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2006 Not For Tourists GuideUndercover Stories
New York is a giant, constantly changing city. The Not For Tourists Guide helps residents keep up with maps and listings—from post office locations to the nearest movie theater. We’ll talk to the publisher and several of the guide’s editors, about what goes into producing the guide, and what’s new in the 2006 edition. Then, on this week’s edition of Please Explain, everything you ever wanted to know (and didn't want to know) about bed bugs!
Researching New York
Publisher Jane Pirone and Managing Editor Rob Tallia describe the legwork that goes into updating the Not For Tourists Guide, and tell us about this year’s newly revised books.
Music:
Jump Start and Jazz by Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
Tracks 8, 11, 10, and 14
Exploring Brooklyn and Queens
Brooklyn Editor Craig Nelson and Queens Editor Jennifer Keeney Sendrow of the Not For Tourists Guide tell us about the guide’s changing levels of coverage in Brooklyn, and about the first edition of the Not For Tourists Guide to Queens.
Please Explain: Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite
Humans have documented encounters with bed bugs since the 1600s. The parasites feed on human and animal blood, usually while the host is sleeping. The bugs, which were fairly common in the US before WWII, are starting to crop up again. On this week’s edition of Please Explain, Richard J. Pollack, Phd. a Research Associate in the Department of Immunology and Infectious Disease at the Harvard School of Public Health, and Richard Cooper of Cooper Pest Control join us. If you’re itching to learn about bed bugs, give us a call at 212-433-9692.
Music:
Sonatine Soundtrack, Tracks 6 and 1
“Mr. Bedbug” by Kevin Roth from Travel Song Sing Along
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Tributes: Kate McGarrigle
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Folk singer Kate McGarrigle, who gained acclaim for a series of projects with her sister Anna, died Monday, Jan. 18, from a rare form of cancer. She left behind a family of talented musicians, including her sister, son Rufus Wainwright, and daughter Martha Wainwright. McGarrigle appeared on The Leonard Lopate show with her sister in December 2005, ahead of their holiday show at Carnegie Hall.
Monona Rossol on 50 Million Chemicals
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On September 7, 2009, scientists working for the Chemical Abstract Service (which assigns identification numbers to all new chemicals) entered the 50-millionth chemical substance into their Registry. Chemist and industrial hygienist Monona Rossol, President and Founder of Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety, took a look at what all these new substances are, where they are coming from, and how they affect our health. Rossol also responded to listener comments and questions. You can read her answers here.
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National Book Award Winners
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A number of this year’s National Book Award winners have appeared on The Leonard Lopate Show. Click here to see the list!
Our 3-ingredient Challenge wins a James Beard Award
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On May 3, the Lopate Show won its third James Beard Award for our 3-ingredient challenge. In August, we asked our listeners to call in and name 3 ingredients and then challenged New York chef and 3-ingredient expert Rozanne Gold to whip up a recipe! You can listen to the 3-ingredient challenge and get some inspiration for simple, delicious, and unexpected dishes.
