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Moore, Okla., Tornado Was 'Storm Of Storms'
May 21, 2013 | NPR · Melissa Block and Robert Siegel give the latest in Oklahoma after a huge tornado tore through the state on Monday.
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Okla. Tornado Survivors Try To Collect Lives After Storm
May 21, 2013 | NPR · For some neighbors in Moore, Okla., the decision of taking cover away from home or sheltering in place made the difference between life and death.
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Storm Chasers Seek Thrills, But Also Chance To Warn Others
May 21, 2013 | NPR · When disaster strikes, our natural instinct is to take cover and seek shelter. But in severe weather, especially the type that breeds tornadoes like we saw in Oklahoma and parts of the Midwest this week, there are those who ride toward the storm.
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Working Women On Television: A Mixed Bag At Best
May 18, 2013 | NPR · Research shows that prime-time television isn't a bad place to find portrayals of working women. Working moms and working women over 40 are another story.
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Political Takeaways: Headaches For The White House
May 19, 2013 | NPR · Controversies dominated this past week's political headlines, leaving the Obama White House on the defensive, trying to contain any lasting damage. Host Rachel Martin talks with NPR's Mara Liasson.
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Resolving To Be A Better Person This Year? It'll Take More Than Good Intentions
Jan 7, 2013 — What can we learn from philosophers about keeping New Year's resolutions and becoming better people? Commentator Tania Lombrozo considers some clever studies on the relationship between words and deeds.
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What Vietnam Taught Us About Breaking Bad Habits
Jan 2, 2012 — In the 1970s, a sizable number of U.S. servicemen in Vietnam self-identified as heroin addicts. But when they returned stateside, the number of these soldiers who continued their addiction was surprisingly low. Why? Turns out a massive disruption in their environment and routine played a big role in helping them change their behavior.
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New Year's Resolutions
Jan 6, 2011 — Resolving the different types of New Year's resolutions — some are intensely practical, while others, are more inspirational.  This year, Barrie Hardymon settles on something poetic.
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In 2011, Be A Better Friend Or A Better Loner
Jan 3, 2011 — As ever, there are a number of takes floating about the web on how to approach your New Year's resolutions. Here, two fresh takes: Improve your overall health by taking better care of your relationships, or by embracing your solitude.
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Need An Excuse To Break Your Resolutions?
Jan 4, 2010 — James Parker calls himself an amateur psychologist and gives us the perfect excuse to break those New Year's resolutions.
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New Year's Resolution Kablooey
Feb 17, 2009 — Multivitamins: To take or not to take?
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What Are Your New Year's Resolutions?
Dec 31, 2012 — Members of NPR's audience share their resolutions for 2013.
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