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(Singing) Flowers blooming, morning dew, and the beauty seems to say it's a pleasure when you treasure all that's new and true and gay.

(singing) flowers blooming morning dew and the beauty seems to say it's a pleasure when you treasure all that's new, and true and

(Singing) Flowers. blooming morning dew and the beauty seems to say it's a pleasure when you treasure all that's new and true and

(singing) flowers blooming, morning dew, and the beauty seems to say it's a pleasure when you treasure all that's new and true and gay.

It's no mistake when an individual comes out from a group, whether it be Luther or Lionel Richie or whatever. You know, there's just something special about certain individuals and it can't be denied for long, you know. They'll be in a member of a group; they'll be a member of a duo or something like that; and the next thing you know, they're a household word. And Luther was definitely one of those. He was our living legend.

it's no mistake when an individual, comes. out from a group whether it; be luther or lionel richie or whatever you know there's just something special about certain individuals and. it can't; be denied for long you know they'll, be in a, member of a group they'll. be a member of a duo or something, like that and the. next thing you know they're a household word and luther was definitely one of those he was our living

It's no mistake when an individual comes. out from. a group whether it be Luther or Lionel Richie or whatever You know there's just something. special about certain individuals and it can't be denied for long you know They'll be in a member of a group they'll be, a member of a duo or. something like that and the next thing you know they're a household word And Luther was. definitely one of those He was our living,

it's no mistake when an individual comes out from a group, whether it be luther or lionel richie or whatever. you know, there's just something special about certain individuals and it can't be denied for long, you know. they'll be in a member of a group; they'll be a member of a duo or something like that; and the next thing you know, they're a household word. and luther was definitely one of those. he was our living legend.

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(Singing) As we share our affair, talking in the glow of love, oh.

(singing) as we share our affair talking in the glow of love

(Singing) As we share our affair talking in the glow of, love

(singing) as we share our affair, talking in the glow of love, oh.

But with all the adulation and wealth that came with being the world's best-loved contemporary R&B singer, Luther was not content. He wanted, but never achieved, a number-one hit on the pop charts.

but with all the adulation and wealth that came with being the world's best-loved contemporary r&b singer luther was not content he wanted but never achieved a number-one hit on the pop

But with all the adulation and wealth, that came with being the world's best-loved contemporary R&B singer Luther. was not content He wanted but never. achieved a. number-one hit on the pop

but with all the adulation and wealth that came with being the world's best-loved contemporary r&b singer, luther was not content. he wanted, but never achieved, a number-one hit on the pop charts.

There was always some male singer at the top of the pop game that Luther would be talking to me about.

there was always some male singer at the, top of the pop game that luther would be talking to me

There was always some. male, singer at the top of, the pop game that Luther would be, talking to me

there was always some male singer at the top of the pop game that luther would be talking to me about.

Here again, Vandross' producer, Marcus Miller.

here again, vandross' producer marcus

Here again Vandross' producer Marcus

here again, vandross' producer, marcus miller.

You know, one year it was this guy. The next year it was that guy. And after about 10 years of it--and I said, `OK, Luther, you realize you're talking about this guy now, but you've been talking about a different guy every year. In the meantime, you've got a career that spans like 10, 15 years.' And it went on to be a 20-year career. And to me, that was so much more valuable than being, you know, at the top of the pop game for a year or so.

you know one year it was this guy the next year it was that guy. and after about 10 years of it--and i said `ok luther you realize you're talking about this guy now but you've been talking about a different guy every year in the meantime you've got a career that spans like 10, 15 years' and it went on to be a 20-year career and to me that was, so much more valuable than being you know at the top. of the pop, game for a. year or

You know one. year it was this; guy The next year it was that, guy And after about 10 years of it--and I said `OK Luther you realize you're talking about this guy now but you've been talking about a different guy every year In the meantime you've got a career; that spans like 10, 15 years' And it went, on to be, a 20-year career. And to me that was so much more valuable than being you know at the top of the pop game for a year. or

you know, one year it was this guy. the next year it was that guy. and after about 10 years of it--and i said, `ok, luther, you realize you're talking about this guy now, but you've been talking about a different guy every year. in the meantime, you've got a career that spans like 10, 15 years.' and it went on to be a 20-year career. and to me, that was so much more valuable than being, you know, at the top of the pop game for a year or so.

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(Singing) Love has truly been good to me.

(singing) love has truly been good. to

(Singing) Love has truly been good to

(singing) love has truly been good to me.

On a selfish end, it is hard to believe that we will not--even though we will cherish what we have now, we won't hear another new song from Luther Vandross.

on a, selfish end it is hard, to believe that we will not--even though we will cherish; what we have now we won't hear another new song from luther.

On a selfish end it is hard to. believe that we will not--even though we, will cherish, what we, have now we won't hear another new song from Luther

on a selfish end, it is hard to believe that we will not--even though we will cherish what we have now, we won't hear another new song from luther vandross.

Musician Marcus Miller, music writer David Nathan and producer Rex Rideout talked to us about Luther Vandross, who died last Friday. The singer was 54 years old.

musician marcus; miller music writer david nathan and producer rex rideout. talked, to us about luther; vandross who, died last friday the singer was 54 years

Musician Marcus Miller music writer David Nathan and producer Rex Rideout talked to us about Luther, Vandross who died last Friday The singer was 54 years

musician marcus miller, music writer david nathan and producer rex rideout talked to us about luther vandross, who died last friday. the singer was 54 years old.

(Singing) Got to tell you how you thrill me. I'm happy as I can be. You have come and it's changed my whole world. Bye-bye, sadness. Hello, mellow. And what a wonderful day. It's so amazing to be loved. I'd follow you to the moon and the sky above. Ooooh, I'd go and...

(singing) got to tell you how you thrill me i'm happy. as i can be you have come and it's changed my whole world bye-bye sadness hello mellow and what a wonderful. day it's so amazing. to be loved i'd follow you, to the moon, and the sky above ooooh i'd go

(Singing) Got to tell you how you thrill me I'm, happy, as I. can be, You have come and it's changed. my whole world Bye-bye sadness Hello mellow And what a wonderful day It's so amazing to be. loved I'd follow you. to, the moon and the sky above Ooooh I'd go

(singing) got to tell you how you thrill me. i'm happy as i can be. you have come and it's changed my whole world. bye-bye, sadness. hello, mellow. and what a wonderful day. it's so amazing to be loved. i'd follow you to the moon and the sky above. ooooh, i'd go and...

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On this holiday, when food plays such a role in our gatherings, we hear from Nikki Silva and Davia Nelson, better known as The Kitchen Sisters. Not long ago, they traveled to Montgomery, Alabama, for their Hidden Kitchens series on local visionaries and food traditions. With producer Jamie York, they visited the kitchen of Georgia Gilmore.

on this holiday when food plays such a role. in our gatherings we hear from nikki silva and davia nelson better known as the kitchen sisters not long ago they traveled to montgomery alabama for their hidden kitchens series on local visionaries and food traditions with producer jamie york, they visited the kitchen of georgia

On this holiday when food plays such a role in our gatherings we hear from Nikki Silva and Davia Nelson better known as. The Kitchen Sisters Not long ago they traveled to Montgomery Alabama for their Hidden Kitchens series on local; visionaries and food traditions With producer Jamie York they visited the kitchen of Georgia

on this holiday, when food plays such a role in our gatherings, we hear from nikki silva and davia nelson, better known as the kitchen sisters. not long ago, they traveled to montgomery, alabama, for their hidden kitchens series on local visionaries and food traditions. with producer jamie york, they visited the kitchen of georgia gilmore.

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You have 52 new messages.

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you have 52 new messages.

Mr. JOHN T. EDGE (Director, Southern Foodways Alliance): Hey, my name's John T. Edge, and I live down in Oxford, Mississippi, and direct the Southern Foodways Alliance. There's a woman y'all need to know about. Her name's Georgia Gilmore. She was a cook in the 1950s in Montgomery, Alabama, and when I think of Hidden Kitchens, I think about the story of her back-door restaurant, her secret kitchen that fueled the civil rights movement.

mr john t edge (director southern foodways alliance): hey my name's john t edge and. i live down in oxford mississippi and direct the southern foodways alliance there's a woman y'all need to know about her name's georgia gilmore she was a cook in the 1950s in montgomery alabama and when i think of hidden kitchens i think about the story of her back-door restaurant. her secret kitchen that fueled the civil rights

Mr, JOHN T EDGE (Director Southern Foodways Alliance): Hey my name's. John T Edge and I live down in Oxford Mississippi and direct the Southern Foodways Alliance There's a woman y'all. need to know about. Her name's Georgia Gilmore She. was a cook. in the 1950s in Montgomery Alabama and when I think of Hidden Kitchens I think about the story, of. her back-door restaurant her secret kitchen that fueled the, civil rights

mr. john t. edge (director, southern foodways alliance): hey, my name's john t. edge, and i live down in oxford, mississippi, and direct the southern foodways alliance. there's a woman y'all need to know about. her name's georgia gilmore. she was a cook in the 1950s in montgomery, alabama, and when i think of hidden kitchens, i think about the story of her back-door restaurant, her secret kitchen that fueled the civil rights movement.

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Unidentified Woman #1: Hi. How you doing? You live on this street? Do you know where Miss Gilmore used to stay?

unidentified. woman #1: hi how you doing? you live on this street? do you know where miss gilmore used to

Unidentified Woman; #1: Hi How you doing? You live on this street? Do you. know. where Miss Gilmore used to

unidentified woman #1: hi. how you doing? you live on this street? do you know where miss gilmore used to stay?

Unidentified Man #1: Yeah. Miss Georgia Gilmore? That's Miss Gilmore house down there. You see that marker now there, that historical marker?

unidentified man #1: yeah, miss georgia gilmore? that's miss gilmore house down there you see that marker now there that historical

Unidentified Man #1: Yeah Miss Georgia Gilmore? That's Miss Gilmore house down; there You see that marker. now there that historical

unidentified man #1: yeah. miss georgia gilmore? that's miss gilmore house down there. you see that marker now there, that historical marker?

Unidentified Woman #1: Oh, yeah. I see it now.

unidentified woman #1: oh yeah i see it

Unidentified Woman #1: Oh yeah I see it

unidentified woman #1: oh, yeah. i see it now.

You see the plaque in the yard?

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You. see the plaque in the

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Mr. MARK GILMORE Jr. (Councilman, Montgomery, Alabama): Georgia Theresa Gilmore. I'm her son, Councilman Mark Gilmore Jr.

mr mark gilmore jr (councilman montgomery alabama): georgia theresa gilmore i'm her son councilman mark gilmore

Mr MARK GILMORE Jr (Councilman Montgomery. Alabama): Georgia Theresa Gilmore I'm her son Councilman Mark Gilmore

mr. mark gilmore jr. (councilman, montgomery, alabama): georgia theresa gilmore. i'm her son, councilman mark gilmore jr.

Unidentified Woman #2: Georgia Gilmore...

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Unidentified Woman #2: Georgia

unidentified woman #2: georgia gilmore...

She could cook.

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she could cook.

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She was a stone cook.

she was a stone

She was a stone

she was a stone cook.

Her food was cooked on the mama level, and Georgia was like `Big Mama,' Southern-type mamas, maybe 10 or 15 of them.

her food was cooked on the mama level. and georgia was like `big mama' southern-type mamas maybe 10 or 15 of

Her. food was cooked on the mama level and Georgia was like `Big Mama' Southern-type mamas maybe 10 or 15 of,

her food was cooked on the mama level, and georgia was like `big mama,' southern-type mamas, maybe 10 or 15 of them.

Now my mother, at the time, was a midwife by profession. She cooked at National Lunch Company in Montgomery when the movement started. When Mrs. Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat in 1955, Mama got involved in the bus boycott.

now my mother. at. the time was. a; midwife, by profession she cooked at national lunch company in montgomery, when, the movement, started when mrs rosa parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat in 1955, mama got involved in the bus

Now my mother at the time was a midwife by profession She cooked at. National Lunch Company in Montgomery when the movement started When Mrs Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give. up her seat in 1955, Mama got involved in the bus

now my mother, at the time, was a midwife by profession. she cooked at national lunch company in montgomery when the movement started. when mrs. rosa parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat in 1955, mama got involved in the bus boycott.

She lost her job because the management learned of her being a part of this movement that was going on. My name is Johnnie Rebecca Carr, and I am the fifth president of the Montgomery Improvement Association.

she lost her job because the; management learned of her. being; a part of this movement that was going on my name is johnnie rebecca carr and i am the fifth president of the montgomery improvement

She lost her job because the management, learned, of her being a part of this movement that was going on My name is Johnnie Rebecca Carr and I am the, fifth president of the, Montgomery. Improvement

she lost her job because the management learned of her being a part of this movement that was going on. my name is johnnie rebecca carr, and i am the fifth president of the montgomery improvement association.

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Unidentified Man #3: (Singing) Caught that Alabama bus, I don't want to ride...

unidentified man #3: (singing) caught that alabama bus i don't want to

Unidentified Man #3: (Singing) Caught that Alabama bus I don't want to

unidentified man #3: (singing) caught that alabama bus, i don't want to ride...

Unidentified Man #4: During the bus boycott, the city of Montgomery brought suit against King and 90 other members of the Montgomery Improvement Association in March of 1956. They were claiming that the bus boycott was an unlawful conspiracy. Georgia Gilmore testified in court. She, in essence, called out this bus driver who'd kicked her off a bus. When Miss Gilmore stood up in court, she got fired.

unidentified man #4: during the bus. boycott the city of montgomery brought, suit against king and 90 other members of the montgomery improvement association in march, of 1956. they were claiming that the bus boycott, was an unlawful, conspiracy georgia gilmore testified in court she in essence called out this bus driver who'd kicked her off a bus when miss; gilmore stood up in court she got

Unidentified Man #4: During the bus boycott; the; city of Montgomery brought suit against King and 90 other members of the Montgomery Improvement Association. in March of 1956. They were, claiming that the bus boycott was an unlawful conspiracy Georgia Gilmore testified in court She in essence called out. this bus driver. who'd kicked her off a bus When Miss Gilmore stood up in. court, she got

unidentified man #4: during the bus boycott, the city of montgomery brought suit against king and 90 other members of the montgomery improvement association in march of 1956. they were claiming that the bus boycott was an unlawful conspiracy. georgia gilmore testified in court. she, in essence, called out this bus driver who'd kicked her off a bus. when miss gilmore stood up in court, she got fired.

You cannot be afraid if you want to accomplish anything. You got to have the willing, the spirit and above all, you got to have the get-up.

you. cannot be afraid if you want to accomplish anything you got, to have the willing the spirit, and above all you got to, have the

You cannot be afraid if you want to accomplish. anything You got to have the willing the spirit and above all you got to have, the

you cannot be afraid if you want to accomplish anything. you got to have the willing, the spirit and above all, you got to have the get-up.

Everybody could tell you Georgia Gilmore didn't take no junk. I'm Reverend Al Dixon. If you pushed her too far, she'd say a few bad words and if you pushed her any further, she would, um--she'd hit you.

everybody could tell you georgia gilmore didn't take no junk i'm reverend al dixon if you pushed her; too far she'd say a few bad, words and if you pushed her any further she would um--she'd hit

Everybody could tell you Georgia Gilmore, didn't take no junk I'm Reverend Al, Dixon If you pushed her too far she'd say a few bad words and if you, pushed her, any further she would um--she'd hit

everybody could tell you georgia gilmore didn't take no junk. i'm reverend al dixon. if you pushed her too far, she'd say a few bad words and if you pushed her any further, she would, um--she'd hit you.

She was swift on her feet. She could move. Mama weighed about 350, 400 pounds. Martin Luther King had called her `Tiny.'

she was swift on her feet she could; move mama weighed about 350, 400 pounds martin luther king had called. her

She, was swift on her feet, She could move Mama weighed about 350, 400 pounds Martin Luther King had called her

she was swift on her feet. she could move. mama weighed about 350, 400 pounds. martin luther king had called her `tiny.'

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Unidentified Woman #3: (Singing) God, here's a battle-ax...

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She lived about three blocks from wherever King was living at the time. I'm Nelson Walton. The Reverend King, when he came to Montgomery, I was his first barber. Whenever VIPs would come to town, he would always have Miss Gilmore to cook up a batch of chicken. When she was fired from her restaurant, Reverend King said, `Well, why don't you go in business for yourself?'

she lived. about three blocks from wherever king was, living at the. time i'm nelson walton the reverend king when he came to montgomery i was his first barber, whenever vips would. come to town he would always have miss gilmore to cook up a, batch of chicken when she was fired from her restaurant reverend king said `well why don't you go in business for

She lived about three blocks from wherever King was living at the time I'm Nelson Walton The Reverend King when he, came to Montgomery I. was his first barber Whenever VIPs would come. to town he would always have, Miss Gilmore to cook up a batch of chicken When she; was fired from her restaurant Reverend King. said `Well why; don't you go in business for

she lived about three blocks from wherever king was living at the time. i'm nelson walton. the reverend king, when he came to montgomery, i was his first barber. whenever vips would come to town, he would always have miss gilmore to cook up a batch of chicken. when she was fired from her restaurant, reverend king said, `well, why don't you go in business for yourself?'

She turned part of her home into a dining area. Dr. King and the organization helped her to set up where she could go into business cooking in her own home.

she turned. part of her. home into a dining. area dr king and the organization helped her to set up where she could go into business cooking in her own

She turned part of her home, into a dining area. Dr King and, the organization helped her to set up where, she could go into business cooking in her own.

she turned part of her home into a dining area. dr. king and the organization helped her to set up where she could go into business cooking in her own home.

Dr. Martin Luther King, he needed a place where he could go, where he could not only trust the people around him but trust the food.

dr martin luther king. he needed a place where he could go where he could not only trust the people around him but trust the

Dr Martin Luther King he, needed, a place where he could go where he could not only trust the people around him but trust the

dr. martin luther king, he needed a place where he could go, where he could not only trust the people around him but trust the food.

Plus they had a lot of secret meetings, and they didn't want nobody to know, so they went to Georgia House. My name is Martha Hawkins, at Martha's Place Restaurant. She inspired me to be able to do what I'm doing.

plus, they had a lot of secret meetings and they didn't, want nobody to know so they went to georgia house my name is martha hawkins at martha's, place restaurant she inspired me to be able to do what i'm

Plus they had a lot of secret meetings and they didn't want nobody to know so they went to Georgia House My name is Martha Hawkins, at Martha's Place Restaurant She inspired. me to be; able to do what I'm

plus they had a lot of secret meetings, and they didn't want nobody to know, so they went to georgia house. my name is martha hawkins, at martha's place restaurant. she inspired me to be able to do what i'm doing.

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Pastor THOMAS E. JORDAN (Lilly Baptist Church): I'm Pastor Thomas E. Jordan, the Lilly Baptist Church, Montgomery, Alabama. About 12:00, we'd make our beeline to Georgia Gilmore's place. A lot of times you'd have to wait in line to be fed.

pastor thomas e jordan (lilly baptist church): i'm pastor thomas e jordan the lilly baptist church montgomery alabama about 12:00, we'd make our beeline to georgia gilmore's place a lot of times you'd, have to wait in line to be

Pastor THOMAS E JORDAN (Lilly. Baptist Church): I'm, Pastor Thomas E Jordan the Lilly Baptist Church Montgomery Alabama, About 12:00, we'd make our beeline to, Georgia Gilmore's place A lot of times you'd. have to wait in line to be

pastor thomas e. jordan (lilly baptist church): i'm pastor thomas e. jordan, the lilly baptist church, montgomery, alabama. about 12:00, we'd make our beeline to georgia gilmore's place. a lot of times you'd have to wait in line to be fed.

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Unidentified Woman #3: (Singing) Why don't you sit down? I can't sit down.

unidentified woman #3: (singing) why, don't you, sit down? i, can't. sit

Unidentified, Woman #3: (Singing) Why don't you sit down? I can't sit

unidentified woman #3: (singing) why don't you sit down? i can't sit down.

And as these would leave, another set would come, just like a Methodist communion table. I'm Althea Thomas. I'm organist here at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church. Sometimes there would be about four professors, clerical workers, a policeman or two.

and as; these would leave another set; would; come just like a. methodist communion table i'm althea thomas i'm organist here at dexter avenue king. memorial baptist church sometimes there would be about four professors clerical. workers a policeman or

And, as these would leave another set would come. just like a, Methodist communion table I'm Althea Thomas I'm organist here at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church Sometimes there would be about four professors, clerical, workers a policeman or

and as these would leave, another set would come, just like a methodist communion table. i'm althea thomas. i'm organist here at dexter avenue king memorial baptist church. sometimes there would be about four professors, clerical workers, a policeman or two.

But people who are registering new voters are very aware that they have to educate these people on the process of voting and so, too, must the supervisor of elections. So a lot of voter education really is needed for these first-time voters.

but people who are registering new voters are. very aware that they, have to educate these people on the process of voting and so too must. the supervisor of elections so a lot of voter education really is needed for these first-time

But people who are registering new voters are; very aware that they have to educate these people on the process; of voting and so too must the. supervisor of elections So a lot of voter education really is needed for these, first-time

but people who are registering new voters are very aware that they have to educate these people on the process of voting and so, too, must the supervisor of elections. so a lot of voter education really is needed for these first-time voters.

And technically speaking, how smooth do you think this election is going to be this year, especially compared to years past, let's say 2000?

and technically speaking how; smooth do you think this election is going to. be this. year especially compared to years past let's say

And technically speaking how smooth. do you think, this. election is going to be; this year especially compared to years past let's say

and technically speaking, how smooth do you think this election is going to be this year, especially compared to years past, let's say 2000?

Clearly, Florida's in much better shape in 2008 than when it was in 2000, with its new voting equipment, with its voter education, and with its rules for recounts in the event of a close election, which many people expect.

clearly florida's in much better shape in 2008 than when it. was in 2000, with its new voting equipment with its voter education and with its rules for, recounts in the event of. a close election which. many people

Clearly Florida's in much better shape. in 2008 than when it was in 2000, with its new voting equipment with. its voter education and with its; rules for recounts in the event of, a close election which many people

clearly, florida's in much better shape in 2008 than when it was in 2000, with its new voting equipment, with its voter education, and with its rules for recounts in the event of a close election, which many people expect.

Professor McManus, what are you telling your students to be watching out for in this election?

professor mcmanus what are you telling your students to be. watching out for in this

Professor McManus what are you telling your students to be watching out for in this

professor mcmanus, what are you telling your students to be watching out for in this election?

My students are very divided, as is Florida. I'm telling them to watch out for the issue positions that the candidates expressed but also to measure up the person that they feel most confident in, in terms of performance as a leader, because poll after poll after elections show that people tend to vote more on how they feel about the overall candidate, issues plus their leadership, not just issues.

my students are very divided as is florida i'm telling them to, watch out for the issue positions that the candidates expressed but also to. measure up the person that they feel; most confident in in terms of performance as a leader because poll after poll after elections show that people tend, to vote more on how they feel about the overall candidate issues plus their leadership not just

My students, are very divided as is Florida I'm, telling. them to watch out for the issue; positions. that the candidates expressed but also to measure up the person that they feel most confident in in terms of, performance as a leader. because poll after poll, after elections show that people tend to vote more. on how they feel about the overall candidate issues plus their leadership not just

my students are very divided, as is florida. i'm telling them to watch out for the issue positions that the candidates expressed but also to measure up the person that they feel most confident in, in terms of performance as a leader, because poll after poll after elections show that people tend to vote more on how they feel about the overall candidate, issues plus their leadership, not just issues.

Susan McManus is a professor of political science at the University of South Florida in Tampa. Thank you.

susan. mcmanus is a professor. of political science at the university of south florida, in tampa thank

Susan McManus is a professor, of political science at the University of South Florida in Tampa Thank

susan mcmanus is a professor of political science at the university of south florida in tampa. thank you.

My pleasure.

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Good morning. I'm Steve Inskeep. A pilot in Idaho landed where a pilot may never have landed before. John Gregory was flying a small, single-engine plane when it lost power. Mr. Gregory saw a field. He braced for a crash landing. But instead of reaching that field, he did what seemed like the impossible - landing his plane on the top of a 60-foot fir tree. He was not hurt in the crash, but firefighters did have to rescue him from the tree.

good morning i'm, steve inskeep a, pilot in idaho landed, where a pilot may never have landed before john gregory was flying a small, single-engine plane when it lost power mr gregory saw a field he braced for a crash landing but instead, of reaching that field he, did what seemed like the impossible - landing his plane on the top of a 60-foot fir tree he was not hurt in. the crash but firefighters did have to rescue him from the

Good morning I'm Steve Inskeep A pilot in; Idaho landed where a pilot may never have landed before John Gregory was flying, a small single-engine, plane when it, lost. power Mr Gregory saw a field He braced for a crash landing But, instead of reaching that field he did what seemed like the impossible - landing his plane on the top of a 60-foot fir tree He was not hurt in the crash but firefighters did have to rescue him, from the

good morning. i'm steve inskeep. a pilot in idaho landed where a pilot may never have landed before. john gregory was flying a small, single-engine plane when it lost power. mr. gregory saw a field. he braced for a crash landing. but instead of reaching that field, he did what seemed like the impossible - landing his plane on the top of a 60-foot fir tree. he was not hurt in the crash, but firefighters did have to rescue him from the tree.

From NPR News, this is NEWS AND NOTES. I'm Farai Chideya. Five years ago today, U.S.-led forces began their invasion of Iraq. Operation Iraqi Freedom opened with a full-throttle assault on the ancient capital, Baghdad.

from npr news this is news and notes i'm farai chideya five years ago today u.s.-led forces. began their. invasion of iraq operation iraqi freedom opened with. a full-throttle assault on the ancient capital

From NPR News this is NEWS AND NOTES I'm Farai Chideya Five years ago today. U.S.-led forces began their invasion of, Iraq. Operation Iraqi Freedom opened with a full-throttle assault on the ancient capital

from npr news, this is news and notes. i'm farai chideya. five years ago today, u.s.-led forces began their invasion of iraq. operation iraqi freedom opened with a full-throttle assault on the ancient capital, baghdad.

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Soon after, President Bush declared mission accomplished. But five years into this conflict, Iraq is still hemorrhaging from sectarian violence. Almost 4,000 U.S. troops have been killed. Still, President Bush said this morning that the war in Iraq was necessary.

soon after, president bush declared mission accomplished but five years into, this conflict iraq, is still hemorrhaging. from sectarian violence, almost 4,000 u.s troops have been killed still, president bush. said this morning. that the war in iraq was,

Soon after President Bush declared mission accomplished But five years into this conflict Iraq is still hemorrhaging from, sectarian. violence Almost 4,000 U.S, troops have been killed Still President Bush said this morning that the war in Iraq was

soon after, president bush declared mission accomplished. but five years into this conflict, iraq is still hemorrhaging from sectarian violence. almost 4,000 u.s. troops have been killed. still, president bush said this morning that the war in iraq was necessary.

President GEORGE W. BUSH: We have fought the enemy on every single battlefront. And so long as terrorist danger remains, the United States of America will continue to fight the enemy wherever it makes its stand.

president george w bush: we have fought the enemy on every single battlefront and so long as terrorist danger remains the united states, of america will continue to fight the enemy wherever it makes, its

President GEORGE W BUSH: We have fought the enemy on. every single battlefront And so long as terrorist danger remains the United States of America will continue to fight the enemy wherever it makes its

president george w. bush: we have fought the enemy on every single battlefront. and so long as terrorist danger remains, the united states of america will continue to fight the enemy wherever it makes its stand.

Voices from many sectors are calling to end the war. Togo West, Jr. is one of those voices. He served as Secretary of the U.S. Army under President Clinton. When I spoke with him earlier, Secretary West said America is very divided over what to do next in Iraq.

voices from many sectors are, calling to end. the war togo west jr is one of, those voices he served as secretary, of the u.s army under president clinton when i spoke with him earlier secretary west said america is very divided over what to do next in

Voices from many sectors are calling to end the war Togo West Jr is one of those voices He served as Secretary of the, U.S Army under President Clinton When I spoke, with him earlier Secretary West said America is very divided over what to do next in

voices from many sectors are calling to end the war. togo west, jr. is one of those voices. he served as secretary of the u.s. army under president clinton. when i spoke with him earlier, secretary west said america is very divided over what to do next in iraq.

It's pretty clear now, in terms of all the published reports and the rumblings, that senior officers of the army and other services in the Pentagon and outside of the theater of conflict, outside Iraq, those senior commanders think it's important to the survival of the army and to the overall health of our armed forces that a serious draw down in numbers in Iraq be undertaken. They think that the Army simply cannot sustain itself at its present rate of deployment there. That has certainly been suggested by people around Admiral Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and it's certainly behind, one would think, the departure of Admiral Fallon, who, as you know, recently stepped down as the CENTCOM commander, the commander over General Petraeus in Iraq.

it's pretty clear now in terms of all the published reports and the rumblings that senior officers of the army. and, other services in the pentagon and outside of the theater of, conflict outside iraq those senior commanders think. it's important to the survival of the, army, and to the overall health of our armed forces that a serious draw, down in numbers in iraq be, undertaken they, think that the army simply cannot sustain itself at its present rate of deployment there that has certainly; been suggested by people around admiral mullen the chairman of the. joint chiefs and it's certainly behind. one would think. the departure of admiral fallon. who as you know. recently stepped down as the centcom commander the, commander over general petraeus. in

It's, pretty clear now in terms of all the published reports and the rumblings, that senior officers of the army and other services in the Pentagon and outside of the theater of conflict outside Iraq those; senior commanders think, it's important to the survival of the army. and to the overall health of. our armed forces, that. a serious draw down in numbers in Iraq be undertaken They think that the Army simply cannot sustain. itself at its, present rate of deployment there That has certainly been. suggested by people around Admiral Mullen the chairman of the Joint Chiefs and it's certainly behind one would think the departure of Admiral Fallon who as you know recently stepped down as the CENTCOM; commander the commander over General, Petraeus in

it's pretty clear now, in terms of all the published reports and the rumblings, that senior officers of the army and other services in the pentagon and outside of the theater of conflict, outside iraq, those senior commanders think it's important to the survival of the army and to the overall health of our armed forces that a serious draw down in numbers in iraq be undertaken. they think that the army simply cannot sustain itself at its present rate of deployment there. that has certainly been suggested by people around admiral mullen, the chairman of the joint chiefs, and it's certainly behind, one would think, the departure of admiral fallon, who, as you know, recently stepped down as the centcom commander, the commander over general petraeus in iraq.

If you talk to General Petraeus, at least based on his joint press conference with the American ambassador to Iraq and with Vice President Chaney - he who has never served on active duty - the sense is that they think it is essential to the survival of the country's government and therefore to our national interest that we remain there - remain there for a substantial period of time.

if you talk to general petraeus at least based on his joint press conference with; the american ambassador to iraq and with vice president chaney - he who has never served, on active. duty - the sense is that they think it is essential to the. survival of the country's government and therefore to our national interest that we remain there - remain there for a, substantial, period of

If you talk to General Petraeus at least based on his joint press conference with the American ambassador to Iraq, and with Vice, President Chaney - he, who has never served on active duty - the, sense is that they, think it is essential to the survival of the country's government and therefore. to our national interest that we, remain there - remain there. for a substantial period, of

if you talk to general petraeus, at least based on his joint press conference with the american ambassador to iraq and with vice president chaney - he who has never served on active duty - the sense is that they think it is essential to the survival of the country's government and therefore to our national interest that we remain there - remain there for a substantial period of time.

So there are three different parts of the service to talk to. If you talk to military families, those who are serving and living with the daily injury and burdens of the war, when you're faced with something like Douglas McArthur once said, which is that it is the soldier who has served who most desires peace, because he bears the most grievous burdens and wounds of war. They would like to see us out.

so there are three different parts of the service. to talk to if you talk, to, military families those who. are serving and living with. the daily injury and burdens of, the war when you're faced with something like douglas mcarthur once said which is that it is the soldier who has served who most desires peace because he bears the most grievous, burdens and wounds of war they would like to see. us

So there are three different parts of, the service, to talk to If, you talk to military families those who are serving and living with the daily injury. and burdens of the war when you're faced with something like Douglas McArthur once said which is that it is the. soldier who has served who most desires peace because he bears the most grievous burdens and wounds, of. war They would like to see us

so there are three different parts of the service to talk to. if you talk to military families, those who are serving and living with the daily injury and burdens of the war, when you're faced with something like douglas mcarthur once said, which is that it is the soldier who has served who most desires peace, because he bears the most grievous burdens and wounds of war. they would like to see us out.

You and I spoke at the beginning of 2007, and the surge idea was very much on the table. I asked you about the likelihood of an increase in forces in Iraq that year. And I actually want to play you back some of what you said.

you and i spoke at the beginning of 2007, and the surge idea was very, much on. the table i asked you about the likelihood of an increase in forces in iraq that year and i actually want to play you back some of what you

You and I spoke at, the beginning of 2007, and the surge idea was very, much on the table I asked you about the likelihood of an. increase. in forces in Iraq that year And I actually want to play, you back some of what you

you and i spoke at the beginning of 2007, and the surge idea was very much on the table. i asked you about the likelihood of an increase in forces in iraq that year. and i actually want to play you back some of what you said.

What I'm sensing is that the president is looking for a way to, to use a discarded term, stay the course but yet to adjust it. That means he is likely to go for the surge idea. The problem here, of course, as has been identified by several, is that it's not a permanent solution. The fact is that this surge is about a two-year solution, just enough time for the president to complete his term in office and to leave the problem to be resolved by his successor. I don't say that that's his purpose. It's just that's the way that the numbers work out.

what i'm sensing is that the president; is looking for a way to to use a discarded, term. stay the course, but yet to adjust it that means he is likely to go for the surge idea the, problem here of course, as has been, identified by. several is that it's not a permanent solution the, fact is that this surge is about a, two-year solution just enough time for the, president. to complete his term in office, and to leave. the problem to be resolved by his successor i don't say that that's his purpose it's just; that's the way that the numbers work

What I'm sensing is that the president is looking for a way to to use, a discarded term, stay the course but yet to adjust it That means he is likely to go for, the surge idea The, problem here of course as has been identified by several is that it's not a permanent solution, The fact is that; this surge is about a two-year solution just enough time for, the president. to complete his term in office and to leave, the problem to be resolved by his successor I don't say that that's his purpose It's just that's the way that, the numbers work

what i'm sensing is that the president is looking for a way to, to use a discarded term, stay the course but yet to adjust it. that means he is likely to go for the surge idea. the problem here, of course, as has been identified by several, is that it's not a permanent solution. the fact is that this surge is about a two-year solution, just enough time for the president to complete his term in office and to leave the problem to be resolved by his successor. i don't say that that's his purpose. it's just that's the way that the numbers work out.

Now looking back from this moment in time, Secretary West, how do you think the surge is panning out, and do you think that there's any will to sustain the surge past this presidency?

now looking, back. from this moment in time secretary west how do you think the surge is panning out and do you. think that there's any will to sustain the surge past this

Now looking, back from this moment in; time Secretary West how do you think the surge is panning out and do you think that there's any will to sustain the surge past this

now looking back from this moment in time, secretary west, how do you think the surge is panning out, and do you think that there's any will to sustain the surge past this presidency?

You know, I have to say preliminarily that those must be some of the most feared words to hear. I have what you said earlier on tape and I'm going to play…

you know i have to say preliminarily that those must be some of the most feared words to hear i have what you said earlier on tape and i'm going to

You know I have to say preliminarily that those must be some, of the most feared words to hear I have what. you. said earlier on tape, and I'm going to

you know, i have to say preliminarily that those must be some of the most feared words to hear. i have what you said earlier on tape and i'm going to play…

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We didn't mean to have a "This is Your Life" moment here.

we didn't mean to have. a "this is your life" moment

We didn't mean to have, a "This is Your Life" moment

we didn't mean to have a "this is your life" moment here.

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But I suppose that I would say to you that it seems to have been borne out that way. The surge has been about a two-year solution for the president - at this moment, a year and a half or so. It's borne the results that he hoped for. Everyone is reporting finds of an improved set of circumstances there in Iraq, and frankly, that's good. If the deployment, the surges have contributed to a lessening of violence and a window for the Iraqi politicians to begin to stabilize the country, that would be a good thing.

but i suppose that i would say to you. that it seems to have been borne out that way the surge has been about a two-year solution for the president - at this moment a year. and a, half or so, it's borne the results that he hoped for everyone is reporting finds of an improved. set of circumstances there in iraq and frankly that's good if; the deployment the surges have contributed to a lessening of, violence and a. window for the iraqi politicians to begin to stabilize the country that. would be a good

But I suppose that I would say to you that it seems to have been borne out. that way The surge has been about a two-year solution for the president - at this moment a year and a half, or so, It's borne the results that. he hoped for Everyone is reporting finds of an improved set of circumstances there in Iraq and frankly that's good. If the deployment the surges have contributed to; a lessening, of violence and a window for the Iraqi politicians to begin to stabilize the country that, would be a good

but i suppose that i would say to you that it seems to have been borne out that way. the surge has been about a two-year solution for the president - at this moment, a year and a half or so. it's borne the results that he hoped for. everyone is reporting finds of an improved set of circumstances there in iraq, and frankly, that's good. if the deployment, the surges have contributed to a lessening of violence and a window for the iraqi politicians to begin to stabilize the country, that would be a good thing.

One Republican freshman now backing Boehner is Florida's Allen West. He represents an affluent area along the state's east coast stretching from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach.

one republican freshman, now backing boehner is florida's allen west he represents an affluent area along the state's east coast stretching from fort lauderdale to palm,

One Republican, freshman now. backing Boehner is Florida's Allen West He, represents an affluent area; along, the state's east coast stretching from Fort Lauderdale to Palm

one republican freshman now backing boehner is florida's allen west. he represents an affluent area along the state's east coast stretching from fort lauderdale to palm beach.

Earlier this summer, Mike Chase, the founder of Elephants Without Borders, boarded a small, single-prop plane and began conducting an aerial survey of elephants in Botswana. What he saw were carcasses, dozens of dead elephants with their skulls hacked to remove their tusks. As of today, Chase has found 87 dead elephants. It's left him...

earlier this summer mike chase the, founder of elephants. without borders boarded, a small single-prop plane and began conducting. an aerial survey of elephants in botswana what he saw were carcasses dozens of, dead elephants with their skulls, hacked to remove their tusks as of today, chase, has found 87 dead elephants it's left

Earlier this, summer Mike Chase the founder of Elephants Without Borders boarded a small single-prop plane and began conducting an aerial survey of elephants in Botswana What he saw were carcasses dozens of dead elephants with their skulls hacked to; remove their tusks As of today Chase has found 87 dead elephants It's, left

earlier this summer, mike chase, the founder of elephants without borders, boarded a small, single-prop plane and began conducting an aerial survey of elephants in botswana. what he saw were carcasses, dozens of dead elephants with their skulls hacked to remove their tusks. as of today, chase has found 87 dead elephants. it's left him...

Completely appalled and shocked by the scale of elephant poaching that we've seen on the survey.

completely appalled and. shocked by the scale of elephant poaching that we've, seen on the

Completely appalled and shocked by the scale of elephant poaching that we've. seen on. the

completely appalled and shocked by the scale of elephant poaching that we've seen on the survey.

This is rare in Botswana. The southern African nation is home to the largest population of elephants on the continent, and it has always been lauded for its conservation efforts and for keeping poachers at bay.

this. is rare in botswana the southern african nation is home to the largest population of elephants on the continent and it has always been lauded for its conservation efforts and for keeping poachers at

This is rare in Botswana The southern African nation is, home to. the largest population of elephants on the continent and it has always been lauded for its conservation efforts and for keeping poachers at

this is rare in botswana. the southern african nation is home to the largest population of elephants on the continent, and it has always been lauded for its conservation efforts and for keeping poachers at bay.

Incidents were previously reported along our international boundary, but poaching is now being perpetrated well within our borders.

incidents were previously reported along our international boundary but poaching is now being perpetrated well within, our

Incidents. were previously reported along our international boundary but poaching is now. being perpetrated well within our

incidents were previously reported along our international boundary, but poaching is now being perpetrated well within our borders.

Chase says this spike coincides with a government move to disarm its anti-poaching unit. The government says that hasn't affected their anti-poaching efforts and that most of the elephants died from natural causes or, quote, "human-wildlife conflict." Chase stands by his characterization and offered another possible explanation. Botswana is one of the last places on the continent where older male elephants with huge tusks still roam.

chase says this spike coincides with a government move to disarm its; anti-poaching unit. the government says that hasn't affected their. anti-poaching efforts and that most, of the elephants died, from natural causes or. quote "human-wildlife conflict" chase stands by his characterization and offered another possible explanation botswana is one of the last places on the. continent where, older male elephants with huge tusks still

Chase, says this spike coincides with a government move to disarm its anti-poaching unit The, government says that hasn't affected their anti-poaching efforts and that most of the, elephants died from natural causes. or quote "human-wildlife conflict" Chase stands by his characterization and offered another possible explanation Botswana is one of the last places on the continent where older male elephants with huge tusks still

chase says this spike coincides with a government move to disarm its anti-poaching unit. the government says that hasn't affected their anti-poaching efforts and that most of the elephants died from natural causes or, quote, "human-wildlife conflict." chase stands by his characterization and offered another possible explanation. botswana is one of the last places on the continent where older male elephants with huge tusks still roam.

And we have 130,000 elephants. So, you know, it's essentially a poacher's paradise.

and we have 130,000 elephants so you know it's essentially a poacher's

And we have 130,000 elephants So you know it's essentially a poacher's

and we have 130,000 elephants. so, you know, it's essentially a poacher's paradise.

We have always noticed that poaching moves. It's like an amoeba. You know, it changes directions. And it goes to where the stimulus is. And in this case, it is Botswana, which has the elephants.

we have always noticed that poaching moves it's like an amoeba you know it changes directions and it goes to where the, stimulus is and in this case it is botswana which has the.

We, have always noticed that poaching moves It's, like an amoeba You know it changes directions And it goes to where the stimulus is And in this case, it is Botswana which has the

we have always noticed that poaching moves. it's like an amoeba. you know, it changes directions. and it goes to where the stimulus is. and in this case, it is botswana, which has the elephants.

That's Philip Muruthi, the chief scientist at the African Wildlife Foundation. He says, for example, when South Africa improved its watch of rhinos, Namibia next door suffered the consequences.

that's philip, muruthi the chief scientist at the african wildlife foundation he says for example, when south africa. improved its watch of. rhinos namibia next door suffered the

That's Philip Muruthi the chief, scientist at the, African Wildlife Foundation He. says for example when South Africa improved its watch of rhinos Namibia next door suffered the

that's philip muruthi, the chief scientist at the african wildlife foundation. he says, for example, when south africa improved its watch of rhinos, namibia next door suffered the consequences.

Namibia was perfect. They reported for a long time no more than 10 killed a year, and then suddenly it went up to over 50.

namibia was perfect they reported. for a, long time no more than 10 killed a year and then suddenly it went up to over

Namibia was perfect They; reported for a long time no more than 10 killed a year and then, suddenly it, went up to over

namibia was perfect. they reported for a long time no more than 10 killed a year, and then suddenly it went up to over 50.

What worries Muruthi is that when it comes to elephant conservation, Botswana is considered the model. And massive killings have happened before in Africa. In Gabon, with hardly anyone noticing, 11,0000 elephants were killed in less than a decade.

what worries muruthi is that. when it; comes to elephant conservation botswana is considered the model and massive killings have happened before in africa in gabon with hardly anyone noticing. 11,0000 elephants were killed in, less than a

What worries Muruthi is that when it comes to elephant conservation Botswana is considered the, model And massive killings have happened. before in. Africa In Gabon with hardly anyone noticing, 11,0000 elephants were killed in less than a

what worries muruthi is that when it comes to elephant conservation, botswana is considered the model. and massive killings have happened before in africa. in gabon, with hardly anyone noticing, 11,0000 elephants were killed in less than a decade.

Elephants are what we call conservation-dependent species, which means without concerted efforts, somebody's going to come and hit them.

elephants are what we call conservation-dependent species which means without concerted efforts somebody's. going to come and hit

Elephants are what we call conservation-dependent species which means without concerted efforts somebody's going to come and hit

elephants are what we call conservation-dependent species, which means without concerted efforts, somebody's going to come and hit them.

It worries him, he says, that the government of Botswana had grown so complacent. It took a census to notice 87 poached elephants. Eyder Peralta, NPR News, Nairobi.

it worries him he says that the government of botswana, had grown so, complacent it took a census to notice 87 poached elephants. eyder peralta npr news

It worries him he says that the government of Botswana had grown so complacent It took a census to notice 87 poached elephants Eyder Peralta NPR, News

it worries him, he says, that the government of botswana had grown so complacent. it took a census to notice 87 poached elephants. eyder peralta, npr news, nairobi.

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Thousands of visitors and a Who's Who of high-tech innovators turned out for this year's International Consumer Electronics Show. The world's largest consumer technology expo wrapped up last week. NEWS & NOTES resident tech expert Mario Armstrong was there, and he spoke with NPR's Farai Chideya.

thousands of visitors and a who's who of high-tech innovators turned out, for this year's international. consumer electronics show the world's largest consumer technology expo wrapped up last week news & notes resident; tech expert mario armstrong was there and he spoke with npr's farai

Thousands of visitors and a Who's Who of high-tech innovators turned out for this year's International Consumer Electronics Show The. world's largest consumer technology expo wrapped up last week NEWS & NOTES resident tech expert, Mario. Armstrong was there and he spoke with NPR's Farai

thousands of visitors and a who's who of high-tech innovators turned out for this year's international consumer electronics show. the world's largest consumer technology expo wrapped up last week. news & notes resident tech expert mario armstrong was there, and he spoke with npr's farai chideya.

So what is this thing, CES, Consumer Electronics Show?

so. what. is this thing ces consumer electronics

So what is this thing CES Consumer Electronics

so what is this thing, ces, consumer electronics show?

This is the one-stop shop. I mean, this is the International Consumer Electronics Show; brings into Las Vegas over 120,000 people that are either buyers, innovators, creators--basically anyone that is someone in technology is at the show. We're talking 1.6 million square feet of space with over 2,000 exhibitors. So the place to be to find out what's happening for the upcoming year in consumer electronics and technology is this show.

this is the one-stop shop i mean this is the international consumer electronics show brings into las vegas over 120,000 people; that are either buyers innovators creators--basically anyone that is someone in technology is at the show we're talking 1.6 million square feet of space with. over 2,000 exhibitors so the place to be to find out what's happening for the upcoming; year in consumer. electronics and technology is this

This is the one-stop shop I mean this is the International Consumer Electronics Show brings into Las Vegas. over 120,000 people that are either buyers innovators creators--basically anyone that is, someone in technology is at the show We're talking 1.6 million square, feet of space with over 2,000 exhibitors So the place to be to. find out what's happening, for the upcoming year in consumer electronics and technology is this

this is the one-stop shop. i mean, this is the international consumer electronics show; brings into las vegas over 120,000 people that are either buyers, innovators, creators--basically anyone that is someone in technology is at the show. we're talking 1.6 million square feet of space with over 2,000 exhibitors. so the place to be to find out what's happening for the upcoming year in consumer electronics and technology is this show.

Why didn't you put me in your suitcase?

why didn't you put me; in your

Why didn't you put me in your

why didn't you put me in your suitcase?

(Laughs) Because, you know, I was only trying to go with one bag for carry-on. No, I couldn't get you...

(laughs) because you know i was, only trying to go with one bag for carry-on. no i couldn't, get

(Laughs) Because you. know I was only. trying to go with one bag for carry-on No I couldn't get.

(laughs) because, you know, i was only trying to go with one bag for carry-on. no, i couldn't get you...

I totally understand your point. Well, you know, it seems like this is really just quite a show of the big guns. You have Microsoft, you know, Bill Gates showing up. Tell me about some of the huge initiatives that were launched at this show.

i totally understand your point well you. know it seems like this is really just quite a show of the big guns, you have microsoft you know bill gates; showing up tell me about some of, the huge initiatives that. were launched at this

I totally understand your point. Well you know it seems, like this is really just quite, a show; of the big guns You have Microsoft you know Bill Gates showing up Tell me, about some of; the huge initiatives that were launched at this

i totally understand your point. well, you know, it seems like this is really just quite a show of the big guns. you have microsoft, you know, bill gates showing up. tell me about some of the huge initiatives that were launched at this show.

Yeah, and it is that huge. I mean, and prior to coming to this, I must have received close to 300 different pitches of all types of things, everything that could show me how I could wash my hands better, to having the latest gizmo for my digital camera. So Bill Gates gets onstage, and he does a preshow keynote every year. The two big things that he announced was the new Windows operating system called Vista, which does look pretty cool--I think people are going to be impressed with this new version of Windows--and then I thought that it was a unique partnership that they had, really looking in the spirit of digital expansion and migration of the whole digital music scene, MTV and Microsoft announced a new partnership called Urge, which is their answer to Apple's iTunes.

yeah and it is that huge, i mean and prior to coming to this i must have received close to 300 different pitches of all types of things everything. that could show me how i could wash my hands better to having the latest gizmo; for my digital camera so; bill gates gets onstage and he does a preshow keynote every year the two big things that he announced was the new windows operating system called vista which does look pretty cool--i, think people are going to be impressed with this new version of windows--and then i thought that it was a unique partnership that they had really looking in the spirit of. digital. expansion and migration of the whole digital music scene mtv. and microsoft announced a new partnership called urge which. is their answer. to apple's

Yeah and it, is that huge I mean and prior to; coming to this I must have received close, to 300 different pitches of; all types of things, everything that, could show me how I could wash my hands better to. having the latest gizmo. for my digital camera So Bill Gates gets onstage and he. does a preshow keynote every year The two big things that he announced was the new Windows operating system called Vista which does look pretty cool--I think people, are going to be impressed with this new version of Windows--and, then I thought that it, was a unique partnership that they had really looking in the spirit, of digital expansion and migration of the whole, digital music scene. MTV and. Microsoft announced a, new, partnership called Urge which is their answer to Apple's,

yeah, and it is that huge. i mean, and prior to coming to this, i must have received close to 300 different pitches of all types of things, everything that could show me how i could wash my hands better, to having the latest gizmo for my digital camera. so bill gates gets onstage, and he does a preshow keynote every year. the two big things that he announced was the new windows operating system called vista, which does look pretty cool--i think people are going to be impressed with this new version of windows--and then i thought that it was a unique partnership that they had, really looking in the spirit of digital expansion and migration of the whole digital music scene, mtv and microsoft announced a new partnership called urge, which is their answer to apple's itunes.

Tell us more about that. ITunes--you know, I mean, Steve Jobs has been plastered on the cover of so many newspapers and magazines for really bringing Apple into the forefront again; Microsoft obviously not quite happy about that, and that traditional rivalry. What is this new Urge platform going to offer?

tell us more about that itunes--you know, i mean, steve jobs has been plastered on the cover of so many newspapers and magazines for really bringing apple into the forefront. again microsoft obviously not quite happy about. that. and, that traditional rivalry what is this new. urge platform going to

Tell us more about that. ITunes--you know I mean Steve Jobs has been plastered on the cover of so many newspapers and magazines for really bringing Apple into, the forefront again Microsoft obviously not quite happy about that and that traditional, rivalry What is. this, new Urge platform going to

tell us more about that. itunes--you know, i mean, steve jobs has been plastered on the cover of so many newspapers and magazines for really bringing apple into the forefront again; microsoft obviously not quite happy about that, and that traditional rivalry. what is this new urge platform going to offer?

Yeah. What they're saying and what we saw, like the demonstration, was really a more emotional type of engaging, interactive music experience. They're basically going to do some of the same things that iTunes does: deliver music across several genres. They'll have over two million tracks instantly available. But the difference is this is an exclusive partnership with the Windows Media Player, so this allows them to get away from having people using iTunes software, to now focus back to using Windows Media software. But some of the cool things that they'll have are these things called auto playlists, where you can get music from your favorite artists and actually what they like. So with Justin Timberlake, who actually appeared alongside of Bill Gates onstage, if you like that artist, you'll also be able to find out what he listens to, and you can start to listen to some of those songs.

yeah what they're saying and what we saw like the demonstration was really a more emotional, type of, engaging interactive music experience they're basically going to do some of the same things that itunes does: deliver music across several genres they'll have over. two million tracks instantly available but the difference is this. is an exclusive partnership with the windows media player so this allows them to get away from having people using itunes software to now, focus back, to using. windows media software but, some of the cool things that they'll have are these things called auto playlists where you can get music from your favorite, artists and actually, what they like, so. with justin timberlake who actually appeared alongside of bill gates onstage if you like. that artist; you'll also. be able, to; find out what he listens to and you can start to listen to some of those

Yeah What they're saying and what. we saw like the demonstration was really a more emotional type of engaging interactive music experience They're. basically going to do some of the same things that. iTunes does: deliver music across several genres They'll have over two million. tracks instantly available But the difference is, this is an exclusive partnership with the; Windows Media Player so this allows them to get away from having people using iTunes software to now focus back to; using Windows Media software But some of the cool things that they'll have. are these things called auto playlists where you can get music from your favorite, artists and actually what they like So with Justin Timberlake who actually appeared alongside of Bill, Gates onstage if you like that. artist you'll also be able to find out what he listens to and you can start to listen. to some of those

yeah. what they're saying and what we saw, like the demonstration, was really a more emotional type of engaging, interactive music experience. they're basically going to do some of the same things that itunes does: deliver music across several genres. they'll have over two million tracks instantly available. but the difference is this is an exclusive partnership with the windows media player, so this allows them to get away from having people using itunes software, to now focus back to using windows media software. but some of the cool things that they'll have are these things called auto playlists, where you can get music from your favorite artists and actually what they like. so with justin timberlake, who actually appeared alongside of bill gates onstage, if you like that artist, you'll also be able to find out what he listens to, and you can start to listen to some of those songs.