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Miss Virginia, and the Need for Friends

October 31, 2006 • When she was a child, commentator Laura Lorson made friends with an older woman who worked in an antique store. Laura learned a lot about old things, and how to appraise antiques. She also learned that older people could need friends just as much as children do.

Miss Virginia, and the Need for Friends

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The Impact of War

Why 'Islamofascism' May Create New U.S. Enemies

October 31, 2006 • A growing number of conservative commentators, policymakers and even the president have used the term "Islamofascist" to refer to Islamist extremists. But critics argue that the term offends millions of Muslims by suggesting Islam itself is the enemy.

Why 'Islamofascism' May Create New U.S. Enemies

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From Our Listeners

Letters: Darfur, E-voting and Disabilities

October 31, 2006 • Listeners comment on online virtual communities and the crisis in Darfur. And Jim Dickson, vice president for government affairs at the American Association of People with Disabilities, talks about what electronic voting machines could mean for disabled voters.

Letters: Darfur, E-voting and Disabilities

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Coaching Your Kids

October 31, 2006 • Commentator Joseph C. Phillips talks of his frustration with coaching his sons' peewee football team. He says it's brutal watching them tear apart a sport he loves. Phillips is an actor and columnist living in Los Angeles.

Coaching Your Kids

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It's Time to Put Ghost Writing in its Place

October 31, 2006 • Ghost-writing books for politicians, princesses and other celebrities is not what it's cracked up to be. Halloween is the perfect time for a professional writer to give up the ghost.

It's Time to Put Ghost Writing in its Place

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Watching Washington

Who's Worried Now?

October 30, 2006 • Democrats are staring at what could be their best congressional election in 14 years. And they're worried that someone will come along and spoil it. Someone like Karl Rove, the White House strategist whose confidence leading up to the midterm elections has been downright spooky.

SoundClips: Audio Experiences

Sound of the Caves at Lake Superior

October 30, 2006 • When nature cooperates, it offers startling sounds. We hear a recording from sea caves around Lake Superior sent to us by listener Ken Parejko of Holcomb, Wis. He recorded the musical sound inside the caves.

Sound of the Caves at Lake Superior

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News Analysis

Bush Gets a Mulligan on Kyoto; Will He Use It?

October 30, 2006 • Next week's Kyoto conference in Nairobi, Kenya, will give President Bush a second chance to join other industrialized countries in support of the Kyoto Protocol. That's the view of NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr.

Bush Gets a Mulligan on Kyoto; Will He Use It?

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The Unger Report

Americans Spend Billions on Halloween

October 30, 2006 • Americans will spend almost $5 billion on Halloween this year, according to a study by the National Retail Federation. What's driving Americans to spend more?

Americans Spend Billions on Halloween

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This I Believe

Peace Begins with One Person

October 30, 2006 • Ivory Harlow meets all kinds of people at the Texas diner where she works as a waitress. She believes the simple kindness and friendliness she offers to each of them brings a little bit of peace to the world.

Peace Begins with One Person

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Pop Culture

Reality TV's 'Flavor' Leaves Bad Taste

October 30, 2006 • Commentator Jimi Izrael looks at the show Flavor of Love, starring Flavor Flav, a former member of hip hop's Public Enemy. Izrael says the show is an example of reality show stars selling their souls for a shot at fame.

Reality TV's 'Flavor' Leaves Bad Taste

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Analysis

Roundtable: Mideast Women Under Attack, Dems Court Blacks

October 30, 2006 • Monday's topics: the growing number of attacks against women in the Middle East and why Democrats say black voters seem disillusioned. Guests: Callie Crossley, social and cultural commentator on the Boston TV show Beat the Press; Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, professor of globalization and education at New York University; and Robert George, editorial writer for The New York Post.

Roundtable: Mideast Women Under Attack, Dems Court Blacks

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Leroy Sievers' 'Morning Edition' Commentaries

Good Treatment News Prompts a New Outlook

October 30, 2006 • After weeks of a new chemotherapy drug, Leroy Sievers got some very good news last week. His tumors have shrunk. Now he finds he has to change his attitude about a lot of things, and that's much harder than he expected.

Good Treatment News Prompts a New Outlook

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Rice and Apples Make Dinner in France

October 29, 2006 • Sometimes you can make something out of almost nothing. Commentator Sasha Aslanian recalls a memorable dinner in France when her host managed to produce a complete meal using nothing more than a bag of rice and a bushel of apples.

Rice and Apples Make Dinner in France

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News Analysis

Colin Powell, In His Own Words

October 29, 2006 • In a recent interview, the former Secretary of State spoke about the Iraq war, U.S. preparedness, difficulties within the White House and the stain on his career from presenting incorrect information to the United Nations.

Colin Powell, In His Own Words

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