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Well, we do know that we have observed increasing populations annually since first detection in this region of central Maryland and eastern West Virginia. And so in late 2009, they were causing injury in tree fruit, and we also knew there was a very large population going into overwintering. And so I think coupled with... | well we do know that we have observed increasing populations annually; since first detection in this region of central maryland and eastern west virginia and so in late 2009, they were causing injury, in tree fruit, and we also knew there was a very large population going into overwintering. and so i think coupled with... | Well we do know that we have observed increasing, populations annually, since first detection, in this region of, central Maryland, and eastern West Virginia And so in late 2009, they were causing injury in tree fruit and we also knew there was a very large population going into overwintering And so I think coupled wit... | well, we do know that we have observed increasing populations annually since first detection in this region of central maryland and eastern west virginia. and so in late 2009, they were causing injury in tree fruit, and we also knew there was a very large population going into overwintering. and so i think coupled with... |
Is there anything we can do? | is there, anything we, can | Is there anything. we can | is there anything we can do? |
In terms of... | in terms; | In terms | in terms of... |
Keeping them out of your home. | keeping them out of your | Keeping them out of; your | keeping them out of your home. |
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One of the - there are two things that homeowners can do right now that I think are good and safe recommendations. One is to try to seal up any obvious cracks and crevices. They definitely have a natural tendency to walk up, and so they will collect in sort of high points on your house. So if you have sort of any crack... | one of the - there are two things that homeowners can do right now that i think are good and safe recommendations one is to try to seal up any obvious. cracks and crevices they definitely have a natural tendency. to walk, up, and so they will collect in sort of high points, on your house so if you have sort of any crac... | One of the - there, are two things that homeowners can do right now that I think are good and safe recommendations One is. to try. to seal up any. obvious cracks and crevices They definitely; have a natural tendency to walk up and so they will collect in sort of high points on your house So if you have sort of any crac... | one of the - there are two things that homeowners can do right now that i think are good and safe recommendations. one is to try to seal up any obvious cracks and crevices. they definitely have a natural tendency to walk up, and so they will collect in sort of high points on your house. so if you have sort of any crack... |
Do they emit the stink when you attack them or is this something that they have a natural body odor? | do they emit the stink when you attack them or is this. something that they have a natural body | Do they emit the. stink when you attack them or is this something that they have a natural, body | do they emit the stink when you attack them or is this something that they have a natural body odor? |
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Pinprick. | pinprick. | ||
Yes, they actually emit that odor when you sort of prod or provoke them. It's basically a defense against birds, reptiles, amphibians, that sort of thing. | yes they actually emit that odor when you sort. of prod or provoke them it's basically a defense against birds reptiles amphibians that sort; of | Yes they actually emit that. odor. when you sort of; prod or, provoke them It's basically a defense against birds reptiles amphibians. that sort, of | yes, they actually emit that odor when you sort of prod or provoke them. it's basically a defense against birds, reptiles, amphibians, that sort of thing. |
So you're not telling people to go out and buy a can of insecticide and kill these bugs? | so you're not telling, people to go out and buy, a. can of. insecticide and kill these | So, you're. not telling; people to go out and buy, a can of insecticide and. kill these | so you're not telling people to go out and buy a can of insecticide and kill these bugs? |
No. And really even if they did and followed up all the label precautions and that sort of thing, it's really not that effective because the bugs will continue to move toward their homes. So they may spray one day, but the bugs will just come back. So it's better to just try to, you know, seal those crevices and vacuum... | no and really even if they did and followed up all the label, precautions and that sort of; thing it's really not that effective because the bugs. will continue to move, toward their homes so they may spray one day but the bugs will just come back, so it's better to just try to you, know seal, those crevices and. vacuu... | No, And really even. if they did and followed up all the label, precautions and that sort of thing it's really not that effective because the bugs will continue to. move, toward their homes, So they may spray one day but the bugs will just come back So it's better to just try to you. know seal those crevices and vacuum... | no. and really even if they did and followed up all the label precautions and that sort of thing, it's really not that effective because the bugs will continue to move toward their homes. so they may spray one day, but the bugs will just come back. so it's better to just try to, you know, seal those crevices and vacuum... |
Will spiders or ants eat their eggs? Or do they have any natural predators that might do those kinds of things? | will spiders or. ants eat their eggs? or do they, have any natural, predators that might do those kinds of | Will spiders or ants eat their eggs? Or do they have any natural. predators that might do those kinds of | will spiders or ants eat their eggs? or do they have any natural predators that might do those kinds of things? |
They do to some degree. We have observed things like praying mantis just feasting on them, some spiders, toads. Some birds do eat them. But certainly, it's not making much of a dent in the population. | they do to, some degree we have observed things like praying mantis just feasting on them, some spiders toads some birds do eat them but certainly it's not making much, of a dent in. the | They do to some degree We have observed things like praying mantis just feasting on them some spiders toads Some birds do eat them But certainly, it's not making much of a dent in the | they do to some degree. we have observed things like praying mantis just feasting on them, some spiders, toads. some birds do eat them. but certainly, it's not making much of a dent in the population. |
So if it's not bed bugs, it's stink bugs. | so if it's not bed bugs it's stink | So; if it's not bed bugs it's stink | so if it's not bed bugs, it's stink bugs. |
Apparently so. | apparently | Apparently | apparently so. |
Yeah. Which would be your choice? | yeah which would be your | Yeah Which, would be. your | yeah. which would be your choice? |
Oh, I'll take the stink bugs. | oh i'll take the, stink | Oh I'll take the stink | oh, i'll take the stink bugs. |
There you go. | there you | There you, | there you go. |
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They're not going to suck my blood. | they're not going to suck my. | They're not going to suck; my | they're not going to suck my blood. |
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Why don't we just quick - let me ask you about - you're the head of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Working Group. What is that? | why don't we just quick - let me ask you about - you're the head of the brown marmorated stink bug working group what; is | Why don't we just quick - let me ask you, about - you're the, head of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Working Group What is | why don't we just quick - let me ask you about - you're the head of the brown marmorated stink bug working group. what is that? |
Well, I'm a co-chair with George Hamilton at Rutgers, who did some of the very good early work, and so what we did was to bring together researchers from land grant institutions and, of course, the Agricultural Research Service of USDA, and we have come together to sort of prioritize the research objectives that we rea... | well, i'm a co-chair with george hamilton, at rutgers who did some of the. very good early work and so what we did was to, bring together researchers from land grant institutions and of course the. agricultural. research service of usda and, we have come together to sort of prioritize the research objectives that we re... | Well, I'm a co-chair with George Hamilton at Rutgers who did some of the very good early work and; so what we did was to bring together, researchers from. land grant institutions and of course the Agricultural Research Service, of USDA and we have come together to sort of prioritize the research objectives that we real... | well, i'm a co-chair with george hamilton at rutgers, who did some of the very good early work, and so what we did was to bring together researchers from land grant institutions and, of course, the agricultural research service of usda, and we have come together to sort of prioritize the research objectives that we rea... |
Well, you got the spotlight shining on you folks now. | well you got, the spotlight shining on you folks | Well you got the spotlight shining on. you folks; | well, you got the spotlight shining on you folks now. |
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Good luck to you. Thanks for taking time to talk with us. | good luck to you, thanks for taking, time to talk with | Good luck to you Thanks for taking time to talk with | good luck to you. thanks for taking time to talk with us. |
Thank you, Ira. | thank you; | Thank you | thank you, ira. |
You're welcome. Tracy Leskey is a research entomologist at the USDA's Appalachian Fruit Research Station. That's in Kearneysville, West Virginia. | you're welcome tracy leskey is a research entomologist at the usda's appalachian; fruit research station that's in kearneysville west | You're welcome Tracy Leskey is a research entomologist at the USDA's Appalachian Fruit Research Station That's in Kearneysville; West | you're welcome. tracy leskey is a research entomologist at the usda's appalachian fruit research station. that's in kearneysville, west virginia. |
That's about all the time we have for this hour. | that's about all the time we have for this | That's about all the time we, have; for, this | that's about all the time we have for this hour. |
Despite the long history of civil rights activism in the United States, inequality and racism continue in our society. Robert Jensen, author of The Heart of Whiteness: Confronting Race, Racism, and White Privilege, says racism will never end as long as white Americans deny it. Here again is NPR's Farai Chideya. | despite the long history of civil rights. activism in. the united states inequality and racism continue in our society robert jensen author of the. heart of whiteness: confronting race racism and white privilege says racism will never end. as long as white americans deny it here again is npr's farai | Despite, the long history. of civil rights activism in the United States inequality and racism continue in our society Robert Jensen author of The Heart of. Whiteness: Confronting Race Racism and White Privilege says racism will never, end as long as white Americans, deny it Here again is NPR's Farai | despite the long history of civil rights activism in the united states, inequality and racism continue in our society. robert jensen, author of the heart of whiteness: confronting race, racism, and white privilege, says racism will never end as long as white americans deny it. here again is npr's farai chideya. |
You start out your book by talking about growing up in a white supremacist society. Now, I've interviewed self-avowed white supremacists: skinheads and Klansmen and Klanswomen. That's not what you're talking about, is it? And are you afraid that the term will turn off some of the people who you want to hear your messag... | you start; out your. book, by talking about growing up in a white supremacist society now i've, interviewed self-avowed. white supremacists: skinheads and klansmen and klanswomen that's not what you're talking about is it? and are, you afraid that the, term will turn off some of the. people who you want, to hear your | You start out your book by talking about growing up. in a white supremacist society Now I've, interviewed self-avowed. white supremacists: skinheads and Klansmen and Klanswomen That's, not what you're talking about is it? And are, you afraid that the term will turn off some of the people who you, want to hear your | you start out your book by talking about growing up in a white supremacist society. now, i've interviewed self-avowed white supremacists: skinheads and klansmen and klanswomen. that's not what you're talking about, is it? and are you afraid that the term will turn off some of the people who you want to hear your messag... |
Yes. The term does rub against the grain of contemporary America, but when I say white supremacy I don't mean neo-Nazis and Klan members. I mean that in both material and ideological terms, the dominant society of the United States remains white supremacist, even decades after the civil rights movement. That means ther... | yes the term does rub against the grain of contemporary america but when i say white supremacy i don't mean neo-nazis and klan members i mean that in both material and ideological terms the, dominant society of the united states remains white supremacist even decades after the civil rights, movement that means there is... | Yes The term does rub against the grain of contemporary America but when I say white supremacy I don't mean neo-Nazis and Klan members I mean that in both material and ideological terms the dominant, society of the United States, remains white supremacist even decades after the civil rights movement That means there is... | yes. the term does rub against the grain of contemporary america, but when i say white supremacy i don't mean neo-nazis and klan members. i mean that in both material and ideological terms, the dominant society of the united states remains white supremacist, even decades after the civil rights movement. that means ther... |
That in material terms is a white supremacist society. If we wanted to change that, we could, we have the resources, we choose not to. I think ideologically, this is still a white supremacist society, and I just don't mean the radical fringe of racists, I mean that this society still is based in the assumption that tha... | that in material terms is a white, supremacist society if we wanted to change that we could, we have, the resources we choose not to i think ideologically this, is still a white supremacist society and i just don't mean the radical fringe of racists i mean that this society still. is based in the assumption that that w... | That in material terms is a white supremacist society If we wanted to change that we could we have the resources we choose not to I think ideologically this is still a white supremacist society and I just don't mean the radical fringe of racists I mean. that this society still is based in the assumption that that which... | that in material terms is a white supremacist society. if we wanted to change that, we could, we have the resources, we choose not to. i think ideologically, this is still a white supremacist society, and i just don't mean the radical fringe of racists, i mean that this society still is based in the assumption that tha... |
Also, you tell stories throughout this book. Tell us what happened when you went to a speech with Les Payne. | also you tell stories throughout this book tell us what happened when you. went to a speech with les | Also you tell, stories throughout, this book Tell us what happened when you went to a; speech. with Les | also, you tell stories throughout this book. tell us what happened when you went to a speech with les payne. |
Well, I was on a panel with Les Payne, who's a really amazing figure in American journalism, recently retired from Newsday, and I realized that when I stepped onto the panel with him, even though he was older, more accomplished, more published, and a more powerful speaker than I, I had this still-ingrained white suprem... | well i. was on a panel with les. payne who's a really amazing figure in american journalism recently retired from newsday and i realized that when i stepped. onto the panel with him even though he was older more accomplished more published and a more powerful speaker than i i had this still-ingrained white supremacist ... | Well I was on a panel with Les Payne who's a really amazing figure in American journalism recently retired from Newsday and I. realized that when I stepped onto the panel with him. even though he was older more accomplished more published and a more powerful speaker than I I had this still-ingrained white, supremacist ... | well, i was on a panel with les payne, who's a really amazing figure in american journalism, recently retired from newsday, and i realized that when i stepped onto the panel with him, even though he was older, more accomplished, more published, and a more powerful speaker than i, i had this still-ingrained white suprem... |
And that was a real wake-up call for me. It led to an ongoing conversation with Les. Well, that's a story I tell in part to not just critique others, but to remind us that we have to turn this kind of critical self-reflection on ourselves, and I think one of the things that white people have to do is not only be honest... | and. that was a real wake-up; call for me it led to, an ongoing conversation with les well that's a story i, tell in part to not just critique others but to remind us that we have, to turn this kind of critical self-reflection on ourselves and i think one of the things that. white people have to do is not only, be hone... | And that was a real wake-up call for me It led to an ongoing conversation with Les Well that's a story I tell in part to not just critique others but to remind us that we have to turn this kind, of critical self-reflection on ourselves and I think one. of the things that white people have to do is not only be honest wi... | and that was a real wake-up call for me. it led to an ongoing conversation with les. well, that's a story i tell in part to not just critique others, but to remind us that we have to turn this kind of critical self-reflection on ourselves, and i think one of the things that white people have to do is not only be honest... |
In the thick of World War II, with the government worried about atomic experiments in Germany, the Manhattan Project was born. And it had one mission, and that was full speed ahead on research to produce the atom bomb. | in the thick of world war ii with the government worried about atomic experiments in germany the manhattan project was born and, it had one mission and that was, full speed. ahead on research to produce the atom | In, the thick of World War II with the government worried about atomic experiments in Germany the Manhattan Project was, born And it had one, mission and that was. full speed ahead, on, research to, produce the atom | in the thick of world war ii, with the government worried about atomic experiments in germany, the manhattan project was born. and it had one mission, and that was full speed ahead on research to produce the atom bomb. |
Audi, yes. And there's an O that's been in the news just in the last week. | audi yes and, there's an o that's been in the news just in the last | Audi yes And there's an O that's been in the news just in the last | audi, yes. and there's an o that's been in the news just in the last week. |
Absolutely. It's going to have three pieces. One is wind. But even more importantly and more disastrous is we expect a huge amount of flooding and a storm surge. Flooding is going to be the biggest piece of this disaster because of the sustained rain over the area for a period of what we're expecting to be several days... | absolutely it's going to have three pieces one is wind but even more importantly. and more disastrous is, we, expect a huge amount of flooding and a storm surge flooding is going to be the biggest piece of this, disaster because of. the sustained rain, over the area for a period of what we're expecting to be several | Absolutely It's going. to have three pieces One is, wind But even more importantly and more disastrous is we expect a huge amount of flooding and a storm surge Flooding is going. to be the biggest piece; of. this disaster because of the sustained rain over the area for a period of what we're expecting to be several | absolutely. it's going to have three pieces. one is wind. but even more importantly and more disastrous is we expect a huge amount of flooding and a storm surge. flooding is going to be the biggest piece of this disaster because of the sustained rain over the area for a period of what we're expecting to be several days... |
I've seen forecasts of as much as 35 inches of rain falling over the next couple of days. That squares with DHS is... | i've seen forecasts of as much. as 35 inches of rain falling over the next couple of days that squares with dhs | I've seen forecasts of as much, as 35 inches of. rain falling over the next couple of days That squares with; DHS | i've seen forecasts of as much as 35 inches of rain falling over the next couple of days. that squares with dhs is... |
Yes, it does. And with the hurricane over the area and the way - with the winds, it will not be able to be reduced. We expect very severe flooding. | yes, it does and with the hurricane over the area; and the way - with the winds it will not be able; to be reduced we expect very severe | Yes it, does. And with the hurricane over the area and the way - with the winds it will. not be able to be reduced We expect very severe | yes, it does. and with the hurricane over the area and the way - with the winds, it will not be able to be reduced. we expect very severe flooding. |
What does DHS do at a time like this? Is it an all-hands-on-deck moment for personnel? Or, say, would immigration agents have to continue routine enforcement even while the hurricane is pounding the area? | what does dhs do at a time like this? is it an all-hands-on-deck moment for personnel? or. say would immigration agents have to continue. routine enforcement even while the hurricane is pounding the | What does DHS do at a time like this? Is it an all-hands-on-deck moment for personnel? Or say would immigration agents have to continue routine enforcement. even while the hurricane is pounding the | what does dhs do at a time like this? is it an all-hands-on-deck moment for personnel? or, say, would immigration agents have to continue routine enforcement even while the hurricane is pounding the area? |
We surge with FEMA. So some of our resources in DHS join FEMA to support its support of the governor - in this case, Texas. But we also have to ensure the safety and law enforcement throughout the country. So we find that right balance of surging resources to FEMA and continuing our current operations. | we surge with fema so some of our resources in dhs join fema to support its support of the governor - in this case texas but we also have to ensure the safety and law enforcement throughout the country so we find that right balance of surging resources, to fema and continuing our current, | We surge with FEMA. So some of our. resources in DHS, join FEMA to support its support of, the governor - in this case Texas But we also have to ensure the, safety and law enforcement throughout the country So we find that right balance of surging resources to FEMA and continuing our current | we surge with fema. so some of our resources in dhs join fema to support its support of the governor - in this case, texas. but we also have to ensure the safety and law enforcement throughout the country. so we find that right balance of surging resources to fema and continuing our current operations. |
I've been thinking back to Katrina. And some of the people who remained and did so at great risk did so for reasons like there was an elderly relative whom they didn't want to move, or there was a family pet whom they didn't want to part with. Are we dealing better with these problems at persuading people these days th... | i've been thinking back to katrina and some, of the people who remained and did so at. great risk did so. for reasons like there. was an elderly relative whom they didn't want to move or there was a family pet whom they, didn't want to part with are we dealing better with these. problems at persuading people these days... | I've been thinking back to Katrina And some of the, people who remained and did so, at great risk did so for reasons like there; was an elderly relative whom they didn't want to move or there was. a; family pet whom; they didn't. want to part with Are we dealing better with these problems at persuading people these day... | i've been thinking back to katrina. and some of the people who remained and did so at great risk did so for reasons like there was an elderly relative whom they didn't want to move, or there was a family pet whom they didn't want to part with. are we dealing better with these problems at persuading people these days th... |
We have been working with the state on making the evacuation plans much more robust in accounting for those type of people that don't want to leave a pet, also people in medical facilities or the elderly. And we're hoping that those that can, evacuate. It is for their safety. It's also for the safety of those that have... | we; have been working with the state on making the evacuation plans much more, robust in accounting for those type of people that don't want to leave, a pet also people in medical facilities or the, elderly and we're hoping that those that can evacuate it is for their, safety it's also for the safety of those that have... | We have been working with the. state on. making the evacuation plans much more robust in accounting for those type. of people that don't want to leave a pet also people in medical facilities or, the elderly And. we're hoping that those that can evacuate It is for their safety It's also for the safety. of those that hav... | we have been working with the state on making the evacuation plans much more robust in accounting for those type of people that don't want to leave a pet, also people in medical facilities or the elderly. and we're hoping that those that can, evacuate. it is for their safety. it's also for the safety of those that have... |
You have an added dimension, which is people who are undocumented and might think that they - if they show up at a shelter, that someone will ask for their papers. | you have an added dimension which is people who are undocumented and might think that they - if they show up at a shelter. that someone will ask for their | You have an added dimension which. is people; who are undocumented, and might think that they - if they show up at a shelter that someone will ask. for their | you have an added dimension, which is people who are undocumented and might think that they - if they show up at a shelter, that someone will ask for their papers. |
DHS is concerned with the safety of all persons that are in that area right now. Safety and security are going to be our focus over the response to the storm. | dhs is concerned with the safety of all persons that are in that. area. right now safety and. security are. going to, be our focus over the response to the | DHS is. concerned with the safety of all persons that, are in that area right now Safety and security are. going to be our, focus over the response to the | dhs is concerned with the safety of all persons that are in that area right now. safety and security are going to be our focus over the response to the storm. |
Again, thinking back to Katrina, are you confident that no one would be flooded in a nursing home in the way that people were in New Orleans? | again thinking back to katrina, are you. confident that no one would be flooded in a nursing home in the way that people were in new | Again thinking back to Katrina are you, confident that no one would be flooded in a nursing home in the way that, people were in New. | again, thinking back to katrina, are you confident that no one would be flooded in a nursing home in the way that people were in new orleans? |
I have talked with Governor Abbott. They have done amazing planning and evacuation planning in that area, so I'm confident that they have that done properly. | i have talked with governor abbott they have done amazing. planning and evacuation planning in that area so. i'm confident that they have; that done | I have. talked with Governor Abbott They have done amazing. planning and evacuation planning in that area. so I'm confident that they have that done | i have talked with governor abbott. they have done amazing planning and evacuation planning in that area, so i'm confident that they have that done properly. |
Well, we're - we hope you are. (Laughter) And thanks for sharing some time with us today. | well we're - we hope you are (laughter) and thanks for sharing some time with us | Well we're - we hope you are (Laughter) And thanks for sharing some time with us | well, we're - we hope you are. (laughter) and thanks for sharing some time with us today. |
Thank you. | thank | Thank | thank you. |
That's Elaine Duke, acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. | that's elaine duke acting secretary of the department of homeland | That's Elaine Duke acting secretary of the Department of Homeland | that's elaine duke, acting secretary of the department of homeland security. |
SCIENCE FRIDAY. I'm Ira Flatow. | science friday i'm ira. | SCIENCE FRIDAY I'm, Ira | science friday. i'm ira flatow. |
You know, this year saw no shortage of science, medicine and technology news, and much of it was on the front pages of your local newspapers. Here are just some of the stories. I'm running down just a few of them. There's so many from the past year. | you know this year saw no shortage of science medicine and technology news and much of it was on the front pages of your local newspapers here are just some of the stories i'm running down just a few of them. there's so many from the past | You know this, year saw no shortage of science, medicine and technology news and much of it. was on the front pages of your local newspapers Here are just some of the stories I'm running down just a few of them There's so many from the past | you know, this year saw no shortage of science, medicine and technology news, and much of it was on the front pages of your local newspapers. here are just some of the stories. i'm running down just a few of them. there's so many from the past year. |
Remember, there's the global warming stories, and probably the biggest global warming story is the publication of the Al Gore's best-selling book, “An Inconvenient Truth,” which hit the silver screen in May and it was also a bestseller on The New York Times list. | remember there's. the global warming stories and probably. the, biggest global warming story is the publication of the al gore's best-selling book “an inconvenient truth,” which hit the silver screen in may and it was also, a bestseller. on the new, york times | Remember there's the global warming stories and probably the biggest global warming story is the publication of the Al Gore's, best-selling book “An Inconvenient Truth,” which hit the silver screen in May and it, was also a bestseller on The, New York Times | remember, there's the global warming stories, and probably the biggest global warming story is the publication of the al gore's best-selling book, “an inconvenient truth,” which hit the silver screen in may and it was also a bestseller on the new york times list. |
New studies were projecting that, by the year 2040, the summer ice in the Arctic Ocean would be a thing of the past. And we just heard this week, the U.S. Department - the U.S. government put the polar bear on the endangered species list, or is thinking about it. Even without listing it, it may go the way of the Dodo. ... | new studies were projecting that by the year 2040, the summer ice in the arctic ocean would be a thing. of the past and we, just heard. this week the u.s department - the, u.s government put, the polar bear on the endangered species, list or is thinking about it even without listing it it may go the way of the dodo, so... | New studies were projecting. that by the year 2040, the summer. ice in the Arctic. Ocean would be a thing of the past And. we just heard this week the U.S Department - the U.S government put the polar bear on the endangered species list or is thinking about it Even without listing it it may go the way of the Dodo. So t... | new studies were projecting that, by the year 2040, the summer ice in the arctic ocean would be a thing of the past. and we just heard this week, the u.s. department - the u.s. government put the polar bear on the endangered species list, or is thinking about it. even without listing it, it may go the way of the dodo. ... |
In anthropology we have researchers able to actually pluck DNA from Neanderthal fossils and then analyze the DNA and sequence set, hopefully answering some of the questions about the connection between Neanderthals and modern humans. | in anthropology we have researchers able to actually pluck dna. from. neanderthal fossils and then analyze the dna and sequence set hopefully answering, some of the questions about the connection between neanderthals and modern | In anthropology. we have researchers able to actually pluck DNA from Neanderthal fossils; and then analyze the DNA and sequence set hopefully, answering some of the questions about the connection between Neanderthals and modern | in anthropology we have researchers able to actually pluck dna from neanderthal fossils and then analyze the dna and sequence set, hopefully answering some of the questions about the connection between neanderthals and modern humans. |
We had E-coli outbreaks and bacterial outbreaks of other types that left scientists struggling to identify the sources of tainted food. The public is left wondering when they look at their salad at the salad bar now whether their food supply is safe. | we had e-coli, outbreaks and bacterial outbreaks of other types that left scientists. struggling to identify the sources of tainted food the public is left wondering when they look at their salad at the salad bar now, whether their food supply is | We had E-coli outbreaks and bacterial outbreaks of, other types, that left scientists struggling to, identify; the sources of tainted food The public is left wondering when they. look at their salad at the, salad bar now whether their food supply is | we had e-coli outbreaks and bacterial outbreaks of other types that left scientists struggling to identify the sources of tainted food. the public is left wondering when they look at their salad at the salad bar now whether their food supply is safe. |
We had a paralyzed man equipped with a brain sensor who was able to open e-mail and move a robotic hand simply by thinking about it - very interesting story. We had the first ever cancer vaccine, which was approved. It protects women and girls from the infections from the human papillomavirus, which causes most cases o... | we had a paralyzed man equipped with a brain sensor who was, able to open e-mail and move a robotic hand simply, by thinking about it - very interesting story we had the first ever, cancer vaccine which was approved it protects women and girls from the infections from the; human papillomavirus which causes most cases o... | We had a paralyzed man equipped with a brain sensor who was, able to open e-mail and move a robotic hand. simply by thinking about it - very interesting story We had. the first ever cancer vaccine which was approved It protects women and girls from the. infections from the human papillomavirus which causes most cases o... | we had a paralyzed man equipped with a brain sensor who was able to open e-mail and move a robotic hand simply by thinking about it - very interesting story. we had the first ever cancer vaccine, which was approved. it protects women and girls from the infections from the human papillomavirus, which causes most cases o... |
And one of my favorite stories is that the state of Texas passed California as the king of wind energy, completing a trend that was set in place by none other than Texas governor George W. Bush, who does not, you know, rank wind energy as high on his list of things for the country while he did it as a governor. It's in... | and one of my favorite stories is that the state of texas. passed, california; as the king of wind energy completing. a, trend that was set in place, by none. other than texas governor george, w bush who does not you, know rank wind energy as high on, his list of things for the country while he did it as a governor it'... | And one of my favorite stories, is that, the state of, Texas passed California as the king of wind energy completing a trend that was set in place by none. other than Texas governor George W Bush who does not you, know rank wind energy as high, on his list of things for the. country while he did it as a governor It's, ... | and one of my favorite stories is that the state of texas passed california as the king of wind energy, completing a trend that was set in place by none other than texas governor george w. bush, who does not, you know, rank wind energy as high on his list of things for the country while he did it as a governor. it's in... |
We'll hear why the solution of a long-standing math problem grabbed top honors as a breakthrough of the year at Science magazine. And we'll also talk about some of the infamous stories, like the South Korean cloning scandal that was the breakdown of the year. | we'll hear. why the solution of a, long-standing math problem grabbed top honors as a breakthrough of the year. at science magazine and we'll also talk about some of the infamous stories like the south korean cloning scandal that was, the breakdown of the | We'll hear why the solution of a long-standing math problem grabbed top honors as a. breakthrough of the year at Science magazine And we'll also talk, about some of the infamous stories like the South Korean cloning scandal that was the breakdown. of the | we'll hear why the solution of a long-standing math problem grabbed top honors as a breakthrough of the year at science magazine. and we'll also talk about some of the infamous stories, like the south korean cloning scandal that was the breakdown of the year. |
So what stories topped your lists? Give us a call, 1-800-989-8255. Maybe we're going to miss one. I'm sure there are lots of stories, we can't cover them all, maybe the seminal one that you think we should put on that list that you're not hearing us talking about. Maybe one flaw under the radar on this. And you can alw... | so what stories topped your lists? give us a call 1-800-989-8255. maybe, we're going to miss one i'm sure there are lots of stories we can't, cover. them all maybe the seminal one that you think we should put on that, list that you're not hearing us talking about maybe one flaw under the, radar on this and you can alwa... | So what stories topped your lists? Give us a call 1-800-989-8255. Maybe we're going to miss one I'm, sure there are lots of stories we can't cover them all maybe the seminal one that you think we should put on that, list that you're not hearing us talking about Maybe one flaw under the radar on; this And you can always... | so what stories topped your lists? give us a call, 1-800-989-8255. maybe we're going to miss one. i'm sure there are lots of stories, we can't cover them all, maybe the seminal one that you think we should put on that list that you're not hearing us talking about. maybe one flaw under the radar on this. and you can alw... |
We have an august panel of commentators, so august we may go into September on this. I'm sorry about that one. John Rennie is the editor in chief at Scientific American here in New York, and he joins us here in our SCIENCE FRIDAY studios in New York. Welcome back, John, good to see you. | we have an august panel of; commentators so august we. may go into september on this i'm sorry about that one john rennie is the editor in chief at scientific american here in new york and he joins us here. in our science friday studios in, new york welcome back john good. to see | We have an august panel of commentators so august, we may go into September on this I'm sorry about that one John Rennie is the editor in chief at Scientific American here. in New. York and he, joins us here in our SCIENCE FRIDAY, studios in New York Welcome back John good to see | we have an august panel of commentators, so august we may go into september on this. i'm sorry about that one. john rennie is the editor in chief at scientific american here in new york, and he joins us here in our science friday studios in new york. welcome back, john, good to see you. |
Barron H. Lerner, Dr. Lerner is the author of “When Illness Goes Public: Celebrity Patients and How We Look at Medicine.” It's published this year from Johns Hopkins University Press. He is professor of medicine and public health at Columbia University's Medical Center, Mailman's School of Public Health here in New Yor... | barron h lerner dr lerner is the author of “when illness goes public: celebrity patients and. how we look at medicine.” it's published this. year, from johns hopkins university press he is professor, of medicine and public health at columbia university's medical center mailman's school of public health here in, new, yo... | Barron, H, Lerner Dr, Lerner. is the author of “When Illness Goes Public: Celebrity. Patients and How, We Look at Medicine.” It's published this year from Johns Hopkins University Press He, is professor; of medicine and public health at Columbia University's Medical Center, Mailman's School of Public Health here in New... | barron h. lerner, dr. lerner is the author of “when illness goes public: celebrity patients and how we look at medicine.” it's published this year from johns hopkins university press. he is professor of medicine and public health at columbia university's medical center, mailman's school of public health here in new yor... |
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When Iranian writer Azar Nafisi first lived in the U.S. as a graduate student, she dreamed of going home to teach at the University of Tehran. But when Nafisi returned to the United States years later as an exile from Iran, she joined countless other writers who've been forced to leave their homelands, fleeing war, pol... | when iranian writer, azar nafisi first lived in the u.s as a graduate student she dreamed of going, home to teach at the. university of. tehran but when nafisi returned to the united states years. later, as. an exile from iran she joined countless, other writers who've been; forced to leave their homelands fleeing war ... | When Iranian writer Azar Nafisi first lived in the U.S as a graduate student she dreamed of going home to teach at the, University of Tehran But when Nafisi returned. to the United States years later as an; exile from Iran she joined countless other, writers; who've been forced to leave their homelands fleeing war poli... | when iranian writer azar nafisi first lived in the u.s. as a graduate student, she dreamed of going home to teach at the university of tehran. but when nafisi returned to the united states years later as an exile from iran, she joined countless other writers who've been forced to leave their homelands, fleeing war, pol... |
While being forced to leave one's home can be a source of pain, even guilt, it can also be a source of creativity. Writing itself can be a way to stay connected to a life that seems increasingly distant. Azar Nafisi joins us in a moment. And we'll also talk with Zimbabwean author Chenjerai Hove and Haitian-American wri... | while being forced to leave one's home can be a source of pain even guilt it can also be a source of creativity writing itself can be a. way to stay connected to a life that seems. increasingly distant azar nafisi joins us in a moment and we'll, also talk with zimbabwean author chenjerai hove and haitian-american write... | While being forced; to leave one's, home can be a source of pain even guilt it can also be a source of creativity Writing itself. can be, a way to stay connected to a life that, seems increasingly. distant Azar Nafisi joins us in a. moment, And we'll also talk with Zimbabwean. author Chenjerai Hove and Haitian-American... | while being forced to leave one's home can be a source of pain, even guilt, it can also be a source of creativity. writing itself can be a way to stay connected to a life that seems increasingly distant. azar nafisi joins us in a moment. and we'll also talk with zimbabwean author chenjerai hove and haitian-american wri... |
We'd also like to hear from writers and artists in our audience today. If you've had to leave your home country, how has that influenced your work? Tell us your story. Our number here in Washington is 800-989-8255. Our email address is talk@npr.org. And you can join the conversation at our website. Go to npr.org and cl... | we'd also like to hear from writers and artists in our audience today if you've had to leave your home. country how has that influenced your work? tell us your story our number here in. washington is 800-989-8255. our email address is talk@npr.org. and you can join the conversation at our website go to npr.org and clic... | We'd also like to hear. from writers and artists in our audience today If you've had to leave your home country how has that influenced your work? Tell us your story Our number here in Washington is 800-989-8255. Our email. address. is talk@npr.org And you can join the conversation at; our website Go to npr.org and cli... | we'd also like to hear from writers and artists in our audience today. if you've had to leave your home country, how has that influenced your work? tell us your story. our number here in washington is 800-989-8255. our email address is talk@npr.org. and you can join the conversation at our website. go to npr.org and cl... |
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But first, the literature of exile. Azar Nafisi is the author of "Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books" and "Things I've Been Silent About." Her forthcoming book is "That Other World: Nabokov and the Puzzle of Exile." And she joins us here in Studio 3A. | but first the literature of exile azar nafisi is. the author of "reading lolita in tehran: a memoir in books" and "things i've been silent about" her forthcoming, book is. "that other world: nabokov and the puzzle of exile" and she joins us here in studio | But first the literature of exile Azar Nafisi is the author of "Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books" and "Things I've Been Silent About" Her forthcoming book is "That Other World: Nabokov and the Puzzle, of Exile" And she joins, us here in, Studio | but first, the literature of exile. azar nafisi is the author of "reading lolita in tehran: a memoir in books" and "things i've been silent about." her forthcoming book is "that other world: nabokov and the puzzle of exile." and she joins us here in studio 3a. |
Welcome to TALK OF THE NATION. | welcome to; talk of the | Welcome to TALK OF THE | welcome to talk of the nation. |
Thank you very much, Jennifer. | thank you very much | Thank you very much | thank you very much, jennifer. |
Azar Nafisi, you've said that literature is the best answer to the feelings that an exilee(ph) has of loss and absence. What do you mean by that? | azar nafisi, you've, said that literature is the best answer to the feelings that an exilee(ph) has of loss and absence what do you mean by | Azar Nafisi you've, said that literature is the best answer to the feelings that an exilee(ph) has of, loss and absence What do you mean by | azar nafisi, you've said that literature is the best answer to the feelings that an exilee(ph) has of loss and absence. what do you mean by that? |
Well, to begin with, as a writer, you always have to look at the world through the alternative eyes of imagination, because you cannot see reality as it is, but in terms of its essence. So you always come to the world as a stranger. (unintelligible) used to call authors as pariahs. Salman Rushdie recently said, we're a... | well to begin with as a writer you always have to, look at the world through the alternative eyes of imagination because you cannot see reality as it is but in terms of its essence so you always come to, the world as a stranger (unintelligible) used to call authors as pariahs salman rushdie recently said we're; all int... | Well to begin with as a writer you always have to; look at the world through the alternative eyes of imagination because. you cannot see reality as it is but in terms of, its. essence So you always come to the world as a stranger (unintelligible) used to call authors. as pariahs Salman Rushdie recently said we're all i... | well, to begin with, as a writer, you always have to look at the world through the alternative eyes of imagination, because you cannot see reality as it is, but in terms of its essence. so you always come to the world as a stranger. (unintelligible) used to call authors as pariahs. salman rushdie recently said, we're a... |
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No one has a home. | no one has a | No one has a | no one has a home. |
No one. And so you have to feel a little bit restless, a little bit not at home to begin with in order to be able to write. And then the feeling of exile and lost of home is all about loss and absence. And through memory, and through literature, you retrieve what you have lost. You make presence than absence and you cr... | no one. and so you have to feel, a little bit restless a little, bit not at, home. to begin with in order to be able to write. and then the feeling of exile and lost of. home is all about loss and absence and through memory and. through literature you retrieve, what you have lost you make presence than absence; and you... | No one And so you have. to feel a little bit. restless a. little bit not at home to begin with in order to, be able to write And then the feeling of exile and lost of home is all about loss and absence And through memory and through literature you retrieve what you have lost You make, presence than absence and, you cre... | no one. and so you have to feel a little bit restless, a little bit not at home to begin with in order to be able to write. and then the feeling of exile and lost of home is all about loss and absence. and through memory, and through literature, you retrieve what you have lost. you make presence than absence and you cr... |
You called it the republic of imagination. | you called it the; republic of | You called it the republic of | you called it the republic of imagination. |
Yes. It's the name of a book that I am also writing. "Nabokov" is a translation of my book in Persian into English. And this other book, "Republic of the Imagination," is all about this portable home. | yes it's the name of a book that i am also writing "nabokov" is a translation. of my book in persian into english and. this other, book "republic of the, imagination" is all, about this portable. | Yes. It's the name of a book, that I am, also writing "Nabokov" is a translation of my book in Persian into English And. this other book "Republic of the Imagination" is, all about this portable | yes. it's the name of a book that i am also writing. "nabokov" is a translation of my book in persian into english. and this other book, "republic of the imagination," is all about this portable home. |
Do you think you see things in Iran, or details, or see things differently in a way that you would not have had you stayed there? | do you think you see things in iran or details or see. things differently in a way that you would not have had you. stayed | Do you think you see things in Iran. or, details or see, things. differently in a way that you would not have had you stayed | do you think you see things in iran, or details, or see things differently in a way that you would not have had you stayed there? |
Definitely. I think you can never take away the pain and anguish of loss and of exile. But at the same time, you feel a little blessed because you can look at one world through the alternative eyes of the others. And always -you look at it through the fresh eyes of a child, of a stranger, of a visitor. | definitely i think you can never take away the. pain. and anguish of loss and of exile but at the same time you feel a. little blessed because you can look at one world through the alternative eyes of the, others and always -you look at it through the fresh eyes of a child of a stranger of a | Definitely I think, you can never take away the pain and anguish of loss and of exile. But at the same time you, feel a little blessed because you can look. at one world through the alternative, eyes of the others And always. -you look at it through the fresh eyes of a child; of a. stranger of a | definitely. i think you can never take away the pain and anguish of loss and of exile. but at the same time, you feel a little blessed because you can look at one world through the alternative eyes of the others. and always -you look at it through the fresh eyes of a child, of a stranger, of a visitor. |
And even in the home that you were born into, the language you speak, you find the details and marvels that you had not seen before. So in another sense, I am glad that both America and Iran have been my home, and I keeping seeing one through the other. | and even, in the. home that you were born; into the language; you speak, you find the details and marvels that you had not seen before so in another; sense i am glad that both america and iran have been, my home and i keeping seeing one through the | And even; in the home that you were born into the language you speak you find the details and marvels that you. had not seen, before So in another sense I am glad that both America and Iran have been my home and I keeping seeing one through the. | and even in the home that you were born into, the language you speak, you find the details and marvels that you had not seen before. so in another sense, i am glad that both america and iran have been my home, and i keeping seeing one through the other. |
You've talked about explaining one to the other. | you've talked about explaining one to the | You've talked about explaining one to the | you've talked about explaining one to the other. |
Oh, definitely. One of the ironies, at least of my life, was that, as you mentioned, for decades I wanted to go back home. And as soon as I went home, I discovered that home is not home anymore. And one of the things that Nabokov writes about, in "Invitation to a Beheading" and "Bend Sinister," is not feeling at home i... | oh definitely one of the ironies, at. least of my life was that as. you mentioned for decades i wanted to go back home and as soon as i went home i discovered that home is not home anymore and one of the things that. nabokov writes about in "invitation to a beheading" and "bend sinister" is not feeling at home in; your... | Oh, definitely One of the, ironies at least of my life was that as you mentioned. for decades I wanted to go back home And as soon as I went home I discovered that; home is not home anymore And one of the things that Nabokov writes about in "Invitation to a Beheading" and "Bend Sinister" is not feeling at home in your ... | oh, definitely. one of the ironies, at least of my life, was that, as you mentioned, for decades i wanted to go back home. and as soon as i went home, i discovered that home is not home anymore. and one of the things that nabokov writes about, in "invitation to a beheading" and "bend sinister," is not feeling at home i... |
How did that happen? | how did that | How did that | how did that happen? |
Well, when I went back home, after the Islamic Republic, living in a totalitarian society, the first thing that society that - the regime, the state, not the society, does - is take away from its citizens their sense of individuality and identity. | well when i went back home after, the islamic republic living in a totalitarian society the first thing, that society. that - the regime the state not the society does - is take away from its citizens their sense of individuality and | Well when I went, back home after the Islamic Republic living in a totalitarian; society the first, thing that society that - the regime the state not the society does - is take away from, its citizens their sense of individuality and | well, when i went back home, after the islamic republic, living in a totalitarian society, the first thing that society that - the regime, the state, not the society, does - is take away from its citizens their sense of individuality and identity. |
So everything that I was as a woman, as a human being, a teacher, a writer, they said, this is not Iranian or Islamic. I felt quite orphaned. And the second thing that they do is rewrite history, so they confiscate both your past and your present. And if that is not an exile, I don't know what it is. | so everything that i was as a woman as a human being a teacher a writer they said this, is not iranian or islamic. i felt quite orphaned and the second thing that they, do is rewrite history so they confiscate, both your past and your present, and if that is not; an, exile i don't know what it | So everything that I was as. a woman as, a human being a, teacher a writer they said this is not Iranian or Islamic I, felt quite orphaned. And the second thing, that they do is. rewrite history so they confiscate both your past and your present And if that is not an exile I. don't know what it | so everything that i was as a woman, as a human being, a teacher, a writer, they said, this is not iranian or islamic. i felt quite orphaned. and the second thing that they do is rewrite history, so they confiscate both your past and your present. and if that is not an exile, i don't know what it is. |
We're talking with Azar Nafisi about the literature of exile. | we're talking with azar, nafisi about the literature of | We're talking with Azar Nafisi about the, literature of | we're talking with azar nafisi about the literature of exile. |
If you've had to leave your home country, how has it influenced your work, or made you think differently about it? Tell us your story. Our number here in Washington is 800-989-8255, or email us at talk@npr.org. | if you've had to leave your home country how has. it influenced; your work or made, you think, differently about it? tell us your story our number here in washington is 800-989-8255, or email us at, | If you've had to; leave your home country how has it influenced your work or made you think differently about it? Tell us your. story. Our number here in Washington is 800-989-8255, or email us at | if you've had to leave your home country, how has it influenced your work, or made you think differently about it? tell us your story. our number here in washington is 800-989-8255, or email us at talk@npr.org. |
How do you keep current - I mean, do you feel like anything you write about Iran has to be set in the time that you were there? Or can you continue writing about contemporary events even though you're not there? | how do you keep current - i mean do you feel like anything you write about; iran has to be set in the time that you were there? or can you continue writing about contemporary events even though you're not | How do, you keep current - I mean do you feel like anything you write. about Iran has. to be set; in the time that you were there? Or can you continue writing, about contemporary events, even though you're not | how do you keep current - i mean, do you feel like anything you write about iran has to be set in the time that you were there? or can you continue writing about contemporary events even though you're not there? |
Well, sometimes absence opens you to things that you routinely do not see or observe. So although I miss the physicality of Iran, it is always painful, and I miss a lot of things because of that. This is one time I can say thanks to Internet, you know? | well sometimes absence opens you to things that you routinely do not see. or observe so although i miss the physicality of iran it is always painful and i miss, a lot of things because of that this is one time i can say thanks to internet you | Well sometimes absence. opens you to things that you routinely do not see or observe So; although I, miss the physicality of Iran it is always painful and I, miss a lot of things because of that This is one time I can, say thanks to Internet you | well, sometimes absence opens you to things that you routinely do not see or observe. so although i miss the physicality of iran, it is always painful, and i miss a lot of things because of that. this is one time i can say thanks to internet, you know? |
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I'm very much technologically challenged, but I can say that thanks to that virtual world, I am in contact. But I also see and observe and hear things that I had not seen and observed and heard when I was there. When I was there, I was so involved in the life that I was leading, and sometimes I was so angry that I didn... | i'm very much technologically challenged but, i can say that thanks to. that virtual world, i am in contact but i also see and observe and hear things, that i had not seen and observed and heard when i, was there, when i was there i was so involved. in the life that i was leading and sometimes i was so angry that i did... | I'm very much technologically, challenged but, I can, say that thanks to, that virtual world I am in. contact But I also see and observe. and hear things that I had not seen and observed and heard when, I was; there When I was there I was, so involved in the life that I was leading and. sometimes. I was so; angry that ... | i'm very much technologically challenged, but i can say that thanks to that virtual world, i am in contact. but i also see and observe and hear things that i had not seen and observed and heard when i was there. when i was there, i was so involved in the life that i was leading, and sometimes i was so angry that i didn... |
Now, I see them through a distance, and I think that sometimes I see better, and definitely sometimes I miss certain things. | now. i see them through a distance and i, think that, sometimes i see better and definitely sometimes i miss certain | Now I see them through a distance and I think that sometimes I see better and definitely, sometimes I miss certain | now, i see them through a distance, and i think that sometimes i see better, and definitely sometimes i miss certain things. |
We're also going to bring in another writer now, Chenjerai Hove. He is an author and poet from Zimbabwe. Chenjerai left his home country nine years ago, after running afoul of the government of Robert Mugabe. | we're also, going to bring in another writer now chenjerai hove he is, an author and poet from zimbabwe chenjerai left his home, country nine years ago after running afoul of the government of robert | We're also going to bring in another writer now Chenjerai Hove He is an author and poet from Zimbabwe Chenjerai left his home country nine years. ago after running, afoul of the government of Robert | we're also going to bring in another writer now, chenjerai hove. he is an author and poet from zimbabwe. chenjerai left his home country nine years ago, after running afoul of the government of robert mugabe. |
Thank you. Thank you very much. | thank you thank. you very | Thank you Thank you very | thank you. thank you very much. |
You have said that you felt also like an exile in your own country, even before fleeing. How did that happen? What made you feel that way? | you have. said that you felt also, like an exile in your, own country even before fleeing how, did that happen? what made you feel that | You have said that you felt also like an exile in your own country even before fleeing How did that happen? What made you feel that | you have said that you felt also like an exile in your own country, even before fleeing. how did that happen? what made you feel that way? |
I was writing for a newspaper every Sunday, had a column. And also, at home, I was organizing a lot of literary activities, using every possible space that I could find. And that didn't go down very well, and then I became quite isolated by people not even wanting to talk to me. You go and sit there alone, and people a... | i was writing for a newspaper every sunday, had a column and also. at home i, was, organizing a lot of literary. activities using every possible space that i could find and that didn't. go down, very well and, then i became quite isolated by people not even wanting to talk to me. you go and sit there alone and people a... | I was writing for a newspaper every Sunday had a column And also at home I was organizing a lot of literary activities using every possible space that I could find And; that didn't go down very well and then I. became quite isolated by people not even wanting to talk to me You go and sit there alone and people are afra... | i was writing for a newspaper every sunday, had a column. and also, at home, i was organizing a lot of literary activities, using every possible space that i could find. and that didn't go down very well, and then i became quite isolated by people not even wanting to talk to me. you go and sit there alone, and people a... |
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