A land of paradox. Streams and luminous days animate the landscape where , there is tropical greenery. Along the coast, forests of alder, spruce, cedar and pine spread for 1000 miles. Deep into green beyond the boundaries of imagination. The indians who named the land gave shape to the real and ghostly figures of their world. Recorded their legends in the carved spruce logs. They left the carvings of the russians who drove them from the great land. In the mid 18th century, the russian empire was expanding. In 1741, russian explorers claimed the land in the name of the widow of the russian leader. They brought the christian religion here. There are Russian Orthodox church is with its outward symbols of crusted are, russia ruled absolute for a century and a quarter over the place we now call the state of alaska. A reenactment of a historical moment. October 18, 1867. United states troops were present on that quiet, misty day when the russian imperial flag was lowered for the last time. T
He served as director of pediatric neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins childrens center. A position he assumed when he was just 33 years old. He became the youngest Major Division directors in the Hospital Division director in the hospitals history. He performed the first ever successful separation of twins conjoined at the back of the head. He has received dozens of honors and awards and recognitions for his achievements including the president ial medal of freedom which is the nationscivilian honor. Nations highest civilian honor. ,e has written several books and he has been named among americas best leaders in 2008. Dr. Carson and his wife cofounded the Scholarship Fund which recognizes young people of all backgrounds for exceptional academics and two minutes area in accompaniments. And humanitarian accomplishments. The fund has recognized more than 7300 scholars and awarded more than 7. 3 million in scholarships. He and his wife are the proud parents of three adult sons and three gra
Well, Inflation Numbers out of china and a half hour good theyre looking at factory gain numbers good numbers. They were negative for so long until september, when they turned positive. Looking at 5. 6 growth when it comes to prices from leaving the factory gate. Consumer prices. 7721, it is the China National bureau of statistics, updated with the latest read at consumer inflation. We are looking at what is happening with that. We have 1. 5 increase expected on the cpi, that is the consensus. What were witnessing is negativity when it comes to food. Were notesenting just by the National Bureau of statistics, thats the turquoise line, but the food tracker on the white line. 1. 5 level of deflation when it comes to food prices. Have a higher click. Clip, nearly 3 plus inflation. Getting taiwan, malaysia and nepal not singapore, they have a national holiday. As take a look at what is going on. Investors in singapore probably happy it is a holiday because when you take a look at the Asset
Welcome. I will be replacing lynn next week. But the ever efficient Tech Policy Center is already putting me to work. First thing id like to do today is acknowledge our online audience who are with us. I encourage all to share your thoughts and observations using hash tag live at urban. And for online viewers we welcome questions or share comments by e mailing events. Well make a point to use these in the q a portion of the program. Im really excited to be joining the center and i thank you all for joining us today to grapple with important issues surrounding our states fiscal future. The panel will examine obstacles and opportunities, governors and legislatures will face and the decisions they will face as they pass budgets. The budget this year or budget process this year appears to be exceptionally challenging given the uncertainty about what federal policy will look like in a wide range of areas. As the new Administration Stands up and new policies are shaped, it is important to re
President spending 75 minutes with the New York Times. To hear your comments on some of his shifting opinions on Hillary Clinton, his decision not to go after Hillary Clinton on the you mail server issue and on the issue of climate change. Our phone lines are open. 0 is our line for democrats. 2027488001 if youre a republican. Independents, 2027488002. Send us a tweet. Join us online. Good wednesday morning. Thank you for being with us. This is the front page and the wall street journal. Trump pulls back on the call for a clinton investigation. A full transcript is available at their website. Let me read you a portion. That is from the Washington Timesfrom the new york he said that from president elect trump on president obama. Rob is on the phone from florida. Democrats line. Softening andps some would say shifting views. Caller thank you for cspan. Donald trump is a new york city rhino. Republican in name only. I myself, im a democrat. I was a big ross perot supporter because of trad