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That's Rickie Cannon(ph). Since his group is here on business, he says they won't have time to visit the city itself. Looking around the Somerset Collection, Cannon says there's no need to.
that's rickie, cannon(ph). since his group is here on business he says they won't. have time to visit the city itself looking around the somerset collection cannon says there's. no need.
That's, Rickie; Cannon(ph). Since his group is here on business he says they won't have time to visit the city itself Looking around the Somerset. Collection. Cannon says there's no need
that's rickie cannon(ph). since his group is here on business, he says they won't have time to visit the city itself. looking around the somerset collection, cannon says there's no need to.
There is money here. I don't know if all the money left the city and came out to the different counties or what. But the city needs to try to generate some of those dollars back into the city.
there is money here i, don't know if all the money left the city and came out, to the different counties or, what but the city needs to try to generate some of those dollars back into the
There is money here I don't know. if; all the. money left the city and. came out to the different. counties or what But the city needs to try to generate, some of those dollars back into the;
there is money here. i don't know if all the money left the city and came out to the different counties or what. but the city needs to try to generate some of those dollars back into the city.
So why isn't that happening? While the reasons have lots to do with economic forces, they have as much to do with psychology and emotion, how people feel about Detroit now.
so why isn't that happening? while the reasons have, lots to do with economic; forces they have as, much to do with. psychology and emotion how people feel about detroit,
So why isn't that happening? While the reasons have, lots to do with economic forces they. have as much to do with psychology and emotion how people feel about Detroit
so why isn't that happening? while the reasons have lots to do with economic forces, they have as much to do with psychology and emotion, how people feel about detroit now.
It's just like the causes for Detroit's current situation. The feelings about Detroit, I think, are complicated.
it's just like, the causes for, detroit's current situation the; feelings about detroit i think are
It's just. like the causes for Detroit's current situation The feelings, about Detroit I think are
it's just like the causes for detroit's current situation. the feelings about detroit, i think, are complicated.
That's Bill McGraw, co-founder of the online news site Deadline Detroit. He says some people do just hate Detroit. That's especially true if they grew up here and remember Detroit's better days.
that's bill mcgraw co-founder of the online. news site deadline detroit he. says some people do just, hate detroit that's especially true if, they grew up here and. remember detroit's better
That's Bill McGraw co-founder of the online news site Deadline Detroit He says some people. do just hate Detroit That's especially true if they grew up here and remember Detroit's. better
that's bill mcgraw, co-founder of the online news site deadline detroit. he says some people do just hate detroit. that's especially true if they grew up here and remember detroit's better days.
People in metro Detroit, who grew up in Detroit, who are, say, 55 and older, who feel Detroit betrayed them in some way, forgetting that their departures helped lead to Detroit's current situation.
people in metro detroit who grew. up in detroit, who are say 55 and older, who feel detroit betrayed them in some way forgetting that their departures helped lead to detroit's current
People, in metro Detroit who grew up in Detroit who are say 55 and older who feel Detroit betrayed them in some way forgetting that their departures helped, lead to Detroit's current
people in metro detroit, who grew up in detroit, who are, say, 55 and older, who feel detroit betrayed them in some way, forgetting that their departures helped lead to detroit's current situation.
Regardless of who's at fault, there's one particularly uncomfortable question in all of this, the significant role that race places here. Sheila Cockrel is a retired member of the Detroit City Council. She says that race and racism have formed and deformed social relationships in Detroit and its economy. Even when the ...
regardless of who's at fault there's one particularly uncomfortable. question in all of. this the significant role that race places here sheila, cockrel is a retired member of the detroit city council she; says that race and racism have formed, and deformed social relationships in detroit, and its economy even when the...
Regardless of who's at fault there's one particularly uncomfortable question in all of this the, significant role that race places here Sheila Cockrel is, a retired member of the Detroit City Council She says that race. and racism have, formed and deformed social relationships in, Detroit and. its economy Even when the...
regardless of who's at fault, there's one particularly uncomfortable question in all of this, the significant role that race places here. sheila cockrel is a retired member of the detroit city council. she says that race and racism have formed and deformed social relationships in detroit and its economy. even when the ...
It was sort of like the 11th Commandment, thou shall leave Detroit if you are a working class or middle class white person as fast as you can, and then having left Detroit, one will turn one's back.
it was sort, of like the 11th commandment thou shall leave detroit if you are a working class or middle class white person as fast, as you can and then having left detroit one will turn one's
It, was sort of like the 11th Commandment thou shall leave Detroit if you are a working class or middle class white; person as fast as you can and then having, left Detroit one; will turn one's
it was sort of like the 11th commandment, thou shall leave detroit if you are a working class or middle class white person as fast as you can, and then having left detroit, one will turn one's back.
And so the city lost much of its tax base, which set up a lingering dynamic of black city versus white suburb. And now both sides angrily blame the other for the city's crisis. Both McGraw and Cockrel agree, though, that greater regionalism in southeast Michigan is a good place to start looking for solutions. But with ...
and so the city lost much; of its tax base. which set up a, lingering dynamic of black city versus white. suburb, and now both sides. angrily, blame the other for the city's. crisis both mcgraw and cockrel agree though that greater regionalism in southeast; michigan, is a good place to start looking for solutions but w...
And so the city. lost much of its tax base which set up a lingering dynamic of black city versus white suburb And now both sides angrily, blame the other for the city's. crisis Both McGraw and Cockrel agree though that greater regionalism in southeast Michigan is a good place to start looking for solutions But with dis...
and so the city lost much of its tax base, which set up a lingering dynamic of black city versus white suburb. and now both sides angrily blame the other for the city's crisis. both mcgraw and cockrel agree, though, that greater regionalism in southeast michigan is a good place to start looking for solutions. but with ...
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Relief from the resolution of the debt crisis didn't last long. Congress has finished its game of chicken over raising the federal debt ceiling, but the battle shook world markets, and grim economic reports keep coming in.
relief from the resolution of the debt crisis didn't last long, congress has finished its game of chicken over raising the federal debt ceiling but the battle shook world, markets and grim economic reports keep coming
Relief from the resolution, of, the debt crisis didn't last long Congress has finished its game of chicken over raising the federal, debt ceiling but the battle. shook world markets and grim economic reports keep coming
relief from the resolution of the debt crisis didn't last long. congress has finished its game of chicken over raising the federal debt ceiling, but the battle shook world markets, and grim economic reports keep coming in.
NPR's Tom Gjelten reports on the challenges ahead.
npr's tom gjelten reports on the challenges
NPR's Tom Gjelten reports on the challenges
npr's tom gjelten reports on the challenges ahead.
Over the last several weeks, Washington's been so focused on the wrangling over the debt ceiling that other economic issues went largely unheeded. Turns out, the U.S. economy this year hasn't been performing nearly as well as we thought it was. The GDP barely grew in the first two quarters. Manufacturing is in worse sh...
over the last several weeks washington's been so focused on the wrangling over the, debt ceiling that. other economic issues went largely unheeded turns out the u.s, economy this, year hasn't, been performing nearly as well as we, thought it was the gdp barely grew in the first two quarters manufacturing is in. worse s...
Over the last several weeks Washington's been so, focused on the; wrangling over the debt. ceiling that. other economic issues went largely unheeded Turns. out the U.S. economy this year hasn't been performing nearly as well as we thought it was The GDP barely, grew in the first two quarters Manufacturing is in worse s...
over the last several weeks, washington's been so focused on the wrangling over the debt ceiling that other economic issues went largely unheeded. turns out, the u.s. economy this year hasn't been performing nearly as well as we thought it was. the gdp barely grew in the first two quarters. manufacturing is in worse sh...
Don't get your hopes up. The economy is wounded.
don't get your hopes up the economy, is
Don't get your hopes up The economy. is
don't get your hopes up. the economy is wounded.
It's pretty likely that the uncertainty surrounding the raising of the debt ceiling - for both businesses and consumers - has been unsettling, and just one more impediment to the full recovery that we need.
it's pretty likely; that the uncertainty surrounding the raising of the debt ceiling - for both businesses and consumers - has been unsettling and just one more impediment to. the full, recovery that we
It's pretty, likely that the uncertainty surrounding the raising of the debt ceiling - for both businesses and consumers - has; been unsettling and just one more impediment to the full recovery that we
it's pretty likely that the uncertainty surrounding the raising of the debt ceiling - for both businesses and consumers - has been unsettling, and just one more impediment to the full recovery that we need.
(As Larry) Is it in the kitchen drawer by any chance?
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(As Larry) Is it in the kitchen. drawer. by any
(as larry) is it in the kitchen drawer by any chance?
Walsh wouldn't rule out another protest if Wikipedia's interests are threatened again, but without the web's sixth largest site on their side, Internet activists may, once again, find it hard to get Congress and the country to pay attention to the finer points of copyright law.
walsh wouldn't rule out another protest if, wikipedia's interests are threatened again but without the web's sixth largest site on their side internet activists may once, again find it hard to get congress and the country, to pay attention to the finer points. of copyright
Walsh wouldn't rule out another protest if Wikipedia's interests are threatened again, but without, the web's sixth largest site on their side Internet activists may once again find it hard to get Congress and the country to pay attention to the finer points of copyright
walsh wouldn't rule out another protest if wikipedia's interests are threatened again, but without the web's sixth largest site on their side, internet activists may, once again, find it hard to get congress and the country to pay attention to the finer points of copyright law.
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We're going to shift our focus now from South Carolina to Iowa. All this week, we've featured stump speeches from the Republican presidential candidates. And today, we bring you Michele Bachmann and Rick Santorum. In Iowa last week, Bachmann took on President Obama.
we're going to shift our focus now from south carolina to iowa, all this week we've featured stump speeches from the republican presidential candidates and today we bring you michele bachmann and rick santorum in. iowa. last week bachmann took on president
We're going to shift our focus now from South. Carolina. to Iowa All this week we've featured stump speeches from the, Republican presidential candidates And today we bring you Michele Bachmann and Rick Santorum In Iowa last week Bachmann took on President
we're going to shift our focus now from south carolina to iowa. all this week, we've featured stump speeches from the republican presidential candidates. and today, we bring you michele bachmann and rick santorum. in iowa last week, bachmann took on president obama.
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That's Michele Bachmann speaking at a Pizza Ranch restaurant in Rockwell City, Iowa. And our next stump speech comes from another Pizza Ranch, this one in Carroll, Iowa, and former Senator Rick Santorum. If elected, he said, he would balance the budget and beef up national security. He also took a moment to talk broadl...
that's michele bachmann speaking at a pizza ranch restaurant in rockwell city iowa and, our next stump speech comes from another; pizza ranch this one in carroll iowa and former senator rick, santorum; if; elected he said he would, balance the budget and beef up national security he. also took a moment to talk broadly ...
That's Michele Bachmann speaking at; a Pizza Ranch restaurant in Rockwell City Iowa And our next stump, speech comes from another Pizza, Ranch this one in Carroll. Iowa and former Senator Rick Santorum If elected he said he would balance the budget and beef up national security He also, took, a moment to, talk broadly ...
that's michele bachmann speaking at a pizza ranch restaurant in rockwell city, iowa. and our next stump speech comes from another pizza ranch, this one in carroll, iowa, and former senator rick santorum. if elected, he said, he would balance the budget and beef up national security. he also took a moment to talk broadl...
You know, we have some people running here who think America is just about doing what's best for you. Well, that's the popular culture, but that's not what America's about. America is about more than just you. America's about service and sacrifice and doing what's, you know, making a contribution to the greater good, s...
you know we have some people running, here who think america is just about. doing, what's best for you well, that's the popular culture but that's not what america's about america is about more than just you america's about service and sacrifice and doing what's you know making a contribution. to the greater good servi...
You know we have. some people running here who think America. is just about doing what's best for you Well that's the popular culture but that's not what America's about America is about more than just you America's about service and sacrifice and doing what's you know making a contribution, to the greater good serving...
you know, we have some people running here who think america is just about doing what's best for you. well, that's the popular culture, but that's not what america's about. america is about more than just you. america's about service and sacrifice and doing what's, you know, making a contribution to the greater good, s...
At least that's what we have used our freedom for that made us the greatest country in the history of the world. And at the core of that is the family. The core of that is what motivates most people to go out and work. And the Marine Corps is an amazing, amazing fighting force. How do they get people to do such heroic ...
at least, that's what we have used, our freedom for that made us the greatest country. in the, history of, the. world and at the core of that is the family the core of that is what motivates most people. to go out and work and the marine corps is an amazing amazing fighting force how do they get people, to do such hero...
At least that's what we have used our freedom for that made us the greatest. country. in the history of the world And. at the core; of that is the family The core of that is what motivates. most people to go out and. work And the Marine Corps is an amazing amazing. fighting force How do they get people to do such heroi...
at least that's what we have used our freedom for that made us the greatest country in the history of the world. and at the core of that is the family. the core of that is what motivates most people to go out and work. and the marine corps is an amazing, amazing fighting force. how do they get people to do such heroic ...
It's a special relationship. Just like each one of us is a family. And people say, oh, the individual is the basis of our society. The individual rights, but the foundation of our country is the family. When the family breaks down, America doesn't survive.
it's a special relationship just like each one of us; is a family and people say oh the individual is the basis of our society the individual rights but the foundation of our country is the family when the family breaks down america doesn't
It's a special relationship Just like. each one of us is a family And people say oh the individual, is the basis of our society The individual, rights but the foundation of our country is the family When. the family breaks down America doesn't,
it's a special relationship. just like each one of us is a family. and people say, oh, the individual is the basis of our society. the individual rights, but the foundation of our country is the family. when the family breaks down, america doesn't survive.
That's Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum campaigning in Carroll, Iowa.
that's republican presidential candidate rick santorum campaigning in carroll
That's Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum campaigning in. Carroll
that's republican presidential candidate rick santorum campaigning in carroll, iowa.
The Pacific Northwest is suffering from too much of a good thing, too much electricity. It was a snowy winter there and a wet spring, and there's lots of water behind the dams on the Columbia River, which means an oversupply of hydropower. And as a result, the region's new wind farms are being ordered to throttled back...
the pacific northwest is suffering from too much of a good thing too much electricity it was a snowy winter, there and a wet spring and there's lots of water behind the dams on, the. columbia river which means an oversupply of hydropower and as a result the region's. new wind, farms are being ordered to throttled. back...
The Pacific Northwest is suffering from too much of a good thing too much electricity It was a snowy winter there and a wet, spring and there's lots of water behind the dams on the, Columbia River which means an oversupply; of hydropower And as a result, the region's new, wind farms are being ordered to throttled. back...
the pacific northwest is suffering from too much of a good thing, too much electricity. it was a snowy winter there and a wet spring, and there's lots of water behind the dams on the columbia river, which means an oversupply of hydropower. and as a result, the region's new wind farms are being ordered to throttled back...
Here's NPR's Martin Kaste from Seattle.
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Here's NPR's Martin Kaste, from
here's npr's martin kaste from seattle.
It seems like a simple problem to fix: If there's too much water behind the dams, why not just dump some of it, bypass the power generators and spill it? Would that we could, says Doug Johnson, spokesman for the Bonneville Power Authority. When you spill water over a dam, he says, it gets mixed with nitrogen from the a...
it seems like a simple problem to fix: if; there's too much, water behind the dams why not just dump some of, it bypass the power generators, and spill it? would that we could, says doug. johnson spokesman for the bonneville power authority when you spill, water over a dam he says it gets mixed with nitrogen from the a...
It seems. like a simple problem to fix: If there's too much water behind the dams why not just dump some of it bypass the power generators and; spill it? Would that we could, says, Doug Johnson spokesman for the Bonneville Power Authority When you spill water over; a dam he says it gets mixed with nitrogen from the air...
it seems like a simple problem to fix: if there's too much water behind the dams, why not just dump some of it, bypass the power generators and spill it? would that we could, says doug johnson, spokesman for the bonneville power authority. when you spill water over a dam, he says, it gets mixed with nitrogen from the a...
What it can do is give the juvenile fish a condition similar to the bends that scuba divers experience.
what it can do is give. the juvenile fish a condition similar to the bends that. scuba divers
What it can do is give the juvenile fish a condition similar. to the bends that scuba. divers
what it can do is give the juvenile fish a condition similar to the bends that scuba divers experience.
So Bonneville, a federal agency that runs the power transmission system in the Northwest, has been ordering wind farms offline, usually in the middle of the night when demand is lowest. Wind farm companies are crying foul.
so bonneville a. federal. agency that, runs the power. transmission system in the northwest has been ordering wind farms offline usually in the. middle of the night. when demand is lowest wind farm companies are crying.
So Bonneville a federal agency that runs the. power transmission system in the. Northwest has, been ordering wind farms offline usually in, the middle of the night when demand. is lowest Wind farm companies are crying
so bonneville, a federal agency that runs the power transmission system in the northwest, has been ordering wind farms offline, usually in the middle of the night when demand is lowest. wind farm companies are crying foul.
This is not about fish protection. This is strictly about economics.
this is not about fish protection this is strictly about
This is not about fish protection This is strictly about
this is not about fish protection. this is strictly about economics.
Jan Johnson is a spokeswoman for Iberdrola Renewables, which has 722 wind turbines in the Pacific Northwest.
jan. johnson is a spokeswoman for, iberdrola renewables which has 722 wind turbines in; the pacific.
Jan Johnson is a spokeswoman for Iberdrola Renewables. which; has 722 wind turbines in the Pacific
jan johnson is a spokeswoman for iberdrola renewables, which has 722 wind turbines in the pacific northwest.
There's options. In other parts of the country - in fact, almost every other region - these types of transmission providers will just go into a negative pricing situation.
there's options in other parts. of the country - in fact almost every other region - these types of transmission providers will just go into a negative pricing
There's options In; other parts of the country - in fact almost every other region - these types of transmission providers will just go into a negative pricing
there's options. in other parts of the country - in fact, almost every other region - these types of transmission providers will just go into a negative pricing situation.
Negative pricing just means paying people to take your surplus power. The wind farm companies say the dams could run at full tilt and Bonneville could pay customers in other regions; California or British Columbia, to take the surplus. Five wind power companies have filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory ...
negative pricing just means paying people to take your surplus power the wind farm companies. say the dams could run at; full tilt and bonneville could pay. customers in other regions california or british columbia to take the surplus, five wind power companies. have filed a complaint with the federal energy regulatory...
Negative pricing just means paying people. to take your surplus power The wind farm companies say the dams, could run at full tilt and Bonneville could pay customers in other regions California or British Columbia to take the surplus Five wind power, companies have filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory C...
negative pricing just means paying people to take your surplus power. the wind farm companies say the dams could run at full tilt and bonneville could pay customers in other regions; california or british columbia, to take the surplus. five wind power companies have filed a complaint with the federal energy regulatory ...
What we've said is no. We're willing to give away energy. We give away energy to a whole lot of people when we're faced with the situation. But if we were going to, you know, just pay negative prices and say, okay, we're going to incorporate that into our wholesale power rate and this is the only set of customers that ...
what we've said is no we're willing to give away energy we give away energy to a whole lot. of people when, we're faced with the. situation but if we were going to you know just pay negative prices and say okay we're going to incorporate. that into our wholesale power, rate and this is the only set of. customers that a...
What we've said is no We're willing to give away energy We give away energy to a whole lot of people when we're, faced with. the situation. But if we were going to you know just pay negative prices and say okay we're going to incorporate that into our wholesale power rate and this is the, only set of customers that are...
what we've said is no. we're willing to give away energy. we give away energy to a whole lot of people when we're faced with the situation. but if we were going to, you know, just pay negative prices and say, okay, we're going to incorporate that into our wholesale power rate and this is the only set of customers that ...
Complicating matters is the fact that wind farms make much of their income from federal tax credits. The government essentially pays them for every megawatt hour they produce, so they really don't like it when those blades stop turning. They also say Bonneville is forcing them to break contracts with utilities in place...
complicating matters is the fact that wind farms make much of their; income, from federal tax credits the government essentially pays them for every megawatt hour they produce so they really don't like it when those blades stop turning they also say bonneville is forcing them to break contracts with, utilities, in plac...
Complicating matters, is the fact that wind farms make much of their. income from federal tax credits The. government essentially pays them for, every megawatt hour they produce so they really don't like it when those blades stop turning They also, say Bonneville is forcing them to break contracts with. utilities in pl...
complicating matters is the fact that wind farms make much of their income from federal tax credits. the government essentially pays them for every megawatt hour they produce, so they really don't like it when those blades stop turning. they also say bonneville is forcing them to break contracts with utilities in place...
Mark Bolinger studies renewable energy markets for Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
mark bolinger studies renewable energy, markets for lawrence berkeley national
Mark Bolinger studies, renewable energy markets, for Lawrence Berkeley. National
mark bolinger studies renewable energy markets for lawrence berkeley national laboratory.
Transmission is probably one of the largest issues facing wind development in the U.S. In 2010, roughly five percent of all wind generation that could have happened was actually curtailed due to transmission constraints.
transmission is probably one of the largest issues. facing. wind development in the u.s in 2010, roughly five percent of all. wind generation that could have happened was actually curtailed due. to transmission
Transmission, is probably one of the largest issues facing wind development in the U.S In 2010, roughly five percent of all wind generation that could have happened was actually curtailed due to. transmission
transmission is probably one of the largest issues facing wind development in the u.s. in 2010, roughly five percent of all wind generation that could have happened was actually curtailed due to transmission constraints.
Sometimes the reason is infrastructure - lack of room in the grid - and sometimes it's financial, as in the case of Bonneville's reluctance to pay other regions to take the surplus. And finally, there's the economy. Until demand for power picks up some more, the tricky problem of too much power isn't likely to go away....
sometimes the reason is, infrastructure - lack of room in the grid - and sometimes it's financial as in the case of bonneville's reluctance to pay other regions to take the surplus and finally there's. the economy until demand for power picks up some. more the tricky problem of too much power isn't likely to go. away m...
Sometimes the reason is. infrastructure - lack of room in the grid - and sometimes it's financial as in the case of Bonneville's reluctance to pay other. regions to take the surplus And finally there's the economy Until demand for power picks up some more the tricky problem of too much power isn't likely to go away Mar...
sometimes the reason is infrastructure - lack of room in the grid - and sometimes it's financial, as in the case of bonneville's reluctance to pay other regions to take the surplus. and finally, there's the economy. until demand for power picks up some more, the tricky problem of too much power isn't likely to go away....
This is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News. I'm Melissa Block.
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And I'm Robert Siegel.
and i'm robert,
And I'm Robert
and i'm robert siegel.
Our hands are pretty busy these days, with touch screen smartphones and other mobile devices, but more and more these days we're able to do something that comes more naturally: talk to those devices, or to our personal computers.
our. hands are pretty busy these days with touch screen smartphones and other mobile devices but more and more, these, days we're able to, do something that comes, more naturally: talk to. those devices or. to our personal
Our hands are pretty. busy these days, with touch screen smartphones and other, mobile devices but more and more these days we're able to do something, that comes more naturally: talk, to those devices or to our personal
our hands are pretty busy these days, with touch screen smartphones and other mobile devices, but more and more these days we're able to do something that comes more naturally: talk to those devices, or to our personal computers.
NPR's Joshua Brockman covers consumer business and technology for npr.org. He's been trying out some of the latest voice recognition software and apps and he joins us now. Hi, Joshua.
npr's joshua brockman, covers consumer, business and, technology for npr.org he's been trying out some of the latest voice recognition software and apps and he joins us now hi
NPR's Joshua Brockman covers consumer business and technology for npr.org He's been trying out some of the latest voice recognition software and apps and he joins us now Hi,
npr's joshua brockman covers consumer business and technology for npr.org. he's been trying out some of the latest voice recognition software and apps and he joins us now. hi, joshua.
Hi, Robert. Good to be here.
hi robert good to be
Hi Robert Good to be
hi, robert. good to be here.
Okay. Joshua Brockman, who covers consumer business and technology for NPR.org, with a look at what's new in voice recognition.
okay joshua brockman who covers consumer business and technology, for npr.org with a look at what's new in voice
Okay Joshua Brockman who covers consumer business and technology, for NPR.org with a look at what's new in voice
okay. joshua brockman, who covers consumer business and technology for npr.org, with a look at what's new in voice recognition.
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Right. That can be true because, you know, when the necessity to take in a child arises, the person who is doing the support in taking in may or may not be prepared to do so. People who move forward to adopt before making that decision are compelled usually by the desire to parent. Most of the fa...
right that can be true because you know when the necessity to take in. a child arises the person who is doing the support in taking in may, or may not be prepared to do so people who move forward to adopt before making that decision are compelled usually by the desire to parent most of the famili...
Right That can be true because you know when the necessity to take in a child arises the person who is doing the support in taking in may or may not, be prepared to do so People who move forward to. adopt before making that decision. are compelled usually; by the desire to parent Most of the fami...
right. that can be true because, you know, when the necessity to take in a child arises, the person who is doing the support in taking in may or may not be prepared to do so. people who move forward to adopt before making that decision are compelled usually by the desire to parent. most of the fa...
Now, Lisha, we should note...
now lisha we. should
Now Lisha we should
now, lisha, we should note...
...so different motivation.
...so different
...so different
...so different motivation.
...that you've taken in two children. Tell us your story, please.
...that. you've taken in two children tell us your story
...that you've taken in two children Tell us your story.
...that you've taken in two children. tell us your story, please.
I became a parent in 2001. I adopted my first child, my son Lee Chi(ph), and almost two years later, I brought home a daughter, Ela Naomi(ph), who is three. Like many people who have come to Spence-Chapin, I had fertility struggles and, you know, decided that parenting was something that I really ...
i became a parent in 2001. i. adopted my first child my son lee chi(ph), and almost two years later i brought home a daughter ela naomi(ph), who, is three like many people, who have come. to spence-chapin i had fertility struggles and you know decided that parenting was something that i really wan...
I. became; a parent in 2001. I adopted my first child. my son Lee Chi(ph), and almost; two years later I brought home; a daughter Ela Naomi(ph), who is three Like many people who have come to Spence-Chapin I had, fertility struggles and you know; decided that parenting was something that I really ...
i became a parent in 2001. i adopted my first child, my son lee chi(ph), and almost two years later, i brought home a daughter, ela naomi(ph), who is three. like many people who have come to spence-chapin, i had fertility struggles and, you know, decided that parenting was something that i really ...
How big of a decision was it for you even though you struggled with infertility to take on as many people in the black community will suggest "someone else's child," quote, unquote?
how big. of a decision was it, for you even though you struggled with infertility to take on as. many. people in the black community will suggest "someone else's child" quote
How big of, a decision was. it for you, even though you struggled with infertility, to take on as many, people in the black community will suggest "someone else's child" quote
how big of a decision was it for you even though you struggled with infertility to take on as many people in the black community will suggest "someone else's child," quote, unquote?
For me, of course, it's a huge decision to come to adoption, and like Toni(ph) explained there, you know, a lot of emotional work had to be done on our part before we even got to the agency, but that emotional work continues. I have relationships with both of my children's birth parents where we co...
for me of course it's a huge decision to come to adoption and like toni(ph) explained there you know a lot of emotional work had. to be, done on our part before we even got to the agency but that emotional work continues i have relationships with both of my children's birth parents where we; commun...
For me of course it's a huge decision to come to adoption and like Toni(ph) explained there you know a lot of emotional work, had, to be done, on our part before we even got to the agency but that emotional work continues I have relationships. with both of my children's birth. parents where we comm...
for me, of course, it's a huge decision to come to adoption, and like toni(ph) explained there, you know, a lot of emotional work had to be done on our part before we even got to the agency, but that emotional work continues. i have relationships with both of my children's birth parents where we co...
Ms. Williams, let me ask you this.
ms williams. let me ask you
Ms Williams let me ask you
ms. williams, let me ask you this.
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One of the things that we see and Ms. Epperson talked about it is the new day of adoption to a great degree. Often in the past, the idea that a child was adopted, was hidden not only often from the child but from the community...
one of the things that, we see and ms epperson talked; about it is the new day of adoption to a great; degree often in the past the, idea that a child was adopted was. hidden not only often from the child but from, the
One of the things that we see and Ms Epperson talked about it is the new, day of adoption to a great degree Often in the past, the, idea that a child was adopted was hidden not only often from the child, but from the
one of the things that we see and ms. epperson talked about it is the new day of adoption to a great degree. often in the past, the idea that a child was adopted, was hidden not only often from the child but from the community...
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...but we see a more open society and a movement to incorporate and blend all of the people involved.
...but we see a more open society and a movement to incorporate and blend all of the, people
...but. we see, a more open society and, a movement to incorporate and blend, all of the people
...but we see a more open society and a movement to incorporate and blend all of the people involved.
Right. And we've learned over the years most places like Spence-Chapin are what we call full-service agencies and we provide services to people who want to surrender their babies into adoption, people who want to adopt and adopted persons over their lifetime. And what we've learned through adult a...
right and we've learned over the years most places like spence-chapin are what we call full-service agencies. and we provide services to, people who want to surrender their babies into, adoption people who want to adopt and adopted persons over their lifetime and what. we've learned through. adult...
Right. And. we've learned. over the. years most places like Spence-Chapin. are what, we call full-service. agencies, and we provide services to people who want to surrender their babies, into adoption people who want to adopt and adopted persons over their lifetime And what we've learned through a...
right. and we've learned over the years most places like spence-chapin are what we call full-service agencies and we provide services to people who want to surrender their babies into adoption, people who want to adopt and adopted persons over their lifetime. and what we've learned through adult a...
We should also note that for young black kids in the adoption system, there are a disproportionate of African-American children in the system because unfortunately when it comes to adoption, whether it be the hurdle of the cost of adoption or something other, the stigma that continues in the African...
we should also note that for young. black kids in the adoption system there are a disproportionate of african-american children in; the system because unfortunately. when it comes to adoption whether it be. the hurdle of the cost of adoption, or something other, the stigma that continues, in the afr...
We should also note that. for young black. kids in, the adoption system there are a disproportionate of African-American children in the system because unfortunately when it comes to adoption whether it be the hurdle of the cost, of adoption or something other the stigma that continues in the, Afric...
we should also note that for young black kids in the adoption system, there are a disproportionate of african-american children in the system because unfortunately when it comes to adoption, whether it be the hurdle of the cost of adoption or something other, the stigma that continues in the african...
Well--excuse me--I think what you're talking about now is the foster care system, and although that's not where my expertise is, I am aware that children--I think research now shows that babies benefit from early permanence, that within--it's seen that children need permanency within the first month...
well--excuse me--i think, what you're talking about now is the foster care system and although that's not where my expertise is i am aware that children--i think research now shows that babies benefit from early permanence that within--it's seen that children need permanency within the first months ...
Well--excuse me--I. think, what you're talking about now is the foster. care system. and although that's not where my expertise is I am aware that children--I think research, now shows that babies benefit from early permanence that within--it's seen that children need, permanency within. the first m...
well--excuse me--i think what you're talking about now is the foster care system, and although that's not where my expertise is, i am aware that children--i think research now shows that babies benefit from early permanence, that within--it's seen that children need permanency within the first month...
And, Lisha, let me ask you before we let you go the idea of what these two children have brought into your life. Often we think about providing for them but don't look at the returns. Certainly they provide to those who are now raising them new sunshine, I would imagine, in your life.
and lisha let me ask you before we, let you go the idea. of what these two children, have brought into your. life often, we; think about providing for them but don't look at the returns certainly they provide to, those who are now raising them new sunshine i would imagine. in your
And. Lisha. let me. ask, you before we, let you go the idea of what these two children have brought into your life Often we think about providing for them but don't look at the returns Certainly they provide, to those who are now raising them new sunshine I would imagine in your
and, lisha, let me ask you before we let you go the idea of what these two children have brought into your life. often we think about providing for them but don't look at the returns. certainly they provide to those who are now raising them new sunshine, i would imagine, in your life.
Oh, certainly. I tell everyone that I am living my dream, and I certainly believe that my children in some way have saved my life just as in a way that I may have saved theirs. It's been miraculous.
oh certainly i tell everyone that i am living my dream and i certainly believe that my children in some way have saved. my life just as in a way that i may have saved. theirs it's been
Oh certainly I tell everyone that I, am, living my dream and I certainly believe that my children; in some way have saved my life just as, in a way that I; may have saved theirs It's been
oh, certainly. i tell everyone that i am living my dream, and i certainly believe that my children in some way have saved my life just as in a way that i may have saved theirs. it's been miraculous.
Well, do you believe--had you been able to have children of your own, you would have ever looked to the idea of adoption?
well do you believe--had you been able to have children, of your own you would have ever looked to the idea of
Well do you believe--had you. been able to have children of your own you would have ever looked to the idea of
well, do you believe--had you been able to have children of your own, you would have ever looked to the idea of adoption?
I think I might have and that maybe I'm unique in that respect. But when my husband and I were dating, we talked about, you know, having biological children and we talked about adopting. So when we were faced with this struggle, it was a natural progression for us to just jump right into adoption.
i think i might have, and that maybe i'm unique in that respect but when my. husband and i were. dating we talked about you know having biological children and we talked about adopting so when we were faced with this struggle it was a natural progression for us to just jump right into
I think I might, have and that maybe, I'm unique in that respect But when my. husband and I were. dating we talked about you know having biological children and we talked about adopting So when we were faced with this; struggle it was a, natural progression for us to just jump right into
i think i might have and that maybe i'm unique in that respect. but when my husband and i were dating, we talked about, you know, having biological children and we talked about adopting. so when we were faced with this struggle, it was a natural progression for us to just jump right into adoption.
Well, you can contact a place like Spence and come to an information meeting. Our information meetings happen every month, and they're not only for people who want to parent and who want to go through adoption but who want to learn about adoption. There are a number of books that you can access on...
well you can contact a place like spence and come to an information meeting our information meetings happen every month and they're not only for people who want to parent and who. want to go through adoption but who want to learn about adoption there are a number of books that you can access onlin...
Well you, can contact a place like Spence and come to an information meeting Our information meetings happen every month and they're not only for people who want to parent and who want to go through adoption but who want to learn about adoption There are a. number of books that you can access onli...
well, you can contact a place like spence and come to an information meeting. our information meetings happen every month, and they're not only for people who want to parent and who want to go through adoption but who want to learn about adoption. there are a number of books that you can access on...
All right. Antoinette Williams is assistant director of domestic adoption for New York's Spence-Chapin Services and Lisha Epperson, a mother of two. She adopted her kids through Spence-Chapin, and she and her husband are lovingly rearing those two little monsters I'm sure we'd say affectionately.
all right antoinette williams is assistant director of domestic adoption for new york's spence-chapin services and, lisha. epperson a mother of two she adopted her kids through, spence-chapin and, she and her. husband are lovingly rearing those, two little monsters i'm sure we'd say
All right Antoinette Williams is assistant director of domestic adoption for New York's Spence-Chapin Services and. Lisha Epperson a mother of two. She adopted her, kids through Spence-Chapin and she and her. husband are lovingly rearing those. two little monsters I'm sure we'd say.
all right. antoinette williams is assistant director of domestic adoption for new york's spence-chapin services and lisha epperson, a mother of two. she adopted her kids through spence-chapin, and she and her husband are lovingly rearing those two little monsters i'm sure we'd say affectionately.
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Here's how deep prejudice runs against the Rohingya Muslims of Myanmar. In newspapers in that country, it's not uncommon to see the Rohingya referred to as fleas or dogs. Now, Rohingya Muslims have faced oppression for decades. But they've never fled in numbers like we're seeing right now.
here's; how deep prejudice runs against the rohingya muslims of myanmar in newspapers in that country it's not uncommon to see the rohingya referred to as fleas or dogs, now rohingya muslims have. faced oppression for decades but they've never fled in numbers like we're seeing right
Here's how deep prejudice runs against the Rohingya Muslims of Myanmar In newspapers in that country it's not uncommon to see the Rohingya referred to as fleas or dogs Now Rohingya Muslims have faced, oppression for decades But they've never fled in numbers like we're seeing right
here's how deep prejudice runs against the rohingya muslims of myanmar. in newspapers in that country, it's not uncommon to see the rohingya referred to as fleas or dogs. now, rohingya muslims have faced oppression for decades. but they've never fled in numbers like we're seeing right now.
Hundreds of thousands of people are flooding out of Myanmar across the border into Bangladesh. The top human rights official at the United Nations calls it a textbook example of ethnic cleansing. And many are questioning why Myanmar's de facto leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, hasn't done more to stop this. This is a question ...
hundreds of, thousands of people are flooding out of myanmar across the border into. bangladesh the top human rights official at the united nations. calls it a textbook example of ethnic cleansing and. many are questioning why myanmar's de facto leader aung san suu kyi hasn't done more to stop this this is a question t...
Hundreds of thousands, of people are flooding out of Myanmar, across the, border into Bangladesh The. top human rights official at the United Nations calls it a, textbook example of ethnic, cleansing And many; are questioning why Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu. Kyi, hasn't done more to stop this This is a quest...
hundreds of thousands of people are flooding out of myanmar across the border into bangladesh. the top human rights official at the united nations calls it a textbook example of ethnic cleansing. and many are questioning why myanmar's de facto leader, aung san suu kyi, hasn't done more to stop this. this is a question ...
So I called on journalist Francis Wade to ask about the plight of the Rohingya. Wade is the author of "Myanmar's Enemy Within: Buddhist Violence And The Making Of A Muslim 'Other.'" Let me start you there. Tell me what you mean by other.
so i called on journalist francis wade to ask about the plight of the rohingya wade is the author of "myanmar's, enemy within: buddhist violence and; the making of, a muslim 'other'" let me start you there tell me what you mean by
So I, called on journalist Francis Wade to ask about the plight of the Rohingya Wade is the author of "Myanmar's Enemy Within: Buddhist Violence And The Making Of A Muslim 'Other'" Let me start you. there Tell me. what you mean by
so i called on journalist francis wade to ask about the plight of the rohingya. wade is the author of "myanmar's enemy within: buddhist violence and the making of a muslim 'other.'" let me start you there. tell me what you mean by other.
The current violence we've seen is the sort of latest iteration of a long campaign of persecution and violence towards Muslim minority in the west of the country. They go by the name of the Rohingya. And they are a stateless group. They number around 1 million in the state and a larger diaspora outside of the country.
the current violence we've seen is the sort; of latest; iteration, of a long campaign of persecution and violence towards muslim minority in the, west of the country they go by the name of the, rohingya and they are. a stateless group they number. around 1 million in the state and a larger diaspora outside of the
The current violence. we've seen is the, sort of. latest iteration of a long campaign of persecution and violence towards Muslim minority in the west of the country They go by the name. of the Rohingya And they are. a stateless group They number around 1 million in the state and a, larger diaspora outside of the
the current violence we've seen is the sort of latest iteration of a long campaign of persecution and violence towards muslim minority in the west of the country. they go by the name of the rohingya. and they are a stateless group. they number around 1 million in the state and a larger diaspora outside of the country.
I'll just note here, you're saying Rohingya, I'm saying Rohingya. They're both acceptable pronunciations for the group?
i'll just note here you're. saying rohingya i'm saying rohingya. they're both. acceptable pronunciations. for the
I'll just note here you're saying Rohingya I'm saying Rohingya They're both acceptable pronunciations for the
i'll just note here, you're saying rohingya, i'm saying rohingya. they're both acceptable pronunciations for the group?
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So are they integrated into society in Burma at all?
so are they integrated into society in burma at.
So are they integrated into society in; Burma at;
so are they integrated into society in burma at all?
Not at all. They were after independence in 1948. There were Rohingya MPs, Rohingya were recognized as an ethnic group. Now they are utterly disenfranchised. They are denied citizenship. And since the first wave of violence in 2012, they have been confined to refugee camps, ghettos, villages from which they cannot move...
not at all, they were after independence in 1948. there were rohingya mps, rohingya were recognized; as an; ethnic group now they are utterly disenfranchised. they are denied citizenship and since the first wave of violence in 2012, they have been confined to refugee camps ghettos villages from which they cannot move t...
Not. at all They were after; independence in 1948. There were Rohingya MPs Rohingya. were recognized as an ethnic group Now they are utterly disenfranchised; They are denied citizenship And since the first wave of violence in 2012, they have been confined to refugee camps ghettos villages from which they cannot move Th...
not at all. they were after independence in 1948. there were rohingya mps, rohingya were recognized as an ethnic group. now they are utterly disenfranchised. they are denied citizenship. and since the first wave of violence in 2012, they have been confined to refugee camps, ghettos, villages from which they cannot move...
Why? What changed?
why? what
Why? What
why? what changed?
Well, there's long been this narrative that Myanmar and particularly its majority Buddhist faith is under threat from Islamic cultures, particularly from the subcontinent. And the area where the Rohingya predominate is in the western part of the country that borders Bangladesh. And that's long had the moniker of the we...
well there's long. been this narrative that myanmar and particularly its majority buddhist, faith is under threat from islamic cultures particularly from the subcontinent. and the area where the rohingya predominate is in the western part. of the country that borders bangladesh; and, that's long had the moniker of, the...
Well there's long been this narrative that Myanmar and particularly its, majority Buddhist faith is under, threat from Islamic cultures. particularly from the subcontinent And the area where the Rohingya predominate is in the western part of the. country that borders Bangladesh And that's long had the moniker of the we...
well, there's long been this narrative that myanmar and particularly its majority buddhist faith is under threat from islamic cultures, particularly from the subcontinent. and the area where the rohingya predominate is in the western part of the country that borders bangladesh. and that's long had the moniker of the we...
OK, so you have a population of 1 million people who are, you're saying, not integrated into society in Burma at all. Do they consider themselves Burmese?
ok. so you have, a population of 1 million people who are you're saying not integrated into society in burma at. all, do they consider themselves
OK so you have a population of 1 million people who are you're saying not. integrated into society, in Burma at all Do they consider themselves
ok, so you have a population of 1 million people who are, you're saying, not integrated into society in burma at all. do they consider themselves burmese?
The Rohingya believe they should be recognized as an ethnic group. But because they are not considered to be one of the specifically 135 national races that was delineated by the junta, no one who identifies as Rohingya can be considered a citizen.
the rohingya believe they, should be recognized as an ethnic, group but because they are not considered to be one, of the specifically 135 national races, that was, delineated, by the junta no one who identifies as rohingya can be considered a
The Rohingya believe they. should be recognized as, an ethnic group But because they are not considered to be one of the, specifically 135 national races that was delineated by the junta no one who identifies as Rohingya can, be considered a
the rohingya believe they should be recognized as an ethnic group. but because they are not considered to be one of the specifically 135 national races that was delineated by the junta, no one who identifies as rohingya can be considered a citizen.
And the junta that you're mentioning, this is the military that still effectively rules Myanmar.
and the junta that you're mentioning this is, the military that still effectively rules
And the junta that. you're mentioning this is the military that still effectively. rules
and the junta that you're mentioning, this is the military that still effectively rules myanmar.
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What is the role of Aung San Suu Kyi here? She won the Nobel Peace Prize for standing up against human rights abuses. She is now in the government. And she's being criticized for not calling out the military attacks. Why hasn't she?
what. is the role of aung san suu kyi here? she won the nobel, peace prize for standing up against human rights abuses she, is now in the government and she's being criticized for not, calling out the military attacks why hasn't
What is the role of Aung San Suu Kyi here? She won the Nobel Peace Prize for standing up against human rights abuses She is now in the government And, she's being criticized for not calling out the military attacks Why. hasn't
what is the role of aung san suu kyi here? she won the nobel peace prize for standing up against human rights abuses. she is now in the government. and she's being criticized for not calling out the military attacks. why hasn't she?
Suu Kyi, when she came to power, acquiesced in a very delicate power-sharing agreement with the Myanmar military. The military occupies 25 percent of parliamentary seats. It controls several key ministries, including the Defense Ministry. The sense that I get is that she fears that were she to criticize what the milita...
suu kyi when she came to power acquiesced in a very delicate power-sharing agreement with the myanmar military the military occupies 25 percent of parliamentary seats it controls several key ministries including the defense ministry the, sense that i get is that she fears that were she to criticize what the military, i...
Suu Kyi when she, came to power acquiesced; in a very delicate power-sharing agreement with the Myanmar military The military occupies 25 percent of parliamentary seats It controls several key ministries including, the Defense Ministry The sense that I get is that she fears that were she to criticize what the military ...
suu kyi, when she came to power, acquiesced in a very delicate power-sharing agreement with the myanmar military. the military occupies 25 percent of parliamentary seats. it controls several key ministries, including the defense ministry. the sense that i get is that she fears that were she to criticize what the milita...
So she essentially feels sort of hamstrung.
so she essentially feels sort of
So she essentially feels sort of
so she essentially feels sort of hamstrung.
I mean, it sounds like you're saying she's making a political calculation.
i, mean it sounds like you're, saying she's making a political
I mean it sounds like you're saying she's making a political
i mean, it sounds like you're saying she's making a political calculation.
I think this is political pragmatism of the coldest kind. She believes that by staying silent on this issue, she will retain her support base. But it's the action of a cold political pragmatist.
i think this is political pragmatism of the coldest kind she believes that by staying silent on this issue she will, retain her support base but it's the action of a cold; political
I think this is political pragmatism. of. the coldest kind She believes that by staying silent on this issue she will retain her support base But it's the action of a cold political
i think this is political pragmatism of the coldest kind. she believes that by staying silent on this issue, she will retain her support base. but it's the action of a cold political pragmatist.
That's Francis Wade, author of the book "Myanmar's Enemy Within." He was speaking there with our guest host Mary Louise Kelly.
that's francis wade author of the book "myanmar's enemy within" he was speaking there with our; guest host mary louise
That's Francis Wade author of the book, "Myanmar's Enemy, Within" He was, speaking there with our guest host Mary Louise
that's francis wade, author of the book "myanmar's enemy within." he was speaking there with our guest host mary louise kelly.
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Artists around the world have been helping to raise money for earthquake devastated Haiti, but last night Haitians living in one of the hardest hit areas of Port-au-Prince were treated to a live performance by members of their national chorus, jazz band and philharmonic.
artists around the world have been, helping to raise money for earthquake devastated haiti but last night haitians living in one of the hardest hit areas of, port-au-prince. were treated to a, live performance by members of their national, chorus jazz band and
Artists around the world. have been helping to raise money. for earthquake. devastated, Haiti but last night Haitians living in one of the hardest hit areas of Port-au-Prince were treated to a live performance by members of their national. chorus jazz, band and
artists around the world have been helping to raise money for earthquake devastated haiti, but last night haitians living in one of the hardest hit areas of port-au-prince were treated to a live performance by members of their national chorus, jazz band and philharmonic.
NPR's Mandalit del Barco has this report.
npr's mandalit. del barco has this
NPR's Mandalit del, Barco has, this
npr's mandalit del barco has this report.
As the sun was setting last night, the music arrived to a devastated Haiti.
as the sun was setting last night the music arrived to a devastated
As the sun was setting last; night the music arrived to a devastated
as the sun was setting last night, the music arrived to a devastated haiti.
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(Soundbite of chorus
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