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Jonathan Bloom recently wrote a book called "American Wasteland." He says Americans squander about 40 percent of their food - 150 billion pounds a year - way more than what's needed to feed the hungry.
jonathan bloom recently wrote a book called "american wasteland" he says americans squander about 40 percent of; their food - 150 billion pounds a year - way more than what's needed. to. feed the
Jonathan Bloom. recently wrote a book called. "American Wasteland" He says Americans squander. about. 40 percent of their food - 150 billion pounds a year - way more than what's needed to feed the
jonathan bloom recently wrote a book called "american wasteland." he says americans squander about 40 percent of their food - 150 billion pounds a year - way more than what's needed to feed the hungry.
All throughout the food chain, there's a winnowing process, where anything that doesn't look quite right or isn't the right size gets cast aside. And this squandering of perfectly edible food is happening from farm to fork. The main culprit here is wanting our food to look perfect.
all throughout the food chain there's. a winnowing process where anything that doesn't look quite right or isn't the right size gets cast aside and this squandering of perfectly edible. food is happening from farm to fork the main culprit here is wanting our; food to look.
All throughout the food chain there's a winnowing process where, anything that doesn't look quite right, or isn't the right, size gets cast aside And this squandering of perfectly edible food is happening from farm to fork The main culprit here is wanting our food to look
all throughout the food chain, there's a winnowing process, where anything that doesn't look quite right or isn't the right size gets cast aside. and this squandering of perfectly edible food is happening from farm to fork. the main culprit here is wanting our food to look perfect.
Another promising source for more donations is farms, says Vicki Escarra, president and CEO of Feeding America, a network of 200 food banks.
another promising, source for more donations is farms says vicki; escarra president and ceo of feeding america a network of 200 food
Another promising source for more donations is farms says Vicki Escarra president and CEO of Feeding; America a network, of 200 food
another promising source for more donations is farms, says vicki escarra, president and ceo of feeding america, a network of 200 food banks.
We know that today, there is six billion pounds of produce that is grown, but never distributed.
we know that today there is six billion pounds of produce that is grown but never
We know that today there, is six billion pounds of produce that is grown but never
we know that today, there is six billion pounds of produce that is grown, but never distributed.
Much of its plowed under, if market demand isn't there. So, Feeding America is now talking with farmers about how to get a billion pounds of that food a year directly to the poor.
much. of its plowed under if market demand isn't there so feeding america is now talking with farmers; about how to get a billion pounds of that, food a year directly to the
Much; of its plowed under if market demand isn't there So Feeding America is now talking with farmers about how to get a billion pounds of that food a year directly to the
much of its plowed under, if market demand isn't there. so, feeding america is now talking with farmers about how to get a billion pounds of that food a year directly to the poor.
The good news is it's healthy food, which, you know, clients need healthier food. We all need to eat better. The challenging thing is a billion pounds is a lot of food and it is highly perishable.
the good news is it's healthy food which you know clients need healthier food we all need to eat better the challenging thing is a billion pounds is a lot of food and it is highly
The good news is. it's healthy food which you know clients need healthier food, We all need to eat, better The challenging thing is a billion pounds, is a lot of food and it is highly
the good news is it's healthy food, which, you know, clients need healthier food. we all need to eat better. the challenging thing is a billion pounds is a lot of food and it is highly perishable.
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The Winter Olympics are upon us. They start next month. And if you plan to watch, chances are figure skating will be one of the reasons. It's a driver of television ratings, a fan favorite, and every so often, a source of drama. This year is no exception. The U.S. national championships just wrapped up in San Jose. The...
the winter olympics are upon us they, start next month and, if you plan to watch chances are. figure skating will be one of the, reasons it's a driver of television ratings; a fan favorite and every so often a source of drama this year is no exception the u.s national. championships just wrapped up in san jose the olym...
The Winter Olympics are upon us They start next month And if you plan to watch chances are figure skating will be; one of the reasons It's. a driver of television ratings a fan; favorite and every so. often, a source of drama This year is no exception The U.S national championships just wrapped up in San Jose The Olymp...
the winter olympics are upon us. they start next month. and if you plan to watch, chances are figure skating will be one of the reasons. it's a driver of television ratings, a fan favorite, and every so often, a source of drama. this year is no exception. the u.s. national championships just wrapped up in san jose. the...
Michel, my pleasure. Thanks so much.
michel my pleasure thanks so
Michel my pleasure Thanks so
michel, my pleasure. thanks so much.
So let's start with the women's event. Ashley Wagner is a superstar. She's certainly a name that a lot of people know, but she didn't make the team. She was not happy about that. What happened?
so let's start with the women's event ashley wagner is a superstar she's certainly a name that a lot, of people know but she didn't make the team she was; not. happy about that what
So let's start with the women's event Ashley Wagner is a superstar She's, certainly a name that a lot of people know but she didn't make the team She was not happy about that What
so let's start with the women's event. ashley wagner is a superstar. she's certainly a name that a lot of people know, but she didn't make the team. she was not happy about that. what happened?
Yeah, it was interesting because a lot of us thought going in she would make the team. She's got the international reputation. She's got the world silver medal from just 21 months ago. And while people might say, well, wait a minute, what about now versus reputation? Well, she's actually still one of the two or three b...
yeah it was interesting because a lot of us thought going in she would make the team she's got the international reputation she's got the world silver medal from just 21 months ago and while people might say well wait a minute what about now versus reputation? well she's actually still one. of the two or three best ame...
Yeah it was interesting because a lot. of us thought going. in she. would. make the team. She's got the international, reputation She's got the world silver medal, from just 21 months ago And while people might say well wait a minute what, about now versus reputation? Well, she's actually still one of, the two or three...
yeah, it was interesting because a lot of us thought going in she would make the team. she's got the international reputation. she's got the world silver medal from just 21 months ago. and while people might say, well, wait a minute, what about now versus reputation? well, she's actually still one of the two or three b...
Extraordinary. I've never seen anything quite like it. But the - what has happened is U.S. judges, Michel, have said they wanted to go with younger skaters. They picked Brady Tennell as the national champion. This is kind of the Russianization (ph) of U.S. figure skating. The little jumping beans that are winning the t...
extraordinary i've never seen anything quite like it but the - what has happened is u.s judges michel have said they wanted to go with younger skaters they picked brady. tennell as the national champion this is kind of the russianization (ph) of u.s figure. skating the little jumping beans that. are winning the titles ...
Extraordinary I've never, seen anything quite like it But the - what, has happened is U.S judges Michel have said they wanted to go with. younger skaters They picked Brady Tennell, as the, national champion This is kind of the Russianization (ph) of. U.S figure skating The little jumping beans, that are winning the tit...
extraordinary. i've never seen anything quite like it. but the - what has happened is u.s. judges, michel, have said they wanted to go with younger skaters. they picked brady tennell as the national champion. this is kind of the russianization (ph) of u.s. figure skating. the little jumping beans that are winning the t...
So let's talk about the men's side. What happened there?
so let's talk, about the, men's side what happened
So let's talk about the men's side What happened
so let's talk about the men's side. what happened there?
That scene's also my son's favorite scene. I showed that movie to my son when he was about 5 years old. I tell you, this kid watched it like he had it on a loop. And still to this day, certain things will happen, and then my son, he's 16 now, will say something like: Listen to me, Smalls, you know. It still has such a ...
that scene's; also my son's, favorite scene i showed that, movie to my son when he; was about 5 years old i tell you this kid watched it like he had it on a loop and still to this day certain things will happen and then. my son he's, 16 now will say something like: listen to me smalls, you know it. still has such a con...
That scene's also my son's favorite scene I showed, that movie to my son when he was about 5 years, old I tell you, this kid watched it like he had it on a loop And still to this day certain things will. happen and then my, son he's 16 now will say something like: Listen to me Smalls, you know It still has such a conne...
that scene's also my son's favorite scene. i showed that movie to my son when he was about 5 years old. i tell you, this kid watched it like he had it on a loop. and still to this day, certain things will happen, and then my son, he's 16 now, will say something like: listen to me, smalls, you know. it still has such a ...
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It's quite a effective way to read into the current government mind. You know what they fear of, you know what they care about, and also you know what they are trying to cover up. Falun Gong certainly is one of them. But far more than that social unrest, protests, rural area activities, the government are extremely sen...
it's. quite a, effective way to read into. the current government mind. you know; what they fear of you know what they care about and also you know; what they are trying to cover, up falun, gong certainly is one of them but far more than that social unrest protests, rural area activities the government are extremely. s...
It's quite a effective way to read into the current government mind You know what they fear of you know what they care about and also you know what they are trying to cover up Falun Gong, certainly is one of them But far more, than that social unrest; protests rural area activities the government are extremely sensitiv...
it's quite a effective way to read into the current government mind. you know what they fear of, you know what they care about, and also you know what they are trying to cover up. falun gong certainly is one of them. but far more than that social unrest, protests, rural area activities, the government are extremely sen...
Getting today's turn of condition is not impossible.
getting. today's turn of condition is not
Getting today's turn of condition is, not
getting today's turn of condition is not impossible.
As you see the growth of the internet taking off in China and maybe economic freedoms expanding some, what do you see happening with human rights? Do you see any opening up possible at all?
as you see the growth. of the internet taking off in china and maybe economic freedoms expanding some what do you see happening with human rights? do you see any opening up; possible at
As, you see the growth of the, internet, taking off in China and maybe economic freedoms expanding some what do, you see happening with human rights? Do you see any opening up possible at
as you see the growth of the internet taking off in china and maybe economic freedoms expanding some, what do you see happening with human rights? do you see any opening up possible at all?
Well I do see the opening up, particularly the rising awareness among the Chinese people. Today, unlike 13 years ago or 15 years ago, human rights is a word can be publicly speaking about in Chinese society, largely because over the years the international campaign to force the Chinese government acknowledged the conce...
well i do. see the opening up particularly the rising awareness among the, chinese people today unlike 13 years ago or 15 years ago human rights is a word can be publicly speaking about in chinese society largely because over the years, the international campaign to force, the chinese government acknowledged the, conce...
Well I do see the opening up particularly the rising. awareness among the Chinese people Today unlike 13 years ago or 15 years, ago human rights is a word can be publicly speaking about in Chinese society largely because over the years the international campaign to, force the Chinese government acknowledged the concept...
well i do see the opening up, particularly the rising awareness among the chinese people. today, unlike 13 years ago or 15 years ago, human rights is a word can be publicly speaking about in chinese society, largely because over the years the international campaign to force the chinese government acknowledged the conce...
Xiao Qiang thanks very much for talking with us.
xiao qiang thanks very much for talking. with
Xiao Qiang, thanks. very much for talking with
xiao qiang thanks very much for talking with us.
Thank you.
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thank you.
Xiao Qiang was executive director of the group Human Rights in China from 1991 to 2002. He is now director of the China Internet Project at UC Berkeley.
xiao qiang was executive director of the group human rights in china from 1991 to 2002. he is now, director of the china internet project at uc
Xiao Qiang was executive. director of the group. Human Rights in China from 1991 to 2002. He is now. director of the China Internet Project at UC
xiao qiang was executive director of the group human rights in china from 1991 to 2002. he is now director of the china internet project at uc berkeley.
The spread of a virus or a disease has a lot to do with human behavior, and a recent plague in an online game got a few scientists thinking. They started looking at the virtual world for clues about how people might react to an outbreak in the real world. Here's NPR's Laura Sydell.
the spread of a virus or a disease has a lot to. do with human behavior and a recent plague in an online game got a few scientists thinking they started looking at the virtual world for clues about how people might react to an outbreak in the real world here's npr's laura
The spread of a virus or a disease has a lot. to; do with human behavior and a recent plague in an online game got a few scientists thinking They started looking at the virtual world for clues about how. people might react to, an outbreak in the real world Here's NPR's Laura
the spread of a virus or a disease has a lot to do with human behavior, and a recent plague in an online game got a few scientists thinking. they started looking at the virtual world for clues about how people might react to an outbreak in the real world. here's npr's laura sydell.
Online computer games are an over-$300 million industry and growing. World of Warcraft, or WOW, is a massively multiplayer online game, or MMOG, that has more than four million registered users. In this type of game, the players create a character within a particular world--there are many worlds in...
online computer games are an over-$300 million industry, and, growing world of warcraft or. wow is a massively multiplayer online game or mmog that has more than four million registered. users in this type of game the players create a character within a particular world--there are many worlds in th...
Online computer games are an over-$300 million industry and growing World of Warcraft or, WOW is a massively multiplayer online game or MMOG that has more than four million registered, users In this type of game the players create a. character within a particular world--there are many worlds in the...
online computer games are an over-$300 million industry and growing. world of warcraft, or wow, is a massively multiplayer online game, or mmog, that has more than four million registered users. in this type of game, the players create a character within a particular world--there are many worlds in...
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For 10,000 years, the immortal Night Elves cultivated a druidic society within the shadowed recesses of Ashenvale Forest. Yet recently, the catastrophic invasion of the Burning Legion shattered the tranquility of their ancient civilization.
for 10,000 years the immortal night elves cultivated a druidic society within the shadowed recesses of ashenvale forest yet recently the catastrophic invasion of the burning legion shattered the tranquility of their ancient
For 10,000 years the immortal Night Elves cultivated a druidic society within the shadowed recesses of Ashenvale Forest Yet recently the catastrophic invasion of, the Burning Legion shattered the tranquility of their ancient
for 10,000 years, the immortal night elves cultivated a druidic society within the shadowed recesses of ashenvale forest. yet recently, the catastrophic invasion of the burning legion shattered the tranquility of their ancient civilization.
Players move their characters around mythical worlds like Ashenvale Forest, work together with friends and allies to defend it and go on quests. Successful battles with players and monsters make the character more powerful.
players move their characters around mythical worlds like ashenvale forest work together with friends and allies to. defend it, and. go on quests successful. battles with players and monsters make the character more
Players move their characters; around, mythical worlds like Ashenvale Forest work together with friends and allies to defend it. and go on quests Successful battles with players. and monsters make the character more
players move their characters around mythical worlds like ashenvale forest, work together with friends and allies to defend it and go on quests. successful battles with players and monsters make the character more powerful.
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The individual worlds can be both mundane and pretty complex. John Kirkland(ph), known to his online friends as Siren(ph), says there are towns where characters go to the bank, chat, eat.
the individual worlds. can be both, mundane and pretty complex john kirkland(ph), known to his online friends as siren(ph), says there, are towns where characters go to the bank chat
The individual; worlds can be both mundane and pretty complex John Kirkland(ph), known to his online friends as Siren(ph), says there are towns where characters go to the bank chat
the individual worlds can be both mundane and pretty complex. john kirkland(ph), known to his online friends as siren(ph), says there are towns where characters go to the bank, chat, eat.
It's got its whole economy. There's things that you need on a daily basis. There's things that are luxury items. They have different creatures that will fly you from point A to point B, which is a kind of a nice little transit system they have going on. They have a tram system.
it's got its whole economy there's things that you, need on a daily basis there's things that, are luxury items they have different creatures that will fly you from point, a, to point b which is a kind of a nice little transit system they have going on they have a tram
It's got its whole economy There's, things that you need on a daily basis There's things that are, luxury items They have different creatures that will fly you from point A to point B which is a kind of a nice little transit system they have going on, They have a tram
it's got its whole economy. there's things that you need on a daily basis. there's things that are luxury items. they have different creatures that will fly you from point a to point b, which is a kind of a nice little transit system they have going on. they have a tram system.
Then one day last month, a plague broke out in the town of Iron Forge.
then. one day last, month a plague. broke, out in the town of iron
Then one day last month a plague broke out in the town of Iron
then one day last month, a plague broke out in the town of iron forge.
You see all kinds of people running around. There were also skeletons and corpses everywhere because quite a few people died from it.
you see all kinds of people running. around there. were also skeletons and corpses everywhere because. quite a few people died from
You see all kinds of people running around There, were also skeletons and corpses everywhere because. quite a few people died, from
you see all kinds of people running around. there were also skeletons and corpses everywhere because quite a few people died from it.
One player whose character died from the plague described the scene as frightening. He says players were crying out in his virtual world and shouting for the people in charge--that is the game creators--to do something. Of course, it's only a game, but Sherry Turkle, a professor of social science a...
one player whose. character died from the plague described the scene as frightening he says. players were crying out in his virtual world and shouting for the people in charge--that. is the game creators--to do something of course it's only a game, but sherry turkle a professor of social science an...
One player whose character died from the. plague described the scene as frightening He says players were, crying out in his virtual world and; shouting for the people in charge--that is the game creators--to do something Of course, it's only a game but. Sherry Turkle a professor of social science a...
one player whose character died from the plague described the scene as frightening. he says players were crying out in his virtual world and shouting for the people in charge--that is the game creators--to do something. of course, it's only a game, but sherry turkle, a professor of social science a...
It's not that it's not part of your real life just because it's happening on the screen. It becomes integrated into really what you do every day. And so where you have loss of that part of your life that was involved in the habits and the rituals and the daily life, it's very traumatic. It is...
it's not that it's not part of your real life, just because it's happening, on the screen it becomes integrated into really what you do, every; day. and so where you. have loss of that part of, your life that was involved in, the habits and the rituals and the daily life it's very traumatic; it; ...
It's not that it's. not part of your real life just because it's happening on the screen It becomes, integrated into really what you do every day And so where, you have loss of that part of your life that was involved in the habits and the rituals and the daily life it's very traumatic It is ...
it's not that it's not part of your real life just because it's happening on the screen. it becomes integrated into really what you do every day. and so where you have loss of that part of your life that was involved in the habits and the rituals and the daily life, it's very traumatic. it is...
Other games like The Sims and EverQuest have had epidemics of a sort, but it was the recent outbreak within World of Warcraft that caught the attention of Dr. Nina Fefferman(ph), co-director of the Tufts Center for Modeling of Infectious Diseases. Fefferman says one of the hardest parts of research...
other games like, the sims and. everquest have had, epidemics of a, sort but it was the recent outbreak within world, of warcraft that caught the attention of dr nina fefferman(ph), co-director of the tufts center for. modeling of. infectious diseases fefferman says one of the hardest parts of rese...
Other games, like The Sims and EverQuest have had epidemics of a sort but it was the recent outbreak within World of Warcraft that caught the attention of Dr Nina Fefferman(ph), co-director of the Tufts Center for Modeling of Infectious Diseases Fefferman. says one of the hardest parts of researchi...
other games like the sims and everquest have had epidemics of a sort, but it was the recent outbreak within world of warcraft that caught the attention of dr. nina fefferman(ph), co-director of the tufts center for modeling of infectious diseases. fefferman says one of the hardest parts of research...
To have a horrible example from current life, most people say, you know, if someone tells you a natural disaster is heading your way, do you leave? And the answer is `Yes, I leave immediately.' And then when it actually happens, a lot of people have the emotional response of `You know what? I'm g...
to have a horrible example from current life most. people say you know if someone tells you a. natural disaster is heading, your way do you leave? and the answer is `yes i leave immediately' and then when it actually happens a lot of people have the emotional response of `you know what? i'm going...
To have a horrible example from current life most people say you know if someone tells you a natural disaster is heading your way do you leave? And. the answer is, `Yes I leave immediately' And then when, it actually happens a lot of people have the emotional response of `You know what? I'm going...
to have a horrible example from current life, most people say, you know, if someone tells you a natural disaster is heading your way, do you leave? and the answer is `yes, i leave immediately.' and then when it actually happens, a lot of people have the emotional response of `you know what? i'm g...
Fefferman knows it's not possible for any virtual world to completely reflect real life, but she thinks because of the emotional connection game players have to their characters it can come pretty close. She says peoples' reactions to the plague in World of Warcraft were remarkably realistic.
fefferman knows, it's not possible for any virtual world, to completely reflect real life but she. thinks because of the emotional connection game players have to their. characters it can come pretty close she says peoples' reactions to the plague in world of warcraft were remarkably,
Fefferman knows it's not possible, for any virtual world to completely reflect real life but she thinks because of, the emotional connection game players have to their characters it can come pretty close She says peoples' reactions to the plague, in World. of Warcraft were remarkably
fefferman knows it's not possible for any virtual world to completely reflect real life, but she thinks because of the emotional connection game players have to their characters it can come pretty close. she says peoples' reactions to the plague in world of warcraft were remarkably realistic.
Some of them decided once they were infected, you know, `I don't really care anymore about anybody else. I'm going to teleport within the game to a crowded urban center and infect as many other people as I can.'
some of. them decided once they were infected you know `i; don't really care, anymore about anybody else i'm going to teleport within the game to a crowded urban center and infect as many other people as i
Some of them decided once they were infected you know, `I don't really care anymore, about anybody else I'm going to, teleport within the game to a crowded urban center and infect as many other people as I
some of them decided once they were infected, you know, `i don't really care anymore about anybody else. i'm going to teleport within the game to a crowded urban center and infect as many other people as i can.'
Player John Kirkland says there were also those who were altruistic.
player john. kirkland says there were. also those who were
Player, John Kirkland says there were also those who were
player john kirkland says there were also those who were altruistic.
And a lot of people who decided to go out there and help people, and there's quite a few people giving resurrections to people who had died from the plague.
and a lot, of people who decided to go out there and help people, and there's quite a few people giving, resurrections to people who had died from the
And, a lot of people who decided to go out there and help people and there's quite a few people giving resurrections to people, who had died from the
and a lot of people who decided to go out there and help people, and there's quite a few people giving resurrections to people who had died from the plague.
It doesn't count Vice President Cheney out altogether. What the administration will be watching is that if there's any progress on the North Korean side, if there is, that will strengthen those who want to engage. If there isn't it, it will probably again strengthen the hardliners.
it doesn't count vice president cheney out altogether what the administration, will be watching is that if there's any progress on the. north korean side if there is that will strengthen those who want to engage if there isn't it it will probably again strengthen the
It doesn't count Vice President Cheney out altogether What the, administration will be watching is that if there's any progress on the, North Korean side if there is that will strengthen those who want to, engage If there isn't it it will probably again strengthen the
it doesn't count vice president cheney out altogether. what the administration will be watching is that if there's any progress on the north korean side, if there is, that will strengthen those who want to engage. if there isn't it, it will probably again strengthen the hardliners.
NPR's Mike Shuster, thank you. You're welcome, Madeleine.
npr's mike shuster thank. you you're welcome
NPR's Mike, Shuster, thank you. You're, welcome
npr's mike shuster, thank you. you're welcome, madeleine.
There's a Purple Heart in the window of the A-Z Outlet pawnshop in Holland, Michigan, right between a silver necklace and an inexpensive watch. Bryan VandenBosch says a young man walked into his shop just before Thanksgiving to pawn a medal that the U.S. government awards to soldiers who have been wounded or killed in ...
there's a; purple heart in the window of the a-z outlet. pawnshop in holland. michigan right between a silver necklace and, an inexpensive watch bryan vandenbosch says a young man walked; into his shop just before thanksgiving to pawn a medal that the u.s government awards to soldiers who have been wounded or killed in...
There's a, Purple Heart in the window. of, the A-Z Outlet pawnshop, in Holland Michigan right between a silver necklace and an inexpensive watch Bryan VandenBosch says a young man walked into his shop just before, Thanksgiving. to pawn a medal that the U.S government awards to soldiers who have been wounded or killed i...
there's a purple heart in the window of the a-z outlet pawnshop in holland, michigan, right between a silver necklace and an inexpensive watch. bryan vandenbosch says a young man walked into his shop just before thanksgiving to pawn a medal that the u.s. government awards to soldiers who have been wounded or killed in ...
Now, there's much that's unknown in this story. What would lead a man to pawn a Purple Heart? Was he down on his luck? Sickened by war? Do we even really know that the Purple Heart was his or something that he inherited, found, or even filched? But Bryan VandenBosch knows that pawn shops are lenders of the last resort....
now there's much that's unknown in this story. what would lead a; man to pawn a purple heart? was he down on his luck? sickened by war? do we even really know that the purple heart was his or something that he inherited found or even filched? but bryan vandenbosch knows that pawn shops are lenders of the last resort he...
Now there's much, that's unknown in this story What would lead. a man to pawn a Purple Heart? Was he down on his luck? Sickened by war? Do we even really know that the; Purple Heart was his or something that he inherited found or even filched? But, Bryan VandenBosch knows that pawn shops are lenders of the. last resort...
now, there's much that's unknown in this story. what would lead a man to pawn a purple heart? was he down on his luck? sickened by war? do we even really know that the purple heart was his or something that he inherited, found, or even filched? but bryan vandenbosch knows that pawn shops are lenders of the last resort....
the hocked wedding ring or set of earrings; the toy once held by a child who's now gone away; or the watch inscribed, Love forever, that's sold when love or money have run out. People who come in here aren't having a good day, he says. They're often having problems and are a little embarrassed. I don't add to that.
the, hocked wedding ring or set of earrings the toy once held by a child who's. now gone away or the watch inscribed love forever that's sold when love or money have run out people who come in. here aren't having a good; day he says they're often having problems and are a little embarrassed i don't add to
the hocked wedding ring or set of earrings the, toy once held by a. child who's now gone away or the watch inscribed Love forever that's sold when love or money have run out People who, come in here aren't having a good day he says They're often having problems and are a little embarrassed I don't add to
the hocked wedding ring or set of earrings; the toy once held by a child who's now gone away; or the watch inscribed, love forever, that's sold when love or money have run out. people who come in here aren't having a good day, he says. they're often having problems and are a little embarrassed. i don't add to that.
The story of the Purple Heart in the pawnshop window reminds us that to truly help people, you don't need to do worthy things like go to Bangladesh or set up 501-3C corporation. Look at your neighbors, says Bryan VandenBosch. Look at people all around you. You've got friends, I'll bet, who can use some help paying for ...
the story of the purple. heart, in the, pawnshop window reminds us that to truly, help people you don't need to do worthy things like go. to bangladesh or set up 501-3c corporation look at your neighbors says bryan. vandenbosch look at, people all around you you've got friends i'll bet who can use some help paying for ...
The story of the Purple Heart in the pawnshop window reminds us that to truly help people you don't need to do worthy things like go to Bangladesh or set, up 501-3C corporation Look at your neighbors says Bryan VandenBosch Look at people all around you You've got friends I'll bet who can use some help paying for food o...
the story of the purple heart in the pawnshop window reminds us that to truly help people, you don't need to do worthy things like go to bangladesh or set up 501-3c corporation. look at your neighbors, says bryan vandenbosch. look at people all around you. you've got friends, i'll bet, who can use some help paying for ...
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William Sherman broke the story initially for the New York Daily News, and he joins me now. Welcome back to the program.
william sherman broke the story initially for the new york daily news and he joins me now welcome back to the
William Sherman broke. the story initially for the New York Daily News and he joins me now Welcome back to the
william sherman broke the story initially for the new york daily news, and he joins me now. welcome back to the program.
Well, thanks.
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Tell us what these seven funeral directors were accused of.
tell us what these seven funeral. directors were accused
Tell us what these seven funeral directors were. accused
tell us what these seven funeral directors were accused of.
Well, the seven funeral directors were paid a thousand dollars per corpse by Michael Mastromarino, who's the ringleader of this alleged band of ghouls. They provided the corpses. Mastromarino and his cutters - those are the technicians who surgically remove the tissue - would cut open the corpses, remove the bones, sli...
well the seven funeral directors were paid a thousand. dollars per corpse by michael mastromarino who's the ringleader of this alleged band of ghouls they provided. the corpses mastromarino and his. cutters - those are the technicians who. surgically remove the tissue - would, cut open the corpses, remove the bones sli...
Well. the seven funeral directors were paid a thousand dollars. per corpse by. Michael Mastromarino who's the ringleader of this alleged, band of ghouls They provided the corpses Mastromarino and his cutters - those are the technicians who surgically remove, the tissue - would cut open. the corpses remove the bones sli...
well, the seven funeral directors were paid a thousand dollars per corpse by michael mastromarino, who's the ringleader of this alleged band of ghouls. they provided the corpses. mastromarino and his cutters - those are the technicians who surgically remove the tissue - would cut open the corpses, remove the bones, sli...
Or they'd be used for hip replacements or fillings...
or, they'd be used for hip replacements or
Or they'd be used for hip. replacements or
or they'd be used for hip replacements or fillings...
(Unintelligible) was made into a paste used in dental implants, skin used for burn victims, fatty tissue used for cosmetic purposes, and so forth.
(unintelligible) was made into a paste used; in dental. implants skin used for burn victims fatty tissue used for cosmetic purposes and so
(Unintelligible) was made into a paste used in dental implants, skin used for burn victims fatty tissue used for cosmetic purposes and so
(unintelligible) was made into a paste used in dental implants, skin used for burn victims, fatty tissue used for cosmetic purposes, and so forth.
So tell us more about this ringleader. Who is he and what is he exactly thought to have done?
so tell us more about this. ringleader who, is he. and what is he exactly thought to, have
So tell us more about this ringleader Who, is he and what is he exactly thought to have
so tell us more about this ringleader. who is he and what is he exactly thought to have done?
But today, in today's Daily News, a story which I'm proud to say I have exclusively, they actually had a plan to buy bones and other body parts from dead Russian prisoners from a prison in Russia. And Mastromarino in 2002 traveled to Russia, met with a prison official who was more than happy to do business, but in the ...
but today; in today's. daily news a story, which i'm proud to say i have exclusively they, actually had a plan, to, buy bones and other body; parts from dead russian prisoners from, a prison in russia and mastromarino in 2002 traveled to russia met with a prison official who was more than happy to do business but in th...
But today in today's Daily News a story which. I'm proud to say, I have exclusively they, actually had a plan to, buy, bones and, other body parts from dead Russian prisoners, from a prison in Russia And Mastromarino in 2002 traveled to Russia met with a prison official who was more than happy to do business but in the...
but today, in today's daily news, a story which i'm proud to say i have exclusively, they actually had a plan to buy bones and other body parts from dead russian prisoners from a prison in russia. and mastromarino in 2002 traveled to russia, met with a prison official who was more than happy to do business, but in the ...
How big is this alleged scheme? How many people does it involve? How many corpses?
how big is this alleged scheme? how. many people does it involve? how many
How big is this alleged scheme? How many people does it involve? How many
how big is this alleged scheme? how many people does it involve? how many corpses?
Well, so far the Brooklyn District Attorney's office has identified about 1,100 corpses in their case. And at this point, you know, they're finding examples of, you know, more bodies, more corpses every couple of weeks. But the body parts went to thousands, more than 20,000 people throughout the United States, Canada, ...
well so far the brooklyn district attorney's office; has, identified about 1,100 corpses in their case and at this point you know they're finding examples of you know more bodies more corpses every couple of weeks but the body parts went to thousands more than 20,000 people throughout the united states canada great bri...
Well so far the Brooklyn District Attorney's office has identified about 1,100 corpses. in their case And. at this point you know they're finding examples of. you know more bodies more corpses every couple of weeks But the body parts went, to thousands more than 20,000 people throughout the United States Canada Great, ...
well, so far the brooklyn district attorney's office has identified about 1,100 corpses in their case. and at this point, you know, they're finding examples of, you know, more bodies, more corpses every couple of weeks. but the body parts went to thousands, more than 20,000 people throughout the united states, canada, ...
William Sherman is a reporter with the New York Daily News, and doubtless we'll be checking in with you later on as this story progresses. Thank you, William.
william sherman is a reporter with the new york daily news and doubtless we'll be checking in with you later on as this story progresses. thank. you
William Sherman is a reporter with the New York, Daily News and doubtless we'll be checking in with you later on. as this story progresses Thank you
william sherman is a reporter with the new york daily news, and doubtless we'll be checking in with you later on as this story progresses. thank you, william.
Thank you. It's a pleasure.
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This is TALK OF THE NATION in Washington.
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Barack Obama's speech in Philadelphia this week was not resolved everybody's questions about his former pastor, the Reverend Jeremiah Wright Jr., openly and otherwise, it's likely to be a factor in the nomination fight and if Senator Obama wins that in the general election as well. But whatever the political effect may...
barack obama's speech, in philadelphia this week was not. resolved everybody's questions about; his former pastor the. reverend jeremiah, wright jr., openly and otherwise it's likely to be a factor in the nomination fight and if senator obama wins that, in the general, election as well but whatever. the political effec...
Barack Obama's speech in Philadelphia this. week was not resolved everybody's questions about his, former pastor the Reverend Jeremiah Wright Jr., openly and otherwise it's likely to be, a factor, in the nomination fight and if Senator Obama, wins that in the general election as well But whatever the political effect m...
barack obama's speech in philadelphia this week was not resolved everybody's questions about his former pastor, the reverend jeremiah wright jr., openly and otherwise, it's likely to be a factor in the nomination fight and if senator obama wins that in the general election as well. but whatever the political effect may...
Is race something you talk about at home, at work? Do we speak differently depending on who we're talking to? Do we ignore or gloss over a set of issues that many find uncomfortable? Is race just a black and white issue? Do we talk about race when an opportunity arises: the O.J. trial, Katrina, Barry Bonds and, yes, th...
is race something you talk about at home at work? do we speak differently, depending on who we're talking to? do we. ignore or gloss over, a set of issues that, many find uncomfortable? is race, just a black and white issue? do we talk. about race when an opportunity arises: the o.j trial katrina barry bonds and yes th...
Is; race something you talk about. at home at work? Do we speak differently depending on who we're. talking to? Do we ignore or gloss over a set of issues, that many find, uncomfortable? Is race. just a black and white issue? Do we talk about race when an opportunity arises: the O.J trial Katrina Barry Bonds and yes th...
is race something you talk about at home, at work? do we speak differently depending on who we're talking to? do we ignore or gloss over a set of issues that many find uncomfortable? is race just a black and white issue? do we talk about race when an opportunity arises: the o.j. trial, katrina, barry bonds and, yes, th...
How do you talk about race? Call and tell us your story. Our number is 800-989-8255. E-mail talk@npr.org. You can also join the conversation on our blog, that's at npr.org/blogofthenation.
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How, do you talk, about race? Call and tell us your story Our number is 800-989-8255. E-mail talk@npr.org You can, also. join the conversation on; our blog that's at
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I am definitely pro-immunization. However, I feel like we're giving way too many.
i am, definitely pro-immunization however i feel like we're giving way too
I. am definitely pro-immunization However I. feel, like; we're giving way, too
i am definitely pro-immunization. however, i feel like we're giving way too many.
Like the other moms there, Angela, Kiersten Petrucci, and Vanessa Vohden are all vaccinating their children. But there's a lot they don't like about that process. They'd like the shot schedule spaced out more so a tiny baby isn't getting four or five shots at once. They wonder if a six-month-old really needs a seasonal...
like the other moms there angela kiersten petrucci and vanessa vohden are all, vaccinating. their. children but there's a lot they don't like about that process they'd like the shot schedule spaced out more so a, tiny baby isn't getting four or five shots at once they wonder if a six-month-old really. needs a seasonal ...
Like the; other moms there Angela Kiersten Petrucci and, Vanessa Vohden are all vaccinating their children But there's. a lot they. don't like about that process They'd like the shot schedule spaced out more so a, tiny, baby isn't getting four or five shots at once They wonder. if a six-month-old really needs a seasona...
like the other moms there, angela, kiersten petrucci, and vanessa vohden are all vaccinating their children. but there's a lot they don't like about that process. they'd like the shot schedule spaced out more so a tiny baby isn't getting four or five shots at once. they wonder if a six-month-old really needs a seasonal...
But I think a natural immunity for a lot of not-serious illnesses such as chicken pox may be better than getting the vaccine.
but i think a natural immunity for a lot of not-serious illnesses such as chicken pox. may be better than getting the
But I think a natural immunity for a lot of not-serious illnesses such as chicken pox may be better. than getting the
but i think a natural immunity for a lot of not-serious illnesses such as chicken pox may be better than getting the vaccine.
Dr. Samuel Katz helped invent the measles vaccine, and he says that's a good question, and one with no easy answer.
dr samuel katz helped invent. the measles, vaccine and. he. says that's a, good question and one with, no easy
Dr Samuel Katz helped. invent the measles vaccine and he says that's a good question and one with no easy
dr. samuel katz helped invent the measles vaccine, and he says that's a good question, and one with no easy answer.
It varies from vaccine to vaccine.
it varies, from vaccine to
It varies from vaccine to
it varies from vaccine to vaccine.
That's because some vaccines are a lot better at getting your immune system to respond than others. Katz says when immunologists design a vaccine, they want it to activate two parts of the immune system: antibodies and cell- mediated immunity. That's what our bodies know how to do naturally when they come across a bad ...
that's. because some vaccines are a lot better at getting, your immune system, to respond than others katz says when immunologists design a vaccine they want it to activate two parts of, the immune system: antibodies and cell- mediated immunity that's what our, bodies know how to do naturally when they come across, a b...
That's because some vaccines are a lot better at getting your immune system to respond than others Katz says when immunologists design a vaccine; they want it to activate two parts of the, immune system: antibodies and cell- mediated immunity. That's what our bodies know how to do naturally when they come across a bad,...
that's because some vaccines are a lot better at getting your immune system to respond than others. katz says when immunologists design a vaccine, they want it to activate two parts of the immune system: antibodies and cell- mediated immunity. that's what our bodies know how to do naturally when they come across a bad ...
We think that's what we've achieved with measles. We think that's what we've achieved with polio.
we think, that's what we've achieved with measles we think that's what we've achieved with
We think that's, what we've achieved with measles We think that's what we've achieved with
we think that's what we've achieved with measles. we think that's what we've achieved with polio.
But other vaccines don't always set off that two-fisted attack, and scientists don't know why.
but other vaccines don't always set off that. two-fisted attack, and scientists don't know
But other vaccines don't always set, off that two-fisted attack, and scientists don't know
but other vaccines don't always set off that two-fisted attack, and scientists don't know why.
We have vaccines such as the one to prevent whooping cough, and we're seeing right now in California, where they're having a large outbreak, a number of the cases are individuals who've received vaccine.
we have vaccines such as the one to prevent whooping cough and we're seeing. right now in california where, they're having a large outbreak a number of the cases are individuals who've received
We have. vaccines such as the one to prevent, whooping cough. and we're seeing right. now in California where they're having a. large outbreak a, number of the, cases are individuals who've received
we have vaccines such as the one to prevent whooping cough, and we're seeing right now in california, where they're having a large outbreak, a number of the cases are individuals who've received vaccine.
Anne Gershon is a chicken pox expert at Columbia University Medical Center. She says then you've got to give it another shot - literally.
anne gershon is, a chicken pox expert at columbia university, medical center she says then you've got to, give it another shot
Anne Gershon is a chicken pox expert at Columbia, University Medical Center She, says then you've got to give it another shot
anne gershon is a chicken pox expert at columbia university medical center. she says then you've got to give it another shot - literally.
We really need boosters of vaccines much more than we thought we ever would.
we really need boosters of vaccines much more than, we thought we. ever.
We really need boosters of. vaccines much more than we thought we ever
we really need boosters of vaccines much more than we thought we ever would.
So in 2006, the CDC added a second chicken pox shot to the recommended childhood vaccines. Gershon says it looks like that's going to keep children from getting sick. She thinks the vaccine won't ever eradicate the virus the way small pox vaccinations got rid of small pox. But she thinks it's still worth having.
so in 2006, the cdc added a second chicken, pox shot to the, recommended childhood vaccines gershon says it, looks like that's going to keep children from getting sick; she thinks the vaccine won't ever eradicate the virus the way small pox vaccinations. got rid of small pox but she thinks it's still, worth
So in 2006, the CDC added a second chicken pox shot, to, the recommended childhood vaccines Gershon, says it looks like that's going to keep children from getting sick She thinks the vaccine won't ever eradicate the virus the, way small pox vaccinations got rid of small pox But she thinks it's still worth
so in 2006, the cdc added a second chicken pox shot to the recommended childhood vaccines. gershon says it looks like that's going to keep children from getting sick. she thinks the vaccine won't ever eradicate the virus the way small pox vaccinations got rid of small pox. but she thinks it's still worth having.
I think it's important also to keep in mind with these infections that we look at not only at dying or mortality, but we look at suffering or morbidity, and with this vaccine, we've not only decreased mortality but we've decreased suffering from the virus.
i think it's important also to keep in mind with, these. infections that we look at, not only at dying or mortality but we look at, suffering or morbidity and with this vaccine we've not only decreased mortality but we've decreased suffering from the
I think it's important also to, keep in mind with these infections that we look at not only at dying, or mortality but we look at suffering or morbidity and with this, vaccine we've, not only decreased, mortality but. we've decreased suffering from the
i think it's important also to keep in mind with these infections that we look at not only at dying or mortality, but we look at suffering or morbidity, and with this vaccine, we've not only decreased mortality but we've decreased suffering from the virus.
Nancy Shute, NPR News.
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And that's Your Health for this Monday morning.
and that's your, health for this monday
And that's Your Health for this Monday
and that's your health for this monday morning.
All summer long, we've been asking people who work in film to talk about the movie that they never get tired of watching, including this one from one of the stars of "Jerry Maguire" and "Ray."
all, summer long we've been asking people who work in film to talk about the movie that they never get tired of watching including this one from one. of the stars of "jerry maguire" and
All summer. long we've been asking people who work in film to. talk about the. movie that, they never get tired of watching including this one from one, of the stars of "Jerry Maguire" and
all summer long, we've been asking people who work in film to talk about the movie that they never get tired of watching, including this one from one of the stars of "jerry maguire" and "ray."
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I'm Regina King, actress and aspiring director. And the movie I've watched a million times is "The Sandlot" directed by Dave Evans and starring Patrick Renna, Tom Guiry, and Denis Leary.
i'm, regina king actress and. aspiring director. and the movie i've watched a million times is "the sandlot" directed by dave evans, and starring patrick renna tom guiry and denis
I'm Regina King actress and aspiring director And the movie I've watched a million times is "The Sandlot" directed by Dave; Evans and starring Patrick Renna; Tom Guiry and Denis.
i'm regina king, actress and aspiring director. and the movie i've watched a million times is "the sandlot" directed by dave evans and starring patrick renna, tom guiry, and denis leary.
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(as Scotty Smalls) You call that pitching?
(as scotty smalls) you call that
(as Scotty, Smalls) You; call that
(as scotty smalls) you call that pitching?
The movie is about a kid named Smalls who moves into the neighborhood with his mother and stepdad. And he befriends this group of kids that play baseball in the sandlot.
the movie is about a kid named smalls who moves into the neighborhood with his mother and stepdad and he. befriends this group of kids that play baseball in the
The movie, is about a kid named Smalls who, moves into the neighborhood with his mother and stepdad And he befriends this group of, kids that; play baseball in the
the movie is about a kid named smalls who moves into the neighborhood with his mother and stepdad. and he befriends this group of kids that play baseball in the sandlot.
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(as Squints) You never heard of the Sultan of Swat?
(as squints) you never heard of the sultan of
(as Squints) You never heard of. the Sultan of
(as squints) you never heard of the sultan of swat?
(as Kenny DeNunez) The Titan of Terror.
(as kenny denunez) the. titan of
(as Kenny DeNunez) The Titan of
(as kenny denunez) the titan of terror.
(as Timmy) The Colossus of Clout? The colossus of clout?
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(as Timmy) The Colossus. of Clout? The colossus of
(as timmy) the colossus of clout? the colossus of clout?
(as Scotty Smalls) Oh. Yeah, the Great Bambino. Of course. I thought you said the Great Bambi, that wimpy deer.
(as scotty smalls) oh yeah the great bambino of course i thought you said the great bambi that wimpy
(as Scotty Smalls) Oh Yeah the Great Bambino Of. course I thought you said the. Great Bambi that wimpy.
(as scotty smalls) oh. yeah, the great bambino. of course. i thought you said the great bambi, that wimpy deer.
All the personalities of these boys were so different, and it reminded me of my lot growing up.
all the personalities of these boys were so different and it reminded me, of my lot growing
All the personalities of these boys were so different and it reminded, me, of my lot growing
all the personalities of these boys were so different, and it reminded me of my lot growing up.
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(as Ham) Hey, you want S'more?
(as ham) hey, you want
(as Ham) Hey. you want
(as ham) hey, you want s'more?
(as Scotty Smalls) Some more what?
(as scotty smalls) some more,
(as Scotty Smalls) Some more
(as scotty smalls) some more what?
(as Ham) No, do you want a S'more?
(as, ham) no do you want, a.
(as Ham) No. do you want a.
(as ham) no, do you want a s'more?
(as Scotty Smalls) I haven't had anything yet, so how can I have some more of nothing?
(as. scotty smalls) i haven't had anything yet so how can; i have some more of
(as Scotty Smalls) I haven't. had anything yet so how can I. have some more of;
(as scotty smalls) i haven't had anything yet, so how can i have some more of nothing?
(as Ham) You're killing me, Smalls.
(as ham) you're killing me
(as Ham) You're killing me
(as ham) you're killing me, smalls.