Dominoes Drawing Dumpster Diving Eating out Educational Courses
poniedziałek, 31 marca 2014
New GM CEO To Face Congressional Panels Over Delayed Recall
General Motors CEO Mary Barra faces a tough week of testimony before congressional committees about defective ignition switches linked to 13 deaths.
Resignation Revives Doubts About Bloomberg China Coverage
Bloomberg News finds itself under unwelcome scrutiny, as its parent company's chairman suggests that reporting on the corruption of China ruling elites isn't part of its core mission.
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First Listen: EMA, 'The Future's Void'
The singer's new album navigates an imagined future world of sad clones and shattered identities. It creates a sonic alternate universe through which many elements float.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/30/294398650/first-listen-ema-the-futures-void?ft=1&f=1039
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Timeline: A History Of GM's Ignition Switch Defect
More than 10 years after the defect was detected, General Motors issued recalls for several models suspected of having a faulty switch. The problem, linked to 13 deaths, has raised several questions.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/31/297158876/timeline-a-history-of-gms-ignition-switch-defect?ft=1&f=1006
NHTSA To Require Rearview Cameras In New Vehicles
NHTSA to require rearview cameras in new vehicles
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It's 'Mother' Time: A Show With One Last Chance To Get It Right
How I Met Your Mother comes to an end Monday night, after nine seasons. Kelly Lawler begs for mercy from a show that hasn't always been easy on its ardent fans.
Eurozone Inflation Drops Further Below Target
Eurozone inflation drops further below target
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niedziela, 30 marca 2014
The Most Unusual Boy Band In The World
They sing. They leap. They do crazy cartwheels, landing with pinpoint perfection. They finish with a wild cry of joy. But it's what they don't do that's most remarkable.
Russia's Energy Market Heft Leaves Neighbors Unsettled
Moscow has long used its energy exports to win political concessions from its neighbors. In the last decade, Russia has twice threatened to cut off its natural gas supplies to Ukraine.
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Soyuz Misfire Delays Crew Trying To Reach Space Station
One of the engines on a capsule carrying an American and two Russians failed to fire at the right time. That has turned a six-hour journey to the International Space Station into a two-day trip.
There's A Reason They Call It Madness
As March Madness gets underway, commentator Frank Deford wonders if Americans just have too many teams to root for.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/19/291183954/theres-a-reason-they-call-it-madness?ft=1&f=1057
Vladimir Putin Is Right Out Of A Russian Novel
Russia has a long and legendary literary tradition that can perhaps give us insight into their president today.
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March Madness And Labor Relations: The Week In Sports
There were some big games Friday night, including Kentucky vs. Louisville. NPR's Tom Goldman talks March Madness with NPR's Scott Simon.
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sobota, 29 marca 2014
Review Of West Virginia Water Finds More Work To Be Done
This week, an independent team testing water quality at homes in West Virginia released some results, and met with residents. They found that small amounts of coal-cleaning chemical are still present in residents' water.
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NCAA's Elite 8 Is Set; A Listing Of Weekend Games
Kentucky came back to beat defending champ Louisville, and Michigan State upset Virginia Friday night, as the NCAA men's basketball championship finalized its Elite Eight lineup.
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Studies Find New Drugs Greatly Lower Cholesterol
Studies find new drugs greatly lower cholesterol
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They Cast Whom?! Actor Choices To Offend Every Racial Sensibility
Should an actor's ethnicity match a character's ethnicity? Does it matter, or does it not? Whatever your line of thinking, you're probably irked by these recent casting developments.
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Toxic Chemical Dioxane Detected In More Water Supplies
West Virginia's drinking water crisis earlier this year highlighted an unsettling truth about tap water: Treatment plants test for only a fraction of the chemicals in use.
Activists Push Public Financing Of N.Y. Political Campaigns
Even as the presidential public financing system has been all but abandoned, advocates are trying to bring such a system to New York state. What happens there could be a model for other states.
Marathon Training Lowers Heart Disease Risk In Middle-Aged Men
Marathons are increasingly popular with people who will never cross the finish line in under three hours. But do recreational runners benefit from the intense training? Researchers in Boston say yes.
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Who's Carl This Time
Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: Eight Is Too Much, Bedazzling Lawsuit, Collective Huddling.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/29/295960709/whos-carl-this-time?ft=1&f=
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Would March Be Less Mad If Players Were Paid?
A ruling this week that football players at Northwestern University could join a union has prompted dire warnings, but the most popular college sports probably wouldn't change much at all.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/29/295847503/would-march-be-less-mad-if-players-were-paid?ft=1&f=1003
Voting Rights Fight Takes New Direction
Voting rights activists say they're seeing a change in the debate this year ? fewer new restrictions and, in some places, a hint of bipartisanship.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/27/295331365/voting-rights-fight-takes-a-new-direction?ft=1&f=1014
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Poll Finds Big Racial Gap On Compensating College Athletes
On one of the oldest, thorniest questions in college sports ? should student-athletes be paid? ? white people are overwhelmingly opposed to the idea, while a majority of people of color support it.
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piątek, 28 marca 2014
This Year, Biblical Films Are Fruitful And Multiplying
There's a flood of biblical proportions this year in Hollywood: Noah, Exodus and Son of God are all hitting big screens in 2014. What meaning hath this year's spate of Bible-based films?
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Piers Morgan Ends CNN Show With Gun-Control Plea
Piers Morgan ends CNN show with gun-control plea
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There's A Reason They Call It Madness
As March Madness gets underway, commentator Frank Deford wonders if Americans just have too many teams to root for.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/19/291183954/theres-a-reason-they-call-it-madness?ft=1&f=1057
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When Everyone Wants To Watch 'House Of Cards,' Who Pays?
Netflix has a problem: So many people want to watch the series, there isn't enough capacity to let everyone watch at once, uninterrupted. And someone has to pay to keep the content running smoothly.
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The Backwards Life Of Alex Chilton In 'Destruction'
Music journalist Holly George-Warren's new book traces the troubled life and backwards career arc of Big Star's Alex Chilton. Reviewer Jason Heller says the book is a poignant and forthright portrait.
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West Africans Worried About Ebola Outbreak
The deadly Ebola outbreak in the West African country of Guinea has reached the nation's capital. Now healthcare officials are scrambling for answers. Dr. Armand Sprecher explains.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/28/295741923/west-africans-worried-about-ebola-outbreak?ft=1&f=1004
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The Defibulators On Mountain Stage
What began as a short-notice opening act soon turned into something more with The Defibulators. The band's original material has been called a little bit CBGB, a little but Grand Ole Opry.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/21/292373453/the-defibulators-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=1039
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In The Absence Of Answers, We Return Repeatedly To The Questions
The missing Malaysia Airlines jet seems to mirror fiction, and we can't look away. This only makes media want to cover it more, regardless of the information available.
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IMF's Lagarde: Women In Workforce Key To Healthy Economies
Christine Lagarde says giving women access to the job market isn't just about equal opportunity ? it makes economic sense. In an interview, she also reflects on being the only woman in the room.
From The Birth Of The iPhone To An Era Of Lawsuits
On the eve of the next trial in the continuing patent war between Apple and Samsung, one of the iPhone's original designers is speaking out publicly for the first time.
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When Scripture Hits The Screen, Filmmakers Say Their Prayers
The biblical epic Noah has already encountered controversy; it's been banned in some countries and criticized in the U.S. NPR's Scott Simon asks why religious figures stir such passion.
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Fate Sets Up A Date With The Boston Marathon
Amelia Nelson was never really a runner. But on the day of the Boston Marathon bombings she was working as a volunteer nurse and saw the carnage first hand. Now, she's training to "reclaim our city."
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/23/292163825/fate-sets-up-a-date-with-the-boston-marathon?ft=1&f=1055
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czwartek, 27 marca 2014
Addicted To Sex, But Not Really Having Much Fun
The first volume of Lars von Trier's four-hour Nymphomaniac is in theaters this week. NPR's Bob Mondello says it's racy, sure ? but oddly funny, too.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/21/292401452/addicted-to-sex-but-not-really-having-much-fun?ft=1&f=1045
Judge Won't Dismiss 'Pink Slime' Defamation Suit
Judge won't dismiss 'pink slime' defamation suit
Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=295484037&ft=1&f=
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Attractor Of Animosity Arthur Chu Leaves 'Jeopardy!' (For Now)
After an 11-win streak, Chu was finally defeated. Aside from his calculated strategy, Chu is noteworthy for getting such an intensely negative reaction from show fans. But he doesn't seem to mind it.
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A Tiny Renoir, Stolen In The '50s, Finally Comes Home To Baltimore Museum
On the Shore of the Seine was stolen in 1951. It resurfaced in 2012 when a woman claimed she found it at a flea market. A Washington Post reporter investigated and found the story wasn't so simple.
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Labor Board Rules Northwestern University Players Are Employees
The decision means the players can vote to unionize and has the potential to revolutionize the way college athletics work.
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Toxic Chemical Dioxane Detected In More Water Supplies
West Virginia's drinking water crisis earlier this year highlighted an unsettling truth about tap water: Treatment plants test for only a fraction of the chemicals in use.
Aeromodeling Amateur Astronomy Amateur Radio Animals/pets/dogs Arts
RIP ET: The Legend Of The Long-Buried Video Game
The video game ET is considered one of the worst games ever created. It's so bad that many of the unsold originals are rumored to be wasting away in a New Mexico landfill. Now, filmmakers are on a quest to recover those copies ? despite resistance from an environmental agency.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/25/294385139/rip-et-the-legend-of-the-long-buried-video-game?ft=1&f=1019
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The Kronos Quartet: Still Daring After All These Years
Four decades after its first performance, the San Francisco-based string quartet still nudges composers and audiences in new directions.
The Sometimes Tricky Relations Between Popes And Presidents
For decades, U.S. presidents have sought an audience with the pope, and President Obama will have one Thursday. But this wasn't always the case, and often there have been political differences.
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Board Rules Athletes At Northwestern University Are Employees
The decision still must be approved by the full NLRB board in Washington, D.C. The regional director ruled football players at Northwestern qualify as employees and may therefore unionize.
Without World War I, A Slower U.S. Rise, No 'God Bless America'
If the Great War had never happened, America might look vastly different. Among other things, woman's suffrage and the civil rights movement might have suffered.
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Protesters Want To Sue Secret Service: Do They Have The Right?
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday about whether the Secret Service can be sued for a 2004 incident in which agents ordered police to move demonstrators away from President George W. Bush.
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środa, 26 marca 2014
The Writing's On The Wall For Cursive ? Unless Lawmakers Can Save It
The Common Core State Standards have ended lessons in cursive writing, but lawmakers in some states are trying to change that. Blake Farmer of WPLN reports on an effort in Tennessee to revive cursive.
The Sometimes Tricky Relations Between Popes And Presidents
For decades, U.S. presidents have sought an audience with the pope, and President Obama will have one Thursday. But this wasn't always the case, and often there have been political differences.
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Connecticut Approves Highest State Minimum Wage
Connecticut approves highest state minimum wage
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2 Firefighters Dead In Boston Brownstone Fire
2 firefighters dead in Boston brownstone fire
Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=294955469&ft=1&f=
Jewelry Making Jigsaw Puzzles Juggling Keep A Journal Kayaking
Joseph Calleja: Tiny Desk Concert
He's a young tenor with an old-school style and all the world's top opera houses want him. Calleja's expressive shading and dynamic control hearken back to an earlier era ? and he's funny.
Source: http://www.npr.org/event/music/292383697/joseph-calleja-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=1039
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For Advocates And Telephone Companies, NSA Changes Are Welcome News
A House committee and the White House are proposing to move the NSA's phone records program to the hands of phone companies. Privacy advocates and phone companies both support these proposals.
Which Place Is More Sexist: The Middle East Or Latin America?
On the surface, the two regions couldn't be more different. But both impose their burdens on women and have plenty of sexism to go around.
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After Oil Spill, Ships Start Moving ? But Cleanup Has Just Begun
After a vast oil spill in the waters off Houston, authorities are reopening the shipping channel, hoping to ease the wait on those using it. Dave Fehling of Houston Public Media explains the cleanup.
It's Either Art Or A Fire Hose, And We're Calling It The Latter
Critic Ella Taylor says Maladies ? a preening art film about a mentally ill ex-actor ? is a prime specimen of the blossoming sub-genre VBMWJFA, or Very Boring Movie With James Franco Attached.
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Star Says 'Walking Dead' Changed Her Temperament
Star says 'Walking Dead' changed her temperament
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wtorek, 25 marca 2014
David Samson: The Christie Aide Who Has Survived The Scandal
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie fired two of his aides when the "Bridgegate" scandal broke. He's standing by another ally, though: David Samson, a Port Authority appointee linked to several scandals.
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'Newsweek' Says It Found Bitcoin's Founder: 4 Things To Know
For years, Reddit, tech blogs and mainstream media outlets have speculated about the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto. Newsweek says it finally has the answer, but many people are criticizing the story.
In LA, Watching Home Team's Ball Games Just Got More Complicated
The Los Angeles Dodgers' games will no longer be broadcast for free on local television. Time Warner Cable has created a special Dodgers channel, but other TV providers are balking at the price.
Hobby Lobby Contraceptive Case Goes Before Supreme Court
The craft store chain's conservative Christian owners object to the Affordable Care Act mandate to include coverage for birth control in company health insurance plans.
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Fox's 'American Idol' Hits Rating Low
Fox's 'American Idol' hits rating low
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With New Inquiry, Harry Reid Raises Stakes In Senate-CIA Clash
The majority leader informed the CIA director that the Senate's chief law enforcement officer would be conducting a "forensic examination" to get answers in the unprecedented dispute.
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Oranges: Secret Agents Of The Food World
Like an international secret agent, the zest of tangerines and mandarins and oranges finds its way into Szechuan stir-fries, Mesopotamian couscous and Iberian sweets.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/19/291153602/oranges-secret-agents-of-the-food-world?ft=1&f=1057
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poniedziałek, 24 marca 2014
In Response to Putin, Western Leaders Hope To Make The Man An Island
The U.S. and EU are trying to punish Russia for its actions in Ukraine. By doing so, they hope to create in Moscow a growing sense of isolation from the international community.
Ugh: 'Good Wife,' Bad Idea
CBS's The Good Wife has been an exemplary piece of entertaining and satisfying television. Sunday night, it went into a ditch.
Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2014/03/24/293702936/ugh-good-wife-bad-idea?ft=1&f=1008
First Listen: Inventions, 'Inventions'
Explosions in the Sky's Mark Smith and Eluvium's Patrick Cooper combine their atmospheric sounds ? one stormy and majestic, the other plaintive and evocative.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/23/291420148/first-listen-inventions-inventions?ft=1&f=1039
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On Italian Newsstands, Pope Francis Gets His Own Fanzine
Imagine: a papal People magazine. It's not far-fetched. A new magazine, My Pope, is covering the weekly activities of Pope Francis ? and it's put out by a publisher known for celebrity gossip rags.
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Gastrodiplomacy: Cooking Up A Tasty Lesson On War And Peace
An international relations scholar is using her students' love of food to teach them about global conflicts. It's a form of winning hearts and minds that's gaining traction among world governments.
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Troncoso Family Finds Success On U.S. Side Of Border With Mexico
Stories from the Morning Edition road trip along the U.S.-Mexico border continues with a stop in El Paso, Texas. The Troncoso family of Mexico crossed a quarter mile into the U.S. many years ago.
Congressmen Are Bullish On The Borderlands
The U.S.-Mexico border isn't just about immigration. Local politicians in El Paso, Texas, say their city is misunderstood. Being located across the river from Mexico is part of their potential.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/23/293255129/congressmen-are-bullish-on-the-borderlands?ft=1&f=1004
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Book News: Hitler As A Comedian? Comic Novel Tests Limits Of Humor
New rules in the U.K. ban people from sending books to prisoners; the best books coming out this week.
Russia Dominates, But Obama Trip Broadens Outreach
Russia dominates, but Obama trip broadens outreach
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niedziela, 23 marca 2014
'Little, Big' Delights With A Little Magic And A Big, Strange Story
John Crowley's sweeping, epic novel follows four generations of the Drinkwater family. Author Lauren Oliver says this imaginative book reminds her why she likes reading in the first place.
Every Rallies For 1st Tour Win At Bay Hill
Every rallies for 1st tour win at Bay Hill
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Debate: Should The President Be Able To Order Citizens Killed Abroad?
In the latest Intelligence Squared debate, two teams face off over the constitutionality of targeting terrorist suspects abroad ? particularly when those individuals are U.S. citizens.
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Watch To Watch For As March Madness Begins
Most of the men's NCAA basketball tournament gets under way Thursday. Who are the top seeds, and who might be this year's Cinderella story?
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/20/291977000/watch-to-watch-for-as-march-madness-begins?ft=1&f=1055
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Book News: Khushwant Singh, Who Wrote Of India's Bloody Partition, Dies
Also: Miss Manners on what to do if you are accused of a literary conspiracy; the shortlist for the Stella Prize is announced; the winner of the Diagram Prize for oddest title.
Skrillex, The Darling Of Dubstep, Steps Out For 'Recess'
One of the most sought-after DJs in the world, Skrillex just released his latest album with almost no publicity beforehand. Host Arun Rath speaks with him about Recess.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/22/292564042/skrillex-dubsteps-darling-steps-our-for-recess?ft=1&f=1039
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New Twist In Ecuadorians' Long Pollution Fight With Chevron
Earlier this week, a federal judge ruled that the multibillion-dollar pollution settlement that Ecuadorian residents won against Chevron was fraudulent. His decision follows massive corruption on the part of the lawyer defending the Ecuadorians. It's yet another wrinkle in a litigation saga that has lasted over two decades. NPR's Arun Rath talks to Courthouse News reporter Adam Klasfeld in Ecuador.
Energy Deal With Russians Puts Some In Germany On Edge
The German government has intervened in a trade deal between a German arms manufacturer and the Russian military.
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Robert Strauss, Former Party Chairman And Power Broker, Dies At 95
Strauss, a well-connected Texas lawyer who served as chairman of the Democratic National Committee, advised presidents from both parties.
Washington Slide Kills 3; Searchers Seek Survivors
Washington slide kills 3; searchers seek survivors
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In A 'Brilliant' Move, Hamas Puts A Woman Out Front
Isra al-Modallal is the first woman to be the public face of Hamas, the conservative group that rules the Palestinian territory. "Brilliant" is how one Gaza observer describes the decision.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/22/292794493/in-a-brilliant-move-hamas-puts-a-woman-out-front?ft=1&f=1004
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sobota, 22 marca 2014
More Planes Join Ocean Hunt For Missing Jetliner
More planes join ocean hunt for missing jetliner
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Always Watching: A Fragile Trust Lines The U.S.-Mexico Border
Border Patrol agents seem to be everywhere along the U.S. side of the Mexican border, and residents are also on guard. Yet amid distrust and heavy surveillance, there is compassion.
How Much Will Russian Sanctions Hurt The EU?
Will the sanctions imposed by the U.S. and EU have serious economic consequences? NPR's Scott Simon takes up the question with Ian Bremmer, president of the Eurasia Group.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/22/292794500/how-much-will-russian-sanctions-hurt-the-eu?ft=1&f=1003
Racetrack Soundtrack Goes From A Roar To A Purr
This year's Formula One cars are hybrids, so their engines are much quieter. One official with Australia's Grand Prix says the engines are "like harpsichords in a chamber orchestra."
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/19/291312013/racetrack-soundtrack-goes-from-a-roar-to-a-purr?ft=1&f=1055
Does Diversity On Research Team Improve Quality Of Science?
As science becomes more diverse, scientific collaborators are growing more diverse, too. New research exploring the effect of this change suggests the diversity of the teams that produce scientific research play a big role in how successful the science turns out to be.
Latest Leak: NSA Burrowed Into Chinese Telecom Giant's Servers
Documents provided by "NSA leaker" Edward Snowden highlight the spy agency's efforts, The New York Times and Der Spiegel report.
A Meteoric Rise For Young 'Divergent' Author
Veronica Roth, author of the best-selling young adult series "Divergent," signed a book deal while she was still in college. The book hit shelves when she was just 22. Now 25, Roth says she wasn't sure what to think when she heard "Divergent" would be turned into a film. But then Kate Winslet signed on.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/21/292225721/a-meteoric-rise-for-young-divergent-author?ft=1&f=1045
Media Startups Short On Diversity
Startups are reimagining online news, but they're being criticized for their lack of diversity. Tell Me More hears voices from Columbia Journalism School, the Maynard Institute and CNET en Espanol.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/17/290860516/media-startups-short-on-diversity?ft=1&f=1020
White House Launches Climate Change Data Website
Climate.data.gov is designed to make government data more accessible to researchers and industries trying to adapt to global warming.
Ethics, Morality And A Ticking Clock For How To Report On The R**skins
An investigation into how NPR should refer to the Washington team concludes that it is time to pull back on using the team's name. Does anyone believe it won't be toast anyway?
piątek, 21 marca 2014
Which Place Is More Sexist: The Middle East Or Latin America?
On the surface, the two regions couldn't be more different. But both impose their burdens on women and have plenty of sexism to go around.
'Extraordinary Riddle' Of Lost Jet Now 2 Weeks Old
'Extraordinary riddle' of lost jet now 2 weeks old
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KCRW Presents: James Vincent McMorrow
On a day when Americans and others celebrate Irish heritage, Morning Becomes Eclectic welcomed falsetto-voiced Irishman James Vincent McMorrow to the studio. Watch him perform a new song, "Cavalier."
Source: http://www.npr.org/event/music/291442809/kcrw-presents-james-vincent-mcmorrow?ft=1&f=1039
'12 Years A Slave' Leads To Correction Of 161-Year-Old Story
In 1853, The New York Times reported about Solomon Northup's enslavement. The movie about his life won a best picture award on Sunday. That's when the Times' misspelling of Northup's name turned up.
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Gender Disparities In Tech Flare Up Again: A Reading Guide
A female developer at GitHub resigns, saying the company has a clubby, intimidating culture, and debate brews over whether geeks can lead unwelcoming environments. Get caught up with these reads.
Iran-Contra Prosecutor Lawrence Walsh Dies At 102
Lawrence Walsh, the chief prosecutor of the Iran-Contra affair, has died. After an already illustrious career, Walsh led a criminal investigation many considered the biggest scandal since Watergate.
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US Appeals Court Upholds Fed's Cap On 'Swipe' Fees
US appeals court upholds Fed's cap on 'swipe' fees
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In Hawaii, Sex With A Prostitute May Be Legal For Undercover Cops
A proposed law didn't include an exemption from arrest that Honolulu's police department wants to keep. Critics say the police don't need to go all the way to break up prostitution rings.
Viral Photo Of Syrian War Victims Comes To Times Square
After bouncing all over the Internet, the iconic photo is coming to big screens in Times Square. It shows a sea of desperate people waiting for food in the devastated refugee camp of Yarmouk.
Black Preschoolers More Likely To Face Suspension
Black preschoolers more likely to face suspension
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Latin@s in Tech: Glass Half-Full?
It can be hard for Latinos to break into the tech field. Writer Sara In�s Calder�n and DIY girls founder Luz Rivas explain why being a Latino is actually an asset in the world of tech.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/21/290123544/latin-s-in-tech-glass-half-full?ft=1&f=
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Could Our Food Supply Be A Target For Terrorists?
Terrorists haven't hit our food supply ? yet. But major vulnerabilities exist, from food processing plants to cattle ranching. U.S. regulators want the industry to start taking the risk seriously.
To Fill Skills Gap In U.S., Schools Look Abroad
Community colleges and trade schools are trying to better prepare students for a global market. And some are looking to Europe for answers.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/19/291312101/to-fill-skills-gap-in-u-s-schools-look-abroad?ft=1&f=1006
For Pro Sports, Public Relations Going High-Tech, Real Time
The NFL, NASCAR and others have built social media command centers to engage directly with fans during live events.
Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter
While the new government in Kiev plans to withdraw its 25,000 troops from the region, the orders weren't immediately given. One issue: Can they take their weapons with them?
Is Organizing For Action Too Close To The White House?
Organizing for Action, the social welfare group formed out of President Obama's campaign organization, has stumbled over its own fundraising rules. Now it's trying to clean things up.
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Kershaw, Dodgers Set To Make Opening-Day History
Kershaw, Dodgers set to make opening-day history
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Australia Checking 2 Objects In Search For Plane
Australia checking 2 objects in search for plane
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