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We hosted Itzhak Perlman in our studio this afternoon. It was the first quality time I've ever spent with him, and I'm happy to report he's a lovely man. In addition to being perhaps the most celebrated and gifted violinist on the planet, he is a polio survivor. He walks with the help of braces and crutches and gets around on a scooter. After a life of giving a lot to a lot of causes (and mentoring countless young musicians), he has decided to give some more. Our interview, which will air in coming days, is about his role in the campaign to eradicate polio. Four remaining nations on earth need to be convinced to organize vaccinations -- and without their help and cooperation, Dr. Salk's dream and invention will be continually diminished. Itzhak Perlman is working in conjunction with Rotary International to raise money and awareness, and we're hoping our air time will help in that cause.
Finally: The item of the day, thanks to our friends at Gawker. If you know a hipster in New York, please warn them of the danger. If they encounter these traps, its best to walk away and report them to the proper authorities. Again: we're just doing a service here.
We hope you can join us tonight.
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Brian, another terrific broadcast, as alway. Good to know that Lester is not in danger because of
radiation. A good interview with Hilliary Clinton who is my kind of woman. The change, and new
reality in Japan is most definitely not the one envision by Dostoyevsky in Crime and Punishment.
A tragedy of Biblical magnitude. Phyllis
Good Evening Mr.Williams, a fine broadcast this evening. The situation in Japan is so very tragic with so many lives lost and loved ones missing in the disaster. Then added with the nuclear radiation problems and spreading of radiation into certain areas it is just horrible for the people. Ones thoughts and prayers go out to all the people of Japan at this most difficult time of crisis.
The report from Mr.Holt in Tokyo told of much confusion over how much radiation has been released from the reactors. It is disturbing to learn of breaches in the containment vessels in the reactors releasing radiation and that water levels are dangerously low in the fuel pools. Hopefully, the workers will be able to get enough water into the pools to cool, but it is uncertain. People are desperately wanting to leave the area and seeing Mr.Holt and the NBC team getting scanned for radiation tolld of how dangerous the situation. Good to know Mr.Holt and the NBC team are safe in Tokyo. It is truly tragic and sad to see the rescuers trying to find survivors and only finding lost souls. So very sad.
The humanitarian crisis told of thousands missing and how difficult it is for the rescuers to reach the hardest hit areas. Seeing the tremendous after effects of the tsunami near the bridge was ominuous.
On another note one hopes the four missing New York Times journalists in Libya are found safe and in sound. Thoughts and prayers are with them and their families.
The report by Mr.Ray from Bahrain showed some terrible upsrising within the region. So many people injured or killed. One hopes things will calm.
Also, it was nice to see Secretary Clinton walk around Tahrir Square in Eygpt being greeted by friendly crowds. One can agree it was the scene of triumph of the human spirit.
The piece by Mr.Cowan travelling by car through the area near the reactors and beyond told of the dangers of radiation in the area. Keeping the vents closed and windows up making it difficult to drive along the road in the snowfall. A terrible situation for everyone in the region. As Mr.Cowan stated "everything has changed".
Thank You for the broadcast Mr.Williams. And on a brighter note it must have been wonderful to spend time with Itzhak Perlman. A superb violinst! And he is doing great work to raise awareness of eradicating polio.
Peace to You and to All!
Be Well Everyone!
Stay Extra, Extra Safe and Well Richard!
Take Extra Good Care NBC Team in Japan!
Lisa
In the worse situation one could image the Japanese people show the world what it means to work together. The pictures are beyond belief but the way all citizens are helping each other is a lesson to us all. Thank you NBC staff for showing us events that can teach us in our futures. Others have joined in campaigning for help to our Japanese friends. Our drive out here in Riverside advises the Red Cross but others should be checked first. With all the news and struggles in the US today not can compare to what we see in Japan. History has shown Japan is a country that can rebuild to it's greatness again.
have a great evening all
Back to King and his Muslim paranoia and invasion of the Muslims: "You fools You're in danger
Canit you see they're after you They're here already" To understand the paranoc terror that
has gripped much of the nation it is helpful to recall "Invasion of the Body Snatchers." Louisville
Courier Journal and I fess up I saw the original and it scared me out of my wits Anyway absence
of evidence, heedless of facts, we go running in panic, like the doctor in the movie. But give
him this much credit: At least he knew what he was running from. See him run!!! Gee and silly
me I thought it was t he invasion of BP Phyllis Kunz