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Well, the language is horribly stigmatizing. And, in fact, so offensive that it is hard to even discuss the substantive aspects of the law, and it's never been changed. | well the language is horribly stigmatizing and in fact so offensive that it is hard to even discuss the substantive aspects of the law and it's never been | Well the language is horribly stigmatizing And in fact so offensive that it is hard to even discuss the substantive aspects of the. law and it's never been. | well, the language is horribly stigmatizing. and, in fact, so offensive that it is hard to even discuss the substantive aspects of the law, and it's never been changed. |
Honberg also says it's not particularly helpful to officials who have to decide who should and shouldn't be allowed to buy a gun. | honberg also says it's not particularly helpful to officials who have to decide who. should and shouldn't be allowed to buy a | Honberg also says it's not particularly helpful to officials who have to decide who should and shouldn't be allowed to, buy a | honberg also says it's not particularly helpful to officials who have to decide who should and shouldn't be allowed to buy a gun. |
It's very unhelpful. And the reason its unhelpful is because no one really understands what it means. | it's very unhelpful and the reason its unhelpful is because no one really understands what it | It's very unhelpful And the, reason, its unhelpful is, because no one really understands what it, | it's very unhelpful. and the reason its unhelpful is because no one really understands what it means. |
In 2007, the shooter at Virginia Tech passed two separate background checks without a problem, even though two years earlier he had been found to be a danger to himself and others. Confusion over the language in the law meant his name was never added to the federal database. After those shootings, Congress took steps t... | in 2007, the shooter at virginia tech passed two separate background checks without a problem, even though two years earlier, he had been found to be a. danger to. himself and others confusion over. the language, in the law meant his name was never added to the federal database. after those shootings congress took step... | In, 2007, the shooter at Virginia Tech. passed two separate background checks without a problem even though two years earlier he had been found to be a danger to. himself; and others Confusion over the language in the law meant, his name was. never added to the federal database After those shootings Congress took steps... | in 2007, the shooter at virginia tech passed two separate background checks without a problem, even though two years earlier he had been found to be a danger to himself and others. confusion over the language in the law meant his name was never added to the federal database. after those shootings, congress took steps t... |
But Philip Cook who studies gun violence at Duke says... | but philip cook. who studies gun violence. at duke, | But Philip. Cook who studies gun violence at, Duke | but philip cook who studies gun violence at duke says... |
Mental health records are woefully incomplete. There are something like 30 states that do not submit records. | mental health records are woefully incomplete there are something like 30 states that do not, submit | Mental health records are woefully. incomplete There are something like 30 states that, do not submit | mental health records are woefully incomplete. there are something like 30 states that do not submit records. |
Even now, six years after Virginia Tech. Criminal reporting is better but it's still not perfect. And Cook says even when all these records are accurate and up to date, the current system doesn't do a very good job predicting and preventing future gun crime. He recently completed a study of alleged murderers in the in ... | even now six years after virginia tech criminal reporting is better but it's still not perfect and cook. says even when all these records are, accurate and up to date the current system doesn't do a very good job predicting. and preventing future gun crime he recently completed a study, of alleged murderers in the in | Even now six years after Virginia Tech, Criminal reporting is better but it's still not perfect And Cook says even when all these records are accurate and up to date the current system doesn't. do a very good job predicting and preventing future gun; crime He recently completed a study of alleged murderers in the in | even now, six years after virginia tech. criminal reporting is better but it's still not perfect. and cook says even when all these records are accurate and up to date, the current system doesn't do a very good job predicting and preventing future gun crime. he recently completed a study of alleged murderers in the in ... |
What we found was that only 40 percent of them had a felony conviction in the preceding 10 years. | what we found was that only 40 percent of, them had a. felony conviction in the preceding | What we found was that only 40 percent of them had a felony conviction in the preceding | what we found was that only 40 percent of them had a felony conviction in the preceding 10 years. |
Most of these people could legally buy guns. Cook argues if background checks are going to be effective, they'll have to become more robust. He believes background checks should examine juvenile records, any violent crimes, even histories of alcohol abuse. | most of these people could legally, buy guns cook argues if, background checks are going to be effective they'll have to become more robust he believes background checks should examine juvenile records any violent crimes even histories of alcohol | Most of these people could legally buy guns Cook argues if background checks are going to be effective they'll have to become more robust He believes background checks should examine juvenile records any violent crimes even histories of alcohol | most of these people could legally buy guns. cook argues if background checks are going to be effective, they'll have to become more robust. he believes background checks should examine juvenile records, any violent crimes, even histories of alcohol abuse. |
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This is MORNING EDITION, from NPR News. Good morning. I'm Renee Montagne. | this is morning edition from. npr news good morning, i'm renee | This is MORNING EDITION from NPR News Good morning I'm Renee | this is morning edition, from npr news. good morning. i'm renee montagne. |
And I'm Steve Inskeep. | and i'm steve | And. I'm Steve | and i'm steve inskeep. |
The world's most famous arms dealer arrived in New York last night. Viktor Bout came wearing handcuffs. He is a former Soviet intelligence officer. He did deals around the world, until he was arrested in Thailand in 2008. And after a long delay, Thai officials finally sent him to the United States this week. | the world's most famous, arms dealer arrived in new york last night viktor bout came, wearing handcuffs he is a former soviet intelligence officer he did, deals around the world until he was arrested in. thailand in 2008. and after a, long. delay thai officials finally sent him to the united states this | The world's most, famous arms dealer arrived in New, York last night Viktor Bout came wearing handcuffs He, is a former Soviet intelligence. officer He did deals around the world until he was arrested in, Thailand. in 2008. And after, a long delay; Thai officials finally sent him to, the, United States this | the world's most famous arms dealer arrived in new york last night. viktor bout came wearing handcuffs. he is a former soviet intelligence officer. he did deals around the world, until he was arrested in thailand in 2008. and after a long delay, thai officials finally sent him to the united states this week. |
Douglas Farah co-authored a book about the dealer whose business took off at the end of the Cold War. | douglas farah co-authored a book about the dealer whose. business took. off, at the end of the cold | Douglas Farah co-authored a, book, about the dealer whose business took off at the end of, the Cold | douglas farah co-authored a book about the dealer whose business took off at the end of the cold war. |
Mr. DOUGLAS FARAH (Author, "Merchant of Death") He saw the vast potential of marrying the unguarded arsenals of the former Soviet bloc with the airplanes the had been abandoned across the tarmacs of the former Soviet Union and simply began flying aircraft and weapons out of the former Soviet bloc and into the wars that... | mr; douglas farah (author "merchant, of death") he saw the vast potential of marrying the unguarded arsenals of the former soviet, bloc with the airplanes the had been abandoned, across the tarmacs of the former soviet union and simply began flying aircraft and, weapons out of the former soviet bloc and into the wars t... | Mr DOUGLAS, FARAH (Author "Merchant of Death") He saw the vast potential of marrying the unguarded arsenals of the former Soviet, bloc with the airplanes the had been abandoned across the tarmacs of the former Soviet Union and simply began flying aircraft and weapons out of the former Soviet bloc; and into the wars tha... | mr. douglas farah (author, "merchant of death") he saw the vast potential of marrying the unguarded arsenals of the former soviet bloc with the airplanes the had been abandoned across the tarmacs of the former soviet union and simply began flying aircraft and weapons out of the former soviet bloc and into the wars that... |
And how did he get caught? | and. how did he get | And. how did. he get | and how did he get caught? |
He got caught in a sting operation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, who he believed were agents of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia - the FARC. And they pretended to want to buy weapons from him. And with that, they were able to arrest him for arming a terrorist group with intent to kill Americans. | he got caught in a sting operation by the drug enforcement administration who he believed were agents of the revolutionary, armed forces of colombia - the farc and they pretended to want to buy weapons from him. and with that they were able to arrest him for, arming a terrorist group with intent to kill | He got caught in a sting operation by the Drug Enforcement Administration who he believed were. agents of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. - the FARC And they pretended to want to buy. weapons from him And with that they were able to, arrest him for arming a. terrorist group with intent, to. kill | he got caught in a sting operation by the drug enforcement administration, who he believed were agents of the revolutionary armed forces of colombia - the farc. and they pretended to want to buy weapons from him. and with that, they were able to arrest him for arming a terrorist group with intent to kill americans. |
And is that where American jurisdiction comes into that? | and is that where, american jurisdiction comes into | And is that where, American jurisdiction comes into | and is that where american jurisdiction comes into that? |
Yes, because he was dealing with a known terrorist organization with the stated intent to kill Americans. | yes because he was dealing with a known terrorist organization with, the stated intent to kill | Yes because he was dealing with a known terrorist, organization with the stated intent to kill | yes, because he was dealing with a known terrorist organization with the stated intent to kill americans. |
And Thailand had a little bit of trouble accepting that and extraditing this man? | and thailand had a little bit of trouble accepting that and extraditing this | And Thailand had a little bit of trouble accepting that and extraditing this | and thailand had a little bit of trouble accepting that and extraditing this man? |
They had a huge amount of trouble. There was a lot of political pressure. They publicly expressed their fear of offending either the United States or Russia with whatever decision they took. And then at the last minute, they decided to extradite him. | they had a huge amount of trouble there was a lot of political pressure they publicly expressed their fear of offending, either the united states. or russia with whatever. decision they took and then at the last minute, they decided to extradite | They had a huge amount, of trouble There was a lot of political, pressure They publicly expressed their fear of offending either the United States or Russia with whatever decision they took And then at the last minute they decided to extradite. | they had a huge amount of trouble. there was a lot of political pressure. they publicly expressed their fear of offending either the united states or russia with whatever decision they took. and then at the last minute, they decided to extradite him. |
Why was Russia fighting so hard to make sure that this man was not extradited and sent to New York? I mean, theoretically, he was committing a crime against Russia. He was stealing weapons from Russia and sending them abroad. | why was russia fighting so hard to make sure that this man was, not extradited and sent to new york? i mean, theoretically, he was committing a, crime against russia, he, was. stealing weapons from russia and sending them | Why was Russia fighting so hard to make sure that this man was not extradited. and sent to New York? I mean theoretically he was committing a crime against Russia He was, stealing weapons from Russia and sending them, | why was russia fighting so hard to make sure that this man was not extradited and sent to new york? i mean, theoretically, he was committing a crime against russia. he was stealing weapons from russia and sending them abroad. |
Well, I think it's clear that in the latter part of his career, Bout had become much more a creature of the Russia state. And when the initial Interpol red notice went out for his arrest in 2002, he went back to Moscow and they denied he was there, even while he was living publicly. So I think there's clearly some comp... | well, i. think it's clear that in, the latter part of his career bout had become much more a creature of the russia state and when the initial interpol red notice went out for his; arrest in 2002, he went back to moscow and they denied he was there even while. he was living publicly so i think there's clearly some comp... | Well I think it's clear that in the latter part of his career Bout had become much more a creature of the Russia state, And when the initial, Interpol red notice went out for his arrest in 2002, he went back to Moscow and they denied he was there; even while he was living publicly, So I think there's clearly some compl... | well, i think it's clear that in the latter part of his career, bout had become much more a creature of the russia state. and when the initial interpol red notice went out for his arrest in 2002, he went back to moscow and they denied he was there, even while he was living publicly. so i think there's clearly some comp... |
Well, that raises another level of legal complexity, I suppose, because I think we could probably - without trying to hard - find Americans who have sent weapons to militant groups at some point over the decades, because that was U.S. policy at the time and they were quietly arming somebody. Could Russia conceivably cl... | well that raises another level of legal complexity. i suppose because i. think we could probably - without trying to hard, - find, americans who have sent weapons to militant groups at, some point over the decades because, that was u.s policy at the time. and they were quietly arming somebody. could russia conceivably ... | Well that raises another level of legal complexity I suppose because, I think we could probably - without trying to hard - find Americans who have. sent weapons, to militant groups at some point over the decades because. that was, U.S policy at the. time and they were quietly arming somebody Could Russia conceivably cl... | well, that raises another level of legal complexity, i suppose, because i think we could probably - without trying to hard - find americans who have sent weapons to militant groups at some point over the decades, because that was u.s. policy at the time and they were quietly arming somebody. could russia conceivably cl... |
Jayantha used to have a pigtail. He says the men cut if off and also hacked at his beard, filling his mouth with more hair. | jayantha used to have a pigtail. he says the. men cut if off and also hacked at his, beard filling his mouth with more | Jayantha used to have a pigtail He says the men cut if off and also. hacked at his beard filling. his mouth with more | jayantha used to have a pigtail. he says the men cut if off and also hacked at his beard, filling his mouth with more hair. |
Mirkarimi's proposals calls on grocers to use recyclable paper, compostable plastic or reusable bags. But that's vigorously opposed by the grocery industry. Peter Larkin, president of the California Grocers Association, says his member stores already have an active plastic bag-recycling program. | mirkarimi's proposals calls on grocers to use recyclable paper compostable plastic or reusable; bags but that's vigorously opposed by the grocery industry peter larkin president of the california grocers association says his member stores already have an active plastic bag-recycling | Mirkarimi's proposals calls on grocers to use recyclable paper compostable plastic or, reusable bags But that's vigorously opposed by the grocery. industry Peter Larkin president of the California Grocers Association says his member stores already have an active. plastic bag-recycling | mirkarimi's proposals calls on grocers to use recyclable paper, compostable plastic or reusable bags. but that's vigorously opposed by the grocery industry. peter larkin, president of the california grocers association, says his member stores already have an active plastic bag-recycling program. |
In our opinion, it'll frustrate our efforts to continue to reduce, reuse and recycle carryout bags. Second, it will raise cost of doing business for us, which will translate to increased costs for the consumers. It may unintentionally lead to the use of paper bags only, which, if that happened, it would increase waste. | in our opinion it'll frustrate, our efforts to continue to reduce reuse and recycle, carryout bags second it will raise cost of doing business for us which will translate to increased costs for the consumers it may unintentionally, lead to the use of paper bags only, which if that happened it would increase, | In our opinion it'll frustrate our efforts to continue to reduce reuse; and recycle carryout bags Second it. will raise cost of doing business for us which will translate to increased costs for the, consumers It may unintentionally lead, to. the use of paper bags only which. if, that happened it would increase | in our opinion, it'll frustrate our efforts to continue to reduce, reuse and recycle carryout bags. second, it will raise cost of doing business for us, which will translate to increased costs for the consumers. it may unintentionally lead to the use of paper bags only, which, if that happened, it would increase waste. |
The grocers in the city have been at odds since 2005 when officials first proposed a 17-cent tax on every plastic bag. That's when the grocers agreed to voluntarily cut back. But Supervisor Mirkarimi says the program failed. | the grocers in the city have been at. odds since 2005 when officials first proposed a 17-cent tax. on every plastic bag that's when the grocers agreed, to voluntarily cut back but supervisor mirkarimi says the program | The grocers, in the city have been at odds since 2005 when officials first proposed a 17-cent tax on every plastic bag That's when the grocers agreed to voluntarily cut back But Supervisor Mirkarimi says the program | the grocers in the city have been at odds since 2005 when officials first proposed a 17-cent tax on every plastic bag. that's when the grocers agreed to voluntarily cut back. but supervisor mirkarimi says the program failed. |
Their heart wasn't in it and they did a very lackluster job. And frankly they didn't meet the terms of the agreement. | their heart wasn't in it and they did a very lackluster job and frankly they didn't meet the terms of the | Their heart wasn't in it and they did a very lackluster. job And frankly they didn't meet the terms of the | their heart wasn't in it and they did a very lackluster job. and frankly they didn't meet the terms of the agreement. |
Grocers Association President Peter Larkin. | grocers association, president, peter, | Grocers Association President, Peter | grocers association president peter larkin. |
We think it was a wild success. And I, again, do not understand why they continue to say we did not live up to our side of the bargain. I think that that is just false. | we think it was a wild success and i again do not understand, why they continue to say we did not live up to our side. of the bargain i think that that is just | We think it was a wild success And I again. do not understand why they continue to say. we did not live up to our, side of the bargain I. think that that is. just | we think it was a wild success. and i, again, do not understand why they continue to say we did not live up to our side of the bargain. i think that that is just false. |
What is not in dispute is a potential domino effect if San Francisco bans plastic grocery bags. They've already been outlawed in South Africa, Thailand and Bangladesh. Ireland imposes a plastic bag tax. Larkin says he expects a potential ban here would spread in California. | what is not in dispute is a. potential domino effect if san francisco; bans plastic grocery bags they've already been outlawed in south africa thailand and bangladesh ireland imposes a plastic bag tax larkin says he expects a, potential ban here would spread in | What is not in dispute. is a potential domino effect, if San Francisco bans plastic grocery bags They've already been outlawed in South Africa Thailand and Bangladesh Ireland imposes; a plastic bag tax Larkin says he. expects a, potential ban here would spread in, | what is not in dispute is a potential domino effect if san francisco bans plastic grocery bags. they've already been outlawed in south africa, thailand and bangladesh. ireland imposes a plastic bag tax. larkin says he expects a potential ban here would spread in california. |
Yes, I'm terribly afraid that if San Francisco does it, it may show up in many other communities. | yes i'm terribly afraid that if san francisco does it it may show up in many other | Yes I'm terribly afraid that if San Francisco does it it may show. up in many other | yes, i'm terribly afraid that if san francisco does it, it may show up in many other communities. |
Judging from an unscientific survey of shoppers outside a large grocery store in San Francisco's Mission District, the proposed ban is a popular idea, at least with Pat Coleman. | judging from an unscientific survey of shoppers outside. a large grocery store in san francisco's mission district the proposed ban is a popular; idea at least with pat | Judging from an unscientific survey, of shoppers outside a large grocery store in San Francisco's Mission District the proposed ban is a popular idea at. least with, Pat | judging from an unscientific survey of shoppers outside a large grocery store in san francisco's mission district, the proposed ban is a popular idea, at least with pat coleman. |
Well, as far as I'm concerned, if they bag it, I don't care what they bag it in. They can just usually bag it in paper, you know, and I'll recycle the paper no problem. As long as it's got handles on it. | well as far as i'm concerned if they bag it i don't care what they bag it in they can just usually bag it in paper you know and i'll recycle the paper no problem as, long as it's. got handles on | Well as far as I'm concerned if they bag. it. I don't care what they bag it in They can just usually bag it. in paper you know and, I'll recycle the paper no problem As, long as it's got handles on | well, as far as i'm concerned, if they bag it, i don't care what they bag it in. they can just usually bag it in paper, you know, and i'll recycle the paper no problem. as long as it's got handles on it. |
Consultant Michael Dane(ph) agrees. | consultant michael | Consultant Michael | consultant michael dane(ph) agrees. |
With all this plastic flying around, it's not only a nuisance but also an eyesore. | with all this plastic flying around it's not only a nuisance but also an. | With all this plastic flying around it's; not; only a nuisance, but also an | with all this plastic flying around, it's not only a nuisance but also an eyesore. |
The proposed ban is endorsed by a majority of the board of supervisors and Mayor Gavin Newsome. Whether it will apply to chain pharmacies as well as the city's largest grocers will be debated later this month. | the proposed ban is; endorsed by a majority of the board of supervisors. and mayor gavin newsome whether. it will apply to; chain pharmacies, as well as, the, city's largest grocers will be debated later this | The proposed ban is endorsed by a majority of the board of. supervisors and. Mayor Gavin Newsome Whether it will apply to chain pharmacies, as well as the city's largest grocers will be. debated later this | the proposed ban is endorsed by a majority of the board of supervisors and mayor gavin newsome. whether it will apply to chain pharmacies as well as the city's largest grocers will be debated later this month. |
Richard Gonzales, NPR News, San Francisco. | richard gonzales npr news san | Richard Gonzales, NPR News San | richard gonzales, npr news, san francisco. |
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Thousands are out on the streets of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, for a demonstration marking the second anniversary of the massive truck bombing that killed a former prime minister. Rafik Hariri died along with 22 other people. Since that assassination, Lebanon has seen a string of attacks, shootings, and bombings aim... | thousands are out on the streets of the, lebanese capital, beirut for a, demonstration marking the second. anniversary of the massive truck bombing that killed a former prime. minister rafik hariri died along with 22 other people since that assassination, lebanon has seen a string of attacks shootings and bombings aime... | Thousands are out on the streets of the Lebanese capital Beirut for a demonstration marking the second anniversary of the massive truck bombing that killed a former prime minister Rafik. Hariri died along with 22 other people Since that assassination Lebanon has seen a string of attacks shootings and bombings aimed at ... | thousands are out on the streets of the lebanese capital, beirut, for a demonstration marking the second anniversary of the massive truck bombing that killed a former prime minister. rafik hariri died along with 22 other people. since that assassination, lebanon has seen a string of attacks, shootings, and bombings aim... |
NPR's Peter Kenyon joins us now from downtown Beirut. | npr's peter kenyon joins us now from downtown | NPR's Peter, Kenyon joins us now from downtown | npr's peter kenyon joins us now from downtown beirut. |
Hello. | hello. | ||
Hi, Renee. | hi | Hi | hi, renee. |
What is the scene there today? | what is the scene there | What is the scene there | what is the scene there today? |
Well it is a sunny day as opposed to the (unintelligible) day yesterday, and it is a very large turnout here. This very large downtown square, where Rafik Hariri is buried, by the way, is essentially divided. On the side I'm talking to you from here there's thousands of pro-government demonstrators, and then there's a ... | well it is a sunny day as opposed to; the (unintelligible) day yesterday and it is a very large, turnout here this very large downtown square where rafik. hariri is buried by the way is essentially divided on the side i'm talking to you from here there's, thousands, of pro-government demonstrators and then there's a wi... | Well it. is a sunny day as opposed to the (unintelligible) day yesterday, and it is a very large turnout here This very large downtown square where Rafik Hariri. is buried by the way is essentially. divided On the side I'm talking to you from here there's thousands of pro-government demonstrators and then there's a wid... | well it is a sunny day as opposed to the (unintelligible) day yesterday, and it is a very large turnout here. this very large downtown square, where rafik hariri is buried, by the way, is essentially divided. on the side i'm talking to you from here there's thousands of pro-government demonstrators, and then there's a ... |
On this side of the square there is a definite feeling that they're trying to recapture the spirit of the original rally, which was actually March 14th three years ago. That's the one that galvanized Lebanon's Sunni, Christian and Druze communities into a coalition that formed a new majority in the legislature. The pro... | on this side of the, square there, is a definite feeling that they're trying to recapture the spirit. of the original rally, which was actually. march 14th three, years ago, that's the one that galvanized lebanon's sunni christian and druze, communities into, a coalition that formed a new majority in the legislature th... | On this side of, the square there is a definite feeling that they're trying to recapture the spirit of the original rally which was actually March 14th three years, ago That's the one that galvanized Lebanon's Sunni Christian and Druze communities into a coalition that formed a new majority in; the legislature The pro-... | on this side of the square there is a definite feeling that they're trying to recapture the spirit of the original rally, which was actually march 14th three years ago. that's the one that galvanized lebanon's sunni, christian and druze communities into a coalition that formed a new majority in the legislature. the pro... |
So again, the side you're standing on is largely pro-government. And with Lebanese politics being what they are - anti- or against Syria - which had had a lot of say in Lebanon for many years; what about the opposite side of the square there - the opposition protestors? | so. again the side you're standing on is largely pro-government and with lebanese, politics being, what they are - anti- or against syria - which had had a lot of say in. lebanon, for many years what about the opposite side of the square there - the opposition | So again the, side you're standing on is, largely pro-government And with Lebanese politics being what, they are - anti- or against Syria - which had had a lot of say in Lebanon for many years what about the opposite side of the square there - the opposition | so again, the side you're standing on is largely pro-government. and with lebanese politics being what they are - anti- or against syria - which had had a lot of say in lebanon for many years; what about the opposite side of the square there - the opposition protestors? |
They are not out in force today but they will be back. Everyone here is saying that; there is no question. They are still determined to topple this government, form a unity government which would essentially give Hezbollah and the opposition forces much more power. And given the size of today's rally we're likely to se... | they are not out in force today but they; will be back everyone here is saying that. there is no question they are still determined to topple this government. form a unity government which, would essentially give hezbollah and the opposition forces much more power and given the size of today's rally we're likely to see... | They are not out in force today but they will be back Everyone. here is saying that there is no question They are still determined, to topple this government form a unity government which would essentially give Hezbollah, and the opposition forces much more power And given the size of today's rally we're likely to see ... | they are not out in force today but they will be back. everyone here is saying that; there is no question. they are still determined to topple this government, form a unity government which would essentially give hezbollah and the opposition forces much more power. and given the size of today's rally we're likely to se... |
And yesterday, though, a couple of buses were bombed, you know, a sad and bad sign. Explosions being blamed on Syria, by some Lebanese lawmakers. | and yesterday though a couple of buses were bombed you know a sad and bad sign explosions being blamed on syria by some lebanese | And yesterday though. a couple of buses were bombed you know a sad and bad sign Explosions being blamed. on Syria by some. Lebanese, | and yesterday, though, a couple of buses were bombed, you know, a sad and bad sign. explosions being blamed on syria, by some lebanese lawmakers. |
Yes, it's a new wrinkle; as you mentioned earlier, the first attack against civilians since the civil war. The comment I heard most frequently yesterday up in the village of Ain Alaq is that this is too much like Iraq for my taste. | yes it's a new wrinkle as you mentioned earlier the first attack against civilians since the; civil war the comment i heard most frequently yesterday, up in the village of ain alaq is that this is too much like iraq for, my | Yes it's a. new wrinkle as you mentioned earlier the first attack against civilians since the civil war The comment I heard most. frequently yesterday. up in the village of Ain Alaq is that this. is too much like Iraq. for my | yes, it's a new wrinkle; as you mentioned earlier, the first attack against civilians since the civil war. the comment i heard most frequently yesterday up in the village of ain alaq is that this is too much like iraq for my taste. |
But it's also a reminder of Lebanon's own civil war, which began with an attack on a bus in 1975. Many here do believe that Syria is behind the bombing. Damascus has denied any role in any of the 15 or so attacks in the last two years, including that against Rafik Hariri. | but it's also a reminder, of lebanon's own civil, war which. began with an attack on a bus in 1975. many here do believe that syria is behind the bombing damascus has denied any, role in any of the 15 or so attacks in the last two years including that against rafik | But it's also a reminder of Lebanon's. own civil war which began with an attack on. a bus in 1975. Many here do believe, that Syria is behind the bombing Damascus has denied any role in any of the 15 or so attacks in the last, two years including that against Rafik | but it's also a reminder of lebanon's own civil war, which began with an attack on a bus in 1975. many here do believe that syria is behind the bombing. damascus has denied any role in any of the 15 or so attacks in the last two years, including that against rafik hariri. |
It's a little hard to hear you there in Beirut, but let me just ask you a final question. Syria has also been implicated in Hariri's assassination, by those conducting an investigation. Where does that investigation stand at two years on? | it's a little hard to hear you there in beirut but let. me just ask you a final question syria has also. been implicated in hariri's assassination by those conducting an investigation where does. that investigation stand at, two years | It's a little. hard to, hear you there in. Beirut but let. me just ask you a final question Syria has also been implicated in Hariri's assassination by those conducting an investigation Where does, that investigation stand, at two years | it's a little hard to hear you there in beirut, but let me just ask you a final question. syria has also been implicated in hariri's assassination, by those conducting an investigation. where does that investigation stand at two years on? |
Srinivasan got this reception from Utah Republican Orrin Hatch. | srinivasan got this reception from utah republican orrin | Srinivasan got this reception from Utah Republican Orrin | srinivasan got this reception from utah republican orrin hatch. |
That's Vic Fischer, one of those who fought for Alaskan statehood, talking with us from Anchorage about his state's upcoming 50th birthday. 2009 is the bicentennial birth year of a master of the macabre. | that's vic fischer one of those who fought for alaskan statehood talking with us from, anchorage about his state's upcoming 50th birthday 2009 is the bicentennial birth year of a master of the | That's Vic Fischer one of those who fought for, Alaskan statehood talking with us from Anchorage about his state's upcoming 50th. birthday 2009 is the bicentennial birth year, of a. master of the | that's vic fischer, one of those who fought for alaskan statehood, talking with us from anchorage about his state's upcoming 50th birthday. 2009 is the bicentennial birth year of a master of the macabre. |
(Soundbite of poem "The bells") | (soundbite of poem "the | (Soundbite of poem "The; | (soundbite of poem "the bells") |
(Reading) Oh, the bells, bells, bells. What a tale, their terror tells of despair. How they clang and crash and roar. What a horror they outpour on the bosom of the palpitating air. | (reading) oh the bells bells bells what a tale their terror tells of despair how they clang and crash and roar what a horror they outpour on the bosom of the palpitating | (Reading) Oh the bells bells bells What a tale their terror. tells of despair How they clang, and crash and roar What a horror; they outpour on the bosom of the palpitating | (reading) oh, the bells, bells, bells. what a tale, their terror tells of despair. how they clang and crash and roar. what a horror they outpour on the bosom of the palpitating air. |
That's from Edgar Allan Poe's poem "The Bells," read by Helen McKenna Uff. She's a park ranger at the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site in Philadelphia. And 2009 is a big year for her. | that's from edgar allan poe's poem "the bells" read, by helen mckenna uff she's a park. ranger at the edgar allan poe national historic, site, in philadelphia and 2009 is, a big year for | That's from. Edgar Allan Poe's poem "The Bells" read. by Helen McKenna Uff She's a park ranger at. the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site in Philadelphia And 2009 is a big year for, | that's from edgar allan poe's poem "the bells," read by helen mckenna uff. she's a park ranger at the edgar allan poe national historic site in philadelphia. and 2009 is a big year for her. |
Oh, boy. January 19th, Poe will be 200 years old. And it's going to be a big year for us. We're going to do it all year. | oh boy january 19th poe will be 200 years old and it's going to be a big year for us we're going to do it all | Oh boy January 19th Poe. will be. 200 years old And it's going to be a big year for us We're going to do, it all | oh, boy. january 19th, poe will be 200 years old. and it's going to be a big year for us. we're going to do it all year. |
There are any number of cities that want to stake a claim to Edgar Allan Poe, and I wouldn't have thought immediately or Philadelphia, I have to say. | there are any number of cities that want to, stake a claim to edgar allan poe and i. wouldn't have thought immediately or philadelphia i have to | There are any. number of. cities that want to stake a claim to Edgar Allan Poe and I wouldn't have thought immediately or Philadelphia. I have to | there are any number of cities that want to stake a claim to edgar allan poe, and i wouldn't have thought immediately or philadelphia, i have to say. |
Oh, no. We don't have a football team named after one of his poems. He's not buried in our city. So that covers Baltimore right there. | oh no we don't have a football team; named after one of his. poems he's not buried in our city so that covers baltimore right, | Oh no We don't have a football team named after one of his poems. He's not buried in our city So that covers Baltimore, right | oh, no. we don't have a football team named after one of his poems. he's not buried in our city. so that covers baltimore right there. |
The Ravens. | the | The | the ravens. |
Yeah, the Ravens. And he's buried in Baltimore. And he was born in Boston. And he was raised in Virginia. So, you know, those places people would tend to think of first. But he spent six years in Philadelphia, and they happened to be the most productive of his life. So we get to claim the highlights of his literary car... | yeah. the ravens and he's; buried in baltimore and, he was born in boston. and he was raised in virginia so you know those places people would tend. to think of first but he spent six years in philadelphia and they happened to be the most productive of his life so we get to claim the. highlights of his literary | Yeah the Ravens And he's buried in; Baltimore And he, was born in Boston. And he was raised in Virginia So you know those, places people would tend to think of first But he spent; six years in Philadelphia and they happened to be the most productive of his life So. we get to claim the highlights, of his literary | yeah, the ravens. and he's buried in baltimore. and he was born in boston. and he was raised in virginia. so, you know, those places people would tend to think of first. but he spent six years in philadelphia, and they happened to be the most productive of his life. so we get to claim the highlights of his literary car... |
And what would those be? | and what would those | And what would those | and what would those be? |
He started to really master the horror genre while he was here. So some of the great classics like "Fall of the House of Usher," "Tell-Tale Heart," "Black Cat," "Masque of the Red Death," "Pit and the Pendulum" - so these were all written here in Philadelphia. | he started to really master the horror genre while he, was. here so some of the great classics like "fall of the house of usher" "tell-tale heart" "black, cat" "masque of the red death" "pit and the pendulum" - so these; were all written here in | He started to; really master the horror genre while he was. here So some of the great classics like "Fall of the House of Usher" "Tell-Tale Heart" "Black. Cat" "Masque of the Red Death" "Pit and the Pendulum" - so these. were all written here in | he started to really master the horror genre while he was here. so some of the great classics like "fall of the house of usher," "tell-tale heart," "black cat," "masque of the red death," "pit and the pendulum" - so these were all written here in philadelphia. |
There is, of course, another big bicentennial coming up in 2009, the Lincoln bicentennial. | there is of course another, big bicentennial coming up in 2009, the lincoln | There is of course another, big bicentennial coming up in 2009, the Lincoln | there is, of course, another big bicentennial coming up in 2009, the lincoln bicentennial. |
Yeah. | yeah. | ||
Do you worry that poor Edgar Allan Poe is just going to get kind of lost in the shuffle? | do you. worry that poor edgar allan. poe is just going to get kind of lost, in, the, | Do you worry that poor Edgar Allan Poe is just, going; to get kind of lost in the | do you worry that poor edgar allan poe is just going to get kind of lost in the shuffle? |
No, not at all. Poe has a lot of passionate, devoted fans. And they're just really looking forward to this whole year to have their boy on the map. | no, not. at all. poe has a, lot of passionate devoted fans and they're, just really looking forward to this whole year to have; their boy on the; | No not at all Poe has, a lot of passionate devoted fans And they're just really looking forward to this whole year, to have their boy on the | no, not at all. poe has a lot of passionate, devoted fans. and they're just really looking forward to this whole year to have their boy on the map. |
Well, Helen McKenna Uff, happy Edgar Allan Poe bicentennial in 2009. | well helen mckenna uff happy edgar allan poe bicentennial in | Well Helen McKenna Uff happy Edgar, Allan Poe bicentennial in | well, helen mckenna uff, happy edgar allan poe bicentennial in 2009. |
Thank you. | thank | Thank | thank you. |
And I wonder if you would mind taking us out with some reading of something he wrote in Philadelphia. How about "The Tell-Tale Heart"? | and. i wonder if you would mind taking us out with some reading of something he wrote in philadelphia how about "the, tell-tale | And I wonder, if you would mind taking us out with some reading of something he wrote in Philadelphia How about "The Tell-Tale | and i wonder if you would mind taking us out with some reading of something he wrote in philadelphia. how about "the tell-tale heart"? |
Excellent. | excellent. | ||
(Soundbite of short story "The Tell-Tale Heart") | (soundbite of short story "the tell-tale | (Soundbite of short story "The Tell-Tale | (soundbite of short story "the tell-tale heart") |
(Reading) I felt that I must scream or die! - and now - again! - hark! louder! louder! louder! "Villains!" I shrieked, "dissemble no more! I admit the deed!- tear up the planks!- here, here! - it is the beating of his hideous heart!" | (reading) i felt that i must scream or die! - and now - again! - hark! louder! louder! louder! "villains!" i shrieked, "dissemble no more! i admit the deed!- tear up the planks!- here here! - it is the beating of his hideous | (Reading) I felt that I must scream or die! - and now - again! - hark! louder! louder! louder! "Villains!" I shrieked "dissemble no more! I admit the deed!- tear up the planks!- here here! - it is the beating of his, hideous | (reading) i felt that i must scream or die! - and now - again! - hark! louder! louder! louder! "villains!" i shrieked, "dissemble no more! i admit the deed!- tear up the planks!- here, here! - it is the beating of his hideous heart!" |
(Soundbite of song "Auld Lang Syne") | (soundbite of song "auld lang | (Soundbite of song, "Auld. Lang | (soundbite of song "auld lang syne") |
From historic anniversaries to more frivolous interests now, some new trends for the New Year. We wondered what 2009 will taste like. So we asked Lynn Dornblaser of the global market research company Mintel for her predictions on flavor trends for the New Year. | from historic anniversaries to more frivolous interests, now some new trends for the new year we wondered what; 2009 will taste like so we asked lynn dornblaser of the global market research company, mintel; for her predictions on flavor trends for. the new | From historic anniversaries to more frivolous interests now some new trends for the New. Year We wondered what 2009 will taste like So we asked Lynn Dornblaser of the global market research company Mintel for her predictions on flavor trends, for the, New | from historic anniversaries to more frivolous interests now, some new trends for the new year. we wondered what 2009 will taste like. so we asked lynn dornblaser of the global market research company mintel for her predictions on flavor trends for the new year. |
Top five. First one would be lavender. What we're seeing is lavender in food and beverage, usually paired with very familiar flavors, so quite often lavender with chocolate. | top five first one. would be lavender what we're seeing is lavender, in food and beverage usually paired with very familiar flavors so quite often lavender with | Top five First one would be lavender. What we're, seeing is lavender. in food and beverage usually paired with, very, familiar flavors so quite often lavender. with | top five. first one would be lavender. what we're seeing is lavender in food and beverage, usually paired with very familiar flavors, so quite often lavender with chocolate. |
Lavender and chocolate sounds - well, it sounds interesting. | lavender and chocolate sounds, - well it sounds | Lavender, and chocolate; sounds - well it sounds | lavender and chocolate sounds - well, it sounds interesting. |
It's very yummy. Most of the people I know who've tasted a chocolate bar with lavender in it say that it's very feminine. | it's very yummy most of the people i know, who've tasted a chocolate bar with lavender in it say that it's very | It's very yummy Most of the people; I know who've tasted a chocolate; bar with lavender in it say that, it's very | it's very yummy. most of the people i know who've tasted a chocolate bar with lavender in it say that it's very feminine. |
OK. Lavender. | ok | OK | ok. lavender. |
Lavender. The next one would be cactus. | lavender the next one would be | Lavender The next one would be | lavender. the next one would be cactus. |
Cactus? | cactus? | ||
Yes. We see cactus in Latin America, of course, in all types of foods and beverages, but it's beginning to expand to North America. So I think what we're going to see is cactus flavors in, let's say, functional waters, think like vitamin water type of drinks, and also in salty snacks. | yes we see cactus in latin america of course in all types of foods and beverages but it's. beginning to expand to north america so i think what we're going to see is cactus flavors in. let's say functional waters think like vitamin water type, of drinks and also in salty | Yes We. see cactus in Latin America of course in all types of foods. and beverages but it's beginning to expand to North America So I think what we're going to see is cactus flavors in let's say functional, waters think like vitamin water type of drinks and also in salty | yes. we see cactus in latin america, of course, in all types of foods and beverages, but it's beginning to expand to north america. so i think what we're going to see is cactus flavors in, let's say, functional waters, think like vitamin water type of drinks, and also in salty snacks. |
OK. So we have lavender, cactus. What's third on your list? | ok so we have lavender cactus what's third on your | OK So we have lavender cactus What's third on your | ok. so we have lavender, cactus. what's third on your list? |
Third on my list is persimmon. Persimmon I'm calling the new pomegranate, not because of its functional benefits or because of its nutritional benefits, but because of its uniqueness. Persimmon is a fruit that's native to the Middle East, but also to New England. And we are beginning to see it showing up in a few ways,... | third on my list is persimmon persimmon i'm. calling the new pomegranate not because, of its functional benefits or because, of its nutritional benefits, but because of its uniqueness persimmon is a fruit that's native to the middle east but also to new, england and we are beginning to see, it showing up; in a few ways... | Third on my list is persimmon Persimmon I'm calling the new pomegranate not because of its functional benefits or because of its, nutritional benefits but because of its, uniqueness. Persimmon is a fruit, that's. native to the Middle East but also to New England And we are beginning to see it showing up in, a few ways ... | third on my list is persimmon. persimmon i'm calling the new pomegranate, not because of its functional benefits or because of its nutritional benefits, but because of its uniqueness. persimmon is a fruit that's native to the middle east, but also to new england. and we are beginning to see it showing up in a few ways,... |
OK. So, we have lavender, cactus, persimmon. | ok so we have. lavender cactus | OK So we have lavender cactus | ok. so, we have lavender, cactus, persimmon. |
Well, the next one I would say might be masala, which is kind of the kissing cousin to curry. Different flavor profile. Sometimes very hot, sometimes quite mild. | well the next one i would say might be masala which is kind of the kissing, cousin to curry different flavor profile sometimes very hot sometimes quite | Well the next one I would say might be masala which is kind of the kissing cousin to curry Different flavor profile Sometimes very hot sometimes quite | well, the next one i would say might be masala, which is kind of the kissing cousin to curry. different flavor profile. sometimes very hot, sometimes quite mild. |
And where will we be finding masala? Not in chocolate I hope? | and where will we be finding masala? not in chocolate, i | And where will we be finding masala? Not in chocolate I | and where will we be finding masala? not in chocolate i hope? |
No, absolutely not in chocolate. For now in the U.S., mostly in sauces and seasonings. | no absolutely not in chocolate for now in the u.s., mostly in sauces and | No absolutely, not in chocolate For now in the U.S., mostly. in sauces and | no, absolutely not in chocolate. for now in the u.s., mostly in sauces and seasonings. |
So you've ticked off lavender... | so you've ticked off | So you've ticked off | so you've ticked off lavender... |
One more. | one | One | one more. |
Cactus, persimmon, masala. Your last top flavor for 2009 is... | cactus persimmon masala your last top flavor for | Cactus persimmon masala Your last top flavor for | cactus, persimmon, masala. your last top flavor for 2009 is... |
Chimichurri. | chimichurri. | ||
Chimichurri? | chimichurri? | ||
In the respect that I believe that the don't ask, don't tell policy is working in the military, I don't know how you view that. | in the respect that i believe that the don't ask don't tell policy is working in the, military i don't know how you view | In the respect. that I believe that the don't ask don't tell policy is working in the military I, don't know how you view | in the respect that i believe that the don't ask, don't tell policy is working in the military, i don't know how you view that. |
(As Debbie Ocean) It's OK. | (as debbie, ocean) it's | (As, Debbie Ocean) It's | (as debbie ocean) it's ok. |
Chimichurri, as I'm sure you know, is a Latin American sauce. It's usually used on grilled meat. It's from Argentina. It's parsley, olive oil, paprika, garlic. Sometimes some other seasonings as well. It's a very versatile flavor. As I said, it is designed to be paired with grilled meats. But I think we'll see it exten... | chimichurri as i'm sure you know is a latin american sauce it's. usually used on grilled meat it's from argentina it's parsley, olive oil paprika garlic sometimes. some other seasonings as well it's a very, versatile flavor. as i said it is designed to be paired with grilled meats but i, think we'll see it extend. into... | Chimichurri as I'm sure. you know is a Latin American sauce It's usually used on grilled, meat It's from, Argentina It's parsley olive oil paprika garlic Sometimes some other seasonings as well It's a very versatile. flavor As I. said it is designed to be paired with grilled meats But I think we'll see it extend into n... | chimichurri, as i'm sure you know, is a latin american sauce. it's usually used on grilled meat. it's from argentina. it's parsley, olive oil, paprika, garlic. sometimes some other seasonings as well. it's a very versatile flavor. as i said, it is designed to be paired with grilled meats. but i think we'll see it exten... |
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