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Obama Meets Chinese Leader

President Obama sat down for an informal dinner Monday with his Chinese counterpart, Hu Jintao. Serious discussions were put off until Tuesday when the two leaders will hold a more formal meeting in China's Great Hall of the People. Earlier, Obama told a group of college students in Shanghai that the U.S. welcomes China's growing influence in the world.

GM Reports Progress, But Loss Of $1.2 Billion

Automaker General Motors announced Monday it lost $1.2 billion since emerging from bankruptcy protection. The company also said it will begin repaying $6.7 billion in U.S. government loans with a $1.2 billion payment in December.

Watching TV On Your Computer

Omar Gallaga, technology culture for the Austin American-Statesman, explores the latest technology options for watching television on your computer and vice versa.

Can IPhone App Interpret A Baby's Cry?

A new iPhone application, called Cry Translator, claims that it can help parents interpret the many subtleties in their babies' cries — from hungry to tired to needs a diaper change. Melissa Block puts the app to the test with the help of All Things Considered producer — and new mom — Melissa Gray.

Letters: Afghanistan

Listeners respond to the story from Afghanistan. Melissa Block and Robert Siegel read from listeners' e-mails.

D.C. Cyclists Turn Out In Tweed

Cyclists in Washington took part in the city's first "Tweed Ride," an event in which bicyclists put on their most dapper attire and toured the city. Participants were encouraged to wear Victorian-era fineries and ride vintage bicycles. The practice began earlier this year in London and since there have been rides in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston.

Miami Hosts Semipro Football Championship

Miami hosted a national football championship for the North American Football League over the weekend. Although the game didn't attract much attention, it was the biggest weekend of the year for semipro football, as the Nashville Storm faced off against St. Paul Pioneers.

Remembering Former U.S. Envoy To China

James R. Lilley, the U.S. ambassador to China during the Tiananmen Square crisis in 1989, died last week from complications connected to prostate cancer. He was 81. J. Stapleton Roy, who succeeded Lilley as ambassador to China, offers his insight.

Australia Apologizes For Kids Shipped To Colonies

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd issued a formal apology Monday for his country's role in Britain's colonial history. Over the course of three centuries, Britain sent tens of thousands of children involuntarily to the colonies. Although they were promised a better life, many were the victims of abuse and neglect. British historian Stephen Constantine offers his insight.

Why This Wisconsin City Is The Best Place To Die

Joe Hauser lives in La Crosse, Wis., where nearly all older adults have signed a directive outlining their end-of life plans. Hauser's kidneys are failing and he doesn't want to live on a machine, but he's keeping his options open. Talking about end-of-life care helps people make informed choices and have their wishes heard, hospital staff says.

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Marlive

So what does the bailout plan give us . . . 16 Replies

Millions of taxpayers, thousands of businesses and groups as diverse as solar power developers and natural disaster victims will see tax relief with the House vote Friday to approve and send to the...

Tagged: bailout-plan, economic-crisis

Started by Marlive in Politics. Last reply by wizthom Nov. 1, 2008.

Wil

Remembering 9/11 5 Replies

I'll personally never forget that fateful day... working from home, I watched it all unfold right before my eyes, on the television... it was horrifying. My favorite American city... my favorite ...

Tagged: centers, center, 911, September, 11

Started by Wil in Remembering When.... Last reply by Larry Mills Nov 5.

Renee Williams

Remembering Hurricane Katrina 6 Replies

August 29th marks the 3rd anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Let us all take a moment to stop and reflect, remember, and pray for all those affected by the storm.

Started by Renee Williams in General Discussions. Last reply by Wil Sep. 1, 2008.

wizthom

obama shame on obama ,,georgia envaded by russia may have sealed obama fate

A Trip of a Different Kind Much hoopla surrounded Barack Obama's recent trip to the Middle East and western Europe: his quick drop-ins to Iraq and Afghanistan ("Hi! Bye!"); the faux "listening...

Started by wizthom in Politics Aug. 16, 2008.

wizthom

why obama wont get elected ,yes blacks do read seee

ANN COULTER Jonathan Livingston Obama I’ve caught Obama fever! Obamamania, Obamarama, Obama, Obama, Obama. (I just pray to God this is clean, renewable electricity I’m feeling.) Only white guilt...

Started by wizthom in Politics Aug. 15, 2008.

David W. Johnson, Jr.

Time To Save Our Children 7 Replies

LET THEM KILL ONE ANOTHER by: David W. Johnson, Jr. Why should our enemies care if we rob and kill one another If we destroy one another, it saves them from having to do it African Americans, wake...

Started by David W. Johnson, Jr. in Social Leaders. Last reply by David W. Johnson, Jr. Aug. 18, 2008.

Martha Tucker

There's Self-Publishing Wealth In Your Future

Hi Everyone! Finally, what we promised is ready!!! Self-publishing Your Way to Wealth. It is in your future because it is a positive impact in the lives of those you touch. It overpowers inflation...

Tagged: resources, succeed., success, teleseminar, ebook

Started by Martha Tucker in General Discussions Jun. 23, 2008.

Dawnny Ruby Platinum Book PR

Win A Book: Meet Author Ivan Wright Here at The Urban Book Lounge 3 Replies

Join Author Ivan Wright on his virtual book tour! Ivan will be available on The People's Lounge ( Urban Book Lounge) for questions June 9th - 15th Those of you who have enjoyed his first nove...

Tagged: Book-Marketing, Publicity, Author-Promotion, Mystery-Books, Black-Authors

Started by Dawnny Ruby Platinum Book PR in General Discussions. Last reply by Dawnny Ruby Platinum Book PR Jun. 16, 2008.

iTunes Top 10 SPOKEN WORD. Click to visit the Apple iTunes Store to view the rest or buy your favorites!

7. I Have a Dream - Washington DC 8/28/63 - Martin Luther King Jr.

I Have a Dream - Washington DC 8/28/63 by Martin Luther King Jr. from the album Greatest Speeches of All Time, Vol. 1

1. You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch - Thurl Ravenscroft

You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch by Thurl Ravenscroft from the album How the Grinch Stole Christmas

2. All I Want for Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth) - Spike Jones

All I Want for Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth) by Spike Jones from the album Greatest Hits

9. Trim Up the Tree - The Who Village Choir

Trim Up the Tree by The Who Village Choir from the album How the Grinch Stole Christmas

3. Who’s On First - Abbott & Costello

Who’s On First by Abbott & Costello from the album Who's On First

6. Welcome Christmas (Reprise) - The Who Village Choir

Welcome Christmas (Reprise) by The Who Village Choir from the album How the Grinch Stole Christmas

4. Gabriel Iglesias - Gabriel Iglesias

Gabriel Iglesias by Gabriel Iglesias from the album The Best of Loco Comedy Jam Vol 1

8. Welcome Christmas - The Who Village Choir

Welcome Christmas by The Who Village Choir from the album How the Grinch Stole Christmas

5. The Dongle of Donald Trefusis: Episode 1 - Stephen Fry

The Dongle of Donald Trefusis: Episode 1 by Stephen Fry from the album The Dongle of Donald Trefusis: Episode 1

10. Pioneers! O Pioneers! - "Birds of Passage" - The University Players

Pioneers! O Pioneers! - "Birds of Passage" by The University Players from the album Selections from Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass

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