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Perhaps, but we've been up to our knees and elbows in this for several weeks, and maybe I'm becoming a bit desensitized to it.
perhaps but we've been up to our knees and elbows in this for several weeks; and maybe i'm becoming a bit desensitized to
Perhaps but we've been up, to our knees and elbows in this for several weeks and maybe I'm becoming; a bit desensitized to,
perhaps, but we've been up to our knees and elbows in this for several weeks, and maybe i'm becoming a bit desensitized to it.
That desensitized person is Nichole Doub, head conservator here at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory. The complex is on the shore of the Patuxent River and is now full of dark, wet timbers from the mystery ship.
that, desensitized person is nichole doub head conservator here at the maryland archaeological conservation. laboratory the complex is on the shore of the patuxent river and is; now full of dark wet timbers from the mystery
That desensitized person is Nichole. Doub; head conservator here at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory The complex is on the shore of the Patuxent River and is now, full of dark wet timbers from the mystery
that desensitized person is nichole doub, head conservator here at the maryland archaeological conservation laboratory. the complex is on the shore of the patuxent river and is now full of dark, wet timbers from the mystery ship.
This is the largest piece of the ship. It's called the apron.
this, is the largest piece of the ship it's called the
This is the largest piece of. the ship It's called the
this is the largest piece of the ship. it's called the apron.
It weighs in at 540 pounds. Doub puts the vessel's size at about 60 or so feet. She guesses it was a work boat, very solidly built, and used to transport cargo up and down the Hudson River and along the East Coast in the 1700s.
it weighs in at 540 pounds doub, puts the vessel's size at about 60 or so feet, she guesses it was a. work boat, very solidly built and used to transport cargo up and down the hudson river and along the east coast, in the
It weighs in at 540 pounds Doub puts the vessel's size; at about 60 or so feet She guesses it was a. work, boat very solidly built and, used to transport cargo up and down the Hudson River and along the, East Coast in the
it weighs in at 540 pounds. doub puts the vessel's size at about 60 or so feet. she guesses it was a work boat, very solidly built, and used to transport cargo up and down the hudson river and along the east coast in the 1700s.
And the recent discovery of a coin, in a very special place, means they're going to have to call a coin specialist. Here's Sara Rivers Cofield, another curator.
and, the recent discovery of a coin in a very special. place means they're going to have. to call, a coin specialist here's sara rivers cofield another
And the recent discovery of a. coin in a very special place means they're going, to have, to call a coin specialist Here's Sara Rivers Cofield another
and the recent discovery of a coin, in a very special place, means they're going to have to call a coin specialist. here's sara rivers cofield, another curator.
(As Bruce Pearson) Ghost? Why ghost?
(as bruce pearson) ghost? why,
(As Bruce Pearson) Ghost? Why
(as bruce pearson) ghost? why ghost?
No, I didn't. I was bothered, perhaps like some men were, by the fact that it was a men's-only march. Clearly, at some point, they said women were welcome, but they really wanted it to be a march where black men came together to embrace, you know, this notion of atoning for their sins. And for me,...
no i didn't i was bothered perhaps like some men were by the fact that it was, a men's-only march clearly at some point they said women were welcome but they really wanted it to be a march where black men came together to embrace you know this notion of atoning for their sins and for me. i thought...
No I didn't I was bothered perhaps, like some men were by the fact that it, was; a men's-only march Clearly at some point they said women were welcome but they really wanted it to be a march where black men. came together to embrace you know. this notion of atoning for their sins And for. me I tho...
no, i didn't. i was bothered, perhaps like some men were, by the fact that it was a men's-only march. clearly, at some point, they said women were welcome, but they really wanted it to be a march where black men came together to embrace, you know, this notion of atoning for their sins. and for me,...
So what did you do instead of going? What sort of reflections did you have as you saw the march play out and the aftermath?
so what did you do instead of going? what sort of reflections. did you have as you saw the march play out and the
So what did you do instead of going? What sort of. reflections did you have. as you saw the march play out and the
so what did you do instead of going? what sort of reflections did you have as you saw the march play out and the aftermath?
Well, I spent some time with one of my best friends, an African-American male, and I watched the march, the coverage of it on television with him. At some point we embraced because it really did have a powerful impact on us at the time. So I acknowledge that, in that regard. And also I was fortuna...
well i spent some time with one. of my best friends an african-american male and i watched the march the. coverage of it on, television, with him at some, point we embraced because. it really did have a powerful impact on us at the time so i acknowledge that in that regard and also, i was fortunat...
Well I spent some time with one of my best friends an African-American male and. I watched the march the coverage. of it, on television with him At some point. we embraced because it really. did have a powerful impact on us at the time So I acknowledge, that in that regard And also I was fortunate...
well, i spent some time with one of my best friends, an african-american male, and i watched the march, the coverage of it on television with him. at some point we embraced because it really did have a powerful impact on us at the time. so i acknowledge that, in that regard. and also i was fortuna...
You had a problem with the exclusion not just of women but also of gay and lesbian African-Americans. Are things different or better this time around?
you had a problem with the exclusion not just of women but also; of gay, and lesbian african-americans are things. different or better this time
You had a problem with the exclusion; not just of women but also of gay and lesbian African-Americans Are, things different or. better this time
you had a problem with the exclusion not just of women but also of gay and lesbian african-americans. are things different or better this time around?
I'd like to say so, at least on the surface. When Louis Farrakhan embraced Keith Bokyin back in February, there was this feeling, I know, about many folks who've been organizing in the black gay community that somehow the march was going to open it up to be inclusive to so many folks. Where I real...
i'd like to say so at least on the surface when, louis farrakhan embraced keith bokyin back in february there was this feeling i know about many folks who've been organizing in the black gay, community that, somehow the march was going to open, it up to be inclusive to so many folks where i really...
I'd like to say. so at least on the surface, When Louis Farrakhan embraced Keith, Bokyin back in February there was this feeling, I know about many folks, who've, been organizing in the black gay community that somehow the march was going to open it, up to be, inclusive to so many folks Where I re...
i'd like to say so, at least on the surface. when louis farrakhan embraced keith bokyin back in february, there was this feeling, i know, about many folks who've been organizing in the black gay community that somehow the march was going to open it up to be inclusive to so many folks. where i real...
Last quick question, are you going to this march?
last quick question are you going to this
Last, quick question are you going to. this
last quick question, are you going to this march?
I will not be going to this march. One of the ways that I hope to celebrate the march and celebrate the movement is to spend it with my family, my two daughters and my wife. I'm really concerned at this point in time around the idea of the march. You know, someone had suggested, for instance, tha...
i will not be going to this march one of the ways that i hope to celebrate the march and celebrate the movement is to spend it with my family my two, daughters and my, wife i'm really concerned at this point in time around the. idea of the march you. know someone had suggested for instance that t...
I will not be going to this march One of the ways, that I hope to celebrate the march and celebrate the, movement is to spend, it with my family my two daughters and my wife I'm really concerned at, this point in time around the idea of the march. You know someone, had suggested for instance. tha...
i will not be going to this march. one of the ways that i hope to celebrate the march and celebrate the movement is to spend it with my family, my two daughters and my wife. i'm really concerned at this point in time around the idea of the march. you know, someone had suggested, for instance, tha...
Thanks, Mark.
thanks
Thanks
thanks, mark.
Mark Anthony Neal is a professor at Duke University and author of "The New Black Man."
mark anthony neal is a professor at duke university and author of "the new, black
Mark Anthony. Neal is a professor at Duke. University and author of "The New Black
mark anthony neal is a professor at duke university and author of "the new black man."
Appreciate you joining us.
appreciate you joining
Appreciate you joining
appreciate you joining us.
Thank you, Farai.
thank you;
Thank you
thank you, farai.
This is NEWS & NOTES. I'm Ed Gordon.
this is news & notes i'm ed
This is NEWS & NOTES I'm Ed
this is news & notes. i'm ed gordon.
On today's roundtable, blacks in Mexico speak up for recognition and a hot sauce called Burn Baby Burn. From our headquarters in Washington, DC, Joe Davidson, an editor at The Washington Post. Joining us from the radio--no, I'm sorry. We have a replacement. That's George Curry. George Curry's jo...
on, today's roundtable blacks in mexico, speak up for recognition and a hot. sauce called burn baby burn, from our headquarters in washington dc joe davidson an editor at the washington post joining us from the radio--no i'm sorry we have a replacement, that's george curry george curry's joined ...
On today's roundtable blacks in Mexico speak, up for recognition and a hot sauce called Burn Baby Burn From our headquarters, in Washington, DC Joe Davidson an editor at The Washington, Post Joining us from the radio--no I'm sorry We have a replacement That's. George Curry George Curry's joined ...
on today's roundtable, blacks in mexico speak up for recognition and a hot sauce called burn baby burn. from our headquarters in washington, dc, joe davidson, an editor at the washington post. joining us from the radio--no, i'm sorry. we have a replacement. that's george curry. george curry's jo...
All right. Let's get into a conversation that we had just moments ago and that is the question of the labor woes that we see coming out of the convention, the AFL-CIO convention in Chicago, but one of the peripheral worries comes from the Democratic Party. George Curry, for years, labor has been a...
all right let's get into a conversation that; we had just moments ago and. that is, the. question of the labor woes that. we see coming out of the convention the afl-cio convention in chicago but one of the peripheral worries comes from the democratic party george curry for years labor. has been a...
All right Let's. get into a conversation. that we. had just moments ago and; that is the question of the labor woes that we see coming out of the convention the AFL-CIO, convention in Chicago, but one of, the peripheral worries comes from, the Democratic Party George Curry for years labor has been...
all right. let's get into a conversation that we had just moments ago and that is the question of the labor woes that we see coming out of the convention, the afl-cio convention in chicago, but one of the peripheral worries comes from the democratic party. george curry, for years, labor has been a...
Labor is as about as reliable--not quite, but almost as reliable as far as African-American votes for the Democratic Party. So it's one of its main core constituents. I think that this has implications because part of the problem was the dispute among the different groups and different labor union...
labor is as about, as reliable--not quite but almost as reliable as far as, african-american votes for the democratic party so it's one of its main core constituents i think that, this has implications because part of, the problem was the dispute among the different groups and different labor. uni...
Labor, is as about as, reliable--not quite but almost, as reliable as far as African-American votes for the Democratic Party So it's one of its main; core constituents I think that this has implications because part of the problem was the. dispute among the different groups and. different, labor u...
labor is as about as reliable--not quite, but almost as reliable as far as african-american votes for the democratic party. so it's one of its main core constituents. i think that this has implications because part of the problem was the dispute among the different groups and different labor union...
Joseph C. Phillips, some are suggesting that this is an opening, if you will, for Republicans to make overtures to Democrats, where before--or I'm sorry, to labor unions, where before they had really written that off as a foregone conclusion that these unions and their workers would vote Democratic.
joseph c phillips some are suggesting that this is an opening if you will for republicans to make overtures to democrats where before--or i'm sorry, to labor unions where before they had really written that off as a foregone conclusion that these unions and their workers would vote
Joseph, C, Phillips some are, suggesting that this is an opening if you will for Republicans to make overtures to Democrats where before--or I'm sorry. to labor unions where before they had really written that off as. a foregone conclusion that these unions and their workers would vote
joseph c. phillips, some are suggesting that this is an opening, if you will, for republicans to make overtures to democrats, where before--or i'm sorry, to labor unions, where before they had really written that off as a foregone conclusion that these unions and their workers would vote democratic.
Mr. JOSEPH C. PHILLIPS (Actor/Syndicated Columnist): Yeah. My understanding is that Republicans, even during all of this commotion at the convention, have kind of been standing on the sidelines. And I think the reason ultimately is that, you know, workers are going to follow their best interests ...
mr joseph c phillips (actor/syndicated columnist): yeah my understanding is; that republicans even during all, of this commotion at the convention have kind of been standing on the sidelines and, i think the reason ultimately is that you know workers are going to follow their best interests and; ...
Mr JOSEPH C PHILLIPS (Actor/Syndicated Columnist): Yeah My understanding is that Republicans. even during all of this commotion. at the convention have kind of been standing on the sidelines And I think. the reason ultimately is that. you know. workers are going to follow their best interests and...
mr. joseph c. phillips (actor/syndicated columnist): yeah. my understanding is that republicans, even during all of this commotion at the convention, have kind of been standing on the sidelines. and i think the reason ultimately is that, you know, workers are going to follow their best interests ...
Except--well, there's a problem with that, Joe. The problem is that the Republican Party is very much, very much pro-business, and that's the opposite of labor, and that's why I don't think they'll be able to do it.
except--well there's, a problem with that joe the problem, is. that the republican party is very much very much pro-business and that's the opposite. of labor and that's why, i don't think. they'll be able to do
Except--well there's a problem with that Joe The problem is that the. Republican Party is very much very much pro-business and that's the opposite of. labor and that's why I don't think they'll, be able. to do
except--well, there's a problem with that, joe. the problem is that the republican party is very much, very much pro-business, and that's the opposite of labor, and that's why i don't think they'll be able to do it.
Vivus hopes the FDA will agree those benefits will outweigh some of the risks, including the concerns about birth defects. The company is submitting new data it says show that the risk is lower than it had been feared. Vivus also has a plan to minimize the chances that pregnant women will take it. Some see Qnexa as a t...
vivus hopes the fda, will agree those, benefits will outweigh some, of the risks including the, concerns about, birth defects the company is submitting new data it says show that the risk is lower than, it had been feared vivus also has a plan to minimize the chances that pregnant, women will take it some see qnexa as ...
Vivus hopes the FDA will agree those benefits will outweigh some of the risks including the concerns about birth defects The company is submitting new data it. says show that. the risk is lower than it had been feared Vivus also. has a plan to minimize the chances that pregnant women will take it Some see Qnexa as a te...
vivus hopes the fda will agree those benefits will outweigh some of the risks, including the concerns about birth defects. the company is submitting new data it says show that the risk is lower than it had been feared. vivus also has a plan to minimize the chances that pregnant women will take it. some see qnexa as a t...
I need to lose 20 more pounds again, and I need the help, because I've been trying really hard to get this 20 pounds back off.
i need to lose 20 more; pounds again and i need the help because i've been, trying really hard to get this 20 pounds back
I need to lose 20 more pounds again and I need the help because I've, been trying really hard to get this. 20 pounds; back
i need to lose 20 more pounds again, and i need the help, because i've been trying really hard to get this 20 pounds back off.
The dilemma for the FDA is figuring out the right balance of risks and benefits for powerful weight loss drugs like Qnexa. Whatever it decides, the agency has already scheduled a two-day hearing next month to help figure out the best way to judge obesity drugs. Rob Stein, NPR News.
the dilemma for. the fda is figuring out the right balance of risks and benefits for powerful weight loss drugs like qnexa whatever it. decides the agency has already scheduled a two-day hearing next month to help figure out the best way to judge obesity drugs rob stein npr
The dilemma for the, FDA is figuring, out the. right balance of risks and benefits for powerful weight loss drugs, like Qnexa Whatever it decides the agency has already scheduled a, two-day hearing next month to help figure out the best way to judge, obesity drugs Rob Stein NPR
the dilemma for the fda is figuring out the right balance of risks and benefits for powerful weight loss drugs like qnexa. whatever it decides, the agency has already scheduled a two-day hearing next month to help figure out the best way to judge obesity drugs. rob stein, npr news.
It's MORNING EDITION from NPR News. Good morning. I'm Steve Inskeep.
it's morning edition from npr news good morning i'm steve.
It's MORNING EDITION from NPR News Good; morning I'm Steve
it's morning edition from npr news. good morning. i'm steve inskeep.
NPR's John Ydstie begins our coverage.
npr's john ydstie begins our
NPR's John Ydstie begins our
npr's john ydstie begins our coverage.
As he unveiled his plan yesterday, the president criticized Chairman Ryan's proposal for not keeping America's promise to care for its senior citizens.
as he unveiled his plan yesterday the president criticized chairman ryan's proposal, for not; keeping america's promise to, care for, its senior
As he unveiled. his plan yesterday the president criticized Chairman Ryan's proposal for not keeping America's promise to care for its senior.
as he unveiled his plan yesterday, the president criticized chairman ryan's proposal for not keeping america's promise to care for its senior citizens.
It says that 10 years from now, if you're a 65-year-old who's eligible for Medicare, you should have to pay nearly $6,400 dollars more than you would today.
it says that. 10 years from now if you're a 65-year-old who's eligible for medicare you should have to pay nearly $6,400 dollars more than you would
It says that 10 years from now if you're a 65-year-old who's eligible for Medicare you should have to pay nearly $6,400 dollars more than you would
it says that 10 years from now, if you're a 65-year-old who's eligible for medicare, you should have to pay nearly $6,400 dollars more than you would today.
Yet, said the president, Ryan believes that at the same time...
yet said the, president ryan believes that at. the same
Yet said the president Ryan believes that at the same
yet, said the president, ryan believes that at the same time...
We can somehow afford more than $1 trillion in new tax breaks for the wealthy.
we can somehow afford more than $1 trillion in new tax breaks for the
We can somehow afford, more than $1 trillion in new tax breaks for the.
we can somehow afford more than $1 trillion in new tax breaks for the wealthy.
Maya MacGuineas, who heads the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget at the New America Foundation, says the president's proposal shows he's finally seriously engaging in the deficit discussion. But she says the president's plan is short on specifics and should do more to reduce deficits.
maya macguineas who heads the committee for a responsible federal budget at the new america foundation says the president's proposal, shows he's finally seriously engaging in the deficit discussion but she says the president's plan is short on. specifics and should, do, more; to reduce
Maya MacGuineas who heads the Committee. for a Responsible Federal Budget at, the New America Foundation, says the president's proposal shows he's finally seriously engaging in; the deficit discussion But she says the president's plan is short, on specifics and should do more to, reduce
maya macguineas, who heads the committee for a responsible federal budget at the new america foundation, says the president's proposal shows he's finally seriously engaging in the deficit discussion. but she says the president's plan is short on specifics and should do more to reduce deficits.
If you look at what Congressman Ryan did, he put out a huge, bold plan, very detailed, and very courageous, because it's hard. You can see, he's going to get beaten up for it. The president wasn't as courageous in what he laid out there, but want he did do is put out something that's doable.
if. you look at what congressman ryan did he put out a huge bold plan very detailed and very courageous because it's hard you can see he's going to get beaten up for it the president. wasn't. as. courageous in what he, laid out there but want he did do is put out something that's
If you look at what Congressman Ryan did he put out a huge bold plan very detailed and very courageous because it's hard You can see he's, going to get beaten up. for it The president wasn't as courageous in what he. laid out there, but want he did do is put out something that's
if you look at what congressman ryan did, he put out a huge, bold plan, very detailed, and very courageous, because it's hard. you can see, he's going to get beaten up for it. the president wasn't as courageous in what he laid out there, but want he did do is put out something that's doable.
Robert Greenstein of the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, a progressive think tank, takes issue with describing Chairman Ryan's proposal as courageous.
robert greenstein of the center for budget and policy priorities a progressive think tank takes issue with describing chairman ryan's proposal as
Robert Greenstein of the Center. for Budget and Policy Priorities a progressive think. tank takes issue with describing Chairman Ryan's proposal as
robert greenstein of the center for budget and policy priorities, a progressive think tank, takes issue with describing chairman ryan's proposal as courageous.
I don't think it's very courageous to say we're going to really eviscerate programs from the weakest people in the society who don't have political clout and have no lobbyists on K Street.
i don't think it's very courageous to say we're going to really eviscerate programs from the weakest people. in the society who don't have political clout and have no lobbyists on k
I don't; think it's very courageous to say we're going to really eviscerate programs from the weakest people in the society who don't have political clout and have no lobbyists on K
i don't think it's very courageous to say we're going to really eviscerate programs from the weakest people in the society who don't have political clout and have no lobbyists on k street.
But Brian Reidl of the conservative Heritage Foundation sees it differently.
but brian reidl of the conservative heritage foundation sees it
But Brian Reidl of the conservative Heritage Foundation sees it
but brian reidl of the conservative heritage foundation sees it differently.
Because it gives governors flexibility to innovate and to save costs by block granting the program. And so I think you might see a Washington that's meddling less in the innovative ideas that governors have.
because it, gives governors flexibility to innovate and to save costs. by block granting, the program and so i think you might see a washington that's meddling less in the innovative ideas that governors
Because it gives governors flexibility to innovate and to save costs by block granting the. program And so I think you might see a Washington that's meddling less in the. innovative ideas, that governors
because it gives governors flexibility to innovate and to save costs by block granting the program. and so i think you might see a washington that's meddling less in the innovative ideas that governors have.
Over the long term, Chairman Ryan's plan offers a vision of a much smaller government with dramatically different healthcare programs, says Maya MacGuineas. Meanwhile, the president sees the government providing most of the services it currently does, only more efficiently. That may not be visionary, says MacGuineas, b...
over the long, term chairman, ryan's plan offers a vision of a much smaller government with dramatically different healthcare programs says maya macguineas meanwhile the president sees the government providing most of; the services it currently does; only more efficiently that may, not be visionary says. macguineas.
Over the long term Chairman Ryan's plan offers a vision of a much smaller government. with dramatically different healthcare programs says Maya MacGuineas Meanwhile, the president sees the government providing most of, the services it currently does only more, efficiently That may not be. visionary says MacGuineas
over the long term, chairman ryan's plan offers a vision of a much smaller government with dramatically different healthcare programs, says maya macguineas. meanwhile, the president sees the government providing most of the services it currently does, only more efficiently. that may not be visionary, says macguineas, b...
I think what he's talking about is a really helpful starting point for moving this discussion forward.
i think what he's talking about is, a really helpful starting point for moving this discussion
I think what he's talking about is a really helpful starting. point for moving this discussion
i think what he's talking about is a really helpful starting point for moving this discussion forward.
John Ydstie, NPR News, Washington.
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john ydstie, npr news, washington.
In Pakistan last night, Taliban militants attacked an air base near the capital. The attack came amid reported preparations for a Pakistani military offensive. The target of that offensive: the militants' hideouts along the border with Afghanistan.
in pakistan last night taliban militants attacked an air base near the capital the attack came amid reported. preparations for a pakistani, military offensive the target of that offensive: the militants' hideouts along the border with
In Pakistan last night Taliban militants. attacked an air base near the capital The attack came amid reported preparations for a, Pakistani military offensive The, target of that offensive: the. militants' hideouts along the border with
in pakistan last night, taliban militants attacked an air base near the capital. the attack came amid reported preparations for a pakistani military offensive. the target of that offensive: the militants' hideouts along the border with afghanistan.
NPR's Lauren Frayer reports from Islamabad.
npr's lauren frayer reports from
NPR's Lauren Frayer reports from
npr's lauren frayer reports from islamabad.
Nine Taliban men in army uniforms and suicide belts battled Pakistani troops for more than two hours, killing of security official before being gunned down themselves.
nine taliban men in army uniforms and suicide belts battled pakistani troops for more than two hours killing of security official before being gunned down
Nine Taliban men, in army uniforms and suicide belts battled Pakistani troops for more than two hours killing of. security official before being gunned down
nine taliban men in army uniforms and suicide belts battled pakistani troops for more than two hours, killing of security official before being gunned down themselves.
The Kamra Air Base, less than an hour's drive from the capital, has its fighter jets, and one aircraft was damaged. The base may also be home to part of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal, though officials won't confirm where any warheads are kept.
the kamra air base less; than an hour's drive from the capital has its fighter jets and one aircraft was damaged the base may also be home to part of pakistan's nuclear arsenal though officials, won't confirm where, any warheads are
The Kamra Air Base less than an hour's drive from the capital has its fighter jets and one aircraft was. damaged The base may also be home to part of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal though, officials won't confirm where any warheads are
the kamra air base, less than an hour's drive from the capital, has its fighter jets, and one aircraft was damaged. the base may also be home to part of pakistan's nuclear arsenal, though officials won't confirm where any warheads are kept.
That the Taliban might capture such dangerous weapons has long been on U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's mind, as he told reporters at the Pentagon this week.
that the. taliban might capture such, dangerous weapons has long, been on u.s defense secretary leon panetta's mind as he told reporters at. the pentagon this
That the Taliban might capture such. dangerous weapons has long been on U.S Defense Secretary, Leon Panetta's mind as he; told reporters at the Pentagon. this
that the taliban might capture such dangerous weapons has long been on u.s. defense secretary leon panetta's mind, as he told reporters at the pentagon this week.
The great danger we've always feared is that if terrorism is not controlled in their country, that those nuclear weapons could fall into the wrong hands.
the great danger we've always feared is that, if terrorism is not controlled in their country that those nuclear. weapons could fall into the wrong
The great danger we've always feared is that if terrorism is not controlled in their country that those nuclear weapons could fall into the wrong
the great danger we've always feared is that if terrorism is not controlled in their country, that those nuclear weapons could fall into the wrong hands.
Pakistan has come under U.S. criticism for failing to act forcefully against extremists. But securing nuclear facilities is the one thing officials here have done, says Talat Masood, a retired Pakistani general. Hours after the air base assault, authorities arrested more than 70 suspects in and around the capital. But ...
pakistan has come under u.s. criticism for failing to act forcefully against extremists. but securing nuclear facilities is the one thing officials, here have done says talat masood a retired pakistani general hours after the air base assault, authorities arrested more than 70 suspects in, and around the capital but th...
Pakistan has come under U.S criticism for. failing to act forcefully against extremists But securing nuclear facilities is the one thing officials, here have done says Talat, Masood a retired Pakistani general, Hours, after the air base, assault authorities arrested more than 70 suspects in and around the capital, But ...
pakistan has come under u.s. criticism for failing to act forcefully against extremists. but securing nuclear facilities is the one thing officials here have done, says talat masood, a retired pakistani general. hours after the air base assault, authorities arrested more than 70 suspects in and around the capital. but ...
These attacks show that how important it is that we must clear our sanctuaries, because if you would clear our sanctuaries, then they would be weakened at their very root.
these attacks show that how important it is that we must clear our sanctuaries because; if you would clear our sanctuaries then they would be weakened; at their very.
These attacks show that how important it is that we must clear; our sanctuaries because if you would clear our sanctuaries then, they would be weakened at their very
these attacks show that how important it is that we must clear our sanctuaries, because if you would clear our sanctuaries, then they would be weakened at their very root.
Pakistani forces are said to be preparing an offensive in the North Waziristan, home to Taliban fighters and members of the shadowy Haqqani Network, an Al-Qaida linked group that's attacked U.S. and Afghan troops across the border.
pakistani forces are. said to be preparing an offensive in, the north waziristan home to taliban fighters and, members of the shadowy haqqani network an al-qaida. linked group that's attacked, u.s. and afghan troops across the
Pakistani forces, are said to be preparing an offensive in the. North Waziristan home to Taliban fighters, and members of the shadowy Haqqani Network an Al-Qaida linked group that's attacked U.S; and Afghan troops across the
pakistani forces are said to be preparing an offensive in the north waziristan, home to taliban fighters and members of the shadowy haqqani network, an al-qaida linked group that's attacked u.s. and afghan troops across the border.
Masood says he expects a bloody battle this fall.
masood says he expects a; bloody battle this
Masood says, he expects a bloody battle. this,
masood says he expects a bloody battle this fall.
These people are very hardened fighters and some of them apparently have nowhere to go, so they'll fight to the end.
these people are very hardened fighters and some, of them apparently have nowhere to go so they'll, fight to the
These. people are very hardened fighters and some of them apparently have nowhere to go so they'll fight to the.
these people are very hardened fighters and some of them apparently have nowhere to go, so they'll fight to the end.
Lauren Frayer, NPR News, Islamabad.
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Onto other hair news now. Plenty of you have straight hair and want curly hair. Others have curls and straighten them out. But a few people have hair that actually changes on its own, and not just because of the weather. NPR's Jessica Goldstein reports.
onto other hair news now plenty of you have straight hair and want curly hair others have curls and straighten them out but a few people have hair that actually changes on its own and not just because of the weather npr's jessica goldstein
Onto other, hair, news now Plenty of, you have straight, hair and want curly hair Others have curls and, straighten them out But a few people have hair that actually, changes on its own and not just because, of the weather NPR's Jessica Goldstein
onto other hair news now. plenty of you have straight hair and want curly hair. others have curls and straighten them out. but a few people have hair that actually changes on its own, and not just because of the weather. npr's jessica goldstein reports.
Kimberly Fasting-Berg, a marketing executive in New York, has hair issue.
kimberly fasting-berg a, marketing executive in new york; has, hair
Kimberly Fasting-Berg a marketing. executive. in New York has hair
kimberly fasting-berg, a marketing executive in new york, has hair issue.
Every seven to 10 years, my hair tends to change texture, going from straight to wavy to curly. I can't predict it. It just happens to me and I'm like, oh, here we go again.
every seven to 10 years my hair tends to change texture going from straight; to wavy to curly i can't predict it it. just happens to me and i'm like oh here we go
Every seven to 10 years my hair tends to change texture going from straight to wavy to curly I can't predict it It just happens to me and I'm like oh here we go
every seven to 10 years, my hair tends to change texture, going from straight to wavy to curly. i can't predict it. it just happens to me and i'm like, oh, here we go again.
This also happens to Judy Butler, a midwife in Arizona. So when she saw changes in the hair for three kids, she wasn't surprised.
this also happens to judy butler a midwife in arizona so when she saw. changes in the hair for three kids, she wasn't
This also happens, to Judy Butler a midwife in Arizona So when she saw changes in the hair, for three kids she wasn't
this also happens to judy butler, a midwife in arizona. so when she saw changes in the hair for three kids, she wasn't surprised.
Ketamine has been used for decades as an anesthetic. It's also become a wildly popular but illegal club drug, known as Special K. Mental health researchers got interested in ketamine because of reports that it could make depression vanish almost instantly.
ketamine has been used for decades as. an anesthetic it's also, become a, wildly popular but illegal club drug known as special k mental health researchers got interested, in ketamine because of reports, that; it could make depression vanish almost
Ketamine has been used for decades as an, anesthetic It's also become a wildly popular but illegal club drug known as Special. K Mental health researchers got interested in ketamine because of reports that it could make depression vanish almost
ketamine has been used for decades as an anesthetic. it's also become a wildly popular but illegal club drug, known as special k. mental health researchers got interested in ketamine because of reports that it could make depression vanish almost instantly.
Dr. Sanjay Mathew, from Baylor College of Medicine, is in charge of the ketamine study Heather Merrill is in. He says depression medications really haven't changed much since Prozac arrived in the 1970s.
dr sanjay mathew from baylor, college of medicine is in charge of the ketamine study heather merrill is in he says depression medications really haven't changed much since prozac. arrived in the
Dr Sanjay Mathew from Baylor College. of Medicine is in charge of the ketamine study Heather Merrill is in He says. depression medications really haven't changed much since Prozac. arrived in the
dr. sanjay mathew, from baylor college of medicine, is in charge of the ketamine study heather merrill is in. he says depression medications really haven't changed much since prozac arrived in the 1970s.
DR. SANJAY MATHEW: Everything since then, essentially, has been incremental. There have been tweaks of existing molecules.
dr sanjay mathew: everything since then essentially has been incremental there have been tweaks of existing
DR SANJAY MATHEW: Everything since then essentially has been incremental There have been tweaks of, existing
dr. sanjay mathew: everything since then, essentially, has been incremental. there have been tweaks of existing molecules.
Mathew says ketamine represents much more than a tweak.
mathew says ketamine represents much more than a
Mathew says ketamine represents much more than a
mathew says ketamine represents much more than a tweak.
It's a completely different mechanism. It's a different route of administration, so it's an IV infusion. And the model is very different. It's not a daily dosed medication, but the focus is on really rapidly, helping someone get out of a depressive episode.
it's a completely different mechanism it's a different route of administration, so it's an. iv infusion and the. model is very different it's not a daily dosed medication but the focus is. on really rapidly helping someone get out of a depressive
It's a completely different mechanism It's a. different route of administration so, it's an IV infusion And the model, is very different It's not a daily dosed, medication but the focus is on really rapidly, helping someone get, out, of a depressive
it's a completely different mechanism. it's a different route of administration, so it's an iv infusion. and the model is very different. it's not a daily dosed medication, but the focus is on really rapidly, helping someone get out of a depressive episode.
Heather Merrill says she's pretty sure it was ketamine that flowed into her veins 24 hours ago.
heather merrill, says she's pretty sure it was ketamine that flowed into her veins 24 hours
Heather Merrill says she's pretty sure it was ketamine that flowed into her veins 24 hours
heather merrill says she's pretty sure it was ketamine that flowed into her veins 24 hours ago.
It was almost immediate - the sense of calmness and relaxation.
it. was almost immediate - the sense of calmness and
It, was almost immediate - the sense, of calmness and
it was almost immediate - the sense of calmness and relaxation.
And Dr. Asim Shah, who directs the mood-disorder program at Ben Taub, says there's a good chance Merrill is right.
and dr asim shah who directs the mood-disorder program at ben. taub says. there's a good chance merrill is
And Dr Asim Shah who directs the mood-disorder program at Ben Taub says there's a good chance Merrill. is
and dr. asim shah, who directs the mood-disorder program at ben taub, says there's a good chance merrill is right.
DR. ASIM SHAH: Her demeanor has changed tremendously. She looks like a happy person who is genuinely happy whereas before the study, she looked very down, very withdrawn - sort of almost tearful.
dr, asim shah: her demeanor has changed tremendously she looks like a happy person who is genuinely happy whereas before the study. she looked very down very withdrawn - sort of almost
DR ASIM SHAH: Her demeanor has changed tremendously She looks like a happy person who is; genuinely happy whereas before the study she looked very down very withdrawn - sort of almost.
dr. asim shah: her demeanor has changed tremendously. she looks like a happy person who is genuinely happy whereas before the study, she looked very down, very withdrawn - sort of almost tearful.
But of course, nobody knows whether Merrill actually got ketamine. That information will be kept secret until the study is done, months from now. So I decided to see how Merrill's experience compares with those of people who definitely took ketamine for depression.
but of course nobody knows; whether merrill. actually got ketamine that information will be kept secret. until the. study is done months from now so i, decided to see how merrill's, experience compares with those of people who definitely, took ketamine for
But of course nobody knows whether Merrill. actually got ketamine That information will be kept secret until the study is done months from now. So I decided, to see how Merrill's experience compares with those of people who definitely took, ketamine for
but of course, nobody knows whether merrill actually got ketamine. that information will be kept secret until the study is done, months from now. so i decided to see how merrill's experience compares with those of people who definitely took ketamine for depression.
Carlos Zarate, who does ketamine research at the National Institutes of Health, has never met Merrill. But he describes for me the typical comments he gets from patients who get the drug. Here's what they say.
carlos zarate who does ketamine research at the national institutes. of health has never met merrill. but he describes for me the typical comments he gets from patients who get the drug here's what they
Carlos Zarate who does ketamine research at the National Institutes of Health has, never met Merrill But he describes for. me the typical comments he gets from patients who get the drug Here's what they
carlos zarate, who does ketamine research at the national institutes of health, has never met merrill. but he describes for me the typical comments he gets from patients who get the drug. here's what they say.
DR. CARLOS ZARATE: I feel that something's lifted - or I feel that I've never been depressed in my life. I feel I can work; I feel I can contribute to society. And it was a different experience than feeling high. This was feeling that something was removed.
dr carlos zarate: i feel that something's lifted - or i feel that; i've never been depressed in my life i feel i can work i feel i can contribute to society and it was a different experience, than feeling high this was feeling. that something was;
DR CARLOS, ZARATE: I feel that something's lifted. - or I feel that I've never been, depressed in my life, I feel. I can work I feel I can contribute to society And it was a different experience than feeling high This was feeling that something was
dr. carlos zarate: i feel that something's lifted - or i feel that i've never been depressed in my life. i feel i can work; i feel i can contribute to society. and it was a different experience than feeling high. this was feeling that something was removed.
Then I listened to Heather Merrill talking about her own experience.
then. i listened to heather merrill talking about her. own
Then. I listened to Heather Merrill talking about her own,
then i listened to heather merrill talking about her own experience.
No more fogginess. No more heaviness. I feel like I'm a clean slate right now. I want to go home and see friends or, you know, go to the grocery store and cook the family dinner.
no more fogginess no more heaviness i feel like i'm a clean. slate right now i want to go home and see friends or you know go to the grocery store and cook the family
No more fogginess No more heaviness I feel like I'm a clean slate right now I want. to go home and. see friends or you know go to the grocery store and cook the family.
no more fogginess. no more heaviness. i feel like i'm a clean slate right now. i want to go home and see friends or, you know, go to the grocery store and cook the family dinner.
It's pretty convincing. And researchers say it shows one of the challenges to doing studies of ketamine. The effects are so powerful and distinctive, it's hard to design experiments that prevent doctors and patients from figuring out who got the drug, and who didn't.
it's pretty convincing and researchers say it shows one. of the challenges to. doing studies, of ketamine the. effects are so; powerful and distinctive it's hard to design, experiments that prevent doctors and, patients from figuring out who got the drug and who
It's pretty convincing And researchers say it shows one. of the challenges to doing studies of ketamine The effects. are so powerful and distinctive it's hard to design experiments, that prevent doctors and patients from figuring out who got the drug and who
it's pretty convincing. and researchers say it shows one of the challenges to doing studies of ketamine. the effects are so powerful and distinctive, it's hard to design experiments that prevent doctors and patients from figuring out who got the drug, and who didn't.
Jon Hamilton, NPR News.
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Tomorrow morning, we'll hear Jon talk to a man who definitely took ketamine, and to scientists who think it could lead to a whole new class of depression drugs.
tomorrow morning we'll hear jon talk to a man who definitely took ketamine and to; scientists who think it could lead to a whole new class of depression
Tomorrow morning we'll, hear Jon talk to, a man who definitely took ketamine. and to, scientists who think it could lead to a whole, new class of depression
tomorrow morning, we'll hear jon talk to a man who definitely took ketamine, and to scientists who think it could lead to a whole new class of depression drugs.
Back in May, we reported a story on the projected rise in Alzheimer's cases. The National Institute on Aging estimated that the number of people living with that disease would triple by 2050. Now a pair of new studies has shown that rates of dementia, a broader category of brain disease of which Alzheimer's is the most...
back. in may we reported a story on the projected rise in alzheimer's. cases the national institute on aging estimated that the number of people living with that. disease would triple by 2050. now a pair; of new studies, has shown that rates of dementia a, broader category of, brain disease, of which alzheimer's, is th...
Back in May we reported a story on. the projected rise in Alzheimer's cases The National Institute on Aging estimated that the number of people living with that disease would triple by 2050. Now a pair of new studies, has shown. that. rates of dementia a broader category of brain disease of which Alzheimer's is the mos...
back in may, we reported a story on the projected rise in alzheimer's cases. the national institute on aging estimated that the number of people living with that disease would triple by 2050. now a pair of new studies has shown that rates of dementia, a broader category of brain disease of which alzheimer's is the most...
Dr. Carol Brayne of Cambridge University was the lead researcher on one of the studies. Back in the early '90s, she helped compare dementia rates across different locations in England.
dr carol brayne. of cambridge university was the lead, researcher on one of the studies back in the early '90s she. helped compare dementia rates across different locations in
Dr Carol Brayne of Cambridge University was the lead researcher on one, of the. studies Back in the early '90s, she helped compare dementia rates across different locations in
dr. carol brayne of cambridge university was the lead researcher on one of the studies. back in the early '90s, she helped compare dementia rates across different locations in england.
DR. CAROL BRAYNE: Because it was standardized, because we had to be very clear about how we were doing everything, we were able to repeat that study near 20 years later.
dr carol; brayne: because it was standardized because we had to be, very. clear about how we were doing everything we were. able to repeat that study near 20 years
DR CAROL BRAYNE: Because it was standardized because we had to be very clear about how we; were doing everything we were able to repeat that study near 20 years
dr. carol brayne: because it was standardized, because we had to be very clear about how we were doing everything, we were able to repeat that study near 20 years later.
The new study, published last week in the British medical journal The Lancet, used the same methodology on today's population. Here's the good news.
the new study published last week in the british medical journal the lancet used the same methodology on today's population here's the good
The. new study published last week in the British medical journal The Lancet used the same methodology on today's population. Here's the good
the new study, published last week in the british medical journal the lancet, used the same methodology on today's population. here's the good news.
What we found was that there was lower prevalence. That is, the proportion of the population who met the diagnostic criteria had dropped fairly consistently across the age groups and across the genders as well.
what we found was that there was lower prevalence that is the proportion of the population who met the diagnostic criteria had dropped fairly consistently across the age groups and across the genders as
What we found was that there was, lower prevalence That is the proportion of the population, who met; the diagnostic criteria had dropped fairly consistently across the age groups and across the genders as
what we found was that there was lower prevalence. that is, the proportion of the population who met the diagnostic criteria had dropped fairly consistently across the age groups and across the genders as well.
In the original study from the early '90s, 8.3 percent of the people met all the criteria for dementia. But in the new findings, the number fell to just 6.2 percent. The prevalence had fallen by a quarter. Brayne says it's tough to pin down why exactly this is happening.
in the original study from, the early '90s; 8.3 percent of the people met all the; criteria for dementia but in the new findings the number fell to just 6.2 percent the prevalence had fallen by a quarter brayne says it's tough, to pin down why exactly this is
In the original study; from the early '90s 8.3 percent of the people met all; the criteria for, dementia But. in the new findings, the. number fell to just 6.2 percent The prevalence had fallen, by a quarter Brayne says it's tough to pin down. why exactly this is
in the original study from the early '90s, 8.3 percent of the people met all the criteria for dementia. but in the new findings, the number fell to just 6.2 percent. the prevalence had fallen by a quarter. brayne says it's tough to pin down why exactly this is happening.
If you think about what's going on in the population more generally, in that time, life expectancy has increased.
if you think about what's going on in the population more generally in that time life expectancy has
If you think about what's going on in the population more generally in that time life expectancy. has.
if you think about what's going on in the population more generally, in that time, life expectancy has increased.
Dr. Brayne points to better medical care for people at risk for dementia. Better diets also play and as do other social factors.
dr brayne. points. to. better medical care for people at. risk for dementia better diets also play and as do other social
Dr Brayne points. to better medical. care for people at, risk for dementia Better, diets also play and as do other social
dr. brayne points to better medical care for people at risk for dementia. better diets also play and as do other social factors.
And also very importantly, our populations are better educated than they were.
and also very importantly our populations are better educated than they
And also very importantly our populations are better educated than they
and also very importantly, our populations are better educated than they were.
Also published recently was a study conducted in Denmark. Though it had different methods from Dr. Brayne's report, these researchers also came to the conclusion that dementia rates are decreasing.
also published recently was a study conducted in denmark though it, had different methods from dr brayne's report these researchers also, came to the conclusion that dementia rates are
Also published recently was. a study conducted in Denmark Though it had different methods. from Dr Brayne's report these researchers also came to the conclusion that dementia rates are,
also published recently was a study conducted in denmark. though it had different methods from dr. brayne's report, these researchers also came to the conclusion that dementia rates are decreasing.
It adds to the confidence in thinking that there really is a change. And we can perhaps revise our estimates for this cohort downwards.
it adds to the confidence in thinking that there, really is a, change and we can perhaps revise our estimates for this cohort.
It adds to, the confidence in, thinking. that there really, is a change And we can perhaps revise our estimates for this cohort
it adds to the confidence in thinking that there really is a change. and we can perhaps revise our estimates for this cohort downwards.
At least in Western Europe, that is. As for whether those of us in the States can share in the good news, Dr. Brayne says it depends.
at least in western europe that is as for whether those of us, in the states can share in the good news dr brayne says it
At least in Western Europe that is As for whether those of, us in the States can share, in the good news Dr Brayne says it,
at least in western europe, that is. as for whether those of us in the states can share in the good news, dr. brayne says it depends.
Particularly in those populations who have been able to make the most of all the health messages and health opportunities, treatment opportunities and education and so on.
particularly; in those populations who. have been able to make the most; of all the health messages and health opportunities treatment opportunities and, education and so
Particularly in those populations who have been able to make the most of all the health messages and health opportunities treatment, opportunities and education and so
particularly in those populations who have been able to make the most of all the health messages and health opportunities, treatment opportunities and education and so on.
But she also notes that the United States is much bigger and more diverse than Britain or Denmark, and therefore harder to pin down. The National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association have been cautious about responding to the studies. They point out that a smaller percentage of people may be getting demen...
but she, also. notes that, the, united states is much bigger and more diverse than britain or denmark and, therefore, harder to pin down the national; institute on, aging and the alzheimer's association have been cautious; about responding, to the studies, they point out that a smaller percentage. of people may be gett...
But she; also notes that the United States is much bigger and more diverse than Britain or Denmark and therefore harder to pin down The National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association have been cautious about responding to the studies They point out that a smaller percentage. of people may be getting dement...
but she also notes that the united states is much bigger and more diverse than britain or denmark, and therefore harder to pin down. the national institute on aging and the alzheimer's association have been cautious about responding to the studies. they point out that a smaller percentage of people may be getting demen...
From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Melissa Block. And it's time now for our regular Monday feature, All Tech Considered.
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From NPR News this is ALL. THINGS CONSIDERED I'm Melissa Block And it's time now, for our regular Monday. feature All Tech
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if he fails then it's going to be very very bad for him and his very new
If he fails. then it's going to be very very bad for him and his very new.
if he fails then it's going to be very, very bad for him and his very new government.
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...hires labor Where, are you going. to get workers if you don't encourage people. to be entrepreneurs and if you don't support,
...hires labor. where are you going to get workers if you don't encourage people to be entrepreneurs and if you don't support business?
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