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That's why more than a hundred Democrats in the House and the Senate who had access to the same intelligence voted to support removing Saddam Hussein from power.
that's why more than a hundred democrats in the house and the senate who had access. to the same intelligence voted to support removing, saddam. hussein from
That's why more. than a hundred Democrats in the House and the Senate who had access to the same. intelligence voted to support removing Saddam Hussein from
that's why more than a hundred democrats in the house and the senate who had access to the same intelligence voted to support removing saddam hussein from power.
Democrats do not dispute that they saw some of the same intelligence that the president did, but they say Mr. Bush and his allies used the intelligence selectively and made presentations to Congress and to the public that exaggerated the danger posed by Iraq. A Senate investigation found that the p...
democrats do not dispute that they saw some, of the same intelligence that, the president did but they say; mr bush and his allies used the. intelligence selectively and made presentations to congress, and to the public that exaggerated the danger posed; by. iraq a. senate investigation found that ...
Democrats; do not dispute that they saw some of the same intelligence that the. president did but they say Mr Bush. and. his allies used the intelligence selectively and made presentations to Congress and. to the public that exaggerated the danger posed by Iraq A Senate investigation found. that th...
democrats do not dispute that they saw some of the same intelligence that the president did, but they say mr. bush and his allies used the intelligence selectively and made presentations to congress and to the public that exaggerated the danger posed by iraq. a senate investigation found that the p...
These baseless attacks send the wrong signal to our troops and to an enemy that is questioning America's will. As our troops fight a ruthless enemy determined to destroy our way of life, they deserve to know that their elected leaders who voted to send them to war continue to stand behind them.
these baseless attacks send the wrong signal to our troops and to an enemy that is questioning america's will as our troops, fight a ruthless enemy determined to destroy our way of life, they deserve to know that their elected leaders who voted to send them to war continue to stand behind
These baseless. attacks send the wrong signal to our troops and to an enemy that is questioning America's will As our troops fight a ruthless enemy. determined to. destroy our. way of life they deserve to know that their elected leaders, who voted to send them to war continue to, stand behind
these baseless attacks send the wrong signal to our troops and to an enemy that is questioning america's will. as our troops fight a ruthless enemy determined to destroy our way of life, they deserve to know that their elected leaders who voted to send them to war continue to stand behind them.
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Democrats quickly fired back. One of them, Senator Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts, said the president was, quote, "using Veterans Day as a campaignlike attempt to rebuild his own credibility by tearing down those who seek the truth." Mr. Bush went after Democrats as an Associated Press poll found...
democrats quickly fired back one of them senator edward kennedy of massachusetts said the president was quote "using. veterans day, as a campaignlike attempt to, rebuild his own credibility by tearing down those who. seek. the truth" mr bush went after democrats as an associated press poll found h...
Democrats quickly fired back One of them, Senator Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts said the president. was quote "using Veterans Day. as. a campaignlike attempt to rebuild his own credibility by tearing down those who seek. the truth" Mr Bush went after Democrats as an Associated Press poll found h...
democrats quickly fired back. one of them, senator edward kennedy of massachusetts, said the president was, quote, "using veterans day as a campaignlike attempt to rebuild his own credibility by tearing down those who seek the truth." mr. bush went after democrats as an associated press poll found...
I'm Robert Smith at the Tobyhanna Army Depot in Pennsylvania. The president's speech delighted that assembled crowd of veterans here from World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq. While some joked that its 50-minute length was excessive, Dan Murphy, who was in the Air Force during the '80s, says that...
i'm robert; smith at the tobyhanna army depot in pennsylvania the president's, speech, delighted that assembled crowd; of, veterans here from world war ii korea vietnam and iraq while some joked that its 50-minute length was excessive dan murphy who was in the, air force. during the '80s says that...
I'm Robert Smith at. the Tobyhanna Army. Depot, in Pennsylvania The president's speech, delighted that assembled crowd of veterans here from World War II Korea. Vietnam and Iraq While some joked that its 50-minute length was, excessive Dan Murphy who was. in the Air Force during the '80s says that...
i'm robert smith at the tobyhanna army depot in pennsylvania. the president's speech delighted that assembled crowd of veterans here from world war ii, korea, vietnam and iraq. while some joked that its 50-minute length was excessive, dan murphy, who was in the air force during the '80s, says that...
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...been four years since 9/11, and I think we need to be reminded once in a while what we're doing over there, why we're there, why we're still there.
...been four years since 9/11, and i think we need to be reminded once, in a while what we're doing over there why we're there why we're still
...been four years since 9/11, and I think we. need, to be reminded. once in. a while what we're doing. over there why we're there. why we're still.
...been four years since 9/11, and i think we need to be reminded once in a while what we're doing over there, why we're there, why we're still there.
The president drew huge applause when he took on his critics, especially when he said that they should remain firm when the going gets tough. John Burns from Bushkill, Pennsylvania, served in the Korean War. He says nobody wants to shut down dissent about this war.
the president drew. huge, applause when he, took on his critics especially when he. said that they should remain. firm when the going gets tough john burns from bushkill pennsylvania served in the korean war he says nobody wants to shut down. dissent about this
The president drew huge applause when he took on his critics especially when he said that they should. remain firm when the going gets tough John Burns from Bushkill Pennsylvania served in the Korean War He says nobody wants to shut down dissent. about this;
the president drew huge applause when he took on his critics, especially when he said that they should remain firm when the going gets tough. john burns from bushkill, pennsylvania, served in the korean war. he says nobody wants to shut down dissent about this war.
That's your right--of every American, to question it. And controversy gives good results, but there's the right way and the wrong way. My opinion with some of the senators, they turn with the flow of the weather. You know, if you agree to do something, let's do it and let's finish it and let's do...
that's your right--of every american to question it and controversy. gives good results but there's the right, way and the wrong way my opinion. with some. of, the senators they turn with the flow of the weather you know if you. agree to do something. let's do it and let's finish it and, let's. d...
That's your right--of every American to question, it And controversy gives good results but there's the right way and the wrong way, My opinion with some of the senators, they turn. with the flow of the weather You know if you agree. to do something let's do it and let's finish, it and let's do i...
that's your right--of every american, to question it. and controversy gives good results, but there's the right way and the wrong way. my opinion with some of the senators, they turn with the flow of the weather. you know, if you agree to do something, let's do it and let's finish it and let's do...
But Michael Bowter(ph), who just returned from Iraq duty with the military police, says that the whole reason that the US went to Iraq is to foster democracy and that means standing behind it at home.
but michael bowter(ph), who just returned from iraq duty with the, military police says, that the whole reason that the us went to iraq is to foster democracy and, that means standing behind it at
But Michael Bowter(ph), who just returned from Iraq duty with the military police says that the whole reason that the US went to Iraq is to foster democracy and that means, standing behind it at
but michael bowter(ph), who just returned from iraq duty with the military police, says that the whole reason that the us went to iraq is to foster democracy and that means standing behind it at home.
I do think that there's a reason for question only because of the society we live in and the culture we live in. We want to make sure that we're doing the right thing and that we're doing what's best, both for, you know, homeland, for our country, and for the international community.
i do think that there's a. reason for; question only because of the society, we live in and the culture we live in we want to make sure that we're doing the right thing and that we're doing, what's best both for you know homeland for our country and for the international
I do think that there's a reason for question only because of, the; society we live in and the culture we live in We want to make sure that we're doing the right thing and that we're doing, what's best both for you know homeland, for our country and for, the international
i do think that there's a reason for question only because of the society we live in and the culture we live in. we want to make sure that we're doing the right thing and that we're doing what's best, both for, you know, homeland, for our country, and for the international community.
Another worker here at the Army depot in the audience, Russell Barrett, says it isn't necessarily political criticism that's causing low morale.
another worker here at the army depot in the audience russell barrett says it isn't necessarily political criticism that's causing low
Another worker here at the Army depot in the audience Russell Barrett. says; it isn't necessarily political criticism that's causing low
another worker here at the army depot in the audience, russell barrett, says it isn't necessarily political criticism that's causing low morale.
I thought it should have been better thought out before he went in, you know, but that's hindsight. That's me thinking after the fact.
i thought it, should have, been better thought out before he; went in you know but that's hindsight that's me thinking after the
I thought it should have been better thought out before he went in you know but. that's hindsight That's, me thinking after the
i thought it should have been better thought out before he went in, you know, but that's hindsight. that's me thinking after the fact.
But Barrett, who supports the president, says that you can't be too hard on the man just because of hindsight.
but barrett who supports the president says that you can't be, too hard on the man just because of
But, Barrett who supports the president says, that you can't be too hard on the man just because. of
but barrett, who supports the president, says that you can't be too hard on the man just because of hindsight.
Pearl Harbor, our politicians, according to the records, didn't believe the intelligence they were getting, you know. And this time he believed the intelligence and now people are trying to throw it back in his face.
pearl harbor our politicians according to the records didn't believe the intelligence they were, getting you know and this time he believed; the intelligence and now people are trying to throw it back, in his
Pearl Harbor our politicians according to the records didn't believe the intelligence they were getting you know And. this time he believed the intelligence and now people are trying to. throw. it back. in his
pearl harbor, our politicians, according to the records, didn't believe the intelligence they were getting, you know. and this time he believed the intelligence and now people are trying to throw it back in his face.
And Barrett says the president shouldn't have to re-debate the reasons for the war when he's having a rough enough time already. Robert Smith, NPR News, at the Tobyhanna Army Depot in Pennsylvania.
and barrett says the president shouldn't. have to re-debate, the reasons for the war when he's having a. rough enough time already robert smith npr news at the tobyhanna army depot in;
And Barrett says the president shouldn't have to re-debate the, reasons for the war when he's having a rough, enough time already Robert Smith NPR News at the Tobyhanna Army Depot in
and barrett says the president shouldn't have to re-debate the reasons for the war when he's having a rough enough time already. robert smith, npr news, at the tobyhanna army depot in pennsylvania.
Today marks the official end of Israel's presence in Gaza after a 38-year occupation. Three weeks ago, Israeli security forces removed all Jewish settlers. Today, the army itself pulled out. NPR's Linda Gradstein went to Gaza for what was supposed to be a ceremony handing power over to the Palest...
today marks the official end of israel's presence in gaza after a 38-year occupation three weeks ago israeli security forces removed all jewish settlers today the army itself pulled out npr's linda gradstein went, to gaza for what was supposed to. be a ceremony handing power over to the palestini...
Today marks the official end of Israel's presence in Gaza after a 38-year occupation Three weeks ago. Israeli security. forces removed all. Jewish. settlers Today, the army itself pulled out NPR's Linda Gradstein went to Gaza for what was supposed to be a ceremony handing power over to the Palest...
today marks the official end of israel's presence in gaza after a 38-year occupation. three weeks ago, israeli security forces removed all jewish settlers. today, the army itself pulled out. npr's linda gradstein went to gaza for what was supposed to be a ceremony handing power over to the palest...
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Farai, you're dead on. And I mean, it's ridiculous, Farai, really. It's 48 football fields of companies here. I mean, 48 football fields! You cannot really get through this whole show in the three or four days that you're allotted. And you're right, I mean, the hype is so hysterical. I mean, e...
farai you're dead on and i mean it's ridiculous farai really it's 48 football fields of companies here i mean 48 football fields! you. cannot really get through this whole show in the three or four days that you're allotted and you're, right i, mean the hype is so hysterical, i mean everyone f...
Farai you're dead on And I mean it's ridiculous Farai really It's 48 football, fields of companies. here I mean 48 football fields! You cannot really get through this whole show. in the three or, four days, that you're allotted, And you're right I mean the hype is so hysterical I mean everyone...
farai, you're dead on. and i mean, it's ridiculous, farai, really. it's 48 football fields of companies here. i mean, 48 football fields! you cannot really get through this whole show in the three or four days that you're allotted. and you're right, i mean, the hype is so hysterical. i mean, e...
Well, that's why we have you, Mario. So what did you like?
well that's why we have. you mario so what did you,
Well that's why we have you Mario, So what did you
well, that's why we have you, mario. so what did you like?
Oh, man, there's so much. I wish I could have packed you along so you could have come, 'cause you enjoy technology.
oh man there's so much i wish i could have packed you along so you could have come. 'cause you enjoy
Oh man there's so much I, wish, I could have, packed you along so you could have come 'cause you, enjoy
oh, man, there's so much. i wish i could have packed you along so you could have come, 'cause you enjoy technology.
I really wanted to.
i; really wanted
I really wanted
i really wanted to.
One of the things I think you like, because you are a wireless-only household--in other words, you use your cellular phone as your sole means for your majority of communication. So there's a new company that has this thing called Spotwave Wireless that supposedly--I haven't tested this, but suppose...
one of the things i think you, like because you are a wireless-only household--in other words you, use your cellular. phone as your sole means for your majority, of communication so there's a, new company that has this; thing called spotwave wireless that supposedly--i haven't tested this but suppo...
One of the things I think you like because you are a wireless-only household--in, other words you use your cellular phone as your sole means for your majority of communication So there's a new company that has this thing, called Spotwave Wireless that. supposedly--I haven't tested this but supposed...
one of the things i think you like, because you are a wireless-only household--in other words, you use your cellular phone as your sole means for your majority of communication. so there's a new company that has this thing called spotwave wireless that supposedly--i haven't tested this, but suppose...
Something else that was pretty cool--you always lose stuff, you know, especially when you're talking remote controls or keys or just--technology gets smaller and smaller. So the locator--it's a pocket fob that pretty much lets you find anything if you remember to stick a postage-stamp-sized tag on ...
something else that was pretty cool--you always lose stuff you know, especially; when you're talking remote controls or, keys or just--technology gets smaller and smaller so the locator--it's a pocket; fob that, pretty much lets you find anything if you remember to stick a postage-stamp-sized tag, ...
Something, else that was pretty cool--you always lose stuff you know especially when you're talking remote controls or keys or just--technology gets smaller, and smaller So the, locator--it's a pocket fob that pretty much lets you. find anything if you remember to stick a postage-stamp-sized tag on...
something else that was pretty cool--you always lose stuff, you know, especially when you're talking remote controls or keys or just--technology gets smaller and smaller. so the locator--it's a pocket fob that pretty much lets you find anything if you remember to stick a postage-stamp-sized tag on ...
But Seiko introduced a new Spectrum watch which has a bendable display, which I thought was really neat.
but seiko introduced a new spectrum watch which has a bendable display which i, thought was really
But Seiko introduced a new Spectrum watch which has a bendable display which I thought was really
but seiko introduced a new spectrum watch which has a bendable display, which i thought was really neat.
Internet phoning is big, Voice over IP, and Vonage has a huge presence at this show.
internet phoning is big voice, over ip and vonage has a huge presence at this
Internet phoning is big Voice over IP; and, Vonage has a, huge presence at this
internet phoning is big, voice over ip, and vonage has a huge presence at this show.
And SkyScout is a product that is a handheld star-viewing assistant. It--you kind of point it at any bright object in the sky and it will help you identify the object using global positioning system technology, which is really cool.
and skyscout is a product; that is a handheld star-viewing assistant it--you kind of point, it at any bright object in. the. sky and it will help you identify the object using global positioning; system technology which is really,
And SkyScout is, a product that is a handheld star-viewing assistant It--you kind of, point it at any bright object in the sky and it will help you identify the object using global positioning system technology which is really
and skyscout is a product that is a handheld star-viewing assistant. it--you kind of point it at any bright object in the sky and it will help you identify the object using global positioning system technology, which is really cool.
Well, you know, tell us a little bit more about the government's role in technology. We've talked about that before. Did the government show up at CES?
well you know, tell us a little bit more about. the government's role in technology we've talked about that, before; did the government show up at
Well you know tell us a, little bit more about the; government's role, in technology We've talked about that before Did the government show up at
well, you know, tell us a little bit more about the government's role in technology. we've talked about that before. did the government show up at ces?
They did show up, and they showed up in record numbers. This was the first year where the government actually had their own conference positioned with Consumer Electronics Show. So there was a variety of government leaders, everyone from the chairman of FCC, Kevin Martin, all the way down to Depar...
they, did, show up and, they showed up in record numbers this was the first year where. the, government actually had their own conference positioned with consumer electronics show, so there was a variety of government leaders everyone from the chairman of fcc kevin martin all the way down to depar...
They did show up and they showed up in record numbers This was, the first year where the government actually had, their own conference positioned with Consumer Electronics Show So there was a variety of government leaders everyone from the chairman of FCC Kevin Martin all the way down, to Departme...
they did show up, and they showed up in record numbers. this was the first year where the government actually had their own conference positioned with consumer electronics show. so there was a variety of government leaders, everyone from the chairman of fcc, kevin martin, all the way down to depar...
It was really kind of eye-opening that they chose this forum to have a strong government presence. But in the end it made a lot of sense. At first I was somewhat confused by it, but I was actually glad to see that there was this mixture of these two different spectrums coming together. And one thi...
it was really kind of, eye-opening that they chose this, forum to have a. strong government presence but in the end it made a lot of sense. at first i was. somewhat confused by it but i was actually glad to see that there was this mixture of these two different spectrums coming together and one th...
It was really kind of eye-opening that they chose. this forum to have a strong government presence But in the end it made a lot of. sense At first I was somewhat confused by, it but I, was actually, glad; to see that there was this; mixture of these two different spectrums coming, together And one...
it was really kind of eye-opening that they chose this forum to have a strong government presence. but in the end it made a lot of sense. at first i was somewhat confused by it, but i was actually glad to see that there was this mixture of these two different spectrums coming together. and one thi...
Wow.
wow.
Yes.
yes.
That's going to make for a lot of unhappy Americans. So what's going to happen around that?
that's going to make for a lot of unhappy americans so what's going to happen around
That's going to make for a lot. of unhappy Americans So what's going to happen around
that's going to make for a lot of unhappy americans. so what's going to happen around that?
Well, see, the deal is that they're supposed to be allotting this spectrum. They want to get rid of this analog spectrum, which is what a lot of our television sets are on now, and use that for other things like first responders, post-9/11 emergency type of issues. They want to reallocate that spe...
well see, the deal is that they're supposed to be allotting this spectrum they want to, get, rid of this, analog spectrum which is what a. lot of our television sets are on now and use that for other things like first responders post-9/11 emergency type of issues they want to reallocate that spect...
Well see the deal is that. they're supposed to be, allotting this spectrum They want to get, rid of this analog spectrum which is what a lot of our television sets are on now and use that for other things like first, responders post-9/11 emergency type of issues They want to reallocate that, spect...
well, see, the deal is that they're supposed to be allotting this spectrum. they want to get rid of this analog spectrum, which is what a lot of our television sets are on now, and use that for other things like first responders, post-9/11 emergency type of issues. they want to reallocate that spe...
But on the flip side, they're pushing everyone to digital, and not every consumer is really embracing this change because this may mean costs for you. Your current analog TV set will have to have a digital cable box connected to it in order to get over-the-air free programming. Now if you already h...
but on the flip, side they're pushing everyone to digital and, not, every consumer is really embracing this change because this may mean costs for you your current analog; tv set will have to have a digital, cable box connected to it in order to get over-the-air free programming now if you already ...
But on the flip side they're pushing everyone to digital and not every consumer is really embracing this change because, this may mean costs, for you Your current analog TV set will have to have a digital cable, box connected, to it in order to get over-the-air free programming Now if you already h...
but on the flip side, they're pushing everyone to digital, and not every consumer is really embracing this change because this may mean costs for you. your current analog tv set will have to have a digital cable box connected to it in order to get over-the-air free programming. now if you already h...
Mario Armstrong covers technology for Baltimore-area NPR member stations WEAA and WYPR. You can find his blog linked on npr.org. And, of course, Mario is also the technology advocate for Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley.
mario armstrong covers technology for baltimore-area npr member stations weaa and wypr you can, find his blog linked on npr.org and of course mario is also the technology advocate for baltimore mayor martin
Mario, Armstrong covers technology; for Baltimore-area NPR member stations WEAA, and WYPR You can find his blog linked on npr.org And, of course Mario is also the. technology advocate. for Baltimore Mayor Martin
mario armstrong covers technology for baltimore-area npr member stations weaa and wypr. you can find his blog linked on npr.org. and, of course, mario is also the technology advocate for baltimore mayor martin o'malley.
Thanks, Mario.
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Thanks
thanks, mario.
Thank you, Farai.
thank you
Thank you
thank you, farai.
That was NPR's Farai Chideya.
that was. npr's farai,
That was NPR's Farai
that was npr's farai chideya.
I'm Ed Gordon and this is NEWS & NOTES.
i'm ed gordon and this is news
I'm. Ed Gordon and this is NEWS
i'm ed gordon and this is news & notes.
We turn now to Political Corner. NPR's Juan Williams and our insiders have the latest from the nation's capital.
we turn now to political. corner npr's juan williams and our insiders have the latest from the nation's
We turn now to Political Corner NPR's, Juan Williams and our, insiders have the latest from the nation's
we turn now to political corner. npr's juan williams and our insiders have the latest from the nation's capital.
Juan.
juan.
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try this one: french for 17.
How well do you know French, Lydia?
how well do you know french
How well do you know French
how well do you know french, lydia?
Her mom died recently, her daughter's just married, and Vicente's about to retire from her job as a civil servant. She doesn't mind sitting outside getting therapy in full view of everyone.
her mom died recently her daughter's; just married and vicente's about to retire from her; job as a civil servant she doesn't mind sitting outside getting therapy in full view of
Her mom died recently, her daughter's just married and Vicente's. about to retire from her job as, a civil servant She doesn't mind sitting outside getting therapy in full view. of
her mom died recently, her daughter's just married, and vicente's about to retire from her job as a civil servant. she doesn't mind sitting outside getting therapy in full view of everyone.
(Through interpreter) In an office, you're not interacting in your own environment. Here, there are people passing by. There are dogs, drunks, people on drugs. For me, that's real life.
(through; interpreter) in an office you're not interacting in your own environment here there are people passing by there are dogs drunks people. on drugs for me that's real
(Through interpreter) In an office you're. not interacting in your own environment Here there are people passing by There are dogs drunks people on drugs For me that's real
(through interpreter) in an office, you're not interacting in your own environment. here, there are people passing by. there are dogs, drunks, people on drugs. for me, that's real life.
Coming to this scruffy city square on this grim day seems to have helped Vicente a lot in her battle with real life.
coming to this scruffy city square on this. grim day seems to have helped vicente a lot, in her battle with real
Coming to this scruffy city square, on this. grim day seems to have helped, Vicente a lot in her battle. with real
coming to this scruffy city square on this grim day seems to have helped vicente a lot in her battle with real life.
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She says it's brought a feeling of great relief. This was her first time. It won't be her last.
she says it's brought a feeling of, great. relief this was her first, time; it won't, be her
She says it's, brought a feeling of great relief; This was her first time It won't be her
she says it's brought a feeling of great relief. this was her first time. it won't be her last.
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"I'll be back," she says.
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"i'll be back," she says.
Philip Reeves, NPR News, Sao Paolo.
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You're listening to Talk of The Nation, Science Friday. I'm Ira Flatow and for the rest of the hour we're going to be talking about the night sky, and I'm really jealous of our Science Friday crew. Last night they got out to see the night sky and the beautiful stars and the nebulas, and planets that they could see. A...
you're listening to talk of the nation science friday i'm ira. flatow and for the rest of the hour we're; going to be talking about the night sky and i'm really jealous, of our science friday crew last night they got out to see, the night, sky and, the; beautiful stars and the nebulas and planets that, they could see ...
You're listening to Talk of The Nation Science Friday I'm Ira Flatow and for the rest of the hour we're going to be talking about the night sky and, I'm really jealous of our Science Friday crew Last night they, got out to see the, night sky and the beautiful stars and the nebulas and planets that they could see, And...
you're listening to talk of the nation, science friday. i'm ira flatow and for the rest of the hour we're going to be talking about the night sky, and i'm really jealous of our science friday crew. last night they got out to see the night sky and the beautiful stars and the nebulas, and planets that they could see. a...
Let's all look at the constellations, because you can actually go out and look at some of the world's best telescopes, look through the telescope yourself and you can see the globular clusters, the white dwarfs and the far away galaxies and all it takes is one visit to Arizona's World Class Observatories where they hav...
let's all look at the constellations because. you can actually go out and look at some, of the world's best, telescopes look through the telescope. yourself and you can see the globular clusters the white dwarfs, and the, far away galaxies and all it takes is one visit to arizona's world class observatories where they ...
Let's all look at the constellations because you can actually go, out and look at some of. the world's best telescopes look through the telescope yourself and you can see the globular clusters the white dwarfs and the far away, galaxies and all. it takes is one visit to Arizona's World Class Observatories. where they h...
let's all look at the constellations, because you can actually go out and look at some of the world's best telescopes, look through the telescope yourself and you can see the globular clusters, the white dwarfs and the far away galaxies and all it takes is one visit to arizona's world class observatories where they hav...
And I'm talking with me - joining me now to talk more about this are my guests Adam Block, is the public observing programs coordinator for the University of Arizona's, Mount Lemmon SkyCenter, he's also an astrophotographer. Thank you for being with us today.
and, i'm, talking with me - joining me now to talk more about this are my guests adam block is, the public observing. programs coordinator for the university of arizona's mount lemmon skycenter he's also an astrophotographer thank you. for being with us
And, I'm talking with me - joining me now to talk more about this are my guests Adam Block is. the public observing programs coordinator for the University of Arizona's Mount Lemmon SkyCenter he's, also an astrophotographer Thank you for being with us
and i'm talking with me - joining me now to talk more about this are my guests adam block, is the public observing programs coordinator for the university of arizona's, mount lemmon skycenter, he's also an astrophotographer. thank you for being with us today.
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Douglas Isbell, is the associate director of Public Affairs for the Kitt Peak National Observatory, also co-chair of the U.S. Program Committee, an International year of astronomy 2009. Thank you for being with us here today. Let's talk, Doug, why is there so much astronomy going on here in Arizona? Is it basically ...
douglas isbell, is the associate director of public affairs, for the kitt peak national observatory also co-chair of. the u.s program committee an. international year of astronomy 2009. thank. you for; being with us, here today let's talk doug why is there so much astronomy, going on here in arizona? is it basically...
Douglas. Isbell is the associate director of Public Affairs for the Kitt. Peak National Observatory also, co-chair of the U.S Program Committee an; International. year of astronomy. 2009. Thank; you for, being; with us here today Let's talk Doug why is there so much astronomy going on here in Arizona? Is it basicall...
douglas isbell, is the associate director of public affairs for the kitt peak national observatory, also co-chair of the u.s. program committee, an international year of astronomy 2009. thank you for being with us here today. let's talk, doug, why is there so much astronomy going on here in arizona? is it basically ...
Yes, it's basically the climate. The clear dry skies during the day and night and of course they also wanted to be close to an air port, close to a major university those are some considerations, so it was actually 50 years ago this year that Kitt Peak was elected to be the side of the National Observatory on the land...
yes, it's basically the climate the. clear dry skies during, the day and night and of course, they also wanted to be close to an air port close to a major university those are some considerations so, it, was actually 50 years ago this, year that kitt peak was elected to be the side of the national observatory on the l...
Yes it's basically. the climate. The clear dry skies during, the day and night and of course they also wanted to be close to an air port close to a major university those are some considerations so it was actually 50 years ago this year that Kitt Peak was elected to be the side of. the National Observatory on the land...
yes, it's basically the climate. the clear dry skies during the day and night and of course they also wanted to be close to an air port, close to a major university those are some considerations, so it was actually 50 years ago this year that kitt peak was elected to be the side of the national observatory on the land...
And how can we amateurs get involved?
and how can we amateurs. get
And how can we amateurs get
and how can we amateurs get involved?
We have a very popular evening program. It's a four hour program where you really gets take your time and look at the night's sky. And Adam worked in that program and help develop it and I was taking it too - a new location and there was some new twists. We have an overnight program for two people to enjoy the rest ...
we have a very popular evening program it's, a four hour program. where you really gets take your time and look at the night's sky and adam worked in, that program and help develop it and i was taking it too - a new location and there was some new, twists we have an overnight program for two people to, enjoy the res...
We have a very popular evening program It's a four hour program where you really gets take your time and look at the night's sky And Adam worked in that program. and help develop it and I was taking. it too - a new location. and there was some, new twists. We have an overnight program; for two people to enjoy the re...
we have a very popular evening program. it's a four hour program where you really gets take your time and look at the night's sky. and adam worked in that program and help develop it and i was taking it too - a new location and there was some new twists. we have an overnight program for two people to enjoy the rest ...
Mm hmm. Adam, tell us about the Mount Lemmon SkyCenter?
mm hmm adam tell us about the mount lemmon
Mm hmm Adam tell us about the Mount Lemmon
mm hmm. adam, tell us about the mount lemmon skycenter?
The Mount Lemmon SkyCenter is really a premium place to take advantage of the skies and the conditions that you were talking about. It is effectively a way to access the universe in Tucson's backyard. It's the tall mountain that rises 9,000 feet right behind Tucson.
the mount lemmon skycenter is really a premium place, to take advantage of the skies and the. conditions that you were talking about it is; effectively a way to access the universe in tucson's backyard it's the tall mountain that rises 9,000 feet right behind
The Mount Lemmon SkyCenter is really a. premium place. to take advantage of. the skies and the conditions that you were talking, about It is effectively. a way to access the universe in Tucson's. backyard It's the, tall mountain that rises 9,000 feet right behind
the mount lemmon skycenter is really a premium place to take advantage of the skies and the conditions that you were talking about. it is effectively a way to access the universe in tucson's backyard. it's the tall mountain that rises 9,000 feet right behind tucson.
1-800-989-8255 here in the audience step up to the mike if you'd like to ask about observing the skies, it may be your only shot at talking to the astronomers before we get there. And Mount Lemmon man was actually a military operation first, was it not?
1-800-989-8255 here in the audience step up to, the. mike if you'd; like to ask about observing the skies it may be your only, shot at, talking to the astronomers before we get there and mount lemmon man. was actually a military operation first was it
1-800-989-8255 here in the audience step up to the. mike if you'd like to ask about observing the skies it. may, be your only shot at talking to the astronomers before we get, there And Mount Lemmon man was actually a military operation first; was it
1-800-989-8255 here in the audience step up to the mike if you'd like to ask about observing the skies, it may be your only shot at talking to the astronomers before we get there. and mount lemmon man was actually a military operation first, was it not?
That's right, there are still the old cold war relics that still stand there and remind us of what times used to be, there's a very tall radar facility that you can see from town, it's called the Army Tower. But, more importantly is of course are all of the various observatories that populate the mountain top.
that's right there are still. the old cold war relics that still stand there and remind us of what. times. used to be there's a very tall radar facility that you can see from town it's called the army tower but more importantly is of course are all of the various observatories that populate the mountain
That's right there are still the old cold war relics, that, still stand there, and remind us of what times used to be there's a very tall radar facility. that you can see from. town it's called the Army Tower But more. importantly is of course are all of, the; various observatories that populate the mountain
that's right, there are still the old cold war relics that still stand there and remind us of what times used to be, there's a very tall radar facility that you can see from town, it's called the army tower. but, more importantly is of course are all of the various observatories that populate the mountain top.
Uh huh. 1-800-989-8255. Doug, you know we keep hearing more about night pollutions. Night pollutions, is that becoming a problem, light pollutions leaking out?
uh huh 1-800-989-8255. doug you, know. we keep hearing more, about night pollutions night pollutions is that becoming a. problem light pollutions leaking
Uh huh 1-800-989-8255. Doug, you know we. keep hearing more. about night pollutions. Night pollutions is that becoming a problem light pollutions leaking
uh huh. 1-800-989-8255. doug, you know we keep hearing more about night pollutions. night pollutions, is that becoming a problem, light pollutions leaking out?
Well, at first came to a head here in Tucson even in the 1970s that the local city ,and county - Pima county had been a world leader and trying to limit that light pollution. We've seen light pollution growing and get peak, but less than the population growth, which we regardless of positive sign. Flagstaff has also ...
well at first came to a head here in tucson even in the. 1970s that the local city ,and county - pima county had been a world leader and trying to limit that light pollution we've seen light pollution growing and get peak but less than the population growth which we regardless of positive. sign flagstaff has, also be...
Well at first came to a head here in Tucson even in the 1970s that the local, city ,and; county - Pima county had been a world leader and trying to limit that light pollution We've, seen light pollution growing and get peak but less than the population growth which we regardless of positive sign Flagstaff has also be...
well, at first came to a head here in tucson even in the 1970s that the local city ,and county - pima county had been a world leader and trying to limit that light pollution. we've seen light pollution growing and get peak, but less than the population growth, which we regardless of positive sign. flagstaff has also ...
Are the towns actually cooperating and...
are the. towns actually cooperating,
Are the towns actually cooperating
are the towns actually cooperating and...
Yes and in fact...
yes and in
Yes, and in
yes and in fact...
In what way - how can you keep the light down?
in what way - how can you. keep the light
In what way - how can you keep the light,
in what way - how can you keep the light down?
Well, there's a recent example - people have probably heard about LED lights.
well there's a recent example - people have probably heard about led
Well there's a recent example - people have probably heard about LED
well, there's a recent example - people have probably heard about led lights.
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Unfortunately, the other part of the result has also occurred, and that is, the problem still exists. This president needs to solve it, and the very - but the likelihood is that the intent is to leave that for the next president. As you know, General Petraeus, encouraged by the vice president and I guess others, has al...
unfortunately. the other; part of the result, has also, occurred and that is the problem still exists this president needs to solve it, and the very - but the likelihood is that the intent is to leave that for the next president as you know general petraeus encouraged by the vice president and i guess others has alread...
Unfortunately the other part of the result has also occurred and; that is the problem still exists This president needs to solve it and the very - but the likelihood is that the intent is to leave that for the; next president As you. know General, Petraeus encouraged by the vice. president, and I guess others has alrea...
unfortunately, the other part of the result has also occurred, and that is, the problem still exists. this president needs to solve it, and the very - but the likelihood is that the intent is to leave that for the next president. as you know, general petraeus, encouraged by the vice president and i guess others, has al...
And so we're likely to come into the election, with the next president facing the substantial question of delivering either - if it's one of the two Democratic nominees - on their promises to begin taking troops out. I might say there are other commentators who are pointing out that typically with insurgencies of this ...
and. so we're likely to come, into the election with the next president facing the substantial question of delivering either - if it's one of the. two democratic nominees - on their promises to, begin taking troops out i might say there are other commentators who are pointing. out, that typically with insurgencies of t...
And, so we're, likely to, come into the; election with the next president facing the substantial question of delivering either - if it's one of the two Democratic nominees, - on their promises. to begin taking, troops out I might. say there are. other commentators who are pointing out, that typically with insurgencies,...
and so we're likely to come into the election, with the next president facing the substantial question of delivering either - if it's one of the two democratic nominees - on their promises to begin taking troops out. i might say there are other commentators who are pointing out that typically with insurgencies of this ...
Secretary West, when you think about the different competing interests that the U.S. alone has in this to behave honorably - to support the Iraqi people, to ensure that America's strategic interests are protected, to protect the ongoing health of the armed forces as an institution and just on and on and on - and you th...
secretary west when, you think about. the different competing interests that the u.s, alone has in this to behave honorably - to support the iraqi people, to, ensure that america's strategic interests are protected. to protect, the ongoing health of, the armed forces as an institution and, just. on and on and on - and ...
Secretary West when you. think about the different competing interests that the U.S alone has in this to behave honorably - to support. the Iraqi. people to ensure that America's strategic, interests are protected. to protect the ongoing health of the armed forces as an institution and, just on and on and on - and you ...
secretary west, when you think about the different competing interests that the u.s. alone has in this to behave honorably - to support the iraqi people, to ensure that america's strategic interests are protected, to protect the ongoing health of the armed forces as an institution and just on and on and on - and you th...
Well, I think that was probably the best summation of all the conflicting pressures and that are making this pot boil that I've heard. I don't think there's a danger that even as we begin to focus more and more of our attention as a nation and as a people and the attention of our politicians, those who are in power and...
well i think that was. probably the best, summation. of, all the conflicting pressures and. that are making this pot boil that. i've heard i don't think there's a danger that even as we begin to focus more and more of our, attention as, a nation, and as a people and, the; attention of our politicians those who are in p...
Well I think that was probably the best summation of all the conflicting pressures, and that are making this pot boil that I've heard I don't think there's. a danger that even as we begin to focus more and more of our attention, as a, nation and as a people. and the attention of. our politicians those who are in power ...
well, i think that was probably the best summation of all the conflicting pressures and that are making this pot boil that i've heard. i don't think there's a danger that even as we begin to focus more and more of our attention as a nation and as a people and the attention of our politicians, those who are in power and...
Are you surprised by any of the responses of the American people to this war over time? Whether it's the initial support, the initial willingness to believe that Saddam Hussein and al-Qaida were interrelated, the falling support and what may now actually be a slight uptick in support for staying longer, are you surpris...
are you surprised by. any of the responses of the american people to this war over time? whether it's the initial support the, initial willingness to believe; that saddam hussein and al-qaida were, interrelated the falling support and what may now actually be a slight uptick in support for, staying longer are you surpr...
Are. you surprised by any of the, responses of the American; people to this war over, time? Whether it's the initial support the initial willingness to believe that Saddam Hussein and al-Qaida were interrelated the falling support and what may now actually be a slight uptick in support for staying longer are you surpri...
are you surprised by any of the responses of the american people to this war over time? whether it's the initial support, the initial willingness to believe that saddam hussein and al-qaida were interrelated, the falling support and what may now actually be a slight uptick in support for staying longer, are you surpris...
We have a nation with some basically conservative impulses. One of those - and it is a conservative impulse - is that when war looms, our populous tends to be reluctant to enter into war and into conflict. But another part of the conservative impulse is to believe that when the chief executive of the United States, rep...
we have a nation with some basically conservative impulses one of those - and it is a conservative impulse - is that when war looms our populous tends to be reluctant to enter into war and into conflict but another part of the conservative impulse is to believe that when the chief. executive of, the. united states repr...
We have a nation with some basically conservative impulses One, of those - and it is a conservative impulse - is that when war looms our populous tends to be reluctant to enter into war and into conflict But another part of the conservative impulse is to believe that when the chief executive of, the United States repre...
we have a nation with some basically conservative impulses. one of those - and it is a conservative impulse - is that when war looms, our populous tends to be reluctant to enter into war and into conflict. but another part of the conservative impulse is to believe that when the chief executive of the united states, rep...
And so, public opinion, though weary of a war, weary of a second war, could begin to move that way, understandably. As the war's toll mounts, as there is less and less evidence that the successes that were claimed to be likely, then understandably, the American people begin to doubt the wisdom of the war and to doubt t...
and so public opinion though weary. of a war weary of a second war could begin to move that way, understandably as the; war's toll mounts as there is less and less evidence that the, successes, that were claimed to, be likely then understandably the american people begin to. doubt the wisdom of. the. war and to doubt t...
And, so public opinion. though weary of. a war weary of a second war could begin to move that, way understandably As the war's toll mounts as there is less and. less evidence that the successes that were claimed to be, likely then understandably the American people begin to. doubt the wisdom of the war and to doubt the...
and so, public opinion, though weary of a war, weary of a second war, could begin to move that way, understandably. as the war's toll mounts, as there is less and less evidence that the successes that were claimed to be likely, then understandably, the american people begin to doubt the wisdom of the war and to doubt t...
If you were commander of the forces in Iraq, how soon would you want to see them leave?
if you were commander of the forces in. iraq how soon would you want to see them
If you were. commander of the forces in Iraq how soon would you want to see them
if you were commander of the forces in iraq, how soon would you want to see them leave?
I think another five years is way too much for us to expect of ourselves as a nation, of our service members and of their families. I think that we have probably done what we can there. And as the commander, I might well expect that at it is time to begin to prepare for a withdrawal, because a withdrawal, a draw down i...
i think another five years is way too much for us to expect of ourselves as; a nation of our service; members and of their families i. think that we. have probably done what we can there and, as the commander i might. well expect that at it is time to begin to prepare for; a withdrawal because a withdrawal a draw down ...
I think another five years is way too much for us to expect of; ourselves as. a nation of our service members, and of their, families I think. that we have probably done what we, can there And, as the commander I might well expect that at it is time to begin to prepare for a withdrawal because a withdrawal. a draw. dow...
i think another five years is way too much for us to expect of ourselves as a nation, of our service members and of their families. i think that we have probably done what we can there. and as the commander, i might well expect that at it is time to begin to prepare for a withdrawal, because a withdrawal, a draw down i...
If I were making my decisions from the safety of back here in the United States, from a vantage point that says, I can see all the interests that compete for the attention of this country around the world, it might be a clearer decision and I might be much more inclined to say, as I am, we need to continue planning to ...
if i were making, my decisions from the safety of back here in the united states from a vantage, point that says i can see all the interests. that compete for the attention of this country around the world it might be a clearer decision and i might. be much more inclined to say as i am we need to continue planning to d...
If I were making my decisions from the safety of back here in the United, States from a vantage point. that says. I can see all the interests that compete for; the, attention of this country around the world it might be a clearer decision; and I. might be much more inclined to say as I am we need to continue planning t...
if i were making my decisions from the safety of back here in the united states, from a vantage point that says, i can see all the interests that compete for the attention of this country around the world, it might be a clearer decision and i might be much more inclined to say, as i am, we need to continue planning to ...
Secretary West, thank you so much for your time.
secretary west thank you so much for your.
Secretary West thank you so much. for your
secretary west, thank you so much for your time.
It's been a pleasure.
it's been a
It's, been a
it's been a pleasure.
Togo West, Jr. is the former secretary of the U.S. Army. And just ahead, our political experts size up John McCain's views on the war. Later in the show, our Bloggers' Roundtable.
togo west jr; is the former secretary of the u.s army and just ahead our political; experts size up john mccain's views on the war later in, the show, our
Togo West Jr is the former secretary. of the U.S Army, And just ahead our political experts size up John McCain's views, on the war. Later in the show our
togo west, jr. is the former secretary of the u.s. army. and just ahead, our political experts size up john mccain's views on the war. later in the show, our bloggers' roundtable.
Yesterday a jury handed down a mixed verdict in a patent dispute between Samsung and Apple. Both sides were found to have violated each other's patents, however Apple received most of the damages - over $119 million.
yesterday, a jury handed down a mixed verdict in a patent dispute between samsung and apple both sides were found to have violated each other's patents however apple received most of the damages - over
Yesterday a jury, handed down. a mixed verdict in a patent dispute between. Samsung and Apple Both sides were found to have violated, each other's patents, however Apple received most of the damages - over
yesterday a jury handed down a mixed verdict in a patent dispute between samsung and apple. both sides were found to have violated each other's patents, however apple received most of the damages - over $119 million.
But as NPR's Laura Sydell reports, many experts say the case can be seen as a victory for Samsung and may mark a turn in the international battle between the two smartphone makers.
but as npr's laura sydell reports many experts say the case, can be seen as a victory for samsung and may mark a turn in the international battle between the two smartphone
But as NPR's, Laura Sydell reports many experts say. the. case can be seen, as a victory for Samsung and may mark a turn in the international battle; between the two smartphone
but as npr's laura sydell reports, many experts say the case can be seen as a victory for samsung and may mark a turn in the international battle between the two smartphone makers.
When the late Apple CEO and founder, Steve Jobs, introduced the first iPhone, he famously made this remark.
when the late apple ceo and founder steve jobs introduced the first iphone he famously made, this
When the late Apple CEO and founder Steve Jobs; introduced the first iPhone he famously made; this
when the late apple ceo and founder, steve jobs, introduced the first iphone, he famously made this remark.
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You can do multi-finger gestures on it. And, boy, have we patented it.
you can do multi-finger gestures on it and boy have we patented.
You can, do multi-finger gestures on it And boy have, we patented
you can do multi-finger gestures on it. and, boy, have we patented it.
ALLEN: There aren't a whole lot of congressional districts in America that have better beaches or better shopping than Florida's 22.
allen: there aren't a whole lot of congressional districts in america that have better beaches or better shopping than florida's
ALLEN: There aren't a whole lot of congressional districts in America that have better beaches or better shopping than Florida's
allen: there aren't a whole lot of congressional districts in america that have better beaches or better shopping than florida's 22.
In Boca Raton's Mizner Park area yesterday, fountains bubbled and Cindy Newman took a break from her job at a nearby boutique.
in boca raton's mizner park area yesterday fountains bubbled, and cindy newman took a break from her job at a. nearby
In Boca Raton's Mizner Park area yesterday fountains bubbled and Cindy Newman took a break from her job at a, nearby.
in boca raton's mizner park area yesterday, fountains bubbled and cindy newman took a break from her job at a nearby boutique.
What do I think about it? I think it's sad.
what; do i think about it? i. think it's
What do I think about it? I think. it's
what do i think about it? i think it's sad.
Newman is worried about what may happen if the U.S. goes into default. But she thinks Allen West and other Republicans have been doing the right thing - insisting on big spending cuts as part of any deal to raise the debt limit.
newman is worried about what may happen if the u.s, goes into. default. but she thinks allen west and other republicans have been doing the right, thing - insisting on, big spending cuts as, part of any deal to raise the debt
Newman. is. worried about what may happen if the U.S goes into default But she thinks Allen West and other Republicans have been doing the right thing - insisting, on big spending cuts as part, of any deal to raise the debt
newman is worried about what may happen if the u.s. goes into default. but she thinks allen west and other republicans have been doing the right thing - insisting on big spending cuts as part of any deal to raise the debt limit.
All Obama wants to do is keep spending money. Nobody wants to cut anything. Everybody's for entitlements. I have certainly had to cut back in the last four years and I expect them to too. All I read about is how much money they make and all I'm doing is trying to survive.
all obama wants to do is keep spending money, nobody wants to. cut anything everybody's for entitlements i have certainly. had to cut back in the last four years. and i expect them to, too all i read about is how much; money, they make and all i'm doing is trying to
All Obama wants to do. is. keep spending. money Nobody wants to cut anything. Everybody's. for entitlements I have certainly had to cut back in the last four years and I expect them to too All I read about is how much money. they make and all I'm doing is trying to,
all obama wants to do is keep spending money. nobody wants to cut anything. everybody's for entitlements. i have certainly had to cut back in the last four years and i expect them to too. all i read about is how much money they make and all i'm doing is trying to survive.
A few miles away, outside a Whole Foods Market, Democrat Alan Rogoff(ph) says he's no fan of Allen West or at this point any elected officials from either party.
a few miles away outside a whole foods market democrat alan rogoff(ph) says he's no fan, of allen west or at this point any elected officials from either
A, few miles away outside a Whole Foods Market Democrat Alan Rogoff(ph) says he's no. fan of Allen West or at this point any elected officials. from either
a few miles away, outside a whole foods market, democrat alan rogoff(ph) says he's no fan of allen west or at this point any elected officials from either party.
And I think the people in Washington don't give a damn about us, from top to bottom, OK?
and i think the people in washington don't give a damn about us from top to bottom
And I think the people in Washington don't give a damn about us from top to bottom
and i think the people in washington don't give a damn about us, from top to bottom, ok?
Do you think there's actually a chance we're going to default here?
do you. think there's actually a chance we're going to default
Do you think there's. actually a chance we're going to, default
do you think there's actually a chance we're going to default here?
No. They'll do something at the last minute and they'll all try to be heroes. And like I say, none of them are my heroes.
no they'll do something at the last minute and they'll all try to be heroes and like i say. none of them are my
No They'll do something at the last minute and they'll all try to. be heroes And like I say, none of them are my
no. they'll do something at the last minute and they'll all try to be heroes. and like i say, none of them are my heroes.