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With this executive order, we will make HBCUs a priority in the White House, an absolute priority. | with this executive order we will make; hbcus a priority in the. white house an absolute | With this executive, order we will make HBCUs a priority in the White House an absolute | with this executive order, we will make hbcus a priority in the white house, an absolute priority. |
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He was surrounded by leaders of historically black schools. Yesterday they were scheduled to have a listening session with the new education secretary, Betsy DeVos, and other officials. That was shortened when the opportunity arose for a meet and greet with the president in the Oval Office. Walter Kimbrough was there. ... | he was surrounded, by leaders of. historically black schools yesterday they were scheduled. to have. a listening session with the new, education secretary betsy devos and other officials that was shortened when the opportunity arose for a meet and greet with the president in the oval office walter kimbrough was there h... | He was surrounded by leaders of historically black schools, Yesterday they, were scheduled to have, a, listening session, with the new education secretary Betsy DeVos and other officials That was shortened when the opportunity arose for, a meet and greet with the president in the Oval Office. Walter Kimbrough was there... | he was surrounded by leaders of historically black schools. yesterday they were scheduled to have a listening session with the new education secretary, betsy devos, and other officials. that was shortened when the opportunity arose for a meet and greet with the president in the oval office. walter kimbrough was there. ... |
We didn't expect to have an audience with the president, and that really, you know - it really was a photo opportunity. We didn't have any significant conversation. I mean he's working on his speech for the night. So that was OK, but I didn't go there for that. That wasn't my intent. It's just something that happened. ... | we didn't expect to have an audience with the. president and that really. you know - it really, was a, photo opportunity. we didn't have any significant conversation i mean he's working on his speech for the. night so that was, ok but i didn't go; there for that that wasn't my intent it's just something that happened i... | We didn't expect to have an audience with the president and that really you know - it really was a photo opportunity We didn't have any significant conversation I mean he's working on his speech for the night; So that was OK but I didn't go there for that That wasn't my intent It's just something that happened I really... | we didn't expect to have an audience with the president, and that really, you know - it really was a photo opportunity. we didn't have any significant conversation. i mean he's working on his speech for the night. so that was ok, but i didn't go there for that. that wasn't my intent. it's just something that happened. ... |
What was the message that you were bringing the administration? | what was the message that you were bringing the, | What was the message that you were bringing the | what was the message that you were bringing the administration? |
So one of the ones I wanted to focus on was the Pell Grant Program. Over 70 percent of HBCU students are recipients of the federal Pell Grant. So the thing I say - you have basically under-resourced institutions that are the ones that are trying to serve the most under-resourced students and families. Investing in that... | so, one of the ones i wanted to focus on was the; pell grant program over 70 percent of hbcu students are recipients of the federal, pell, grant, so the thing i say - you have basically, under-resourced institutions that are the ones that are, trying to serve the most under-resourced students and families investing in ... | So one of the ones I wanted to focus on was the Pell Grant Program Over 70 percent of. HBCU students, are recipients of the federal Pell Grant So the. thing I say - you have basically under-resourced institutions that are the ones that, are trying to serve the most under-resourced students and families Investing in tha... | so one of the ones i wanted to focus on was the pell grant program. over 70 percent of hbcu students are recipients of the federal pell grant. so the thing i say - you have basically under-resourced institutions that are the ones that are trying to serve the most under-resourced students and families. investing in that... |
And so that was very important for me to share that with the secretary of education and some of the key areas that were represented. Office of Management and Budget was there as well. But that's very important, so we've got to invest in our young people. I mean we invest in everything else, and usually education is las... | and so that was very, important, for me to share that with the secretary of education and some of the key areas that were represented office of management and budget was there as well but that's very. important so we've got to invest in. our young people; i mean we invest in everything else and usually education is | And so that was very important for me to share that, with the secretary. of education and some of the key areas that were represented Office of Management and Budget was there as well But that's very important so we've got to invest in our young people. I mean we invest in everything else and usually education, is | and so that was very important for me to share that with the secretary of education and some of the key areas that were represented. office of management and budget was there as well. but that's very important, so we've got to invest in our young people. i mean we invest in everything else, and usually education is las... |
This comes on a day that President Trump is giving a speech where he is expected to make the case for taking money from domestic programs, including education, to spend more on defense. Do you feel like you're talking to a receptive audience? | this comes, on a day that president trump is giving, a; speech where he is expected to make the case for taking money from domestic programs including education to spend more on defense do you feel like you're talking to a, receptive, | This comes on a day that President Trump is giving a. speech where he is expected to make the case, for taking money from domestic programs including education to spend more on defense Do you feel like you're talking to a receptive | this comes on a day that president trump is giving a speech where he is expected to make the case for taking money from domestic programs, including education, to spend more on defense. do you feel like you're talking to a receptive audience? |
Yeah, we'll see. I'm really curious to hear what's going to happen with the speech tonight. And then when the budget starts to be released next month, that will really show whether, you know, the meeting that we had was really productive or if there's still some work that needs to be done. | yeah we'll see, i'm really curious to hear what's going to, happen with the speech tonight and then when the budget starts to be released next month. that will really show whether you; know the meeting that we had was really productive or if there's still some work. that needs to. be | Yeah we'll see I'm really curious. to hear what's going to happen with the speech tonight And then when the budget starts to be released next, month that will really show whether you know the meeting that we had was really productive or if, there's still some work that. needs to be | yeah, we'll see. i'm really curious to hear what's going to happen with the speech tonight. and then when the budget starts to be released next month, that will really show whether, you know, the meeting that we had was really productive or if there's still some work that needs to be done. |
The education secretary, Betsy DeVos, put out a statement where she praised historically black colleges and universities as an example of school choice. Is that the way you see it? | the. education secretary betsy devos put out, a statement where she praised historically black colleges and universities as an example of school choice is that the way you see | The education secretary Betsy DeVos put out a statement where she praised historically black colleges and universities as an example of school choice Is that the way you see | the education secretary, betsy devos, put out a statement where she praised historically black colleges and universities as an example of school choice. is that the way you see it? |
Well, I think that she was looking for an opportunity yesterday to connect what she knows best in that idea of school choice with HBCUs. So I was in the room when the statement was given. It wasn't done in any kind of malicious way or anything like that. She was looking for a common point. But of course, as you know, i... | well i think. that she was looking. for an opportunity yesterday to connect what she knows best in that idea of school choice with hbcus so i was. in the, room when the statement was, given it; wasn't done in any; kind of malicious way or anything like that she was looking for a common point; but of course as you know ... | Well I think that, she was looking for an opportunity yesterday to connect what she knows; best in that idea of school choice with HBCUs So I was in the room when, the statement was given It wasn't done in any kind of malicious way or, anything like that She was looking for a common point But of course as you, know it ... | well, i think that she was looking for an opportunity yesterday to connect what she knows best in that idea of school choice with hbcus. so i was in the room when the statement was given. it wasn't done in any kind of malicious way or anything like that. she was looking for a common point. but of course, as you know, i... |
So she just gave another luncheon speech with HBCU leaders, and so she changed it. And her phrase this time was, your history was born not out of mere choice but necessity. So I think there was an acknowledgment that the phraseology wasn't the best. But I think she was looking for a way to sort of connect with HBCUs. | so she just gave another luncheon speech; with hbcu leaders and so she changed it and her phrase this time was. your history was born not out of mere choice but necessity so i think there was an acknowledgment that the phraseology wasn't the best but i think she was looking for a way to sort of connect with | So she just gave another luncheon speech with HBCU leaders and so she changed it, And her phrase this time was your history was born not out of mere choice, but necessity So I think. there was an acknowledgment that the, phraseology wasn't the best But I think she was looking for a way to. sort. of connect with | so she just gave another luncheon speech with hbcu leaders, and so she changed it. and her phrase this time was, your history was born not out of mere choice but necessity. so i think there was an acknowledgment that the phraseology wasn't the best. but i think she was looking for a way to sort of connect with hbcus. |
I understand that HBCUs generally were not entirely satisfied with President Obama's policies. Do you think President Trump can remedy some of what you saw as the shortcomings of the Obama administration? | i, understand that hbcus generally, were not entirely satisfied with president obama's policies do you think president trump can remedy some of what you saw as the shortcomings of the obama | I understand that HBCUs, generally were not entirely satisfied with. President Obama's policies Do you think President Trump can remedy some of what you saw as the shortcomings of, the Obama | i understand that hbcus generally were not entirely satisfied with president obama's policies. do you think president trump can remedy some of what you saw as the shortcomings of the obama administration? |
Well, I mean we'll have to see. You know, there was some really strong promises made when we were in the Oval Office yesterday. | well i mean we'll, have to see you know there was some really strong promises made when we were in the oval office | Well I mean we'll have to see You know there was some; really strong promises made when we, were in the Oval Office | well, i mean we'll have to see. you know, there was some really strong promises made when we were in the oval office yesterday. |
What were the promises? | what were. the | What were the | what were the promises? |
Well, that this administration is going to fully support HBCUs in the work that we do; we value HBCUs. All of that was said, and you know, for me, the proof will be in the budget. So if we see a cut in programs like Pell, what we were told then is inconsistent. | well that this administration is going to fully support hbcus in the work that we do we value hbcus all, of, that was said. and you know for me the proof will be in the budget so if we see a cut in programs like pell what we were told then is | Well that, this administration is going to fully support HBCUs in the work that we do we value HBCUs All of that was said and you. know for me the proof will be in the budget So if we see a cut in programs like Pell what we were told then. is | well, that this administration is going to fully support hbcus in the work that we do; we value hbcus. all of that was said, and you know, for me, the proof will be in the budget. so if we see a cut in programs like pell, what we were told then is inconsistent. |
We've seen those private cables, where Eikenberry criticized Karzai, that got leaked to the press. Why is he going so public this time? | we've seen those private, cables where eikenberry. criticized karzai that got leaked to the press. why is he going so public this. | We've seen those private cables where Eikenberry criticized Karzai that got leaked to, the press Why is he going so public this | we've seen those private cables, where eikenberry criticized karzai, that got leaked to the press. why is he going so public this time? |
Now, I think that, you know, Cantor, the majority leader and his allies have to get something out of this, but I don't see what they can get out of it. I think a lot of Republicans now want to get out of this useless fight. | now i think that, you know cantor the majority leader and his, allies have to get something out of this, but i don't see what they can get out of it i think a lot of republicans now want to get out of this useless. | Now, I think, that you know Cantor the majority leader and his allies have to get something out, of. this but I don't see what they can, get out of it I think a lot of Republicans now want to get out of this, useless | now, i think that, you know, cantor, the majority leader and his allies have to get something out of this, but i don't see what they can get out of it. i think a lot of republicans now want to get out of this useless fight. |
David, what do you make of this? | david what do you make of | David; what do you make of, | david, what do you make of this? |
Obama has gone straight to the center. He's done some serious cutting, asked for a little in return and Republicans haven't seized it. And I think they will regret it. | obama has gone straight, to the center. he's done some serious cutting asked for a little in return and republicans haven't seized it and i. think they will regret. | Obama has gone straight to, the center He's done some serious cutting asked for a little in return and Republicans haven't seized it And I think they will regret | obama has gone straight to the center. he's done some serious cutting, asked for a little in return and republicans haven't seized it. and i think they will regret it. |
They're saying all or nothing. We get everything we want or we (unintelligible). | they're saying. all or nothing we get everything we want or we | They're saying all. or nothing We get everything we want or we | they're saying all or nothing. we get everything we want or we (unintelligible). |
Well, they've adopted a posture that has to be 100 percent spending cuts and zero percent tax increases, whereas the public is pretty clear. And Obama was right about this in the press conference today. The public is pretty happy with 85 percent spending cuts and 15 percent tax increases and that should be a great deal... | well they've adopted a, posture that has to be 100 percent spending cuts and zero percent tax increases whereas the, public is pretty clear and obama was right about. this, in the. press conference today the public is pretty, happy with 85 percent spending cuts and 15 percent tax increases and; that should be a great d... | Well. they've adopted a posture that has to, be 100 percent spending cuts and zero percent tax increases whereas the public is pretty, clear, And Obama was right about this in the press; conference, today The. public is pretty happy with 85 percent spending cuts. and 15 percent tax increases and that should be a great ... | well, they've adopted a posture that has to be 100 percent spending cuts and zero percent tax increases, whereas the public is pretty clear. and obama was right about this in the press conference today. the public is pretty happy with 85 percent spending cuts and 15 percent tax increases and that should be a great deal... |
And the public actually has been very sympathetic to 50/50 proposals with a lot more revenue. And I think the real problem the Republicans created for themselves is they really sent a signal that the only thing they care about are tax cuts, preserving tax cuts for very high income people and corporations. And this is n... | and the; public. actually has been very sympathetic to 50/50 proposals with a lot more revenue and i think the real problem the republicans created for themselves. is they really sent a signal that the; only thing they, care about, are tax cuts preserving, tax cuts for, very high income people and corporations and this... | And the public actually has been very sympathetic to 50/50 proposals with a lot more revenue And I think. the, real, problem the, Republicans created for themselves is they really sent a signal that the only thing; they care about are tax cuts preserving tax cuts for very high income people and corporations And. this i... | and the public actually has been very sympathetic to 50/50 proposals with a lot more revenue. and i think the real problem the republicans created for themselves is they really sent a signal that the only thing they care about are tax cuts, preserving tax cuts for very high income people and corporations. and this is n... |
David, to what extent is this impasse, do you think, about let's say tactical politics of who does how well in the 2012 election and who does how well in the polls, and to what extent is it actually about fundamental ideas about government and what the parties stand for? | david to what extent. is this impasse, do you think about let's say tactical politics of who, does how well in the 2012 election and who does how well in the polls and to what extent is it actually about fundamental ideas about government and what the parties stand | David to. what extent is this impasse do you think about let's say tactical politics of who does how. well, in the 2012 election and who does how well in the polls and to what extent is it actually about fundamental ideas about government and what the parties stand | david, to what extent is this impasse, do you think, about let's say tactical politics of who does how well in the 2012 election and who does how well in the polls, and to what extent is it actually about fundamental ideas about government and what the parties stand for? |
But fundamentally, it's about an unaffordable welfare state where we have aging populations, medical technologies driving - in Greece, in Western Europe, in Japan - driving all of these countries toward bankruptcy. How do we deal with that? | but fundamentally it's about an unaffordable welfare state where, we have aging populations medical technologies driving - in greece in western europe in japan - driving all of these countries toward bankruptcy how do we deal with | But fundamentally it's about, an unaffordable welfare state where we have aging populations, medical technologies driving - in Greece. in, Western Europe in. Japan - driving all of, these countries toward bankruptcy How do we deal with | but fundamentally, it's about an unaffordable welfare state where we have aging populations, medical technologies driving - in greece, in western europe, in japan - driving all of these countries toward bankruptcy. how do we deal with that? |
And they, E.J., the Republicans, want the Democrats to put something on the table that addresses that problem, as they see it. | and they e.j., the republicans want the democrats. to put something on the table that addresses that problem as they see | And they E.J., the Republicans want the Democrats to put something on the, table; that addresses that problem as, they see | and they, e.j., the republicans, want the democrats to put something on the table that addresses that problem, as they see it. |
And yes, you do definitely need to contain health care costs, which, by the way, was the president's healthcare proposal was about. But I agree... | and yes you do definitely need to contain health care costs which by the way was the president's healthcare. proposal was about but i | And. yes you do definitely need to contain health care costs which by the way was the president's healthcare proposal was about But I | and yes, you do definitely need to contain health care costs, which, by the way, was the president's healthcare proposal was about. but i agree... |
And it doesn't seem to have been received that way. | and it doesn't seem to have been received that | And it doesn't seem to have been received that, | and it doesn't seem to have been received that way. |
No. And the Republicans ran against it in the last election. It is fundamental. It is about the role of government and whether we're gonna have a tax system that is a little bit more progressive. | no and the republicans ran against it, in the last election it is fundamental it is about the role of government and whether we're gonna have a. tax system. that is a little, bit more | No And the, Republicans ran against. it in the last, election It is fundamental. It is about the, role of government, and whether we're. gonna have a tax system that is, a little bit more | no. and the republicans ran against it in the last election. it is fundamental. it is about the role of government and whether we're gonna have a tax system that is a little bit more progressive. |
David, is anyone in this drama distinguishing himself or herself, either for better or worse, some star or some obvious demon here in this? | david is, anyone in, this drama distinguishing himself or herself either for better or worse some star or, some obvious demon here in | David is anyone in this drama distinguishing himself or herself either for. better or worse some star or some obvious demon here in | david, is anyone in this drama distinguishing himself or herself, either for better or worse, some star or some obvious demon here in this? |
No stars. You know, the president, I think, has made at least in theory some concessions, but he hasn't produced a plan. And frankly, the center of gravity has moved away from the White House toward Congress. Essentially, I think, the American people are rightly taking a look at this and saying, they can't govern, thes... | no stars you know the president i, think has made at least, in theory some concessions but he hasn't produced. a plan. and frankly the center of. gravity has, moved away from; the white house, toward congress. essentially i think, the american people are rightly taking a look at this. and, saying they can't govern thes... | No stars You know the president I think has made. at. least in, theory some concessions but he hasn't produced a plan And frankly the, center of gravity has moved away, from the White House toward Congress Essentially I think the American, people are rightly taking a look at this and, saying they can't govern these peo... | no stars. you know, the president, i think, has made at least in theory some concessions, but he hasn't produced a plan. and frankly, the center of gravity has moved away from the white house toward congress. essentially, i think, the american people are rightly taking a look at this and saying, they can't govern, thes... |
And one reality check: Can you conceive of a vote approving something here, a debt ceiling increase which in the House is mix of Democrats and Republicans with freshman Republicans voting no? | and one reality check: can, you conceive of a vote approving something here a debt ceiling increase which in the, house is, mix of democrats and; republicans with freshman republicans voting | And one reality check: Can you conceive of a. vote approving something here a debt ceiling, increase which in the House, is mix of Democrats and Republicans with freshman Republicans voting | and one reality check: can you conceive of a vote approving something here, a debt ceiling increase which in the house is mix of democrats and republicans with freshman republicans voting no? |
It's possible. Though, I think the most likely thing is they'll get what they call the Mitch McConnell deal, which commits nobody to anything. It's sort of a B-minus solution that kicks the can down the road. | it's possible. though i think the most likely thing is they'll. get what they call the mitch mcconnell deal which, commits, nobody to anything it's sort of a b-minus solution that kicks the can down the | It's. possible Though I think. the most likely thing is they'll get what they call the Mitch McConnell deal which commits nobody to anything, It's sort. of a B-minus solution that kicks the, can down the | it's possible. though, i think the most likely thing is they'll get what they call the mitch mcconnell deal, which commits nobody to anything. it's sort of a b-minus solution that kicks the can down the road. |
E.J. | e.j. | ||
And then I think you're going to have Mitch McConnell winning an award for an old-fashion canny politician who will try to gain some political advantage without solving the big problem. | and then i think. you're going to have mitch mcconnell winning an award for an old-fashion canny politician who will try. to gain some political advantage without solving the big | And then I think. you're going to have Mitch McConnell winning an award for an old-fashion canny politician who will try to gain some political advantage, without solving the big | and then i think you're going to have mitch mcconnell winning an award for an old-fashion canny politician who will try to gain some political advantage without solving the big problem. |
So, if not in these stars, maybe some strong supporting role performances, E.J. | so if not in these stars maybe some strong supporting role performances | So if not in these stars maybe some, strong supporting role performances | so, if not in these stars, maybe some strong supporting role performances, e.j. |
Yeah, exactly right. | yeah exactly | Yeah. exactly | yeah, exactly right. |
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Okay. E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and David Brooks of The New York Times, thanks to both of you. | okay e.j dionne of the washington post and david brooks of the, new york times thanks to both, of. | Okay E.J Dionne of the Washington Post and David Brooks of The New York Times thanks to both of | okay. e.j. dionne of the washington post and david brooks of the new york times, thanks to both of you. |
Thank you. | thank | Thank | thank you. |
Good to be here. | good to be | Good to be | good to be here. |
Turning now to Afghanistan. The U.S. ambassador there, Karl Eikenberry, did something unusual this morning. He publicly lashed out at President Hamid Karzai. He told a group of students at Herat University that Americans don't understand when Karzai compares the U.S. to occupiers. The ambassador said that such comments... | turning now to afghanistan the u.s, ambassador there karl eikenberry did something unusual this morning he publicly lashed out at president hamid karzai he, told a group of students at. herat university that americans don't understand when karzai compares, the u.s to occupiers the ambassador, said that such comments ma... | Turning now to Afghanistan The U.S ambassador there Karl. Eikenberry did something unusual this morning He publicly lashed out at, President, Hamid Karzai He told a group of students at Herat University that. Americans don't understand when Karzai compares the U.S to occupiers The ambassador, said that such comments ma... | turning now to afghanistan. the u.s. ambassador there, karl eikenberry, did something unusual this morning. he publicly lashed out at president hamid karzai. he told a group of students at herat university that americans don't understand when karzai compares the u.s. to occupiers. the ambassador said that such comments... |
Here to talk to us about this war of words is NPR's Kabul bureau chief, Quil Lawrence. Quil, what did Ambassador Eikenberry say? | here to talk to us about this war of, words is npr's kabul bureau. chief quil lawrence quil what did ambassador eikenberry | Here to talk to us about this war of words is NPR's Kabul bureau chief. Quil Lawrence Quil what did Ambassador Eikenberry | here to talk to us about this war of words is npr's kabul bureau chief, quil lawrence. quil, what did ambassador eikenberry say? |
Ambassador Eikenberry was responding to a string of comments by President Karzai; the most recent ones yesterday, where he sometimes likened Americans to occupiers, and even in the past has threatened to join the insurgents. And Eikenberry was at Herat University, as you said, out west, and he's at the end of his tenur... | ambassador eikenberry was responding to a string of comments by president karzai the most recent ones yesterday where he sometimes likened americans. to occupiers and even in the past has threatened to join the insurgents and eikenberry was at herat university as you said out west and he's at. the end of, his | Ambassador, Eikenberry. was responding to, a string of comments by President Karzai the most recent ones yesterday where he sometimes likened Americans to occupiers and even in the past. has threatened, to; join the insurgents, And, Eikenberry was at Herat University as you said. out west. and he's at the end of his | ambassador eikenberry was responding to a string of comments by president karzai; the most recent ones yesterday, where he sometimes likened americans to occupiers, and even in the past has threatened to join the insurgents. and eikenberry was at herat university, as you said, out west, and he's at the end of his tenur... |
I was actually traveling with him over the weekend. And he was getting very near emotional about the conflict over here. He's been here twice as a general and now, for two years, as an ambassador. And he came back after his regular speech and after a question-and-answer period, and he said he'd like to add some remarks... | i was actually traveling with him, over the; weekend and he was getting very near emotional, about the conflict over here he's been here, twice as a general and now for two years as an ambassador and he came back after his regular speech and after a question-and-answer, period and he said he'd like to add some remarks ... | I was actually traveling with him over the weekend And he was getting very near emotional about, the conflict over here He's been here twice as a general; and now, for two years as an ambassador And he. came back after his regular speech and after a question-and-answer period and he said he'd like to add some remarks, ... | i was actually traveling with him over the weekend. and he was getting very near emotional about the conflict over here. he's been here twice as a general and now, for two years, as an ambassador. and he came back after his regular speech and after a question-and-answer period, and he said he'd like to add some remarks... |
They are filled with confusion, and especially at a time that our economy is suffering and our needs are not being met, the American people will ask for our forces to come home. | they are filled. with confusion, and, especially at a time that our economy is suffering and our needs are not being met the american, people will ask for our forces to come | They are filled with confusion and especially at a time that our economy, is suffering; and, our needs are not being met the American people will ask for our forces to come | they are filled with confusion, and especially at a time that our economy is suffering and our needs are not being met, the american people will ask for our forces to come home. |
It was a very clear warning to Karzai that he has to tone down this anti-American rhetoric, which many see as inflaming the insurgency here. | it, was a very clear warning to karzai that he has to tone down this anti-american rhetoric which many see as, inflaming the insurgency | It was a very clear warning to Karzai that he has to tone down. this anti-American rhetoric which. many see as inflaming. the insurgency. | it was a very clear warning to karzai that he has to tone down this anti-american rhetoric, which many see as inflaming the insurgency here. |
Was there anything in particular that Karzai said that made Eikenberry so upset? | was there anything in particular that karzai said that made eikenberry so | Was there anything in particular that Karzai said that made Eikenberry so | was there anything in particular that karzai said that made eikenberry so upset? |
I think it was just coming at the end of two years here as ambassador, during which President Hamid Karzai has become more and more vocally anti-American. He constantly criticizes the U.S. for civilian casualties, and they sometimes do apologize for those cases. But sometimes, the comments he'll make - even, for exampl... | i think it was just coming at the end of two years here as ambassador during which president hamid, karzai has become more and more vocally anti-american he constantly criticizes the u.s for civilian casualties, and they sometimes do apologize for those cases but sometimes the comments he'll make. - even. for example y... | I think it was just coming at the. end of. two years here as ambassador during which President Hamid Karzai, has become more and more vocally anti-American. He constantly criticizes the U.S for civilian casualties and they sometimes do apologize for those cases, But sometimes the comments he'll make - even for example ... | i think it was just coming at the end of two years here as ambassador, during which president hamid karzai has become more and more vocally anti-american. he constantly criticizes the u.s. for civilian casualties, and they sometimes do apologize for those cases. but sometimes, the comments he'll make - even, for exampl... |
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Here, in corn country, his roaming menagerie raises some eyebrows, but this Lutheran farmer says that he is here to stay, and working with Taqwa would be more than good business, it would build sorely needed bridges. | here in corn country his roaming menagerie raises some eyebrows but this lutheran farmer says that he is here to stay and working with taqwa would be more than good business it would build sorely needed | Here in corn country his roaming menagerie. raises some eyebrows but this Lutheran farmer says that he is, here to stay and working with, Taqwa would be more than good business it would build sorely needed | here, in corn country, his roaming menagerie raises some eyebrows, but this lutheran farmer says that he is here to stay, and working with taqwa would be more than good business, it would build sorely needed bridges. |
There's a big, big divide between rural people - rural people think city people don't know where their food comes from which is true. | there's a big. big divide between rural people - rural people. think city people don't know where their food comes from which is | There's. a, big big divide between rural people - rural people think city people don't know where their food comes; from which is | there's a big, big divide between rural people - rural people think city people don't know where their food comes from which is true. |
So we have these trays. We've got these freezers, and we have these little white trays and we've got tags here, so when we get an order... | so we have these trays we've got these freezers and we have these little white trays and we've got tags here so when we, get an | So we have. these trays. We've got these freezers and we have these little white trays and we've got tags here so when we get an | so we have these trays. we've got these freezers, and we have these little white trays and we've got tags here, so when we get an order... |
Back on the west side of Chicago, Khan opens a six foot long Kenmore deep freezer to reveal the fruits of last year's farm visit, neat bundles of frozen lamb steak and rump roast tightly wrapped in white butcher paper. Each one is marked with a Taqwa stamp. Because Taqwa is small, co-op members pay a premium, a big on... | back on the west side of chicago khan opens a six foot long kenmore deep freezer to reveal the fruits of last year's farm visit neat bundles of frozen. lamb steak and rump roast tightly wrapped in white butcher paper each one is marked, with a taqwa stamp because taqwa, is small co-op members pay a premium a big | Back on the west side of Chicago Khan opens a six foot long Kenmore deep freezer to reveal the fruits of last year's farm visit neat, bundles of frozen. lamb. steak and. rump roast tightly wrapped; in white butcher paper Each one is marked with a Taqwa stamp Because Taqwa is small co-op members pay a premium a big | back on the west side of chicago, khan opens a six foot long kenmore deep freezer to reveal the fruits of last year's farm visit, neat bundles of frozen lamb steak and rump roast tightly wrapped in white butcher paper. each one is marked with a taqwa stamp. because taqwa is small, co-op members pay a premium, a big on... |
Mr. MUHAMMAD YUSA KHAN (PH) (Owner, Halal Meat Distributor): Like beef, he has it for seven dollars. You can buy it from Halal for 3.49. Sirloin steaks you can go for like 4.40 a pound instead of 14 dollars. | mr muhammad yusa khan (ph) (owner halal meat distributor): like beef he has it for seven dollars you can buy it from halal for, 3.49. sirloin steaks you can go for. like. 4.40 a pound, instead of | Mr MUHAMMAD YUSA KHAN (PH) (Owner Halal, Meat Distributor): Like beef he has it for seven dollars You, can buy it from Halal for 3.49. Sirloin. steaks you can go for like. 4.40 a pound instead of | mr. muhammad yusa khan (ph) (owner, halal meat distributor): like beef, he has it for seven dollars. you can buy it from halal for 3.49. sirloin steaks you can go for like 4.40 a pound instead of 14 dollars. |
Muhammad Yusa Khan is a slaughter man who owns one of the Midwest's largest Halal meat distributers. When he looks over Taqwa's price list, he can barely suppress a smile. Khan says most people simple can't afford Taqwa meat, but he agrees Muslims should demand higher Halal standards. He's seen so called Halal inspecto... | muhammad yusa khan is a slaughter man who owns one of, the. midwest's largest halal meat distributers when he looks over taqwa's price list he can barely suppress a, smile khan says most people simple can't afford taqwa meat but he agrees muslims should demand higher halal. standards he's seen so called halal inspector... | Muhammad Yusa Khan is a slaughter man who owns one, of the Midwest's largest Halal meat distributers When he looks over Taqwa's price, list he can barely suppress a smile Khan says most people; simple can't afford Taqwa meat. but he agrees Muslims should demand higher Halal standards He's seen so called. Halal inspecto... | muhammad yusa khan is a slaughter man who owns one of the midwest's largest halal meat distributers. when he looks over taqwa's price list, he can barely suppress a smile. khan says most people simple can't afford taqwa meat, but he agrees muslims should demand higher halal standards. he's seen so called halal inspecto... |
We were really struggling with the standards. | we were. really struggling with the | We were really struggling with the | we were really struggling with the standards. |
Mohammad Mazhar Hussaini is the Executive Director of the Islamic Society of North America's Halal certification program. The umbrella group reached an agreement recently after arguing for years over a national standard. He says Taqwa's commitment to local farms is nice, but in a world of multinational corporations, i... | mohammad mazhar hussaini is the executive director of the islamic society of north america's halal, certification program the umbrella group reached an agreement recently after arguing for years over a national standard he says taqwa's commitment to local farms is nice but in a world of multinational corporations it. ... | Mohammad Mazhar Hussaini is the Executive Director of the Islamic Society of North America's Halal certification program The umbrella group reached an agreement recently after arguing for years; over. a national standard He says Taqwa's commitment to local farms is nice but in a world of multinational corporations it,... | mohammad mazhar hussaini is the executive director of the islamic society of north america's halal certification program. the umbrella group reached an agreement recently after arguing for years over a national standard. he says taqwa's commitment to local farms is nice, but in a world of multinational corporations, i... |
Islam and Muslims is not a monolithic group of people, there are all differences of people and we respect that. | islam and muslims. is not a, monolithic group of people there are all differences of people and we respect | Islam and Muslims is not a monolithic group of people there are all differences of people and we respect. | islam and muslims is not a monolithic group of people, there are all differences of people and we respect that. |
In the coming months and years, Hussaini hopes the ISNA seal of approval will be as ubiquitous as the Kosher stamps in American supermarkets. | in the, coming months and years hussaini hopes the isna seal of approval will be as ubiquitous as the kosher stamps in american | In the coming months and years Hussaini hopes the ISNA seal, of, approval will be as ubiquitous as the Kosher stamps in. American | in the coming months and years, hussaini hopes the isna seal of approval will be as ubiquitous as the kosher stamps in american supermarkets. |
At a recent Taqwa dinner, second grade teacher, Huba Abasi (ph) gets ready to try some seasoned lamb, with rice. She said her father's cancer diagnosis last year led her to organic food and Taqwa's hormone free meat. | at a recent. taqwa dinner second grade teacher huba abasi, (ph) gets ready to try some. seasoned lamb with rice she said her father's cancer diagnosis last year, led her to organic food and taqwa's hormone free | At a recent Taqwa dinner second grade teacher Huba Abasi (ph) gets ready to try some seasoned lamb with rice She said her father's cancer diagnosis last year. led her to organic food, and. Taqwa's hormone free | at a recent taqwa dinner, second grade teacher, huba abasi (ph) gets ready to try some seasoned lamb, with rice. she said her father's cancer diagnosis last year led her to organic food and taqwa's hormone free meat. |
I purchased parts of the lamb. My husband and I don't cook a lot with meat anyway, but when we do, it's this and it's great. It feels good. | i purchased parts, of the lamb my husband and i don't cook a lot with meat anyway but when, we do it's this and it's great it feels | I purchased parts of the lamb My; husband and, I don't cook a lot with meat, anyway but when we. do it's this and it's, great It feels | i purchased parts of the lamb. my husband and i don't cook a lot with meat anyway, but when we do, it's this and it's great. it feels good. |
At its heart, the Taqwa co-op is about the kinship of all creation. Director Zainab Khan says she simply wants Muslims to think about what is on their plate. To know how it lived, how it died, and how it got there. For NPR News, I'm Monique Parsons in Chicago. | at its heart the taqwa co-op is about the kinship; of all creation director zainab khan says. she simply wants, muslims to think about what is on their plate to know how; it lived how it died and how it got there for npr, news i'm monique parsons in | At its, heart the Taqwa co-op is about the kinship of all creation Director Zainab Khan says she simply wants Muslims to think about what is on their plate To know how it lived how it died and how it got there For NPR News I'm Monique; Parsons, in | at its heart, the taqwa co-op is about the kinship of all creation. director zainab khan says she simply wants muslims to think about what is on their plate. to know how it lived, how it died, and how it got there. for npr news, i'm monique parsons in chicago. |
This is SCIENCE FRIDAY. I'm Ira Flatow. Your thoughts, your memories, as you know, all come from your brain cells, billions of them packed together in your head. My next guest would like to make a map of how all those cells connect to one another, talk to each other, learn new things, make new memories. | this is science friday i'm ira flatow your thoughts your memories as you know all come from your. brain cells billions of them packed together in your head my, next guest would like to make a map of how all, those cells connect to one another talk to each other learn new things make new | This is SCIENCE FRIDAY I'm Ira Flatow Your thoughts your memories as. you know all come from your brain cells billions of them packed together in your head My next guest would like to make a map of how, all; those cells connect to one another talk to each other learn, new, things, make new | this is science friday. i'm ira flatow. your thoughts, your memories, as you know, all come from your brain cells, billions of them packed together in your head. my next guest would like to make a map of how all those cells connect to one another, talk to each other, learn new things, make new memories. |
But it's going to take a lot to untangle those neurons. After all, your brain cells are just nanometers thick in some places. They flicker with electrical activity that's just a few milliseconds long, and there's evidence that their connections may vary dramatically from one person to another. | but it's going to take a lot to untangle those neurons after all your brain cells are just nanometers thick in some places they flicker with electrical activity that's just a few milliseconds long and there's evidence that their connections may vary dramatically from one person to | But. it's going to take a lot to untangle those neurons After all. your brain cells are just nanometers thick in some places They flicker, with electrical activity that's just a few milliseconds long and there's evidence that their connections may vary dramatically from one person to | but it's going to take a lot to untangle those neurons. after all, your brain cells are just nanometers thick in some places. they flicker with electrical activity that's just a few milliseconds long, and there's evidence that their connections may vary dramatically from one person to another. |
And our brains are changing, adapting, responding to our environments all the time. So how do you capture that? Well, my next guest thinks that we can capture it, and is an expert in imaging. Dr. Jeff Lichtman is a professor of molecular and cellular biology and a member of the Center for Brain Science at Harvard Unive... | and our brains are changing adapting responding to our environments all the time. so how do you capture that? well my next. guest thinks, that we can capture it and is an expert in imaging dr jeff lichtman is a professor of molecular and cellular biology and a member of the center for brain science at harvard universit... | And our brains are changing adapting responding to our environments all the time So how do, you capture that? Well my next guest thinks that we can capture it and is an expert; in, imaging Dr Jeff Lichtman is a professor of molecular and cellular biology and a member of. the Center for Brain Science at Harvard, Univers... | and our brains are changing, adapting, responding to our environments all the time. so how do you capture that? well, my next guest thinks that we can capture it, and is an expert in imaging. dr. jeff lichtman is a professor of molecular and cellular biology and a member of the center for brain science at harvard unive... |
Hi, Ira, how are you? | hi ira how are | Hi Ira how, are | hi, ira, how are you? |
You're - fine, thank you very much. You're an expert in imaging techniques, correct? | you're - fine thank you very much you're an expert in imaging techniques | You're - fine thank you very, much You're an expert in imaging techniques | you're - fine, thank you very much. you're an expert in imaging techniques, correct? |
Yeah, we look at the brain in my laboratory. That's what we do, almost exclusively. | yeah we look at the brain in my laboratory that's what we do almost | Yeah, we look at, the brain in my laboratory That's what we do almost | yeah, we look at the brain in my laboratory. that's what we do, almost exclusively. |
And what would be the ideal imaging technique? What are you looking for to be able to examine all of these connections? | and what would be the ideal imaging technique? what. are you looking for to be able to examine all of these | And what would be; the ideal imaging technique? What are you looking for to be able to examine all of these | and what would be the ideal imaging technique? what are you looking for to be able to examine all of these connections? |
The perfect technique, actually, is a combination of two, at the moment, extreme opposites. One is a technique that gives you enough resolution to see the finest connections between nerve cells, which requires resolution at the level of nanometers, as you've already mentioned. And the other is the scale to trace out wi... | the perfect technique actually is a combination of two. at the moment extreme opposites one is a technique that gives you enough resolution to see the, finest connections between nerve cells which requires resolution at the level of nanometers as you've already mentioned and the other is. the. scale to trace out wires ... | The; perfect technique actually is a combination of two at. the moment extreme opposites One is a technique that gives you enough resolution to see the finest, connections between. nerve cells which requires resolution at. the level. of nanometers as you've already mentioned And the. other. is the scale, to trace out w... | the perfect technique, actually, is a combination of two, at the moment, extreme opposites. one is a technique that gives you enough resolution to see the finest connections between nerve cells, which requires resolution at the level of nanometers, as you've already mentioned. and the other is the scale to trace out wi... |
And those two kinds of technologies are often very different. And to fuse them into one technique requires going a little bit beyond the comfort zone of modern technology. | and those two kinds of technologies are often very different and to fuse them into one, technique requires going, a little bit beyond the comfort zone of. modern | And those two kinds of technologies; are often very; different And to fuse them into one technique requires going a. little bit beyond the comfort zone of modern | and those two kinds of technologies are often very different. and to fuse them into one technique requires going a little bit beyond the comfort zone of modern technology. |
So we're not quite there yet? | so we're not quite there | So. we're not quite there | so we're not quite there yet? |
Well, we're working on it, but it is awesome, truly disturbing how much data one has to obtain if you wish to map the entire brain at the level of every synapse. | well we're working on it but it is awesome truly disturbing how much data one has; to obtain if you wish to map the entire brain at the level of, every | Well we're working on, it but it is awesome, truly disturbing how much data one has to obtain if, you wish. to map the entire brain at the level of every | well, we're working on it, but it is awesome, truly disturbing how much data one has to obtain if you wish to map the entire brain at the level of every synapse. |
How much data are we talking about here? | how much data are we talking about, | How much data are we talking about | how much data are we talking about here? |
Well, let's take a cubic millimeter of brain, which is about the size of the smallest point you would see in an image taken with this technique called functional magnetic resonance imaging. So those images show you where blood flow in the brain goes up when you think, and they're very highly resolved. A cubic millimete... | well let's. take, a cubic millimeter of. brain which is about the size of the smallest. point you would see in an image taken with. this technique called functional magnetic resonance imaging so those images show you where blood flow in the brain goes up when you, think and they're very highly resolved a cubic millimet... | Well. let's take a cubic millimeter of brain which is about, the size of the smallest point you would see in an image taken with, this technique called functional magnetic resonance, imaging So those images, show you where blood flow in the brain. goes up, when you think and they're very highly resolved A cubic millime... | well, let's take a cubic millimeter of brain, which is about the size of the smallest point you would see in an image taken with this technique called functional magnetic resonance imaging. so those images show you where blood flow in the brain goes up when you think, and they're very highly resolved. a cubic millimete... |
And one voxal of an FMRI image, if we imaged that with an electron microscope to see all the synapses with sufficient resolution, that would be about 1,000 terabytes of data or one petabyte. A terabyte is 1,000 gigabytes. So we're talking about a million gigabytes of data per cubic millimeter, and that's just one cubic... | and one voxal of an fmri image if we imaged that with an electron microscope to see all the synapses with sufficient resolution that would; be about 1,000 terabytes of data or one petabyte a terabyte is 1,000 gigabytes so we're talking about a million gigabytes of data per cubic millimeter and that's just one cubic. mi... | And one voxal of an FMRI image if we imaged that with an electron microscope to see all the synapses with sufficient resolution that would be about 1,000 terabytes of. data or one petabyte A terabyte is 1,000 gigabytes So we're talking about a million, gigabytes of data per cubic, millimeter, and, that's just one cubic... | and one voxal of an fmri image, if we imaged that with an electron microscope to see all the synapses with sufficient resolution, that would be about 1,000 terabytes of data or one petabyte. a terabyte is 1,000 gigabytes. so we're talking about a million gigabytes of data per cubic millimeter, and that's just one cubic... |
So it's more than fits on my laptop, to be sure. | so it's more than fits on my laptop to be | So it's more than fits on my laptop to be | so it's more than fits on my laptop, to be sure. |
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Could you learn anything, though, at a single-cell level that, let's say, that Eric Kandel didn't learn with the single cells in sea slugs if you could go down that - drill down that deep? | could you learn anything, though at a single-cell level that let's. say that eric kandel didn't learn with. the single cells in, sea slugs if you could go down that - drill down that | Could you learn anything though at a. single-cell level that let's say that Eric Kandel didn't learn with the, single, cells in sea slugs if you, could go down that - drill down that | could you learn anything, though, at a single-cell level that, let's say, that eric kandel didn't learn with the single cells in sea slugs if you could go down that - drill down that deep? |
Thank you. | thank | Thank | thank you. |
So there has to be some kind of resource investment in HBCUs because there is research that shows it's a great investment, that we're able to take those dollars and invest them in students and move people from the lowest socioeconomic status up two or more levels. So that's - I think that's very important. | so there has to be some kind. of resource investment in hbcus, because there is research that shows it's a great investment that we're, able to take those dollars and invest, them in, students and move people from. the lowest socioeconomic, status up two or more levels so that's - i think that's very, | So there has to be some kind, of resource investment in HBCUs because there is research that shows it's a great investment that we're able to take those dollars and invest them in students and move people. from the lowest, socioeconomic status up two or more levels So that's - I. think that's very, | so there has to be some kind of resource investment in hbcus because there is research that shows it's a great investment, that we're able to take those dollars and invest them in students and move people from the lowest socioeconomic status up two or more levels. so that's - i think that's very important. |
Donald Trump did not get a lot of votes from African-Americans, and there's a lot of skepticism among black Americans today. Did you come away from this meeting feeling more assured, less assured, jury's still out? | donald trump did not get a lot of votes from african-americans and there's a lot of skepticism among black americans today. did you come away from this meeting feeling more assured less. assured jury's still | Donald Trump did not get a, lot of votes from African-Americans and there's a lot of skepticism among black Americans today Did you come away from this meeting feeling more assured. less assured jury's still, | donald trump did not get a lot of votes from african-americans, and there's a lot of skepticism among black americans today. did you come away from this meeting feeling more assured, less assured, jury's still out? |
Oh, jury's still out I mean just for anyone. It's - all the talk was good. There's some symbolism there. But I mean the jury's out. I'm waiting for the budget. | oh jury's still out i mean just for anyone it's - all the talk was good there's some symbolism there but i mean. the jury's out i'm waiting for the | Oh. jury's still out. I mean just for anyone It's - all the talk, was. good. There's some symbolism. there, But I mean the jury's out I'm waiting for the | oh, jury's still out i mean just for anyone. it's - all the talk was good. there's some symbolism there. but i mean the jury's out. i'm waiting for the budget. |
Walter Kimbrough is president of Dillard University, a historically black school in New Orleans. He spoke with us from the Library of Congress here in Washington. Thanks for your time, and happy Mardi Gras. | walter kimbrough is president of dillard university, a historically black school in new orleans he spoke with us from the library of congress here in washington thanks for your, time and happy mardi | Walter Kimbrough is president of Dillard. University a historically black, school in New Orleans He spoke with us from the Library of Congress here in, Washington Thanks for your time and happy Mardi | walter kimbrough is president of dillard university, a historically black school in new orleans. he spoke with us from the library of congress here in washington. thanks for your time, and happy mardi gras. |
All right, thank you so much. | all; right thank. you so | All right thank you so | all right, thank you so much. |
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NPR has received hundreds and hundreds of letters from listeners this week describing experiences with Hurricane Katrina or responding to the devastation and suffering caused by the storm. Catherine Cummins(ph) of St. Gabriel, Louisiana, wrote on Wednesday: `By this time, I expect many people are ... | npr has received hundreds and hundreds of letters from listeners this week describing experiences with hurricane katrina or responding to the devastation and. suffering caused by the, storm catherine cummins(ph) of st gabriel louisiana wrote on wednesday: `by this time i expect many, people are, h... | NPR has received hundreds and hundreds of letters, from listeners this week describing experiences with Hurricane Katrina, or responding to the devastation and suffering, caused by the storm. Catherine Cummins(ph) of St Gabriel Louisiana wrote on Wednesday: `By this time I, expect many people are ... | npr has received hundreds and hundreds of letters from listeners this week describing experiences with hurricane katrina or responding to the devastation and suffering caused by the storm. catherine cummins(ph) of st. gabriel, louisiana, wrote on wednesday: `by this time, i expect many people are ... |
`What I do have images of is quite amazing and even more humbling. As the last of the winds and rains were passing at dusk, I saw many ruby-throated hummingbirds coming to visit flowers in our garden; both had made it through the hurricane. I saw leaves suspended in exquisite webs woven by orb wea... | `what. i do have images. of is quite, amazing and even more humbling as the last of the winds and rains. were passing at dusk i. saw many ruby-throated hummingbirds coming to visit flowers in our garden both had made it, through the. hurricane i saw leaves suspended in exquisite webs woven by orb ... | `What I do have images of is quite amazing and even more humbling As the last of the winds, and, rains. were passing at dusk I saw many ruby-throated hummingbirds coming to visit. flowers in our garden both had made it through the hurricane I saw leaves suspended in exquisite. webs woven by orb we... | `what i do have images of is quite amazing and even more humbling. as the last of the winds and rains were passing at dusk, i saw many ruby-throated hummingbirds coming to visit flowers in our garden; both had made it through the hurricane. i saw leaves suspended in exquisite webs woven by orb wea... |
`These things which seem so delicate are still alive and going about their business as though nothing has happened. I suspect that to them, nothing has happened. They are so well adapted to life here, which can go from lush subtropical to deadly in a day. They survive better by hiding in natural ... | `these. things which seem. so delicate are, still alive and going, about, their. business as though nothing has happened i suspect that to them nothing has; happened they, are so well. adapted to life here which can go from lush subtropical to deadly in a day they survive better by hiding. in. na... | `These things which seem so delicate are still alive and going about their business as though nothing has happened I suspect that to them nothing has happened They are so well adapted to life here which can go from lush subtropical to. deadly in a day They survive better by hiding in natural, cav... | `these things which seem so delicate are still alive and going about their business as though nothing has happened. i suspect that to them, nothing has happened. they are so well adapted to life here, which can go from lush subtropical to deadly in a day. they survive better by hiding in natural ... |
`They are immune to our waterborne diseases and the wickedness of looters. As the university where I work fills with refugees from urban civilization, I have to wonder who is more civilized: we humans or these fragile beauties, who go along at peace with nature instead of trying to control it? We... | `they are immune to our waterborne diseases and, the wickedness of looters as the university where i work fills. with, refugees, from urban civilization i, have. to wonder who is more, civilized: we. humans or, these fragile beauties who go along. at peace with nature instead of, trying to control... | `They are immune to our waterborne diseases and, the wickedness of looters As the university where I work fills with refugees from urban civilization I have to wonder who is more civilized: we humans. or these fragile beauties who go along at peace with nature. instead of trying, to control it? W... | `they are immune to our waterborne diseases and the wickedness of looters. as the university where i work fills with refugees from urban civilization, i have to wonder who is more civilized: we humans or these fragile beauties, who go along at peace with nature instead of trying to control it? we... |
Ann Cooney(ph) of Blooms Mill, Virginia, had similar feelings. She writes: `I am sad, worn-out, overwhelmed. Senator Landrieu told fellow Louisianans who evacuated to get on their knees and thank God. That's good advice to the whole country. I hope we as a nation get off the materialism-dependen... | ann cooney(ph) of blooms mill virginia had similar feelings she writes: `i am sad worn-out overwhelmed senator landrieu told fellow louisianans who evacuated to get on their knees and thank god, that's good advice to the whole country i hope we. as a nation get off the materialism-dependent roll... | Ann Cooney(ph) of Blooms Mill Virginia. had similar feelings She. writes: `I am sad worn-out overwhelmed Senator Landrieu told fellow Louisianans who evacuated to get on their knees; and thank God That's good advice to. the whole country I hope we as a nation get, off the materialism-dependent r... | ann cooney(ph) of blooms mill, virginia, had similar feelings. she writes: `i am sad, worn-out, overwhelmed. senator landrieu told fellow louisianans who evacuated to get on their knees and thank god. that's good advice to the whole country. i hope we as a nation get off the materialism-dependen... |
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US and British teams have landed and are moving toward the site in Kamchatka where the Russian navy is still struggling to rescue the seven men on a mini-sub that's been stranded under the Pacific since Thursday. They've now looped a cable around the sub to try and raise it off the sea floor. There... | us and british teams have landed and are moving toward the site in kamchatka where the russian navy is still struggling to rescue the seven men on a mini-sub that's been stranded, under the pacific since thursday they've now looped a cable, around, the sub to, try. and raise it off the sea floor th... | US and British teams have landed; and are moving, toward the site in. Kamchatka where the Russian, navy is still struggling to rescue the seven men on, a mini-sub that's been stranded under the; Pacific since Thursday They've now looped a cable around the sub to try, and raise it off the sea floor ... | us and british teams have landed and are moving toward the site in kamchatka where the russian navy is still struggling to rescue the seven men on a mini-sub that's been stranded under the pacific since thursday. they've now looped a cable around the sub to try and raise it off the sea floor. there... |
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And what do we know about the predicament of the mini-sub now and what's preventing it from getting to the surface? | and what, do we know about, the predicament of the mini-sub now and what's preventing it from getting to the | And what do, we know about the predicament of the mini-sub now and what's preventing it from getting to the | and what do we know about the predicament of the mini-sub now and what's preventing it from getting to the surface? |
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