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The spill commission says Halliburton's own tests were casting doubt on the cement's ability to set and harden at the bottom of the oil well. They did four tests, three of them suggested that the cement would be unstable. However, the commission says that one Halliburton test did show that the cement should set up and ... | the spill, commission says halliburton's own tests were casting doubt on the cement's ability, to set and harden at the bottom of the oil well. they did four tests three of them suggested that the cement would. be. unstable however. the commission says that one halliburton test did show that the cement should set up an... | The spill commission says Halliburton's own tests were casting doubt on the cement's ability to set and harden at the bottom of the oil well, They did four tests three of them suggested that the cement would be unstable However the commission says that one Halliburton test did, show that the cement should set up and | the spill commission says halliburton's own tests were casting doubt on the cement's ability to set and harden at the bottom of the oil well. they did four tests, three of them suggested that the cement would be unstable. however, the commission says that one halliburton test did show that the cement should set up and ... |
Hmm. Well, that sent some of you to your keyboards. Lou Pupich(ph) of Newbury Park, California, wrote us an email with this subject line: Inquiring Mind. He asks, was it concrete or cement that failed in the BP tests? | hmm well that sent some of you to your keyboards lou pupich(ph) of. newbury, park california wrote us an email with this subject line: inquiring mind he asks was it concrete or cement that failed, in the bp, | Hmm Well that sent some of you to. your keyboards Lou Pupich(ph) of. Newbury Park California wrote us an, email with this subject line: Inquiring Mind He asks was it concrete or cement that failed in; the BP | hmm. well, that sent some of you to your keyboards. lou pupich(ph) of newbury park, california, wrote us an email with this subject line: inquiring mind. he asks, was it concrete or cement that failed in the bp tests? |
And Grant Crosby of Anchorage, Alaska tells us we misrepresented the material. He writes: Cement, commonly known as Portland cement, along with aggregate -gravels, sand and water - are mixed to make concrete, which is what I think you're trying to say. It's a very common mistake, he says. But I figure as the leading ne... | and grant crosby of anchorage alaska tells us we misrepresented the material he writes: cement commonly known as portland cement along with aggregate -gravels sand and water - are mixed to make concrete which is what i think you're trying to say it's a very common mistake he says but. i figure as the leading news organ... | And Grant Crosby of Anchorage Alaska tells us we misrepresented the. material He writes: Cement commonly known as Portland cement along with aggregate -gravels sand and water - are mixed to, make. concrete which. is what I think. you're trying to say It's, a very common mistake he says But I figure as the, leading news... | and grant crosby of anchorage, alaska tells us we misrepresented the material. he writes: cement, commonly known as portland cement, along with aggregate -gravels, sand and water - are mixed to make concrete, which is what i think you're trying to say. it's a very common mistake, he says. but i figure as the leading ne... |
Well, NPR's Richard Harris is here now to answer this concern. Richard, I predicted this. You and I were having this conversation yesterday. I knew we would get letters on this to set us straight. | well npr's richard harris is here now to answer this. concern richard; i predicted this you and i were having this conversation yesterday i knew we. would. get letters on this to set us | Well NPR's Richard Harris, is here now. to answer this concern Richard, I predicted this You and I were having this conversation yesterday I, knew we would get letters on this to set us | well, npr's richard harris is here now to answer this concern. richard, i predicted this. you and i were having this conversation yesterday. i knew we would get letters on this to set us straight. |
You're absolutely right. And it is true that people frequently confuse cement and concrete. In fact, we get letters practically every time that we talk about this. And the listener is correct. Concrete is a mixture of this gray cement powder, sand and gravel and of course water. And that's what sidewalks and foundation... | you're absolutely right and it is true that people frequently confuse cement and concrete in. fact we get letters practically every time that we talk about this and the listener is correct concrete is a mixture. of this gray cement powder sand and gravel. and of. course water and that's what. sidewalks and. foundations... | You're absolutely right And, it is true that people frequently confuse cement and concrete In fact we get; letters. practically every time that we; talk about this And the listener is correct Concrete is a mixture of this. gray cement powder sand and gravel, and of course water And that's what sidewalks and foundations... | you're absolutely right. and it is true that people frequently confuse cement and concrete. in fact, we get letters practically every time that we talk about this. and the listener is correct. concrete is a mixture of this gray cement powder, sand and gravel and of course water. and that's what sidewalks and foundation... |
The stuff they use in that case is called cement, though it's actually a lot fancier than the Portland cement that's usually used to make concrete. It contains all sorts of special additives so it will stay runny long enough to get to its destination and then harden up at the bottom of the well when it gets there. Incl... | the stuff they use. in that case is, called cement though it's actually a lot fancier than the portland cement that's usually used to make concrete it contains; all sorts, of special additives so it, will stay runny, long. enough to get to its destination and then harden up at the bottom of the well when it gets there ... | The stuff they use in that; case is called cement though it's actually. a lot fancier than the Portland cement that's usually used to make concrete It contains, all sorts. of special additives so it will stay runny. long enough to get to its destination and then harden up at the, bottom of, the well when it gets there ... | the stuff they use in that case is called cement, though it's actually a lot fancier than the portland cement that's usually used to make concrete. it contains all sorts of special additives so it will stay runny long enough to get to its destination and then harden up at the bottom of the well when it gets there. incl... |
So, although it is true that the word grates on the ears of many a civil engineer, in this case, the stuff is called cement, not concrete. | so, although it is true that the word grates on the ears of many a civil engineer in this case the stuff is called cement not | So. although it is true that the word grates on the ears of many a civil engineer in this case. the stuff is called cement, not, | so, although it is true that the word grates on the ears of many a civil engineer, in this case, the stuff is called cement, not concrete. |
Okay. Cement, not concrete, being used to seal the BP well. | okay cement not concrete being used to seal the, bp | Okay Cement not, concrete being used; to seal the BP | okay. cement, not concrete, being used to seal the bp well. |
That's right. | that's | That's | that's right. |
Okay. NPR science correspondent Richard Harris setting us straight on that. Thanks so much. | okay npr science correspondent richard harris setting us straight on that thanks; so | Okay NPR science correspondent Richard Harris setting us straight on that Thanks so | okay. npr science correspondent richard harris setting us straight on that. thanks so much. |
My pleasure. | my | My | my pleasure. |
And you can write to us at NPR.org. Just click on contact us at the bottom of the page. | and you can write to us at npr.org just click on contact. us at the bottom of the | And you. can write to us at, NPR.org Just click on contact us at the bottom of the. | and you can write to us at npr.org. just click on contact us at the bottom of the page. |
As in contact cement? | as in contact | As in contact | as in contact cement? |
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No, that's a whole other thing. | no; that's a whole other | No that's a whole other | no, that's a whole other thing. |
(Soundbite of song, "Cement Mixer") | (soundbite of, song "cement | (Soundbite of song "Cement | (soundbite of song, "cement mixer") |
(Singing) Cement mixer, put-ti, put-ti. A puddle o'veet, concrete. First you get some gravel, pour it in the vout, to mix a mess o'mortar you add cement and water and see the mellow roony come out. | (singing) cement mixer put-ti put-ti a puddle o'veet concrete first you get some, gravel pour it, in the vout to mix a mess o'mortar you add cement and water and see the mellow, roony come | (Singing) Cement mixer put-ti put-ti A puddle o'veet concrete First. you get some gravel pour it in the vout to mix a, mess. o'mortar. you, add, cement and, water and see the mellow, roony come | (singing) cement mixer, put-ti, put-ti. a puddle o'veet, concrete. first you get some gravel, pour it in the vout, to mix a mess o'mortar you add cement and water and see the mellow roony come out. |
As NPR's Laura Sydell reports, Google is one of many companies vying for a big piece of a display ad market, a market that's becoming more targeted and more lucrative. | as npr's laura sydell reports google is one of many companies. vying for a big piece of. a display ad market a market that's. becoming more targeted, and more | As NPR's Laura Sydell reports; Google is one. of many companies vying for a big piece of a display ad market a. market that's. becoming, more targeted and more | as npr's laura sydell reports, google is one of many companies vying for a big piece of a display ad market, a market that's becoming more targeted and more lucrative. |
The colorful automobile advertisement on your computer five years ago may not look different from the one you see today. But behind the scenes, it sure is different. Let's imagine an Internet user named Jane Smith who was online looking at cars on the General Motors website. | the, colorful automobile, advertisement on your computer five years ago may not look different from the, one you, see today but behind, the scenes it sure is different let's imagine an internet user, named jane. smith who was online. looking at. cars on the general motors | The colorful automobile advertisement on your computer five years ago may not look; different from the one you see today But behind the scenes it sure is; different Let's imagine an Internet user named Jane Smith who was online looking at cars on, the General Motors | the colorful automobile advertisement on your computer five years ago may not look different from the one you see today. but behind the scenes, it sure is different. let's imagine an internet user named jane smith who was online looking at cars on the general motors website. |
As Jane visited the website, they placed a cookie on her browser. | as jane visited the website they placed a cookie on her, | As Jane visited the website, they placed a cookie on, her | as jane visited the website, they placed a cookie on her browser. |
The tracking device for GM shows Jane was looking for a car, explains Michael Baker of DataXu, which advises online advertisers. | the tracking device for, gm shows jane was looking for a car explains michael baker of dataxu which advises online | The tracking device for GM shows Jane was looking for a car explains Michael Baker of DataXu which advises online | the tracking device for gm shows jane was looking for a car, explains michael baker of dataxu, which advises online advertisers. |
They've measured the fact that you came to their website, but you did not buy. | they've measured the fact that you came to their website but you did not | They've, measured the fact that you came to their website but you did not | they've measured the fact that you came to their website, but you did not buy. |
But they know Jane was looking, and is probably in the market for a car. The cookie lets them follow her. | but they know jane; was looking and is probably in the market for a car the cookie lets them. follow | But. they know, Jane was looking and. is probably in the market for a; car The cookie lets them follow | but they know jane was looking, and is probably in the market for a car. the cookie lets them follow her. |
As she continues surfing, she next goes to CNN. | as she continues surfing she next goes to | As she continues surfing she next goes to | as she continues surfing, she next goes to cnn. |
And guess what Jane sees? | and guess what jane | And guess, what Jane | and guess what jane sees? |
She sees an ad for a new car. | she sees an ad for a new | She sees an ad for a; new | she sees an ad for a new car. |
And what they know about you can get even more personal, says Joanna O'Connell, who follows online display advertising for Forrester Research. | and what they know about you can get, even more personal says joanna o'connell who follows online. display advertising for forrester | And what. they know about you can get even more personal says Joanna O'Connell who follows online display advertising for Forrester | and what they know about you can get even more personal, says joanna o'connell, who follows online display advertising for forrester research. |
Your gender, your age, your household income, you know, whether you have children, psychographic information, like whether or not you consider yourself to be an introvert or an extrovert or a liberal or conservative. | your gender your, age your household income you know whether you have, children psychographic information like whether or not you consider yourself to be. an introvert or. an extrovert or a liberal or | Your; gender your age your household income you know whether, you have children psychographic information like whether or not you consider yourself to be an introvert or an extrovert. or a; liberal or | your gender, your age, your household income, you know, whether you have children, psychographic information, like whether or not you consider yourself to be an introvert or an extrovert or a liberal or conservative. |
And if you registered for something - say, a Yahoo email account - you give the company your name, gender, birth date and zip code, says Mitch Spolan of the company's ad division. | and if you registered for something - say a yahoo email account - you give the company your name gender birth date and zip code says mitch spolan of the company's ad | And if you registered for something - say a Yahoo, email account - you give the company your. name gender birth date and zip code says Mitch Spolan of the company's ad, | and if you registered for something - say, a yahoo email account - you give the company your name, gender, birth date and zip code, says mitch spolan of the company's ad division. |
There is certain information that they volunteer when they're registered that we can leverage to deliver even a more targeted message to them. | there. is certain information that they volunteer when they're registered that we can leverage to deliver even a more. targeted message to | There is certain information that they volunteer when they're registered that we can leverage to deliver even a more targeted message to | there is certain information that they volunteer when they're registered that we can leverage to deliver even a more targeted message to them. |
Yahoo runs something called an ad exchange. It's a computerized auction for ad placement. This is how it works: When Jane Smith arrives on a particular webpage - say Yahoo Finance - all sorts of information about her is sent to the exchange. In a millisecond, advertisers may know that Jane is looking for a car, that sh... | yahoo runs something called an. ad exchange it's a computerized auction for ad placement this, is how it works: when, jane smith arrives on a particular webpage. - say yahoo finance - all sorts of. information. about her is sent to the exchange in a millisecond advertisers may know that jane. is looking for a car that ... | Yahoo runs something called an. ad exchange It's, a computerized, auction for. ad; placement This is how it works: When Jane Smith arrives on a particular webpage - say Yahoo Finance - all sorts of information about her is. sent, to. the exchange In a millisecond advertisers may know, that Jane is looking for a car tha... | yahoo runs something called an ad exchange. it's a computerized auction for ad placement. this is how it works: when jane smith arrives on a particular webpage - say yahoo finance - all sorts of information about her is sent to the exchange. in a millisecond, advertisers may know that jane is looking for a car, that sh... |
And we have thousands of advertisers that are bidding in real time on these impressions to reach the target audience that they're seeking. | and we have thousands of advertisers that, are bidding in real time on these impressions to reach the target audience that they're | And we have thousands of advertisers that are bidding in. real time on these impressions to reach the target audience that they're | and we have thousands of advertisers that are bidding in real time on these impressions to reach the target audience that they're seeking. |
Jane's eyes go to the highest bidder. The result is that Jane may see an ad for an SUV that's family safe and is for sale where she lives in Phoenix. Analyst O'Connell says this kind of targeted advertising is what's helping to revive online display ads. | jane's eyes go to, the. highest bidder the, result is. that jane may; see an ad for an suv that's family safe and is for sale where she lives in phoenix analyst o'connell says this kind of targeted advertising is, what's helping to revive online display | Jane's eyes go to the highest bidder The result is that Jane may see an ad for an SUV that's family safe and is for sale where she lives in Phoenix Analyst O'Connell says this kind of targeted advertising is what's helping to revive online display | jane's eyes go to the highest bidder. the result is that jane may see an ad for an suv that's family safe and is for sale where she lives in phoenix. analyst o'connell says this kind of targeted advertising is what's helping to revive online display ads. |
You know, it's less waste. It's a better impression for them, and they're going to be willing to pay more. | you, know it's less waste it's a better impression for them and they're going to be willing to pay | You know it's less waste It's. a better impression for them and they're going to be. willing to pay | you know, it's less waste. it's a better impression for them, and they're going to be willing to pay more. |
In the last 20 years, online ads keep getting more targeted - from food ads on the cooking site, to the search ads Google pioneered. And according to the analyst firm eMarketer, the US display ad market is set to grow from just over 34 percent of online ads to more than 40 percent by 2014. But the new world of targeted... | in the; last 20 years online ads keep getting more, targeted - from food ads on the cooking site to; the search ads google pioneered and; according to the analyst firm emarketer the us display ad market. is set, to, grow from just over 34 percent of online, ads to more than 40 percent by 2014. but the new, world of tar... | In the last 20 years online ads, keep getting more targeted, - from food ads on the cooking site to the search ads Google pioneered And according to the analyst firm eMarketer the, US display ad market is set to. grow from just over 34 percent of, online ads to more than 40 percent by 2014. But the new, world of target... | in the last 20 years, online ads keep getting more targeted - from food ads on the cooking site, to the search ads google pioneered. and according to the analyst firm emarketer, the us display ad market is set to grow from just over 34 percent of online ads to more than 40 percent by 2014. but the new world of targeted... |
And we begin with actual votes when we can, and a couple of congressional runoffs yesterday in Georgia. | and we begin with actual votes when we can and a couple of congressional runoffs yesterday in | And we begin with actual votes when we can and, a. couple. of congressional. runoffs yesterday. in | and we begin with actual votes when we can, and a couple of congressional runoffs yesterday in georgia. |
Gelvosa and Gerritsen are part of a generation for whom global warming has been hanging overhead like the sword of Damocles. In fact, all the young farmers we talked to for this story mentioned environmental health and climate change as factors in choosing a life on the land. It's a generation that has grown up in the ... | gelvosa, and gerritsen are, part of a generation for whom global warming has been hanging overhead like, the sword of damocles in, fact. all the young farmers we talked to for this story mentioned. environmental health and climate. change as factors in choosing a. life on the, land it's a generation that has grown up i... | Gelvosa and Gerritsen are part of a generation for whom global warming has been hanging overhead like the sword of Damocles In fact, all the young farmers we talked to for this story mentioned environmental health and climate change as factors in choosing a life on the land It's a generation that has grown up in the di... | gelvosa and gerritsen are part of a generation for whom global warming has been hanging overhead like the sword of damocles. in fact, all the young farmers we talked to for this story mentioned environmental health and climate change as factors in choosing a life on the land. it's a generation that has grown up in the ... |
It's very fulfilling work and noble work. | it's. very fulfilling work and noble | It's very fulfilling work and, noble | it's very fulfilling work and noble work. |
Certainly in Maine, farmers under the age of 35 have increased by 40 percent, when nationally that increase is 1.5 percent. | certainly in maine farmers under the, age of 35 have increased by 40 percent when nationally that increase is | Certainly in Maine farmers under the age of, 35 have increased by 40 percent when nationally, that, increase is | certainly in maine, farmers under the age of 35 have increased by 40 percent, when nationally that increase is 1.5 percent. |
Young farmers are being drawn to other rural Northeastern states as well, says John Rebar, executive director of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont were all hotbeds of activity during the previous back-to-the-land movement of the 1970s. Many of those pioneers stayed and help... | young farmers are being drawn, to other rural northeastern states as well says john rebar executive director of the university of maine. cooperative extension maine. new hampshire and vermont were all hotbeds of activity during the previous back-to-the-land movement of the 1970s many, of those pioneers stayed and helpe... | Young farmers are being drawn to other rural Northeastern states as, well says John Rebar; executive director of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Maine New Hampshire. and Vermont were all hotbeds of activity during the previous back-to-the-land movement of the 1970s Many of those pioneers stayed and helped... | young farmers are being drawn to other rural northeastern states as well, says john rebar, executive director of the university of maine cooperative extension. maine, new hampshire and vermont were all hotbeds of activity during the previous back-to-the-land movement of the 1970s. many of those pioneers stayed and help... |
I was called Farmer by my classmates in high school. That was OK with me, but you could tell it wasn't a term of endearment. There was a lot of negativity about encouraging young people to go into farming. So it's a cultural shift that says we value this as a part of our society. We want this to be part of our social f... | i was called farmer by my classmates in high school that was ok with me but you could tell it wasn't a term of endearment there was a lot of, negativity about encouraging young people to. go into farming so it's, a cultural shift that says we value this as a part of our society we want this to be part, of our social fa... | I was, called Farmer by my. classmates in high school That was; OK with, me but you. could tell it wasn't a term of endearment There was a lot of, negativity about encouraging young people to go into farming, So it's a cultural, shift that says we value this as a part of our society. We want this to be part of our soci... | i was called farmer by my classmates in high school. that was ok with me, but you could tell it wasn't a term of endearment. there was a lot of negativity about encouraging young people to go into farming. so it's a cultural shift that says we value this as a part of our society. we want this to be part of our social f... |
And part of making it work means access to land. Gelvosa and Gerritsen on their coastal farm, where acreage is more expensive than it is inland, say they're luckier than most. Gerritsen's parents had bought the property years before, which made starting up for the couple a lot easier. | and, part, of making it work means access to land gelvosa and gerritsen; on their coastal farm where. acreage is more, expensive than it is inland say they're luckier than most gerritsen's parents had bought the property years before which made starting up for the couple a lot | And part of making it work means access, to land Gelvosa and Gerritsen on their coastal farm where acreage is more, expensive than it, is; inland say they're luckier than most Gerritsen's parents had bought. the property years before which made starting up, for the couple a lot | and part of making it work means access to land. gelvosa and gerritsen on their coastal farm, where acreage is more expensive than it is inland, say they're luckier than most. gerritsen's parents had bought the property years before, which made starting up for the couple a lot easier. |
In Iowa, farmland prices are inching toward $9,000 per acre, which has some financial experts talking about a farmland bubble. But sparsely developed states like Maine still possess affordable lands, which savvy young farmers with a little money and a lot of elbow grease are starting to acquire. | in iowa farmland prices are inching toward. $9,000 per acre, which has some financial experts talking about; a, farmland bubble but; sparsely developed states like maine still possess affordable lands which savvy young farmers with. a little money and a lot of elbow grease are starting to | In Iowa farmland prices are inching toward, $9,000 per acre which has some financial experts talking about a farmland bubble But sparsely developed; states like Maine, still possess affordable lands which savvy young farmers, with a little money and a lot of elbow grease are starting to; | in iowa, farmland prices are inching toward $9,000 per acre, which has some financial experts talking about a farmland bubble. but sparsely developed states like maine still possess affordable lands, which savvy young farmers with a little money and a lot of elbow grease are starting to acquire. |
Gene and Mary Margaret Ripley are just such a pair. In what's often cited as one of the poorest counties east of the Mississippi, they paid less than $200,000 for a full house, barn, eight acres of hay fields and enough land for their organic vegetable business. | gene and mary margaret ripley are just such; a pair in what's often cited as one of the poorest counties east of the; mississippi they paid less than $200,000 for a full. house barn eight acres of hay fields and enough land for their organic vegetable | Gene and Mary Margaret Ripley are. just such a pair In what's often cited as one of the poorest counties east of, the Mississippi they paid less than $200,000 for, a full house barn eight acres. of hay fields and enough land for their, organic vegetable | gene and mary margaret ripley are just such a pair. in what's often cited as one of the poorest counties east of the mississippi, they paid less than $200,000 for a full house, barn, eight acres of hay fields and enough land for their organic vegetable business. |
The whole property, we have 38 acres, but most of that is woods. And we did about 2.5 acres of cash crops this year. | the whole property we have 38 acres but most of that is woods and we did about 2.5 acres of cash crops this | The. whole property we have 38 acres but most of that is woods And we did about 2.5 acres of cash crops, this | the whole property, we have 38 acres, but most of that is woods. and we did about 2.5 acres of cash crops this year. |
We are getting to the point where demand is outstripping our supply, and so this year we cleared a one-acre section of woods right here. And just last week, which is really exciting, we just hired our first full-time employee, who is going to be starting in the spring. | we are getting to the point where demand is outstripping our supply and so this year we cleared a one-acre section of woods right here. and just last week which is really exciting we just hired our first full-time employee who is going to be starting in the | We are getting to the, point where demand is outstripping our supply and so this year we cleared a one-acre section of, woods right here And just last week which is really exciting we just. hired our first full-time employee who is going to be. starting in the, | we are getting to the point where demand is outstripping our supply, and so this year we cleared a one-acre section of woods right here. and just last week, which is really exciting, we just hired our first full-time employee, who is going to be starting in the spring. |
Twenty- and 30-somethings like Gelvosa and Gerritsen and the Ripleys represent the new face of the new farmer, say John Rebar with Cooperative Extension. They're college-educated, concerned about quality of life, and they've cashed in the usual benefits of a professional life, such as a medical plan, a retirement schem... | twenty- and 30-somethings like gelvosa and gerritsen; and the ripleys represent the new face of the new farmer say john rebar with cooperative extension they're college-educated concerned about quality of life and they've cashed in the usual benefits of a professional life such as a medical plan a retirement scheme and... | Twenty- and 30-somethings like Gelvosa and, Gerritsen and the; Ripleys represent, the new face of the new farmer say John Rebar with Cooperative Extension, They're college-educated concerned about, quality of life and they've cashed in the usual benefits of a professional life such as a medical, plan a retirement schem... | twenty- and 30-somethings like gelvosa and gerritsen and the ripleys represent the new face of the new farmer, say john rebar with cooperative extension. they're college-educated, concerned about quality of life, and they've cashed in the usual benefits of a professional life, such as a medical plan, a retirement schem... |
This is about creating something. This is about building something themselves. This is about using their two hands to make a difference | this, is about. creating something this is. about building something themselves this is about, using their two hands to make a | This is about creating something This is, about building something themselves This is about using their two, hands to make a. | this is about creating something. this is about building something themselves. this is about using their two hands to make a difference |
And, he says, this new generation of farmers - well, they've made farming cool again. For NPR News, I'm Jennifer Mitchell. | and he says this new generation of farmers - well they've made farming cool; again for npr news i'm jennifer | And he says this new generation of farmers - well, they've made farming cool again For NPR; News I'm Jennifer | and, he says, this new generation of farmers - well, they've made farming cool again. for npr news, i'm jennifer mitchell. |
Here's one thing missing from GM's plan, the answer to this question: Will the company actually make any money? That's the question posed in a column by Wall Street Journal columnist Evan Newmark. And, Evan, how can they truly answer that question, given how unpredictable the economy is these days? | here's one thing missing from gm's plan the answer to this, question: will the company actually make any money? that's the question posed in a; column by wall street, journal columnist evan newmark and evan how can, they truly answer that question given how unpredictable the economy is these | Here's, one thing missing from GM's plan the answer to this question: Will the company actually make any money? That's the question posed in a column by Wall Street Journal columnist Evan Newmark And Evan how can they truly answer that question given how unpredictable the economy is these | here's one thing missing from gm's plan, the answer to this question: will the company actually make any money? that's the question posed in a column by wall street journal columnist evan newmark. and, evan, how can they truly answer that question, given how unpredictable the economy is these days? |
Well, in fairness, they probably can't answer the question right away, but they can produce a plan that shows a path to profitability. | well in fairness they probably can't answer the question right away but they can produce a plan that shows a path to | Well in fairness they probably can't, answer, the question right away but they can. produce. a plan that, shows a path, to | well, in fairness, they probably can't answer the question right away, but they can produce a plan that shows a path to profitability. |
Well, what do you think of their plan? You've read it. | well what do you think of their plan? you've read | Well what. do you. think of their, plan? You've read | well, what do you think of their plan? you've read it. |
I don't think it's too great, actually. | i don't think it's too great | I don't think it's too great | i don't think it's too great, actually. |
So, besides that, the fact that they don't put forth any idea of how they're going to be profitable, what else bothers you? | so, besides that the fact that they don't put forth any idea of how they're going, to be profitable what else bothers | So besides that the fact that they don't put forth any idea of how they're going to be profitable what else bothers | so, besides that, the fact that they don't put forth any idea of how they're going to be profitable, what else bothers you? |
I think the way to look at the plan is as a political plan as opposed to an economic plan. It's geared to getting Congress to approve $18 billion in bailout loans. It's not really geared to proving that GM is going to be a dynamic, profitable company three or four years from now. | i think the way to look at the plan is as a political plan as opposed to an economic plan it's geared to getting congress to approve $18 billion in bailout loans it's not really geared to proving that gm is going to. be, a dynamic profitable company three or four years from | I think the way to look at the plan is as a political plan as, opposed to an economic plan It's geared to getting Congress to approve $18 billion in bailout loans It's not really geared to proving that GM is going, to be a dynamic profitable company three or four years from | i think the way to look at the plan is as a political plan as opposed to an economic plan. it's geared to getting congress to approve $18 billion in bailout loans. it's not really geared to proving that gm is going to be a dynamic, profitable company three or four years from now. |
What do you think of Larry Burns's assertion, he's the vice president of R&D at GM we just had on - his assertion that the car company is ready and willing to bring out all these cars that people say they want, more fuel-efficient cars. | what do you think of larry burns's assertion he's the vice president of r&d at gm we just had on - his. assertion that the car company. is ready, and willing to bring out all, these cars. that people say they want more fuel-efficient | What do you think of Larry Burns's assertion he's the vice president of R&D at GM we. just had on - his assertion that the car company is ready and, willing to bring. out all these cars that people say they want, more fuel-efficient | what do you think of larry burns's assertion, he's the vice president of r&d at gm we just had on - his assertion that the car company is ready and willing to bring out all these cars that people say they want, more fuel-efficient cars. |
I get nervous whenever politicians start serving as a proxy for the marketplace. If there is a market for an economical and efficient hybrid car or an electric car, then consumers will buy it. And so, the ultimate test on any product is whether not a consumer will buy it. And using that test, Detroit has failed over ... | i. get nervous whenever politicians start serving as. a proxy for the marketplace if there is a market for an economical and efficient hybrid car or an electric, car then consumers. will. buy it and so the ultimate, test on any; product is whether not a consumer will buy, it and using, that test, detroit has. failed ... | I get nervous whenever politicians start serving as a proxy for the marketplace If there is a market for an economical and efficient hybrid car. or. an electric car then consumers will buy it And so the ultimate test on any product is whether not a consumer will buy; it And using that test. Detroit has failed over th... | i get nervous whenever politicians start serving as a proxy for the marketplace. if there is a market for an economical and efficient hybrid car or an electric car, then consumers will buy it. and so, the ultimate test on any product is whether not a consumer will buy it. and using that test, detroit has failed over ... |
So, do you think that GM cannot succeed, that even if it gets this money, this $18 billion it's looking for, it will fail eventually? | so do you think that gm cannot succeed that even if it gets this money this $18 billion it's looking for it will fail | So do you think that GM cannot succeed that even if it gets. this, money this $18 billion it's looking for it will fail, | so, do you think that gm cannot succeed, that even if it gets this money, this $18 billion it's looking for, it will fail eventually? |
The name of my piece was "Why General Motors is Doomed," so that's not particularly optimistic. It's almost as if they've got to start from scratch. A lot of this money is just throwing good money after bad. And it's sad, but it's true. | the name of my piece was "why general motors is doomed" so that's not particularly, optimistic it's almost as if they've got to start; from scratch a lot of, this money is just throwing good money after. bad and it's sad but it's | The name of my piece was "Why, General Motors is Doomed" so. that's not particularly optimistic It's almost as if they've got to start from scratch A lot of this. money is just throwing good money after bad And it's sad but it's | the name of my piece was "why general motors is doomed," so that's not particularly optimistic. it's almost as if they've got to start from scratch. a lot of this money is just throwing good money after bad. and it's sad, but it's true. |
They're placing a lot of their hopes on the Chevy Volt, the electric car that's due out at the end of 2010. What do you think about that, and do you think that that's enough to help the company? | they're placing a lot of their, hopes on. the chevy volt. the electric car that's due out. at the end of 2010. what do you think about that and do you think that that's enough to help the | They're placing a lot of their hopes on the Chevy Volt the electric car that's due out at the end of 2010. What do you, think about that and do you think that. that's enough to help the | they're placing a lot of their hopes on the chevy volt, the electric car that's due out at the end of 2010. what do you think about that, and do you think that that's enough to help the company? |
In reading through the General Motors restructuring plan, they talk about it as if it's the next Ford Model T. I think the language that they use is a fundamental reinvention of the American automobile industry. And, you know, I hope it is, but you have to be skeptical about anything coming out that will fundamentall... | in reading. through, the general motors. restructuring plan they talk about it as if it's the next ford model t i think the language, that they use is a fundamental reinvention of the american, automobile industry and you know i. hope it is but you have to be skeptical about anything coming out that will fundamentall... | In reading through the General Motors restructuring plan they talk about it as if it's the next Ford, Model T I, think the language, that they use is a fundamental reinvention, of the American automobile, industry And you know. I hope it is but you have to be skeptical about anything coming out, that will fundamental... | in reading through the general motors restructuring plan, they talk about it as if it's the next ford model t. i think the language that they use is a fundamental reinvention of the american automobile industry. and, you know, i hope it is, but you have to be skeptical about anything coming out that will fundamentall... |
Is there anything that GM can say when they go before Congress tomorrow and Friday? Is there anything that they should do, do you think, that could save it? | is there anything that gm can say when they go before congress tomorrow and friday? is there anything that they should do do you think that, could save | Is, there anything that GM can say when they go. before Congress tomorrow and; Friday? Is there anything that, they should do do you think that. could save | is there anything that gm can say when they go before congress tomorrow and friday? is there anything that they should do, do you think, that could save it? |
Chester says it can be information many people don't want public: health conditions, financial matters. Plus, increasingly, people are taking care of business and doing their banking online. | chester says it can be information many people don't, want public: health conditions financial matters plus increasingly people are taking care of business and doing their banking | Chester says it; can be information many people don't want public: health conditions financial matters Plus increasingly people are taking. care of business and doing their banking | chester says it can be information many people don't want public: health conditions, financial matters. plus, increasingly, people are taking care of business and doing their banking online. |
And these big institutions, these Fortune 1,000 companies, these big advertising companies, not only do they know that, but they're studying those behaviors very closely. | and. these big institutions these fortune 1,000 companies these big advertising companies not only do they know that but they're. studying those behaviors very | And these big institutions these Fortune 1,000 companies these big advertising companies not only do they know that but they're; studying those behaviors very | and these big institutions, these fortune 1,000 companies, these big advertising companies, not only do they know that, but they're studying those behaviors very closely. |
Proposed legislation could give consumers more control over their own information. But the industry will regulate itself, because they don't want to offend potential customers, says analyst Joanna O'Connell. She says many people find it creepy when an ad follows them around. | proposed legislation could give consumers more control over their own information but the industry will regulate itself because they don't want to offend potential customers says analyst joanna o'connell she says many people find it creepy when an ad follows. them; | Proposed legislation could give consumers more control over their, own information But the industry will regulate itself because they don't want to offend potential customers says analyst Joanna O'Connell She says many people find it creepy when an ad follows them | proposed legislation could give consumers more control over their own information. but the industry will regulate itself, because they don't want to offend potential customers, says analyst joanna o'connell. she says many people find it creepy when an ad follows them around. |
There's sort of the human element, the sort of ick factor. And marketers are aware of that. Depending on the marketer, there are some that are very reticent about using certain types of targeting. | there's sort of the human element, the sort of ick factor; and marketers are aware of that depending on the marketer there are some that are very reticent about using certain types of, | There's sort of the human element, the sort of ick factor And marketers; are aware of, that Depending on the. marketer there are some, that are very reticent; about using certain types of, | there's sort of the human element, the sort of ick factor. and marketers are aware of that. depending on the marketer, there are some that are very reticent about using certain types of targeting. |
Laura Sydell, NPR news, San Francisco. | laura sydell npr news san | Laura Sydell NPR news San. | laura sydell, npr news, san francisco. |
NPR's Business News starts with China rejecting a stake in Citigroup. | npr's business news starts with china rejecting a stake in | NPR's Business News starts with China rejecting. a stake in | npr's business news starts with china rejecting a stake in citigroup. |
China's government is rejecting one of its bank's plans to invest billions of dollars in the U.S. financial giant Citigroup. That's according to today's Wall Street Journal. China and other Asian and Middle Eastern governments have been investing heavily in U.S. companies. | china's government. is rejecting. one of its bank's plans. to invest billions of dollars in the u.s financial giant citigroup that's according to today's wall street journal china and other asian and middle eastern governments have. been investing heavily in u.s. | China's government is rejecting one of its bank's plans to invest billions of dollars in. the U.S financial giant. Citigroup That's according to today's Wall Street, Journal China and other Asian and Middle Eastern, governments have been investing heavily in U.S | china's government is rejecting one of its bank's plans to invest billions of dollars in the u.s. financial giant citigroup. that's according to today's wall street journal. china and other asian and middle eastern governments have been investing heavily in u.s. companies. |
It's sparked concern in the U.S., and apparently China's government is also having second thoughts about where its money is going. Its move comes as Citigroup is expected to announce that it's cutting more than 20,000 jobs. | it's sparked concern in the, u.s., and apparently china's government is also having second thoughts about where its money is going its move comes as citigroup, is expected to announce, that it's cutting more than | It's sparked concern in the U.S., and, apparently China's government is also having. second thoughts about where its money is going Its move comes as, Citigroup is expected to announce that it's cutting more than | it's sparked concern in the u.s., and apparently china's government is also having second thoughts about where its money is going. its move comes as citigroup is expected to announce that it's cutting more than 20,000 jobs. |
From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Michele Norris. | from npr news this is all things considered i'm, michele, | From NPR News this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED I'm Michele | from npr news, this is all things considered. i'm michele norris. |
And I'm Melissa Block. | and i'm melissa, | And I'm Melissa | and i'm melissa block. |
More help is on the way. That's the message from the Obama administration to the auto industry. The Treasury Department announced today that it'll provide up to $5 billion to prevent the collapse of the nation's auto parts suppliers. In recent weeks, major parts makers have been edging toward bankruptcy, threatening th... | more help is on the way that's the message from the obama administration to the auto industry the treasury department announced today that it'll provide up to $5 billion to prevent the collapse, of the nation's auto parts suppliers in recent weeks major parts makers have been edging; toward bankruptcy threatening the e... | More help is on the way That's; the message from. the Obama administration to the auto industry The Treasury Department announced today that it'll provide up to $5 billion to prevent the; collapse of the nation's auto parts suppliers In recent weeks major parts makers have been edging toward, bankruptcy threatening the... | more help is on the way. that's the message from the obama administration to the auto industry. the treasury department announced today that it'll provide up to $5 billion to prevent the collapse of the nation's auto parts suppliers. in recent weeks, major parts makers have been edging toward bankruptcy, threatening th... |
NPR's Frank Langfitt has been in Detroit this week visiting some of those suppliers, and Frank, tell us more about these companies and the role they play in the industry. | npr's frank, langfitt has been in detroit this week visiting some of those suppliers and frank tell us more about these companies and the role they play in the; | NPR's Frank Langfitt has. been in Detroit this week visiting some of those. suppliers and Frank, tell us more about these companies and the. role they play in the | npr's frank langfitt has been in detroit this week visiting some of those suppliers, and frank, tell us more about these companies and the role they play in the industry. |
Well, you know what, Melissa, most of the parts in a car: radio, the gears, the steering column, they aren't made by GM, or Chrysler or Ford, they're actually made by these supply companies. There are about 4,000 of them. Many of them now are really in terrible shape. There's been this collapse in auto sales. That mean... | well you, know what melissa most of the parts in a. car: radio the gears the steering column they aren't made by gm or chrysler or ford they're actually made by these supply companies there are about 4,000 of them many of them now are really in terrible shape there's been this collapse in auto sales that, means orders,... | Well you know what Melissa most of the parts in a, car: radio the gears the steering column they; aren't made by GM or Chrysler or Ford they're actually made by these supply companies There are, about 4,000 of them Many of them now are really in terrible shape There's been this collapse in auto, sales That means orders... | well, you know what, melissa, most of the parts in a car: radio, the gears, the steering column, they aren't made by gm, or chrysler or ford, they're actually made by these supply companies. there are about 4,000 of them. many of them now are really in terrible shape. there's been this collapse in auto sales. that mean... |
Now Treasury Department was worried that if these suppliers collapse, it could cost a lot of jobs. A lot of people don't realize this, but the scale of the industry is huge. These suppliers have 500, 600,000 workers. It's a lot more than the Detroit Three and failure, you know, could just have a really big impact on un... | now treasury department was worried that. if these suppliers collapse it could, cost a lot of jobs a lot of people don't realize this but the scale of the industry is, huge these suppliers have, 500, 600,000 workers it's a lot. more than the detroit three. and failure you know could just have a really big impact on. un... | Now Treasury Department was worried that if these suppliers collapse it could cost a lot of jobs A lot of, people, don't realize this but the scale; of the industry is huge These; suppliers have 500, 600,000 workers It's a lot more than the Detroit Three; and failure you know could just have a really big impact on unem... | now treasury department was worried that if these suppliers collapse, it could cost a lot of jobs. a lot of people don't realize this, but the scale of the industry is huge. these suppliers have 500, 600,000 workers. it's a lot more than the detroit three and failure, you know, could just have a really big impact on un... |
And that's led to this announcement today from Treasury. What exactly are they planning to do to prop up these suppliers? | and. that's led to this announcement. today from treasury. what exactly are they planning to do, to, prop. up these | And that's led to this announcement today from Treasury What exactly are they. planning to do to prop up these | and that's led to this announcement today from treasury. what exactly are they planning to do to prop up these suppliers? |
Well, they've got to get them cash. I mean, this is the key problem. And the government is putting up money from the Troubled Asset Relief Program, TARP, to guarantee that suppliers get paid for their parts. So that even if GM or Chrysler run short, the suppliers can still get the money they need to keep the lines runn... | well they've got. to, get them, cash i mean this is the key problem and the government is putting up money from the troubled asset relief program tarp to guarantee that suppliers get paid for their parts so, that even if gm or chrysler run short the suppliers can still get the money they need to keep the lines running ... | Well they've got to get. them cash I mean this is the key problem And, the government is putting, up money from the. Troubled Asset Relief Program. TARP to guarantee that suppliers get paid for their parts So that. even if GM or Chrysler run short the suppliers can still get the, money they need to keep the lines runni... | well, they've got to get them cash. i mean, this is the key problem. and the government is putting up money from the troubled asset relief program, tarp, to guarantee that suppliers get paid for their parts. so that even if gm or chrysler run short, the suppliers can still get the money they need to keep the lines runn... |
The government's going to charge a small fee for this guarantee. And they say they expect to get paid back, that they're not just pumping money into these companies. And they see this primarily as sort of a, you know, an emergency stop gap measure. | the government's going to charge a small fee for this guarantee and they, say they expect to get paid back that they're not just, pumping money into these companies and they. see this primarily as sort of a you know an emergency stop. gap | The government's going, to charge a small fee for this, guarantee And they say they expect to. get paid back that they're not just pumping money into these companies And they see this primarily as sort of a you know an emergency stop gap | the government's going to charge a small fee for this guarantee. and they say they expect to get paid back, that they're not just pumping money into these companies. and they see this primarily as sort of a, you know, an emergency stop gap measure. |
And what are you hearing from the auto parts suppliers that you've been visiting this week? | and. what are you hearing from the auto parts suppliers that you've been visiting this | And, what are you hearing from, the auto, parts suppliers that you've been visiting this | and what are you hearing from the auto parts suppliers that you've been visiting this week? |
Well, the initial reaction is relief that at least something's getting done. Frankly, they've been screaming for help for weeks, and they have been meeting with the White House task force on autos. And small suppliers here each week were just handing in the keys. They were running out of money and people were just givi... | well the initial reaction is relief that at least something's getting done frankly they've been screaming for help for weeks and they have been, meeting with the white house task force on autos. and small. suppliers here each week were just handing in the keys they were running out of money and people were just giving ... | Well the initial reaction is relief that at least something's getting done. Frankly they've been screaming for. help for weeks and they have, been meeting with the White House. task. force on autos And small. suppliers here each week were just handing in the keys They, were running out of money and people were just giv... | well, the initial reaction is relief that at least something's getting done. frankly, they've been screaming for help for weeks, and they have been meeting with the white house task force on autos. and small suppliers here each week were just handing in the keys. they were running out of money and people were just givi... |
I was just on the phone not too long ago with a supplier who makes rough parts for transmission gears, and they sell up the supply chain to other companies that then tool those gears and send them to the carmakers. So this company was wondering, well, you know, we're really important to this industry, but how are, you ... | i, was just on the phone not too long ago with a supplier who makes rough parts for transmission gears and they sell up. the supply chain to other. companies. that then tool those gears and send them to. the carmakers so this, company was wondering well, you know we're really important to this industry but how are you ... | I was just on the phone not too long. ago, with a; supplier who makes. rough parts for transmission gears and they, sell up the. supply chain to other, companies that then tool those gears and send them to the carmakers So this. company was wondering well you know we're really important to this industry but how are you... | i was just on the phone not too long ago with a supplier who makes rough parts for transmission gears, and they sell up the supply chain to other companies that then tool those gears and send them to the carmakers. so this company was wondering, well, you know, we're really important to this industry, but how are, you ... |
Yeah, and $5 billion, you mentioned there are about 4,000 suppliers, is that enough money to go around all of them? | yeah, and $5 billion you mentioned there are about 4,000 suppliers is that enough money to go around all of | Yeah and $5 billion you mentioned there are about 4,000 suppliers is that enough money to go around all of | yeah, and $5 billion, you mentioned there are about 4,000 suppliers, is that enough money to go around all of them? |
Not at all - and that's the rub here. The industry was already really bloated before the recession - at least 20 percent too many companies, and everybody knew that it needed to shrink. Now because of the recession it needs to shrink dramatically. And what Treasury wants to make sure is to be clear that this is going t... | not at all - and that's the rub here the industry was already really bloated before the recession - at least 20 percent too many companies and everybody knew that, it needed, to shrink, now because of the recession it needs to shrink dramatically and what treasury wants to make sure is to be clear that this is going to... | Not at all - and that's the rub here The industry was already really bloated before the recession - at least 20 percent too many companies and everybody knew that it needed to shrink Now because of the recession, it needs to shrink dramatically And what Treasury wants to make sure is to be clear that, this is going to ... | not at all - and that's the rub here. the industry was already really bloated before the recession - at least 20 percent too many companies, and everybody knew that it needed to shrink. now because of the recession it needs to shrink dramatically. and what treasury wants to make sure is to be clear that this is going t... |
The government wants to prevent this from becoming like this quick chaotic collapse that would cause a lot of unnecessary damage. And Treasury says that, you know, the automakers, General Motors and Chrysler, it'll actually be up to them to decide which suppliers get these guarantees. So, in a way, the Detroit automake... | the government wants to prevent, this from becoming like this quick chaotic collapse that would. cause a lot of unnecessary damage and treasury says that you know the automakers general motors and chrysler it'll actually, be up to. them to. decide which suppliers get. these guarantees so in a, way the detroit automaker... | The government wants to prevent this from becoming like this quick chaotic collapse that would cause a lot, of unnecessary; damage And Treasury says that you know the automakers General Motors and Chrysler it'll, actually be up to them to decide which suppliers. get these guarantees So in a way the Detroit automakers w... | the government wants to prevent this from becoming like this quick chaotic collapse that would cause a lot of unnecessary damage. and treasury says that, you know, the automakers, general motors and chrysler, it'll actually be up to them to decide which suppliers get these guarantees. so, in a way, the detroit automake... |
Okay, NPR's Frank Langfitt reporting this week from Detroit. Frank, thanks so much. | okay npr's frank langfitt; reporting this week from detroit. frank thanks so | Okay NPR's, Frank Langfitt reporting this week from Detroit Frank. thanks so | okay, npr's frank langfitt reporting this week from detroit. frank, thanks so much. |
You're welcome, Melissa. | you're welcome | You're welcome | you're welcome, melissa. |
When he was elected to his first term in 2002, Governor Rod Blagojevich ran as a reformer. | when. he was elected to his, first term in, 2002, governor rod blagojevich ran as a | When he was elected to his first term, in 2002, Governor; Rod Blagojevich ran as a | when he was elected to his first term in 2002, governor rod blagojevich ran as a reformer. |
(Soundbite of Blagojevich speech, 2002) | (soundbite of blagojevich speech | (Soundbite of Blagojevich speech | (soundbite of blagojevich speech, 2002) |
The people of Illinois are good, honest, and hardworking. It is time, ladies and gentlemen. It is time for a government that's as good and as honest and as hardworking as the people of this great state. | the people of illinois are good honest and hardworking it is. time ladies and gentlemen. it is time for a government, that's as good and as honest and as hardworking; as the people of this great | The people of Illinois are good; honest and hardworking It; is time ladies and gentlemen It is time for a government that's as good and as honest and as hardworking as the. people of this great | the people of illinois are good, honest, and hardworking. it is time, ladies and gentlemen. it is time for a government that's as good and as honest and as hardworking as the people of this great state. |
About 15 miles away is a lake with a hiking trail and a waterfall. He comes here often with his brother Brian who lives close by. | about 15 miles away, is a lake with a hiking trail and a waterfall he comes here often with his, brother brian who lives close | About 15 miles away is a lake with a hiking, trail and a waterfall, He comes here often with his brother Brian who lives close | about 15 miles away is a lake with a hiking trail and a waterfall. he comes here often with his brother brian who lives close by. |
My first two were very straight hair as infants; I mean stick straight. And then when they got to be 13, 14 years old, whenever they hit puberty, the boys a little bit later, my daughter right around 13, became very curly, very wavy, and very frizzy. | my first two were very. straight hair as infants i mean. stick straight and then when they got to be 13, 14 years old whenever they hit, puberty the boys; a little bit, later my daughter right around, 13, became very curly very wavy and, very | My first two were very straight hair as, infants I mean stick straight And then when they got to be 13, 14 years old whenever they hit; puberty the boys a little bit later my daughter right around 13, became very. curly very wavy and very | my first two were very straight hair as infants; i mean stick straight. and then when they got to be 13, 14 years old, whenever they hit puberty, the boys a little bit later, my daughter right around 13, became very curly, very wavy, and very frizzy. |
I've always had curly hair, so I wondered: how often do hair change? Could it happen to me? I set off on a quest to find out. First, I called Barry Starr, a geneticist at Stanford University. He told me most people's hair won't switch between curly and straight. | i've always had curly hair so i wondered: how often do hair change? could it happen. to me? i set off, on a quest to find out first i called barry starr a geneticist at stanford university. he told me most people's hair won't switch between curly and | I've always had curly hair so I wondered: how, often do hair change? Could it happen to me? I set off on a quest to find out First I called Barry. Starr a geneticist at Stanford University He told me most, people's hair won't switch between curly and | i've always had curly hair, so i wondered: how often do hair change? could it happen to me? i set off on a quest to find out. first, i called barry starr, a geneticist at stanford university. he told me most people's hair won't switch between curly and straight. |
If your mom gives you a curly version of the gene and so does your dad, you end up with curly hair. If both parents give you the straight version, you end up with straight hair. But if one parent gives you the curly version and one parent gives you the straight version… | if your mom gives you a curly version of the gene and so does your dad you end up with curly hair if. both parents give you the straight version you end. up with straight hair but, if one parent gives you the curly version and. one parent gives you, the straight | If your mom gives you a curly version of, the gene and so does your dad. you end up with, curly hair If both; parents give you the straight version you end up with straight hair But if, one parent gives you the curly, version and one parent gives you the straight | if your mom gives you a curly version of the gene and so does your dad, you end up with curly hair. if both parents give you the straight version, you end up with straight hair. but if one parent gives you the curly version and one parent gives you the straight version… |
You could wind up with something in between. But he couldn't tell me why some people go through a hair transformation. | you could wind up. with something in between but he couldn't tell me why some people go. through a hair | You. could wind up with something in between But. he couldn't tell me why some people go through a hair | you could wind up with something in between. but he couldn't tell me why some people go through a hair transformation. |
It's an interesting genetic question, but I don't think there's an answer yet, and there may not be. | it's an interesting, genetic question but i don't think there's an answer yet and there may not | It's an interesting genetic question but I don't think there's an answer yet and, there may not | it's an interesting genetic question, but i don't think there's an answer yet, and there may not be. |
The next person I called is Dr. Paradi Mirmirani. She is a dermatologist in California specializing in hair. | the next person i called is dr, paradi mirmirani she is a dermatologist. in california. specializing in | The next person I called is Dr Paradi Mirmirani She is a dermatologist in California specializing in | the next person i called is dr. paradi mirmirani. she is a dermatologist in california specializing in hair. |
We do know that curly hair has a different shape than straight hair. | we do, know that curly hair has a different shape than straight | We do know that curly hair has a different shape than. straight | we do know that curly hair has a different shape than straight hair. |
And that shape depends on the shape of the hair follicle. This tiny structure guides the hair fiber up a sort of tube as it grows. The inside of the tube determines if the hair is curly or straight. | and, that shape depends on the shape of. the hair follicle this tiny structure guides the hair fiber up a sort of tube as it grows the inside. of the tube determines if the, hair is curly or | And that shape depends on the shape of the hair follicle This tiny structure guides the hair fiber up a. sort of, tube as it grows The inside of, the tube determines if the hair is curly or, | and that shape depends on the shape of the hair follicle. this tiny structure guides the hair fiber up a sort of tube as it grows. the inside of the tube determines if the hair is curly or straight. |
Curly hair is oval as it exits the scalp, whereas straight hair is circular as it exits the scalp, and it remains straight. | curly hair is oval as it exits the scalp whereas straight hair is circular. as it exits the scalp and it remains | Curly hair is oval as it exits the scalp whereas straight hair is circular as it exits the scalp and it. remains | curly hair is oval as it exits the scalp, whereas straight hair is circular as it exits the scalp, and it remains straight. |
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