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Yes, obviously, it could be a health problem. But the first priority, obviously, we have now is to rescue people, to determine their level of need, to do triage. And then, for those that need hospitalization, to put them in situations where they can go to a hospital in another part of the state. ... | yes obviously; it could be a health, problem but the first priority obviously we, have now is. to rescue people to determine their level of need to do triage and then for those that. need hospitalization to. put them in situations where they can go to a hospital in. another part of, the state but... | Yes obviously it could be a health problem. But the first priority obviously we have now is to rescue people to determine, their level of need to do triage And then for those that need hospitalization to put. them in situations where they can go to a hospital in another part of the state But obvi... | yes, obviously, it could be a health problem. but the first priority, obviously, we have now is to rescue people, to determine their level of need, to do triage. and then, for those that need hospitalization, to put them in situations where they can go to a hospital in another part of the state. ... |
May I ask you what they would be? I'm guessing the flood waters are dirty waters... | may i ask you what they would be? i'm guessing the flood waters are dirty | May I ask, you what they would be? I'm guessing the flood waters are dirty | may i ask you what they would be? i'm guessing the flood waters are dirty waters... |
Yes. | yes. | ||
...for starts. | ...for | ...for | ...for starts. |
There will be issues with sewage. There'll be issue with chemical contamination. There are issues with a lack of power, loss of water pressure, having to do boil notices for consuming water. Because once you lose pressure, water can become contaminated. I know that's happened in several parishes... | there will be issues with sewage there'll. be issue with. chemical contamination. there are issues with. a lack of power. loss of water pressure, having to do boil notices for; consuming. water because once you lose pressure water can become contaminated i know that's happened in several | There will be issues with, sewage There'll be issue with chemical contamination. There are issues with a lack of power loss of water pressure having to do boil notices for consuming water Because once you lose pressure water can become contaminated I know that's happened in several | there will be issues with sewage. there'll be issue with chemical contamination. there are issues with a lack of power, loss of water pressure, having to do boil notices for consuming water. because once you lose pressure, water can become contaminated. i know that's happened in several parishes... |
Thank you for joining us. | thank you for joining | Thank you, for joining | thank you for joining us. |
Thank you. | thank, | Thank, | thank you. |
Charles Castille is the undersecretary for the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, speaking to us from Baton Rouge. | charles castille is the undersecretary for the louisiana department of health, and hospitals speaking to us from baton | Charles Castille is the undersecretary for the Louisiana Department of Health, and Hospitals speaking to us from Baton | charles castille is the undersecretary for the louisiana department of health and hospitals, speaking to us from baton rouge. |
For a perspective on what the fighting means for the fragile power-sharing agreement between Hamas and Fatah, we turn to Daoud Kuttab. He's the director of the Institute for Modern Media at Al Quds University in Jerusalem. He's also a columnist for several papers including The Jerusalem Post and the Jordan Times. | for a perspective on what the fighting means for the fragile power-sharing agreement between hamas. and fatah we turn; to; daoud kuttab, he's the director of the institute. for modern, media, at al. quds university. in jerusalem he's also a columnist for several papers including the jerusalem post, and the jordan, | For. a perspective on what the fighting means for the fragile power-sharing agreement between Hamas and Fatah we turn to Daoud Kuttab, He's the director of the Institute, for Modern. Media. at Al Quds University, in Jerusalem He's also a columnist for, several papers including The Jerusalem Post and the Jordan, | for a perspective on what the fighting means for the fragile power-sharing agreement between hamas and fatah, we turn to daoud kuttab. he's the director of the institute for modern media at al quds university in jerusalem. he's also a columnist for several papers including the jerusalem post and the jordan times. |
And some of the militants in Hamas, I think, some of the ones that who were etched out to make room for a national unity government are saying, why do we do this, what do we get out of it. | and some of the militants in hamas, i. think some of the ones that who were etched out to make. room for a national unity government are saying why do we. do this what do we get, out of | And some of the, militants in Hamas I think some of the ones that who were etched out to make room. for a national unity government are, saying why do we do this what do we get out of | and some of the militants in hamas, i think, some of the ones that who were etched out to make room for a national unity government are saying, why do we do this, what do we get out of it. |
So Jena Six, it had moved a little bit out of the news spotlight, and now, it's back with these congressional hearings that you blogged about. | so jena six it had moved a little bit out of the news spotlight and, now it's back with these, congressional hearings that you blogged | So Jena Six, it had moved a little bit out of the news spotlight and now it's back with these congressional hearings that you blogged | so jena six, it had moved a little bit out of the news spotlight, and now, it's back with these congressional hearings that you blogged about. |
Right. | right. | ||
Also, BET Awards. What's that about? | also bet, awards what's that | Also BET Awards What's that | also, bet awards. what's that about? |
Yeah. Well, Bryant Purvis and Carwyn Jones - two of the Jena Six - turned up at the BET Hip-Hop Awards over the weekend. They were there to present an award but they were on the red carpet hobnobbing with celebrities. There's a photo of them joking around where they're holding up the number six to represent the Jena Si... | yeah well bryant purvis and carwyn jones - two of the jena six - turned up at the, bet hip-hop awards over the weekend they. were there to present. an award but they were. on the red carpet hobnobbing with celebrities there's a, photo of them joking around where. they're, holding up the number; six, to represent the je... | Yeah, Well Bryant Purvis and Carwyn Jones - two of the Jena Six, - turned up at the BET Hip-Hop Awards over the weekend They were there to present an award but they were on the red carpet, hobnobbing with celebrities There's, a photo of them joking around where they're holding up the number six to represent the Jena | yeah. well, bryant purvis and carwyn jones - two of the jena six - turned up at the bet hip-hop awards over the weekend. they were there to present an award but they were on the red carpet hobnobbing with celebrities. there's a photo of them joking around where they're holding up the number six to represent the jena si... |
So we've asked the question was it appropriate. And here's what folks said. One reader called it a slap in the face. He says it shows disrespect for them to attend and for BET to even fad on the notion that this was a good idea. It's mindboggling. | so we've asked the question. was it appropriate and here's what folks said one reader called it, a slap in the face he says it shows disrespect for them to attend and for bet to even fad on the notion that this was a good idea it's | So we've asked the. question was it, appropriate And here's what folks said One reader called it a slap in the face. He says it shows disrespect for. them to attend and for BET to even fad on the notion. that this was a good idea It's, | so we've asked the question was it appropriate. and here's what folks said. one reader called it a slap in the face. he says it shows disrespect for them to attend and for bet to even fad on the notion that this was a good idea. it's mindboggling. |
Russell Randall(ph), another commenter on our blog, says he doesn't think they should use the Jena situation as a way to obtain Hollywood status. But they should still be allowed to have fun. | russell randall(ph), another commenter on our blog says he doesn't think. they should. use the jena situation as a way to. obtain hollywood status but they should still be allowed to have | Russell, Randall(ph), another commenter on our blog. says he doesn't think they should use the Jena situation; as a way to obtain Hollywood status But they should still be allowed to have | russell randall(ph), another commenter on our blog, says he doesn't think they should use the jena situation as a way to obtain hollywood status. but they should still be allowed to have fun. |
And another reader, Moji Derende(ph), says timing is everything. No one is telling these teenagers not to have fun, just don't be teetering for the cameras a few days before the congressional hearing on the Jena Six case. | and; another reader moji derende(ph), says timing is. everything no one, is telling; these teenagers not to have fun just don't be teetering for the cameras a, few days before the congressional hearing on the jena six | And another reader Moji Derende(ph), says timing is everything No one, is telling. these teenagers, not to have fun just don't be teetering for the cameras, a few days before the congressional hearing on the Jena Six | and another reader, moji derende(ph), says timing is everything. no one is telling these teenagers not to have fun, just don't be teetering for the cameras a few days before the congressional hearing on the jena six case. |
So what else is getting a little play on our blog? | so what else is getting a little play on our | So what else is getting a little play on our | so what else is getting a little play on our blog? |
Well, people are talking about Tyler Perry's success with his film "Why Did I Get Married?" contrasting that with the level of respect he is not getting in Hollywood. We have a part of an e-mail from him where he talks about some of the obstacles he faced when promoting the film. | well people are talking about tyler perry's. success with his film "why did. i get married?" contrasting that with the level of respect he is not getting in hollywood, we have a part of an e-mail from him where he talks about some of the obstacles. he faced when, promoting the | Well people are talking about Tyler Perry's success. with his film "Why Did I Get Married?" contrasting that with. the level of respect he is not, getting in. Hollywood We have a part of an e-mail from him where he. talks about, some of the obstacles he faced when promoting, the | well, people are talking about tyler perry's success with his film "why did i get married?" contrasting that with the level of respect he is not getting in hollywood. we have a part of an e-mail from him where he talks about some of the obstacles he faced when promoting the film. |
And there are some reactions to the rash of noose hangings around the country from Jena to Columbia University to the Coast Guard. These incidents have gotten a lot of attention online. And there's a debate on our blog about the appropriate response to it. | and there are some reactions to the. rash of noose, hangings around. the country from jena to columbia university to the coast guard these incidents have gotten a lot of attention online and there's a debate on our blog about the appropriate response to | And there are some reactions to the rash of noose hangings around. the country from Jena to Columbia University to the Coast, Guard These incidents have gotten a lot of attention online And there's a debate on our blog about the appropriate response to | and there are some reactions to the rash of noose hangings around the country from jena to columbia university to the coast guard. these incidents have gotten a lot of attention online. and there's a debate on our blog about the appropriate response to it. |
We also have Speak Your Mind and what do we have got up there right now? How can folks join in? | we also have speak your mind and what do we have got up there right now? how can folks join | We. also have Speak Your Mind and what do we. have got up, there right now? How can folks. join | we also have speak your mind and what do we have got up there right now? how can folks join in? |
Yeah, well, there's a piece from blogger Jasmyne Cannick this week about complexion issues in the black community. So folks can check that out. And we continue to offer the invitation for others who want to speak their mind in our blog to try us a piece and send it in. | yeah. well there's a piece; from blogger jasmyne cannick this week about complexion issues in the black, community so folks can, check that; out and we. continue to offer the invitation for others who want to speak their mind in our, blog to try us a piece and send it | Yeah, well there's a piece from blogger Jasmyne Cannick this week about complexion issues, in the black community So folks can check that out And we continue to offer the invitation for. others who want to speak their mind in our blog to try us, a; piece and send it | yeah, well, there's a piece from blogger jasmyne cannick this week about complexion issues in the black community. so folks can check that out. and we continue to offer the invitation for others who want to speak their mind in our blog to try us a piece and send it in. |
Sounds great. Geoff, thanks again. | sounds great geoff thanks | Sounds great Geoff thanks, | sounds great. geoff, thanks again. |
Thank you. | thank | Thank | thank you. |
Geoff Bennett is the Web producer for NEWS & NOTES. | geoff bennett is the web producer for news | Geoff Bennett is, the Web producer for NEWS | geoff bennett is the web producer for news & notes. |
Federal workers affected by the partial government shutdown will miss their first paychecks this week if President Trump and lawmakers don't figure out a way to reopen the government soon. Trump and Democrats appear no closer to resolving their differences. The president demands more than $5 billion for a border wall, ... | federal workers affected by the partial, government shutdown will miss their first paychecks this week if president trump and lawmakers don't figure out a way to reopen the government, soon trump and democrats appear no closer to resolving their differences the president demands, more than $5 billion. for a border wall... | Federal workers affected by the partial. government shutdown will miss their first paychecks this week if President Trump and lawmakers don't figure out a way to reopen the government soon Trump and Democrats appear no, closer to resolving their differences The. president demands more than $5 billion for a border wall ... | federal workers affected by the partial government shutdown will miss their first paychecks this week if president trump and lawmakers don't figure out a way to reopen the government soon. trump and democrats appear no closer to resolving their differences. the president demands more than $5 billion for a border wall, ... |
Hi. | hi. | ||
Tell us about the White House's plans here. | tell us about the white house's. plans | Tell us about the, White House's plans | tell us about the white house's plans here. |
Yeah So this is a - sort of a PR offensive, you might say. The president's going to give a speech from the Oval Office prime time tomorrow night. This will be his first speech from the Oval Office. And usually that imbues a certain significance to one of these addresses when other presidents have done it from the Oval. | yeah so this is a - sort of a pr offensive you might say the president's going to give a speech from the oval office prime time tomorrow. night this will be his first speech from. the oval office and usually that imbues a certain significance to one of these addresses; when other presidents have. done it from the | Yeah So, this is a - sort of a; PR offensive you might say The president's going to give a speech from the Oval Office prime time tomorrow night This will be his first speech from. the Oval. Office And usually that imbues a certain significance to one. of. these addresses when other, presidents have done it from the | yeah so this is a - sort of a pr offensive, you might say. the president's going to give a speech from the oval office prime time tomorrow night. this will be his first speech from the oval office. and usually that imbues a certain significance to one of these addresses when other presidents have done it from the oval. |
And what we're told he will say is that there's a humanitarian and security crisis along the border and call on Democrats to negotiate with him on that in order to reopen the government. Also, on Thursday he'll be going to the border, according to a tweet from Sarah Sanders. | and what we're told he. will; say is that there's, a, humanitarian and security crisis along the border and call on democrats to negotiate with him on that in order to reopen the government also on thursday he'll be going to the; border according to. a tweet from sarah | And what we're told he will say is that there's a humanitarian and security crisis along the border and, call on Democrats to negotiate with him on that in order to reopen. the government Also on Thursday he'll be going to the border according to a tweet from Sarah | and what we're told he will say is that there's a humanitarian and security crisis along the border and call on democrats to negotiate with him on that in order to reopen the government. also, on thursday he'll be going to the border, according to a tweet from sarah sanders. |
You say this is a PR offensive. Ordinarily you would expect that to go hand in hand with intense negotiations. But it doesn't look like those intense negotiations are happening, right? | you say this is a pr offensive ordinarily you would. expect that to go. hand in hand with intense negotiations but it. doesn't look like those intense negotiations are happening | You say this is a PR offensive Ordinarily, you, would expect that to go hand in, hand with intense negotiations But, it doesn't look like those intense negotiations are happening | you say this is a pr offensive. ordinarily you would expect that to go hand in hand with intense negotiations. but it doesn't look like those intense negotiations are happening, right? |
The negotiations have not been particularly intense. But today, the vice president held a briefing with about 50 reporters, including me. And he says that they have made some concessions, not on that $5.7 billion figure for wall construction, but on other things, saying that the wall doesn't have to be concrete. It cou... | the negotiations have not been particularly intense but today the vice president held a briefing with about 50 reporters including me and he says that they, have made some concessions not, on that. $5.7 billion figure for wall construction but on other things saying that the wall doesn't have to be concrete it could be... | The negotiations have not been particularly intense But today the vice president held a briefing with about 50 reporters including me And he says that they have made some concessions not on that $5.7 billion figure for wall construction but on other things saying that the wall. doesn't have to be concrete. It could be ... | the negotiations have not been particularly intense. but today, the vice president held a briefing with about 50 reporters, including me. and he says that they have made some concessions, not on that $5.7 billion figure for wall construction, but on other things, saying that the wall doesn't have to be concrete. it cou... |
They're also asking for more money for medical aid for migrants, more immigration judges and additional spending on technology to detect narcotics at ports of entry. They say those are things that Democrats asked for and that they want too. But the big message coming from Pence was that they want Democrats to start neg... | they're also asking for more money for medical aid for migrants; more. immigration judges and; additional spending on technology to detect narcotics at, ports. of entry they say. those are things that democrats asked for and that they want too. but the big message coming from pence was that they want democrats to start... | They're also. asking for more money for medical aid for migrants more immigration judges and additional spending on technology, to detect narcotics at, ports of entry They say those are things that Democrats asked for and that they want too But the big message coming from Pence was that. they want Democrats to start | they're also asking for more money for medical aid for migrants, more immigration judges and additional spending on technology to detect narcotics at ports of entry. they say those are things that democrats asked for and that they want too. but the big message coming from pence was that they want democrats to start neg... |
What Democrats are saying, Democrats in Congress, is they would like to open the government and then start negotiating on the wall, border issues sort of separately and later. So the thing that the president has to do in this prime-time address is make a case that there really is a crisis at the southern border and als... | what democrats are saying democrats in congress is they would like to open the government and then start negotiating on the wall border issues sort. of separately and later so the thing that the president has. to do in this prime-time address is. make a case that there really is a, crisis at the southern border and als... | What Democrats are saying Democrats in Congress is they would like to open, the government and then start negotiating on the wall border issues sort of separately and; later So the thing; that the. president has to do in this prime-time. address is make a case that there really is. a crisis. at the southern border and ... | what democrats are saying, democrats in congress, is they would like to open the government and then start negotiating on the wall, border issues sort of separately and later. so the thing that the president has to do in this prime-time address is make a case that there really is a crisis at the southern border and als... |
This idea of a crisis at the southern border connects to something we've heard the president float recently, which is the possibility of his declaring a national emergency, which would be a pretty unusual way for him to go around Congress and get the wall built. Is the White House still considering that? | this idea of a crisis, at the southern border connects to something. we've heard the president float recently which is, the possibility of his declaring a national emergency which would be. a pretty unusual way for, him to. go around congress and get the wall built is the white house still considering | This, idea of a crisis at the southern border connects to something we've. heard the president float recently which is the possibility of his declaring a national emergency which, would be a. pretty unusual way for him to go, around Congress and get the wall built Is the White House still considering | this idea of a crisis at the southern border connects to something we've heard the president float recently, which is the possibility of his declaring a national emergency, which would be a pretty unusual way for him to go around congress and get the wall built. is the white house still considering that? |
Yes. Vice President Pence said that the White House counsel's office is looking at it. The president is considering it. He said that - however, that they don't see a reason for that to have to happen because Congress should be able to work this out with them and that they shouldn't have to declare an emergency, but tha... | yes vice president pence said that the white house counsel's office is looking at it the president is considering it. he said that. - however that, they don't see a reason for that to have to happen because congress should be able to work this out with them and that they shouldn't. have to declare an emergency but that... | Yes Vice President Pence said that the White House counsel's office is looking at it The president is, considering it He said, that, - however that they don't. see a reason for that to have to happen because; Congress should be, able to work this out with them and that they shouldn't have to declare an emergency but th... | yes. vice president pence said that the white house counsel's office is looking at it. the president is considering it. he said that - however, that they don't see a reason for that to have to happen because congress should be able to work this out with them and that they shouldn't have to declare an emergency, but tha... |
Experts I've spoken to about it say that the president has broad powers to declare a national emergency. And he did so with tariffs on steel and aluminum. But that - many other experts, including some of them, say it would be an abuse of power and would certainly trigger legal and other pushback. | experts i've spoken to about it say, that the president has broad powers to declare, a national emergency and he did so with tariffs, on steel, and aluminum but that - many other experts including some, of them. say it, would be an, abuse of power and would certainly trigger legal and other, | Experts I've spoken, to about it say that the president has broad powers to declare a national, emergency And he did so with tariffs on steel and aluminum But that - many other experts including some of them say it would be an. abuse of power and would certainly trigger legal and; other; | experts i've spoken to about it say that the president has broad powers to declare a national emergency. and he did so with tariffs on steel and aluminum. but that - many other experts, including some of them, say it would be an abuse of power and would certainly trigger legal and other pushback. |
That's NPR's Tamara Keith speaking with us from the White House. Thanks, Tam. | that's npr's tamara keith, speaking with us from, the white house thanks | That's NPR's Tamara, Keith speaking with us from the White House; Thanks | that's npr's tamara keith speaking with us from the white house. thanks, tam. |
You're welcome. | you're | You're, | you're welcome. |
This is NEWS & NOTES. I'm Tony Cox. | this is news & notes i'm tony | This is NEWS & NOTES I'm, Tony | this is news & notes. i'm tony cox. |
(As Johnny Utah) Well, since you're still alive, and you're not in the box just yet, why don't you tell me this theory of yours, and we'll go get these guys? | (as johnny utah) well since you're still alive and you're not in the box just yet why don't you tell, me this theory of. yours and. we'll go get these | (As Johnny Utah) Well since, you're still alive, and you're not in the box just yet, why don't you tell me this theory of yours and we'll go get, these | (as johnny utah) well, since you're still alive, and you're not in the box just yet, why don't you tell me this theory of yours, and we'll go get these guys? |
Ahul doesn't seem to hear any contradiction when he says Palestinian attacks forced the pullout and then insists it's a unilateral Israeli decision, such are the complicated rationales that have evolved here. Gazans understand these martial displays by the armed factions after decades of domination... | ahul doesn't seem to hear any contradiction when he says, palestinian attacks forced the pullout and then insists it's a unilateral israeli. decision such are the complicated. rationales that have evolved here gazans understand these martial displays by the. armed factions after decades of dominati... | Ahul doesn't seem. to hear. any contradiction when, he says Palestinian attacks forced the pullout and then insists it's a unilateral Israeli decision; such are the complicated rationales that have evolved, here Gazans, understand these martial displays by the armed factions after decades of domina... | ahul doesn't seem to hear any contradiction when he says palestinian attacks forced the pullout and then insists it's a unilateral israeli decision, such are the complicated rationales that have evolved here. gazans understand these martial displays by the armed factions after decades of domination... |
No, it's not secure, not safe, not under control, none of these things, you see. Abu Mazen started actually to lose the confidence of our Palestinian people because he promised us a lot of things but he did nothing on the ground. | no it's. not secure not safe not under control none. of these; things you see abu mazen started actually to lose the confidence of our palestinian people; because he promised us a lot of things, but he. did nothing on, the | No it's not secure not safe not under. control none of these things you see Abu Mazen started actually to lose the; confidence of our Palestinian people because he, promised us a lot of things but he did nothing, on. the | no, it's not secure, not safe, not under control, none of these things, you see. abu mazen started actually to lose the confidence of our palestinian people because he promised us a lot of things but he did nothing on the ground. |
Palestinian officials insist they do have a plan for Gaza's future. Minister Saeb Erekat says the first priority is to see that this withdrawal goes smoothly and then have local and then parliamentary elections. | palestinian, officials insist they do. have a plan for gaza's future minister saeb erekat says the; first priority is to see that this withdrawal goes smoothly and then have local and then parliamentary | Palestinian officials insist they do have a plan; for. Gaza's future Minister Saeb Erekat says the first priority is to see that this withdrawal goes smoothly and then have local and then parliamentary | palestinian officials insist they do have a plan for gaza's future. minister saeb erekat says the first priority is to see that this withdrawal goes smoothly and then have local and then parliamentary elections. |
I'm going to achieve all of this through the due process because we don't own that ...(unintelligible). We represent this authority because we are elected for a period of time by the Palestinian people. But let me stress again, Palestinian political life will be built upon ballots and not bullets. | i'm going to achieve all of; this, through the, due process. because we don't, own that ...(unintelligible). we represent this authority because we are elected for a period of time by the palestinian people. but let me stress, again palestinian political life will be built upon ballots and not | I'm going to achieve all of this through the due, process because. we don't own that ...(unintelligible). We represent this authority because we are, elected for a period of time by the Palestinian people But let me, stress again Palestinian political life will be built upon ballots and not | i'm going to achieve all of this through the due process because we don't own that ...(unintelligible). we represent this authority because we are elected for a period of time by the palestinian people. but let me stress again, palestinian political life will be built upon ballots and not bullets. |
At Gaza City's Karawan Coffee Shop(ph), the tables are filled with Palestinian men playing cards. Fifty-four-year-old Hekmot Akilla(ph) says he got up early and watched the images of Israeli soldiers wrestling with Jewish settlers on television, Al-Jazeera, Palestinian TV and on Israeli television.... | at gaza city's karawan coffee shop(ph), the tables are filled. with palestinian men playing cards, fifty-four-year-old hekmot akilla(ph) says. he got, up early and watched the images of israeli soldiers, wrestling with jewish. settlers on. television al-jazeera palestinian. tv and. on israeli telev... | At Gaza City's Karawan Coffee Shop(ph), the, tables are filled with Palestinian men playing cards Fifty-four-year-old Hekmot Akilla(ph) says he got up early and watched the images, of Israeli. soldiers wrestling, with Jewish settlers. on television Al-Jazeera Palestinian TV and on, Israeli televisi... | at gaza city's karawan coffee shop(ph), the tables are filled with palestinian men playing cards. fifty-four-year-old hekmot akilla(ph) says he got up early and watched the images of israeli soldiers wrestling with jewish settlers on television, al-jazeera, palestinian tv and on israeli television.... |
(Through Translator) They took our land, they took our water. They left us jobless, and you want me to feel bad about those scenes? | (through translator) they took our land they took our water they left us. jobless and you want, me to feel bad about those | (Through Translator) They took our land they took our water They left us jobless and you want me to feel bad about those | (through translator) they took our land, they took our water. they left us jobless, and you want me to feel bad about those scenes? |
Akilla says he graduated from college but couldn't find a job and wound up driving a taxi. Then the intifada dried up that business, too. Now he waits, like many Gazans, wondering if this disengagement will lead to anything better. Peter Kenyon, NPR News, Gaza. | akilla says, he graduated from, college but, couldn't find a job and; wound up driving a taxi then the intifada. dried up that business too now he, waits like many gazans wondering if this disengagement will lead to. anything better peter kenyon npr news | Akilla. says, he graduated from college but couldn't find a job and wound up driving a taxi Then the. intifada dried, up that business too Now he waits like, many Gazans. wondering if this disengagement will lead to anything better Peter Kenyon NPR News | akilla says he graduated from college but couldn't find a job and wound up driving a taxi. then the intifada dried up that business, too. now he waits, like many gazans, wondering if this disengagement will lead to anything better. peter kenyon, npr news, gaza. |
One other diplomatic note today. Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert held talks with Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak in the Egyptian resort of Sharm e-Sheikh. The focus was Israel's plan to withdraw from parts of the occupied West Bank unilaterally, if it decides it can't negotiate a settlement with the Palestinians. | one other, diplomatic note today israel's prime minister ehud olmert held talks with egypt's; president hosni mubarak in, the egyptian resort of sharm e-sheikh the focus was israel's. plan to withdraw from parts of the occupied west bank unilaterally if; it, decides it can't negotiate a settlement with the | One other diplomatic note today Israel's; Prime Minister Ehud Olmert held talks with Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak in the Egyptian resort of Sharm e-Sheikh The focus was Israel's plan to, withdraw from parts of the occupied West Bank unilaterally if it decides it can't negotiate a settlement with the | one other diplomatic note today. israel's prime minister ehud olmert held talks with egypt's president hosni mubarak in the egyptian resort of sharm e-sheikh. the focus was israel's plan to withdraw from parts of the occupied west bank unilaterally, if it decides it can't negotiate a settlement with the palestinians. |
NPR's Linda Gradstein is in Sharm e-Sheikh, where the Egyptian and Israeli leaders held a news conference. | npr's linda gradstein is in sharm, e-sheikh where the egyptian and israeli leaders held a. news; | NPR's Linda Gradstein is in Sharm e-Sheikh where the Egyptian. and Israeli leaders held, a news | npr's linda gradstein is in sharm e-sheikh, where the egyptian and israeli leaders held a news conference. |
Linda, President Mubarak has taken the Palestinian position that any Israeli withdrawal should be negotiated with the Palestinians. Is that what he said today? | linda president mubarak has taken the palestinian position that any israeli withdrawal should be. negotiated with the palestinians is that, what he said | Linda President Mubarak has taken the, Palestinian position that any Israeli withdrawal should be negotiated with the Palestinians Is that, what. he said | linda, president mubarak has taken the palestinian position that any israeli withdrawal should be negotiated with the palestinians. is that what he said today? |
Yes, he did say that today. He said he encouraged the Israeli prime minister to open negotiations with the Palestinians. He said Egypt would do whatever it could to help those negotiations. | yes he did say. that today he said, he encouraged the israeli prime minister to open negotiations; with the palestinians; he said egypt would do whatever it could to, help those | Yes. he, did say that today He said he encouraged the, Israeli prime minister. to open negotiations with the Palestinians He said, Egypt would do whatever it could to help, those | yes, he did say that today. he said he encouraged the israeli prime minister to open negotiations with the palestinians. he said egypt would do whatever it could to help those negotiations. |
However, he hinted that Egypt would not oppose a unilateral withdrawal if Israel decides that that's what would happened when he said we want negotiations but if they don't work then, quote, "We will have to find another way." | however he hinted that egypt would not oppose a unilateral withdrawal if israel decides that that's, what would happened, when he said we want negotiations but, if, they don't work then, quote "we will, have to find another | However he hinted that Egypt; would not oppose a unilateral withdrawal. if Israel decides that that's what would happened when he said we want negotiations but if. they don't work then quote. "We will have, to find another | however, he hinted that egypt would not oppose a unilateral withdrawal if israel decides that that's what would happened when he said we want negotiations but if they don't work then, quote, "we will have to find another way." |
And another Egyptian official said on background that Egypt will not oppose any withdrawal from occupied territory. | and another egyptian, official said on background that egypt will not oppose any withdrawal, from occupied | And another Egyptian official said on background that Egypt, will not oppose any withdrawal from occupied | and another egyptian official said on background that egypt will not oppose any withdrawal from occupied territory. |
So there seems to be a shift in the Egyptian position. They still prefer negotiations, but that they will not stop Israel and will not try to prevent a unilateral withdrawal if that's what Israel decides it's going to do. | so there seems to be a shift in the egyptian position they still prefer negotiations but that they will not stop israel and will not try, to prevent a unilateral withdrawal if that's what israel decides it's going; to | So there seems to be a shift in the Egyptian position They still prefer negotiations but that they will not stop Israel, and. will not try to prevent a unilateral, withdrawal if that's what Israel decides it's going to | so there seems to be a shift in the egyptian position. they still prefer negotiations, but that they will not stop israel and will not try to prevent a unilateral withdrawal if that's what israel decides it's going to do. |
And what did the prime minister of Israel, Olmert, have to say about that? | and what did the prime minister of israel olmert have to say about | And, what did the prime minister of Israel Olmert have to say about | and what did the prime minister of israel, olmert, have to say about that? |
Well, interestingly, the Prime Minister seemed to really try to reassure his Egyptian host that Israel was serious about opening a dialogue with the Palestinian leadership. He said that Israel is committed to the U.S. backed roadmap to peace and to promoting negotiations with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas. He said h... | well interestingly. the, prime minister seemed to really try to reassure his egyptian host that israel was serious about opening a dialogue with the, palestinian, leadership he said that israel is committed to the u.s backed; roadmap to peace and to promoting negotiations with palestinian, leader mahmoud abbas, he said... | Well interestingly the Prime Minister seemed, to. really try to reassure his Egyptian host; that Israel was serious about opening a dialogue with the, Palestinian leadership He said that Israel is committed to the U.S, backed roadmap to peace and to promoting negotiations with, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas He, said... | well, interestingly, the prime minister seemed to really try to reassure his egyptian host that israel was serious about opening a dialogue with the palestinian leadership. he said that israel is committed to the u.s. backed roadmap to peace and to promoting negotiations with palestinian leader mahmoud abbas. he said h... |
So most Israeli officials that I've spoken to say that Olmert is serious about opening a dialogue with Abbas, but without a change in the Hamas position those negotiations really aren't going to get anywhere. | so most israeli. officials that i've spoken to say that olmert is serious about opening. a dialogue with abbas but without a change in the hamas position those. negotiations, really aren't going to get | So most. Israeli officials that I've spoken to say that Olmert is. serious about. opening a dialogue with Abbas but without a change; in the Hamas position. those negotiations really aren't going to get | so most israeli officials that i've spoken to say that olmert is serious about opening a dialogue with abbas, but without a change in the hamas position those negotiations really aren't going to get anywhere. |
Well, do you think that Egypt is going to have much influence over the Palestinians and Hamas in particular, given that Hamas is this Islamist organization and Egypt barely tolerates it's own homegrown Islamist organization, the Moslem Brotherhood? | well, do you think that egypt is, going to have much influence over the palestinians, and hamas in. particular given. that hamas is, this islamist organization and egypt. barely tolerates it's own homegrown islamist organization the moslem | Well do you think that Egypt is going to have much influence. over the Palestinians and, Hamas in particular given that Hamas is. this Islamist organization and Egypt barely. tolerates it's own homegrown. Islamist organization the Moslem | well, do you think that egypt is going to have much influence over the palestinians and hamas in particular, given that hamas is this islamist organization and egypt barely tolerates it's own homegrown islamist organization, the moslem brotherhood? |
Well, on one hand that true and there have been tensions between the Hamas government and Egypt because of Egypt's treatment of the Moslem Brotherhood there. At the same time, Egypt has tried to mediate between Fatah and Hamas, and the tensions between those two groups have spilled over to gun battles and Egypt has tri... | well, on one hand that, true and there have been tensions between the hamas government and egypt because of egypt's treatment of the moslem brotherhood there at. the same time egypt has tried to mediate between fatah and hamas and the. tensions between those two groups have spilled over to gun battles and egypt has. tr... | Well on one hand that true and there have been tensions between the Hamas government and Egypt because of Egypt's treatment of the; Moslem Brotherhood there At the same time Egypt has tried to mediate between Fatah and Hamas, and. the tensions between those two groups; have spilled over to, gun battles and Egypt has tr... | well, on one hand that true and there have been tensions between the hamas government and egypt because of egypt's treatment of the moslem brotherhood there. at the same time, egypt has tried to mediate between fatah and hamas, and the tensions between those two groups have spilled over to gun battles and egypt has tri... |
Now Linda I understand that this summit took place under a bit of a cloud. There was a shooting incident along the border on Friday. Tell us about that. | now linda i understand. that this summit took place under a bit of a cloud there was a shooting incident along the border on friday tell us about | Now, Linda I understand. that this. summit took place under a bit of a. cloud There was a shooting incident, along the border on Friday Tell us about | now linda i understand that this summit took place under a bit of a cloud. there was a shooting incident along the border on friday. tell us about that. |
Well, the circumstances are not exactly clear. Apparently two Egyptian policemen crossed the border into Israel and at least according to the Israelis opened fire at Israeli soldiers. Israel fired back killing the two policemen. It's not clear if they thought the Israeli soldiers were smugglers or exactly what was goin... | well the circumstances are, not exactly clear apparently two egyptian policemen crossed the. border into israel. and at least according to the israelis opened fire at israeli soldiers, israel fired back killing the two policemen it's not clear if they thought the israeli. soldiers were smugglers, or exactly what was go... | Well the circumstances, are not exactly clear Apparently two Egyptian. policemen crossed. the border into Israel and at, least according to the Israelis opened fire at Israeli soldiers Israel fired back; killing the two policemen It's not clear if, they thought the Israeli soldiers were smugglers or exactly what was go... | well, the circumstances are not exactly clear. apparently two egyptian policemen crossed the border into israel and at least according to the israelis opened fire at israeli soldiers. israel fired back killing the two policemen. it's not clear if they thought the israeli soldiers were smugglers or exactly what was goin... |
Later, the news business is in trouble but not for the reason you might think. But first, the debate over brain-enhancement drugs. Have you ever taken such drugs to help you academically or professionally? Does it help? Do you think it was the right thing to do? Tell us your story. Our number here in Washington, 800-98... | later the news business is in trouble but not for the reason; you might think but first the debate over, brain-enhancement drugs have you ever taken such drugs to help you academically or professionally? does it help? do you think it was the right thing, to do? tell us your story our number here in washington 800-989-8... | Later the news business, is in trouble but; not for the reason you might think But first the debate over brain-enhancement drugs Have you ever taken such drugs to help you academically or professionally? Does it help? Do you; think it was the right thing to do? Tell us your story Our number here in Washington 800-989-8... | later, the news business is in trouble but not for the reason you might think. but first, the debate over brain-enhancement drugs. have you ever taken such drugs to help you academically or professionally? does it help? do you think it was the right thing to do? tell us your story. our number here in washington, 800-98... |
Joining us now from the BBC studios in Cambridge, England is Barbara Sahakian. She is professor of clinical neuropsychology at Cambridge University. Her commentary on brain-enhancement drugs titled, "Professor's Little Helper" appeared in the journal Nature. | joining us now from the; bbc studios in cambridge. england is barbara sahakian she is professor of clinical neuropsychology at cambridge university her commentary on, brain-enhancement drugs titled "professor's little helper" appeared in the journal | Joining us now; from the BBC studios in Cambridge England is Barbara Sahakian. She is professor of clinical neuropsychology. at Cambridge University Her commentary on brain-enhancement drugs titled "Professor's Little Helper" appeared in the journal. | joining us now from the bbc studios in cambridge, england is barbara sahakian. she is professor of clinical neuropsychology at cambridge university. her commentary on brain-enhancement drugs titled, "professor's little helper" appeared in the journal nature. |
It's so good to have you with us, Barbara. | it's so good, to have you with us | It's so good to have you with us | it's so good to have you with us, barbara. |
Thank you. It's very nice to be here. | thank you it's very nice to be | Thank, you It's very nice to be | thank you. it's very nice to be here. |
Now what drugs are we talking about? Let's define these drugs and tell me what they were originally used for or intended for - their original use. | now what drugs are we talking about? let's define these drugs and tell; me what. they were originally used for or intended for - their original | Now what drugs are we talking about? Let's define these drugs and tell me what they were originally used for or intended for - their, original | now what drugs are we talking about? let's define these drugs and tell me what they were originally used for or intended for - their original use. |
Yes. Okay. Well, there's a range of cognitive-enhancing drugs and probably one of the most familiar ones is methylphenidate or Ritalin. And most people know methylphenidate or Ritalin because it's the most common treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD. And of course, this is an interesting disorde... | yes okay well there's a range of cognitive-enhancing drugs and probably one of the most. familiar ones. is methylphenidate or ritalin. and. most people, know methylphenidate or ritalin, because it's, the most common. treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder adhd and of course this is an interesting disord... | Yes Okay Well, there's a range of, cognitive-enhancing drugs. and probably one of the most familiar ones is methylphenidate or Ritalin And, most people know methylphenidate or Ritalin because it's the most common treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD And of course this is an interesting. disorder ... | yes. okay. well, there's a range of cognitive-enhancing drugs and probably one of the most familiar ones is methylphenidate or ritalin. and most people know methylphenidate or ritalin because it's the most common treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, adhd. and of course, this is an interesting disorde... |
There's other drugs like atomoxatine which is another treatment for ADHD and that works relatively selectively to enhance noradrenalin in the brain. And so that's other one of these cognitive enhancers. | there's, other drugs like atomoxatine which is another treatment for adhd and that works relatively selectively to enhance noradrenalin. in the brain and so that's other one of these cognitive | There's other drugs like atomoxatine which is another treatment for ADHD and that works relatively selectively to enhance noradrenalin in the brain And so that's other one of these cognitive | there's other drugs like atomoxatine which is another treatment for adhd and that works relatively selectively to enhance noradrenalin in the brain. and so that's other one of these cognitive enhancers. |
And some people know the cholinesterase inhibitors that are used for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. So there's donepezil, Aricept, drugs such as that. And they affect the chemical, acetylcholine in the brain by enhancing that neurotransmitter or chemical in the brain. | and. some people know the cholinesterase inhibitors that. are used for. the treatment of alzheimer's disease, so there's donepezil aricept, drugs such as that and they affect the. chemical acetylcholine in the brain by enhancing that neurotransmitter or chemical in the | And some people know the cholinesterase inhibitors that are used for. the treatment of Alzheimer's disease So there's, donepezil Aricept drugs such as that And they affect the chemical acetylcholine in the brain by enhancing that neurotransmitter or chemical in the | and some people know the cholinesterase inhibitors that are used for the treatment of alzheimer's disease. so there's donepezil, aricept, drugs such as that. and they affect the chemical, acetylcholine in the brain by enhancing that neurotransmitter or chemical in the brain. |
So if you do not have any kind of disability or condition that requires the use of these drugs, how does it affect you? What are the effects of these drugs on a… | so if you do not have any kind of disability. or condition that requires the use of, these drugs how does it affect you? what are, the effects of these drugs on | So if. you, do not have any kind; of disability or condition that, requires the use of these. drugs how does it affect you? What are the effects of these drugs on | so if you do not have any kind of disability or condition that requires the use of these drugs, how does it affect you? what are the effects of these drugs on a… |
Well, we've done studies with methylphenidate, Ritalin and we've actually studied Cambridge undergraduates who are already functioning very well, as you can imagine. But even Cambridge undergraduates show improvements when they take methylphenidate, Ritalin on the different tests that we've used such as test of what we... | well we've done studies with methylphenidate ritalin and we've actually studied cambridge undergraduates who are already functioning very well as you can imagine but even; cambridge undergraduates show improvements when they take methylphenidate ritalin on the different tests that we've used such. as test of what we; c... | Well we've done studies with methylphenidate Ritalin and we've actually. studied Cambridge undergraduates who, are already. functioning, very well as you can imagine, But even Cambridge undergraduates show improvements when they take methylphenidate Ritalin on the different tests that we've used such as test of what we... | well, we've done studies with methylphenidate, ritalin and we've actually studied cambridge undergraduates who are already functioning very well, as you can imagine. but even cambridge undergraduates show improvements when they take methylphenidate, ritalin on the different tests that we've used such as test of what we... |
Another drug we used was modafinil which is a new drug. It's also known as Provigil. And it was licensed in 1997 here for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness or narcolepsy. And narcolepsy is, you know, I always say, well, if I'm lecturing and you fall asleep, perhaps I haven't given a good lecture. But if I'm... | another drug we used was modafinil which is a new, drug it's also known as provigil and it was licensed in 1997 here for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness or narcolepsy, and narcolepsy is you know. i always say well, if i'm lecturing and you fall asleep perhaps i haven't given a good lecture but if i'm lect... | Another drug we. used was modafinil which is, a new, drug It's also known as Provigil And it was licensed in 1997 here for. the, treatment of excessive, daytime sleepiness or narcolepsy And narcolepsy is you know, I, always say well if I'm lecturing and you fall. asleep perhaps I haven't given a good lecture But if I'm... | another drug we used was modafinil which is a new drug. it's also known as provigil. and it was licensed in 1997 here for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness or narcolepsy. and narcolepsy is, you know, i always say, well, if i'm lecturing and you fall asleep, perhaps i haven't given a good lecture. but if i'm... |
Right. | right. | ||
But now, people benefit from that and we've shown that normal, healthy volunteers who come in as subjects for our studies do very well on that and increased their - it improves their memory, their planning ability and so forth. | but now people benefit from that and we've shown that normal healthy volunteers who come in as subjects for our studies do very well on that and, increased their - it improves their memory. their. planning ability. and so | But now people benefit from that and we've shown that normal healthy volunteers who come in, as subjects for our studies do very well, on that and increased their - it improves their memory their planning ability, and, so | but now, people benefit from that and we've shown that normal, healthy volunteers who come in as subjects for our studies do very well on that and increased their - it improves their memory, their planning ability and so forth. |
So people now are using these drugs for what purpose? Give me an example of why somebody might take one of these drugs? | so people now are, using, these drugs for what purpose? give me an example of why somebody might take one of these | So people now are using. these. drugs for what purpose? Give me an example of why somebody might take one of these | so people now are using these drugs for what purpose? give me an example of why somebody might take one of these drugs? |
Yeah. So we did a questionnaire to some colleagues who I knew were taking these drugs to ask them why they took them and one of - many of the colleagues say they take them for jetlag, to compensate for jetlags. If they have to give a big lecture and they feel that they've got jetlag, they take the drug. And they say it... | yeah so we did a questionnaire to some colleagues who i knew were taking these drugs to ask them. why they took them and one of - many of the. colleagues. say they take them for jetlag, to compensate for jetlags if they have to give a big lecture and they feel that they've got jetlag they take the drug and they say it ... | Yeah. So we did a questionnaire to some colleagues who I knew were taking these drugs to ask them why they, took them and one of - many of the colleagues say they take them for, jetlag to compensate for jetlags If they have to give a big lecture and they feel that they've got jetlag, they take the drug And they say it ... | yeah. so we did a questionnaire to some colleagues who i knew were taking these drugs to ask them why they took them and one of - many of the colleagues say they take them for jetlag, to compensate for jetlags. if they have to give a big lecture and they feel that they've got jetlag, they take the drug. and they say it... |
I have colleagues also in the U.K. and they say they took it because they want to just increase their mental energy and it improves their thinking when they're trying to have a particularly productive day, so other people are just taking it to improve their performance on that day. | i have, colleagues also in, the u.k and they say they took it because they want to just increase their mental energy and it, improves their thinking when they're trying, to have a particularly productive day so other people are just taking it to improve their performance on that | I have colleagues also in the U.K and they say they took it because they want to just increase their, mental energy. and it improves their thinking when they're; trying to have a particularly productive, day so other people are just taking it; to improve their performance on that | i have colleagues also in the u.k. and they say they took it because they want to just increase their mental energy and it improves their thinking when they're trying to have a particularly productive day, so other people are just taking it to improve their performance on that day. |
You know, I think when we talk about performance-enhancing drugs in sports or in physical activity we might say that it makes you stronger. Can you say that these drugs make you smarter, really? | you. know i think when we talk about performance-enhancing drugs in. sports or in physical activity we might say that it makes you. stronger can you say that these drugs make, you smarter | You, know I think when we talk about performance-enhancing drugs in sports or in physical activity. we might say that it makes you stronger Can you say that these drugs. make you smarter | you know, i think when we talk about performance-enhancing drugs in sports or in physical activity we might say that it makes you stronger. can you say that these drugs make you smarter, really? |
Well, they certainly seem to enhance your attention and they do improve memory function as well, so - I mean, it depends what you mean by smarter. We're not talking, you know, I.Q. but certainly, all these things are very important if you're trying to get a busy job done quickly. It helps to keep your attention focused... | well they certainly seem to enhance your attention and they do improve memory function as well so - i mean it depends what you mean by smarter we're not talking you know i.q but certainly all, these, things are very important if you're trying to get a busy job done quickly it helps to keep your attention focused and to... | Well they certainly seem to enhance your attention and they do improve memory function as well so - I mean it depends what you mean by smarter We're not talking you know, I.Q but certainly all these things are; very important if you're trying to, get a busy job, done quickly It helps to keep. your attention focused and... | well, they certainly seem to enhance your attention and they do improve memory function as well, so - i mean, it depends what you mean by smarter. we're not talking, you know, i.q. but certainly, all these things are very important if you're trying to get a busy job done quickly. it helps to keep your attention focused... |
So this is where some of the ethical questions might come up particularly, let's say, if you're a student and we can move on to the professional area. Let's start here, you're a student and you're about to take, well, in this country, for instance, you know, the SATs, the college entrance exams. And some students are s... | so this. is where some of the, ethical questions might, come up particularly let's say if you're a, student and we can move on to the professional area let's start here you're a student and you're about to take well in this country for instance you know the sats the college entrance exams and some students are starting... | So this is where some of the ethical. questions might come up particularly let's say if you're a student. and we can move on to the professional area, Let's start here you're, a student and you're about to take well in this country for instance you know the SATs the college entrance exams And some students; are startin... | so this is where some of the ethical questions might come up particularly, let's say, if you're a student and we can move on to the professional area. let's start here, you're a student and you're about to take, well, in this country, for instance, you know, the sats, the college entrance exams. and some students are s... |
Well, exactly, so that's one of the ethical questions because is it actually coercing other people to take the drug because they fear they will be at a disadvantage if they don't. And it has raised a lot of feelings because some students feel that that's cheating that they, you know, the other students shouldn't be tak... | well exactly so that's one. of the, ethical questions because is it actually coercing, other people to take the drug because they fear they will, be at a disadvantage if they don't and it has. raised. a lot of feelings, because some students feel, that that's cheating that they you; know the other students shouldn't be... | Well exactly. so that's one of the ethical questions because is it actually; coercing other. people to take the drug, because they fear. they will be at a disadvantage if they don't, And it has raised a lot of feelings because some, students feel that that's, cheating that they you know the other students, shouldn't be... | well, exactly, so that's one of the ethical questions because is it actually coercing other people to take the drug because they fear they will be at a disadvantage if they don't. and it has raised a lot of feelings because some students feel that that's cheating that they, you know, the other students shouldn't be tak... |
NPR's Linda Gradstein in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Thank you. | npr's, linda gradstein in sharm; el sheikh egypt thank | NPR's Linda. Gradstein in Sharm El, Sheikh Egypt; Thank, | npr's linda gradstein in sharm el sheikh, egypt. thank you. |
Thank you, Howard. | thank you | Thank you | thank you, howard. |
We are talking about brain-enhancement drugs and debate over those kinds of drugs and some of the ethical issues involved. If you'd like join our discussion, our number is 800-989-8255. We're going to take a call now. We're going to go to Murray(ph). And Murray is calling from Conway, Arizona, I believe? | we are talking about brain-enhancement drugs and debate over those. kinds of drugs and some of the ethical issues involved if you'd like join, our discussion our number. is 800-989-8255. we're going to take a call now we're going to go to murray(ph). and murray is calling from conway arizona i | We are talking about brain-enhancement drugs and debate over those kinds of drugs and some of the ethical issues involved If you'd like join our, discussion our number is 800-989-8255. We're going; to take a call now We're going to go to. Murray(ph). And Murray is calling from Conway Arizona. I | we are talking about brain-enhancement drugs and debate over those kinds of drugs and some of the ethical issues involved. if you'd like join our discussion, our number is 800-989-8255. we're going to take a call now. we're going to go to murray(ph). and murray is calling from conway, arizona, i believe? |
Arkansas. | arkansas. | ||
Arkansas, sorry. | arkansas | Arkansas | arkansas, sorry. |
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I need those brain-enhancement drugs. | i need those brain-enhancement | I need those brain-enhancement | i need those brain-enhancement drugs. |
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I'm a student here in Conway, a senior, graduating this year. And just like your guest just pointed out, I've taken these brain-enhancing drugs and it's really difficult because it seems like a lot of the students that are really excelling are taking them and it's hard to compete in such a busy climate, a busy academic... | i'm. a student here in conway a senior graduating this year and just like your guest just pointed out; i've taken these brain-enhancing drugs and it's really difficult because it seems like a lot. of the students that are, really excelling; are. taking them and it's. hard. to. compete in such a busy climate a busy acad... | I'm a student, here in Conway a, senior graduating this year And just like your guest just pointed out I've taken these brain-enhancing drugs and, it's really difficult because it seems. like a lot of, the students that are really excelling. are taking them; and it's hard to compete in such a busy climate a busy academ... | i'm a student here in conway, a senior, graduating this year. and just like your guest just pointed out, i've taken these brain-enhancing drugs and it's really difficult because it seems like a lot of the students that are really excelling are taking them and it's hard to compete in such a busy climate, a busy academic... |
So Murray, so you started doing it because you felt other kids were doing it and in order to keep, you have to do it, is that what you're saying? | so murray so you started, doing it. because you felt other kids were doing it and in order to keep you have to do it is that what you're | So Murray so you started. doing it because you felt other kids were doing it and, in order to keep you have to do it is that what you're | so murray, so you started doing it because you felt other kids were doing it and in order to keep, you have to do it, is that what you're saying? |
Well, you know, it's not like you've - I started - like I did it the first time because I was behind and I had too much work to do and it was an easy way out. And like after that, you just see how many people especially when final times and like the whole campus will be stressed out and looking for drugs to keep them a... | well you know it's not like you've - i started - like i did it the first time because i was behind, and i, had too much work to do; and it was, an, easy way out and like after that you just see. how many people especially when final times and like the whole; campus will be stressed out and looking for drugs to keep. th... | Well you know it's not like you've - I started - like; I did it the first time because I was behind and I, had too much work to do and it was an easy, way. out. And like, after that you just see how many people, especially when final times and like the whole campus will be stressed out and looking for drugs to keep the... | well, you know, it's not like you've - i started - like i did it the first time because i was behind and i had too much work to do and it was an easy way out. and like after that, you just see how many people especially when final times and like the whole campus will be stressed out and looking for drugs to keep them a... |
Yeah, can you explain what the effect is, exactly? How it affects you exactly? | yeah can you, explain what the effect is exactly? how it affects you | Yeah can you explain what the effect is. exactly? How it affects you | yeah, can you explain what the effect is, exactly? how it affects you exactly? |
It makes it easier to stay up for long amounts of time and to be focused on a single task like without getting distracted, which is like really easy to do when you're surrounded by thousands of people. | it makes it easier to stay up for long amounts of time and to, be focused on a single. task like without getting distracted which is like, really easy to do when, you're surrounded by thousands of | It makes it easier to. stay up for long amounts of time and to, be focused on a single task like without getting distracted which is like really easy to do when you're surrounded by thousands of | it makes it easier to stay up for long amounts of time and to be focused on a single task like without getting distracted, which is like really easy to do when you're surrounded by thousands of people. |
And now I'm assuming because you're saying that everybody is trying to get these drugs around exam time that there's an underground, you know, way of buying them on campus? | and now i'm assuming because you're saying that everybody is trying to. get these drugs. around exam time that there's an underground you know way of buying them on | And, now I'm assuming because you're saying that everybody is trying to get. these drugs around exam time that there's an underground you know way of, buying them on | and now i'm assuming because you're saying that everybody is trying to get these drugs around exam time that there's an underground, you know, way of buying them on campus? |
It's not really underground; it's pretty open. There's a lot of people that are prescribed Ritalin and Adderall and it's not hard to find some of it, like a friend even that just has an extra or two to buy or just - as a gesture of friendship or anything like that. | it's not really underground it's pretty open there's, a, lot of people that are prescribed ritalin and adderall and it's not hard to find some of. it like a friend even that just has an extra or two to buy or just, - as a gesture of friendship. or anything like | It's not really underground it's pretty open There's a lot of people that are prescribed Ritalin and Adderall and it's not hard to find some of it like a friend even that just has an extra or two to, buy or just - as a gesture of friendship or anything like, | it's not really underground; it's pretty open. there's a lot of people that are prescribed ritalin and adderall and it's not hard to find some of it, like a friend even that just has an extra or two to buy or just - as a gesture of friendship or anything like that. |
Now, do you have any concerns about what you're getting done or what you're able to accomplish with these drugs as compared to a friend who might not take them? Do you feel there's anything ethically wrong with that or wrong with you taking the drugs and other kids being on a disadvantage? Do feel like they are at a di... | now do you have any concerns about what you're getting done or what you're able to accomplish, with these drugs as compared to a friend. who might not take them? do you feel there's anything ethically wrong with that or wrong with you taking the drugs and other kids being on a disadvantage? do feel like. they are at a | Now do you have any concerns about what you're getting done or what you're able to accomplish with, these drugs as compared to a friend who might not take them? Do you feel there's anything ethically wrong with that or wrong with you taking the drugs and other kids, being on a disadvantage? Do feel like they are at a | now, do you have any concerns about what you're getting done or what you're able to accomplish with these drugs as compared to a friend who might not take them? do you feel there's anything ethically wrong with that or wrong with you taking the drugs and other kids being on a disadvantage? do feel like they are at a di... |
I don't necessarily feel like it puts me at an advantage as the work that I could accomplish is the same quality but that I'm able to do more work, I'm able to get more done in times when I'm really stressed out, so. | i. don't necessarily feel like. it puts me at. an, advantage as the work that i could accomplish is the same quality but that i'm able to do more work i'm able to get more done in times when, i'm really stressed out, | I don't necessarily feel like, it puts me at an advantage as the work that I could accomplish is the same quality but that I'm able to do more work, I'm able to get more done in times when I'm really stressed out. | i don't necessarily feel like it puts me at an advantage as the work that i could accomplish is the same quality but that i'm able to do more work, i'm able to get more done in times when i'm really stressed out, so. |
And do you know - is this legal? You said you'd get it from kids that you know who have these… | and do, you know - is this legal? you said you'd get it from. kids that you know who have, | And do you, know - is this legal? You said you'd get it from kids that you know who have | and do you know - is this legal? you said you'd get it from kids that you know who have these… |
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