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Oh! Cliff just shot left in front of a car, into a parking lot. Here's Jim sliding to slow down, zipping right in front of a car.
oh! cliff just shot; left, in front, of a car into a, parking lot here's jim sliding to slow down zipping right in front of, a,
Oh! Cliff just shot left in front of a car into a parking lot Here's Jim sliding to slow down zipping right in front of a
oh! cliff just shot left in front of a car, into a parking lot. here's jim sliding to slow down, zipping right in front of a car.
Oh, yeah! Right on.
oh yeah! right
Oh yeah! Right
oh, yeah! right on.
That's it. We're at the bottom of the hill.
that's it, we're at the bottom of; the.
That's it We're at the bottom of the
that's it. we're at the bottom of the hill.
Woo!
woo!
OK, so how did you guys do? How was that run?
ok so how did you guys do? how was that
OK so how did. you guys do? How was that
ok, so how did you guys do? how was that run?
Exhilarating, as Jim was saying, would be a good word.
exhilarating as jim was saying would be a good
Exhilarating as Jim was saying, would be a, good
exhilarating, as jim was saying, would be a good word.
Yeah.
yeah.
It's funny. I ran the San Francisco Marathon and then some Ultramarathons as a pacer in 1984. And I would not be that winded. My legs would get a good workout. But just doing one mile of downhill, when you think it would all be gravity, is quite a cardiovascular workout.
it's funny i ran the san francisco marathon and then, some ultramarathons. as a. pacer in 1984. and i, would. not. be that winded my legs would get a, good workout but just, doing one mile of downhill when you think it would all be gravity is quite a cardiovascular
It's funny, I ran, the. San Francisco Marathon and then some Ultramarathons as. a pacer in. 1984. And I would not be that winded My legs would get a good workout But just doing one mile of downhill when you think it would all be gravity is quite a cardiovascular
it's funny. i ran the san francisco marathon and then some ultramarathons as a pacer in 1984. and i would not be that winded. my legs would get a good workout. but just doing one mile of downhill, when you think it would all be gravity, is quite a cardiovascular workout.
Yeah, it is strangely exhausting.
yeah it is strangely
Yeah it is strangely
yeah, it is strangely exhausting.
Yeah, it keeps me fit at 55. I'm happy with it...
yeah it keeps me fit at 55. i'm happy with
Yeah it keeps me fit, at 55. I'm happy with
yeah, it keeps me fit at 55. i'm happy with it...
Well, you're--as I watched you going down, you were standing up, then pretty soon, you crouch down, you're heading into the turns, and you're sliding and scrubbing off your speed that way. So you're using that slide to actually...
well you're--as i watched you going down you. were standing up then, pretty soon you, crouch down you're heading into the turns, and you're sliding and, scrubbing off your speed that way so you're using that slide to
Well you're--as I watched you going down, you were standing up then pretty soon you crouch; down you're heading into the turns and you're sliding and scrubbing off your speed. that way So you're. using that. slide to
well, you're--as i watched you going down, you were standing up, then pretty soon, you crouch down, you're heading into the turns, and you're sliding and scrubbing off your speed that way. so you're using that slide to actually...
That's the safety thing, right. I mean, we can stop whenever we want.
that's the safety thing right i mean we can stop whenever we
That's the safety, thing right I, mean we can stop whenever we
that's the safety thing, right. i mean, we can stop whenever we want.
Yeah.
yeah.
We're not committed.
we're, not
We're, not
we're not committed.
As soon as you get a visual image of what's taking place and you see the rider scrubbing off that speed consistently down a steep and demanding course, then you realize, yes, this is a possible way to ride safely down any road. And so we're glad you noticed that and saw us scrubbing off that speed,...
as soon as you get a, visual image of what's taking place and you see the. rider, scrubbing off. that speed consistently down a steep and demanding course then you realize yes this is a possible way to ride safely down any road and so we're glad you noticed that and saw us, scrubbing off, that spee...
As soon, as you, get a visual image of what's taking place and you see the rider scrubbing off that speed consistently down a steep and. demanding, course then you, realize yes this is a possible way to ride safely down any. road, And so we're glad you noticed that and saw us scrubbing off that spe...
as soon as you get a visual image of what's taking place and you see the rider scrubbing off that speed consistently down a steep and demanding course, then you realize, yes, this is a possible way to ride safely down any road. and so we're glad you noticed that and saw us scrubbing off that speed,...
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These guys are middle-age. They should know better than this: fast skateboards down steep hills where you can twist and turn and pull 180s and ride backwards--Yow, they look good!--flip forward again, roll up along a curb, shoot the curl of those shrubbery branches where they hang out into road. T...
these guys are middle-age they should know better than this: fast skateboards down steep hills. where you, can twist and turn, and pull, 180s and ride backwards--yow they look good!--flip, forward again roll up along a curb shoot the curl of those shrubbery branches where they hang out into road t...
These guys are middle-age They should know better than this: fast skateboards down, steep, hills where you can twist and turn and pull 180s and ride backwards--Yow they look good!--flip forward again roll up, along. a curb shoot the curl of those shrubbery branches where they hang out into road Th...
these guys are middle-age. they should know better than this: fast skateboards down steep hills where you can twist and turn and pull 180s and ride backwards--yow, they look good!--flip forward again, roll up along a curb, shoot the curl of those shrubbery branches where they hang out into road. t...
The hardest trick you learn is what to do when a UPS truck is parked around a blind corner. Do you, you know, kick out your board or shoot the needle right between the UPS truck and the double yellow line or go into the other lane, or, you know? So these are all decisions you make at high speeds, ...
the. hardest trick. you learn; is what to do when a, ups truck is parked around a blind corner do you you know kick out your board or shoot the needle right between the, ups; truck and the. double yellow line. or go into the other lane or you know? so these are all decisions. you make at high spee...
The hardest trick you learn. is what to do when a UPS truck is, parked around a blind corner Do you you know kick out your board or, shoot the needle right between the. UPS truck and the. double yellow line or go, into the other lane or you know? So these are all decisions you make. at high speeds...
the hardest trick you learn is what to do when a ups truck is parked around a blind corner. do you, you know, kick out your board or shoot the needle right between the ups truck and the double yellow line or go into the other lane, or, you know? so these are all decisions you make at high speeds, ...
When you say high speeds, how fast are you going?
when you say high speeds. how fast are you;
When you say high speeds how fast are you
when you say high speeds, how fast are you going?
Yes, no pads, no helmet. And I guess what you're getting at is I should wear a helmet and knee pads and elbow pads. You know, we have a rule, though, that you don't wear pads till you're 50, and I'm just under that threshold, still, so...
yes no pads no helmet and i guess. what you're getting at is i should wear a helmet and knee pads and elbow pads you know. we have a rule though that you don't wear pads till. you're 50, and i'm just under that threshold, still
Yes no pads no helmet And I. guess what you're getting at is I should, wear a helmet and knee pads and elbow pads You know we have. a rule though that you don't wear pads till you're 50, and I'm just under that threshold still
yes, no pads, no helmet. and i guess what you're getting at is i should wear a helmet and knee pads and elbow pads. you know, we have a rule, though, that you don't wear pads till you're 50, and i'm just under that threshold, still, so...
What guys like Jim and Cliff started doing in Berkeley back in the '60s has become kind of an international sport. Sliders are in Europe and Asia and South America and across the US. There are slider contests in Brazil and Australia. And Cliff actually travels to lecture, but always returns to Be...
what; guys like jim and. cliff started doing in berkeley. back in the '60s has become kind of an international sport. sliders are in europe and asia and south america and across the us there are slider, contests in brazil and australia and cliff actually travels to, lecture but always, returns to...
What guys like Jim and Cliff started, doing, in Berkeley back. in the '60s has become kind of an international sport Sliders are, in Europe and Asia. and South America and. across the US There are slider contests in Brazil and. Australia And Cliff actually travels to lecture but always returns to...
what guys like jim and cliff started doing in berkeley back in the '60s has become kind of an international sport. sliders are in europe and asia and south america and across the us. there are slider contests in brazil and australia. and cliff actually travels to lecture, but always returns to be...
Berkeley is like the Hawaii of downhill skateboarding. What Hawaii is to surfing, Berkeley is to this downhill slide technique. There are some places where the waves are a little bigger than Hawaii, but when you think surfing, you think Hawaii. When you think downhill sliding, you think Berkeley an...
berkeley is like the hawaii of downhill skateboarding what hawaii. is to surfing berkeley is, to this. downhill slide technique there are some places where the. waves are a little bigger than hawaii but when you think surfing you think hawaii when you think downhill sliding you think berkeley and c...
Berkeley is like the Hawaii of. downhill. skateboarding What Hawaii is to surfing Berkeley is to this downhill slide technique There are some. places where the waves, are a little bigger than Hawaii but when you think surfing you think Hawaii, When you think downhill sliding you think Berkeley and,...
berkeley is like the hawaii of downhill skateboarding. what hawaii is to surfing, berkeley is to this downhill slide technique. there are some places where the waves are a little bigger than hawaii, but when you think surfing, you think hawaii. when you think downhill sliding, you think berkeley an...
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Skate masters Jim Cluggish and Cliff Coleman. Race right back to our Web site, npr.org, for pictures. And thanks to my colleagues Steve Proffitt and Carlos Ascensia(ph).
skate masters jim cluggish and cliff coleman race right back to our web site npr.org for pictures and thanks to, my colleagues steve proffitt and carlos
Skate masters Jim Cluggish, and Cliff Coleman Race right back to our Web, site npr.org for pictures And thanks to my colleagues Steve Proffitt and Carlos
skate masters jim cluggish and cliff coleman. race right back to our web site, npr.org, for pictures. and thanks to my colleagues steve proffitt and carlos ascensia(ph).
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Ho, ho. I'm Alex Chadwick. The ride's not over yet. Stay with us on DAY TO DAY from NPR News.
ho ho i'm alex chadwick the ride's not over yet stay with us on day to day from npr
Ho ho, I'm Alex Chadwick The ride's not over yet Stay with us on DAY TO DAY from NPR
ho, ho. i'm alex chadwick. the ride's not over yet. stay with us on day to day from npr news.
Our business news starts with the Chinese company that wants to come to New York.
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The story of China's biggest online retailer, the Alibaba Group, which decided today it will not launch its initial public offering on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Instead, it wants to bring this IPO to New York. Alibaba processed $170 billion in transactions last year - more than Amazon and eBay combined.
the story of china's biggest. online retailer the, alibaba group which; decided today it will not launch its initial public offering, on the hong kong stock exchange instead, it wants to bring this ipo to new york alibaba, processed $170 billion in transactions last, year - more than amazon and ebay
The story of China's biggest online retailer the Alibaba. Group which decided today it will not launch its initial public offering on the Hong Kong stock exchange Instead it wants; to bring this IPO to New, York; Alibaba processed $170 billion in transactions last year - more than, Amazon and eBay
the story of china's biggest online retailer, the alibaba group, which decided today it will not launch its initial public offering on the hong kong stock exchange. instead, it wants to bring this ipo to new york. alibaba processed $170 billion in transactions last year - more than amazon and ebay combined.
The Wall Street Journal reports Alibaba's stock market debut at $70 billion, which would make it the tech industry's largest IPO since Facebook.
the wall street journal reports alibaba's stock market. debut at $70 billion, which would make it the tech industry's largest ipo, since.
The Wall Street Journal reports Alibaba's stock market debut at $70 billion which would make it; the tech industry's, largest IPO since
the wall street journal reports alibaba's stock market debut at $70 billion, which would make it the tech industry's largest ipo since facebook.
From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Ari Shapiro. An American teenager who spent three years in a Mexican prison for heinous crimes is believed to be back in Texas now, living with his family. Edgar Jimenez Lugo was 14 when he was arrested, and admitted to beheading four people in Mexico. He was working fo...
from npr news this is all things; considered i'm ari shapiro an american teenager who spent three years in a mexican prison for heinous crimes is believed to be back in texas. now living with, his family edgar jimenez lugo was 14 when he was, arrested and admitted to beheading four people in mexico he was working for a...
From, NPR News this is ALL. THINGS. CONSIDERED. I'm Ari Shapiro An American teenager who spent three. years. in a Mexican prison for heinous. crimes is believed to, be, back in Texas, now living with his family. Edgar Jimenez Lugo was 14 when he was arrested and admitted to beheading. four people in Mexico He was worki...
from npr news, this is all things considered. i'm ari shapiro. an american teenager who spent three years in a mexican prison for heinous crimes is believed to be back in texas now, living with his family. edgar jimenez lugo was 14 when he was arrested, and admitted to beheading four people in mexico. he was working fo...
Hi, Ari.
hi
Hi
hi, ari.
This is a horrific case. Explain the details of it. You say Lugo was a murderer by the age of 11.
this. is a horrific case explain the details of it you say lugo was. a murderer by the age of
This is a horrific case Explain the details, of it You say Lugo was a murderer by the. age of
this is a horrific case. explain the details of it. you say lugo was a murderer by the age of 11.
Yes. Edgar Jimenez, the young man who's known as El Ponchis, became a bit of a celebrity in Mexico - in the worst kind of way - in 2010, when he was arrested by Mexican authorities. After his arrest, he admitted to killing four people. And in fact, his first victim was when he was 11 years old. He told authorities that...
yes edgar; jimenez the young man who's, known as el ponchis. became. a bit of a celebrity; in mexico. - in the worst kind of way - in 2010, when he was arrested by mexican authorities after his arrest he admitted to killing four. people and in fact his first victim was when he was 11 years old he told. authorities that...
Yes. Edgar Jimenez the young man who's known as El Ponchis became a bit of a celebrity in Mexico - in the worst kind of, way - in 2010, when he was arrested by Mexican authorities After his arrest he admitted to killing four people And in fact his first victim was when he was 11 years. old He told authorities that the ...
yes. edgar jimenez, the young man who's known as el ponchis, became a bit of a celebrity in mexico - in the worst kind of way - in 2010, when he was arrested by mexican authorities. after his arrest, he admitted to killing four people. and in fact, his first victim was when he was 11 years old. he told authorities that...
Put this into context for us. What is the role of the drug cartels in these communities; and is it believable that as a kid, he was forced to carry out these murders by the drug gangs?
put this into context for us what is the role of the drug cartels in these communities and is it believable that. as a kid he was forced to, carry, out these murders by the drug
Put this into context for us. What is, the role of the drug cartels, in these communities and is it believable that as a kid he, was forced to carry. out these murders. by, the drug
put this into context for us. what is the role of the drug cartels in these communities; and is it believable that as a kid, he was forced to carry out these murders by the drug gangs?
I think it's very believable that young people like Edgar have been recruited by the drug gangs. It's one of the more depressing realities that Mexico is living through, in this moment. A few years ago, there was a study that estimated that 1 million children in this country are at risk of being recruited by the drug c...
i think it's very believable that young people like edgar have been recruited by the drug gangs it's one of the more depressing realities that mexico is living. through in this. moment a few years ago there was a study that estimated that 1 million children in this country are at risk of being recruited by the drug
I think it's very believable, that young people like Edgar have been recruited by the drug gangs, It's one of the more depressing realities that Mexico is living through in this moment A few years. ago there was a study that estimated that 1 million children in this country are at risk of being recruited by the drug
i think it's very believable that young people like edgar have been recruited by the drug gangs. it's one of the more depressing realities that mexico is living through, in this moment. a few years ago, there was a study that estimated that 1 million children in this country are at risk of being recruited by the drug c...
Tell us more about his life and the world in which he was operating.
tell us more about his life and the world in which he was
Tell us more about his life and the world in which he was
tell us more about his life and the world in which he was operating.
Sure. From what we know about Edgar's life, he was born in San Diego and was thus, a United States citizen. He was born to Mexican parents. His parents were said to have fought quite a bit, and the authorities stepped in. His grandmother was given custody of the boy - and his brothers and sisters. They moved to Mexico,...
sure from what we know about, edgar's life he was born. in san diego and was; thus a. united states citizen. he was born, to mexican parents his parents were said to have fought quite a bit and, the authorities stepped in his grandmother was given custody of the boy - and his brothers and sisters they moved to mexico w...
Sure From what we know, about Edgar's life he was born in San Diego and was, thus a United States citizen He was born to Mexican parents His. parents were said to have; fought quite a bit and the authorities stepped in His grandmother was given custody of the boy - and his brothers and sisters They moved to Mexico wher...
sure. from what we know about edgar's life, he was born in san diego and was thus, a united states citizen. he was born to mexican parents. his parents were said to have fought quite a bit, and the authorities stepped in. his grandmother was given custody of the boy - and his brothers and sisters. they moved to mexico,...
He is rather infamous in Mexico. Do people there view him as a horrific murderer, or as a victim?
he is rather infamous in mexico do people there view him as. a horrific murderer or as a
He is rather infamous in. Mexico Do people there view him as a horrific murderer or as a
he is rather infamous in mexico. do people there view him as a horrific murderer, or as a victim?
Well, I think there's a mix of opinions. And Edgar's case continues to fuel a debate about the proper way that the justice system here should deal with juvenile offenders who are accused of horrific crimes. In the last few years, as drug cartels have stepped up their recruitment of young people and as cases similar to ...
well i think there's; a mix of opinions and edgar's case continues to fuel a, debate about the proper way that the justice. system here should deal with juvenile offenders who are. accused of horrific crimes in the last few years as drug, cartels. have, stepped up their recruitment of young people and as cases similar ...
Well, I think there's a mix of opinions And Edgar's case continues; to fuel a, debate about the proper way that the justice system here should deal with, juvenile offenders who are accused of horrific crimes In the last few years as drug cartels, have stepped up, their recruitment of young people and as, cases similar ...
well, i think there's a mix of opinions. and edgar's case continues to fuel a debate about the proper way that the justice system here should deal with juvenile offenders who are accused of horrific crimes. in the last few years, as drug cartels have stepped up their recruitment of young people and as cases similar to ...
And in fact, his case spurred the state of Morelos, where he was prosecuted, to increase the maximum sentencing for juveniles who commit such crimes; from three years to five years.
and in. fact his case spurred the state of morelos where he was prosecuted to increase the maximum sentencing for juveniles who commit such crimes from three years to five
And. in fact, his case spurred the state of Morelos where he was, prosecuted to increase, the maximum sentencing for juveniles who commit such crimes from three years to five
and in fact, his case spurred the state of morelos, where he was prosecuted, to increase the maximum sentencing for juveniles who commit such crimes; from three years to five years.
So now, this 17-year-old killer has been released from prison in Mexico. I understand he has family in the United States. What happens to him now?
so now this 17-year-old killer has been released from prison in mexico i understand he has family in the united states what happens to him
So now this 17-year-old. killer has been released from prison in Mexico I. understand he; has family in the United States What happens to; him
so now, this 17-year-old killer has been released from prison in mexico. i understand he has family in the united states. what happens to him now?
It's somewhat difficult to discern. American officials can't say much about his new life in San Antonio, Texas, because of privacy laws. But Mexican officials have said that he's going to be living in a - what they call a help center, which we assume is a kind of halfway house or a rehabilitation center, that is run by...
it's somewhat difficult to discern, american officials. can't say much about his new life in san antonio texas because of privacy. laws but mexican officials have said that he's going to be living in a - what they call a help center which we. assume is a kind of halfway house, or a rehabilitation center, that is run by...
It's somewhat difficult to. discern American officials, can't, say much about his new life in San Antonio Texas because of privacy laws But Mexican officials. have said that he's going to be; living in a - what they call a, help center which we assume is a kind of halfway house or a. rehabilitation center. that. is run...
it's somewhat difficult to discern. american officials can't say much about his new life in san antonio, texas, because of privacy laws. but mexican officials have said that he's going to be living in a - what they call a help center, which we assume is a kind of halfway house or a rehabilitation center, that is run by...
Has he spoken publicly?
has he spoken
Has. he spoken
has he spoken publicly?
He spoke recently to the Mexican newspaper El Universal. And they asked him how he imagined his life will be, as an adult in the United States. There's been some question as to whether or not Edgar has been truly rehabilitated after three years in the Mexican penal system, which is notoriously problematic. But Edgar an...
he spoke. recently to the mexican newspaper el universal and they asked him, how he imagined his life will be, as an adult in the, united states there's, been some question, as; to whether or not edgar has been truly. rehabilitated after three years in the mexican penal system which is notoriously problematic but edgar...
He spoke recently to the Mexican newspaper. El Universal, And they asked him how he imagined his, life will be as, an adult in the United States There's been some question as to whether or not Edgar has been truly rehabilitated after three years in the Mexican penal system which is notoriously problematic But Edgar ans...
he spoke recently to the mexican newspaper el universal. and they asked him how he imagined his life will be, as an adult in the united states. there's been some question as to whether or not edgar has been truly rehabilitated after three years in the mexican penal system, which is notoriously problematic. but edgar an...
That's Richard Faussett, a writer with the Los Angeles Times. Thanks for talking with us.
that's richard faussett a writer with the los angeles times thanks, for talking; with
That's Richard Faussett a writer with the Los Angeles, Times Thanks for talking, with
that's richard faussett, a writer with the los angeles times. thanks for talking with us.
Thanks, Ari.
thanks
Thanks
thanks, ari.
When we got done with the physical, the guy there said you've got usually about 90 days to find a way out if you've got a way out.
when we, got done with, the physical the guy there said you've got usually about 90 days to find a. way out if you've got a way
When we. got done with the physical the guy there said you've. got usually about 90 days to find a way, out if you've got a way
when we got done with the physical, the guy there said you've got usually about 90 days to find a way out if you've got a way out.
A friend introduced me. He worked with me as a driver in 2010, and we came by car to this village in the middle of this humped, convex desert in northern Afghanistan where nothing grows. The only water source in the village is two diseased wells. People live extremely poor - one of the poorest villages I visited in Afg...
a friend introduced me he, worked, with, me. as a driver in 2010, and we came by car to this. village in, the middle of this humped convex desert in northern afghanistan where nothing grows the only water source in the village is two diseased wells people live extremely poor, - one of the. poorest villages i visited in...
A friend introduced me He worked with me as a driver. in 2010, and we came by car to this village; in the middle of this humped convex desert in northern Afghanistan where nothing grows The only water source in the village is two diseased wells People. live. extremely poor - one of the poorest villages I, visited in; A...
a friend introduced me. he worked with me as a driver in 2010, and we came by car to this village in the middle of this humped, convex desert in northern afghanistan where nothing grows. the only water source in the village is two diseased wells. people live extremely poor - one of the poorest villages i visited in afg...
One of the images you vividly portray in the book is that the sweat and dust and dung and tea and sticky-fingered, sugarcoated hands of a little girl are woven into these carpets. Why was that important?
one of the images you vividly portray in the book is that the sweat and dust and dung, and tea and. sticky-fingered sugarcoated hands of a little girl are woven into these carpets why, was that
One of the images you, vividly portray in the book. is that the sweat and dust and dung and tea and sticky-fingered sugarcoated hands of a little girl are woven into these carpets Why was that
one of the images you vividly portray in the book is that the sweat and dust and dung and tea and sticky-fingered, sugarcoated hands of a little girl are woven into these carpets. why was that important?
Because I want people who happen to own an Afghan carpet or who go into a dealership in, say, New York or Philadelphia or San Francisco and examine and admire an Afghan carpet, I want them to remember that these were woven by hand in a village that the entire village participated, that this one carpet helps sustain the...
because i want people, who happen to own an afghan carpet or who go into a dealership in say new york or philadelphia. or san francisco and examine and. admire an afghan carpet i want. them to remember that these were woven by, hand in a village that the entire village participated that this one carpet helps sustain th...
Because, I want people who happen. to own an Afghan carpet; or who go into a dealership in say, New York or Philadelphia or; San, Francisco and examine. and admire; an. Afghan carpet I want them to remember that, these were woven by hand in a village, that the entire village. participated that this one carpet helps sus...
because i want people who happen to own an afghan carpet or who go into a dealership in, say, new york or philadelphia or san francisco and examine and admire an afghan carpet, i want them to remember that these were woven by hand in a village that the entire village participated, that this one carpet helps sustain the...
Oqa is just very isolated place and miles above it will suddenly appear a bomber, an American fighter, an American tanker plane. And you described the villagers trying to make sense of what they were seeing above their heads. Talk to me a little bit about that dynamic.
oqa is just very isolated place and miles above it will suddenly. appear a bomber an american fighter an american tanker plane and, you described the villagers trying to make sense. of what they were seeing above, their heads talk to me a little, bit about, that
Oqa is just very isolated place and miles, above, it will suddenly appear a bomber an American fighter an, American tanker plane And you described the villagers trying to make sense of what they. were seeing above. their heads Talk to me a little bit about that
oqa is just very isolated place and miles above it will suddenly appear a bomber, an american fighter, an american tanker plane. and you described the villagers trying to make sense of what they were seeing above their heads. talk to me a little bit about that dynamic.
It's fair to say that most Afghans are extremely disillusioned in this war that was fought and is being fought very largely in their name. They are very disappointed with the fact that 12 years later, much of Afghanistan still lives the same way it lived 12 years ago or 2,300 years ago, with no access to sanitation, no...
it's fair to say that most afghans are extremely disillusioned in, this war that was fought and is. being fought very largely in their name. they are very disappointed with the fact that 12 years later much of, afghanistan still lives the same way it lived, 12 years ago or 2,300 years ago with no; access to sanitation ...
It's fair to say, that most Afghans are extremely disillusioned in this war that; was fought and is being fought very largely in their name They are very disappointed with the fact that 12 years later much of; Afghanistan still lives the same way. it lived; 12 years ago or 2,300 years ago. with no access to sanitation ...
it's fair to say that most afghans are extremely disillusioned in this war that was fought and is being fought very largely in their name. they are very disappointed with the fact that 12 years later, much of afghanistan still lives the same way it lived 12 years ago or 2,300 years ago, with no access to sanitation, no...
You mean to say they're disappointed we haven't won?
you mean to say they're; disappointed we haven't
You mean to say they're disappointed we haven't
you mean to say they're disappointed we haven't won?
They don't really see this war as something that the United States must or can win, because to them, this war is not a specific American war. To them, this is just the latest iteration of war that has been battering their land since the beginning of recorded history pretty much incessantly. People in Oqa had never even...
they don't really see this war as something that the united states must or can win because to them this war, is, not a specific american war to, them this is just the latest iteration of war that has been battering their land since the beginning of recorded history pretty much incessantly people in oqa. had never even ...
They don't really see this war as something that the United States must or can, win because. to them this war is not a specific American war To them this is just the latest iteration, of war that has been battering their land since the beginning of recorded history pretty. much incessantly People in Oqa had never even ...
they don't really see this war as something that the united states must or can win, because to them, this war is not a specific american war. to them, this is just the latest iteration of war that has been battering their land since the beginning of recorded history pretty much incessantly. people in oqa had never even...
So it's irrelevant. The winning or losing dichotomy doesn't apply. What applies is, well, we hear that our lives will get better because the international community is pumping all these billions of dollars into our economy, supposedly. We hear that our lives will get safer because the United States is here to protect u...
so it's irrelevant the winning or losing dichotomy doesn't apply what applies is well we hear that, our lives will get better, because the international, community is pumping all these billions of. dollars into our economy supposedly we hear that our, lives will get safer because the united, states is here; to protect ...
So it's irrelevant The winning, or losing; dichotomy doesn't; apply What applies is. well we hear that our lives will get better because the international community is pumping all these billions of dollars into our economy supposedly We hear that our, lives will, get safer because the United States is. here. to protect...
so it's irrelevant. the winning or losing dichotomy doesn't apply. what applies is, well, we hear that our lives will get better because the international community is pumping all these billions of dollars into our economy, supposedly. we hear that our lives will get safer because the united states is here to protect u...
What do you hope your readers take away from your book?
what do you hope your readers take away from your
What do you hope your, readers take away from your
what do you hope your readers take away from your book?
I hope the book brings Afghanistan a little closer to my audience, which is mostly Western, mostly American audience. I hope that it reminds my readers that we are all threads woven together in the same beautiful carpet and very flawed carpet that our world is.
i hope the book brings afghanistan a little closer to my audience which is mostly western mostly american audience i hope that it reminds my readers. that we are all threads woven together in the same beautiful carpet and very flawed carpet that our world
I hope. the book brings, Afghanistan a little. closer to my audience which is mostly Western mostly American, audience I hope that; it reminds my readers that we are all threads woven together, in the same beautiful carpet and very flawed carpet that our world,
i hope the book brings afghanistan a little closer to my audience, which is mostly western, mostly american audience. i hope that it reminds my readers that we are all threads woven together in the same beautiful carpet and very flawed carpet that our world is.
Anna Badkhen is the author of the new book "The World is a Carpet." Thank you so much for being with us.
anna badkhen is the author of the new book "the, world is a carpet" thank you so much for being with
Anna Badkhen is the author of the new book "The World is. a Carpet" Thank you so much for, being with
anna badkhen is the author of the new book "the world is a carpet." thank you so much for being with us.
Thank you so much for having me.
thank, you so much for, having
Thank you so much for having
thank you so much for having me.
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Just as it took a while to confirm we were in a recession, it will take a while to confirm that we are out. Still, the Federal Reserve now says the economy is stabilizing, and many economists think the economy is finally starting to grow again. That doesn't exactly mean the country is booming, but it does signal a big ...
just as it took a while to confirm we were in a recession it will take a while to confirm that we are out still the federal reserve now says the economy is stabilizing and many economists think the. economy is finally starting to grow again that doesn't exactly mean the country is booming but it does, signal a. big. ch...
Just as it took a while to confirm we were in a recession it will take a while to confirm that we are out; Still the Federal Reserve now says the economy is stabilizing and. many, economists think the economy is finally starting to grow again That doesn't exactly mean the country. is booming; but it does signal. a big ...
just as it took a while to confirm we were in a recession, it will take a while to confirm that we are out. still, the federal reserve now says the economy is stabilizing, and many economists think the economy is finally starting to grow again. that doesn't exactly mean the country is booming, but it does signal a big ...
Here's NPR's Chris Arnold.
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Here's NPR's Chris
here's npr's chris arnold.
Just this past winter, the mood among economists was more than grim.
just this past winter the mood among economists was more than
Just this past winter the mood among economists was more than
just this past winter, the mood among economists was more than grim.
I was probably the most concerned I've ever been in my career.
i, was probably the most concerned i've ever been in my
I was probably the, most concerned I've ever been in my
i was probably the most concerned i've ever been in my career.
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That's Stuart Hoffman. He is the chief economist of PNC Financial Services Group.
that's stuart hoffman he is. the chief economist of, pnc financial services
That's Stuart Hoffman He is the chief, economist of PNC Financial Services
that's stuart hoffman. he is the chief economist of pnc financial services group.
Well, markets weren't functioning. Banks couldn't get credit. There was a tremendous amount of fear in the economy.
well markets weren't functioning banks couldn't get credit there was a tremendous amount of fear in the
Well, markets, weren't functioning Banks, couldn't get credit There was. a, tremendous amount. of fear in the
well, markets weren't functioning. banks couldn't get credit. there was a tremendous amount of fear in the economy.
And nobody knew where the bottom was.
and nobody knew where the bottom
And nobody knew where the bottom.
and nobody knew where the bottom was.
Yeah, that, you know, the stock market would keep going down, and that the rate of job loss - which was huge - would just continue at six, 7,000,000 a month, which used to be a bad year.
yeah that you know the stock market would keep going down and. that the rate. of job; loss - which was huge - would just continue at six 7,000,000 a month which used to be. a bad
Yeah that you, know the stock, market would; keep going down and that the rate of job loss - which was huge - would. just, continue at six 7,000,000 a month which used to, be a bad
yeah, that, you know, the stock market would keep going down, and that the rate of job loss - which was huge - would just continue at six, 7,000,000 a month, which used to be a bad year.
But this summer, there's been a string of reports showing the economy pulling out of that downward spiral. Home sales are rising again. Job losses aren't nearly as bad. People are buying more cars. And Hoffman says the government's fiscal stimulus is starting to take hold. So he thinks we've successfully avoided what c...
but this summer there's been a string of reports. showing the, economy pulling out of. that downward spiral home sales are rising again job. losses aren't nearly as bad people are buying. more, cars and hoffman says the government's fiscal; stimulus is starting to take hold so he thinks we've successfully avoided what ...
But this summer there's been a. string of reports. showing the economy pulling out of that downward spiral Home sales. are rising again Job, losses aren't nearly as bad People are buying more cars And, Hoffman says the government's fiscal stimulus is, starting to take hold So he. thinks we've successfully avoided what ...
but this summer, there's been a string of reports showing the economy pulling out of that downward spiral. home sales are rising again. job losses aren't nearly as bad. people are buying more cars. and hoffman says the government's fiscal stimulus is starting to take hold. so he thinks we've successfully avoided what c...
I would make the bold statement that I agree with the majority of my colleagues, economists, that the recession is ending this summer.
i would make the bold statement that i agree with the. majority of my colleagues economists that the recession is ending this
I, would make the bold statement that I agree, with the majority; of my colleagues economists that the recession is ending this
i would make the bold statement that i agree with the majority of my colleagues, economists, that the recession is ending this summer.
Hoffman was part of a group of 47 economists who were just surveyed by the Wall Street Journal. Most said the recession is now over. Yesterday, the Federal Reserve in a closely watched statement said economic activity is quote "leveling out." Nariman Behravesh is chief economist at IHS Global Insight.
hoffman was part of a group of 47 economists who were just surveyed by the wall street, journal most said the recession is now over yesterday the federal reserve in a closely watched statement said economic activity is quote "leveling out" nariman behravesh is, chief economist, at ihs global
Hoffman was part of a group of 47 economists who were just surveyed by the; Wall Street Journal Most said the recession is now over Yesterday the Federal Reserve in a closely watched statement said economic activity is quote "leveling out" Nariman Behravesh is chief economist at IHS Global
hoffman was part of a group of 47 economists who were just surveyed by the wall street journal. most said the recession is now over. yesterday, the federal reserve in a closely watched statement said economic activity is quote "leveling out." nariman behravesh is chief economist at ihs global insight.
On the one hand, the Fed is seeing evidence that the economy has stabilized.
on the one hand the fed is seeing, evidence that the economy has
On the one hand the, Fed is. seeing, evidence that the economy has
on the one hand, the fed is seeing evidence that the economy has stabilized.
But the Fed also said that household spending - a big part of the economy - is still being constrained. It cited ongoing job losses, tight credit, lower housing wealth and sluggish income growth. A separate report out this morning shows that foreclosures continue to rise, despite government efforts to prevent them. Tha...
but the fed also said, that. household spending - a big part of the economy - is still being constrained it cited. ongoing job losses tight credit lower housing wealth, and sluggish income growth a separate report out this morning shows that foreclosures continue; to rise despite government efforts to prevent them that...
But the Fed also said that household, spending - a big part of the economy - is still being constrained It cited ongoing job losses tight credit lower housing wealth and sluggish income growth. A separate report out this morning shows that foreclosures continue to, rise despite government efforts to prevent them, That ...
but the fed also said that household spending - a big part of the economy - is still being constrained. it cited ongoing job losses, tight credit, lower housing wealth and sluggish income growth. a separate report out this morning shows that foreclosures continue to rise, despite government efforts to prevent them. tha...
We're not completely out of the woods yet, so the Fed is keeping all its options open. It's going to stay the course until it's quite confident that the recovery has legs, so to speak, that it's self sustained.
we're not completely out of the woods yet so the fed is, keeping all its options open it's going to stay the course until it's quite confident that the recovery, has, legs so to speak that it's self
We're not completely out of the woods. yet so the Fed is keeping all its options open It's going to stay the course until it's. quite confident that the recovery has legs so to speak that it's self
we're not completely out of the woods yet, so the fed is keeping all its options open. it's going to stay the course until it's quite confident that the recovery has legs, so to speak, that it's self sustained.
There have been opportunities to either act directly or to work with China, work with Japan, work with South Korea. And now, you know, they're sitting there with a big enough stick to reach out and hit us.
there have been opportunities to, either act directly or to work, with china work with japan work, with south korea and now you know. they're sitting there with a big enough stick to, reach out and hit
There have, been opportunities to either act directly or to work with China work with Japan work with South Korea And now you know they're sitting there with a big enough stick, to. reach out and hit
there have been opportunities to either act directly or to work with china, work with japan, work with south korea. and now, you know, they're sitting there with a big enough stick to reach out and hit us.
But Cole isn't hitting the panic button. In fact, when we spoke on the Fourth of July, he was headed outside to grill bacon-wrapped sausages. Statewide, there were no runs on stores or major signs of panic. Military and police spokespeople say they have not been swamped by frantic calls from the public, and there are n...
but cole isn't hitting the panic button in fact when we spoke on the fourth of july he was headed outside to grill bacon-wrapped sausages statewide there. were no runs on stores or major signs of panic military and police spokespeople say they have not been swamped. by, frantic calls from the public and there are no. c...
But Cole, isn't hitting the panic. button In fact when we spoke on the Fourth of, July he was headed outside to grill bacon-wrapped sausages Statewide there, were no runs on stores or major signs of panic Military and, police spokespeople say they have not been swamped by frantic calls from the public, and there are no...
but cole isn't hitting the panic button. in fact, when we spoke on the fourth of july, he was headed outside to grill bacon-wrapped sausages. statewide, there were no runs on stores or major signs of panic. military and police spokespeople say they have not been swamped by frantic calls from the public, and there are n...
I mean, the reason why Alaskans are responding the way we have is because there's no appreciable change in the threat level.
i mean the reason why alaskans are responding the way we have is because there's no appreciable change in the threat
I mean the reason. why Alaskans are responding the way we have is because there's no appreciable change in the threat
i mean, the reason why alaskans are responding the way we have is because there's no appreciable change in the threat level.
Military threats are not new for Alaska. During the Cold War, the possibility of a missile attack from the Soviet Union was close by. Just this spring, Air Force fighter jets were scrambled five times to intercept Russian military planes flying toward the coastline. Timing may also have muted the response. Charles Wohl...
military threats are not new for alaska during the cold war the possibility of a missile attack from the soviet union was close by just this spring air force fighter jets were scrambled five times to, intercept russian military planes flying toward, the coastline, timing may also have muted the response, charles wohlfo...
Military threats are; not new for Alaska During the Cold War the possibility. of a missile attack from the Soviet Union was. close by Just this spring, Air Force fighter jets were scrambled five times to intercept Russian military planes flying toward the coastline Timing may also have muted the response Charles Wohlfo...
military threats are not new for alaska. during the cold war, the possibility of a missile attack from the soviet union was close by. just this spring, air force fighter jets were scrambled five times to intercept russian military planes flying toward the coastline. timing may also have muted the response. charles wohl...
Somebody said, hey, I heard that Korea tested this ICBM. And conversation didn't really go any further because everybody's out in the sunshine and watching the fish toss.
somebody said hey i heard that korea tested this icbm and conversation. didn't really go any further because everybody's out in the, sunshine and watching the fish
Somebody said, hey I heard that Korea tested this ICBM And conversation didn't really go any further because everybody's out in the. sunshine and watching the fish
somebody said, hey, i heard that korea tested this icbm. and conversation didn't really go any further because everybody's out in the sunshine and watching the fish toss.
He says in general, political life in Alaska takes a back seat during the height of summer.
he says in general political life in alaska takes a back seat, during the height of
He says in general political life in Alaska takes, a back seat during the height of
he says in general, political life in alaska takes a back seat during the height of summer.
You know, once the fish start running, politics kind of - all the air goes out of it and (laughter) people stop paying attention.
you know, once the fish start running politics kind of - all the. air goes out of it and; (laughter) people stop paying
You know once the fish start running. politics kind of - all the air goes out of it and (laughter) people stop paying
you know, once the fish start running, politics kind of - all the air goes out of it and (laughter) people stop paying attention.
Many people stay in Alaska in order to live a certain way, Wohlforth says. And in the summer, for a lot of residents that means being outdoors, away from the worries of a turbulent world. For NPR News, I'm Zachariah Hughes in Anchorage.
many people stay in alaska in order to live a certain way wohlforth says and in the summer for a lot; of, residents that means being outdoors away from; the worries of a turbulent world for npr news i'm zachariah hughes in
Many, people stay in; Alaska in order to live a certain way Wohlforth, says And in the summer for a lot of residents that means being outdoors away from. the worries of a. turbulent world For NPR News I'm Zachariah Hughes. in
many people stay in alaska in order to live a certain way, wohlforth says. and in the summer, for a lot of residents that means being outdoors, away from the worries of a turbulent world. for npr news, i'm zachariah hughes in anchorage.
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A massive wildfire continues to burn in Southern California. The Thomas fire is now the largest in the state's history and still threatens homes and businesses in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. October wildfires in Northern California burned thousands of homes in Santa Rosa, destroyed most of an entire working cla...
a massive wildfire continues to. burn, in southern california, the thomas fire is now the largest in the state's history and still threatens homes and businesses in santa barbara and ventura. counties october, wildfires in northern california burned, thousands of homes. in santa rosa destroyed most of an entire; workin...
A massive wildfire continues to burn in Southern California The Thomas fire is. now the largest in the state's history and still threatens homes and businesses, in Santa, Barbara and Ventura. counties October wildfires in Northern California burned thousands of homes in Santa Rosa destroyed most of an entire working cl...
a massive wildfire continues to burn in southern california. the thomas fire is now the largest in the state's history and still threatens homes and businesses in santa barbara and ventura counties. october wildfires in northern california burned thousands of homes in santa rosa, destroyed most of an entire working cla...
What was once a crowded row of houses along Hopper Avenue in Santa Rosa is now a vast dirt plain. But in empty lot after empty lot, people have put up Christmas trees. Red ribbons and shimmering silver tinsel defy the landscape.
what was once a crowded row of houses along hopper avenue in santa rosa is now a vast, dirt plain but in empty lot after empty lot people have put up christmas trees red ribbons and shimmering; silver tinsel defy the,
What was. once a crowded row of houses, along Hopper Avenue in Santa Rosa is now a vast dirt plain But in empty lot, after empty lot people have put up Christmas trees Red ribbons; and shimmering, silver tinsel defy the
what was once a crowded row of houses along hopper avenue in santa rosa is now a vast dirt plain. but in empty lot after empty lot, people have put up christmas trees. red ribbons and shimmering silver tinsel defy the landscape.
Morbid, bizarre.
morbid
Morbid
morbid, bizarre.
Festive.
festive.
Lilly thinks it's festive.
lilly thinks it's
Lilly thinks it's
lilly thinks it's festive.
Louis Pell and his 8-year-old daughter Lilly are staking a 10-foot noble fir in the spot where their front door used to be.
louis pell and his 8-year-old daughter lilly are staking a 10-foot, noble fir in the spot where their front door. used to
Louis Pell. and his 8-year-old daughter Lilly are staking a 10-foot noble fir in the spot where their front door used to
louis pell and his 8-year-old daughter lilly are staking a 10-foot noble fir in the spot where their front door used to be.
The spirit of Christmas isn't gone, even though, like, the rest of my neighborhood is gone. Like, everybody here is, like, the happiest they've been in months doing this.
the spirit of christmas; isn't gone even though like the rest of my neighborhood. is gone like everybody, here is like the happiest they've been in months doing
The; spirit of Christmas isn't gone even though like the rest of my neighborhood is gone Like everybody here is like the. happiest they've been in months doing
the spirit of christmas isn't gone, even though, like, the rest of my neighborhood is gone. like, everybody here is, like, the happiest they've been in months doing this.
Pell and Lilly have been staying with friends since the fire. Their hosts put up a tree a couple of weeks ago.
pell and lilly, have been staying with friends since the fire their, hosts put up a tree a couple of weeks
Pell. and Lilly have been staying with friends since the fire Their hosts put up a, tree a couple of weeks
pell and lilly have been staying with friends since the fire. their hosts put up a tree a couple of weeks ago.
But this one will be ours, so - and she gets to decorate it, which is going to be the fun part.
but this one will be ours so - and she, gets to decorate it which is going to be the fun
But this one will be ours so - and she gets to decorate; it which is; going to. be the fun
but this one will be ours, so - and she gets to decorate it, which is going to be the fun part.
Good job, Lilly.
good job
Good job
good job, lilly.
A local disaster response team has been handing out the trees and decorations for free. The group's director, Kadyn Schumann, says they've also hosted block parties and Santa visits and even hauled in a big pile of snow.
a local disaster, response team, has been handing out the trees and decorations for free the group's director kadyn schumann says they've also hosted. block parties and. santa visits and even hauled in a big pile of
A local disaster response team has been. handing out the trees and decorations for free The group's director Kadyn Schumann says they've also hosted block parties and Santa visits and even; hauled; in a big pile of
a local disaster response team has been handing out the trees and decorations for free. the group's director, kadyn schumann, says they've also hosted block parties and santa visits and even hauled in a big pile of snow.
Kids were having snowball fights.
kids were having snowball
Kids were having snowball
kids were having snowball fights.
It's been 15 years since it snowed in Santa Rosa.
it's been 15 years since, it snowed in santa
It's. been 15 years. since it snowed in Santa
it's been 15 years since it snowed in santa rosa.