signed, thomas edison.document, which biographers would naturally want to quote, however, i know that he liked to smoke cigars in private. why did he write this diatribe against cigarette smoking? because henry ford, the recipient of his letter, happen to be fanatically opposed to smoking. he i guess he had written to edison to promote his cause, edison wrote for his friend, apparently sincere condemnation of smoking. in other words, he inflicted his letter toward the desired sensibility of his correspondent correspondent. now, is that document a true reflection of the way edison thought about tobacco smoking? no. it's not. so the biographer has to take into account the fact that every document they scrutinize is going to have an agenda of some sort or other. when i was writing my biographies of theodore roosevelt, who was one of the most articulate of writers, he was a gifted perpetual writing machine, constantly pouring out his soul in 150,000 letters during his short life, 40 books, countless magazine ar

what happened edison, here, also at that time, there was a lot going on with copyright and that sort of thing. but in any event, they said-- they took him in. they-- he was fetted everywhere around the world. i think he died in 1938. he was hoping to come to hollywood to work on a fantasy film in hollywood. >> jon: that's tremendous. there's a story edison had taken one of his films and showed it, and it became enormously popular in america but edison decided not to pay-- i guess what we would call in these days, royalties. >> that's right, that's right. so what happened is that he-- the film, i think was the famous one, "a trip to the moon." >> jon: when the moon get hit in the eye-- >> they were just taking the films and making dupees of them. that's one of the reasons why he was finished financially, ultimately. >> jon: in some ways edison, also the inventor of the phonograph and all those things, invented pirating movies ( laughter ). >> oh, yes. it's a great idea. if you want to see a film, put a nickel in here. >> jon: that's what i'm talking about. this is a 3d movie is this y

edison also wasn't a saint. you know, let's not canonize edison. certainly when steve died, everybody's asking, is he leonardo, michelangelo -- it's probably better to look at people who married technology with great art and design and innovation and created good products and transformed industries. you know, edison transforms the music industry with the phonograph. i would suggest itunes and the ipod have transformed the industry fundamentally in the same way the phonograph does. you know, the ipad has transformed publishing. the iphone has totally transformed what our digital devices are. he's transformed the notion that a computer should be friendly and in your home. the home computer revolution is more dependent on the mac than anything else. so, you know, it will be interesting for business professors to probably do case studies, compare the two, and maybe find out edison is, you know -- wins the contest. it's an interesting intellectual contest to have. >> walter isaacson. thank you. >> fareed, good to see you. >> and we will be back. tdd# 1-

. >> los mejores goles el primero de edison . >> disfrutamos de ejecuciónes en la de campeones, también como se encuentra ante el chelsea . >> el gol del venezolano en alemania, con destino a la portería . >> borja no la detiene le da un toque suave delicadamente para la anotacion . >> también acá del milán ante el barcelona no solo como define como se la pone es la repeticion un toque preciso para llegar y el gol también contra el barcelona este pase es genial 4 sageros vigilando y ninguno detiene a xavi y lionel messi . >> hernández del valencia uno de los mejores no solo potencia, como recibe en el área cae pero saca una línea directa fuerte. >> de los últimos años uno de los mejores de inglaterra . >> buenas tardes . >> en este momento juegan y no hay nada definido , van empatado contra los de baltimore . >> una pista de patinaje de hielo fue boliche pero usan pavos congelados debe llevar dos latas o donar 5 dólares para alimentos a los más necesitados . >> el ganador confeso que es por el efecto especial para llevar el pavo , temblaba de frío gano un trofeo , 50 dólares y un dvd .

well, the tommy edison experience seeks to explain it. this is tommy edison. he's blind. he has a website. that tells people some of the lighter things about being blind in a funny way. >> i want to show you this crosswalk here, because it makes noise. this one, there's a tone. it starts with a long, steady tone and then it becomes a broken tone. and as for the remainder of the walk, i don't have to listen to traffic coming the other way. >> he shows us what it's like crossing the street when they have assistance, when they have tones beeping and all that. and he also crosses another street in new york city. >> i'm waiting for the signal to cross, there's no tone that lets you know when to go. so i have to listen for the other traffic coming on the side of me. >> to be able to do that -- you obviously has an amazing auditory abilities. >>> his day job is as a traffic reporter. >> what? >> he's a traffic reporter and he's a blind movie critic. >> i have to read one of the things he said recently about "water for elephants." starring robert pattinson. >> i didn't think robe

thomas edison also disregarded his personal hygiene. he had three months of formal schooling. his teacher called him "addled." today, we would almost certainly say he had a.d.h.d. bill gates would rant and rave at subordinates and tell them how stupid they were until they fled in fear. entrepreneurs are artists, and the demons and eccentricities that they possess are the flip side of their creativity and drive to excel. so remember, when your kid refuses to do her homework, your boss has a tantrum because your work isn't perfect, or your husband refuses to bathe, people don't change the world by conforming to the norm. you just might be dealing with the next steve jobs. i'm ken colwell. >> tom: that's "nightly business report" for monday, november 14. i'm tom hudson. good night everyone. we hope to see all of you again tomorrow night. "nightly business report" is made possible by: this program was made possible by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. this program was made possible by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. captioning sponso

there is a piece from edison talking about his intentions, not by accident but i work. all of their work seemed to be about demanding fees from companies they accused of using their technologies. they are what their critics would call a patent trial -- troll. i contacted the co2 ask him if he would like to discuss this. he decned. -- i contacted the ceo to ask him if he would like to discuss this. there is concern that cases like this show that the patent system is going wrong. >> these were intended to allow an inventor to protect his interests and to give him the right to argue that this idea has been infringed upon by others. what has happened is in parts of the patent community, would see people acquiring the rights to patents without actually using them except to sue people for infringement. it sounds like the inventor you met has been confronted by that process. the problem is that if there is a business to be made, people will find a way. >> is is helping or hindering innovation? >> specifically in the context of software patents, this is hindering innovation in

chevron, cigarette maker, southern california edison, and big labor groups like the powerful state prison guards union. about 50 donors in all. special interests charge who expect special favors in return from the state legislators. >> why are people paying their way? because people think they will get something in return and that is access, information, and getting to know these legislators. >> former state legislator is the leader of the independent voter project. >> why isn't the news media invited? >> you're here. >> we crashed the party. >> what good does it do to have a congress if everyone is going to talk to the camera? we want people to be candid and open and in order for the conference to perform its function, you can't have cameras. >> but why maui? >> of course california is full of conference centers, maybe even meet with real californians who are suffering. >> it is an attraction to get people here. no question about it. >> in the interview, he embraces the fact that it is funded by special interests. >> my answer is yes and i'm going to continue to give money to special int

funded by big companies like pacific gas and electric, chevron, cigarette maker, southern california edison big labor groups like the powerful state prison guards union. about 50 donors in all. special interests who expect special favors in return from the state legislators. >> why are people paying their way? because the people think they will get something in return and that is access, information, and getting to know these legislators. >> former state legislator is the leader of the independent voter project. >> why isn't the news media invited? >> you're here. >> we crashed the party though. >> what good does it do to have a conference if people talk to the camera? we want people to be candid and open and so in order for the conference to perform its function, you can't have cameras. >> but why maui? >> of course california is full of conference centers, places where you can have serious discussions. >> it is an attraction to get people here. no question about it. >> in an interview, peace embraces the fact that it is funded by special interests. >> my answer is yes. and i'm going to co

wisconsin energy and consolidated edison were up 1.3% each. xcel energy from minnesota gained 1%. a.t.&t. is less optimistic it will be able to get government approval for its planned $39 billion buyout of t-mobile. the deal was announced in the spring, but faces a department of justice lawsuit among other government reviews. on thanksgiving, a.t.&t announced it will take a $4 billion charge if its takeover of t-mobile fails. a.t.&t lost about a half percent today. that drop puts it at its lowest price since march, right before it announced its effort to buy t-mobile. the deal would make a-t-and-t the largest mobile phone service provider in the u.s. finally, a mixed day for big retail stocks on this black friday. walmart fought the weak tone in the market to add 1%. but macy's fell a third of a percent and best buy found more sellers than buyers of its falling by a third of a percent. and that's tonight's market focus. >> tom: credit, debit or cash aren't the only options for shoppers these days. pre-paid debit cards are gaining in popularity. they look just like credit cards and

in my book the edison gene i wrote about what is probably the mechanism that these researchers are noticing throughout pregnancy the fetus is constantly asking is the world going to be born into a safe world or a hospital is the question non answers that question without even realizing it by sending various levels of hormones like cortisol through the bloodstream the more stress mom experiences and more cortisol there are other neurotransmitters as well a certain tone and dopamine vary with mom's mood and also communicate to the fetus the answer to that question what kind of world should he or she be getting ready to be born into in my book i pointed that to a pretty substantial body of research that shows that when mom is exposed to lots of stress and produces lots of cortisol the baby will develop a stronger fight or flight response more rapid physical reese reflexes things necessary for survival in a hostile world on the other hand foetus is exposed to lower levels of cholesterol lower levels of maternal stress hormones tend to develop with more focus on the foregoing the thinking part o

a spokesman for southern california edison, one of the owners of the plant said there was no releasef radio actiontivety and no one was injured. crews are working to contain the leak. now back to brian williams in new york. health report that's sure to make a lot of people wonder again, just what is the right thing to do? the latest report says a few drinks a week, as few as three, may be putting some women at higher risk for breast cancer. this link isn't new material, but until now, research has focused on higher levels of drinking than that. we're happy to be joined tonight here in the studio by the chief of breast surgery at cornell presbyterian hospital here in new york. doctor, you know what i'm going to say, so many women were just told, have an alcoholic beverage per day, it's good for heart health. and many women who don't really enjoy drinking that much, do it for the sake of their health. this is where we get into confusing territory. so what's the advice? >> well, it is confusing. the first thing to appreciate is the way the study was done. it's a large group of women tha

eight years ago in my book the edison gene i wrote a chapter describing how a mothers stress during pregnancy uses a feedback loop based on the hormone cortisol to tell a fetus to reduce the brain's intellectual development and increase the size of the brain's fight or flight areas i speculated that this may even have an epigenetic effect it may affect future generations by changing d.n.a. or the way d.n.a. is expressed now comes the proof and international study that was published in the international journal of epidemiology last week as found that a person's environment in utero and during their early childhood years influences brain and biological development and leaves a nehmer in the genetic code that affects the way genes function the findings could prove major evidence as to provide major evidence as to why the health problems known to be associated with low socio economic status including obesity mental health problems heart disease diabetes and other chronic illnesses can last a lifetime even if persons living conditions improve later in life the scientists looked at what's called d.

he would eliminate place with made bombs that's why i've offered to ship to rick perry a case of edison factory attritional supplement from all of the sponsors of my radio show can prove brain functioning and goes memory what about herman cain and heading into the debate dodging allegations of sexual harassment all eyes were on cain to see how he'd perform and if you thought he'd be careful how he talked about women think again as we cain said about former speaker of the house nancy pelosi. but legislation has already been written h.r. three thousand in the previous congresspeople states are third to four hundred and put beddoes has already been written we didn't hear about that in the previous contra the previous congress because prince is nancy said it's a committee and it stayed there in the but. later cain admitted he probably should have made that statement and then today he said that he was just fine with it but this gap shouldn't inter cain too much from his book tour that's masquerading as a bid for the presidency sides in the circus of rick perry and herman cain there was a lot

homicide detectives are still investigating this shootiig that happened in the edison neighborhood.policeshot in the head and left bleeding on theestreet. another man was shot in theebaak. a desperate scene in south baltimore today when fire raced through a rowhouse he smoke so thick.... it leet the victims in aa life or death struggle for survival. 33 it was mid-afternoon when fire ripped through this south baltimore rowhouse.... (5:20:155 "it was a flame of smoke before it turned to e of fire...." hen the building caught fire..... eighbors here in the four hundred block f south fulton cameerunning.... from a phird floor window ii the burning building.....there were signs of life. (5:07:25) (rye jones) "i saw the man put his hand out and the fire shot up. he tried to jump out but he couldn't...." seconds later, neighbors saw another sign of life....this time a floor winnow. (5:07:400 ((b johnson) "i was standing right there, the lady tried to come out the window she put per cat out and she just burnt up...." firefighters say and---half minutes. but there was no saving the couple who hadd

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roy miller with edison neighborhoods and tiffany, a life and leadership counselor.is this about? >> financially independent empowered women is an event we hold each year. this is our second yearly event. it targets the stresses women find in their daily libes and helps with life coaching experiences, teaches them about home ownership planning, credit issues and also how to start a business. a lot of good events. a lot of good things happening. >> tiffany, what are some of the things you see in terms of what women are facing in terms of stress? >> some of the things they come to you to talk about. >> some of the things women stress, and i'll deal with most of these, the financial stress, are things outside of their control. one of the things we want women to walk away with is the knowledge that they can control certain things as it relates to their finances, and if they control those things, them be better prepared to handle the things they cannot control. that's one of the main things we want them -- >> what are the things that you are saying they can control. >> th

cliff mont avenue at edison highway. let's now take a live look.s you can see, quite a delay. 95 at the 295 and 395 split. this is brought to you by bill's carpet, hardwood and laminate, too. you can call them at 1-877-75- bills. back to you. >>> a celebratory dance lands one high school soccer team in hot water and cost them the chance to play in a championship game. gigi barnett explains in tonight's school watch report. parents are outraged. >> reporter: it's called "the burning." an on-the-field victory dance. when the perry hall boys soccer team did it this week, after kicking a winning goal against delaney high school, parents from the opposing team complained, calling the dance lewd, inappropriate, and unsportsman like behavior. perry hall's principal george roberts, quickly suspended the varsity team, shutting down the season and blocking all for a championship. >> two more games for the final. >> reporter: now, parents and students are outraged. students say they've done the dance before. >> it has not been a problem until now against dela

it's really just another way of making thomas edison's famous point that genius is 1% inspiration and now, if our kids spent two years less in school than in many other countries, they will find themselves behind in many areas. we don't have to go to the lengths that south korea has gone to lengthen the school day and school year, but we can't do the least work and hope for the best results. whether you look at south korea or finland, getting great teachers is obviously at the heart of good education. we had great teachers until the mid 1970s. the most talented, hard working and ambitious women in america could only go into a few professions. and teaching was top among them. the good news is that women can now succeed in any profession. the bad news is the quality of america's teachers has declined. we can see what works by looking at america's best performing schools, private or public. they have great teachers, high standards and customized teaching. and while we spend much of the education budget badly, fwood teachers and good schools cost money. so cutting education budgets now wi

i have edison, tube, records. so those are from the 20s. i have some of my grandfather's tools.a mixed tape. the key to my house, i grew up in. whiffle ball. this was a -- this was an extra inning game. 11 innings in roswell, new mexico. 1-0. whiffle ball, 10, 11 innings. 1-0 game. heck of a game. here, a set of ids. incredibly terrible hair in many of these. i had to put them up there anyway. the crisps, from the night i told my wife that i loved her. i had the idea that keeping things you collect is important. we largely in part define who we are by the things we decide to hold on to. >> people come in here. and they a while. it's more relatable. does a better job of story telling. if you think storytelling is an important thing, then this could be an important thing i made. ♪ >> pretty cool. that's pretty cool. >> i'm more convinced now. >> insomniac theater coming up next. convinced now. >> insomniac theater coming up next. tossing and turning have given way to sleeping. where sleepless nights yield to restful sleep. and lunesta can help you get there, like it has for so man

it's funded by big companies like pg&e, chevron, a cigarette makerrer southern california edison and big labor groups like the powerful state prisons guard union about 50 donors at all special interests who expect special favors in return from the state legislators, it's charged. >> why are people paying their way? because the people paying the way think they will get something in return and that is access, information and getting to know these legislators. >> reporter: former state legislator is the leader of the independent voter project. why isn't news media invited to this? >> you're here. [ laughter ] >> reporter: we crashed the party though. >> what good does to do to have a conference if all the people are going to stand up and talk to the camera? we want peek to be candid and open and so in order for the conference to perform its function, you -- you -- you -- you can't have cameras. >> reporter: but why maui? >> of course, california's full of conference centers, places where you can have serious discussions, maybe even meet with real californians who are suffering. >> it is

. >> thomas edison was the first inductee i see the list of 2011 do you know what those people do? 2011 we had everyone from mary anderson the lady who invented one of the first windshield wipers, to steve sasson and eric fossum invented the modern digital camera. >> very cool. >> in our last year we have theme cars, internet security medical patents, from back surgery to pacemakers. >> limitless. >> thank you myfoxdc.com our website we have a link to theirs the museum is open monday through friday 9 to 5, free open on saturdays noon to 5 they are closed sunday and federal holidays. >> all right holly thank you so much. >> with our first snow already behind us unbelievable many people are beginning to feel the not so beautiful effects of cold air that is why today we have style guru lee mcdonald of nice shoes no drama.com love that, with us to share beauty tips to help us beat the winter weather good to see you. >> glad to be here. >> i can feel it when it is drier humidity in summer time is not my friend and dry weather in winter is not my friend either i am glad you are here to h

an earlier court order has blocked potomac edison's plans to build an electrical substation near mt. airy. the substation is needed for a 275-mile transmission line across parts of west virginia, virginia and maryland. >>> the wife of a republican presidential candidate, herman cain is now speaking out about the sexual harassment allegations against her husband. more on that story next. >> plus, a replacement crew is rocketing toward the international space station. >> birthday time. before we head to the break, the former united nations secretary general boutros boutros galley turns 89 today. prince charles is 36 and former secretary of state condoleezza rice turns 57. >> he's on the cbs comedy rules of engagement. actor patrick warburton is 47. curt schilling is 45. and a special happy birthday to producer dann and happy birthday if it is your day as well. we'll be right back. >>> good morning and welcome back to 9news now. our time is 5:44 this monday morning. the 14th of november. thank you for being with us, i'm andrea roane. >> i'm mike hydeck. it feels more like i don't know,

it's really just another way of making thomas edison's famous point that genius is 1% inspiration andids spent two years less in school than in many other countries, they will find themselves behind in many areas. we don't have to go to the lengths that south korea has gone to lengthen the school day and school year, but we can't do the least work and hope for the best results. whether you look at south korea or finland, getting great teachers is obviously at the heart of good education. we had great teachers until the mid 1970s. the most talented, hard working and ambitious women in america could only go into a few professions. and teaching was top among them. the good news is that women can now succeed in any profession. the bad news is the quality of america's teachers has declined. we can see what works by looking at america's best performing schools, private or public. they have great teachers, high standards and customized teaching. and while we spend much of the education budget badly, good teachers and good schools cost money. so cutting education budgets now will not improve

get the power back o we a these workers from baltimore gas and electric as well as some from con edisonproaching 60 line crews and 30 tree crews and a multitude of electrician crews that are responsible no doing the individual home hook-ups. but this is day eight and something has to change. >> reporter: those without power could come to ridgefield town hall to recharge electronics and access the internet. stanley kai, a high school junior, got some good introduce while he was there. >> i just got my power back. >> that is as sweet as the candy these trick or treaters got, although a week late. >> it is not natural at all. it is too cold. snow on the ground t doesn't feel right. >> we're like halloween is coming. it was really annoying but we get to have it. >> the damage repairs after an earthquake in oklahoma too. it was centered about 45 miles northeast of oklahoma city. a tower suffered significant damage and parts of a local highway buckled from the quake. fortunately, nobody was hurt. >> we know how that feels, i guess. >> strange things going on. >> that, the snowstorm. but today