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Afghanistan
2:28 am
Thu October 11, 2012

Afghan Dreams: In New Film, Nation's Untold Stories

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American director Sam French on the set of his short film, Buzkashi Boys, which was filmed in Afghanistan.
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Originally published on Fri November 30, 2012 12:59 pm

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Author Interviews
2:25 am
Thu October 11, 2012

Emma Thompson Revives Anarchist 'Peter Rabbit'

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In Emma Thompson's new book, Peter Rabbit decides he needs a change of scene to cure his mopey mood.
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Emma Thompson won a Best Actress Academy Award for her role in 1992's Howards End.
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Thompson preserves Peter Rabbit's reputation for breaking the rules.
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By NPR Staff

Originally published on Thu October 11, 2012 10:57 am

Emma Thompson isn't just an Oscar-winning actress; she's also an Oscar-winning writer. Thompson authored the 1995 film adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, and now she's taken on another period project — reviving the classic children's book character Peter Rabbit.

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Author Interviews
12:25 pm
Wed October 10, 2012

'Signal' And 'Noise': Prediction As Art And Science

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Statistical analyst Nate Silver writes the New York Times' FiveThirtyEight blog.
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Originally published on Wed October 10, 2012 12:56 pm

No one has a crystal ball, but Nate Silver has perfected the art of prediction. In 2008, he accurately predicted the presidential winner of 49 of the 50 states, and the winners of all 35 Senate races. Before he focused on elections, Silver developed a sophisticated system for analyzing baseball players' potential and became a skilled poker player — which is how he made his living for a while.

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The Salt
9:30 am
Wed October 10, 2012

Too Busy To Peel Garlic? Try The 20-Second Microwave Tip

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Garlic's papery skin slips off quick after a little turn in the microwave. Yes, the microwave is back.
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Originally published on Wed October 10, 2012 10:03 am

If I were rich, I might hire a sous chef. But for now, I'm learning to cheat time. And here's a new way I've stumbled upon to save a minute or two every time I use garlic.

Toss it in the microwave. I put the whole bulb in — 15 to 20 seconds will do the trick. It makes peeling much easier. The cloves practically slide -– or pop — out of their skins, though I won't make any promises about stickiness.

But, since I'm on the science desk, I have to ask, how does it work?

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Book Reviews
6:03 am
Wed October 10, 2012

'Skinny' Starts A Conversation For Overweight Teens

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Skinny is Donna Cooner's first novel for young adults.
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Jennifer Longmire-Wright is an assistant editor at All Things Considered.
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By Jennifer Longmire-Wright

Originally published on Wed October 10, 2012 9:59 am

Young Ever Williams hears a negative voice every day in her head, telling her just how fat and disgusting she is. Ever is the heroine of Skinny, Donna Cooner's new novel for young adults — and "Skinny" is the name she gives that awful voice. Navigating high school is difficult for most kids, but Ever has an additional challenge: She weighs 300 pounds. Her classmates taunt her cruelly, and the boy she likes ignores her.

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