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Right. And as a matter of fact, there was one poll that came out in, like, 1963, '64 that called him the fourth least popular of among all the senators, and it really hurt him. But you know, I mean, he made a car--he made a point of being an iconoclast and a maverick. His last time he ran for re-...
right and as a, matter of fact there was one poll that came out in like 1963, '64 that called him the fourth least popular of among all the senators and, it really hurt him but you know i mean he. made a car--he made a point of being an iconoclast and a maverick his last time he ran for re-electi...
Right And as a matter of fact there, was one poll that came out in like 1963, '64 that. called him the fourth least popular of, among all. the, senators and it really hurt him But; you know, I mean he made a car--he made a point of being an iconoclast and, a maverick His last time he ran for re-e...
right. and as a matter of fact, there was one poll that came out in, like, 1963, '64 that called him the fourth least popular of among all the senators, and it really hurt him. but you know, i mean, he made a car--he made a point of being an iconoclast and a maverick. his last time he ran for re-...
Well, is there an heir to Proxmire or the kind of person that Bill Proxmire was in the Senate? I mean, I think he actually did inspire young people to go into politics because he made it look like a good business.
well is there an, heir to proxmire or the kind of person that bill proxmire was in the senate? i mean i think he actually did. inspire young people to go into politics because he made it look like. a good
Well; is there an heir to Proxmire or the kind of person that Bill Proxmire was in the. Senate? I mean I think he actually, did inspire young people to go into politics because he made it look like a good
well, is there an heir to proxmire or the kind of person that bill proxmire was in the senate? i mean, i think he actually did inspire young people to go into politics because he made it look like a good business.
He did. You know, he's always said that politics is his life, but he was all over the map. It wasn't that liberals liked him or conservatives liked him, because as a liberal he fought hard for environmental laws and civil rights laws, but he was a hawk on Vietnam throughout Lyndon Johnson's presid...
he did you know he's always said that politics is, his life but, he was all over the map it, wasn't that liberals liked him or conservatives, liked him because as a liberal, he. fought hard for environmental laws and civil rights laws but he was a hawk on vietnam throughout lyndon johnson's presid...
He did You know he's always said that politics is his life but. he, was all over the map It wasn't that liberals liked him or conservatives liked him because as a liberal he fought hard for environmental laws and civil rights laws but he was, a hawk on, Vietnam throughout Lyndon Johnson's. preside...
he did. you know, he's always said that politics is his life, but he was all over the map. it wasn't that liberals liked him or conservatives liked him, because as a liberal he fought hard for environmental laws and civil rights laws, but he was a hawk on vietnam throughout lyndon johnson's presid...
Ken Rudin is NPR political editor. He writes the column Political Junkie at npr.org. This week, it features an obituary and memories about another senator who's died recently, Eugene McCarthy.
ken rudin is npr political editor, he writes the column political junkie at npr.org this week it features an obituary and memories about another senator who's died recently eugene
Ken Rudin is NPR political. editor He writes the column Political, Junkie at npr.org This week it features an obituary and memories about, another senator who's died recently Eugene.
ken rudin is npr political editor. he writes the column political junkie at npr.org. this week, it features an obituary and memories about another senator who's died recently, eugene mccarthy.
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I'm Alex Chadwick. More in a moment from DAY TO DAY.
i'm alex chadwick more in, a moment from day to
I'm Alex Chadwick More in a, moment, from DAY TO
i'm alex chadwick. more in a moment from day to day.
I'm Alex Chadwick, back with DAY TO DAY, where contributing writer Annabelle Gurwitch sneers at all the extroversion of our contemporary lives: the obsession with celebrity, television as confessional, blog as public diary. Yes, Annabelle sneers even as she finds herself reveling in this.
i'm alex chadwick back with. day to. day where, contributing writer annabelle gurwitch sneers at all the extroversion of our contemporary lives: the obsession with celebrity television as confessional blog as public diary. yes annabelle sneers even, as she finds herself reveling in
I'm Alex Chadwick back with DAY. TO DAY where contributing writer Annabelle Gurwitch. sneers at all the. extroversion of our contemporary lives: the obsession with, celebrity television as confessional blog as public diary Yes Annabelle sneers even as she finds herself reveling, in
i'm alex chadwick, back with day to day, where contributing writer annabelle gurwitch sneers at all the extroversion of our contemporary lives: the obsession with celebrity, television as confessional, blog as public diary. yes, annabelle sneers even as she finds herself reveling in this.
Yes, sadly, I have fallen prey to what I refer to as `celebrity slowing,' a horrible affliction gripping this nation that is a close relative of `spectator slowing,' the term that refers to the inability to turn away at the scene of a car accident. We cannot seem to avert our attention from the min...
yes sadly i have fallen prey to what i refer to as `celebrity slowing' a horrible affliction gripping this nation, that is a close relative of `spectator slowing' the term that, refers to the inability to turn away at the scene of a car accident we cannot seem to avert, our attention from. the minu...
Yes sadly I have fallen prey to what I refer to as `celebrity slowing' a horrible affliction gripping, this, nation that is; a. close relative of `spectator slowing' the term that refers to the inability; to turn away; at the scene of a car accident, We cannot seem to avert our attention from the m...
yes, sadly, i have fallen prey to what i refer to as `celebrity slowing,' a horrible affliction gripping this nation that is a close relative of `spectator slowing,' the term that refers to the inability to turn away at the scene of a car accident. we cannot seem to avert our attention from the min...
Now I first noticed this need to share everything with the public even before Bennifer One held this nation's intelligence hostage. It was right after the tragedy unfolded at Columbine High School, and, as I remember it, several of the parents were quoted as saying they had done interviews on TV as...
now i first noticed this need to share everything with the public even before bennifer one held this nation's intelligence hostage it, was. right after the tragedy unfolded at columbine high school. and as i remember it several. of the. parents were quoted as saying they had done interviews, on tv ...
Now I first noticed this need to share everything with the public even before Bennifer. One held this nation's intelligence hostage It was right after the tragedy unfolded at Columbine. High School and as I. remember it. several of the parents were quoted as saying they had done interviews on TV as...
now i first noticed this need to share everything with the public even before bennifer one held this nation's intelligence hostage. it was right after the tragedy unfolded at columbine high school, and, as i remember it, several of the parents were quoted as saying they had done interviews on tv as...
And so the weekly drumbeat of `Will Katie and Tom marry?' and `Are they pregnant yet?' and `Does she just love loving Tom?' will probably soon turn into an hourly update, then a minute-by-minute accounting of their day! Wait, wait! This kind of thing exists already with ordinary Americans; it's ca...
and so the weekly drumbeat of `will katie and tom marry?' and `are they pregnant yet?' and `does she just love, loving tom?' will probably soon turn into an hourly update then a minute-by-minute accounting of their day! wait wait! this kind of thing exists already with ordinary americans; it's cal...
And so the weekly drumbeat of `Will Katie and Tom, marry?' and. `Are they pregnant yet?' and `Does she just love. loving Tom?' will probably soon turn into an hourly. update then a minute-by-minute accounting of their day! Wait wait! This. kind of thing exists already with ordinary Americans. it's...
and so the weekly drumbeat of `will katie and tom marry?' and `are they pregnant yet?' and `does she just love loving tom?' will probably soon turn into an hourly update, then a minute-by-minute accounting of their day! wait, wait! this kind of thing exists already with ordinary americans; it's ca...
No one believes in the future. If Tom Cruise really thought about the future of his relationship, perhaps, well, just perhaps, he would think twice about declaring his love in public after a mere eight weeks of dating. But who cares about that? It feels good now! And who cares about the qua...
no one believes in the future if tom cruise really thought about the future of his relationship perhaps well just perhaps he would think twice about declaring his love in public after a mere eight weeks, of dating. but who cares about that? it feels good now! and who cares about, the qualit...
No one believes in the future If Tom Cruise really thought about, the future of his relationship perhaps well just perhaps he would think twice; about declaring his love in public after a mere eight. weeks of dating But who, cares about that? It, feels good, now! And who cares; about the qu...
no one believes in the future. if tom cruise really thought about the future of his relationship, perhaps, well, just perhaps, he would think twice about declaring his love in public after a mere eight weeks of dating. but who cares about that? it feels good now! and who cares about the qua...
And it is the same reasoning that our president is employing trying to enlist the youngest Americans to privatize Social Security. They can't imagine ever getting that old. That future is too far away. I know when I was 17, I could never imagine, say, losing more than half my pension because of a...
and it is the same reasoning that our president is employing trying to enlist the youngest americans to privatize social security they can't imagine ever getting that old that future, is too far away i know when i was 17, i could never imagine say losing more than half, my pension, because of, a ...
And, it is the same reasoning that our president. is employing trying to enlist, the youngest Americans to privatize Social Security They can't imagine, ever getting that old That future, is too, far away I know when I was 17, I could never imagine say losing more than half my pension because of ...
and it is the same reasoning that our president is employing trying to enlist the youngest americans to privatize social security. they can't imagine ever getting that old. that future is too far away. i know when i was 17, i could never imagine, say, losing more than half my pension because of a...
My epiphany regarding all this came one day last week. I was walking through Washington Square Park and I overheard a man engaged in a deep philosophical conversation on his cell phone about the nature of God, politics and the intersection of the two. He sounded really intelligent, and so I decide...
my epiphany regarding all this came one day last week i was walking through washington square park and i overheard a man engaged in a deep philosophical conversation. on his cell phone about the, nature of god politics and the intersection of the two he sounded, really intelligent and so i decided...
My epiphany regarding all this came one day last week I was walking through Washington. Square Park and I overheard a man engaged in a deep philosophical conversation on. his cell phone about the nature, of God politics and. the intersection of. the two He sounded really intelligent and so I decid...
my epiphany regarding all this came one day last week. i was walking through washington square park and i overheard a man engaged in a deep philosophical conversation on his cell phone about the nature of god, politics and the intersection of the two. he sounded really intelligent, and so i decide...
Longing for just a little more mystery in life, contributing writer Annabelle Gurwitch.
longing for just, a little more mystery in life contributing writer annabelle
Longing for just a little more mystery in. life contributing writer Annabelle.
longing for just a little more mystery in life, contributing writer annabelle gurwitch.
The level of economic and political coercion against Iran has reached unprecedented levels. And I think Iran is looking for leverage wherever it can find it. And this young man of Iranian origin, who ostensibly went to visit his grandmother in Tehran, I think unfortunately walked into a trap.
the level of economic and, political coercion against iran has reached unprecedented levels and i think iran is looking for leverage wherever it, can, find it. and this young man of iranian origin who ostensibly went to visit his grandmother in, tehran i think unfortunately walked into a.
The level of economic and political coercion against Iran has reached unprecedented levels And I think Iran is looking for leverage wherever it can find it And this. young man. of Iranian origin who ostensibly went to visit his grandmother in Tehran I think unfortunately walked into a;
the level of economic and political coercion against iran has reached unprecedented levels. and i think iran is looking for leverage wherever it can find it. and this young man of iranian origin, who ostensibly went to visit his grandmother in tehran, i think unfortunately walked into a trap.
Haleh Esfandiari, of the Woodrow Wilson Center, agrees. She says Hekmati must be devastated by the verdict and the time he's already spent in prison. She knows the feeling, having spent 105 days in solidarity confinement in Iran's notorious Evin Prison. Though Esfandiari was not surprised by the Iranian tactics in Hekm...
haleh esfandiari of the woodrow wilson center agrees she says hekmati must be devastated by the verdict, and the time he's already spent in. prison, she knows the feeling having spent 105 days in solidarity confinement in iran's notorious evin prison though. esfandiari was not surprised by the iranian tactics in hekmat...
Haleh Esfandiari of the Woodrow Wilson Center, agrees She says Hekmati must be devastated. by the verdict and the time he's already spent in prison She. knows the feeling having spent 105 days in. solidarity confinement. in Iran's notorious; Evin Prison Though Esfandiari was not surprised by the Iranian tactics; in Hek...
haleh esfandiari, of the woodrow wilson center, agrees. she says hekmati must be devastated by the verdict and the time he's already spent in prison. she knows the feeling, having spent 105 days in solidarity confinement in iran's notorious evin prison. though esfandiari was not surprised by the iranian tactics in hekm...
DR. HALEH ESFANDIARI: I was shocked because I never expect a death sentence for this kind of assertion, you know. And as usual, the trial was behind closed doors. They didn't make any evidence public.
dr haleh, esfandiari: i was shocked because i never expect a death sentence for; this kind of assertion you know and as usual the trial was behind closed doors they didn't make any evidence
DR HALEH ESFANDIARI: I was shocked because I. never expect a death sentence for this kind of assertion you know And as usual the trial was behind closed, doors They didn't make any. evidence
dr. haleh esfandiari: i was shocked because i never expect a death sentence for this kind of assertion, you know. and as usual, the trial was behind closed doors. they didn't make any evidence public.
Esfandiari doesn't think Iran will carry out that sentence, but predicts this case could drag on for months or even years, and will be yet another source of tension between the U.S. and Iran.
esfandiari doesn't think iran will. carry out that sentence but predicts this case could drag on for months or even years and will be yet another source of tension between the u.s. and
Esfandiari doesn't think Iran will carry, out that sentence but predicts this case could drag, on for months or even years and will be yet another source of tension between the U.S, and
esfandiari doesn't think iran will carry out that sentence, but predicts this case could drag on for months or even years, and will be yet another source of tension between the u.s. and iran.
Michele Kelemen, NPR News, Washington.
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When a loved one dies and is cremated, family members face a tough decision: what to do with the ashes. Some folks want the final resting place to be spectacular, spread in the Grand Canyon, launched into space, sprinkled in Times Square. And then there are those who choose to keep the remains in an urn at home.
when a, loved one dies and is cremated family members face a tough decision: what to do with. the ashes some folks want the final resting place to be spectacular spread in, the grand canyon launched into space. sprinkled in times square and then there are those who choose to, keep the remains in an urn at
When. a loved; one dies, and is cremated. family members face, a tough decision: what to do with the ashes Some folks want the final resting place to be spectacular spread in the Grand. Canyon launched into space sprinkled in Times Square And then there are those; who choose, to keep the, remains; in an urn. at
when a loved one dies and is cremated, family members face a tough decision: what to do with the ashes. some folks want the final resting place to be spectacular, spread in the grand canyon, launched into space, sprinkled in times square. and then there are those who choose to keep the remains in an urn at home.
The ashes get put on a mantle, stay there for a couple of years, and then a couple of years later, they get put in the attic. A few years later, the house gets sold and, oh, gosh, we forgot the ashes.
the ashes get put on. a mantle stay there for a couple of, years and then a couple of years later. they, get. put in the. attic a few years later the house gets sold and oh gosh we forgot the
The ashes get put on a mantle stay there for a couple of years and then a couple of years later they get put in the attic A few years later the house, gets sold and oh gosh we forgot the,
the ashes get put on a mantle, stay there for a couple of years, and then a couple of years later, they get put in the attic. a few years later, the house gets sold and, oh, gosh, we forgot the ashes.
That's Thad Holmes. He's a conservation enforcement officer in Alabama who, along with his buddy Clem Parnell, came up with an unforgettable way to honor the dead. Their company is called Holy Smoke, and what they do is they take your loved one's ashes and they turn them into ammunition: shotgun shells and bullets. The...
that's thad holmes he's a conservation enforcement officer in alabama who along with his, buddy clem parnell. came; up with an unforgettable way to honor the dead their company. is called holy smoke and what, they. do is they take your loved one's ashes and they turn them into ammunition: shotgun shells and bullets the...
That's Thad Holmes He's a conservation enforcement officer in Alabama who along with his; buddy Clem Parnell came up. with an unforgettable. way to honor, the dead, Their company is called Holy Smoke and, what they do is they take your loved one's ashes and they turn them into ammunition: shotgun shells and bullets, Th...
that's thad holmes. he's a conservation enforcement officer in alabama who, along with his buddy clem parnell, came up with an unforgettable way to honor the dead. their company is called holy smoke, and what they do is they take your loved one's ashes and they turn them into ammunition: shotgun shells and bullets. the...
That's when my partner said, well, not me. He said, I want my ashes - I want to be cremated, but I want my ashes placed into some good turkey load shotgun shells, and somebody that he could trust to kill a turkey use those turkey shells to kill one more turkey. He could rest in peace knowing that one more turkey, the l...
that's when my partner said well not me he said, i want my. ashes - i want to be, cremated but i want my ashes placed into some good turkey load shotgun shells and somebody that, he could trust to kill a turkey use those turkey shells to kill one more turkey he. could. rest in peace. knowing that one more turkey the la...
That's when my partner said well not me He said. I. want my ashes - I want to be cremated but I want my ashes placed into some good turkey. load shotgun shells and. somebody that he; could trust to kill a, turkey use those turkey shells to kill one more turkey He could rest in peace knowing that one more turkey the, la...
that's when my partner said, well, not me. he said, i want my ashes - i want to be cremated, but i want my ashes placed into some good turkey load shotgun shells, and somebody that he could trust to kill a turkey use those turkey shells to kill one more turkey. he could rest in peace knowing that one more turkey, the l...
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When you first heard that, did you think that's crazy, or did it have this light bulb in your head? Like, I think other people might want that.
when you first heard that did you think that's crazy or did it have this light bulb, in your head? like i think, other people. might want
When you first heard that, did you think. that's crazy or did it have this light bulb in your head? Like I think other, people might want
when you first heard that, did you think that's crazy, or did it have this light bulb in your head? like, i think other people might want that.
Well, actually, what I thought was, you know, he just expressed what I'd like to do with my ashes.
well actually what i thought was you know he. just expressed what i'd like, to do with my
Well actually what I thought was you know he just expressed what I'd like to do with my
well, actually, what i thought was, you know, he just expressed what i'd like to do with my ashes.
So, Thad, how does this work? How do people order this thing, and how do they get the ashes inside a bullet or a shell?
so thad how does. this work? how do people order this thing and how do they. get the ashes inside. a bullet or a
So Thad how does this work? How do people. order this thing and how do they get the ashes inside a bullet or a
so, thad, how does this work? how do people order this thing, and how do they get the ashes inside a bullet or a shell?
Well, I'm not going to tell you the specifics of it.
well i'm not going to tell you the specifics of
Well I'm. not going. to tell you the specifics of
well, i'm not going to tell you the specifics of it.
Ooh, it's secret.
ooh it's
Ooh it's,
ooh, it's secret.
That's our trade secret.
that's, our trade
That's. our, trade
that's our trade secret.
Okay.
okay.
But the process begins after the funeral, after the cremation, after the mourning. Then you can send the ashes to us. We will take those ashes, put them into shotgun shells or rifle shells or pistol shells and then ship them back to you.
but the process begins, after the funeral. after. the cremation after the mourning, then you can send the ashes to us we will take those ashes put them into shotgun shells or rifle shells or pistol shells and then ship them back to
But the process begins after the funeral after the cremation after the mourning Then you can send the, ashes to us We will take those ashes put them into shotgun shells or. rifle shells or pistol. shells and then ship, them back; to
but the process begins after the funeral, after the cremation, after the mourning. then you can send the ashes to us. we will take those ashes, put them into shotgun shells or rifle shells or pistol shells and then ship them back to you.
This must be somewhat sensitive. I mean, it's a great idea, and it's an interesting idea, but you are dealing with a very emotional topic and a very sensitive one, you know, handling people's loved one's ashes. I mean, what do you do to make sure that this isn't cavalier, you're not just, you know, spilling ashes aroun...
this must be somewhat sensitive i mean it's a great, idea, and it's an interesting idea but you are dealing with a very emotional topic and a very sensitive. one you; know handling people's loved one's ashes i mean what do, you do to make sure that this isn't cavalier, you're not just you know spilling ashes around the...
This must be somewhat sensitive I mean it's a great idea and it's. an, interesting idea but you are dealing with a very emotional topic and a very sensitive one you know handling, people's loved one's ashes I mean what do you do to make sure that this isn't cavalier you're not just you know spilling ashes around the fl...
this must be somewhat sensitive. i mean, it's a great idea, and it's an interesting idea, but you are dealing with a very emotional topic and a very sensitive one, you know, handling people's loved one's ashes. i mean, what do you do to make sure that this isn't cavalier, you're not just, you know, spilling ashes aroun...
Well, that's our biggest concern. We want people to understand that each shipment of ash is handled with utmost care. So it's not a simple process, you're just going out, finding somebody that can go: Here, I'll throw them in there. It just doesn't work like that.
well that's our. biggest concern we want people to understand that each shipment of ash is handled with utmost care. so it's, not a simple process you're just going out finding somebody. that can go: here; i'll throw them in there it just doesn't work. like
Well that's our biggest concern We want people to understand that each shipment of ash is. handled with utmost, care So. it's not a simple process you're just going out finding somebody that can go: Here I'll throw them in there It just doesn't, work like
well, that's our biggest concern. we want people to understand that each shipment of ash is handled with utmost care. so it's not a simple process, you're just going out, finding somebody that can go: here, i'll throw them in there. it just doesn't work like that.
And I know your company's only been officially up and running for a couple of months.
and i know your company's only been officially up and running for a couple of
And I know your company's only been officially up and running for a couple of
and i know your company's only been officially up and running for a couple of months.
That's correct.
that's.
That's.
that's correct.
You charge $850 for a case of shells and you've shipped out two orders. What did they have to say about the process? Did you hear back from any of them about whether they used the shells?
you, charge $850 for a case, of shells and you've shipped out two orders what did they have to say about the process? did you hear back from any of them about whether they. used the
You charge $850 for a, case of shells and you've shipped out two orders What did they have to say about the process? Did you hear back; from any of them about whether they used the
you charge $850 for a case of shells and you've shipped out two orders. what did they have to say about the process? did you hear back from any of them about whether they used the shells?
Without going into detail - I can't tell you who she was - but she was absolutely most appreciative. She thought it was the best thing in the world for her husband. He had been an avid outdoorsman, avid duck hunter. She wanted to have her husband's ashes put into some shotgun shells, a duck load, and a portion of them ...
without going. into detail - i can't tell you who she was - but she was, absolutely most appreciative she thought it was the best thing in the world for her husband, he had been an avid outdoorsman avid duck hunter she wanted to have her husband's ashes. put into some shotgun shells a duck load, and a. portion of them ...
Without going into detail - I can't tell you who, she was, - but she was absolutely most appreciative She thought it was the best thing in the world for her husband He. had been an avid, outdoorsman avid duck hunter She wanted to have her husband's ashes put, into some shotgun shells, a duck load and a portion of them ...
without going into detail - i can't tell you who she was - but she was absolutely most appreciative. she thought it was the best thing in the world for her husband. he had been an avid outdoorsman, avid duck hunter. she wanted to have her husband's ashes put into some shotgun shells, a duck load, and a portion of them ...
So, Thad, how do you want to be remembered when you die? Do you want to be put in these shells?
so thad how, do you want to be remembered when you die? do you want to be put in these
So Thad how do you want, to, be remembered when, you die? Do you want to be put in these
so, thad, how do you want to be remembered when you die? do you want to be put in these shells?
I am going to be put in these shells.
i am going to be put in these
I. am going to be put in these
i am going to be put in these shells.
You've decided?
you've
You've.
you've decided?
Absolutely.
absolutely.
And how do you want to have those fired?
and how do. you want. to have those
And how do you want to have those
and how do you want to have those fired?
My son is a dove hunter, and he loves the outdoors as I do. I want to have my ashes placed into shotgun shells with dove and quail load. If I have 250 shotgun shells, which is a case of shells or 10 boxes of shells, each year for 10 years, he can start off a dove season by grabbing one of my boxes with my ashes in them...
my son is a dove hunter and he loves the outdoors as i do i want to have my ashes placed into shotgun shells. with; dove and quail. load if i have 250 shotgun shells which, is a case of shells or 10 boxes of shells, each year for 10 years, he can start off a dove season by grabbing one of my boxes with my ashes in them...
My son is a dove hunter and he loves the outdoors as I do I want to. have. my ashes placed into shotgun shells, with. dove and quail load If I. have 250 shotgun shells which is a case of shells or 10 boxes of shells each year for 10 years he can start off a dove season by. grabbing one of. my boxes with my ashes in the...
my son is a dove hunter, and he loves the outdoors as i do. i want to have my ashes placed into shotgun shells with dove and quail load. if i have 250 shotgun shells, which is a case of shells or 10 boxes of shells, each year for 10 years, he can start off a dove season by grabbing one of my boxes with my ashes in them...
And, of course, if he misses the bird, he can always blame you.
and. of course if he misses the bird he, can, always, blame
And of course if he, misses the bird he can always blame
and, of course, if he misses the bird, he can always blame you.
Well, I'll be dead and I won't care.
well i'll be. dead and. i won't
Well I'll be dead and I won't
well, i'll be dead and i won't care.
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That was Thad Holmes. He's a conservation enforcement officer in Alabama, as well as one of the co-owners of Holy Smoke, the company that takes your loved one's ashes and turns them into ammo. Thanks, Thad.
that was thad holmes he's a conservation enforcement officer in alabama, as well as one of the co-owners of holy smoke the company that takes your loved one's ashes and turns them into ammo thanks
That was Thad. Holmes He's, a; conservation; enforcement officer in Alabama as well, as one of the co-owners of. Holy Smoke the company that takes, your loved one's ashes and, turns them. into ammo Thanks
that was thad holmes. he's a conservation enforcement officer in alabama, as well as one of the co-owners of holy smoke, the company that takes your loved one's ashes and turns them into ammo. thanks, thad.
Hey, thank you.
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hey, thank you.
The confrontation over the debt ceiling and the federal deficit has been dominating the political talk of Washington this week. And I assume it will dominate our talk now with our political regulars, E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and the Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. Hi.
the confrontation over the debt ceiling, and the federal deficit has been dominating the political talk, of washington this week and i assume it will dominate our talk now, with our political regulars e.j dionne of the washington post and the brookings institution and david brooks of. the new, york times
The confrontation over the; debt ceiling and the federal deficit has been dominating the. political talk. of Washington this week And I assume it will dominate our talk now with our political regulars E.J Dionne of The Washington Post and the Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times
the confrontation over the debt ceiling and the federal deficit has been dominating the political talk of washington this week. and i assume it will dominate our talk now with our political regulars, e.j. dionne of the washington post and the brookings institution and david brooks of the new york times. hi.
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Over the next few months, we're going to introduce you to some of the athletes who are trying to make it to the 2008 Summer Olympics. Only a handful of Americans in each sport will be going to Beijing. And the selection process can pit long-time friends and teammates against each other, as NPR's Adam Hochberg found out...
over the next few months. we're going to introduce you, to; some of the athletes who are trying to make it to the 2008 summer olympics, only a handful of americans in each sport will be going to beijing and the selection process can pit long-time friends and teammates, against each other as npr's adam, hochberg found o...
Over the next few months we're going to introduce, you to some of the athletes who are trying to make it to. the 2008 Summer Olympics Only a handful of Americans in each sport will be going to Beijing And the selection process can pit, long-time friends and teammates against each other as NPR's Adam Hochberg found out ...
over the next few months, we're going to introduce you to some of the athletes who are trying to make it to the 2008 summer olympics. only a handful of americans in each sport will be going to beijing. and the selection process can pit long-time friends and teammates against each other, as npr's adam hochberg found out...
Ask Brett Heyl and Scott Parsons how many years they've known each other, and they start doing arithmetic in their heads.
ask brett heyl and scott parsons how, many years they've known, each other and they start doing. arithmetic in their
Ask Brett Heyl and Scott Parsons how many years they've known each other and they start doing arithmetic in their
ask brett heyl and scott parsons how many years they've known each other, and they start doing arithmetic in their heads.
I think 15-ish.
i think
I think.
i think 15-ish.
Is that right?
is that
Is, that
is that right?
We spent the whole summer together since I was 13. So what's that? Fifteen, 16 years?
we, spent the whole summer together since i was 13. so what's that? fifteen
We spent the whole summer together since I was 13. So what's that? Fifteen
we spent the whole summer together since i was 13. so what's that? fifteen, 16 years?
Yeah, 15 at the very minimum.
yeah 15 at the very
Yeah; 15 at the, very
yeah, 15 at the very minimum.
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Heyl and Parsons' friendship is rooted in their passion for whitewater slalom kayaking, a fast-paced sport where they paddle one-person boats through a series of gates on a rushing river.
heyl and parsons' friendship is rooted in their passion for whitewater slalom kayaking a fast-paced sport where they paddle, one-person boats through a series of gates on a rushing
Heyl and Parsons' friendship is rooted in their passion for whitewater slalom kayaking a fast-paced sport where they paddle. one-person, boats through a series of gates on. a rushing
heyl and parsons' friendship is rooted in their passion for whitewater slalom kayaking, a fast-paced sport where they paddle one-person boats through a series of gates on a rushing river.
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Though Heyl grew up in Vermont and Parsons in Ohio, they paddled together at youth events, on the U.S. national team, and finally at the 2004 Olympics, when both were selected to represent the United States. That cemented their standing as America's top two kayakers in their class, and fulfilled a goal Parsons and Heyl...
though heyl grew up in vermont and parsons in ohio they paddled together at youth events on the. u.s national team and finally. at the 2004 olympics when both were selected to represent the, united. states that cemented their standing as america's top two. kayakers in their class and fulfilled a goal, parsons and, heyl...
Though Heyl grew up in, Vermont and Parsons in Ohio they paddled together at youth events, on the U.S national team. and finally at the 2004 Olympics when both were; selected to represent. the, United States That cemented their standing as America's top two kayakers in their class and fulfilled; a, goal Parsons and Hey...
though heyl grew up in vermont and parsons in ohio, they paddled together at youth events, on the u.s. national team, and finally at the 2004 olympics, when both were selected to represent the united states. that cemented their standing as america's top two kayakers in their class, and fulfilled a goal parsons and heyl...
Marching out in the opening ceremonies in Athens was, I mean, one of the most incredible feelings I've ever had. And being a part of a small community that gets to represent the U.S. at the Olympics is a pretty special thing.
marching out in the opening ceremonies in athens was i mean one of the most; incredible feelings i've ever had and being a part of a small community that gets to represent the u.s at the, olympics is a pretty special
Marching out in the opening ceremonies in Athens was I mean one of the most incredible feelings I've ever had And being, a part of a small community that gets to represent the U.S at the Olympics is a pretty special.
marching out in the opening ceremonies in athens was, i mean, one of the most incredible feelings i've ever had. and being a part of a small community that gets to represent the u.s. at the olympics is a pretty special thing.
Yeah, I mean, it was great for me, because, I mean, he was the first boat, so I had to kind of squeak in second. But both of us, as soon as we finished our run we got out of our boat and ran up to cheer the other person on.
yeah i mean it was great for me because i mean he was the first, boat so i had to kind of squeak; in second, but both of us as, soon as we, finished our run we got out of our boat and ran up to cheer the other person
Yeah I mean it; was great for me because I mean. he was the first boat so. I, had to kind of squeak in second But both of us as soon as we. finished our. run we, got out of our. boat and ran up to cheer the other person
yeah, i mean, it was great for me, because, i mean, he was the first boat, so i had to kind of squeak in second. but both of us, as soon as we finished our run we got out of our boat and ran up to cheer the other person on.
Now, the two friends are preparing again for the Olympics, practicing at a whitewater training center in North Carolina.
now the two friends are preparing again for the olympics practicing at a whitewater training center in north
Now the. two friends are preparing again for the Olympics, practicing at a whitewater training center in North
now, the two friends are preparing again for the olympics, practicing at a whitewater training center in north carolina.
Three, two, one, go.
three two one
Three two one
three, two, one, go.
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But unlike four years ago, Heyl and Parsons won't be going to the Olympics together.
but unlike. four years ago heyl and parsons, won't be going to the olympics
But unlike four years, ago Heyl and, Parsons won't be going to the Olympics
but unlike four years ago, heyl and parsons won't be going to the olympics together.
Because of a change in Olympic rules, only one whitewater kayaker from each country can participate this year. The change is designed to allow more countries to compete, but Brett Heyl knows it means he may be staying home this summer.
because of a change. in olympic rules only one whitewater kayaker from each country, can. participate this year the change is designed to allow more countries to compete but brett heyl knows it means he may be staying home this
Because of a change in, Olympic rules, only one. whitewater kayaker from, each country can participate this year The change is designed. to allow more countries to compete but Brett Heyl knows it, means he may be staying home this
because of a change in olympic rules, only one whitewater kayaker from each country can participate this year. the change is designed to allow more countries to compete, but brett heyl knows it means he may be staying home this summer.
I think it's unfortunate, you know, because whichever one of us doesn't come out on top, it'll be a rough couple months. I mean, it's always been my dream to win an Olympic medal, you know, and for the last four years, it's been about getting back to the Olympics. You know, if I don't, it's overly dramatic to say, but,...
i think it's, unfortunate you know because whichever one of us doesn't come out on top it'll, be a rough couple months. i mean it's always been my dream to win. an olympic. medal; you know and for the last four years it's been about getting back to the olympics you know if i don't it's overly dramatic to say but you kn...
I think it's unfortunate you know because whichever one of us doesn't come. out. on top it'll be a rough couple months. I mean it's always been my dream to win an Olympic medal you know and, for the last four years it's been about getting back, to the Olympics You know if I don't it's overly dramatic to say but you kno...
i think it's unfortunate, you know, because whichever one of us doesn't come out on top, it'll be a rough couple months. i mean, it's always been my dream to win an olympic medal, you know, and for the last four years, it's been about getting back to the olympics. you know, if i don't, it's overly dramatic to say, but,...
Still, despite what's at stake, the two athletes say they've made a pact, as they and about two dozen other kayakers compete this spring for that lone spot in Beijing. Parsons says they've agreed that no matter what happens, they won't let their friendship suffer.
still despite what's at, stake the two athletes say they've made a, pact as. they and about two dozen other, kayakers compete this spring for that lone spot in beijing parsons says they've agreed that no matter what happens, they won't let their friendship
Still, despite, what's at stake the two athletes say they've. made a pact as, they, and about; two dozen other kayakers compete this spring for that lone spot in Beijing Parsons says. they've, agreed that no matter what happens they won't, let their, friendship
still, despite what's at stake, the two athletes say they've made a pact, as they and about two dozen other kayakers compete this spring for that lone spot in beijing. parsons says they've agreed that no matter what happens, they won't let their friendship suffer.
What I really like about our relationship - especially this year, like, going for one spot - we can let a lot of petty things kind of spiral out of control, I guess, and we're sort of over that. And that's really nice.
what i really like about our, relationship - especially this year like going for one spot - we can let a lot of petty things kind of spiral out of control i guess and we're sort of over that and that's really
What I really like about our relationship - especially this year. like going for. one spot - we can let a lot of petty things kind of spiral out of control I, guess and we're sort of over that And. that's really
what i really like about our relationship - especially this year, like, going for one spot - we can let a lot of petty things kind of spiral out of control, i guess, and we're sort of over that. and that's really nice.
Yeah. Like he said, it's nice because we've been doing this together for so long. Like, if he ends up going, I know he deserves it, and I want to see him race well, too.
yeah like he said it's nice, because we've; been doing this together for so, long like if he ends up going, i know he, deserves it and i want to see, him race, well,
Yeah Like he said it's nice because we've, been doing this together for so long Like if he ends up going I know he deserves it and I want, to see him race well
yeah. like he said, it's nice because we've been doing this together for so long. like, if he ends up going, i know he deserves it, and i want to see him race well, too.
Just get right of the center of the boat.
just get right of the center of the
Just get, right of the center of. the
just get right of the center of the boat.
You want to start in the middle and then jump.
you want to start in the middle and then
You want to, start in the middle and then
you want to start in the middle and then jump.
The respect between Parsons and Heyl comes as something of a relief to their coach, Silvan Poberaj, a Slovenian who's guided the U.S. team for 15 years. Though neither athlete won a medal four years ago, Poberaj says both are strong enough to win this year, and he praises the way they're handling themselves.
the respect between parsons, and heyl comes as something of a relief to their coach, silvan poberaj a slovenian who's guided the u.s team, for 15 years though neither athlete won a medal four. years ago, poberaj says both are strong enough to win this. year and he praises. the way they're handling;
The respect between Parsons and Heyl comes as something of a relief to their coach, Silvan Poberaj a Slovenian who's guided the U.S team; for 15 years Though neither athlete won a medal four. years ago Poberaj says both are strong enough to win this year. and he praises the way they're handling
the respect between parsons and heyl comes as something of a relief to their coach, silvan poberaj, a slovenian who's guided the u.s. team for 15 years. though neither athlete won a medal four years ago, poberaj says both are strong enough to win this year, and he praises the way they're handling themselves.
Athletes in this kind of situation, pretty often that in other teams, they sort of grow apart. But luckily, I think they work together very well, and that's a strength that can help both of them.
athletes in this kind of situation pretty often that in other teams they sort, of grow apart but luckily i think they work together very well and that's a strength that can help both of
Athletes in this kind of situation pretty often that, in other teams they sort. of grow; apart But luckily I think they work together; very well and that's a strength that can help both of
athletes in this kind of situation, pretty often that in other teams, they sort of grow apart. but luckily, i think they work together very well, and that's a strength that can help both of them.
This year's Olympian will be determined based on the results of two upcoming competitions - one this month, one in June. Parsons is considered the current favorite because of his strong performance at last year's World Championships. But both promise that whoever doesn't go to the Olympics will celebrate the American w...
this year's olympian will be determined based on the results of two; upcoming competitions - one this month one. in june parsons is considered the current favorite because of his. strong performance at last, year's world championships but both promise that whoever doesn't, go to the olympics will. celebrate the america...
This year's Olympian will be determined based on the results of two upcoming competitions - one this month one in June Parsons is considered the current favorite because of his. strong performance at last year's World Championships But both promise, that whoever doesn't go to the Olympics will celebrate the American wh...
this year's olympian will be determined based on the results of two upcoming competitions - one this month, one in june. parsons is considered the current favorite because of his strong performance at last year's world championships. but both promise that whoever doesn't go to the olympics will celebrate the american w...
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NPR's Scott Horsley reports.
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The groundbreaking, near Nationwide Children's Hospital in downtown Columbus, marks the beginning of the 10,000th road-improvement project funded by the stimulus. President Obama says pouring all that concrete and widening all those lanes has created a lot of needed jobs, both directly and indirectly.
the groundbreaking near nationwide children's hospital in downtown columbus marks the beginning of the, 10,000th road-improvement project funded by the stimulus president, obama says pouring all that concrete and widening all those lanes has created a lot of needed jobs both directly and
The groundbreaking near Nationwide Children's Hospital in, downtown Columbus marks. the beginning of the, 10,000th road-improvement. project. funded by the stimulus, President. Obama says pouring all that concrete and widening all. those lanes has created a lot of needed jobs both directly and
the groundbreaking, near nationwide children's hospital in downtown columbus, marks the beginning of the 10,000th road-improvement project funded by the stimulus. president obama says pouring all that concrete and widening all those lanes has created a lot of needed jobs, both directly and indirectly.
They've put thousands of construction crews just like this one to work. They've spurred countless small businesses to hire because, you know, these are some big guys here. So they got to eat, which means that you got to get some food brought in - or the local restaurants here benefit from the crews being here at work.
they've put thousands of construction crews just like this one to work they've spurred, countless small businesses to hire, because you know these are. some big, guys here so they got to eat which means that you, got to get some food brought in - or the local restaurants here benefit from the crews being here at
They've put thousands. of construction crews just like this one to work They've spurred. countless small businesses to hire because you know these are some, big guys here So they got to eat which means that you got to get some food. brought in - or the local restaurants here benefit, from the crews being here at
they've put thousands of construction crews just like this one to work. they've spurred countless small businesses to hire because, you know, these are some big guys here. so they got to eat, which means that you got to get some food brought in - or the local restaurants here benefit from the crews being here at work.
But the president acknowledged many more jobs are needed, with national unemployment still at 9.7 percent - and Ohio's jobless rate even higher. This summer, the nature of stimulus spending will shift away from preserving jobs in state and local government, towards more public works. There will be six times as many hig...
but. the president acknowledged many more jobs are needed with national unemployment still, at 9.7 percent - and ohio's jobless rate even higher this summer, the nature of stimulus spending will, shift. away from preserving jobs in state, and local government towards more public works there will be six times as. many h...
But the president acknowledged many more jobs, are needed with national unemployment still. at 9.7 percent - and Ohio's jobless rate even higher This summer the nature of stimulus spending will shift away from preserving jobs in state and local government towards, more public works There will be six times as many highw...
but the president acknowledged many more jobs are needed, with national unemployment still at 9.7 percent - and ohio's jobless rate even higher. this summer, the nature of stimulus spending will shift away from preserving jobs in state and local government, towards more public works. there will be six times as many hig...
Instead of worrying about where their next paycheck is going to come from, Americans across the country are helping to build our future and their own futures.
instead of worrying about where their next paycheck is going to come from americans across the country are helping; to build our future and their own
Instead of worrying about where their next paycheck is going to come from Americans across the country are helping. to build our future and their own
instead of worrying about where their next paycheck is going to come from, americans across the country are helping to build our future and their own futures.
But pollster Michael Dimock, of the Pew Research Center, says the administration has a political problem. Americans don't believe all that asphalt the government's paying for is putting us on the road to recovery.
but pollster michael dimock of. the pew research center says the administration has a political problem americans don't, believe all that, asphalt the government's paying for is putting us on the road to
But pollster Michael Dimock of the Pew Research Center says the administration has a political problem, Americans don't believe all that; asphalt the government's paying for is putting us on the road to
but pollster michael dimock, of the pew research center, says the administration has a political problem. americans don't believe all that asphalt the government's paying for is putting us on the road to recovery.
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The public doesn't feel we've turned the corner yet. They're still pretty gloomy about the state of the economy, and they're skeptical that the stimulus plan passed last year has really made much of a difference.
the. public doesn't feel we've turned the corner. yet they're still pretty gloomy about the state. of the economy and they're skeptical that the stimulus plan passed last year has really made much of a.
The public doesn't feel we've turned the corner yet They're, still pretty gloomy about the state of the economy and they're skeptical that the stimulus plan passed last year has, really made much, of a
the public doesn't feel we've turned the corner yet. they're still pretty gloomy about the state of the economy, and they're skeptical that the stimulus plan passed last year has really made much of a difference.
But Vice President Biden, who oversees the program, says it's totally understandable that many Americans don't see it that way.
but vice president biden who oversees the program says it's, totally. understandable that. many americans don't see it that
But Vice. President, Biden who oversees the program says it's totally understandable that many Americans don't see it that
but vice president biden, who oversees the program, says it's totally understandable that many americans don't see it that way.
It's real simple. The measurement is, is it feeling better? Am I more confident? Can I go - instead of getting my haircut every seven weeks, can I go back to getting it done once a month or once every three weeks? Can I take a vacation? Am I going to buy this car? Do I feel better - I'm going to be able to make my mort...
it's. real simple. the, measurement is is it feeling better? am i more confident? can i go - instead of getting my haircut every seven weeks can, i, go back to getting it done once a month or once, every three weeks? can i take a vacation? am i going to buy. this car? do i feel better - i'm going to, be able to make my...
It's real simple The measurement is is it, feeling better? Am; I more confident? Can I go, - instead of getting my haircut every seven weeks can I go back to getting it done once a month, or once every three weeks? Can I take a vacation? Am I going to, buy this car? Do I feel better - I'm going to be able to make my mo...
it's real simple. the measurement is, is it feeling better? am i more confident? can i go - instead of getting my haircut every seven weeks, can i go back to getting it done once a month or once every three weeks? can i take a vacation? am i going to buy this car? do i feel better - i'm going to be able to make my mort...
The administration is planning a high-visibility campaign this summer to promote stimulus projects with more televised groundbreakings, and a lot of Recovery Act logos posted along freeways and in national parks. Dimock cautions the recovery summer campaign could be a double-edged sword.
the administration. is planning a high-visibility, campaign this summer to promote stimulus projects with more televised groundbreakings and a lot of recovery act logos posted along freeways and in national parks, dimock. cautions the recovery summer. campaign could be a double-edged,
The administration is planning a high-visibility campaign this summer to promote stimulus projects with, more televised groundbreakings and a lot of Recovery Act logos posted along freeways and in national parks Dimock cautions the recovery summer campaign could be a double-edged
the administration is planning a high-visibility campaign this summer to promote stimulus projects with more televised groundbreakings, and a lot of recovery act logos posted along freeways and in national parks. dimock cautions the recovery summer campaign could be a double-edged sword.
Seeing those signs may remind people the government is taking steps to try to help the economy and provide jobs, but it also reminds people the government's spending a lot of money - and that's not so popular right now.
seeing those signs may remind people the government, is. taking steps to try, to. help the economy and provide jobs but it also reminds people. the government's spending a lot of money - and. that's not so popular. right
Seeing those signs may remind people the government is taking steps to try, to, help the economy and provide jobs but, it also reminds people the government's spending a lot of money - and that's not so popular right
seeing those signs may remind people the government is taking steps to try to help the economy and provide jobs, but it also reminds people the government's spending a lot of money - and that's not so popular right now.
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NPR's Rob Gifford wondered what effect has the controversy had both on Vilks and on his native Sweden.
npr's, rob gifford wondered what effect has the controversy had both on vilks and on his native
NPR's Rob Gifford wondered what effect has the controversy, had both, on Vilks and on his native
npr's rob gifford wondered what effect has the controversy had both on vilks and on his native sweden.
For a man with a price on his head, Lars Vilks seems remarkably calm.
for a man with a price on his head lars. vilks seems remarkably.
For a man with a price, on his head Lars Vilks seems remarkably
for a man with a price on his head, lars vilks seems remarkably calm.
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Hello there. Are you Lars?
hello there, are you
Hello there Are you
hello there. are you lars?
Hello. Yeah. Yeah.
hello yeah
Hello; Yeah
hello. yeah. yeah.