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czwartek, 31 października 2013
Weekly Innovation: A Light Bulb That's Also A Flashlight
With this dual-purpose device, you won't have to fumble around for a flashlight for trick-or-treating, or the next time the power goes out. The Bulb Flashlight is a low-heat, rechargeable LED bulb that doubles as a handheld flashlight.
Attention, Neighborhood Children! A Halloween Invitation
Anyone can give away tiny candy bars and little bags of M&Ms. But will everyone in your neighborhood take the time to give you the things that mean the most to them ? the things that are already in their homes?
Syrian Civil War Rooted In Drought Years Before Fighting Began
Robert Siegel talks to William R. Polk about how a drought in Syria several years ago forced farmers and families into the cities and contributed to the tensions that led to a government crackdown that led to the uprising. He's the author of Violent Politics: Insurgency and Terrorism, Understanding Iraq and Understanding Iran and has written a piece on Syria.
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Providence Kindles Love Of Horror Writer H.P. Lovecraft
The science-fiction writer is attracting new attention. Hordes of visitors and tentacle-bedecked merchandise descended on Rhode Island for a literary festival this year that would have made Cthulhu and Yog-Sothoth proud. A bronze bust of Lovecraft even appeared in a local museum.
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Obama Invokes Romneycare Success, Rollout Trouble In Boston Speech
President Obama traveled to Boston Wednesday, where he spoke at Fanueil Hall about the Affordable Care Act. The site of his speech is significant as the hall where then-governor Mitt Romney signed the state's health law, which was the model for the federal plan. Like Obamacare, the Massachusetts plan had a rocky rollout. Its an analogy the president touts, though one that only goes so far.
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Lonnie Holley: Self-Made Man
The sculptor and painter has been making music for decades, sending tapes to his friends, but only recently began releasing albums. "I'm not trying to copy nobody, not trying to outdo nobody with my music," he says.
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Congress Moves Closer To Changing Medicare Pay For Doctors
Political bickering defines Washington these day. Yet leaders from both parties on two key committees have come up with a plan to fix a longstanding problem with the formula that pays doctors who treat Medicare patients. But the politicians haven't figured out how to pay for it.
No More Guns For Neighborhood Watch In Sanford, Fla.
Police in the city where the shooting death of Trayvon Martin ignited a national debate want to reinforce a rule that neighborhood watch volunteers such as George Zimmerman should not be armed.
How You Handle Screen, Technology Time With Your Kids
NPR readers wrote in to share how they're dealing with the technology tension in modern parenting ? raising technologically adept kids without making them technologically dependent.
And You Think You're Having A Bad Day
What's your worst memory of performance panic? Imagine showing up with the wrong solo ? that's what happened to pianist Maria Jo�o Pires, who mixed up which Mozart concerto she was supposed to play.
Haiku In The News: Reality In Riyadh
Finding poetry / In the news of the moment / Can be meaningful.
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'News Of The World' Phone Hacking Trial Gets Started In London
Monday was day one of The News of the World phone hacking scandal trial in London. Among others, two former editors of the now-defunct tabloid ? Andy Coulson and Rebecca Brooks ? have been charged with a raft of offences, including some that carry a prison sentence.
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środa, 30 października 2013
Sebelius: 'Hold Me Accountable For The Debacle'
The Health and Human Services secretary was on the hot seat at a House hearing. Her testimony followed another hearing Tuesday at which an Obama aide apologized for HealthCare.gov's troubles and was peppered with questions about Americans who have had their health insurance canceled.
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Jay Z Adds Another Problem To Add To His 99: Barneys
Host Michel Martin talks with the Beauty Shop ladies about the thin line between creative and offensive Halloween costumes. They also discuss claims of racially profiling by retailer Barneys.
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Before Sherlock: An Ancient Chinese Sleuth's Enduring Appeal
The sleuthing exploits of Judge Dee, a character based on a seventh-century Chinese official, are gripping new audiences as new generations of writers, movie directors and storytellers tell his tale and build on his legend. His stories continue to inform ordinary Chinese people's understanding of justice and law.
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Families Of Drone Strike Victims Tell Their Stories
Human rights groups reported recently on U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan that have killed civilians. On Wednesday, family members of victims of those strikes meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
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House Republican Backs Dem Immigration Bill
House Republican backs Dem immigration bill
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Health Site Glitches Have At-Risk Democrats Favoring Delay
As Republicans slam the messy rollout of HealthCare.gov, Democrats in conservative states could score political points by supporting an extension of the open enrollment period.
Obama's 'Keep Your Health Care Plan' Pledge Fails Fact Checks
One of the president's most famous promises ? "if you like your health care plan, you can keep your health care plan" ? isn't true for everyone now that the Affordable Care Act is going into effect, say nonpartisan truth squads.
Syrian Drug Sales Fuel Country's Civil War
Audie Cornish talks with Aryn Baker, Middle East bureau chief for Time magazine, about her recent article on the use of illegal drug Captagon in the Middle East and its role in the Syrian civil war. Different groups involved in the conflict have been selling the amphetamine to fund their respective operations.
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You Asked For It: Frank Deford's Top 12 List
Commentator Frank Deford responds to suggestions of things he should comment on. Here, he takes on the Washington Redskins' name; high school football games on national TV; hockey fights; Pete Rose and the Baseball Hall of Fame; and the tradition of pouring Gatorade on winning coaches.
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Illinois Files Suit Against Online Adoption Agency
The state says the for-profit agency is not licensed to operate in the state. The agency has said that because its online ads don't originate in Illinois, it is not bound by the state's law. Still, the move could test the Internet's expanding reach in this sensitive area.
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For Somali Immigrants, All Politics Really Is Local
Minneapolis is home to the largest population of Somali Americans in the nation. Next week, they may see one of their own elected to the City Council for the first time.
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Jesse Jackson Jr. Begins Prison Term Several Days Early
The former Illinois congressman apparently tried to turn himself in to federal prison officials Monday ? but he was four days early, setting off some confusion. The official deadline for his surrender had been set for Friday.
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wtorek, 29 października 2013
How You Handle Screen, Technology Time With Your Kids
NPR readers wrote in to share how they're dealing with the technology tension in modern parenting ? raising technologically adept kids without making them technologically dependent.
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Tuesday Political Mix: Obamacare Official In The Batter's Box
The 2014 mid-term elections right now look like they could be a battle over the shutdown and Obamacare... a federal judge stopped parts of a Texas abortion law that would have decreased access to the procedure... Ohio's GOP Gov. Kasich defies his party to defend the social safety net for the poor.
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Resilience, Recovery, Grief On Sandy Anniversary
Resilience, recovery, grief on Sandy anniversary
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Russia Breaks 'Zero Waste' Olympic Pledge
Russia breaks 'Zero Waste' Olympic pledge
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Goodbye Paper Menus? Restaurants Test The Water For Tablets
Digital menus may help diners make more informed choices about restaurants' food and drink options. And they may boost restaurant profits, too: Sales have increased 23 percent since one Florida restaurant introduced tablet menus in September.
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A Japanese iPhone Gadget Teases The Tummy With Food Smells
Scentee draws power from an iPhone to blast you with the smell of hearty meat or lavender. But could the synthetic smell of meat trick your brain into thinking you're eating meat instead of plain rice?
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Who Has The Right To Know Where Your Phone Has Been?
Law enforcement agencies across the country subpoena cellphone location data regularly. But civil liberties groups hope a series of state-level legal victories will usher in stronger protections for that often-revealing digital information.
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World Headlines: NSA Spying In Spain; Jamaica Eyes Pot Law
Also, a former South African minister was briefly detained in New York, apparently owing to an outdated terrorist watch list. And India assesses security in the aftermath of deadly blasts that targeted an opposition party.
Science On Shaky Ground As Automatic Budget Cutbacks Drag On
As the cuts made under the sequester continue, scientists worry that U.S. research will fall behind. Budget cuts already are delaying plans for equipment upgrades and preventing new research ? and a new generation of researchers ? from getting underway.
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'12 Years A Slave' Was A Film That 'No One Was Making'
Director Steve McQueen tells Fresh Air's Terry Gross that he wanted to help fill a "huge hole in the canon of cinema." And actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, whose parents are from Nigeria, says he grew up feeling "a sense of unity amongst African people and people of African heritage."
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'News Of The World' Phone Hacking Trial Gets Started In London
Monday was day one of The News of the World phone hacking scandal trial in London. Among others, two former editors of the now-defunct tabloid ? Andy Coulson and Rebecca Brooks ? have been charged with a raft of offences, including some that carry a prison sentence.
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How Should Justice Distribute $4 Billion To Harmed Homeowners?
The Justice Department is negotiating a possible civil settlement with JP Morgan totaling $13 billion ? $4 billion of which would be money returned to harmed homeowners. While the details are still emerging, previous settlements can help provide a picture of what works when it comes to restitution in big cases.
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poniedziałek, 28 października 2013
Syrian Hackers Hit Social Media Accounts Linked To President
The group of hackers working in support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad claimed responsibility for the brief attack that hijacked links on the @BarackObama Twitter feed.
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Craig Venter: Life at the Speed of Light
In his new book Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life, Craig Venter writes of the brave new world synthetic biology may some day deliver: from consumer devices that print out the latest flu vaccine to instruments on Mars landers that analyze Martian DNA and teleport it back to Earth to be studied?"or recreated.
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Pondering A Presidential Run? Cruz Dines In Iowa
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz called for support during a keynote speech at the Iowa Republican Party's annual Reagan Dinner on Friday. That may be a tall order from the man whom many Republicans criticize for his starring role in this month's government shutdown.
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A Grandmother, Her Grandson And Fitting In ? Together
Growing up, Barbara Handelsman often felt out of step with her family. She says she has always been shy and isolated, but with her grandson, Aaron, she says she's free to be herself. "I think we bring out the best in each other," Aaron says.
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Uncovering the Brain of a Psychopath
What makes someone a psychopath? Can these traits be passed through family lines? Neuroscientist James Fallon, and author of The Psychopath Inside: A Neuroscientist's Personal Journey Into the Dark Side of the Brain, discusses his scientific and personal exploration into the antisocial mind.
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Red Sox Even World Series With 4-2 Win Over Cardinals
The Boston Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Sunday night to even the World Series at two games apiece.
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Administration: A Month Needed To Fix Obamacare Enrollment Site
The administration official put in charge of fixing the HealthCare.gov site says it will be running "smoothly" by the end of November.
Cardinals Get A Walk-Off World Series Win On Bizarre Play
Game 3 of the World Series ended in unusual fashion Saturday night, as a ninth-inning obstruction call on Boston third baseman Will Middlebrooks resulted in umpires awarding a base to St. Louis' Allen Craig ? bringing the winning run home and putting the Cardinals ahead in the series, 2-1.
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It's Back To The Future For E-Cigarette Ads, At Least For Now
The federal government does not currently regulate the sales and marketing of electronic cigarettes. That may change soon, but in the meantime, the lack of regulation means manufacturers have tremendous leeway over how they advertise their products.
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'12 Years A Slave' Was A Film That 'No One Was Making'
Director Steve McQueen tells Fresh Air's Terry Gross that he wanted to help fill a "huge hole in the canon of cinema." And actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, whose parents are from Nigeria, says he grew up feeling "a sense of unity amongst African people and people of African heritage."
For 'Blue,' The Palme d'Or Was Only The Beginning
Blue Is the Warmest Color won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival this year. Now the French drama is arriving in U.S. theaters amid controversy over its explicit sex scenes ? and public difficulties between the director and his stars.
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eBay Founder Explains His Venture Into Journalism
Pierre Omidyar, the founder of eBay, is the latest tech giant to make a bold bet on the future of journalism. Renee Montagne talks with the entrepreneur-philanthropist about his $250 million media venture.
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niedziela, 27 października 2013
'Capital' Thrills In A Global Game Of Thrones
The corporate thriller, from director Costa-Gavras (Z), is based the 2008 banking crisis and follows a French banker (Gad Elmaleh) as he navigates the world of international finance and intrigue. (Recommended)
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Administration: A Month Needed To Fix Obamacare Enrollment Site
The administration official put in charge of fixing the HealthCare.gov site says it will be running "smoothly" by the end of November.
WORLD SERIES WATCH: Buchholz Vs Lynn In Game 4
WORLD SERIES WATCH: Buchholz vs Lynn in Game 4
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Why Destroying Syria's Weapons May Be Tough, Despite Today's Deadline
The process of cataloging and destroying Syria's chemical weapons stockpile is continuing, as the country met Sunday's deadline for submitting a formal declaration. Weapons experts must also complete their inspection of all 23 storage and production sites today.
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Pondering A Presidential Run? Cruz Dines In Iowa
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz called for support during a keynote speech at the Iowa Republican Party's annual Reagan Dinner on Friday. That may be a tall order from the man whom many Republicans criticize for his starring role in this month's government shutdown.
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Egyptian Court Dismisses Breach Of Trust Lawsuit Against ElBaradei
Mohammed ElBaradei, the former head of the UN nuclear agency, had been accused of betraying the national trust of Egypt. He resigned as Egypt's interim vice president this summer, after a crackdown on backers of Mohammed Morsi.
A Teenage Music Phenom, Infographics, Motorcycles In Vietnam
Ozy co-founder Carlos Watson tells NPR's Arun Rath about a teenage singer with a grown-up voice, two tutors turned bloggers, and Vietnam's Harley Davidson craze.
PR Experts: Obamacare Message (Not Just The Site) Needs Fix
Just how does the administration go about winning the trust of the American people after the HealthCare.gov debacle? Experts in public relations have some thoughts.
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Ann Delisi On World Cafe
The host of WDET-FM's Essential Music highlights Detroit's top five new acts for Sense of Place. The chosen musicians range from atmospheric roots rockers to a '50s-pop-inspired band led by a 16-year-old.
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'Ready For Hillary' SuperPAC Gains Backing From Soros
It may not officially have a candidate to back quite yet, but Ready for Hillary has been revving up for months. On Thursday, it earned the support of billionaire investor George Soros, who joined the superPAC that's backing a Hillary Clinton presidential run in 2016.
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'Murdoch's World': Inside One Of The Last Old Media Empires
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. now stretches from Australia to India, Great Britain and the United States. In a new book, NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik looks at how News Corp. publications covered the company's hacking scandals, and its punitive attitude toward critics.
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'Shop-And-Get-Frisked' When You Spend $350 At Barneys
A young black man is suing high-end retailer Barneys, saying he was arrested after buying a $350 belt. Host Michel Martin checks in with the Barbershop guys for a fresh cut on that story and the rest of the week's news.
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sobota, 26 października 2013
NBA's Biggest Rivals Go Head-To-Head For Season Opener
Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose makes a much-anticipated return to the court Tuesday after sitting out a full season with a knee injury. The opening game on Tuesday pits the Bulls against Lebron James' Miami Heat, a bitter rival.
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Uncovering the Brain of a Psychopath
What makes someone a psychopath? Can these traits be passed through family lines? Neuroscientist James Fallon, and author of The Psychopath Inside: A Neuroscientist's Personal Journey Into the Dark Side of the Brain, discusses his scientific and personal exploration into the antisocial mind.
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Judge: 'You're Still Deceased As Far As The Law Is Concerned'
Donald Eugene Miller Jr. of Ohio is legally dead. But here's the thing: He's actually alive. Miller disappeared in 1986 and was declared dead in 1994. When he went in front of a judge this week to get his status clarified, Miller learned that declarations of death can only be rescinded within three years.
Video: Ex-Soldier Suicide-Bombed Egypt Official
Video: Ex-soldier suicide-bombed Egypt official
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U.S. Spying Update: Europe Fumes And Protesters Rally In D.C.
Members of the European Parliament will be in Washington Monday to discuss reports that the NSA used U.S. officials' Rolodexes to create lists of phone numbers to monitor. Intelligence officials will make a separate visit from Germany, whose Chancellor Angela Merkel was reportedly a surveillance target.
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Did Bullying Claim After 91-0 Game Do More Harm Than Good?
A complaint from a Texas parent after his son's team was trounced has been investigated and dismissed. But did it make a real problem ? bullying ? look less serious?
eBay Founder Explains His Venture Into Journalism
Pierre Omidyar, the founder of eBay, is the latest tech giant to make a bold bet on the future of journalism. Renee Montagne talks with the entrepreneur-philanthropist about his $250 million media venture.
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Play It Sam: Moments That Made The Movies
Chances are that any movie that endures contains a moment or more ? a line, a look ? that people talk about, imitate, and repeat. Host Scott Simon talks to film critic David Thomson about his new book Moments that Made the Movies, which looks at the signature scenes from some of our greatest films.
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AP Firings Leave Many In News Media Scratching Their Heads
A brief Associated Press story that wrongly claimed Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe had been accused in court documents of lying to a federal investigator has resulted in the firings of several AP journalists.
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Why Hiking The Age For Medicare Eligibility Wouldn't Save Much
The annual Medicare bill is expected to hit $1.1 trillion in 2023. As Medicare spending grows, contributing to the federal deficit, some policymakers have suggested that raising the age of eligibility to 67 could help the budget should be an option.
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A Diagram Of HealthCare.gov, Based On The People Who Built It
We used the testimonies of the biggest contractors involved with the HealthCare.gov application system to create this guide to how the site's various parts work together, and how the complex system for registering you for health insurance is supposed to work.
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piątek, 25 października 2013
Tech Week: U.S. Spying, Health Site Blame Game And New iPads
In this week's tech roundup, the revelations from Edward Snowden that the U.S. spied on its global allies, the Apple iPad event and the ongoing fallout over HealthCare.gov, a system one source described as "too big to succeed."
Cardinals Keep Winning Without Former MVP Pujols
Cardinals keep winning without former MVP Pujols
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You Asked For It: Frank Deford's Top 12 List
Commentator Frank Deford responds to suggestions of things he should comment on. Here, he takes on the Washington Redskins' name; high school football games on national TV; hockey fights; Pete Rose and the Baseball Hall of Fame; and the tradition of pouring Gatorade on winning coaches.
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Frank Deford: 'Some Of Us Are More Valiant Than The Rest'
As the World Series begins, the sports commentator longs for proof of the existence of a legitimate clutch hitter. Stats guys say that the clutch is a random crap shoot.
Botched Restoration Of Temple Frescoes Sparks Outrage In China
The new paintings in Yunjie temple in Chaoyang, northeast of Beijing, have obliterated intricate 270-year-old artwork.
Frank Deford: 'Some Of Us Are More Valiant Than The Rest'
As the World Series begins, the sports commentator longs for proof of the existence of a legitimate clutch hitter. Stats guys say that the clutch is a random crap shoot.
After Hiatus, Obama Returns To Campaign Mode In NY
After hiatus, Obama returns to campaign mode in NY
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eBay Founder Explains His Venture Into Journalism
Pierre Omidyar, the founder of eBay, is the latest tech giant to make a bold bet on the future of journalism. Renee Montagne talks with the entrepreneur-philanthropist about his $250 million media venture.
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Soothing The Savage Beat: When Electronic Artists Conjure Classical
From pulsing techno to alluring ambient, hear what happens when two seemingly opposite musical realms collide on the dance floor and in the chill room. Hear Madonna collaborator William Orbit's take on Beethoven, a beatified version of Barber's Adagio and a techno take on the Carmina Burana.
It's Not Just You: Airline Seats Are Shrinking
American Airlines, United, Air France and a number of other major airlines have been moving toward shrinking the seats in economy class to squeeze one more in each row. Airlines hope that by cramming more people into coach, they can make room for more of the first-class seats, which sell for a lot more money.
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A Toddler Remains HIV-Free, Raising Hope For Babies Worldwide
The news that a baby born HIV-positive in Mississippi stayed HIV-free even though her mother stopped giving her anti-retroviral drugs sparked skepticism earlier this year. But a new report says that the girl is still virus-free at age 3. This could jumpstart a global study on super-early treatment of HIV-positive newborns.
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With Veteran's Life In Peril, His Parents Take Up The Fight
Doctors said Erik Schei would be a "vegetable" for the rest of his life ? and he was only 21. He had been shot in the head on his second tour in Iraq. But his parents choose to bring him home and give him another chance at life. Now, they say he's smiling every day and grateful to be alive.
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czwartek, 24 października 2013
'Murdoch's World': Inside One Of The Last Old Media Empires
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. now stretches from Australia to India, Great Britain and the United States. In a new book, NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik looks at how News Corp. publications covered the company's hacking scandals, and its punitive attitude toward critics.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/10/21/238899506/inside-murdochs-world-a-peek-into-a-media-empire?ft=1&f=1020
Abuse Allegations Leave Twin Cities Archdiocese In Turmoil
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis had claimed to be a national leader in handling clergy sex abuse cases. But after a whistle-blower revealed evidence of a cover-up, alleged victims are preparing lawsuits, and some parishioners are calling for the archbishop to resign.
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Company To Offer $75,000 Balloon Rides To 'Near Space'
Arizona-based World View Enterprises is planning the trips to 19 miles altitude ? high enough to see the blackness of space and the curvature of the Earth.
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For 'Blue,' The Palme d'Or Was Only The Beginning
Blue Is the Warmest Color won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival this year. Now the French drama is arriving in U.S. theaters amid controversy over its explicit sex scenes ? and public difficulties between the director and his stars.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/10/24/240239209/for-blue-the-palme-dor-was-only-the-beginning?ft=1&f=1045
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VIDEO: Russell Brand And His Call For Revolution
The British comedian and actor was on the BBC in an interview that's getting attention because of his views on politics and for how he dominated the conversation.
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Historian Says '12 Years' Is A Story The Nation Must Remember
Yale historian David Blight says Americans like to think of themselves as "the country that freed the slaves," but prefer not to dwell on the sobering history that came first. He says the new film 12 Years a Slave is a rare, effective depiction of slavery in the United States.
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Thursday Morning Political Mix: Healthcare Techs In Hot Seat
House Republicans begin their inquiry into the problem-plagued online rollout of Obamacare, hearing testimony today from the system's contractors who are expected to point fingers at the White House
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All You Need To Know About Game 1 Of The World Series
Boston rolled over St. Louis in the first game of the series, winning 8-1. The Cardinals' performance is being summed up with words such as inept, hapless and self-destruction. Game 2 is Thursday night in Boston.
Partisan Squabbles Raise Questions Over U.S. Global Influence
The government shutdown didn't help the U.S. on the world stage. But when it comes to political dysfunction, the U.S. is far from alone.
Therapists Explore Dropping Solo Practices To Join Groups
In the past, many psychotherapists ran their own little businesses. But changes in health care coverage mean that many must start accepting insurance and doing paperwork. That's leading some therapists to form group practices or join large medical groups ? and may lead to better care for patients.
Arcade Fire In The Throes Of Transformation
The masquerading group that played in Brooklyn this weekend was clearly neither a set of wide-eyed na�fs dropping their first 12", nor the band that made sneaking out of your parents house feel like toppling the Berlin Wall.
GOP Pollster: What Went Wrong, And Why
In a report about the post-shutdown political environment, a prominent Republican pollster finds the GOP brand has taken a huge hit over the past month.
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Judge: 'You're Still Deceased As Far As The Law Is Concerned'
Donald Eugene Miller Jr. of Ohio is legally dead. But here's the thing: He's actually alive. Miller disappeared in 1986 and was declared dead in 1994. When he went in front of a judge this week to get his status clarified, Miller learned that declarations of death can only be rescinded within three years.
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'Bishop Of Bling' Suspended By Pope Francis
In Germany, Bishop of Limburg Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst is at the center of a controversy over millions spent on renovations at his residence and offices.
White House Turns To 'Rock Star' Manager For Obamacare Fix
Jeffrey Zients, the 46-year-old tapped to help solve the Obamacare website problems, is known as a brainy problem-solver with a talent for cutting through bureaucratic knots.
Coffee Coming Up, Nice And Hot ... And Prepared By A Robot
The 50-square-foot Coffee Haus from Briggo offers made-to-order espressos, cappuccinos and other specialty brews from direct-trade beans. Like any good neighborhood barista, it will even remember your favorite order.
It's Back To The Future For E-Cigarette Ads, At Least For Now
The federal government does not currently regulate the sales and marketing of electronic cigarettes. That may change soon, but in the meantime, the lack of regulation means manufacturers have tremendous leeway over how they advertise their products.
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Online Dating Is On The Rise (But There Are Still Haters)
We're buying cars online, ordering groceries online and, more and more, finding love there too. Online dating, and social support for it, is at an all-time high. But whether you're beginning or ending relationships digitally, you might have some awkward encounters.
Lucy Wainwright Roche: In The Family Business
But on her new album, There's a Last Time for Everything, Roche doesn't feature any of her famous family of musicians. She tells NPR's Melissa Block it was "great to do it in a little bubble away from the family." The album includes an unlikely cover ? the Robyn anthem "Call Your Girlfriend."
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/10/22/239739332/lucy-wainwright-roche-in-the-family-business?ft=1&f=1039
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Online Dating Is On The Rise (But There Are Still Haters)
We're buying cars online, ordering groceries online and, more and more, finding love there too. Online dating, and social support for it, is at an all-time high. But whether you're beginning or ending relationships digitally, you might have some awkward encounters.
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Volkswagen Union Opposed By Tennessee Republican Officials
At auto plants, the tension is typically between the workers and the management. But not at Volkswagen in Chattanooga, where it's Republican officials who are trying to stand in the way. One of them is the Tennessee governor, who says a unionized plant might discourage other companies from coming to his state.
Happy Birthday, Copy Machine! Happy Birthday, Copy Machine!
This week marks the 75th anniversary of the first modern copier ever made. The technology, which came from serial inventor Chester Carlson, revolutionized the business world and formed the foundation of Xerox's success. It also meant no more messy carbon paper.
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