Ex-Maryland Gov. William Donald Schaefer Dies At 89

Schaefer spent two four-year terms as governor. Before that, as Baltimore's mayor, he made headlines for transforming the city's aging downtown into a tourist destination. Always a salesman for the city, he once jumped into a seal pool while wearing a turn-of-the century bathing costume.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/04/18/135524806/ex-maryland-gov-william-donald-schaefer-dies-at-89?ft=1&f=1014

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I like to imagine Jesus as a hard core online gamer: David Barton believes that everything should operate under Biblical principles, and according to Barton, the Bible even has a view on rules for Internet service providers like Net Neutrality. Here's a hint: the Bible opposes it. As noted in People For the American Way's [...] Share With Friends: | | Politics - Top Stories News, News Feeds and News via Feedzilla.

Source: http://news.feedzilla.com/en_us/stories/politics/top-stories/80014861?client_source=feed&format=rss

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Rebels In Libya Appeal For More International Help

Forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi are fighting for control of Misrata. The country's third-largest city is home to an important port that rebel forces are struggling to hold onto. Rebels say they need more help from the international community to push back Gadhafi's forces. But the role of foreign nations remains limited to airstrikes. Ivo Daalder, the U.S. ambassador to NATO, talks to Mary Louise Kelly about the continuing conflict.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/04/19/135530679/libyan-rebels-appeal-for-more-international-help?ft=1&f=1004

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The Sad, Beautiful Fact That We're All Going To Miss Almost Everything

We take a moment to reflect on being "well-read," and on the fact that the smartest thing you can do as a consumer of culture is admit that you'll never know everything.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/04/19/135508305/the-sad-beautiful-fact-that-were-all-going-to-miss-almost-everything?ft=1&f=1057

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FAA Jarred Awake By Sleeping Air Traffic Controllers

FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt is visiting air traffic control facilities this week to talk about an issue that has gotten the agency a lot of unwanted publicity: sleeping on the job. In recent weeks, several controllers have been reported nodding off. Babbitt says that won't be tolerated, but controllers say it's a common problem with no easy answer.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/04/19/135532446/faa-jarred-awake-by-sleeping-air-traffic-controllers?ft=1&f=1003

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If Fighting For Inclusion, Practice What You Preach

Logistics for an upcoming special election in Washington, D.C., pose a conflict for Jewish residents observing Passover and has resulted in a lawsuit against the city. In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin compares the conflict to intensified efforts by D.C. leaders to gain statehood and voting rights in Congress. She suggests the nation's capital, and all of America, could do more to accommodate differences.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/04/18/135513487/respecting-difference?ft=1&f=1057

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Outer Space Awaits: A Sci-Fi Escape To 'The Stars'

Based on The Count of Monte Cristo, Alfred Bester's saga The Stars My Destination will transport you off the couch and into a roiling world of futuristic teleportation. Author John Baxter says the book injects new life and energy into a classic tale.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/04/18/135354862/outer-space-awaits-a-sci-fi-escape-to-the-stars?ft=1&f=1057

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If Fighting For Inclusion, Practice What You Preach

Logistics for an upcoming special election in Washington, D.C., pose a conflict for Jewish residents observing Passover and has resulted in a lawsuit against the city. In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin compares the conflict to intensified efforts by D.C. leaders to gain statehood and voting rights in Congress. She suggests the nation's capitol, and all of America, could do more to accommodate differences.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/04/18/135513487/respecting-difference?ft=1&f=1014

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