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Who stepped up and said this is a good idea? | who stepped up and said this is a good | Who stepped up, and said this is a good | who stepped up and said this is a good idea? |
Barack Obama and John Edwards. And I have not looked at all 700 people running for president. | barack obama and john edwards and i have not looked at all 700 people running for | Barack Obama and John Edwards And I have not. looked at all 700 people running for, | barack obama and john edwards. and i have not looked at all 700 people running for president. |
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I have looked at about six. I mean, this is pretty labor intensive. You gave me quite a… | i have looked at about six i mean this is pretty labor, intensive. you gave me quite | I have looked at about six I mean this is pretty labor intensive You gave me quite | i have looked at about six. i mean, this is pretty labor intensive. you gave me quite a… |
Yup. | yup. | ||
…job. It was fascinating. | …job, it was | …job It was | …job. it was fascinating. |
We loaded it on. | we loaded it | We loaded it | we loaded it on. |
Absolutely. | absolutely. | ||
How about broadband access? Where are some of the candidates on that one? | how about broadband access? where are some of the. candidates on that | How about broadband, access? Where are some, of the candidates on that | how about broadband access? where are some of the candidates on that one? |
Well, you know, a lot of this stuff feels like, do you love your mother? No one is going to say I hate broadband access. One of the problems is that a lot of people use these terms but don't necessarily know what they mean or - there's no uniform definition for broadband. So, for me, when I say broadband, I mean, fast,... | well you know a lot of this stuff feels like do you love your, mother? no one is going to say i hate broadband access one of the problems is that a lot of people use these terms but don't necessarily know, what they mean or - there's no uniform definition, for broadband so for me when i say; broadband i mean fast right... | Well you know a lot, of this. stuff feels like do, you love your mother? No one; is going to say I hate broadband access One of; the problems is that a lot of people use these. terms but don't necessarily know what they mean or - there's no, uniform definition for broadband So for me when I say broadband I mean. fast. ... | well, you know, a lot of this stuff feels like, do you love your mother? no one is going to say i hate broadband access. one of the problems is that a lot of people use these terms but don't necessarily know what they mean or - there's no uniform definition for broadband. so, for me, when i say broadband, i mean, fast,... |
Yeah. | yeah. | ||
Juggalos are fans of... | juggalos are fans | Juggalos are fans | juggalos are fans of... |
So what's the hold-up? The current court has four judges appointed by Republicans and three by Democrats. New York Democrat Charles Schumer says he can explain the delay. | so what's the hold-up? the current court has four judges appointed by republicans and three by democrats; new york democrat charles, schumer says he can explain the | So what's the hold-up? The current court has four. judges appointed by Republicans and three by Democrats New York, Democrat Charles, Schumer says he can explain the | so what's the hold-up? the current court has four judges appointed by republicans and three by democrats. new york democrat charles schumer says he can explain the delay. |
Frankly, I think the hard right wants to use the D.C. Circuit to undo all kinds of government decisions. | frankly i think the, hard right wants to use the d.c circuit to undo all kinds of. government, | Frankly I, think the hard right wants to use the D.C Circuit to undo all kinds of, government | frankly, i think the hard right wants to use the d.c. circuit to undo all kinds of government decisions. |
To hear Republicans on the Judiciary Committee tell it, the White House is to blame for moving too slowly to nominate judges for the D.C. Circuit and other federal courts. | to hear republicans on the judiciary committee, tell, it the white house is to blame for moving too slowly; to nominate judges for. the d.c circuit and other federal, | To hear Republicans on the Judiciary Committee tell it the White House is to. blame for moving too slowly to nominate judges for the D.C Circuit and other federal | to hear republicans on the judiciary committee tell it, the white house is to blame for moving too slowly to nominate judges for the d.c. circuit and other federal courts. |
Iowa Senator Charles Grassley. | iowa senator charles. | Iowa Senator Charles | iowa senator charles grassley. |
I would note that we hear a lot about the vacancy rates. There are currently 86 vacancies for federal courts. But of course you never hear the president mention the 62 vacancies that have no nominees that we can't possibly act upon in the United States Senate until they get up here. | i would note that we hear a lot about the vacancy rates, there are currently 86 vacancies for federal courts but of course you. never hear. the, president mention the 62 vacancies that have no nominees that we can't possibly act upon. in the united states senate until they get up | I would note that we hear a lot about the vacancy, rates There are; currently 86 vacancies for federal courts But of course you never hear the president mention the 62 vacancies that. have no nominees that we can't possibly act upon, in the; United States Senate until they get up | i would note that we hear a lot about the vacancy rates. there are currently 86 vacancies for federal courts. but of course you never hear the president mention the 62 vacancies that have no nominees that we can't possibly act upon in the united states senate until they get up here. |
If we're concerned about vacancies... | if we're concerned about | If we're concerned about | if we're concerned about vacancies... |
Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy, a Democrat from Vermont, weighed in. Leahy pointed out that Republicans have been delaying up or down votes on 13 judge candidates who got no opposition in the committee. | senate, judiciary chairman patrick leahy a. democrat from vermont weighed in leahy pointed out that republicans have been delaying up or down votes on 13 judge candidates who got no, opposition in the | Senate. Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy a Democrat from Vermont weighed in Leahy pointed out that Republicans. have been delaying up or down, votes on 13 judge candidates who got no opposition in the | senate judiciary chairman patrick leahy, a democrat from vermont, weighed in. leahy pointed out that republicans have been delaying up or down votes on 13 judge candidates who got no opposition in the committee. |
We could easily confirm all these non-controversial judges that are on the floor. They've been held up for month after month after month after month after month. | we could easily confirm all these non-controversial judges that are on the floor they've been held up, for month after month after month after month after | We, could easily confirm all these non-controversial. judges. that. are on the floor They've been held up for. month after month; after month after month after | we could easily confirm all these non-controversial judges that are on the floor. they've been held up for month after month after month after month after month. |
Most of the hearing turned into a partisan dispute about how busy the D.C. Circuit judges really are. Democrats say the judges are overloaded with complex financial, environmental and national security cases. But Republicans say two of the 11 seats on the court should go to other, busier courts and they introduced legi... | most of, the hearing turned into a partisan, dispute about how busy the d.c circuit judges really are democrats say the, judges are overloaded with complex financial environmental and national security cases but republicans say two of, the 11 seats on the court should go to other busier courts and they introduced legis... | Most of the hearing turned into a partisan dispute about how busy, the D.C Circuit judges really are Democrats say the judges are overloaded with complex financial environmental and. national security cases But, Republicans say two of the 11 seats on the court should go to other busier courts and they introduced legisl... | most of the hearing turned into a partisan dispute about how busy the d.c. circuit judges really are. democrats say the judges are overloaded with complex financial, environmental and national security cases. but republicans say two of the 11 seats on the court should go to other, busier courts and they introduced legi... |
When the talk finally got back around to Srinivasan, who'd be the first South Asian to serve on a federal appeals court, he cracked jokes about plying his twins with candy and toys for sitting through the hearing, and batted away questions from Senator Hatch and others about his long record as an advocate. | when the talk finally. got back around to srinivasan who'd be, the first south asian to serve, on a federal appeals court he cracked jokes about plying his twins with candy and toys for sitting through the hearing and batted away questions from senator hatch and others about his. long record as an | When the; talk finally got back around to Srinivasan. who'd be the first South Asian to serve on a federal appeals court he. cracked jokes. about plying his. twins with candy and, toys for sitting through the hearing and batted away questions from Senator Hatch and others about, his long record as an | when the talk finally got back around to srinivasan, who'd be the first south asian to serve on a federal appeals court, he cracked jokes about plying his twins with candy and toys for sitting through the hearing, and batted away questions from senator hatch and others about his long record as an advocate. |
I think part of having a judicial temperament is knowing when not to talk, and this may be one of those occasions. | i think part of having a judicial, temperament is knowing when not to talk and this may be one of those | I. think part of having a judicial temperament is knowing when not. to talk and this may be one of those | i think part of having a judicial temperament is knowing when not to talk, and this may be one of those occasions. |
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Now, are you referring to me or you? | now are you referring to me or, | Now. are you referring to me or | now, are you referring to me or you? |
No me, me. Just me. | no me me just | No me me Just | no me, me. just me. |
(LAUGHTER) | (laughter) | ||
Democrats on the committee say if he doesn't get confirmed, the whole process is broken and they'll have to consider changing the Senate rules. | democrats on the committee say if he doesn't get confirmed the, whole process. is broken and they'll have to consider changing the senate | Democrats on the; committee say if he doesn't get confirmed the whole process is, broken and they'll have to consider changing the Senate | democrats on the committee say if he doesn't get confirmed, the whole process is broken and they'll have to consider changing the senate rules. |
Carrie Johnson NPR News, Washington. | carrie johnson npr news | Carrie Johnson NPR News | carrie johnson npr news, washington. |
This is Don Gonyea, travelling with Mitt Romney, who made two stops yesterday in Colorado - a state that went easily for President Obama in 2008 and which is considered vital to both candidates' hopes this year. | this is don. gonyea travelling with mitt romney who made two stops yesterday in colorado - a, state that went easily for president obama in 2008 and which is considered vital to, both candidates' hopes this | This is Don Gonyea travelling with Mitt Romney who made two stops yesterday in. Colorado - a state that went easily for President Obama in 2008 and which is considered vital to both candidates' hopes this | this is don gonyea, travelling with mitt romney, who made two stops yesterday in colorado - a state that went easily for president obama in 2008 and which is considered vital to both candidates' hopes this year. |
As he has in two earlier visits in recent weeks, Romney stuck to conservative parts of the state. At a high school in Grand Junction, out west, he held a town hall meeting where he went after the president on jobs and taxes. | as he has in two earlier visits in recent weeks romney stuck to conservative parts of the state at a high school in grand junction. out west he held, a town hall meeting where he went after the president on jobs and | As he has in two earlier visits in recent weeks. Romney stuck to conservative parts of the state At a high school in Grand Junction out, west he held. a town hall meeting where he went after the president on jobs and | as he has in two earlier visits in recent weeks, romney stuck to conservative parts of the state. at a high school in grand junction, out west, he held a town hall meeting where he went after the president on jobs and taxes. |
I know that last week, the middle class of America got a kick in the gut when the jobs numbers came out and we found out we'd created only 80,000 jobs. Our nation needs to create about double that if we're going to keep up with the population growth of our nation, and so we're falling further behind under this presiden... | i know that last, week the; middle class of america got a kick in the gut when the jobs numbers came out and we found out we'd created only, 80,000 jobs our nation needs to. create about double that if we're going to keep up with the population growth; of our nation, and so. we're, falling further behind under this pre... | I know that. last week the middle. class of America got a kick in the gut when the jobs numbers came out and we found out we'd created only 80,000 jobs Our nation, needs to create about double that if we're going to keep up with the population growth of our nation and so we're falling further behind under this presiden... | i know that last week, the middle class of america got a kick in the gut when the jobs numbers came out and we found out we'd created only 80,000 jobs. our nation needs to create about double that if we're going to keep up with the population growth of our nation, and so we're falling further behind under this presiden... |
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This was Romney's first town hall meeting in more than two months. At events like this he is sometimes challenged by voters on the health care law he signed as governor in Massachusetts - Romneycare - or about his own wealth, and about money he keeps in overseas bank accounts. In Grand Junction, there were no such ques... | this was romney's first town hall meeting in more than, two months at. events like this he is; sometimes challenged by voters on. the health care law he signed as governor in massachusetts - romneycare - or about his own wealth and about money he. keeps in overseas bank accounts in grand junction there were no such que... | This was, Romney's first town hall meeting in more; than two months At events like this he is sometimes challenged by voters on the health care law he signed as governor in. Massachusetts - Romneycare - or about his own wealth; and about. money he keeps in overseas bank accounts In Grand Junction there were no such que... | this was romney's first town hall meeting in more than two months. at events like this he is sometimes challenged by voters on the health care law he signed as governor in massachusetts - romneycare - or about his own wealth, and about money he keeps in overseas bank accounts. in grand junction, there were no such ques... |
So, why does the Obama team and the liberal media want us to think that we should be more angry with what you do with your money than what Obama has done with mine? | so why does the obama team and the liberal media want us, to think that, we should be more angry with what you do with your. money, than what obama has done with | So why does the Obama team. and the liberal media want, us to think that we should be more, angry with what you do. with your money than what Obama has done, with | so, why does the obama team and the liberal media want us to think that we should be more angry with what you do with your money than what obama has done with mine? |
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That question drew loud and sustained applause before Romney answered. | that. question drew loud and sustained applause before romney | That question drew loud and sustained applause before Romney | that question drew loud and sustained applause before romney answered. |
I'm not going to apologize for success at home and I'm not going to apologize for America abroad. | i'm, not going to apologize for success at home and i'm not going to apologize for america | I'm not, going, to apologize for success at home and I'm not going. to apologize for America. | i'm not going to apologize for success at home and i'm not going to apologize for america abroad. |
But despite such moments, long time Colorado pollster, Floyd Ciruli, says Romney is moving cautiously at this stage in the state, avoiding so far the Denver metropolitan area. | but despite. such, moments long time colorado pollster floyd ciruli says romney is moving cautiously at this stage, in the state avoiding so, far. the denver metropolitan | But despite such moments. long time Colorado pollster Floyd Ciruli says Romney, is, moving cautiously at this stage in the state avoiding so far the Denver metropolitan | but despite such moments, long time colorado pollster, floyd ciruli, says romney is moving cautiously at this stage in the state, avoiding so far the denver metropolitan area. |
I assume this is a Maoist strategy - take the countryside and the cities will follow. | i assume this is. a maoist. strategy; - take the countryside and the cities will | I assume this is a Maoist strategy - take the countryside and the. cities will. | i assume this is a maoist strategy - take the countryside and the cities will follow. |
Polls in Colorado have given the president a narrow but consistent lead over Romney, even when bad news on the economy or other topics has hit the administration. Ciruli says Romney will need to win over suburban voters around Denver. He says those are the people who decide statewide elections here. | polls in colorado have given the president, a narrow but consistent lead over romney. even when bad news on the economy or other, topics has hit, the administration, ciruli says romney will need to win over suburban voters around denver he says those are the people, who, decide statewide elections | Polls in Colorado have given the president a narrow but; consistent lead over Romney even when bad news on the economy or other topics has hit the administration. Ciruli says Romney will need to win over suburban voters around Denver He says those are the people, who decide. statewide elections | polls in colorado have given the president a narrow but consistent lead over romney, even when bad news on the economy or other topics has hit the administration. ciruli says romney will need to win over suburban voters around denver. he says those are the people who decide statewide elections here. |
And so ultimately, that's where this battle will be and he hasn't gotten there yet. | and so ultimately that's, where this battle will be and he hasn't gotten there | And so ultimately that's, where this battle will be, and he hasn't gotten there | and so ultimately, that's where this battle will be and he hasn't gotten there yet. |
But first, Romney, who unexpectedly lost to Rick Santorum in the Colorado caucuses earlier this year, is working to shore up support among the GOP base. His second stop yesterday was Colorado Springs, more than an hour south of Denver. Forty-four-year-old Robbie Kaiser was letting his dog run in a park downtown. A tax ... | but first romney who unexpectedly lost to rick santorum in the colorado caucuses earlier this year is working, to shore up support among the gop base his second stop yesterday was colorado springs more than an hour south of denver forty-four-year-old robbie kaiser was letting his dog run in a park. downtown a tax lawye... | But. first; Romney who unexpectedly lost, to Rick Santorum, in the Colorado caucuses earlier this year is working to shore up support, among the GOP base His second. stop yesterday was Colorado Springs more than an hour south of Denver Forty-four-year-old. Robbie Kaiser was letting his dog run in a park downtown A tax,... | but first, romney, who unexpectedly lost to rick santorum in the colorado caucuses earlier this year, is working to shore up support among the gop base. his second stop yesterday was colorado springs, more than an hour south of denver. forty-four-year-old robbie kaiser was letting his dog run in a park downtown. a tax ... |
I'm sort of a fiscal conservative, probably more of a social liberal - tend to vote more with my financial heart and mind, I guess. | i'm sort of a fiscal conservative probably more of a social liberal - tend to vote more with my financial heart. and mind i | I'm sort of a fiscal conservative probably more of a social liberal - tend to vote more with my financial heart, and. mind I | i'm sort of a fiscal conservative, probably more of a social liberal - tend to vote more with my financial heart and mind, i guess. |
Are you a Romney guy? Have you been a Romney guy? | are you a romney guy? have you been a romney | Are you a Romney guy? Have you, been, a Romney | are you a romney guy? have you been a romney guy? |
I'm not really excited about Romney, to be honest. I mean, I'll support him. | i'm not really excited, about romney to be honest i mean. i'll support | I'm not really excited about Romney to be honest I mean; I'll support | i'm not really excited about romney, to be honest. i mean, i'll support him. |
But, Kaiser says, he does think Romney has a hard time relating to average Americans. Romney didn't hold a rally in Colorado Springs. He came to visit a food bank collecting provisions for people displaced by the massive wildfires that tore through the area. He met privately with some families then he joined workers in... | but kaiser says he does think romney has a hard time relating to average. americans romney didn't. hold a, rally in colorado springs he came to visit a, food bank collecting provisions for people displaced by the massive wildfires that tore through the area, he met privately with some families then he joined. workers i... | But Kaiser says he does think Romney has a hard time relating to, average Americans Romney didn't hold a rally in Colorado Springs He came to visit a food bank collecting provisions for people displaced, by the massive wildfires that tore through the area He met privately with some families then he joined workers in a ... | but, kaiser says, he does think romney has a hard time relating to average americans. romney didn't hold a rally in colorado springs. he came to visit a food bank collecting provisions for people displaced by the massive wildfires that tore through the area. he met privately with some families then he joined workers in... |
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It was a low-key visit. Afterward, he stood in the warehouse and spoke of the fires. | it was a, low-key visit afterward he stood. in the warehouse and spoke of; the. | It was a low-key. visit Afterward he stood in the warehouse and spoke of the | it was a low-key visit. afterward, he stood in the warehouse and spoke of the fires. |
We've all watched what's happened here with horror, as we've seen the flames and the homes lost and the stories of loss of life. | we've all watched what's happened here, with horror as we've seen the flames and the homes lost and the stories of loss of | We've; all watched what's happened, here with horror as we've seen the flames and the, homes lost and the stories of loss of | we've all watched what's happened here with horror, as we've seen the flames and the homes lost and the stories of loss of life. |
Less than a week earlier, the president also visited Colorado Springs to view fire damage and to meet with families. Yesterday, Romney praised those lending a hand locally before adding that there's something people all around the country can do to help out. | less than a week; earlier the president also visited colorado springs to view fire damage and to meet with families yesterday romney, praised those lending a hand locally before adding that there's something people all. around the country, can do to help | Less than a week earlier the president also visited Colorado Springs to view fire damage and to meet with families Yesterday Romney praised those lending, a hand locally before, adding that there's something people all around the, country can do to help | less than a week earlier, the president also visited colorado springs to view fire damage and to meet with families. yesterday, romney praised those lending a hand locally before adding that there's something people all around the country can do to help out. |
And what's happening is people are staying away because they think the whole area's been burned out. It's not. It's beautiful, as it's always been, and tourists need to come back. | and, what's happening is people are staying away, because they think the whole area's been burned out it's not it's beautiful as it's always been and tourists need to come, | And what's happening is people are staying away because they think the whole area's been burned, out It's not It's beautiful as it's always, been, and tourists, need to come | and what's happening is people are staying away because they think the whole area's been burned out. it's not. it's beautiful, as it's always been, and tourists need to come back. |
It was Romney mixing the skills he might need one day as the nation's consoler-in-chief with those of the local chamber of commerce president. He was a candidate and a businessman. Don Gonyea, NPR News, Colorado Springs. | it was romney mixing the skills he might need one day as the nation's consoler-in-chief with those of the local chamber of commerce president he was a candidate and a businessman don gonyea npr news colorado, | It was Romney mixing the skills he might need one day as the nation's consoler-in-chief with those of the local chamber of commerce. president He. was a candidate and a, businessman Don Gonyea NPR News Colorado | it was romney mixing the skills he might need one day as the nation's consoler-in-chief with those of the local chamber of commerce president. he was a candidate and a businessman. don gonyea, npr news, colorado springs. |
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Thanks for sticking with us. It's WEEKENDS on ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Jacki Lyden. And it's time now for a sports update. Today is the most important day on the NASCAR calendar, the Super Bowl of stock car racing. The Daytona 500 has wrapped up at the Daytona International Speedway, and NPR's Mike Pesca is there wit... | thanks for sticking with, us it's weekends on all things considered i'm jacki. lyden and it's time now for a sports update today is the most important day. on. the nascar calendar the super bowl of stock car racing. the daytona 500 has wrapped, up, at the daytona international speedway and npr's, mike pesca, is there w... | Thanks for sticking with us It's WEEKENDS. on ALL THINGS CONSIDERED I'm Jacki Lyden. And it's; time now for a sports update Today is the most important day, on. the NASCAR calendar the Super Bowl of stock car racing The Daytona 500 has wrapped up at the, Daytona, International Speedway. and NPR's Mike Pesca is there wi... | thanks for sticking with us. it's weekends on all things considered. i'm jacki lyden. and it's time now for a sports update. today is the most important day on the nascar calendar, the super bowl of stock car racing. the daytona 500 has wrapped up at the daytona international speedway, and npr's mike pesca is there wit... |
Hello. | hello. | ||
Hey, there. We got you. So who's the winner? Jimmie Johnson. | hey there we got you so who's the winner? jimmie | Hey there We got you So. who's the winner? Jimmie | hey, there. we got you. so who's the winner? jimmie johnson. |
How are you? | how are | How are | how are you? |
Hi. | hi. | ||
Yes. | yes. | ||
We're good. Was this a surprise? | we're good was this a | We're good Was this a | we're good. was this a surprise? |
(LAUGHTER) | (laughter) | ||
Well, Jimmie Johnson is, of course, a really great driver, and it was an exciting race all along. But on the very last lap, there was a wreck in the back of the pack, and this means there was no passing. So let's just say the absolute finish of the race was a little anticlimactic. But Johnson battled. He passed Brad Ke... | well jimmie johnson is of course a really great driver and it was an exciting race all along but, on the very last lap there. was a wreck in the back of the. pack and this means there was, no passing so let's just say the absolute finish of the race was a little anticlimactic but johnson battled he. passed. brad keselo... | Well Jimmie Johnson is. of course a really, great, driver and it was an exciting race all along But on the very last lap there was a wreck in the back of the pack and this means there was no; passing So let's just say the absolute finish. of the race was. a little anticlimactic But Johnson battled He passed Brad Keselo... | well, jimmie johnson is, of course, a really great driver, and it was an exciting race all along. but on the very last lap, there was a wreck in the back of the pack, and this means there was no passing. so let's just say the absolute finish of the race was a little anticlimactic. but johnson battled. he passed brad ke... |
They would just take a high pass, and the cars would go more or less single file. Johnson was one of the few riders who came down a little bit challenged for the lead, and it worked out for him at the end. It was a really good race. | they would just, take; a high pass and the cars would go more or less single file johnson, was one of the few riders who came down a little bit challenged for the lead and it worked out for him at the end it was a, really good | They, would just take a high pass and the cars would go more or less single file Johnson was one of the few riders who came down a little bit challenged for the lead and it worked out for him at the end It was a really good | they would just take a high pass, and the cars would go more or less single file. johnson was one of the few riders who came down a little bit challenged for the lead, and it worked out for him at the end. it was a really good race. |
Well, you know, as a chick, I have to say we were watching Danica Patrick, first woman to start in the coveted pole position. That was exciting. How'd she do? | well you know as a chick i have to, say we were watching danica patrick first woman to, start in the coveted pole position that was exciting how'd she | Well you know as a chick I have, to say we were watching Danica Patrick first woman. to start in the coveted pole, position That was exciting, How'd she | well, you know, as a chick, i have to say we were watching danica patrick, first woman to start in the coveted pole position. that was exciting. how'd she do? |
Listen, she's an extremely popular and charismatic rider. And the answer is she did really, really well. In fact, I would say any unbiased source would say that - maybe any unbiased source, except for Danica Patrick. She's her hardest critic. In the post-race news conference, she cited her own relative inexperience, no... | listen she's an extremely popular and charismatic rider and the answer is she did really really well in fact i, would say any unbiased source would say that; - maybe any unbiased, source, except for danica patrick she's her hardest critic in the post-race news conference she cited her own relative inexperience not know... | Listen she's an extremely. popular and charismatic rider And the answer. is she did really really well In fact I would say any unbiased source would say that - maybe any unbiased source except for Danica Patrick She's, her hardest critic In the post-race news conference she cited her own relative inexperience not knowi... | listen, she's an extremely popular and charismatic rider. and the answer is she did really, really well. in fact, i would say any unbiased source would say that - maybe any unbiased source, except for danica patrick. she's her hardest critic. in the post-race news conference, she cited her own relative inexperience, no... |
All of her pit stops were clean. The first one was a little slow. And she was in third going into one of the last laps. Like I said, there was a crash and chaos. She finished eighth, first NASCAR driver who was a woman to finish in the top 10 with two top 10 finishes at the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona. That's pretty g... | all of her pit stops were clean the first one was a little slow and. she was in third going into one of the last laps, like i said there was a crash and, chaos she finished eighth first nascar driver. who, was a woman to. finish in the top 10 with two top 10 finishes at the indianapolis 500 and, daytona that's pretty g... | All of her pit stops were clean The first one was a little, slow; And she was in third going into one of the last; laps Like I said. there was a crash and chaos. She finished eighth first NASCAR driver who. was a woman to finish in the top 10 with. two top 10 finishes at the Indianapolis; 500 and. Daytona That's pretty... | all of her pit stops were clean. the first one was a little slow. and she was in third going into one of the last laps. like i said, there was a crash and chaos. she finished eighth, first nascar driver who was a woman to finish in the top 10 with two top 10 finishes at the indianapolis 500 and daytona. that's pretty g... |
And yesterday, there was a crash. Are spectators okay? | and yesterday there. was a crash are spectators | And yesterday there was a, crash Are. spectators | and yesterday, there was a crash. are spectators okay? |
Well, 14 spectators were taken to the hospital, and most of them were released. There is one who - there's actually conflicting reports, but one is said to be - have head injuries and life-threatening. But everyone was listed in stable condition. The - an engine from one of the cars or parts of one of the cars seems to... | well 14 spectators were taken to the hospital and most of. them were released there is one who - there's actually conflicting reports but one is said. to be, - have; head injuries and life-threatening but everyone was listed in stable condition the - an engine from one, of the cars or parts, of one of the cars seems to... | Well 14 spectators, were taken to the hospital and most of them were, released There is one. who - there's actually conflicting reports but one is said to be - have head injuries and. life-threatening But everyone was listed in stable condition The - an engine from one of the cars or parts of, one of the cars seems to ... | well, 14 spectators were taken to the hospital, and most of them were released. there is one who - there's actually conflicting reports, but one is said to be - have head injuries and life-threatening. but everyone was listed in stable condition. the - an engine from one of the cars or parts of one of the cars seems to... |
Mike, we've got about 25 seconds left. There was a flashy new piece of auto technology out there, right, a Gen 6 car? | mike we've got about 25 seconds left there was a. flashy new piece of. auto, technology out there right a gen | Mike we've got; about 25 seconds left There was a flashy new, piece of auto technology out there right a Gen | mike, we've got about 25 seconds left. there was a flashy new piece of auto technology out there, right, a gen 6 car? |
Yeah. These cars are cool and new, and they're lighter. They don't have that big rear spoiler. And they're just going to take a little getting used to, not just the car, but how cars interact with the traffic. I think we saw that dictate a lot of the racing. Cars weren't going two by two. The drivers like to take that ... | yeah these cars are cool and new and they're lighter, they don't have that big rear spoiler and they're just going to. take a little getting used to not just the, car. but how cars; interact with. the traffic i think we saw, that dictate a lot of the racing cars weren't going two by two the. drivers like to, take that ... | Yeah These; cars are cool and new and they're lighter They don't have that big rear spoiler And they're just going to, take a little getting used to not. just the car but how cars interact with the traffic I, think we saw that dictate a lot of the, racing Cars weren't. going two by two The drivers. like to take that hi... | yeah. these cars are cool and new, and they're lighter. they don't have that big rear spoiler. and they're just going to take a little getting used to, not just the car, but how cars interact with the traffic. i think we saw that dictate a lot of the racing. cars weren't going two by two. the drivers like to take that ... |
Thanks. NPR's Mike Pesca. He spoke to us from the Daytona International Speedway. Thanks. | thanks npr's mike pesca he spoke, to us from the daytona international speedway | Thanks NPR's Mike Pesca He spoke to us from, the Daytona International Speedway | thanks. npr's mike pesca. he spoke to us from the daytona international speedway. thanks. |
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Now to Mali, where the French are winding down their mission. As they do, librarians and scholars in the city of Timbuktu are breathing a sigh of relief. Timbuktu is home to an untold number of manuscripts and antiquities from Qurans to texts on medicine and mathematics, invaluable to Islamic history. But recently, Mal... | now to mali where the french are winding down their mission as they do librarians and scholars in the city of timbuktu are breathing, a sigh of relief timbuktu is home, to an untold number of, manuscripts and, antiquities from qurans to texts on medicine and mathematics invaluable to islamic history, but recently malia... | Now to Mali where the French, are winding, down, their mission As they do librarians and scholars in the city of Timbuktu are breathing a sigh of relief Timbuktu is home to an untold number of manuscripts and antiquities from Qurans to texts, on medicine and mathematics invaluable to Islamic history But recently Malian... | now to mali, where the french are winding down their mission. as they do, librarians and scholars in the city of timbuktu are breathing a sigh of relief. timbuktu is home to an untold number of manuscripts and antiquities from qurans to texts on medicine and mathematics, invaluable to islamic history. but recently, mal... |
Here to talk about what happened is Lydia Polgreen, reporter for The New York Times. She joins us on the line from Mopti, Mali. She's just been in Timbuktu. And, Lydia, first of all, set the scene for us in Timbuktu. Explain why it is the site of such important antiquities. | here to talk about what happened is lydia polgreen reporter for the. new. york times she joins us on the line from mopti mali she's just been in timbuktu and lydia first of all, set the scene for; us in timbuktu explain why it is the, site of, such important | Here to talk about what happened is Lydia Polgreen reporter for The New York Times She joins us on the line from Mopti Mali She's just been in Timbuktu. And. Lydia first of all set the scene for. us in Timbuktu Explain why it; is the, site of such important | here to talk about what happened is lydia polgreen, reporter for the new york times. she joins us on the line from mopti, mali. she's just been in timbuktu. and, lydia, first of all, set the scene for us in timbuktu. explain why it is the site of such important antiquities. |
Well, for most people, Timbuktu is the synonym for the middle of nowhere. And that's exactly what it is today. But for centuries, it lay as a great crossroads between the caravans that camels used to traverse (unintelligible) from the Mediterranean, and the Niger River which brought up slaves and gold from the West Afr... | well for most people timbuktu is the synonym for the middle of, nowhere and that's, exactly what it is today but for centuries it lay as a great crossroads between the caravans that camels, used. to traverse (unintelligible) from the mediterranean and, the niger river which brought up slaves. and gold from the west afr... | Well for. most people. Timbuktu is the synonym for the middle of nowhere And that's exactly what it is, today But for centuries it. lay as a great crossroads between the caravans that camels used, to traverse (unintelligible) from the, Mediterranean and the Niger River which brought up slaves and gold from the West Afr... | well, for most people, timbuktu is the synonym for the middle of nowhere. and that's exactly what it is today. but for centuries, it lay as a great crossroads between the caravans that camels used to traverse (unintelligible) from the mediterranean, and the niger river which brought up slaves and gold from the west afr... |
And of course, the city's largest library, the Ahmed Baba Institute, just how many documents were stored there and how did the librarians try to protect them? | and of course the, city's largest library the ahmed baba institute just how many documents were stored there, and how did the librarians try to protect | And of course the city's largest library the Ahmed Baba Institute just how many documents were stored there and how did the librarians try to protect | and of course, the city's largest library, the ahmed baba institute, just how many documents were stored there and how did the librarians try to protect them? |
There's about 40,000 manuscripts at the Ahmed Baba Institute and quite early on, the interim director of the Institute sensed that these documents were likely to be in danger. And so, they decided that rather than leaving them in the library building that they would try to smuggle them out, bit by bit. They took the ma... | there's about 40,000 manuscripts at the ahmed baba institute and, quite. early on the interim director of the. institute; sensed; that these documents were likely to. be in danger and; so they, decided that rather; than leaving. them in the library building that they would try to smuggle them out bit by bit they took t... | There's about 40,000 manuscripts at the Ahmed Baba Institute and. quite early on the interim director of the Institute sensed that these documents were likely to be in danger And so they decided that rather than leaving them in the library building that, they would try to smuggle them out bit by bit They took the manus... | there's about 40,000 manuscripts at the ahmed baba institute and quite early on, the interim director of the institute sensed that these documents were likely to be in danger. and so, they decided that rather than leaving them in the library building that they would try to smuggle them out, bit by bit. they took the ma... |
In that way, they eventually got them out of Timbuktu to Mopti and then ultimately to Bamako, the capital of Mali. | in that way they eventually got them out. of timbuktu to, mopti and then ultimately. to bamako the capital of | In that way they eventually got them out of, Timbuktu to Mopti and then ultimately to Bamako the. capital, of | in that way, they eventually got them out of timbuktu to mopti and then ultimately to bamako, the capital of mali. |
You mentioned that the librarians wrapped these documents in sackcloth and hid them to preserve them. Tell us about some of the private owners you met. What kinds of things did they do to save their collections? | you mentioned that the librarians wrapped. these. documents in sackcloth and hid them, to preserve them tell us about some of the private owners you met what kinds of. things did they do to, save their | You mentioned that the, librarians wrapped these documents in sackcloth and hid them to preserve them Tell us about some of the private. owners you met What kinds of things did they do; to save their | you mentioned that the librarians wrapped these documents in sackcloth and hid them to preserve them. tell us about some of the private owners you met. what kinds of things did they do to save their collections? |
Well, there are many libraries across the city and there are families that very jealously guard their manuscripts. And they've been doing this for centuries. There have been many, many invaders of Timbuktu. So they have their own traditions and ways that they preserve these manuscripts. One library owner told me that h... | well there, are many libraries across the city and there are families that very jealously guard their manuscripts and they've been doing this for centuries there, have. been many many invaders of timbuktu so they have, their. own traditions, and. ways that they preserve these manuscripts one library owner told me that ... | Well there are many libraries across the city and there are families that very. jealously guard their manuscripts And they've been doing. this for centuries There have been many many invaders of, Timbuktu So they have their own traditions and ways, that they preserve these manuscripts One; library owner told; me that h... | well, there are many libraries across the city and there are families that very jealously guard their manuscripts. and they've been doing this for centuries. there have been many, many invaders of timbuktu. so they have their own traditions and ways that they preserve these manuscripts. one library owner told me that h... |
Another library owner told me that when he was renovating his house, he broke down a wall and found within that wall some manuscripts that had been hidden inside the wall by the previous owner of the property. So there are almost manuscripts under every stone in this ancient city. You know, everywhere you turn, in ever... | another library owner told me that when, he. was renovating his house he broke down a wall and, found within that wall some. manuscripts that had been hidden inside the. wall. by the previous owner of the property so there are almost manuscripts, under every stone in this ancient city you know everywhere you turn in ev... | Another library owner told me that when he was renovating his house he broke down a wall and found within that wall some, manuscripts that had been hidden inside the wall by the previous owner of the property So there are, almost manuscripts under every stone in this ancient city You know everywhere you turn in every c... | another library owner told me that when he was renovating his house, he broke down a wall and found within that wall some manuscripts that had been hidden inside the wall by the previous owner of the property. so there are almost manuscripts under every stone in this ancient city. you know, everywhere you turn, in ever... |
Lydia, what happens now? Will the librarians at the Institute, or the private collectors, for that matter, bring home the artifacts right away? | lydia; what happens now? will, the librarians at the institute, or the private collectors. for that matter bring home the artifacts right | Lydia what happens now? Will the librarians at the Institute or, the private collectors for that matter bring home the. artifacts right. | lydia, what happens now? will the librarians at the institute, or the private collectors, for that matter, bring home the artifacts right away? |
No, I don't think so. I spoke to one library owner who told me that he's very concerned that while the French troops are in Timbuktu, he feels quite secure, but the fact is that these Islamist rebels, most of them were not killed, and so there's a great deal of concern that they could return. | no i don't think so i spoke to; one library owner who told me that he's very concerned that while the french troops are in timbuktu he feels quite, secure but the fact is, that these islamist rebels most of them were; not killed and so there's a great deal, of. concern that. they could | No I don't think so, I spoke. to one library owner who told. me that he's very concerned that while the French troops are in Timbuktu he feels quite secure but the fact is that, these Islamist rebels most of them were not killed and so there's. a great deal of concern that they could | no, i don't think so. i spoke to one library owner who told me that he's very concerned that while the french troops are in timbuktu, he feels quite secure, but the fact is that these islamist rebels, most of them were not killed, and so there's a great deal of concern that they could return. |
Is there an irony here, given that there's been this big international effort to build a space for these manuscripts at the Ahmed Baba Institute and collect them all there, and yet it seems like they're safer in a way with the community where everybody is in this tradition of hiding them when trouble comes? | is there an irony here given that there's been this big international effort to build a space for these manuscripts at the ahmed baba institute and collect them all there and yet. it seems like. they're safer in a way with the community where everybody is in this tradition of hiding, them when trouble, | Is there an irony here given that there's been this big international effort to build a space for these manuscripts at the Ahmed Baba Institute and collect them all, there and yet it, seems like, they're safer in a way with the community where everybody is in this tradition of hiding them when trouble | is there an irony here, given that there's been this big international effort to build a space for these manuscripts at the ahmed baba institute and collect them all there, and yet it seems like they're safer in a way with the community where everybody is in this tradition of hiding them when trouble comes? |
Well, I think the two are not mutually exclusive because the Ahmed Baba Institute exists within the community and is staffed by people from the community, those same impulses and instincts remain in place. And the very few documents that were burned were ones that had been slated to be examined and digitized. So I thin... | well i think the two are not mutually exclusive because the ahmed baba institute, exists within the community and is staffed by people from the community those same impulses and instincts remain in, place and the very few documents that were burned were ones. that had been slated to be, examined and digitized so i thin... | Well I think the. two are not mutually, exclusive because the Ahmed Baba Institute exists within. the community and is, staffed by people from the community those same impulses, and instincts, remain, in place And the very few documents, that were. burned were ones that had been slated to be examined and digitized So I... | well, i think the two are not mutually exclusive because the ahmed baba institute exists within the community and is staffed by people from the community, those same impulses and instincts remain in place. and the very few documents that were burned were ones that had been slated to be examined and digitized. so i thin... |
Even if it's time that eats away at their pages, what's contained in them will be maintained through the ages. | even if, it's time that eats away at their pages what's contained in them will be maintained through the | Even if it's time that eats away at their pages what's; contained in them will be maintained through the | even if it's time that eats away at their pages, what's contained in them will be maintained through the ages. |
Lydia Polgreen, thank you so much for speaking with me. | lydia polgreen thank you so much for speaking with | Lydia. Polgreen thank you; so, much for; speaking with | lydia polgreen, thank you so much for speaking with me. |
It's my pleasure. | it's my | It's my | it's my pleasure. |
Lydia Polgreen of the New York Times, speaking with us from Mopti, Mali. | lydia polgreen of the new york times speaking with us from mopti | Lydia Polgreen, of the New York Times speaking with us, from Mopti | lydia polgreen of the new york times, speaking with us from mopti, mali. |
Sectarian violence in Iraq has mostly subsided. We're talking about the divisions between Sunni Muslims and Shia Muslims, which turned into terrible bloodshed after Saddam Hussein was thrown out of power in 2003. The question of sect is still an important part of people's identities, even if the streets are a little qu... | sectarian violence in iraq has mostly subsided we're talking about. the divisions between sunni muslims and shia muslims which turned into terrible bloodshed after saddam hussein was thrown out of power in 2003. the, question of sect is still an important part of people's identities even if the streets are a little qui... | Sectarian violence in Iraq has mostly subsided We're talking about the divisions between Sunni Muslims and. Shia Muslims which turned into terrible bloodshed after Saddam Hussein was thrown out of power in 2003. The question of sect is still an important, part of people's identities. even if the streets, are a little q... | sectarian violence in iraq has mostly subsided. we're talking about the divisions between sunni muslims and shia muslims, which turned into terrible bloodshed after saddam hussein was thrown out of power in 2003. the question of sect is still an important part of people's identities, even if the streets are a little qu... |
Full disclosure. We first heard about this story in our own kitchen, here in Baghdad. For months we were eating a brand of chicken called Sadia. It's produced abroad and distributed in this region by predominantly Sunni Arab countries. Bashir Ahmed, who does a lot of the cooking, says all of a sudden Sadia was forbidde... | full disclosure we first heard about this story in our own. kitchen here in baghdad for months. we, were eating a brand of chicken called sadia it's produced abroad and distributed in this region by predominantly sunni arab countries bashir ahmed, who does a lot of the cooking says all; of a sudden sadia was | Full; disclosure We, first heard about this story in our own kitchen here in Baghdad For, months we were eating a brand of chicken called Sadia It's, produced. abroad and distributed in this region by predominantly Sunni Arab countries Bashir. Ahmed who does a lot of the cooking says all of a sudden Sadia was | full disclosure. we first heard about this story in our own kitchen, here in baghdad. for months we were eating a brand of chicken called sadia. it's produced abroad and distributed in this region by predominantly sunni arab countries. bashir ahmed, who does a lot of the cooking, says all of a sudden sadia was forbidde... |
(Through translator) The majority here, they told me we're not going to eat Sadia anymore. So if you bring Sadia, you have to tell us in advance, so we do not eat it. So I had to bring Khafeel. | (through; translator) the majority here they told me we're not going to eat sadia anymore so if you bring sadia you have to tell us in advance so we do not eat it so i had to bring | (Through translator) The majority here they told me we're not. going to eat Sadia anymore So if you bring Sadia you, have to tell us in advance so we, do not eat it So I had to bring | (through translator) the majority here, they told me we're not going to eat sadia anymore. so if you bring sadia, you have to tell us in advance, so we do not eat it. so i had to bring khafeel. |
At a wholesale market in east Baghdad, the first thing you see in the chicken section is a big poster with the fatwa, or religious ruling, that sanctions Khafeel chicken. But many people say the religious institution that issued the fatwa is also profiting from the boost in sales of Khafeel chicken. Shop owner Abu Zuha... | at a wholesale market in east baghdad the first thing you see in the chicken section is a big poster with the fatwa or religious ruling, that sanctions khafeel, chicken but many people say the religious institution that issued the fatwa is also profiting from the boost in sales of, khafeel chicken shop owner; abu zuhai... | At a; wholesale market in east, Baghdad the first thing you see in the chicken section, is a big poster with the fatwa or religious ruling that sanctions Khafeel chicken But many people say the religious; institution that issued the fatwa is also profiting from the boost in sales of Khafeel chicken Shop owner Abu Zuhai... | at a wholesale market in east baghdad, the first thing you see in the chicken section is a big poster with the fatwa, or religious ruling, that sanctions khafeel chicken. but many people say the religious institution that issued the fatwa is also profiting from the boost in sales of khafeel chicken. shop owner abu zuha... |
(Through translator) This should not be a money issue. It should be a way for the religious establishment to help poor people. | (through translator) this should not be a money issue it should be a way for the religious establishment to help poor | (Through translator) This should not be a money issue, It should be a way for the religious establishment to help poor | (through translator) this should not be a money issue. it should be a way for the religious establishment to help poor people. |
It's common to complain about corruption in Iraq. But it's actually impolite to overtly talk about sectarianism, says Shirouk Abayachi, who heads an Iraqi think tank. | it's common to complain about corruption in iraq but it's actually, impolite to overtly talk about sectarianism says, shirouk, abayachi who heads an. iraqi think | It's common to, complain about corruption in. Iraq But, it's actually, impolite to overtly, talk. about sectarianism says. Shirouk Abayachi who heads an Iraqi think | it's common to complain about corruption in iraq. but it's actually impolite to overtly talk about sectarianism, says shirouk abayachi, who heads an iraqi think tank. |
For me, and for other Iraqis, we hate this word, sectarian. We hate it. We try - we avoid to announce it anymore or to have it in our speech. | for me. and for other iraqis we; hate this word sectarian we hate it we try - we avoid to announce it, anymore or to have it in our | For me, and for other Iraqis we hate this word sectarian We hate it We, try - we avoid to announce it anymore, or to have it in our | for me, and for other iraqis, we hate this word, sectarian. we hate it. we try - we avoid to announce it anymore or to have it in our speech. |
Back in our kitchen, we've decided to buy chicken from Turkey as a kind of compromise. But that's not good enough for reporter Leith Hammoudi. | back in our kitchen we've decided to buy chicken from turkey as a kind of compromise but that's not good enough for reporter leith | Back in our kitchen we've decided to buy chicken from Turkey, as a kind of compromise But that's not good enough for, reporter Leith | back in our kitchen, we've decided to buy chicken from turkey as a kind of compromise. but that's not good enough for reporter leith hammoudi. |
Turkey is not - I don't know what - I don't trust Turkey. I don't really trust them. | turkey. is not - i don't know what - i don't trust turkey i don't really trust | Turkey is not - I don't know what - I don't trust Turkey I don't really trust | turkey is not - i don't know what - i don't trust turkey. i don't really trust them. |
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