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sobota, 31 maja 2014
'Too Crisp And Self-Assured?' Take It As A Compliment, Ladies
Tell Me More host Michel Martin reflects on the retirement of legendary broadcaster Barbara Walters, and what her career says about how society treats smart, ambitious women and girls.
Watson Takes A 1-Shot Lead At Memorial
Watson takes a 1-shot lead at Memorial
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What's Ahead For The VA As Shinseki Steps Down?
Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki resigned Friday amid the scandal surrounding unofficial wait lists at VA hospitals. Two former presidential speechwriters weigh in.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/30/317361619/whats-ahead-for-the-va-as-shinseki-steps-down?ft=1&f=1014
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What Is Courage?: 'Korengal' Breaks Down War In Afghanistan
The documentary follows up on Sebastian Junger's Oscar-nominated film Restrepo. Junger says, "I'm hoping as the soldiers understand their experience better through this film, civilians will as well."
Regulators And Airlines Fight Over Fares, Fees And Fairness
So exactly how much are we paying for an airline ticket? Do you count the fares, the fees and taxes? The government wants airlines to be more up front with passengers about the total cost.
'Bring Out The Gimp': The Man Behind The Mask In 'Pulp Fiction'
Pulp Fiction introduced a number of now-legendary characters, including a very mysterious one: the Gimp. Who played that disturbing part? When he got the role, he was working on kids' cartoons.
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Taliban Release U.S. Soldier Taken Hostage In 2009
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl has been released after almost five years in captivity, the White House said on Saturday.
Google's White Male-Heavy Staff Underlines Tech's Diversity Problem
After years of stalling, Google released a demographic breakdown of its staff that shows the company as 70 percent male and 61 percent white.
Check Out This Underwear With Pockets So You Can Stash Stuff
It's called Speakeasy Briefs and it's kind of practical if you need to sneak something into a music festival ... or if you get mugged.
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Nickel Creek On World Cafe
The bluegrass trio gathers around a single mic to perform songs from its first album in seven years.
Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/world-cafe/2014/05/30/317387135/nickel-creek-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=1039
piątek, 30 maja 2014
Google's White Male-Heavy Staff Underlines Tech's Diversity Problem
After years of stalling, Google released a demographic breakdown of its staff that shows the company as 70 percent male and 61 percent white.
Rumors Of An Intergalactic Explosion Are Greatly Exaggerated
For a few hours Tuesday, cosmic storm chasers thought they'd detected a huge explosion in the Andromeda galaxy.
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World Cup Fans Preoccupied With Soccer's Version Of Baseball Cards
World Cup stickers called Paninis have been traded for five decades around the globe. Every four years, the Italy-based publisher Panini releases World Cup souvenir sticker albums.
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What's Ahead For The VA As Shinseki Steps Down?
Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki resigned Friday amid the scandal surrounding unofficial wait lists at VA hospitals. Two former presidential speechwriters weigh in.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/30/317361619/whats-ahead-for-the-va-as-shinseki-steps-down?ft=1&f=1014
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For TV Advertisers, A Hunt For Live Audiences
Advertising deals for the upcoming television season are now being negotiated. Jeanine Poggi, TV reporter for Ad Age, says that in an era of time-shifted viewing, advertisers are in hot pursuit of the people who watch TV live.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/29/317127235/for-tv-advertisers-a-hunt-for-live-audiences?ft=1&f=1020
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After Decades Of Silent Wandering, NASA Probe Phones Home
ISEE-3, launched in 1978 to study solar wind, was "borrowed" for a comet mission a few years later and virtually lost. A group of space enthusiasts say they've managed to reestablish contact.
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Choosing To Stay When 'Tell Me More' Ends
Host Michel Martin reflects on the mission of Tell Me More as the program prepares to end production in August.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/28/316677634/choosing-to-stay-when-tell-me-more-ends?ft=1&f=1057
Diecast Collectibles Digital Photography Dolls Dominoes Drawing
Latitudes: The International Music You Need To Hear Now
From feel-good anthems to the late Maya Angelou singing calypso (really!), here are five must-hear songs of the moment.
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czwartek, 29 maja 2014
Mannie Fresh DJ Set: 'We Bounced Everything'
At the close of Microphone Check's onstage conversation with the producer and DJ, he took to the decks to demonstrate what he meant when he said, "When I want you to understand something, I remix it."
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Singing Star Of All-Black Cowboy Movies, Herb Jeffries, Dies
Herb Jeffries was the first singing star of all-black cowboy movies in the late 1930s, which garnered him the nickname the "Bronze Buckeroo." He died Sunday in California, at age 100.
Family Of Actor's Slain Wife Focusing On Her Sons
Family of actor's slain wife focusing on her sons
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'Financial Times' Picks Apart Picketty, Sparking An Argument
Is the story of rising inequality presented by Thomas Piketty's Capital in the 21st Century an exaggeration? A Financial Times editor said as much recently. Now, the argument has begun.
Measles Hits Amish Communities, And U.S. Cases Reach 20-Year High
Because more people are refusing vaccines, measles can spread when people bring it to the U.S. from abroad. That's what's behind the high number of cases this year, with 288 so far.
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SF ISO Ambitious Charmer; SM Seeks Amusing Looker
SF ISO ambitious charmer; SM seeks amusing looker
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Obama Calls For Further Support Of Syrian Rebels: What's Changed?
Steve Inskeep of NPR's Morning Edition spoke with President Obama shortly after the president's speech to West Point graduates. He offers a brief preview of that conversation.
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Don't Overlook The Unsung Umpire; Referees Can Be Pretty, Too
In professional sports, it's the players who get all the attention. But commentator Frank Deford says referees, who so often go unnoticed, bring their own style and artistry to their craft.
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Obama Calls For Further Support Of Syrian Rebels: What's Changed?
Steve Inskeep of NPR's Morning Edition spoke with President Obama shortly after the president's speech to West Point graduates. He offers a brief preview of that conversation.
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Finding The Fine Line Between Isolation And The 'Allure Of Normalcy'
Robert Siegel speaks to Robert Kagan of the Brookings Institution and Michele Flournoy, the former undersecretary of defense, about President Obama's commencement speech to West Point graduates.
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środa, 28 maja 2014
Obama Calls For Further Support Of Syrian Rebels: What's Changed?
Steve Inskeep of NPR's Morning Edition spoke with President Obama shortly after the president's speech to West Point graduates. He offers a brief preview of that conversation.
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The Life Of Poet Maya Angelou, From Poverty To Presidential Prizes
Poet, performer and political activist Maya Angelou has died after a long illness at her home in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was 86.
South Dakota To Drivers: Ignore Those Pesky Iowa Speeding Cameras
Police in Sioux City, Iowa, use photo enforcement to catch traffic violations. An automatic camera takes a photo of a violator's license plate, then police find the registered owner and send out a ticket. South Dakota legislators have passed a law that will not allow their state's Department of Transportation to release vehicle information for this purpose. South Dakota Public Broadcasting's Gary Ellenbolt reports that the bill was co-sponsored by a state senator who has reportedly received several of these tickets. The senator claims that with photo enforcement, there's no right for a defendant to face the accuser, as guaranteed by the Constitution.
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'Gottland': A Short Book About Stalin's Long Shadow
Polish journalist Mariusz Szczygie?'s compilation of short vignettes about Czechoslovakia centers on Prague's infamous Stalin monument, a giant edifice that lingers despite its destruction in 1962.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/28/314614744/gottland-a-short-book-about-stalins-long-shadow?ft=1&f=1008
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How Do You Get Latino Kids Into Classical Music? Bring The Parents
"If they hold an instrument, they will not take a drug. They will not hold a gun," says Santa Cecilia Orchestra conductor Sonia Marie De Leon De Vega. "It's that powerful."
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Chechen Leader Denies Sending Troops To Ukraine
Chechen leader denies sending troops to Ukraine
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When College Isn't Worth It
Higher education always pays off. Except if you do these three things.
Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2014/05/28/316344968/when-college-isnt-worth-it?ft=1&f=1006
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In Buddhist-Majority Myanmar, Muslim Minority Gets Pushed To The Margins
As Myanmar has opened up its political system, it has unleashed long suppressed tensions. The Rohingya Muslims have been hard hit, with many driven from their homes and now confined to camps.
China Turns To Africa For Resources, Jobs And Future Customers
In China's Second Continent, Howard French explores the Chinese presence in 15 African countries. The relationship goes beyond economics: more than a million Chinese citizens have migrated to Africa.
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wtorek, 27 maja 2014
Indian Muslims Wary Of PM's Hindu Nationalist Ties
Indian Muslims wary of PM's Hindu nationalist ties
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What Makes R2-D2 The 'Most Beloved Robot In The Galaxy'
R2-D2, the robot in Star Wars, is the subject of an article in Smithsonian Magazine. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to the author, Clive Thompson, about how R2-D2 became such a beloved robot.
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Tonight's New 'Giraffes' Meteor Shower Could Be A Great One
Astronomers say an all-new meteor shower could put on a show for much of the U.S., starting as early as 10:30 p.m. ET Friday. The Camelopardalids shower is named after the giraffe constellation.
How Do You Deal With Fear Versus Danger?
Astronaut and retired colonel Chris Hadfield discusses how to prepare your mind for the unexpected, and the worst.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/23/312543097/how-do-you-deal-with-fear-versus-danger?ft=1&f=1007
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After Decades, Dirty Power Plant To Get Clean
After decades, dirty power plant to get clean
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A #FakeMemory You Have To See To Believe
Photos from childhood can often elicit rich memories, even when we can't truly remember the event. We asked you to share your favorite #fakememory on Instagram; this is what you told us.
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Jeff Goldblum Plays A Jazz Show Almost Every Week. No, Really.
Known for his roles in The Big Chill and The Fly, the actor hosts a weekly show in Los Angeles with his band, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. Among the songs: the lyrics to Jurassic Park's theme music.
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'Too Crisp And Self-Assured?' Take It As A Compliment, Ladies
Tell Me More host Michel Martin reflects on the retirement of legendary broadcaster Barbara Walters, and what her career says about how society treats smart, ambitious women and girls.
Week In Politics: Scandal At The VA, Primary Results
Robert Siegel speaks with E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and Ramesh Ponnuru of The National Review about the ongoing controversy at the VA and Tuesday's primary winners.
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poniedziałek, 26 maja 2014
Storm Shelter App Helps Pinpoint People Amid Tornado's Rubble
After a tornado hits, emergency crews looking for survivors in storm shelters face a problem: Streets and landmarks are suddenly unrecognizable. One Moore, Okla., firefighter developed an app to help.
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House-Approved USA Freedom Bill Disappoints Original Supporters
A year after President Obama urged for more safeguards for civil liberties in intelligence collection, the House passed new guidelines. But civil liberties watchdogs say they no longer support it.
Ozark Tourist Town, Branson, Mo., Debates How To Diversify
About 7.5 million people visit Branson each year. The town is known for its clean family entertainment. But Branson is not exempt from the pressures of a changing economy and aging demographics.
Eva Marie Saint: At 89, 'You Have More To Give'
On The Waterfront turns 60 this year. It was the film that introduced Eva Marie Saint to the world. NPR's Scott Simon talks with the 89-year-old movie legend, who won an Oscar for her role.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/24/315445144/eva-marie-saint-at-89-you-have-more-to-give?ft=1&f=1045
Jeff Goldblum Plays A Jazz Show Almost Every Week. No, Really.
Known for his roles in The Big Chill and The Fly, the actor hosts a weekly show in Los Angeles with his band, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. Among the songs: the lyrics to Jurassic Park's theme music.
Six Words: 'You've Got To Be Taught' Intolerance
A huge hit upon its release, the 1949 musical South Pacific still resonates with contributors to The Race Card Project ? particularly a song about how prejudice is learned, not innate.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/19/308296815/six-words-youve-got-to-be-taught-intolerance?ft=1&f=1057
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Bye-Bye To Barbara Walters: A Long 'View' Of A Storied Career
After 53 years on television, ABC's Barbara Walters is retiring from her work on camera. Steve Inskeep talks to the groundbreaking broadcaster about her life, career and impact on television news.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/15/312471892/bye-bye-to-baba-a-long-view-of-a-storied-career?ft=1&f=1020
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niedziela, 25 maja 2014
How To Stay Afloat In Your Infinite Stream Of Photos
In an age of smartphones, it's easy to take an overwhelming number of photos. NPR's picture editor, Kainaz Amaria, has some tips for creating a bounty of images without driving yourself crazy.
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Doing The Laundry For Social Good
"For-profit, for good" is the mantra of a handful of startups trying to make Philadelphia a social enterprise hub. One of those companies is a bike-delivery laundry service that's now expanding.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/25/315703344/doing-the-laundry-for-social-good?ft=1&f=1003
How Do You Deal With Fear Versus Danger?
Astronaut and retired colonel Chris Hadfield discusses how to prepare your mind for the unexpected, and the worst.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/23/312543097/how-do-you-deal-with-fear-versus-danger?ft=1&f=1007
Jupiter's Dot And Mine. Why Life Is Unfair
Jupiter has a large red dot on its surface. I, too, have a dot on my surface. It's on my cheek. Jupiter just got lucky with its dot. Me? Not.
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Debate: Is Death Final?
The idea of an afterlife has fascinated humans for millennia. In a recent Intelligence Squared debate, two teams faced off over the concept of life after death from a scientific perspective.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/14/310719887/debate-is-death-final?ft=1&f=1057
Left Opposition Leads Greece Euro Vote, Poll Shows
Left opposition leads Greece euro vote, poll shows
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It's Geithner Vs. Warren In Battle Of The Bailout
Former Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner says the 2008 bank bailout worked well. Sen. Elizabeth Warren says it taught bankers to be reckless because the risks are on taxpayers. Vote for who is right.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/25/315276441/its-geithner-vs-warren-in-battle-of-the-bailout?ft=1&f=1014
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UC Santa Barbara Hosts Vigil For Victims Of Killing Rampage
The college community was trying to come to terms with a rampage that left seven dead and 13 others injured. Meanwhile, police were still reviewing a 140-page manifesto left behind by the shooter.
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'The Immigrant': An Ellis Island Period Drama From James Gray
In the director's latest film, Marion Cotillard plays a Polish woman trying to free her sister from the island's infirmary and Joaquin Phoenix co-stars as a shady businessman.
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Tech Week: Baby Photos Online, Facebook V. Shazam, Ebay's Fail
Also in the week's tech headlines, cops are wearing video cameras in New Orleans, a new GIF-making camera is available on Kickstarter and IBM's in trouble.
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Donovan To Be Inducted Into Songwriters Hall Of Fame
The singer-songwriter wrote several '60s folk rock hippie anthems, including "Sunshine Superman." He spoke to Fresh Air's Terry Gross in 2004.
sobota, 24 maja 2014
NPR To End 'Tell Me More,' Eliminate 28 Positions
The moves come as part of the network's effort to eliminate budget deficits. Tell Me More host Michel Martin will remain with NPR.
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Tech Week: Baby Photos Online, Facebook V. Shazam, Ebay's Fail
Also in the week's tech headlines, cops are wearing video cameras in New Orleans, a new GIF-making camera is available on Kickstarter and IBM's in trouble.
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Missouri Man Chronicles Losses On WWII Submarines
Missouri man chronicles losses on WWII submarines
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Obama To Argue For Avoiding Overreach Overseas
Obama to argue for avoiding overreach overseas
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Putin Says He'll Respect Ukraine Vote But U.S. Is Skeptical
The White House and State Department have called on the Russian leader to use his influence to stop separatists from disrupting Sunday's election.
U.S. Soccer Star Landon Donovan Fails To Make World Cup Cut
Donovan, 32, is the team's all-time leader in scoring and assists. Twenty-three players were named to the roster for the tournament, which starts next month in Brazil.
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Love Blooms In Midlife, But Halfheartedly
The good news is that there are multiple new films following the arrival of love for mature adults. The bad news is that they're not very satisfying.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/22/314782852/love-blooms-in-midlife-but-halfheartedly?ft=1&f=1045
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House-Approved USA Freedom Bill Disappoints Original Supporters
A year after President Obama urged for more safeguards for civil liberties in intelligence collection, the House passed new guidelines. But civil liberties watchdogs say they no longer support it.
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'I've Enjoyed Every Minute Of It': Carl Kasell On His 60 Years In Radio
The veteran NPR newscaster got into the business young ? as a teen he hosted a late-night, easy-listening music show in Goldsboro, N.C. He'll now be scorekeeper emeritus on Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
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St. Louis Holds Competition To Attract Startups
The competition, called the Arch Grants, gives $50,000 to 20 young businesses. In exchange for the money, the winners will have to move their businesses to St. Louis.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/20/314138859/st-louis-holds-competition-to-attract-startups?ft=1&f=1019
Thai Army: Ex-PM, Protest Leaders Held 'To Think'
Thai army: Ex-PM, protest leaders held 'to think'
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piątek, 23 maja 2014
The Olympics: A Modern Day World's Fair (And Money Magnet)
World's Fairs still exist, but just two cities bid to host the 2017 Expo. In contrast, seven U.S. cities are vying for the 2024 Olympics, and the games just signed a $7.75 billion deal with NBC.
A Year On, What's Changed (And What Hasn't) On Drone Oversight
A year ago, President Obama defended using drones to target terrorism suspects overseas and offered a rationale for reining in the program. Where do things stand on efforts to impose constraints?
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Saying Goodbye To A Friend Who's 'Ready To Go Home'
Eddie Lanier was homeless when David Wright brought him home years ago for a shower and a meal. Today, Eddie is terminally ill and in hospice care ? but he's not afraid to die, he tells his friend.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/09/310749575/saying-goodbye-to-a-friend-whos-ready-to-go-home?ft=1&f=1057
Six Words: 'You've Got To Be Taught' Intolerance
A huge hit upon its release, the 1949 musical South Pacific still resonates with contributors to The Race Card Project ? particularly a song about how prejudice is learned, not innate.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/19/308296815/six-words-youve-got-to-be-taught-intolerance?ft=1&f=1057
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Obama Taps San Antonio Mayor For Housing Post
The president nominates Julian Castro as secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, replacing Shaun Donovan, who would become budget director.
Saying Goodbye To A Friend Who's 'Ready To Go Home'
Eddie Lanier was homeless when David Wright brought him home years ago for a shower and a meal. Today, Eddie is terminally ill and in hospice care ? but he's not afraid to die, he tells his friend.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/09/310749575/saying-goodbye-to-a-friend-whos-ready-to-go-home?ft=1&f=1057
'The Immigrant': An Ellis Island Period Drama From James Gray
In the director's latest film, Marion Cotillard plays a Polish woman trying to free her sister from the island's infirmary and Joaquin Phoenix co-stars as a shady businessman.
Building A House For Habitat For Humanity Building Dollhouses Butterfly Watching Button Collecting Cake Decorating
For Automakers, Internet-Connected Cars Are A Balancing Act
General Motors is putting 4G capabilities directly into its vehicles. But analysts say connecting your car to the Internet poses a challenge to automakers: how to balance safety with convenience.
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Greenwald On NSA Leaks: 'We've Erred On The Side Of Excess Caution'
Journalist Glenn Greenwald says he and his team weighed the public's interest against the potential harm to innocent people when deciding how many of Edward Snowden's leaked documents to make public.
czwartek, 22 maja 2014
Russian Economic Forum Boycotted Over Ukraine Crisis
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is seen as Russia's answer to the economic gathering in Davos, Switzerland. The Obama administration has been pressing U.S. corporations not to attend.
Norman Rockwell Painting 'The Rookie' Sells For $22.5 Million
The 1957 Norman Rockwell painting of Boston Red Sox players in a locker room was sold Thursday by Christie's auction house. The work first appeared on a magazine that sold for 15 cents.
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Breaking Things Up: 'Senior Black Correspondent' Gets Colbert Slot
The Minority Report With Larry Wilmore will replace The Colbert Report after Stephen Colbert leaves for CBS next year. It's not often the gods of TV hand you almost exactly what you asked for.
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Insurance Fee For Big Businesses Helps Fund Obamacare
Size does matter under the Affordable Care Act. Large companies such as Cleveland's Sherwin-Williams aren't likely to use the individual insurance marketplaces, but they will help pay for them.
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The Olympics: A Modern Day World's Fair (And Money Magnet)
World's Fairs still exist, but just two cities bid to host the 2017 Expo. In contrast, seven U.S. cities are vying for the 2024 Olympics, and the games just signed a $7.75 billion deal with NBC.
That Darn Cat: 'Hero' Feline Will Throw Out First Pitch At Game
The cat that saved a young boy from an attacking dog became an Internet star this week. Next week, we'll see how Tara the cat does on the ball field.
China Treads Carefully As It Pursues Influence
China treads carefully as it pursues influence
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These Days A Penny Doesn't Buy Very Much
The penny occupies a strange spot in our economy ? it's worth almost nothing. Our Planet Money Team goes on an expedition through the streets of Manhattan to find something they can buy for one cent.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/21/314447812/these-days-a-penny-doesnt-buy-very-much?ft=1&f=1006
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'Batman V Superman': A Legal Thriller (We Hope)
Today, we learned the title of the upcoming sequel to Man Of Steel, and we're really crossing our fingers that the whole thing is about the Rule Against Perpetuities.
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40 Years After Watergate, A Look Back At Nixon's Downfall
Political journalist Elizabeth Drew chronicled the events of 1974 in her recently-reissued Washington Journal. She tells NPR's Robert Siegel that she sees "a certain nobility" in Nixon's resilience.
środa, 21 maja 2014
Hits And Misses From Cannes Film Festival
The annual Cannes Film Festival is underway. Audie Cornish talks with Xan Brooks, a writer for The Guardian, about his favorite movies so far. He also notes some of the festival's bombs.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/21/314607010/hits-and-misses-from-cannes-film-festival?ft=1&f=1008
Rift Divides U.S. And Russia About Space Station
Political tension is disrupting collaboration between the U.S. and Russia on the International Space Station. John Logsdon, founder of the Space Policy Institute at George Washington University, explains the consequences.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/21/314606989/rift-divides-u-s-and-russia-about-space-station?ft=1&f=1004
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'Chameleon' Has Cabaret, Spies And A Plot Fit For Lifetime
Francine Prose's latest novel was inspired by a 1932 photo of two lesbians, one of whom was in the Gestapo. Critic Maureen Corrigan says it's an ingenious excursion into the Parisian demimonde.
Committee OKs End To Door-Slot Mail For Millions
Committee OKs end to door-slot mail for millions
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How The Koch Brothers Remade America's Political Landscape
Charles and David Koch have spent hundreds of millions of dollars trying to bring their libertarian views into the mainstream. In a new book, Daniel Schulman looks at the roots of their ideology.
NPR To End 'Tell Me More,' Eliminate 28 Positions
The moves come as part of the network's effort to eliminate budget deficits. Tell Me More host Michel Martin will remain with NPR.
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'The New York Times' Announces Surprise Change Of Management
The New York Times has announced that Dean Baquet, the paper's managing editor, will replace Jill Abramson as the executive editor. Both Abramson and Baquet were named to their current jobs in 2011.
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CIA Announces Plans To End Fake Vaccination Programs
The phony vaccination programs were used in its spy operations abroad. The decision comes after leaders from U.S. public health schools brought the practice to light.
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wtorek, 20 maja 2014
FCC Gives Initial OK To New Internet Traffic Rules
The rules could set standards for Internet providers to create paid priority fast lanes on their networks. Public comments on the proposal are due by July 15.
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Obamacare Buried By Avalanche Of Negative Ads, Study Finds
According to an analysis of Affordable Care Act advertising, an unprecedented amount of money was spent on negative ads attacking the law. And very little was spent defending it.
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Love Your Profile, Take Me Out To The Ball Game?
Major League Baseball and Match.com have a new joint venture to connect fans looking for romance. But can they make lovers out of those with a passion for baseball?
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/10/311139953/love-your-profile-take-me-out-to-the-ball-game?ft=1&f=1057
Voters Go To Polls On Primary Season's Busiest Day Yet
In a day packed full of primaries, voters headed to the polls in six states ? including three that are expected to have highly competitive Senate races.
The Secret Players In The Russia-Ukraine Game
Is the Chechen military fighting for Russia in Ukraine? If so, these covert operations could have significant and dangerous consequences.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/20/314087662/the-secret-players-in-the-russia-ukraine-game?ft=1&f=1004
A School Lunch Denied Prompts Powerful Action In A World Of Words
Tweeting and blogging make it easy to complain in the virtual world. Instead, an outraged Michigan mom took a step to make a difference in real life.
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'The New York Times' Announces Surprise Change Of Management
The New York Times has announced that Dean Baquet, the paper's managing editor, will replace Jill Abramson as the executive editor. Both Abramson and Baquet were named to their current jobs in 2011.
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FIFA President On Qatar's World Cup: 'Of Course, It's An Error'
The World Cup in Brazil starts in less than a month, but it's the World Cup eight years from now that's grabbing headlines. Sportswriter Stefan Fatsis discusses the doubts around Qatar's World Cup.
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California Chrome To Run In Belmont, Nasal Strips And All
There was concern the winner of the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness would not be allowed to wear nasal strips at the June 7 Belmont Stakes, the third leg of thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown.
poniedziałek, 19 maja 2014
10 Things To Know For Tuesday
10 Things to Know for Tuesday
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