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wtorek, 31 grudnia 2013
Will Renewables Suffer Because Of U.S. Oil And Gas Boom
The U.S. may or may not have achieved energy independence in 2013. There is much debate about what that phrase means and when it might (or already did) happen. But the year just passed will definitely be remembered as a time when oil and natural gas markets started changing quickly and perceptions about America's role in world energy markets changed as well.
No. 2 Auburn Arrives In California All Business
No. 2 Auburn arrives in California all business
Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=258732615&ft=1&f=
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Opening The Literary Liquor Cabinet In 'Echo Spring'
Olivia Laing illuminates the complex relationships between writers and alcohol in The Trip to Echo Spring ? Echo Spring being, of course, the euphemism Tennessee Williams used for the liquor cabinet in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Reviewer Jane Ciabattari says the book is "beautifully written, haunting, tragic and instructive in the best sense."
Boomerangs Bowling Brewing Beer Bridge Building Bringing Food To The Disabled
'Tell Me Awards' Spotlight Year's Political Highs And Lows
Every year is filled with political missteps, blunders, and gaffes - and 2013 was no exception. Host Michel Martin sits down with former Obama administration adviser Corey Ealons and conservative commentator Lenny McAllister to hand out this year's 'Tell Me Awards' for the best and worst political performances of the year.
Cruz Green Eggs And Ham: Political Hit Or Miss?
Texas Senator Ted Cruz was a political hit or miss, depending on whom you ask. Host Michel Martin and guests talk about Cruz and other politicians of note for this year's 'Tell Me Awards.'
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/31/258661695/cruz-green-eggs-and-ham-political-hit-or-miss?ft=1&f=1003
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Electricity Use Drops In U.S. For 3rd Year In A Row
According to the U.S. Energy Department, the drop is because big household appliances are more efficient than ever. The department also predicts home electricity use will continue to fall in 2014.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/31/258548344/business-news?ft=1&f=1006
Time Is Running Out To Save Florida's Oranges
Scientists and growers are in a bitter fight against citrus greening, a disease that has devastated Florida's orange and grapefruit crops. They fear that unless scientists find a cure for greening soon, it's just a matter of time before economic realities and the disease force growers out of business.
Rival South Sudan Factions Agree To Talks, Cease-Fire
The conflict pits the country's president against his former vice president, who is accused of plotting a coup. But the violence in the oil-rich nation also has tribal and ethnic dimensions that threaten the world's newest country.
Doctors Unsure Whether Michael Schumacher Will Survive
The Formula One racing legend was critically injured Sunday when he hit his head while skiing in France. Doctors are "working hour by hour" to save him, but can't predict what will happen. At his peak a decade ago, Schumacher was among the most famous and highest-paid athletes in the world.
Football Four Wheeling Freshwater Aquariums Frisbee Golf - Frolf Games
With Congress Gone, D.C. Takes On Effortless Beauty
Washington, D.C., clears out in the last weeks of December, as members of Congress and their staffs head back to their home districts for the holidays. NPR's Linda Wertheimer enjoys walking the quiet streets, and uses that time to reflect on the past year in politics.
Freshwater Aquariums Frisbee Golf - Frolf Games Gardening Garage Saleing
Holiday Innovation: Tweet At Your Christmas Tree To Light It Up
You've heard a lot about the "Internet of things" ? a network of smart devices that anticipate your needs. This one doesn't do anything particularly useful, but it does have the most holiday cheer.
John Kerry's Ambitious First Year
The secretary of state set big goals this year, from restarting the Mideast peace process to ending the civil war in Syria and curbing Iran's nuclear program. NPR's Jennifer Ludden talks with David Ignatius of The Washington Post about how much progress Kerry has made this year.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/29/258048839/john-kerrys-ambitious-first-year?ft=1&f=1014
poniedziałek, 30 grudnia 2013
Looking Ahead At The Next Top Tech IPOs
Every year, research firm CB Insights offers up a report on the fastest growing and most highly valued private companies in technology ? basically, the ones most likely to go public. Audie Cornish speaks with Anand Sanwal, CB Insights' CEO, for a look at the top tech IPO's expected in 2014.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/30/258420054/looking-ahead-at-the-next-top-tech-ipos?ft=1&f=1019
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Journalists ? Of Color! ? To Watch In 2014
Another list of "Journalists to Watch" was monochromatic. Here's a list of reporters, columnists and TV hosts who are poised to become pretty big deals in the new year.
We Say Goodbye To Some NPR Colleagues
Morning Edition wishes news anchors Jean Cochran and Paul Brown well. A number of our coworkers took the chance to accept voluntary buyouts as NPR changes. Leaving the Morning Edition staff are: Anne Hawke, Jim Wildman and Steve Munro.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/20/255699278/we-say-goodbye-to-jean-cochran-paul-brown?ft=1&f=1020
Come Back For A 2nd Helping Of This Year's Favorites
From buttermilk to Brussels sprouts, DIY yogurt to nostalgic sweets, here's a roundup of Kitchen Window's most-clicked stories of 2013.
Beach/Sun tanning Beachcombing Beadwork Beatboxing Becoming A Child Advocate
'League Of Their Own' Inspiration Didn't Mind A Dirty Skirt
Baseball legend Lavonne "Pepper" Paire Davis was the inspiration for Geena Davis' character in A League of Their Own. In the 1940s, the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League put young women on the field at a time when they just didn't play ball. Paire Davis died earlier this year at age 88.
Building Dollhouses Butterfly Watching Button Collecting Cake Decorating Calligraphy
Al-Qaida's Receipts: From 60-Cent Cake To A $6,800 Workshop
Receipts left behind in Timbuktu show how the terrorist network tracks its expenses, The Associated Press reports. From minor amounts spent on food to much more spent on meetings, al-Qaida records expenses much like a multinational corporation would, the wire service says.
Candle Making Canoeing Car Racing Casino Gambling Cave Diving
With National Treasures At Risk, D.C. Fights Against Flooding
Since Superstorm Sandy, officials in Washington, D.C., have gotten a clear idea of what would happen in a worst-case storm scenario. Key government buildings and tourist sites like the Smithsonian museums are particularly vulnerable to flooding. So federal and local officials are taking steps to protect them.
Bridge Building Bringing Food To The Disabled Building A House For Habitat For Humanity Building Dollhouses Butterfly Watching
AP Reporter Tracks Down Bodies In Mali
Steve Inskeep talks with Rukmini Callimachi, who brings a whole new meaning to the term "dogged reporter." Last summer, while in Mali, the West Africa bureau chief for the AP personally found and exhumed six alleged victims of illegal military assassinations and brought out their families to identify them.
Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=249920065&ft=1&f=1020
Are We Genetically Inclined To Be Materialistic?
People tend to hate to lose stuff they already own. This trait, known as the endowment effect, is likely handed down to us by evolution, since it is visible cross-culturally as well as in non-human primates. However, new research suggests certain cultures place a brake on this evolutionary trait, whereas capitalistic societies put it on steroids.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/26/257394308/are-we-genetically-inclined-to-be-materialistic?ft=1&f=1007
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If The NAFTA Vote Were Held Today, How Would It Fare?
A year before his Democratic Party would lose control of the House for the first time in generations, President Clinton pushed the North American Free Trade Agreement through Congress. The vote in the House was 234-200, and most of the votes in favor came from Republicans. Most of the lawmakers who approved that deal are gone, but 80 remain. Twenty years later, would they vote the same way?
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/30/258287133/if-nafta-vote-was-held-today-how-would-it-fare?ft=1&f=1014
Thousands Still Without Power Across North
Nearly 29,000 homes in Michigan still have no electricity ? down from 200,000 after last week's ice storms. And more snow expected in New England could raise the number of those in the region without power.
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niedziela, 29 grudnia 2013
The Stars Come Out For Holiday Bakers
What's cozier than curling up by a window on a starry night, watching a few starry flakes of snow drifting down, nibbling the sugary points of a star cookie one by one? Nibbling three different types of star cookies!
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/18/251978260/the-stars-come-out-for-holiday-bakers?ft=1&f=1057
Are We Genetically Inclined To Be Materialistic?
People tend to hate to lose stuff they already own. This trait, known as the endowment effect, is likely handed down to us by evolution, since it is visible cross-culturally as well as in non-human primates. However, new research suggests certain cultures place a brake on this evolutionary trait, whereas capitalistic societies put it on steroids.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/26/257394308/are-we-genetically-inclined-to-be-materialistic?ft=1&f=1007
Centuries Before China's 'Great Wall,' There Was Another
Archaeologists are now mapping a wall in eastern China that is as much as 15 feet tall in some places, and predates the more famous barrier by 300 years. Hundreds of miles long, it was likely erected to keep neighboring Chinese dynasties from invading each other, historians say.
West Coast's Early Warning System For Quakes Still Spotty
Japan already relies on a system that helps prevent industrial accidents and train derailments by sending warnings as much as a minute before the ground starts shaking. That much time could save lives after a major earthquake in California, but seismologists say a prototype system there lacks funding and has big gaps.
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'The Wrestler' Director: Fake Sport, Real Pathos
How do you make a realistic film about a notoriously "fake" sport? That was the question Darren Aronofsky faced when he agreed to direct The Wrestler, starring Mickey Rourke as a gnarled professional wrestler whose glory days are gone.
Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99825912&ft=1&f=1021
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Federal Jobless Benefits Set To End For More Than 1 Million
Congress goes home without approving an extension of benefits for 1.3 million Americans, but President Obama is pushing for a vote in January.
Patriarch Off 'Duck Dynasty' After Gay Comments
Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson is off the hit A&E reality series indefinitely after disparaging gays as sinners akin to adulterers and swindlers, the network said. A&E announced Wednesday what it called a "hiatus" for Robertson, 67, after he disparaged gays in the January edition of GQ magazine.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/19/255396336/patriarch-off-duck-dynasty-after-gay-comments?ft=1&f=1020
Ted Koppel: Mandela's Long Prison Term Helped Preserve His Image
Former Nightline host and NPR contributor Ted Koppel interviewed Nelson Mandela. Koppel says that Mandela is deservedly seen as a great man, but that one of the keys to his exalted status is that for 27 years he was behind bars, hidden from the kind of scrutiny and decision-making that can turn heroes into mere mortals.
Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=250549173&ft=1&f=1057
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The Internet Hoaxes That Had Us All Clicking For More
Fake stories on the Internet are not new, but their nature is changing. They seem to be more calculated, more elaborate and have a deeper intent to elicit a swell of emotion. Grantland writer Tess Lynch explains why she thinks 2013 was the year of the hoax ? and which story even fooled her.
Gerald Wilson On Piano Jazz
Wilson is a bandleader dedicated to the infinite possibilities of jazz. Hear a 2006 session.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/20/255858231/gerald-wilson-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=1039
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'Booty Call,' 'Above The Rim' Director Dies At 54
Police say Jeffrey Ian Pollack was found collapsed early Monday morning in the Greenbelt jogging area of Hermosa Beach, about 20 miles southwest of Los Angeles. Authorities said Thursday they do not suspect foul play.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/27/257513752/booty-call-above-the-rim-director-dies-at-54?ft=1&f=1045
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Not Like The Others
Out of the four things on house musician Jonathan Coulton's list, try to figure out which one does not belong and why. His clues cover everything from nursery rhymes and wonders of the world, to a certain song by Mr. Rick Astley.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/06/28/196296870/not-like-the-others?ft=1&f=1008
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sobota, 28 grudnia 2013
On-The-Job Deaths Spiking As Oil Drilling Quickly Expands
As baby boomers retire and drilling increases, energy companies are hiring, adding 23 percent more workers between 2009 and 2012. But the hiring spree has come with a terrible price: Last year, 138 workers were killed on the job, twice as many as in 2009.
Airbrushing Airsofting Acting Aeromodeling Amateur Astronomy
With National Treasures At Risk, D.C. Fights Against Flooding
Since Superstorm Sandy, officials in Washington, D.C., have gotten a clear idea of what would happen in a worst-case storm scenario. Key government buildings and tourist sites like the Smithsonian museums are particularly vulnerable to flooding. So federal and local officials are taking steps to protect them.
Cowboys' Emergency QB Kitna Will Give Away His Pay
Jon Kitna is coming out of retirement to be the backup quarterback for Dallas on Sunday. He's going to give the $53,000 he'll be paid to the school in Tacoma, Wash., where he now teaches math and coaches football.
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The Hunt For Meteorites Begins In Antarctica
Each winter, a team of scientists sets out on a search for those rare shooting stars that make it to the ground instead of burning up in the sky. There aren't many better places to look for these space rocks than Antarctica, often in areas where no human has set foot before.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/20/255745828/the-hunt-for-meteorites-begins-in-antarctica?ft=1&f=1004
In 'Lone Survivor,' Heroics Extend Only As Far As Survival, Solidarity
The fact-based film about four Navy SEALS in Afghanistan is resolutely anti-heroic until the very end, when triumphalism creeps in.
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Newtown Report Offers Few Insights Into School Shooting
The exhaustive compilation of evidence adds details to a summary released by authorities last month showing that shooter Adam Lanza had a fascination with guns and mass shootings.
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Amid Political Chaos, Thailand's Army Chief Won't Rule Out Coup
Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha hinted that a coup was possible amid violence in the streets between supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
Crafts (unspecified) Crochet Crocheting Cross-Stitch politics
AP Reporter Tracks Down Bodies In Mali
Steve Inskeep talks with Rukmini Callimachi, who brings a whole new meaning to the term "dogged reporter." Last summer, while in Mali, the West Africa bureau chief for the AP personally found and exhumed six alleged victims of illegal military assassinations and brought out their families to identify them.
Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=249920065&ft=1&f=1020
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In 'Lone Survivor,' Heroics Extend Only As Far As Survival, Solidarity
The fact-based film about four Navy SEALS in Afghanistan is resolutely anti-heroic until the very end, when triumphalism creeps in.
Looking Back On A Roller Coaster Year For The GOP
It's been a long year since Republicans vowed to rebrand their party as friendlier to women, minorities and younger voters. Even if its longer term problems remain, the party finds itself in surprisingly good shape going into the 2014 midterms.
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In Press-Rights Battle, Reporter Says Accountability's At Risk
The Justice Department is trying to compel New York Times journalist James Risen to testify in the case of a former CIA official who may or may not have leaked classified information to him. The case calls into question the limits of the First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of the press.
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piątek, 27 grudnia 2013
Amid Political Chaos, Thailand's Army Chief Won't Rule Out Coup
Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha hinted that a coup was possible amid violence in the streets between supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
Crossword Puzzles Dancing Darts Diecast Collectibles Digital Photography
Another Life For The Surprisingly Multifarious Walter Mitty
James Thurber's nebbishy daydreamer is getting another shot at success in a new film from actor-director Ben Stiller.
Obama's Position On Free Trade Marks Subtle Evolution
Two decades after NAFTA created a giant North American free trade zone, the U.S. is negotiating more big trade deals that would span the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. President Obama has embraced the potential agreements as a way to improve the U.S. economy.
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Obama's Position On Free Trade Marks Subtle Evolution
Two decades after NAFTA created a giant North American free trade zone, the U.S. is negotiating more big trade deals that would span the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. President Obama has embraced the potential agreements as a way to improve the U.S. economy.
We Say Goodbye To Some NPR Colleagues
Morning Edition wishes news anchors Jean Cochran and Paul Brown well. A number of our coworkers took the chance to accept voluntary buyouts as NPR changes. Leaving the Morning Edition staff are: Anne Hawke, Jim Wildman and Steve Munro.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/20/255699278/we-say-goodbye-to-jean-cochran-paul-brown?ft=1&f=1020
Garage Saleing Genealogy Geocaching Ghost Hunting Glowsticking
How 2013 Became The 'Gayest Year Ever'
Utah's surprise decision to legalize same-sex marriage caps a landmark year for gay rights. The last 12 months saw a huge string of victories, from state legislatures, to Congress, to the Supreme Court.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/26/257354648/how-2013-became-the-gayest-year-ever?ft=1&f=1014
McDonald's Shuts Down Employee Website
The restaurant chain pulled the plug on the website after what it said was "unwarranted scrutiny and inappropriate commentary."
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/27/257524668/the-last-word-in-business?ft=1&f=1006
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Long-Term Unemployment Benefits To Expire On Saturday
The holiday season will come to an abrupt end for people who have been unemployed for more than six months. Federal long-term unemployment benefits didn't make it through this month's budget negotiations, and are set to expire on Saturday.
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In Gas-Rich And Fast-Growing Qatar, A Focus On Food Security
The Gulf nation of Qatar has nearly depleted its groundwater, and will increasingly need to import food. Some farms still operates on ground water, but in the long haul, Qatar is counting on desalination and using money to import food.
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'Living Wage' Effort Eclipsed By Minimum-Pay Battles
Low-wage workers in 13 states will see their minimum hourly pay increased in 2014, as state-based efforts to boost wages accelerate and federal efforts languish. Meanwhile, new "living wage" campaigns are focused on government-subsidized jobs, particularly at airports.
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State Of Mind
Puzzle guru John Chaneski leads this final round, in which every answer contains the name of one of the 50 states. How well do you know your U.S. geography? Better yet ? how well do know your classic educational computer games from the 1970s?
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/06/28/196296878/state-of-mind?ft=1&f=1008
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czwartek, 26 grudnia 2013
Alan Turing, Who Cracked Nazi Code, Gets Posthumous Pardon
The British mathematician, also considered the father of modern computing, committed suicide in 1954 after being convicted of "gross indecency" with another man.
West Coast's Early Warning System For Quakes Still Spotty
Japan already relies on a system that helps prevent industrial accidents and train derailments by sending warnings as much as a minute before the ground starts shaking. That much time could save lives after a major earthquake in California, but seismologists say a prototype system there lacks funding and has big gaps.
Cheerleading Chess Church/church activities Cigar Smoking Cloud Watching
Report: Humane Association Covered Up Animal Abuse On Hollywood Sets
An investigation by The Hollywood Reporter alleges that the American Humane Association has tried to cover up instances of animal abuse and deaths on Hollywood sets. Melissa Block talks with Gary Baum, a senior writer for the magazine who reported the story.
American Kidnapped By Al-Qaida In Pakistan Seen In Video
Warren Weinstein, 72, was snatched from his home in Lahore, Pakistan, more than two years ago. In a video sent to news outlets by al-Qaida's media wing, Weinstein is heard appealing to President Obama to negotiate his release.
How House Speaker Boehner Survived A Roller-Coaster Year
Speaker of the House John Boehner's year began with members of his own party trying to oust him from the speakership. Thus began a year of rocky relations with the Tea Party wing of the House Republican caucus. But by year's end, Boehner was firmly in control of his gavel.
Imperial Pets
When it comes to pets, it's hard not to treat them as little versions of yourself. Just ask Katy Perry, who named her cat Kitty Purry. In this game, host Ophira Eisenberg asks you to make animal puns out of the names of world leaders.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/06/28/196296868/imperial-pets?ft=1&f=1008
The President And A Majority of Americans Want A Minimum Wage Hike
Seven dollars and twenty five cents: That's the federal minimum wage and today's installment in our number of the year series. The hourly minimum wage hasn't budged in more than four years. President Obama is making a push to change that.
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Nick Lowe On World Cafe
In addition to performing songs from his new holiday album, Quality Street: A Seasonal Selection for All the Family, the English singer-songwriter discusses how he gets into the Christmas spirit.
Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/world-cafe/2013/12/25/256895132/nick-lowe-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=1039
Ghost Hunting Glowsticking Going to movies Golf Go Kart Racing
It's Never Been So Easy, Or Complicated, To Stream Video To Your TV
Robert Siegel talks with technology columnist Farhad Manjoo of The Wall Street Journal about the various ways to watch online video on your television. Manjoo says it's never been so easy or more complicated to do.
Acting Aeromodeling Amateur Astronomy Amateur Radio Animals/pets/dogs
The President And A Majority of Americans Want A Minimum Wage Hike
Seven dollars and twenty five cents: That's the federal minimum wage and today's installment in our number of the year series. The hourly minimum wage hasn't budged in more than four years. President Obama is making a push to change that.
A Pinball Monopoly, Camel Trekking In Texas, Charles Dickens' Mistress
This week on the podcast, we meet a tour guide leading camels through the wilderness, and a pinball manufacturer who wants to shake up his industry. Plus, DJ Bettos Arcos plays some Christmas music from south of the border.
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What's In Store For Commuting's Future? (Hint: There's Hope)
Students thinking about the road ahead for transportation imagine everything from flying cars and hovercraft to crowdsourced car design and driverless vehicles. A key part of planning, says one expert, is that changes must not only make life better for commuters, they must also be done in a way "that this planet can support."
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środa, 25 grudnia 2013
Ramirez Has Fended Off Doubters, D-Linemen Alike
Ramirez has fended off doubters, d-linemen alike
Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=257153238&ft=1&f=
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This Is Bo, Who's Putting New Beats In New Places. You Should Meet Him
This isn't science. Not today. It's art ? in this case, the sly performance of a young comedian who is accosted backstage by not-so-nice "fans." But he gets free (wait for this, it comes a few minutes in) by using his pointer finger. I was enchanted.
Harold Bradley: The Guitarist Of Nashville Past
"Everything that was happening in the studio, that was my world," the prolific musician says of his career as a go-to guitarist in Tennessee. Now 86, Bradley has worked across many decades and on thousands of songs.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/25/256622454/harold-bradley-the-guitarist-of-nashville-past?ft=1&f=1039
Durant, Thunder Roll Over Anthony-Less Knicks
Durant, Thunder roll over Anthony-less Knicks
Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=257144197&ft=1&f=
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Congress Is On Pace To Be The Least Productive Ever
From gun control and immigration overhaul to changes to taxes and entitlements, 2013 seemed like a year when big things could be accomplished in Congress. Whatever the cause of the logjam, big-ticket items that once seemed possible at the beginning of the year fell by the wayside.
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After A Cancer Diagnosis, Lessons In Priorities
Teaching high school English came naturally to David Menasche but a terminal brain cancer diagnosis forced him to leave the classroom. So he visited some of his former students to see what impact he's had on them. He writes about the experience in his forthcoming book, The Priority List.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/25/256874611/sorting-priorities-after-a-cancer-diagnosis?ft=1&f=1008
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White House Gives Another Day For Health Exchange Sign Ups
People who are uninsured now have one more day to sign up for health coverage that start on the first of 2014. On Monday, the White House extended the deadline to sign up for plans under the Affordable Care Act from midnight on Dec. 23 to Christmas Eve at midnight, describing the move as a way to accommodate people in different time zones.
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Congress Is On Pace To Be The Least Productive Ever
From gun control and immigration overhaul to changes to taxes and entitlements, 2013 seemed like a year when big things could be accomplished in Congress. Whatever the cause of the logjam, big-ticket items that once seemed possible at the beginning of the year fell by the wayside.
How House Speaker Boehner Survived A Roller-Coaster Year
Speaker of the House John Boehner's year began with members of his own party trying to oust him from the speakership. Thus began a year of rocky relations with the Tea Party wing of the House Republican caucus. But by year's end, Boehner was firmly in control of his gavel.
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Harold Bradley: The Guitarist Of Nashville Past
"Everything that was happening in the studio, that was my world," the prolific musician says of his career as a go-to guitarist in Tennessee. Now 86, Bradley has worked across many decades, and on thousands of songs.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/25/256622454/harold-bradley-the-guitarist-of-nashville-past?ft=1&f=1039
No Rest For Ye Merry NBA Players This Christmas
Pro sports have become almost part and parcel of major American holidays. The NBA's Christmas Day lineup this year has grown to a whopping 13 straight hours of nationally televised games.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/25/256846344/no-rest-for-ye-merry-nba-players-this-christmas?ft=1&f=1057
wtorek, 24 grudnia 2013
Ted Koppel: Mandela's Long Prison Term Helped Preserve His Image
Former Nightline host and NPR contributor Ted Koppel interviewed Nelson Mandela. Koppel says that Mandela is deservedly seen as a great man, but that one of the keys to his exalted status is that for 27 years he was behind bars, hidden from the kind of scrutiny and decision-making that can turn heroes into mere mortals.
Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=250549173&ft=1&f=1057
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Slate Helps Readers Budget Time They'll Spend On Articles
The online magazine Slate has been listing read times along with headlines for the past month to let readers know before they click how long an article might be. The reading time is set at 275 words per minute.
Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=247558071&ft=1&f=1020
Could Big Batteries Be Big Business In California?
Unless the erratic bursts of energy generated on a windy or sunny day can be stored and later measured out in an even way, these renewable sources of power can't be counted on to stabilize the electrical grid. Several battery-making startups hope to help ? and reduce electric bills.
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The President And A Majority of Americans Want A Minimum Wage Hike
Seven dollars and twenty five cents: That's the federal minimum wage and today's installment in our number of the year series. The hourly minimum wage hasn't budged in more than four years. President Obama is making a push to change that.
What To Expect When You're Expecting ... To Share Your Baby Photos
Smartphones and the Internet have made it easier than ever for people to share photos of their friends, family, pets and children. But sharing personal photos raises technological and ethical questions. Fresh Air tech contributor Alexis Madrigal recently became a father and has some tips for navigating the world of online photo sharing.
David Bianculli's Top 10 Shows: 2013 Was A 'Good Year For TV'
Two new shows from Netflix -- House of Cards and Orange Is the New Black ? changed the TV landscape, but Bianculli's top pick for 2013 is AMC's Breaking Bad. "It ended as brilliantly as it began," he says. "I'm so grateful for that series."
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For An Actress In Eclipse, 'All The Light' She Can Grasp
All the Light in the Sky follows a 40-something actor who is worried about aging out of the best roles; the film stars Jane Adams, who co-wrote it with director Joe Swanberg.
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17-Year-Old Colorado School Shooting Victim Claire Davis Dies
Davis was shot at point blank range with a shotgun on Dec. 13 and had been hospitalized in critical condition. The family announced her death "with unspeakable sadness," but also thanked the community for its outpouring of support.
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David Sedaris Reads From His 'Santaland Diaries'
It's tradition! Writer and humorist David Sedaris reflects on his short tenure as Crumpet the Elf at Macy's. Sedaris first read the "Santaland Diaries" on Morning Edition in 1992 ? and instantly, a classic was born.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/23/255550048/david-sedaris-reads-from-his-santaland-diaries?ft=1&f=1008
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South Sudan Troops Sitting Outside Rebel-Held City
South Sudan troops sitting outside rebel-held city
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Ben Stiller, Spinning Daydreams In 'Walter Mitty'
Known for his broad comedies, the actor takes a more serious turn in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, playing a man who copes with his boring life by creating a wild fantasy existence. He spoke with NPR's Melissa Block about the film, which he also directed.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/20/255821886/ben-stiller-spinning-daydreams-in-walter-mitty?ft=1&f=1045
A Town, A Team, And A Dream That Just Won't Die
NPR's Melissa Block talks with Davy Rothbart, co-director of the documentary Medora -- the story of a shrinking Indiana town and its hard-luck high-school basketball team.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/19/255542530/a-town-a-team-and-a-dream-that-just-wont-die?ft=1&f=1045
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poniedziałek, 23 grudnia 2013
David Sedaris Reads From His 'Santaland Diaries'
It's tradition! Writer and humorist David Sedaris reflects on his short tenure as Crumpet the Elf at Macy's. Sedaris first read the "Santaland Diaries" on Morning Edition in 1992 ? and instantly, a classic was born.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/23/255550048/david-sedaris-reads-from-his-santaland-diaries?ft=1&f=1008
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White House Gives Another Day For Health Exchange Sign Ups
People who are uninsured now have one more day to sign up for health coverage that start on the first of 2014. On Monday, the White House extended the deadline to sign up for plans under the Affordable Care Act from midnight on Dec. 23 to Christmas Eve at midnight, describing the move as a way to accommodate people in different time zones.
On Anniversary Of Apollo 8, How The 'Earthrise' Photo Was Made
The iconic photo taken on Christmas Eve 1968 "came about by accident," says space writer and historian Andrew Chaikin. A new NASA animation shows just how close the astronauts came to missing the shot.
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Week In Politics: Another Looming Debt Fight, Possible NSA Changes
Melissa Block speaks with regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times for the latest in political news. They'll talk about another looming debt ceiling fight in early 2014, new changes to the Affordable Care Act, and a White House panel's review of NSA surveillance programs.
How Tiny Qatar 'Punches Above Its Weight'
Most of the wealthy Gulf emirates prefer to keep a low profile. Not Qatar. Over the past two decades, it has aggressively pursued high-profile projects such as launching the Al Jazeera satellite network and winning a bid to host the 2022 World Cup.
Stocks Edge Higher At Beginning Of Holiday Week
Stocks edge higher at beginning of holiday week
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David Sedaris Reads From His 'Santaland Diaries'
It's tradition! Writer and humorist David Sedaris reflects on his short tenure as Crumpet the Elf at Macy's. Sedaris first read the "Santaland Diaries" on Morning Edition in 1992 ? and instantly, a classic was born.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/23/255550048/david-sedaris-reads-from-his-santaland-diaries?ft=1&f=1008
'I Am A Lover ... Not A Hater,' Says 'Duck Dynasty' Star
Phil Robertson also says he won't "back off from my path." The reality show star has been suspended by A&E for his comments about homosexuality. Meanwhile, Cracker Barrel apologizes to customers for removing Duck Dynasty merchandise from its restaurants and says it will bring the goods back.
Universities Investigate Possible NCAA Tutoring Violations
The University of Southern California and University of Washington are investigating a possible rules violation in which an assistant coach may have helped a potential high school recruit pay for private tutoring. NPR's Scott Simon talks with sports reporter Tom Goldman about the investigation and the perplexing NCAA rule book, and to bid San Francisco's Candlestick Park a fond farewell.
Flying This Holiday? Here Are A Few Tips To Survive Airline Food
It's not just lack of quality or freshness that can put a damper on your in-flight meal: Our senses are scrambled at high altitudes. Those sweet and salty sensors might be off as much as 30 percent while in flight.
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niedziela, 22 grudnia 2013
17-Year-Old Colorado School Shooting Victim Claire Davis Dies
Davis was shot at point blank range with a shotgun on Dec. 13 and had been hospitalized in critical condition. The family announced her death "with unspeakable sadness," but also thanked the community for its outpouring of support.
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New Agreement Could Bring Democracy Back In Tunisia
A deal between the ruling Islamists and the secular opposition has opened a new path for Tunisia. NPR's Rachel Martin gets a post-Arab Spring update on the country from researcher Monica Marks.
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