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Dwyer's business is just around the corner from Apple's headquarters, but his shop is much older than Apple.
dwyer's business is just around the corner from apple's headquarters but his shop is much older than
Dwyer's business is just around the corner from, Apple's headquarters but his shop is much older than
dwyer's business is just around the corner from apple's headquarters, but his shop is much older than apple.
The farm bill is a piece of legislation that typically has so much that so many lawmakers like. As usual, the new bill would set policy for everything from crop subsidies to food stamps for the next five years. But critics have appeared, arguing the bill doesn't do enough to cut subsidies at a time of near record crop ...
the farm bill is a piece; of legislation that typically has so much that so many lawmakers. like as usual the new bill, would set. policy for. everything from crop subsidies to food stamps for the, next five years but critics have appeared arguing the bill doesn't. do enough to cut subsidies at a time of near record, c...
The farm bill is a piece of legislation. that, typically has so much that so many lawmakers, like As usual the new bill would set policy for everything from crop subsidies to food stamps for. the next five, years But critics have appeared arguing the bill doesn't do enough to cut subsidies at a time of near record crop...
the farm bill is a piece of legislation that typically has so much that so many lawmakers like. as usual, the new bill would set policy for everything from crop subsidies to food stamps for the next five years. but critics have appeared, arguing the bill doesn't do enough to cut subsidies at a time of near record crop ...
Here's NPR's Brian Naylor.
here's npr's brian
Here's NPR's Brian
here's npr's brian naylor.
The farm bill is one of those rare issues in Congress that most of the time engenders wide bipartisan support. Farm state lawmakers from both parties line up behind the payments to farmers in the form of crop subsidies and insurance programs. And that appeared to be the case this year as well - until yesterday. That's ...
the farm bill is one of those rare issues in congress that most of the. time engenders wide bipartisan. support farm state lawmakers from both parties line up behind the payments to farmers in the form of crop subsidies and insurance programs and that appeared to. be the, case this year as well - until yesterday that's...
The farm bill is one of those rare issues, in Congress that most of the time engenders wide, bipartisan support Farm state lawmakers from both parties. line up, behind the payments to; farmers in the form. of crop subsidies; and insurance programs And that appeared to be the. case. this year as well - until. yesterday ...
the farm bill is one of those rare issues in congress that most of the time engenders wide bipartisan support. farm state lawmakers from both parties line up behind the payments to farmers in the form of crop subsidies and insurance programs. and that appeared to be the case this year as well - until yesterday. that's ...
Republicans like Deborah Pryce of Ohio cried foul.
republicans like deborah pryce of. ohio cried
Republicans; like Deborah Pryce of Ohio cried
republicans like deborah pryce of ohio cried foul.
In the 11th hour the Democrat leaders blindsided America with the news of how they were going to pay for this bill by putting 5.1 million American jobs at risk.
in the 11th hour the democrat leaders blindsided america with the news of. how they were going to, pay for this bill by putting 5.1 million american jobs, at
In the 11th hour the Democrat leaders, blindsided, America with the news of how they were going to pay for this bill by putting 5.1 million American jobs at
in the 11th hour the democrat leaders blindsided america with the news of how they were going to pay for this bill by putting 5.1 million american jobs at risk.
Pryce mentioned the Honda plant in Ohio that she said would be affected by the tax increase. Illinois Republican Donald Manzullo mentioned a plant in his district.
pryce mentioned the honda plant in ohio that, she said would be affected by the tax increase illinois republican donald manzullo mentioned a. plant in his
Pryce mentioned the Honda plant in Ohio that she; said would be; affected by the tax increase Illinois Republican Donald Manzullo mentioned a plant. in his.
pryce mentioned the honda plant in ohio that she said would be affected by the tax increase. illinois republican donald manzullo mentioned a plant in his district.
Nissan Forklift in Marengo, Illinois, would be hit with a 10 percent tax increase. They're not based in Bermuda. These are common American people - the ones who get up at the crack of dawn. They represent the manufacturing people of this country and the Democrats are hurting them. Don't hurt my workers.
nissan forklift in marengo illinois would be hit with a. 10 percent tax increase they're not based in bermuda, these. are common american people - the ones who get up, at the crack of dawn they represent the manufacturing. people of this country and the democrats are hurting them don't hurt my
Nissan Forklift in Marengo Illinois would be hit with a. 10 percent tax increase They're not based in Bermuda These are common American people, - the ones who; get up. at the, crack of dawn They represent the manufacturing people of this country; and the. Democrats are hurting them Don't hurt my
nissan forklift in marengo, illinois, would be hit with a 10 percent tax increase. they're not based in bermuda. these are common american people - the ones who get up at the crack of dawn. they represent the manufacturing people of this country and the democrats are hurting them. don't hurt my workers.
Democrats countered that Republicans were exaggerating the tax's impact, and noted that the Bush administration had itself called for the loophole to be closed. North Dakota Democrat Earl Pomeroy questioned the political judgment of House Republicans opposed to that.
democrats countered that, republicans were exaggerating the tax's impact and noted that the bush administration had itself called for the loophole to be closed north dakota democrat earl pomeroy questioned. the political judgment. of house republicans opposed to
Democrats countered that Republicans were exaggerating the tax's impact and noted. that. the Bush administration had itself called for the loophole to be closed North Dakota Democrat, Earl Pomeroy questioned the political judgment of House Republicans opposed. to
democrats countered that republicans were exaggerating the tax's impact, and noted that the bush administration had itself called for the loophole to be closed. north dakota democrat earl pomeroy questioned the political judgment of house republicans opposed to that.
They'd rather protect the tax cheaters in Bermuda than help the farmers of this country. And man, I'd hate to go home and try and sell that one, because if that's not priorities tipped on their head, I don't know what is.
they'd rather protect the tax cheaters in bermuda than help the farmers of this country and man; i'd hate to go home and try and sell that one; because if that's, not priorities tipped on their head i don't know, what
They'd rather protect the tax. cheaters in Bermuda than help the farmers of this country, And man I'd hate to go home and try and sell that one because if that's not priorities tipped on their head I don't, know what.
they'd rather protect the tax cheaters in bermuda than help the farmers of this country. and man, i'd hate to go home and try and sell that one, because if that's not priorities tipped on their head, i don't know what is.
The price tag of the farm bill approaches some $290 billion over five years. And Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns, in announcing the White House veto threat, said it misses a major opportunity. While the bill does end subsidies for farmers earning more than a million dollars, critics say it stops well short of real r...
the price tag of the farm bill approaches some. $290 billion over five. years and agriculture secretary mike johanns in announcing the white house veto threat, said it misses. a major opportunity while the bill, does end subsidies for farmers earning more than a million. dollars critics say it stops well short of real
The price tag of the farm bill approaches. some $290 billion over five years And Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns in announcing the White House veto. threat said it, misses. a major opportunity While the bill does end subsidies for farmers earning more than a million dollars critics say it stops well short of, real
the price tag of the farm bill approaches some $290 billion over five years. and agriculture secretary mike johanns, in announcing the white house veto threat, said it misses a major opportunity. while the bill does end subsidies for farmers earning more than a million dollars, critics say it stops well short of real r...
The White House wanted subsidies cut off at $200,000. Democrat Ron Kind of Wisconsin offered an amendment to end subsidies to farmers earning more than $250,000 a year.
the white house wanted subsidies, cut off, at $200,000. democrat ron kind of wisconsin offered an amendment to end subsidies to farmers earning more than $250,000 a
The White House wanted subsidies, cut off at $200,000. Democrat Ron Kind of, Wisconsin offered an amendment to end subsidies to farmers earning more than $250,000 a
the white house wanted subsidies cut off at $200,000. democrat ron kind of wisconsin offered an amendment to end subsidies to farmers earning more than $250,000 a year.
Simply put, let's help farmers when they need it. Let's not when they don't. The committee bill before us, however, will continue giving taxpayer subsidies to individuals with an adjusted gross income of $1 million. It will spend $26 billion in subsidies to commodity producers who are receiving at or near-record commod...
simply put. let's help farmers when they need it let's not when they don't the committee bill. before us however will continue giving taxpayer subsidies to individuals with an adjusted gross income of $1 million it will spend $26 billion in subsidies to, commodity producers, who are receiving at or near-record commodit...
Simply put let's help farmers when they need it Let's not when they don't The committee bill before us however will. continue giving taxpayer subsidies to individuals with an adjusted gross income. of $1 million It will spend $26 billion in subsidies to commodity producers, who are receiving at or near-record commodity...
simply put, let's help farmers when they need it. let's not when they don't. the committee bill before us, however, will continue giving taxpayer subsidies to individuals with an adjusted gross income of $1 million. it will spend $26 billion in subsidies to commodity producers who are receiving at or near-record commod...
But Kind's amendment was handily defeated, 309 to 117. The farm bill represents a delicate political balance for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who had to weigh the needs of farm state freshmen Democrats against promises for reform.
but kind's amendment, was handily defeated 309 to 117. the farm bill, represents a delicate political balance for house speaker nancy pelosi. who, had to weigh. the needs of farm state freshmen democrats against promises for;
But Kind's amendment was handily defeated 309 to 117. The farm bill represents a delicate political balance for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi who had to weigh the needs of farm state freshmen Democrats. against. promises for
but kind's amendment was handily defeated, 309 to 117. the farm bill represents a delicate political balance for house speaker nancy pelosi, who had to weigh the needs of farm state freshmen democrats against promises for reform.
The bill does contain a few changes to existing policy, including $1.8 billion in subsidies to growers of fruits and vegetables, and a requirement that meat be labeled with its country of origin.
the bill does contain a few, changes to existing policy including $1.8 billion, in subsidies to, growers of. fruits and vegetables and a requirement that meat be labeled with its country of.
The bill does contain a few changes to existing policy including $1.8 billion, in subsidies to growers of fruits and vegetables and a. requirement that meat be labeled with its. country of
the bill does contain a few changes to existing policy, including $1.8 billion in subsidies to growers of fruits and vegetables, and a requirement that meat be labeled with its country of origin.
Connecticut Democrat Rosa DeLauro said that was something even non-farm state lawmakers could support.
connecticut democrat rosa delauro said that was something even non-farm state lawmakers could
Connecticut Democrat Rosa; DeLauro. said that was something even non-farm state lawmakers could
connecticut democrat rosa delauro said that was something even non-farm state lawmakers could support.
Crops that are so crucial nationwide from New England to California. And with an agreement on the implementation of mandatory country-of-origin labeling. This bill represents a victory for consumers and a positive first step toward improving food safety in the United States.
crops that are so crucial nationwide from new england to california and. with an agreement on the, implementation of mandatory country-of-origin labeling this bill represents a victory for consumers and a positive first step toward improving, food. safety in the united
Crops that are so crucial nationwide from New England to California And with an agreement on the implementation of mandatory country-of-origin. labeling This bill. represents a victory for consumers and a positive first step toward improving food safety in the United
crops that are so crucial nationwide from new england to california. and with an agreement on the implementation of mandatory country-of-origin labeling. this bill represents a victory for consumers and a positive first step toward improving food safety in the united states.
Even if it does win passage today, the future of the House farm bill is unclear. The Senate is likely to go its own way when it gets around to writing its version of the legislation when Congress returns from its summer recess in September.
even if it does win passage today the future of the house farm bill is unclear the senate is; likely to go its own way when, it gets around to writing its version of the legislation when congress returns from its summer. recess in
Even if it does, win passage today the future of. the, House farm bill is unclear The, Senate is likely to go its own way. when it gets around to writing. its version of the legislation when Congress returns from its summer recess; in
even if it does win passage today, the future of the house farm bill is unclear. the senate is likely to go its own way when it gets around to writing its version of the legislation when congress returns from its summer recess in september.
Brian Naylor, NPR News, the Capitol.
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What Alex Rodriguez did was wrong, and he will have to live with the damage that he has done to his name and reputation. Those are the words of Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig in a statement yesterday, a few days after A-Rod's admission that he used banned substances when he was playing for the Texas Range...
what alex rodriguez did was wrong and he will have to live; with the damage that he has done to his name and reputation those are the words of major league baseball commissioner bud selig in a statement yesterday a few days after a-rod's admission that he used banned substances, when he. was playing for the texas range...
What Alex Rodriguez did was wrong and; he. will have to live. with the damage that he. has done to his name and reputation Those are the words of Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig in a. statement yesterday a few days after A-Rod's admission that he used. banned substances when he was playing for the Texas Ra...
what alex rodriguez did was wrong, and he will have to live with the damage that he has done to his name and reputation. those are the words of major league baseball commissioner bud selig in a statement yesterday, a few days after a-rod's admission that he used banned substances when he was playing for the texas range...
Hey, Robert.
hey
Hey
hey, robert.
Rodriguez confessed in an interview with ESPN that he used performance-enhancing drugs from 2001 to 2003 - that's after he joined the Texas Rangers -but he said he didn't know what drugs they were.
rodriguez confessed in an interview with espn that he, used, performance-enhancing drugs from 2001 to 2003 - that's after he joined the texas, rangers -but he said he didn't know what drugs they
Rodriguez confessed in an interview with, ESPN that he, used performance-enhancing drugs from 2001 to 2003 - that's after, he joined the Texas Rangers -but he said he didn't know what drugs they
rodriguez confessed in an interview with espn that he used performance-enhancing drugs from 2001 to 2003 - that's after he joined the texas rangers -but he said he didn't know what drugs they were.
Yeah. Well, the drug testers figured that out. According to Sports Illustrated, he tested positive for testosterone and Primobolan, which apparently makes you stronger without adding bulk. He went on to say that he felt pressured to justify a big contract with Texas, the culture of the sport and the team was permissive...
yeah well the drug testers. figured that out according. to sports. illustrated he tested positive for testosterone and primobolan which apparently makes you stronger without, adding bulk he, went on to say that he, felt pressured to justify a big contract with texas the culture of the sport and the team was permissive ...
Yeah Well, the. drug, testers figured that out According to Sports Illustrated he tested positive for testosterone and. Primobolan which apparently makes you stronger, without. adding bulk He went; on to say, that he felt pressured to justify a big contract with Texas the, culture of the sport and the team was permissi...
yeah. well, the drug testers figured that out. according to sports illustrated, he tested positive for testosterone and primobolan, which apparently makes you stronger without adding bulk. he went on to say that he felt pressured to justify a big contract with texas, the culture of the sport and the team was permissive...
Well, is he likely to be punished because of this?
well is he likely to be punished, because of
Well, is he. likely to be punished because of
well, is he likely to be punished because of this?
You know, Bud Selig could try. But he'd no doubt face a challenge from the players' union. A hundred and four players tested positive in 2003. This was the first year of testing in Major League Baseball. These tests were supposed to be anonymous. It was supposed to set a benchmark to see whether baseball needed permane...
you know bud selig could try but he'd no doubt, face a challenge from the players' union a. hundred and four players, tested positive in 2003. this, was the first year of, testing, in major league baseball these tests were supposed to, be anonymous it was supposed to set a benchmark to see whether baseball needed perma...
You know Bud Selig could try But he'd no doubt face a challenge from the, players' union, A hundred and four players tested positive in 2003. This was the first. year of testing in Major League Baseball These tests were, supposed to. be anonymous. It was supposed to set a benchmark to see whether baseball needed perman...
you know, bud selig could try. but he'd no doubt face a challenge from the players' union. a hundred and four players tested positive in 2003. this was the first year of testing in major league baseball. these tests were supposed to be anonymous. it was supposed to set a benchmark to see whether baseball needed permane...
And then there's the question of whether Rodriguez's records which, as you have said, promised to be a colossal before his career is done - whether they will be recognized by Major League Baseball.
and then there's the question of whether rodriguez's records which as. you have. said promised to be a colossal before his career is done - whether they will be recognized by major league
And then there's the question. of whether Rodriguez's records which as you have said promised to be a colossal, before his career is done - whether they will be recognized by Major League
and then there's the question of whether rodriguez's records which, as you have said, promised to be a colossal before his career is done - whether they will be recognized by major league baseball.
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Yes. And he really has a crisis about it. He's like, are you kidding? This is the magic box? And she says something along the lines of, well, if you like - would prefer to think that it comes to us from an extinct race of warrior engineers, then go ahead and think about it that way. And he goes, well, is that what is a...
yes and he really has a crisis about it he's like are you, kidding? this is the magic box? and she says something along the lines of well if. you like - would prefer to think that it comes to us from an extinct race of warrior engineers then go ahead and think about it that way and. he goes well is that what is actuall...
Yes And, he, really has a crisis about, it He's like are you kidding? This is the magic box? And she says something, along the lines of well if you like - would prefer to think that it comes to us from an, extinct race of warrior engineers, then go ahead and think about it; that way And he goes well is that what is act...
yes. and he really has a crisis about it. he's like, are you kidding? this is the magic box? and she says something along the lines of, well, if you like - would prefer to think that it comes to us from an extinct race of warrior engineers, then go ahead and think about it that way. and he goes, well, is that what is a...
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(laughter)
And it's just the whole idea of what is the box? Why is it here? How is it doing? And why are these people OK with the box because, clearly, this flouts everything that this person, Andrew Dahl, knows about the scientific process; examination, everything. It's just out the window, put it into the box. And it's intentio...
and it's just the whole idea of what is the box? why is, it here? how is it doing? and why are. these people ok with the box. because clearly this flouts everything, that this person andrew dahl knows about the scientific process examination everything it's just out the window put it into the box and it's intentionally...
And it's just the whole idea of what is the box? Why is it here? How is it doing? And why are these, people OK with the box because clearly, this flouts everything that this person Andrew Dahl knows about the scientific process examination everything It's just out the window put it into the box. And it's intentionally ...
and it's just the whole idea of what is the box? why is it here? how is it doing? and why are these people ok with the box because, clearly, this flouts everything that this person, andrew dahl, knows about the scientific process; examination, everything. it's just out the window, put it into the box. and it's intentio...
And because the magic box will spit out an answer five minutes before the deadline, that needs one more tweak.
and because the magic box will, spit out an answer five minutes before, the deadline that needs one more
And because the magic box will spit out an answer five minutes before the, deadline that needs one. more
and because the magic box will spit out an answer five minutes before the deadline, that needs one more tweak.
Exactly, because it has to go up to the bridge. It has to go to the science officer. And because the science officer is an important character, you can't have the whole thing solved by people in the background. It has to go to the science officer, and they have to say, oh, but there's this one thing that we couldn't so...
exactly because it has to go up to the bridge it has to go. to the science officer and because the science officer is; an important character you can't have the whole thing solved by people in; the background it has to go to the. science officer and they have to say oh but there's this one, thing that. we couldn't, sol...
Exactly because it has to, go. up to the bridge It has to go to the science officer And because the science officer is an important character you. can't have the whole thing solved by, people in the, background It has to go to the science officer and they have to say oh but there's this one thing that. we couldn't solv...
exactly, because it has to go up to the bridge. it has to go to the science officer. and because the science officer is an important character, you can't have the whole thing solved by people in the background. it has to go to the science officer, and they have to say, oh, but there's this one thing that we couldn't so...
Science-fiction writers, clearly, you have an interesting relationship with "Star Trek" and other television series, and I guess movies too.
science-fiction writers clearly you have an interesting relationship with "star trek" and other television. series and i. guess movies
Science-fiction writers. clearly you have an, interesting relationship with "Star Trek" and other, television series and I guess movies
science-fiction writers, clearly, you have an interesting relationship with "star trek" and other television series, and i guess movies too.
Oh, sure. You have to. I mean, there's always been a little bit of tension between the writers of science-fiction literature and then science-fiction televised shows or movies, partly because they have a different dynamic. In a novel, of course, you have enough time to explain the process and make it seem awfully plaus...
oh sure you have to i; mean there's always, been a little bit of tension between the writers of science-fiction literature and then science-fiction televised shows or. movies partly because they have a different dynamic in, a, novel of course you have enough time to explain the process and, make it seem awfully plausib...
Oh sure You have to I mean there's always been a little bit of tension between the; writers of science-fiction literature and, then science-fiction televised shows, or, movies partly; because they have a different dynamic In a novel of. course you have enough time. to explain the process and make it seem awfully, plaus...
oh, sure. you have to. i mean, there's always been a little bit of tension between the writers of science-fiction literature and then science-fiction televised shows or movies, partly because they have a different dynamic. in a novel, of course, you have enough time to explain the process and make it seem awfully plaus...
There's a scene in the new "Star Trek" movie where Spock, who is a science officer, goes off on this five-minute exegesis of what his situation is, and the science in it isn't right. It's not even wrong.
there's a, scene in the new "star trek" movie where spock who is a science officer goes off, on this five-minute exegesis, of what his situation is and the science in it isn't right it's not even
There's a scene in the new "Star Trek" movie where, Spock who is; a science officer goes off on this five-minute exegesis of what his situation is and the science in it isn't right It's not even
there's a scene in the new "star trek" movie where spock, who is a science officer, goes off on this five-minute exegesis of what his situation is, and the science in it isn't right. it's not even wrong.
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And for those five minutes, I just - I seize up, and my wife actually presses the pause button on the DVR, and she says, you must leave this room. I don't care what you do, but you can't watch these five minutes. Go check your email. Come back when it's done. And it's just the bad science there just drives me insane. A...
and for those five minutes i just - i seize up and my wife actually presses the pause button on the, dvr and she says you must leave this room i don't care what you do, but. you can't watch these five minutes go check your email come back, when. it's done and it's just the. bad science there just drives me. insane and ...
And for those five minutes I just - I seize up and my wife actually presses. the pause button on the DVR and she says you must leave this room I don't care what you do but you can't watch these five minutes Go check your email Come. back when, it's done And it's just the bad science there just drives me insane And it's...
and for those five minutes, i just - i seize up, and my wife actually presses the pause button on the dvr, and she says, you must leave this room. i don't care what you do, but you can't watch these five minutes. go check your email. come back when it's done. and it's just the bad science there just drives me insane. a...
And so that way - and that feeling is definitely reflected in the book. And one of the things that I'm actually proud of is I was a creative consultant for "Stargate Universe," and they hired me to avoid those moments of me seizing up. And so we would go through the science. And the idea for that was not to get the sci...
and so that way - and that. feeling is definitely reflected, in the book and one of the things that i'm actually proud of is i was a creative consultant, for; "stargate universe" and they hired me, to avoid those moments, of me seizing up and, so we would go. through the. science and. the idea for that was not to get t...
And so that way, - and that feeling is definitely reflected in, the book And one of the things that I'm actually proud of is I was a creative consultant for "Stargate Universe" and they hired me to avoid those moments. of me seizing up And so we would go through the science And the idea for that was not to get the; sci...
and so that way - and that feeling is definitely reflected in the book. and one of the things that i'm actually proud of is i was a creative consultant for "stargate universe," and they hired me to avoid those moments of me seizing up. and so we would go through the science. and the idea for that was not to get the sci...
I have to ask, where there any redshirts on "Star Trek" - "Stargate Universe?"
i. have to ask where there any redshirts on "star trek" - "stargate
I, have, to ask, where there any redshirts, on "Star Trek" - "Stargate
i have to ask, where there any redshirts on "star trek" - "stargate universe?"
I will tell you a story. This is absolutely true. I was reading one of the first scripts, and there is a scene in the script where it says, redshirt walks down a hall.
i will tell you a story this is absolutely true i was reading one of the first scripts and there is a scene. in the script where it says redshirt. walks down a
I will tell you a story This is. absolutely true I was reading one of the first scripts and there is a scene in the script where it says redshirt walks down a
i will tell you a story. this is absolutely true. i was reading one of the first scripts, and there is a scene in the script where it says, redshirt walks down a hall.
(LAUGHTER)
(laughter)
And it literally says, redshirt walks down the hall. And I'm like, oh, this is going to be a bad hall for this dude. And, of course, he gets halfway down the hall and then it explodes, and, you know, of course, and he's doomed. And ironically, the thing about "Stargate Universe" was this was a ship way out in the middl...
and. it literally says redshirt. walks down the hall and i'm, like oh this is going to be a bad, hall for this dude and of course he gets; halfway down the hall and then it explodes, and you know of course and he's doomed and ironically the thing about "stargate universe" was this was a ship. way, out in the middle of ...
And it literally says redshirt walks down the hall And I'm like. oh this is, going to be; a bad, hall for this dude And of course. he gets halfway down the hall and then, it explodes, and. you know of course and he's doomed, And ironically the thing about "Stargate Universe" was this was a ship way out in the middle of...
and it literally says, redshirt walks down the hall. and i'm like, oh, this is going to be a bad hall for this dude. and, of course, he gets halfway down the hall and then it explodes, and, you know, of course, and he's doomed. and ironically, the thing about "stargate universe" was this was a ship way out in the middl...
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Merely maimed.
merely
Merely
merely maimed.
Merely maimed. I mean, it's not a good deal for that character but, you know, at least it made better sense for that particular story. And again, you know, we got - that's what your - well, that's what you're hoping for with that particular show, that there is some sort of internal consistency.
merely maimed i mean it's not a good deal for that character, but you know, at least it made better sense for that particular story and again you know, we got - that's what, your - well that's what you're hoping for with that particular show that there. is some sort of internal
Merely maimed, I mean it's not a good deal for that character but you know at least it made better, sense for that particular story And again you know we got - that's what your - well that's what you're hoping for with that particular show that there is some sort of internal
merely maimed. i mean, it's not a good deal for that character but, you know, at least it made better sense for that particular story. and again, you know, we got - that's what your - well, that's what you're hoping for with that particular show, that there is some sort of internal consistency.
There is also a time travel sequence in your book. And the science everybody understands in your book is thoroughly absurd.
there is also a time travel, sequence in your book and the science everybody understands in your book is, thoroughly
There is also a time travel sequence in your book And, the science everybody understands in, your book is, thoroughly
there is also a time travel sequence in your book. and the science everybody understands in your book is thoroughly absurd.
Sure, sure. Absolutely. It gets to the point where they're like, these things that we are doing make absolutely no sense, and we know that they make no sense. And it kills us because it is, that whole and sort of internal tension of we know that this isn't science that's supposed to work, and yet it is working. And thi...
sure sure absolutely it gets to the point where they're like these things that we are doing make absolutely no sense and we know that they make no sense and it kills us because it is that whole and sort of internal tension of we know, that this isn't science that's supposed to work and yet it is working and, this is ju...
Sure sure Absolutely It gets to. the point. where they're, like these, things that we are doing, make absolutely no. sense and we. know that they make no sense And, it kills us because it is that whole and sort of internal tension of we know. that this isn't science that's. supposed to work and yet it is working And th...
sure, sure. absolutely. it gets to the point where they're like, these things that we are doing make absolutely no sense, and we know that they make no sense. and it kills us because it is, that whole and sort of internal tension of we know that this isn't science that's supposed to work, and yet it is working. and thi...
And most people can just sort of hunker down and go whatever, I'm just going to do job. But the characters here can't. I mean, because if they don't solve this problem, then they are literally all doomed.
and most people can just sort of hunker down and go whatever i'm just going, to do job but the, characters here can't i mean because if they don't solve this problem then they are literally all
And most people can just sort of hunker; down and go whatever, I'm just going, to do job But the characters, here can't I mean because if they, don't solve this problem then they are literally all
and most people can just sort of hunker down and go whatever, i'm just going to do job. but the characters here can't. i mean, because if they don't solve this problem, then they are literally all doomed.
I thought they might try the old Superman trick of flying around the Earth really, really fast.
i thought they might try the old superman trick of flying around the earth really really
I, thought they might try the old Superman. trick of flying around the Earth really really
i thought they might try the old superman trick of flying around the earth really, really fast.
I just watched Superman again. And it's - every time I watched that, I'm just like, no, that would just mean huge atmospheric storms and just - and everybody would die, and, you know? And that's - this is the problem that anybody who has a certain measure of a science background or an interest in science that sooner or...
i just watched; superman again and it's - every. time, i watched that i'm just like no. that. would just mean huge atmospheric. storms and just - and everybody would die; and. you know? and that's - this is the problem that anybody who has a. certain measure of a science background or an interest in science that sooner...
I just watched. Superman again And. it's - every time I watched that I'm just like no that would, just mean huge atmospheric storms and just - and everybody would. die and you know? And that's - this is the problem; that anybody who has a certain measure of, a science background or an interest in science that sooner or...
i just watched superman again. and it's - every time i watched that, i'm just like, no, that would just mean huge atmospheric storms and just - and everybody would die, and, you know? and that's - this is the problem that anybody who has a certain measure of a science background or an interest in science that sooner or...
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If it was readily available, it would be adventurous, certainly.
if it was readily available it would be adventurous
If it was readily available it would be adventurous
if it was readily available, it would be adventurous, certainly.
And it really was. At that point, you're just looking at it and you're going, well, if you're going to do that thing that you just did, then you know what? You do deserve to die. Good luck with that.
and it really; was at that point. you're just looking at it and you're going well if you're going to do that thing that you just did then you know what? you do deserve to die good luck with,
And it really was At, that, point you're just looking at, it and you're going well, if you're going to do that thing that you just did then you, know what? You, do deserve to die Good luck with
and it really was. at that point, you're just looking at it and you're going, well, if you're going to do that thing that you just did, then you know what? you do deserve to die. good luck with that.
John Scalzi is the author, most recently, of "Redshirts." You're listening to TALK OF THE NATION from NPR News. You mentioned the five-minute exegesis in "Star Trek." The - there were two kinds of science fiction novels when I was growing up, one in which the author went into page after page about how the faster the li...
john scalzi is the author most recently of "redshirts" you're listening to talk of the nation. from npr news. you mentioned the five-minute exegesis in "star trek" the - there were two kinds of science fiction novels when i was growing up, one in which the author went into page after page about how, the faster the ligh...
John Scalzi is the author most recently of "Redshirts" You're listening to TALK OF THE NATION from NPR News You mentioned the five-minute exegesis in "Star Trek" The - there were, two kinds. of science fiction. novels when I was growing up one in which the author went into page after, page; about how the faster, the li...
john scalzi is the author, most recently, of "redshirts." you're listening to talk of the nation from npr news. you mentioned the five-minute exegesis in "star trek." the - there were two kinds of science fiction novels when i was growing up, one in which the author went into page after page about how the faster the li...
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(laughter)
Oh, yeah. And, one, I think you want to find a happy medium between the two. I think you - one of the notes that I gave for the "Stargate Universe" writers way back when was don't overcomplicate your explanation. And the reason for this is, is you want just enough to sound plausible, but you want to leave it open enoug...
oh yeah, and one i think you want to find a happy medium between the. two i think you - one of the notes that i gave for the "stargate universe" writers way back, when was don't overcomplicate your explanation and the reason for this is is you want just enough to sound plausible but you want to leave it open enough tha...
Oh yeah And one I think you want to find a happy medium between the two I think you - one of the notes that I gave for the "Stargate Universe" writers way back when was don't overcomplicate; your explanation And the reason for this. is is you want just enough, to sound plausible but you want to leave it open enough tha...
oh, yeah. and, one, i think you want to find a happy medium between the two. i think you - one of the notes that i gave for the "stargate universe" writers way back when was don't overcomplicate your explanation. and the reason for this is, is you want just enough to sound plausible, but you want to leave it open enoug...
So what I tend to do is give you enough information that you know the basics of it, but then leave it alone because then the people who are much smarter than I am about physics and science will, in their brains, fill up the gaps of me not explaining it to something that sounds rational to them, and then I'm off the hoo...
so what i tend; to; do is give you enough information that you know the basics of it but then leave it alone because then the people who are much, smarter than i am about physics and science will in their brains fill up the gaps of me not explaining it to something that, sounds rational to them and then i'm off; the ho...
So what I tend to do, is give you enough information that you know the basics of it but then leave it alone because then the people who are much, smarter. than I am about physics and science will in their brains fill up the gaps of me not explaining it to something that sounds rational to them and then I'm off the hook...
so what i tend to do is give you enough information that you know the basics of it, but then leave it alone because then the people who are much smarter than i am about physics and science will, in their brains, fill up the gaps of me not explaining it to something that sounds rational to them, and then i'm off the hoo...
The other purpose - plot device used for new ensigns who are assigned to ships is - so that can be explained things that older characters or the captain can say, well, we do it that way because blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, explication.
the other purpose - plot device used for new ensigns who are assigned to ships is, - so that can be explained things that older characters or; the captain can say well we do it that way because blah blah blah blah blah
The other purpose - plot device used for, new ensigns who are assigned. to, ships is - so that can be explained things that older characters or; the captain can say well we do it that way because blah blah, blah blah blah
the other purpose - plot device used for new ensigns who are assigned to ships is - so that can be explained things that older characters or the captain can say, well, we do it that way because blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, explication.
Right. Come with me, exposition lad, I have things to tell you.
right come with me exposition lad i have things to tell
Right Come with, me, exposition; lad I. have, things to tell
right. come with me, exposition lad, i have things to tell you.
Yeah, walk with me. Yes, yeah.
yeah walk with me yes
Yeah walk with me Yes
yeah, walk with me. yes, yeah.
Right. But that's, you know, and to be fair, you know, you have to do that because when you are creating a whole new universe, you do have to set the ground rules. And there has to be to someone who is there for that sort of explication. You can get away with it in different ways. For example, in "Old Man's War," there...
right but that's you know and to be. fair you know you have to do that because when you are creating a whole new universe you do have; to. set the ground rules and there has, to be to someone who is there for that sort of explication you can get away with it in different ways for example in "old man's war" there was a ...
Right But that's you know and to be fair you know you have to do that because when you are creating a whole new universe. you do have to set the ground rules And there has to be to someone who, is there for that, sort of explication You can. get away with it in different ways For example in "Old Man's War" there was a ...
right. but that's, you know, and to be fair, you know, you have to do that because when you are creating a whole new universe, you do have to set the ground rules. and there has to be to someone who is there for that sort of explication. you can get away with it in different ways. for example, in "old man's war," there...
So what I ended up doing is having someone transfer to a new body like ask - he asks his doctor, well, what does this new body do? And the doctor says, well, I'll send you a pamphlet. And he actually gets the pamphlet and he opens it up, and it's in marketing speak. And, you know, it works perfectly well because it's i...
so; what i ended up doing is, having, someone transfer to a new body, like ask - he. asks his. doctor well what does this new. body do? and the doctor says well i'll send you a pamphlet and, he actually gets the pamphlet and he opens it up and it's in marketing speak and. you know it works perfectly well because it's i...
So; what I ended up doing is having. someone transfer to, a new body. like ask - he asks his doctor well what does this new body do? And the; doctor says. well I'll send you a pamphlet And he actually gets the pamphlet and he opens it up and it's in marketing speak And you know it works. perfectly, well because it's in...
so what i ended up doing is having someone transfer to a new body like ask - he asks his doctor, well, what does this new body do? and the doctor says, well, i'll send you a pamphlet. and he actually gets the pamphlet and he opens it up, and it's in marketing speak. and, you know, it works perfectly well because it's i...
And I wonder, now, after serving as a creative consultant for one television science fiction series and having written this takeoff of "Star Trek" - it begins there - believe me, it's goes to a lot of other places. But are you now ready to write your own series?
and i wonder now after serving as a creative consultant, for one television science fiction series and having written this takeoff of "star trek" - it begins there - believe. me it's goes to, a lot of other; places but are. you now, ready to write, your own
And I wonder now after serving as a creative consultant for one television, science fiction series and having. written this, takeoff of, "Star Trek" - it begins there - believe me it's goes to a, lot of other places But are you now ready to write your own
and i wonder, now, after serving as a creative consultant for one television science fiction series and having written this takeoff of "star trek" - it begins there - believe me, it's goes to a lot of other places. but are you now ready to write your own series?
(LAUGHTER)
(laughter)
Yes. To all the people in Hollywood, I am absolutely ready to begin writing my own series. The answer to that is, I think, it would be fun. I think it would be fun to do something in that sort of episodic way. Ironically, my next project as a writer is called "The Human Division." We're going to be doing that in an epi...
yes to all the people in. hollywood i am absolutely ready, to begin, writing my own series the. answer to that is, i think it would be fun i think it would be fun to do something in that, sort of episodic way ironically my next project as, a writer is called "the human division" we're going to be doing. that in, an epi...
Yes To all the people in Hollywood I am absolutely ready to begin writing my own series The. answer to that, is I think it would be fun I think it would. be fun to do something in that sort of episodic way Ironically my next project as a writer is called, "The Human Division" We're going to be doing that in an episodic...
yes. to all the people in hollywood, i am absolutely ready to begin writing my own series. the answer to that is, i think, it would be fun. i think it would be fun to do something in that sort of episodic way. ironically, my next project as a writer is called "the human division." we're going to be doing that in an epi...
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(laughter)
I have to ask also, you write this book, the novel ends, and there are loose ends, three of them.
i have to ask also you write this book the novel ends and there are loose ends three of
I have to ask also you write this book the novel ends and there. are loose ends three of
i have to ask also, you write this book, the novel ends, and there are loose ends, three of them.
Yes, yes. The - and that's why the original title of it was "Redshirt: A Novel with Three Codas." Basically, there were - I finished the novel and the novel was good, and it stands on its own. But the implications of the universe I created were still - there were a few loose ends. And so the way that I solved it was ju...
yes yes. the - and that's, why the original title of it was. "redshirt: a; novel with three codas" basically there were - i finished the novel and the novel. was good and it stands on its; own but the implications of the universe i created were still, - there were a few loose ends and so the way that i solved it was ju...
Yes yes. The - and, that's why the original title of it was "Redshirt: A Novel with Three Codas" Basically there were - I finished the novel and. the novel was good and it stands on its own But the implications of the universe I created. were still - there were. a few loose ends And so the way that I solved it was just...
yes, yes. the - and that's why the original title of it was "redshirt: a novel with three codas." basically, there were - i finished the novel and the novel was good, and it stands on its own. but the implications of the universe i created were still - there were a few loose ends. and so the way that i solved it was ju...
And it also gave me an opportunity to do something else. The "Redshirts" novel proper is a comic novel. It's meant to make you laugh. It's - you can think about it if you like, but ultimately I want you to laugh. But the "Three Codas" allow me a little bit of space and a little bit of distance from the novel itself to ...
and it also gave me, an opportunity to do something else, the "redshirts" novel proper is a comic novel it's meant to make you laugh. it's - you can think about it if you, like but ultimately i want, you to laugh but the "three codas" allow me a little bit of space and a little bit of distance from the novel itself to ...
And it. also gave me an opportunity to do something else The "Redshirts" novel proper is a comic novel It's meant to, make you laugh It's - you can think about it if you like but ultimately I want you to laugh But the "Three Codas" allow me a little bit of space and a little bit of, distance from the novel itself to ex...
and it also gave me an opportunity to do something else. the "redshirts" novel proper is a comic novel. it's meant to make you laugh. it's - you can think about it if you like, but ultimately i want you to laugh. but the "three codas" allow me a little bit of space and a little bit of distance from the novel itself to ...
Well, good luck with "Redshirts." It's already made the best-seller list.
well good. luck with "redshirts" it's already made the best-seller
Well good luck with "Redshirts" It's; already made the best-seller
well, good luck with "redshirts." it's already made the best-seller list.
Yes, I was very happy about that.
yes i was very happy about
Yes I. was very happy about
yes, i was very happy about that.
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(laughter)
John Scalzi's latest book is "Redshirts." Among his other novels, "The Android's Dream," "Fuzzy Nation" and, of course, "Old Man's War." He joined us from KPBS, our member station in San Diego, where he's attending Comic-Con. Tomorrow, TALK OF THE NATION: SCIENCE FRIDAY. I am off for a week. Jennifer Ludden will be her...
john scalzi's latest book is "redshirts" among his other novels "the android's dream" "fuzzy nation" and of course "old man's war" he joined, us from kpbs our member station in san diego where he's attending comic-con tomorrow talk of the nation: science friday i am off for a week jennifer ludden will be here see you a...
John Scalzi's latest book is "Redshirts" Among his. other novels "The Android's Dream" "Fuzzy Nation" and of course "Old Man's, War" He joined us from KPBS our member station in San Diego, where he's attending Comic-Con Tomorrow TALK OF THE. NATION: SCIENCE FRIDAY I am. off for a week Jennifer, Ludden will be, here See...
john scalzi's latest book is "redshirts." among his other novels, "the android's dream," "fuzzy nation" and, of course, "old man's war." he joined us from kpbs, our member station in san diego, where he's attending comic-con. tomorrow, talk of the nation: science friday. i am off for a week. jennifer ludden will be her...
Vietnam changed the U.S. National Guard. The guard was seen then as a way to avoid the draft. But at times during the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Guard and Reserve have made up nearly half of the forces in combat. Next week marks the 40th anniversary of the end of the war in Vietnam. Steve Walsh, of Lakesh...
vietnam changed the u.s national guard the guard was seen then, as a way to avoid the draft but at times during the. recent wars in iraq and afghanistan the guard and reserve have made up. nearly half, of the forces in combat next week marks the 40th anniversary of the end of the war in vietnam steve walsh of lakeshore...
Vietnam changed the. U.S; National Guard The guard was seen then as a way to avoid; the draft But at times during the recent. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan the Guard and Reserve have made up nearly half of the forces in combat Next week marks, the 40th anniversary of the, end of the war in Vietnam Steve Walsh of Lakesho...
vietnam changed the u.s. national guard. the guard was seen then as a way to avoid the draft. but at times during the recent wars in iraq and afghanistan, the guard and reserve have made up nearly half of the forces in combat. next week marks the 40th anniversary of the end of the war in vietnam. steve walsh, of lakesh...
In 1968 Bob McIntire was a college student in Indianapolis having trouble paying for tuition. When he dropped a few courses at Butler University, the draft board called.
in 1968 bob mcintire. was, a college student in indianapolis having trouble paying for, tuition when he dropped a few courses; at butler university the draft board
In 1968 Bob McIntire was a; college student. in Indianapolis having trouble paying for tuition When, he dropped a few courses at Butler University the, draft board
in 1968 bob mcintire was a college student in indianapolis having trouble paying for tuition. when he dropped a few courses at butler university, the draft board called.
Shares in the pioneering electric car company dropped 15 percent on Monday. The timing of the plunge isn't a complete surprise. Yesterday was the first day company insiders and early investors were allowed to sell their shares after the company went public in June.
shares in the pioneering. electric car, company, dropped 15 percent on monday the timing of the plunge isn't a, complete surprise yesterday was the first day company insiders and early investors were allowed. to sell their shares after, the, company went public in
Shares, in the pioneering electric car company dropped 15 percent, on Monday The timing of the plunge isn't a. complete surprise Yesterday was the first, day company insiders and early investors were allowed to sell their, shares after, the company went public in
shares in the pioneering electric car company dropped 15 percent on monday. the timing of the plunge isn't a complete surprise. yesterday was the first day company insiders and early investors were allowed to sell their shares after the company went public in june.
The sell-off comes as several of the world's major carmakers are also stepping into the electric car market.
the sell-off comes as several of the world's major carmakers are also stepping into the electric, car
The sell-off comes as several of the world's major carmakers are also stepping into the electric car
the sell-off comes as several of the world's major carmakers are also stepping into the electric car market.
One of the top athletes in the new Olympic sport of ski halfpipe is in critical condition in a Utah hospital. Twenty-nine-year-old Canadian Sarah Burke was injured when she fell during a training run in Park City earlier this week.
one of the top athletes in, the, new olympic sport of ski halfpipe. is in critical condition in, a. utah hospital twenty-nine-year-old canadian sarah burke was injured; when she fell during a training run in park city. earlier this
One of the top athletes in the; new Olympic sport; of ski halfpipe is in critical condition in a Utah hospital Twenty-nine-year-old Canadian Sarah Burke was injured when she fell during a training run in. Park City earlier this
one of the top athletes in the new olympic sport of ski halfpipe is in critical condition in a utah hospital. twenty-nine-year-old canadian sarah burke was injured when she fell during a training run in park city earlier this week.
Burke is considered a pioneer in a sport where competitors on skis do the same tricks and flips that snowboarders do, all in a super-sized halfpipe. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.
burke is considered a pioneer in a sport where competitors on skis do the same tricks and flips that snowboarders do all in a. super-sized halfpipe npr's tom goldman
Burke is; considered a pioneer in a sport where competitors. on skis; do the same tricks. and flips that snowboarders. do all in, a super-sized halfpipe NPR's Tom. Goldman
burke is considered a pioneer in a sport where competitors on skis do the same tricks and flips that snowboarders do, all in a super-sized halfpipe. npr's tom goldman reports.
In a sport where the potential is always there for spectacular crashes, Sarah Burke's fall reportedly was rather innocuous. She landed after performing a trick. According to one witness, she whiplashed onto her side. The fall tore an artery, which caused bleeding in her brain.
in a sport where the potential is always there for spectacular crashes sarah burke's fall reportedly was rather innocuous she landed after, performing a trick according to one witness she whiplashed onto her side the fall tore an artery, which caused bleeding in. her,
In a sport where the potential is always there for spectacular crashes Sarah Burke's fall reportedly was rather innocuous She landed after performing a trick According to one witness she. whiplashed onto her side The fall tore an artery which. caused bleeding in her
in a sport where the potential is always there for spectacular crashes, sarah burke's fall reportedly was rather innocuous. she landed after performing a trick. according to one witness, she whiplashed onto her side. the fall tore an artery, which caused bleeding in her brain.
We need to observe the course of her brain function before making definitive pronouncements about Sarah's prognosis for recovery.
we need. to. observe, the course of her brain function before, making definitive pronouncements about, sarah's prognosis for
We. need to observe, the course of her brain, function before making definitive pronouncements. about Sarah's prognosis for
we need to observe the course of her brain function before making definitive pronouncements about sarah's prognosis for recovery.
Burke was injured in the same halfpipe where U.S. snowboarder Kevin Pearce suffered a brain injury in 2009. Those in the sport say the Park City halfpipe is one of the best. And the 22-foot walls - they used to be 18 - don't necessarily make it more dangerous.
burke was injured in the same. halfpipe where u.s snowboarder kevin pearce suffered a brain injury in 2009. those in the sport say the park; city halfpipe. is one of the best and, the 22-foot. walls. - they used to be 18 - don't necessarily make it more
Burke was injured in the same halfpipe where U.S snowboarder Kevin Pearce suffered a brain injury in, 2009. Those in the sport. say the Park City halfpipe is one, of the best And the 22-foot, walls - they used to be 18 - don't necessarily make it more
burke was injured in the same halfpipe where u.s. snowboarder kevin pearce suffered a brain injury in 2009. those in the sport say the park city halfpipe is one of the best. and the 22-foot walls - they used to be 18 - don't necessarily make it more dangerous.
This is U.S. ski halfpipe coach Mike Jankowski.
this is u.s ski halfpipe coach mike
This is U.S ski halfpipe coach Mike,
this is u.s. ski halfpipe coach mike jankowski.
It actually becomes safer, in many ways, because you have a broader area to land in.
it actually becomes, safer in many ways because you have a broader area to land
It actually becomes. safer in many ways because you have a broader; area, to land
it actually becomes safer, in many ways, because you have a broader area to land in.
American Jen Hudak is one of Burke's top rivals. Hudak says a big part of her sport is managing fear. And it's going to be harder in the aftermath of Burke's accident.
american jen hudak is one of, burke's top rivals hudak says a big part of her sport is. managing fear and it's going. to be harder in the, aftermath of burke's
American Jen Hudak is, one of Burke's top rivals Hudak says a big part of her sport is managing fear And it's going to be harder in the aftermath of Burke's
american jen hudak is one of burke's top rivals. hudak says a big part of her sport is managing fear. and it's going to be harder in the aftermath of burke's accident.
I would imagine that that sits on everyone's mind. And I think especially for the girls in the sport right now, I think it's something that a lot of them are going to be considering when they're on the hill.
i would imagine that that sits on everyone's mind. and i think especially, for the girls in the sport right now i think it's something that a lot of them are. going to be considering when they're on the
I would imagine that that sits on everyone's mind And I think especially for the girls in the sport right now I think it's something that. a lot, of them are going to be considering when they're on the
i would imagine that that sits on everyone's mind. and i think especially for the girls in the sport right now, i think it's something that a lot of them are going to be considering when they're on the hill.
Hudak considers Burke a friend, and an inspiration. Burke not only was one of those who lobbied hard to get ski halfpipe into the Olympics - it'll start in 2014 - but she fought for the inclusion of women in the sport as well. Burke talked about it in the Ski Channel feature film, "Winter."
hudak considers burke a friend and an, inspiration burke not only was one of those who lobbied, hard to, get; ski halfpipe into the olympics - it'll start, in 2014 - but she fought for the inclusion of. women in the, sport as well burke talked about it; in the ski channel feature; film
Hudak considers Burke a. friend and an. inspiration Burke not. only was, one of those who lobbied hard to get ski, halfpipe into the Olympics. - it'll start in 2014 - but she fought for the inclusion of women in the sport as well Burke talked about it in the Ski Channel feature film
hudak considers burke a friend, and an inspiration. burke not only was one of those who lobbied hard to get ski halfpipe into the olympics - it'll start in 2014 - but she fought for the inclusion of women in the sport as well. burke talked about it in the ski channel feature film, "winter."
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(soundbite of movie
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(soundbite of movie, "winter")
It was a lot of sad calls to my parents, not understanding why I could beat half those boys but they wouldn't let me in the contest. I remember sending emails to X Games, you guys got girls yet?
it was a lot. of sad calls to my parents not understanding why i could; beat half. those boys but they wouldn't let me. in the contest i remember sending, emails to x games you guys. got girls.
It was a lot of. sad calls to my parents not understanding why I could beat half those boys but they wouldn't let me in the contest I remember sending emails to X Games, you guys, got girls
it was a lot of sad calls to my parents, not understanding why i could beat half those boys but they wouldn't let me in the contest. i remember sending emails to x games, you guys got girls yet?
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Her pushing paid off. Girls got into the X Games, where Burke has won four gold medals. Burke has been considered a contender for the first Olympic gold medal in her sport.
her pushing, paid off girls got into the x games; where burke. has won four gold medals burke has; been considered a contender for the; first olympic. gold medal. in her
Her, pushing paid off Girls got into the X. Games where Burke has won four gold medals Burke has been considered a contender for the first Olympic gold medal in her
her pushing paid off. girls got into the x games, where burke has won four gold medals. burke has been considered a contender for the first olympic gold medal in her sport.
Tom Goldman, NPR News.
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From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Lynn Neary.
from npr news this is all things considered i'm lynn
From NPR News this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED I'm Lynn
from npr news, this is all things considered. i'm lynn neary.
And I'm Robert Siegel. The winner of the Heisman trophy is announced this weekend. And, as the world of college football awaits the crowning of this year's best player, we bring you a tale of a past Heisman winner.
and i'm robert siegel the winner of the heisman trophy is announced this weekend and as the, world of college football awaits the crowning of, this year's best. player we bring you a tale of a past heisman
And I'm Robert Siegel The winner of the Heisman trophy is announced this weekend And as the world of college football awaits the crowning of this year's best player we, bring you a tale of a past Heisman
and i'm robert siegel. the winner of the heisman trophy is announced this weekend. and, as the world of college football awaits the crowning of this year's best player, we bring you a tale of a past heisman winner.
Seventy-five years ago, the Ivy League was a hotbed of football talent and Larry Kelley of Yale University was the best. NPR's Mike Pesca picks up the story from there.
seventy-five years ago the. ivy league was a hotbed of football. talent and larry kelley of yale university was. the. best npr's mike pesca picks up the story from;
Seventy-five years ago the. Ivy League was a hotbed of. football talent and Larry Kelley of Yale University was the best NPR's Mike; Pesca picks up the story from
seventy-five years ago, the ivy league was a hotbed of football talent and larry kelley of yale university was the best. npr's mike pesca picks up the story from there.
Jay Berwanger is the answer to the trivia question, who first won the Heisman? But if you want to be clever in a nobody is technically buried in Grant's tomb sort of way, Berwanger didn't win the Heisman. He was the downtown athletic club's first college player of the year, but his award wasn't called the Heisman and t...
jay berwanger is the answer. to the. trivia question who first won the heisman? but if you want to be clever in a nobody is technically buried in grant's tomb sort of way berwanger didn't win the heisman he was the downtown athletic club's first college player of the year but his award wasn't called the, heisman and th...
Jay Berwanger is the answer to the trivia question who first won the. Heisman? But if you want to be clever. in a nobody. is technically buried in Grant's tomb sort of way Berwanger didn't win the Heisman He; was the downtown athletic club's first; college player. of the year but his award wasn't called the Heisman and...
jay berwanger is the answer to the trivia question, who first won the heisman? but if you want to be clever in a nobody is technically buried in grant's tomb sort of way, berwanger didn't win the heisman. he was the downtown athletic club's first college player of the year, but his award wasn't called the heisman and t...
The winner then was Yale end Larry Kelley, who took his trophy and set out not for Detroit, where the Lions offered him a contract, nor St. Louis, where baseball's Cardinals did the same. No, Kelley returned to his old high school to teach history and coach, a coup for the Peddie School of Hightstown, New Jersey, if no...
the winner then was yale end larry kelley who took his trophy and set, out not for detroit where the lions offered him a contract nor st louis where baseball's cardinals did the same no kelley returned to his old high school to teach history and coach a coup for. the peddie school of hightstown. new jersey if not for f...
The winner then was Yale end Larry Kelley who took his trophy and set out not for Detroit where the Lions offered him a contract; nor St Louis where baseball's Cardinals did the same No Kelley returned to his, old; high, school to teach history and coach a coup for the Peddie School of Hightstown New, Jersey if not for...
the winner then was yale end larry kelley, who took his trophy and set out not for detroit, where the lions offered him a contract, nor st. louis, where baseball's cardinals did the same. no, kelley returned to his old high school to teach history and coach, a coup for the peddie school of hightstown, new jersey, if no...
He'd get me down in a crouch. He'd get about - I don't know - 10, 15 feet away and then he'd charge me.
he'd get me down in a crouch he'd get, about - i don't know - 10, 15 feet away and then he'd charge
He'd get me down in a crouch He'd get about - I don't know - 10, 15 feet away and then he'd charge
he'd get me down in a crouch. he'd get about - i don't know - 10, 15 feet away and then he'd charge me.
So how did you handle that?
so how did you handle
So how did you handle
so how did you handle that?
Well, I tackled him.
well i tackled
Well I tackled
well, i tackled him.