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Amy Farber and familyRare Strains
One in ten Americans has a rare disease, and we’ve hardly heard of any of them. In today’s Underreported feature, we’ll discuss rare diseases, including a rare lung disease called LAM that mostly affects women of childbearing age. Then, Fiona Shaw and Blair Brown, two members of the all-female cast of the musical My Life As a Fairy Tale, tell us about looking at Hans Christian Anderson’s writings from a new perspective. Next, we’re joined by sleight-of-hand expert and con-man Simon Lovell. Finally, we’ll talk to two scholars about the current political issues surrounding the Supreme Court.
Rare Diseases
Today, as part of our Underreported series, we’re going to take a look at rare diseases. Ever heard of a LAM? Most people haven't. Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare lung disease in which an unusual type of muscle cell grows in the tissue of the lungs, and eventually blocks the airways, and blood and lymph vessels. The disease most often strikes women of childbearing age, and is often misdiagnosed. We’ll talk to Abbey Meyers, the founder and president of NORD, The National Organization for Rare Disorders, and Amy Farber. Amy was diagnosed with LAM this past April.
» Read a letter from Amy [PDF]
» LAM Treatment Alliance
» Boston LAM/TSC Seminar Series
» National Organization for Rare Diseases
» NIH Office of Rare Diseases
» Contact Amy Farber
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Music:
Erin Brokovich Soundtrack; Track 1: “Useless” and track 3: “Pro Bono” - Composed by Thomas Newman
My Life As A Fairy Tale
Actresses Blair Brown and Fiona Shaw discuss their roles in the all-female cast of My Life As A Fairy Tale—a look at the life and work of Hans Christian Anderson. The musical runs July 27th through 30th as part of the Lincoln Center Festival.
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Music:
Original music from Stephin Merrick as performed at the Lincoln Center Festival Production of “My Life as a Fairytale”
Strange and Unusual Hobbies
Card sharp and sleight-of-hand expert Simon Lovell reveals some of his tricks and describes his current show: Simon Lovell’s Strange and Unusual Hobbies.
Music:
Civil Action Soundtrack; Track 1: “Walkin’” and Track 2: “Civil Theme” – Composed by Danny Elfman
Events:
Simon Lovell performs every Saturday at 10pm:
The Huron Club at The Soho Playhouse
15 Vandam Street between 6th Ave and Varick
212-691-1555
» www.sohoplayhouse.com
An Overview of the Supreme Court
Peter Irons, Professor of Political Science at the University of California at San Diego, and Louis Michael Seidman, Professor of Constitutional Law at Georgetown University, offer an overview of the Supreme Court's place in American history, put the nomination of John Roberts into context, and look at some of the major constitutional issues before the Court. Peter Irons is the author of People's History of the Supreme Court. Louis Michael Seidman is the author of Our Unsettled Constitution: A New Defense of Constitutionalism and Judicial Review.
Music:
Civil Action Soundtrack; Track 1: “Walkin’” and Track 2: “Civil Theme” – Composed by Danny Elfman
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