Word: listenability
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...unmanned, hidden in seemingly benign objects--relieving inspectors of the dangerous backpacks. Signals intercepted by the new hardware were beamed up to a satellite and downloaded to the NSA's headquarters at Fort Meade in Maryland. The agency then used supercomputers that were alerted to key words to help "listen" to conversations and edit out irrelevant chatter...
...Christian Broadcasting Network, believes God directed him to write his book. "In 12 months we'll know if I'm right," says Wiles. "If I'm wrong, the worst that will happen to me is I'll be tremendously embarrassed. If other people are wrong and don't listen to me, the worst that will happen is all men will perish...
Finally, for expectant mothers: Bebe Sounds ($29.99 by Unisar in New York City). Hold its little amp up to your belly, and listen in on the headphones as your fetus flops around. Even I was tempted to buy one--to listen to that tongue sandwich I had for lunch...
...LISTEN TO THE CHILDREN...
...persistence and tenacious focus on this international atrocity convinced me that I should spotlight the children's extraordinary effort. The credit for the resulting Nickelodeon News segment, which jump-started the effort, belongs rightfully to Keryn and other youngsters. This tale reminds us of some sage advice: Listen to your children. It is frequently they who show us the power of an individual to make a difference in this world. SUMNER M. REDSTONE Chairman and CEO Viacom Inc. New York City...