Issue 124-125 December 2015/January 2016
A NEWSLETTER OF THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY
Culture Corner WHAT’S INSIDE Film and the Tyranny of the Repeating Day: Edge of Tomorrow and Groundhog Day NOBEL PRIZE: B e r n i e L a n g s George E. Palade “Carpe Diem” or “Seize the Day” is the ba- By joseph luna nal, clichéd rallying war cry that commence- ment speakers send off the graduating classes PAGE 3 of universities into the world. Yet once in the rhythm of the work day, we very quickly learn NYC MARATHON that it is the day that seizes us, with its unvary- By NAN PANG ing and very precise routines. In truth, college PAGE 4 too is broadly scheduled, and I’m reminded of a school pal who would meet me in the cafeteria DIWALI and while dressing his lunch would glumly an- By SARALA KAL nounce “12:16, time to put the ketchup on my PAGE 5 hamburger” for weeks on end. I now marvel that as I leave work, I turn a street corner and MEAT & HEALTH see local construction workers descending a By Alyssa Luong ladder each day, and within four minutes, the same two women will pass me by on the street. PAGE 6 It’s like clockwork. Civilization’s intellect and spirituality can NYSOM: Isaiah Curry be said to have been based on relentless repeti- By Melvin White tion and what that meant in the past for every- thing from growing of crops to preparing for PAGE 7 bitter cold or sweltering heat. Early religions Henry IV responded with homage to these cycles and © 1993 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. By Alyssa Luong Nature for its seasonal brutalities which they You Babe” accompanied by the inane banter would try to appease by offerings of sacrifices of local disc jockeys, as the viewer ponders his PAGE 7 and wine, the fluid of life. own morning routines. Murray even goes to the FOR YOUR As inevitable as the characteristics of the extreme of a multitude of ludicrously planned CONSIDERATION four seasons, our daily routines can be unvary- suicides to escape his woe. There is an eventual By JIM KELLER ing for years and years. In the brilliant film epiphany, beautifully beginning with Bill Mur- “Groundhog Day”, directed by Harold Ramis ray reading a book in the local diner and just PAGE 8 and starring the comically sublime Bill Mur- looking up to marvel at his surroundings. ray, an acerbic, sarcastic, basically miserable In contrast, Tom Cruise, in the science fic- CROSSWORDS weatherman becomes subject to living Febru- tion adventure “Edge of Tomorrow” directed By George Barany ary 2nd over and over again. Each day he wakes by Doug Liman, faces a repeating day of violent up in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to cover the death in a battle with an army of machine or PAGE10 quaint local Groundhog Day ceremony with its insect-like aliens on a beach resembling the D- LIFE ON A ROLL famous ritual of pulling a groundhog from a Day scene in Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private By QIONG WANG cage to determine the length of the remaining Ryan.” Cruise’s character is trying from the winter. The movie is often hilarious, but many get-go to escape his death and is taught that if PAGE12 deeper meanings and philosophical under- he does win out, it will mean a victory for the tones slowly reveal a struggle by its protagonist armies of Earth against the aliens and the re- Natural Selections that can resonate with all of us. demption of the whole world. wants your art! At first, Bill Murry will go to any lengths When “Edge of Tomorrow” was released in to escape waking up again to the sound of his See page 2 for more info! clock radio playing Sonny and Cher’s “I Got Continued to P. 2 - 1 Continued FROM P. 1 -
2014, I laughed off any thought of seeing the Editorial Board movie, since in the promotions Cruise and his EDITORIAL BOARD co-star the fabulous Emily Blunt bandy about Jim Keller in large, super-hero armor as they fight this Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor computer-generated enemy. The film is cur- Aileen Marshall Assistant Copy Editing Manager rently available on cable movie channels and Susan Russo I’ve now watched it three times. Cruise’s mis- Copy Editor, Distribution sion to escape his repeating day sails far above Qiong Wang any comic book notions. He and Blunt’s rug- Copy Editor, Webmaster, Public Relations Manager ged determination to win this war is a tale of Nan Pang ferocious pursuit in the name of “The Good.” Production Designer So if Bill Murry and Tom Cruise, the lat- Peng Kate Gao ter who’s killing of a rare alien-type makes Copy Editor him the one whose life “resets the day”, battle selections.rockefeller.edu a mind-numbing repeating theme in their [email protected] lives, how can we fight back against our of- ten tiring routines that roll around each day? As we grow older and time accelerates, how events, we are still free to move our pieces and do we accept that we are still a prisoner of the if not gain a difficult win, play to an extremely seasons, which bring us such things as snow © 2014 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. satisfying “draw.” each year without mercy or the banal jingles the eternity of a moment in time and if there Perhaps some invisible Creator did set this time and time again at Christmas season? is truly a concept of “free will” we would not cyclical world in motion, and the last thing After laughing off “Seize the Day” how do we be bound by the repeating parameters, but He/She/It (or whatever it is) did was to give regroup and actually grab life by the throat? could choose a different path and response the creatures that would eventually be shaped While I was at college, I took an introduc- within a moment that is essentially “timeless.” in the system the power of free will before, tory course in philosophy where one of our I believe that one must seek the adventure like Elvis, it “left the building” and moved on. first assignments was to muse on an essay in life, that we must pursue what is extraor- We still own the power to “reset the day” and by Schopenhauer that asked that if we had a dinary within the shackles and constraints it is our responsibility to run with it and rise chance to do an action again in life, would we of numbing routine. Adventure is what you to the occasion as the heroes and heroines of be able to do it differently. The argument be- choose to find and rather than deferring to our own stories. ing that since all the forces that bring us to the the constraint of Shakespeare’s idea that all Each morning as I approach my train sta- moment would repeat, we too would have no the worlds’ a stage and people we see are its tion and I see the same people, standing in the choice but to repeat our action, that our re- players, it is more an elaborate chess game very same spots they have stood every day for sponse is completely set. I recall noting that in set on a Cartesian grid, where although there months on end, I’m tempted to smile and ask the end of Schopenhauer’s study, he gets into are many factors in individuals, places and one of them “Going to see the groundhog?” n
ART WORK BY LUIS DE NAVAS Natural Selections wants your art! Whether you can’t stop drawing while waiting for the bus, or taking a walk around the city; if photography is your passion, or if you’re more of a painter, this is your chance to share your art. Beginning in 2016, Natural Selections will publish a picture of the art we receive every month. To take advantage of this opportunity, email us your work with a title, a brief description, and your name. We’ll make sure to include it in a future issue. We hope to receive several images to create an open space for art! We’ll be delighted to receive your artwork, please email hi-res image or vector files to : [email protected] 2 Twenty-four visits to Stockholm: a concise history of the Rockefeller Nobel Prizes Part XIV: George E. Palade, 1974 Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
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Nestled in the 3rd sub-basement of Smith cell that could be accounted for by fraction- Drs. Porter and Palade next made a con- Hall, around 1953, an electron microscope ation or using new EM methods to see what certed effort to describe, in intact cells and tis- (EM) is briefly idle. The machine, an RCA the ultrastructure looked like. Dr. Claude and sues, the ultrastructure of the mitochondria model EMU-2A, resembles a spare part his co-workers were able to break cells apart and a subcellular structure found in the mi- from some future space station: a long verti- into roughly four fractions that could be sub- crosomal fraction that Dr. Porter named the cal steel tube adorned with studs and knobs, jected to biochemical tests: nuclei, a large frac- endoplasmic reticulum (ER). While Dr. Por- with a viewfinder at the base. To the casual tion that appeared to contain mitochondria, ter working with Dr. Joseph Blum, devised a viewer, there’s little to indicate the purpose microsomes, and free cytoplasm. The large new microtome to make thin slices of tissue of this strange contraption. But to its opera- fraction caught their attention precisely be- for EM, Dr. Palade refined fixation and stain- tor, just having imaged the last specimen of cause there was a problem. In intact cells, mi- ing conditions (colloquially called “Palade’s tissues ranging from the pancreas to blood tochondria could be stained with a dye called pickle procedure”) to take EM to new heights. cells to the intestine, the purpose of this ma- Janus Green, but the dye never worked in the Using these tools, Dr. Palade went on to de- chine is strikingly clear, and is measured in large fraction, despite EM results that showed scribe the inner structure of the mitochon- Angstroms. The man sitting at the controls intact, though clumped, mitochondria. dria, observing inner folds and chambers he is Dr. George Palade, and he has just discov- Moreover, biochemists had found that the called cristae. The Palade model of the mito- ered “a small particulate component of the large fraction contained many of the enzymes chondrion was illuminating for biochemists, cytoplasm,” as he tentatively named it. In a known to be involved in energy production, because it provided structural constraints few years, this particle would be renamed the but this fraction wasn’t pure enough to make for possible mechanisms that explained how “ribosome” and would soon be recognized as firm conclusions. Dr. Palade helped to clarify mitochondria made energy. In other words, the essential protein-making machine in all this issue by devising a better way to isolate what a mitochondrion looked like was essen- of life. pure mitochondria using dissolved sucrose tial for its function. Of course, such a romantic view of dis- (table sugar) as an isotonic buffer instead of This line of thinking was critical to de- covery relies squarely on hindsight, for it is the saline solutions used by Dr. Claude. As a ciphering what role, if any, of those particles almost impossible to pinpoint where one is result, the large fraction retained Janus Green Dr. Palade observed in 1953. He noticed that during a scientific revolution in real time. staining, and energy making enzymes were they were typically observed stuck to the ER, This was certainly true at the beginning of much more enriched. It was an instructive ex- were enriched in the microsomal fraction, modern cell biology, as the specimen prepa- perience because it showed that cells could be and had high levels of RNA. He also noticed ration methods used for EM carried with taken apart rationally, a bit like taking apart that secretory cells, such as digestive enzyme them the specter of artifact. In essence, how a radio with a screwdriver instead of with a producing exocrine cells of the pancreas were did George Palade know that these particles sledgehammer. Intact, functional units like packed with ER and ribosomes. In short order weren’t a farce? The preceding seven years mitochondria could be separated and studied a hypothesis emerged, from Dr. Palade and had done much to prepare Palade to address apart from other cell components. For these others, that ER and ribosomes were involved this question. Alongside Drs. Albert Claude, early cell biologists, it was a compelling justi- in the synthesis and ordered transport of Keith Porter and others, Dr. Palade placed the fication to keep going. proteins in the cell. Working with Dr. Philip nascent field of cell biology on sound method- This much was evident to Institute presi- Siekevitz, Palade used radioactive amino ac- ological footing that enabled the discovery of dent Dr. Herbert Gasser. With Dr. Claude’s ids to biochemically trace protein synthesis the ribosome, and so much more. move back to Belgium in 1949, the retire- and transport in these cells, following the In 1946, barely a year from the first EM ment of lab head Dr. James Murphy in 1950, radioactivity in cell fractions, and using EM picture of a cell, Dr. Palade joined the Rock- and other departures, the first Rockefeller to visualize structure in each fraction; all in a efeller Institute as a postdoc, at Dr. Claude’s cell biology group shrunk to just Drs. Porter seven part series of papers between 1958 and invitation. When Dr. Palade got his start, Dr. and Palade. Dr. Gasser made the rare move 1962. This triple threat of cell fractionation, Claude’s group was concerned with trying to of making them joint lab heads of their own biochemistry, and EM became the model for connect enzymatic activities that biochemists cytology laboratory, and outfitted Smith hall the entire field. EMs the world over have since could measure, with a physical location in the with an RCA microscope. rarely been idle for long. n Quotable Quote “In a world more and more polluted by the lying of politicians and the illusions of the media, I occasionally crave to hear and tell the truth… Friendship is by its very nature freer of deceit than any other relationship we can know, because it is the bond least affected by striving for power, physical pleasure, or material profit, most liberated from any oath of duty or of constancy.”
-Francine du Plessix Gray, 1930 3 Dear NYC, I Love You: my age. I couldn’t find any outlets, but then we started chatting. “I’m Garrett, by Why I Decided to Run the the way” he said. New York City Marathon Garrett and I had different start cor- rals but it was pretty comforting and N a n Pa n g relieving to have company. It was quite a wait from the time I entered the desig- July 23, 2012—that’s the oldest record nated corral to the starting line, but the that I can find in the running app on my time eventually came. phone. Distance: just under two miles. “So it’s finally starting,” I thought. Back then, I could probably never have While I walked to the starting line, imagined that I would be running the I suddenly got somewhat nervous and 26.2 miles of the New York City Marathon overwhelmed by the number of runners, three years later. but my nerves quickly diffused as I dis- Running was never my strongest suit. covered that I was filled with anticipation In college, I only ran a few laps around for what I would discover and experience where I lived because my primary care for the next three hours. physician told me to. Usually after I hit The race started at a little after two miles, I was quite exhausted. Run- 10:15AM. When I was crossing the Verra- ning was nothing but a chore and losing zano Narrows Bridge from Staten Island motivation was the obvious consequence. to Brooklyn, I could see the skyline of So I had become accustomed to running Manhattan. The wind was a little strong, two miles at a time and never thought but it did not bother me. about running more. One day, I noticed Running through Brooklyn and that somehow I managed to complete my Queens was not too tough. The energy chore run without losing my breath. “Oh, was great and I enjoyed the sideline per- maybe I can run longer,” I thought. formers at every mile. As I high-fived From that day, three-mile runs became many kids and often received candies my routine. When I moved to New York and chocolates from them, I thought I after college, I started to run in Central could run forever. But things changed a Park. It was a rather eye-opening experi- little when I was crossing the Queensboro ence. Since then, running in Central Park Bridge. Suddenly all the cheers stopped, has become my addiction. Things like the and the only things I could hear were the sunrises over the reservoir, the summer howling of the wind, the runners’ heavy fireflies in the twilight, and countless breathing, and my rapid heartbeat. Un- other fellow runners have kept my moti- der the shadows, the wind gradually took vation high. It did not take me long to feel ROBYN SPECTOR/ROBYN SPECTOR MEDIA my body temperature away, and I was that I wanted to do something more; so, desperately trying to fight my way off of that year, I signed up for a three-mile race side the subway station, spotting my fel- the gloomy everlasting bridge. Without for the first time. low marathoners was not too difficult. A a doubt, it was one of the toughest mo- Fast forward a year. I now had a bunch guy who probably was coming back from ments for me throughout the course. of 5-10K races and several half-marathons his Halloween party asked me if all the As I kept running towards the end of under my belt. I won a spot in the New express trains were running local. I said the bridge, I saw a light at the entrance to York City Marathon, via the lottery. En- yes. Then he asked me if I were running a 59th Street. It was small in the beginning, tering the New York City Marathon was marathon. I said yes again with a nervous but the moment I stepped into Manhat- partially due to my sheer spontaneity and nod. tan, the air of excitement from the spec- recklessness. Actually, I was not confi- “I could never do that! Good luck!” he tators struck me one by one like continu- dent at all that I could run the entire 26.2 said. ous heat waves. I stored my energy and miles, but I thought why not give it a try. “Thank you, Mr. Indiana Jones,” I ran north along First Avenue. Some of Perhaps I wanted to prove something to thought. my close friends told me to expect them myself that I could. Because from what I I was supposed to take the 6:15AM around 96th Street. When I finally saw heard, running through all the five bor- Staten Island Ferry. Obviously, the termi- those familiar faces holding huge post- oughs of New York City was supposed to nal was packed with hundreds of runners ers and cheering for me, I was pretty be an unforgettable experience; and it re- and I had to wait to take the next ferry. I much speechless. We had a big hug and ally was. had taken the ferry a few times before, so I quickly started to run again, onward On marathon day, I left my apart- I decided to skip being a tourist and sat in to the Bronx. It had been about twenty ment on the Upper East Side at 5:30AM, the corner to catch up on some sleep. miles from the starting line when I hit wrapped up in my friends’ warmest words “Hey, are there any outlets on your the Bronx, and I noticed that more and of encouragement. Nobody was on the side? Need to charge my iPod.” the guy street, but from the moment I stepped in- next to me asked. He was probably around Continued to P. 5 - 4 Continued FROM P.4 - more people started to walk. Still, I tried not to focus on them and maintained my motivation. By the time I arrived back in Manhat- tan again, I felt like I could easily stop at any time. Although there were just about five more miles to go, my lungs were in pain, my ankles were getting tight, and my toenails were probably bleeding. The last several miles along Central Park made me feel as though I was running the victory road to the greatest triumph in the world. Inside, I was having the most Ian Brown/Wikimedia Commons severe combat with my own willpower. “If Days and weeks before the festive day of Diwali, lights are hung around houses, office buildings and I could keep running, I win; if I stop, I retail centers. Above is a retail center with trees and shop fronts in festive lights. lose,” I thought. Everything was pretty vague during Diwali: India & Beyond the last few miles, but I do remember the S a r a l a K a l last mile as if it just happened a minute ago. Multiple waves of goose bumps hit Home to twenty-two different languages in either October or November of each year. me when I began to see a series of flags and seven different religions, a festival is al- The festival lasts from three to five days and waving in the air near the finish line: it ways being celebrated somewhere through- is celebrated with an abundance of sweet was indeed a victorious moment. Those out the Indian Subcontinent. Diwali, treats and dazzling decorations. Some prac- early morning runs, numerous struggles, however, is one of the few unique holidays tice fasting as a process of cleansing, some and hectic trainings paid off. When I celebrated by everyone in the country, re- perform rigorous prayers, and others allo- crossed the finish line, I thought I won: I gardless of region, religious belief, or caste. cate more time towards their loved ones. It proved something, not to anyone else but Also called Deepavali, the festival is not only is customary for everyone in the household to myself. The entire race was a competi- celebrated in India, but also in Singapore, to purchase new clothes or jewelry, for chil- tion against myself after all, and I defi- Malaysia, Fiji, Suriname, Sri Lanka, Nepal, dren to receive money and presents from nitely felt that I had won. Mauritius, Myanmar, Trinidad & Tobago, friends and relatives, and for everyone to I once thought running a marathon and Guyana. Though the historical signifi- enjoy decadent food. It is a time for married was something I would never do, if not cance behind the festival differs across each people to renew their vows, siblings to give impossible. Running a 3K race back then region and religion, everyone sanctions and each other gifts, and extended families to was quite a challenge; but then, there celebrates the triumph of good over evil in come together and cherish the love of being were those moments when I did my first splendor and grandeur. Communities also together. Lamps are lit with sesame oil in 5K, 10K, and then a half marathon. After take this time to reflect, meditate, discover every part of the household to ward off neg- completing the 26.2-miles, I must say that their inner strength, absolve any sins, and ative energy, and preserve the purity wel- the journey was not easy. Determination create a new beginning filled with light, comed in. Dancing commences early after to challenge my limits, perseverance to love, and peace. dinner and continues throughout the night endure the pain, and a little bit of courage The historical significance of Diwali with people of all ages coming together and and cheers from friends and family along originates from the many grandiose myths, enjoying the melodic music. The vibrant my endeavor have made me run thus far. legends, and folklore of India. The polythe- colors and mellifluous sounds of power, New York City embraces the most istic nation believes that each god or god- purity, light, and love ring throughout the incredible people and provides such an dess signifies a particular role to ward off country. opportunity to encounter the richest cul- evil and offer protection and solace. With We live in a world in which we are faced tural diversity. Running across the city wide-eyed enthusiasm, children of the with challenges every day, witness pain and reminded me of that once again. Every south learn about the indestructible demon suffering, and learn of a multitude of acts spectator and volunteer I met gave me the Narakasura whose head is cut off by Lord committed through anger and hatred. The feeling of acceptance and benevolence. Krishna, and the celebration of peace en- ultimate message of Diwali is universal and That is a feeling I want to hold onto and, sued named Deepavali. The northern parts resonates with everyone around the world. for that reason, I will run the marathon of India offer their salutations and reverence It presents a uniting theme that is embodied again next year. to the Goddess Kali whose strength and en- by those who choose to look past the nega- Several people have asked me why I ergy epitomizes the battle between creation tivity, and focus on progressing with a pure ran the New York City Marathon. Why? and destruction. Her defeat over the forces and bright spirit. It is a time to reflect and Because I wanted to know my maximum of destruction is celebrated as Diwali. remember to give and forgive, to rise and potential. Because I wanted to feel the ex- Because most people in India follow the shine, to unite and unify, prosper and prog- citement. And most of all, because I love lunar calendar, the exact date of Diwali de- ress, and illuminate your inner self with New York. n pends on the position of the moon and falls positive energy. n 5 Digging Into That Juicy and Tasty Steak… | Some Valuable Facts about Meat G ua da l u p e A s t o r g a This October 2015, the World Health Or- and desertification. Livestock-related habitat ganization (WHO) declared red meat and destruction causes the extinction of native its processed derivatives a threat to human species, while the genetic diversity of livestock health, namely for its carcinogenic risk. is also reduced. Extinct species include some Twenty-two experts from ten countries in the cattle, goats, pigs, horses, and poultry. On the International Agency for Research on Can- other hand, important land extensions are cer (IARC) concluded that processed meat is used for intensive culture of crops (corn, alfal- “carcinogenic to humans” (Group 1, as with fa, barley or cottonseed, among others) des- tobacco smoking and asbestos), while red tined to feed animal livestock. Animal feed meat is “probably carcinogenic to humans” production produces deforestation, drought, (Group 2A). This classification is based on the and threatens biodiversity. strength of scientific evidence rather than on This massive feed production also causes the level of risk. Daily consumption of 50g problems associated with monocultures, the JeffreyW / CC BY (1.8 oz) of processed meat increases the risk use of genetically-modified organisms, and of colorectal cancer by 18% (as a reference, the ics in livestock farming. Because these drugs excessive use of fertilizer, pesticides, and her- meat in a hamburger can easily surpass 200g are also used in humans, when we consume bicides. or 7 oz). Find more details in the WHO Q&A meat we acquire a strong antibiotic resistance What is wrong with fertilizers? about this topic here. and this can drive up health care costs. In As in our diets, we tend to think that the Now, let’s get into more digestible terms: 2009, the total cost of antibiotic resistant-in- more nutrients we have, the better. Processed meat is meat that has been fections in the United States was estimated to Well, not really. Soil, water, and air can be transformed by the food industry through be between $17 and $26 billion per year. Read polluted by nitrogen and phosphorus from salting, curing, fermenting, smoking, or other more in this governmental health bill. the fertilizer used for feed crop production processes used to enhance flavor or improve The environmental consequences of meat and from manure. This overdose of nutrients preservation. This includes hot dogs, ham, production can be even stronger than its reduces biodiversity due to water ecosystem’s sausages, corned beef, beef jerky, canned meat health risk. response to pollution and acidification. and meat-based preparations and sauces, and We normally think about global warming Would it be better to become vegetarians? even the meat in your beloved hamburger. as being produced directly by human activity A strict vegetarian diet requires strong Now, what is the reason for the risk in un- through carbon emissions. Surprisingly, in- nutritional enrichment and consumption of a processed red meat? In this case, it is the way dustrial livestock production, including poul- variety of seeds, legumes, cereals, fruits, and you cook it that can be problematic. High- try, is one of the biggest sources of methane vegetables, to replace meat. If not done prop-
temperature cooking, as in a barbecue or in a (CH4, released as a digestion byproduct) and erly, it can affect red globule production and
pan, produces carcinogenic chemicals includ- human-related nitrous oxide (N2O), which it may not supply the essential nutrients our ing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and has 296 times the global warming potential bodies require.
heterocyclic aromatic amines. of carbon dioxide (CO2). Find more infor- A good compromise is to reduce meat Is raw meat safer? If you really want to eat mation about the role of livestock in climate consumption by one half. raw meat you must consider that eating it car- change in this article from FAO. If you want The United States has the world’s biggest ries a separate risk related to microbial infec- to read a detailed study of livestock and cli- rate of meat consumption per capita (120.2 tions. Although some of them are resistant, mate change from FAO go to this link. kg/year or 265 lbs.), followed by Kuwait (119.2 cooking kills most bacteria in steak. A limited resource: Water kg/year or 262 lbs.) and Australia (111.5 kg/ In the end, is there a real health risk to Livestock’s needs for fresh water are also year or 245 lbs.). Peru and Turkey consume eat red meat? Similar to alcohol, the risk de- important. One quarter of fresh water used 20.8 (44 lbs.) and 25.3 kg/year (55 lbs.), respec- pends on the dose. A good alternative is to worldwide relates to meat and dairy produc- tively, while China consumes 58.2 kg/year steam your meat or cook it in the oven. The tion. This water is then contaminated with (128 lbs.). Take a look at this interactive chart. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) dirt, manure, blood, chemical preservatives, If meat consumption is proportional to offers a recipe for a low-cost sausage variation and chemicals used to dissolve hair and skin. the acquisitive power of a country, there is a made from vegetables and fresh, unprocessed And for leather lovers, if we include the pro- long way to go to learn to invest in high qual- meat that you can easily prepare to enjoy a cess of leather production, pollutants would ity food, other than meat. delicious homemade natural product. Learn also include acid ammonium salts, enzymes, Since 1960, meat production has grown. more about processed meat products and find fungicides, bactericides, and organic solvents, If this trend continues, by 2050 the environ- a homemade alternative at the end of this ar- used to prepare the skins. Find more infor- mental consequences of meat production ticle. mation about the water footprint of livestock could be devastating. Find a chart with the Knowing these facts about the potential farming here, and a report from FAO on the millions of tons of meat produced in the past effects on human health is terrific, but what role of livestock in water depletion and pollu- fifty years here. about the real risks derived from the produc- tion here. It all depends on us; if we reduce our meat tion process? What about the land? The effects on the consumption by one half, we may be able to Unlike the European Union, in the United land are also striking. These include reduced maintain sustainable meat consumption in States there is still a significant use of antibiot- fertility, soil compaction, increased salinity, our diets. n 6 New York State of Mind This Month Natural Selections Features Isaiah Curry from The Laboratory Safety and Environmental Health department
I n t e r v i e w b y M e lv i n Wh i t e Isaiah Curry What do you think is the most overrated He taught me discipline, and the right way of Photo by MELVIN WHITE thing in the city? And underrated? life. He’s the reason I am the way I am today. Overrated? I think cleaning the bus stops, I Negative? NOTHING! People always see me think it’s a waste of water. Underrated? Water! smiling through the hallways all day long and People waste a lot of it. ask how I do it? How do I always stay happy What do you miss most when you are out of and smiling? I say “It’s healthy for you. You town? should try it.” If I EVER leave, Home sweet home… What is the most memorable experience If you could change one thing about NYC, you have had in NYC? what would that be? Memorable? The time I thought wasabi was People who cross the street with headphones guacamole. I ate the whole scoop in one shot. How long have you been living in the New in their ears, not paying attention. Especially All I could say was “WOOOOH! Cough … York area? when I am driving. cough … tears …. WOOOOO!” Man, they All my life. 63 years “young.” What is your favorite weekend activity in never let me forget that. Where do you currently live? NYC? How do you choose to get around and enjoy Yonkers, New York. But most people say I love my DVDs. Karate movies. The best the scenery of NYC; Bike, MTA or WALK Rockefeller University, ha! “1 tostado Plaza!” martial arts action-packed film was Expend- IT? Ha or Drive? Which is your favorite neighborhood? ables 3. It had everybody in it. Jean-Claude Car or subway, but only when my baby is out I’ve lived in Harlem, three different parts of Van Damme, Chuck Norris, Sylvester Stal- of commission. I love the scenery. Queens, now I am in Yonkers. But I have to say lone. Man, I would have to lend you the DVD. If you could live anywhere else, where would Harlem. I grew up with some great people. I Anything with action gets my attention. that be? Don’t say home…haha! love the Rucker games. And even though they Has anything (negative or positive) changed Florida. I got plans. . . had gangs and violence, my mother raised me about you while living here as a New Yorker? Do you think of yourself as a New Yorker? right so those things never influence me. I like My Sensei, Jose Santos. Because of him I am Yes, never been anywhere else. 100% maybe to say “it don’t make no difference”. still teaching exercise classes at Rockefeller. even 200%. n
Henry IV A ly s s a L u o n g The waiting crowd is hushed at 7:24 p.m. kitchen toys and tiny chairs and tables. delicate aspect of the play that offers a light under the dim lights and high ceilings It almost feel voyeuristic, watching upon melody, dueling with the rebellion and na- of Brooklyn’s St. Ann’s Warehouse on a playful props and sleepwear robes-turned tional conflict. windy night in early November. A man in royal. “Perhaps this is too personal for us Lloyd succeeds in weaving the prison a security uniform bellows for us to step to see?,” I thought. backdrop through the play, exposing the aside, “Inmates coming through! Please The prison setting proves effective as layers of the story with an abrupt incident step aside.” Furrowed eyebrows are relaxed we see how the roles are played, inferring when the Hostess, played by Zainab Hasan, and smiles slowly appear when we realize that the inmates may be true representa- runs off the stage in response to offensive it is part of the show. We hear the jangling tions of their characters. The most com- language that has been directed at her. The of metal chains and see the imprisoned manding performance comes from Harriet lights came on and the prison guards came women all in uniform grey sweatshirts and Walter, who plays King Henry. Her pres- out, reminding us of the setting. Then, at sweatpants, with their eyes looking indif- ence brings a simple, unwavering intensity. the end, when Hal is crowned King, an up- ferently at the people who’ve come to see Another burst of energy comes from roar develops that triggers alarms and the their production. Jade Anouka, who plays Hotspur, living up guards emerge to end the play. Donmar Warehouse and St. Ann’s to the nature of his name. The overall atmo- This strong cast with bold performanc- Warehouse presents the American Pre- sphere is well-balanced, taking us through es make the play worth experiencing. It’s a miere of William Shakespeare’s Henry IV comic relief delivered by Falstaff, played by stimulating layering of stories in which we in the context of a women’s prison, direct- Sophie Stanton, and Clare Dunne with a have privy. ed by Phyllida Lloyd. The all-female cast crescendo of development as the maturing initially feels like a gimmick in response heir, Hal, to King Henry. Henry IV runs through December 6, 2015 to the history of all-male Shakespearean The ensemble is led through a musical Runtime: 2 hours 15 minutes casts, but soon becomes irrelevant as the cover of Glasvegas’ “Daddy’s Gone,” led by St. Ann’s Warehouse, 45 Water Street, inmates begin Part I among children’s Lady Percy, played by Sharon Rooney. It’s a Brooklyn n
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There’s a reason why I always conclude this ~THE GENTS~ porting and vice versa just to get the actor(s) three-part series by covering the Best Sup- a nomination. porting Actor and Actress races: with the Here is how the actors discussed last year exception of the frontrunners, they are very fared: Beware the newcomer: Oscar voters love to unpredictable. Hence, I am going to shake swirl around newcomers and anoint them things up a bit this year and change the dis- Best Supporting Actor: the prom king/queen (e.g., Lupita Nyong’o cussion format. Instead of laying out each -J.K. Simmons — Whiplash: Nominated in 12 Years a Slave). actor’s accomplishments and why I would, and won or would not, bet on them for a nomination, -Edward Norton — Birdman Or (The Un- A Tale of Two Reporters I have broken down below the different cir- expected Virtue of Ignorance): Nominated Mark Ruffalo and Michael Keaton Spot( - cumstances these actors find themselves -Mark Ruffalo — Foxcatcher: Nominated light): in and how that narrative may or may not -Ethan Hawke — Boyhood: Nominated Thomas McCarthy’s drama is based on the grow to influence Oscar voters. In a few -Josh Brolin — Inherent Vice: Not nomi- true story of how the Boston Globe “Spot- short weeks, groups such as The New York nated light” team uncovered the massive child Film Critics Circle (NYFCC), the National molestation scandal and cover-up within Board of Review (NBR), and the Los Ange- Last year’s fifth nominee was Robert Duvall the local Catholic Archdiocese. It is one of les Film Critics Association (LAFCA) will for The Judge. the year’s best reviewed films, it has a 93 announce their respective winners, thereby Metacritic score, and is, therefore, a seri- revealing a consensus of nominees, as we Before we begin, please note the following ous Best Picture contender. It has already march forward to Oscar nominations on regarding the supporting actor and actress won the Gotham Jury Award for Ensemble January 14th. These announcements, along races: Performance at this year’s Gotham Awards with those of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and shows no signs of slowing down as the and the Hollywood Foreign Press Associa- Everyone loves a two-fer: Often the same Oscar season accelerates. At its core are the tion (Golden Globes), signal the start of the film will have multiple supporting nomi- supporting players: Mark Ruffalo, Michael Oscar race’s second leg. nees. The precedent was set back in both Keaton, and Liev Schreiber, who play the supporting categories in 1939 when Hat- members of the Spotlight team. Ruffalo tie McDaniel competed against Olivia de once again imbues the film with tenderness Havilland for Gone with the Wind and Har- and has the best scene. It would be his third ry Carey and Claud Rains were nominated nomination in this category after having for Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. For the been nominated for 2010’s The Kids Are All ladies, this has occurred twenty-nine times, Right and last year’s Foxcatcher. On paper, whereas it has only happened sixteen times it seems that should be the story, but there for the men in the eighty-seven years the is a groundswell opinion, among Oscar Academy Awards has existed. Further, the pundits, that the Academy will nominate phenomenon last occurred in Supporting Keaton since he lost Best Actor last year Actor for 1991’s Bugsy, which saw nomina- to Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Every- tions for Harvey Keitel and Ben Kingsley. thing). As ridiculous as this sounds, it could Conversely, it last occurred in Supporting very well be. Look for one of them to get in Actress for 2011’s The Help, which yielded alongside these other contenders: a win for Octavia Spencer and a nod for Jessica Chastain. One might attribute this The “It” Factor difference to the lack of female roles in Hol- Robert De Niro (Joy): He won Best Sup- lywood, i.e., there weren’t enough support- porting Actor in 1975 for The Godfather ing roles for women in Hollywood films to Part II and Best Actor in 1981 for Raging nominate the performance in a fifth film in Bull. He has been nominated four times those years. for Best Actor: Taxi Driver (1977), The Deer Hunter (1979), Awakenings (1991), and Cape Ride Along: A Best Picture nomination can Fear (1992), and most recently, for Support- often yield supporting nominations for the ing Actor for Silver Linings Playbook (2013). film’s actors (e.g., Robert De Niro and Jacki Weaver in American Hustle). Bradley Cooper (Joy): He earned his first Best Actor nomination alongside De Niro Category fraud is alive and well: In a year for Silver Linings Playbook (2013) and has where the best actor and actress categories been nominated each subsequent year: are an embarrassment of riches, look for voters to vote lead performances as sup- Continued to P. 9 - 8 Continued FROM P.8 - ~THE LADIES~
American Hustle (Supporting, 2014 and Here is how the actresses discussed last year American Sniper (Lead, 2015). fared:
Joy is directed by David O. Russell, whose Best Supporting Actress: last three films have been nominated for -Meryl Streep – Into the Woods: Nominated Best Picture and have yielded three sup- -Patricia Arquette – Boyhood: Nominated porting actor nominations combined. and won -Keira Knightley – The Imitation Game: Newcomers Nominated Mark Rylance (Bridge of Spies): He was -Emma Stone – Birdman Or (The Unexpect- nominated this year for Outstanding Lead ed Virtue of Ignorance: Nominated Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie for -Jessica Chastain – A Most Violent Year: Wolf Hall and won the Best Actor Brit- Not nominated ish Academy of Film and Television Arts for her supporting role in The Reader. It (BAFTA) TV Award for The Government Last year’s fifth nominee was Laura Dern truly is laughable, but I digress. Aside from Inspector in 2006. He is also widely known for Wild. her win, Winslet has five nominations un- for his stage work, having won three Tony der her belt—two in supporting (Sense and awards. Will They or Won’t They? Sensibility in 1996 and Iris in 2002) and Rooney Mara (Carol) and Alicia Vikander three in lead (Titanic in 1998, Eternal Sun- Tom Hardy (The Revenant): He won the (The Danish Girl): shine of the Spotless Mind in 2005 and Little Best Actor LAFCA last year for Locke and A storm is brewing and the fallout from it Children in 2007). was nominated for the Best Actor BAFTA could determine whether or not Rooney TV Award in 2008 for Stuart: A Life Back- Mara and Alicia Vikander earn nomina- Jane Fonda (Youth): She won twice for Best wards. His film is directed by Alejandro tions for Carol and The Danish Girl, respec- Actress—for Klute (1972) and for Coming González Iñárritu, last year’s Best Director tively. Until the second week in November, Home (1979). Fonda was first nominated for winner for most Oscar pundits had been predicting Best Actress in 1970 for They Shoot Horses, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Igno- both women to be in the top two slots of Don’t They? and also earned nominations rance). Best Supporting Actress. It was then that for Julia (1978), The China Syndrome (1980), the HFPA cried foul, rejected both women’s and The Morning After (1987). This would Idris Elba (Beasts of No Nation): He won bids for supporting actress from the Golden be her second Supporting Actress nomina- the Golden Globe for Best Performance by Globes, and forced them to compete in the tion, her first was in 1982 for On Golden an Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Pic- Best Actress category. This news has shaken Pond. ture Made for Television in 2012 for Luther, up the race considerably as it casts an eye a role that netted him two other nomina- on the aforementioned category fraud that Newcomer tions in 2011 and 2014. In those same years takes place during awards season. As I Jennifer Jason Leigh (The Hateful Eight): he was nominated for the Outstanding Lead have said previously in this column, when In 1990, Leigh won the NYFCC Best Sup- Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie Primetime it comes to the Academy, all bets are off in porting Actress for Miami Blues and Last Emmy. Last year he was also nominated for terms of voting: they will vote for whom- Exit to Brooklyn. She also won Best Actress Best Actor by the same body for Mandela: ever they please in whichever category they from the body in 1995 for Georgia. Her role Long Walk to Freedom. please, regardless of the campaign strategy. in 1994’s Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Cir- So it’s difficult to say how much of an effect cle netted her a Best Actress win from the Regardless of nominations, Beasts will go this will have on the Academy Awards, but NSFC, a role that was also recognized by down in history as the first feature-length, it’s certainly worth mentioning. With that the Golden Globes in 1995. original film from Netflix. The idea of a said, I suspect the Academy will remain content streaming titan churning out films undeterred by the Globes’ stance and will There are a number of other men that could frightens the big studios and challenges the consider both women only in the Support- feature this year including industry veter- idea that the Academy does in fact award ing Actress category. Look for the following an, Robert Redford in Truth, newcomer and the best films. It is one of the best films of ladies to accompany them: youngster, Jacob Tremblay in Room, and the year and it is likely that Hollywood will Oscar heavyweight, Christian Bale in The snub the film, but will throw it a bone in Old Favorites Big Short. For the ladies, other possibilities the form of a supporting actor nomination Kate Winslet (Steve Jobs): Speak of the include Joan Allen for Room, Julie Walters for Elba. devil! Isn’t Winslet’s one of those (if not for Brooklyn, and, because anything can the most notorious) nominations begotten happen in a David O. Russel film, Diane under category fraud? Why yes, yes it is! I Ladd and Isabella Rossellini for Joy. never tire of sharing my complete and utter disdain for the Academy’s choice to award After the holidays, it’s all over but the Winslet the Best Actress statuette in 2009 shouting. n 9 Citi-zens United G e o r g e B a r a n y, C h r i s t o p h e r A da m s , Jo h n C h i l d , C h a r l e s F l a s t e r , a n d B r e n t H a r t z e ll George Barany is a Rockefeller alum (1977), currently on the faculty of the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities. Christopher Adams is a graduate student at the University of Iowa, John Child runs a business in Nepal, Charles Flaster is a retired school teacher in the Philadelphia area, and Brent Hartzell is the finance director for the City of Al- lentown, Pennsylvania. For more about this specific puzzle, including a link to the answer, click here. Also, try more Barany and Friends crossword puzzles. ACROSS
1. One of the “Three Bs” 5. One who crosses a line 9. Go-to ballplayers, colloquially 14. “Bull Durham” transportation 17. Like Citi Field when 122-Across’s Yoenis Céspedes goes deep 19. End of a palindrome about Napoleon’s exile 20. Bagel, e.g. 21. Lady’s man, briefly 22. 122-Across’s ace Matt’s favorite drink? 25. Pitcher with a big mouth? 26. From 1962-1987, spring training site for the 122-Across, informally 27. Potpourri 28. Aida or Spartacus, e.g. 29. Berberian and Parseghian 31. Marine killer 32. Nighttime ball, perhaps 33. Out in left field, to 122-Across’s rookie phenom Michael? 38. One to the left of the curve? 40. What 122-Across’s pitcher Niese has, that his teammate Colón does not? 41. Glandular opening? 42. The “f” in f-stop 43. Site of the 2014 season opener (Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks) 46. Paraphernalia for 122-Across’s third sacker David? 52. “Saving Private Ryan” landing craft: Abbr. 53. Steve of “Family Matters” 54. Categorize 55. Like some traditions 56. Org. that let Barry Bonds walk in 2015 57. Bologna bones 59. Agcy. spawned by the Manhattan Project 61. Figure of interest? 62. Something used by 122-Across’s manager Collins to wipe the sweat off his face? 67. “Steal a base when nobody’s looking,” according to 122-Across’s sudden slugger Daniel? 70. “___ bit of common sense” 71. Airline’s home base 72. Athena’s breastplate: Var. 74. Classified ad abbr. 75. Dodge Viper engine, e.g. 5. Make a baseball seam 63. Spanish direction 76. ___ great catch (dazzle the fans) 6. Hardly a blabbermouth 64. Rod’s companion 78. Suburb of Minneapolis-St. Paul (crossword constructor 7. Start of a palindrome about Napoleon’s exile 65. Light units Tom Pepper is its Finance Director) 8. Swell up, like ERAs for ineffective relievers 66. Sasha and Malia 81. Abbr. with a ring to it? 9. Position, for Cruz or Thomas 68. Familiar with 84. Roll out the red carpet for 122-Across’s rookie 10. South Seas kingdom 69. Cravings southpaw Steven? 11. Exhort 73. Dish best served cold 87. Plea made with one’s hands up 12. Something often paid in the minor leagues 77. Matsui who was the first Japanese infielder in the 89. Desi of Desilu 13. Ukraine or Belarus, once: Abbr. major leagues, to 122-Across’s fans 90. Jordanian World Heritage site 14. Ides of March word 79. “You’ve got two choices” 92. Scatter? 15. Inconsistent 80. Grind together 93. Strengthen 16. Easy, for one 81. Penicillin producer 97. What 122-Across’s ace DeGrom uses to get high? 18. Back in? 82. Alexander, to Reagan 100. Roman romances 21. Very cold 83. The face of the franchise, invariably 101. Dry, like Spanish wine 23. 1969 or 1986, e.g. 85. Rowed one’s boat ashore 102. One driving in the winning run, e.g. 24. Medium-sized nocturnal raptors 86. Mil. field rations 103. Worked undercover 28. Mephistophelean merchandise 88. Devotion to pleasure 104. Winter Olympics event 30. Pursue prey 91. Green science 108. Single-celled microorganisms 32. Ballpark figure? 93. Dresses down... or butters up? 112. 10-point Q, e.g. 33. Stocking stuffer, perhaps 94. Don Denkinger, Jim Joyce, or Bill Klem 113. Cry of recognition when 122-Across’s closer Jeurys 34. Millstone 95. Flushing site? starts to warm up? 35. Where eagles care? 96. Shady sorts? 115. “ ___ Tu” (1974 hit) 36. Drooling dog in “Garfield” 97. Globetrotter’s malaise 116. Beatles in Shea Stadium, e.g. 37. Many a 122-Across fan, some might say 98. “Champagne Tony” of golf 117. Fastball down the middle, e.g. 38. Makeshift bookmark 99. Bouquet 118. Colorado resort 39. It’s a drag 101. “Nights in White ___” (1967 hit) 119. Part of 122-Across’s rookie phenom Syndergaard’s 42. Myth statement? 104. Rice in Nepal routine 44. Like Dorothy’s slippers 105. Suffix denoting a collection 120. Milton Berle sidekick Arnold ___ 45. “If I Were ___ Man” (“Fiddler” tune) 106. “___ From Muskogee” (1969 hit) 121. Sources of taxol 47. “For Love of the Game” director Sam 107. “I wouldn’t click on this link from your office,” initially 122. Miracle team, once (and perhaps twice!) 48. Statue with limitations 109. Mont Blanc, par exemple 49. Caspian feeder 110. Losing proposition? DOWN 50. ___ Morgana 111. Lacking 51. Left the coop? 113. Band-Aid and Barbie, e.g.: Abbr. 1. Dickensian cries 56. 100 centimes, in pre-euro days 114. Sumter and McHenry: Abbr. 2. Smell ___ (be suspicious) 58. Common sight on Banner Day 3. Citi follower, through 1998 60. Throw a spitter, e.g. See the second puzzle 4. Go ballistic 62. S___X on the NEXT PAGE - 10 Nothing Up My Sleeve G e o r g e B a r a n y a n d Jo h n C h i l d George Barany is a Rockefeller alum (1977) currently on the faculty of the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities. John Child has had an interesting career and currently lives in Nepal. For more about this specific puzzle, including a link to the answer, visit here. More Barany and Friends crosswords can be found here.
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1. Beach ratings? 2. Jaguar, e.g. 3. “Long, long ___ ....” 4. Put aside 5. This, in Toledo 6. “No. 10” painter Mark 7. Kind of justice or license 8. Dirt, in a way 9. Part of walk and talk? 10. It bought Netscape and The Huffington Post 11. Atlas features 12. It comes between Kilo and Mike 13. “The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands” author, for short 14. Bitter critic 15. One way to fall 16. Epitome of hotness 18. Ravi Shankar’s forte 20. It may be fare to an aardvark 23. Abbr. in a realtor’s ad 24. Financial backer 28. 1994 Nobel Peace laureate Peres 29. Half of “The Odd Couple” 30. Taste for fine art 31. Holmesian exclamation 34. Take ___ at, as in criticism 37. Crime chime 39. Jim-dandy 40. ___ d’Orsay, en Paris 41. Mil. school 47. Aspect 48. “Make ___” (order from Picard) 49. On the table 50. Kaffee cup 52. “I” problem 53. Some of them are edible: think soup 54. “Depends on what the meaning of ___” 55. “Peter Pan” pirate captain’s right hand 57. Yankee’s M.V.P catcher Yogi 58. “You are not!” reply 59. Mil. address 61. Buccaneers’ base 64. ERA and RBI, e.g. 66. New newts ACROSS 67. He revived Carl’s “Cosmos” 68. 116-Across’s alma mater 69. Energy storage molecule, briefly 1. Hiccups cure, perhaps 72. Dept. store stock 70. Stark sister in “Game of Thrones” 6. N.Y. engineering sch. 73. Dark emotion 71. Fruit that tastes better than it looks and sounds 9. Flying jib or spinnaker, e.g. 74. Objects in Venn diagrams 76. Classroom with cameras 13. Plumbing problem 75. Multi-pane window spaces 78. Yankee’s M.V.P catcher Thurman 17. Knight’s attendants 77. Dessert that’s Italian for “pick me up” 79. Durante song starter 18. Possible answer to “When will we get there?” 81. 96-Across’s country 80. The ugly duckling, ultimately 19. Pythagoras’s homeland 85. Like a fox, it’s said 82. Fish found in melts 21. Kutch queen 86. On the market, in a way 83. “Hello! My name is...” stick-on 22. Home town to 38- and 116-Across 88. Old box letters 84. Professional gps. 25. Rappers Wayne and Kim 89. They may amend xword clues 87. By ___ of (due to) 26. Umber or taupe, e.g. 90. Paul who composed Johnny’s theme song 90. Reach for the stars 27. Pigs out 91. “___ My Way” (“Porgy and Bess” tune) 92. Horse of the Century 29. “___ and out” 94. D.A.’s aides 93. Cheri of “Scary Movie” 32. H.H. Munro’s nom de plume 96. Adversaries of 38- and 116-Across 95. Ho-hum reply to “What’s new?” 33. Bugging bug 103. Not ___ eye (stay calm) 96. WWII Philippine battleground 35. Spanish omelet ingredient 104. National competitor 97. World Cup chant 36. Thriller author Daniel 105. Leftist “Reader” 98. Shady business 38. Clever pal of 116-Across 106. German gentleman 99. Moore who found Bo a “10” 42. Angler Isaak’s wicker work 108. Texts or e-mails 100. Biblical coin 43. Scatter 109. Computer geek 101. Regatta site 44. Mil. school 112. Break in, in jargon 102. ___ liberales, at Mexican colleges 45. Cash dispenser 115. Golf’s Isao 107. British rule opposed by Gandhi, in short 46. Fly 116. Dim-witted pal of 38-Across 110. “This is only a test” org. 51. Gas relief 121. Something one might shake or break 111. Regretted 53. They swing both ways? 122. “Later!” 113. “Picnic” playwright 56. Inscription proving that 116-Across was an earl’s 123. Turns right 114. IRS agent heir 124. It may be near the Advil 117. Caustic chemical 60. Wrestler Andre’s condition 125. North Sea EU country 118. Palindromic “War on Poverty” agcy. 62. Archrival 126. Colorist 119. “Law and Order” spinoff, familiarly 63. Lhasa ___ (shaggy dog breed from Tibet) 127. Town that is the gateway to the Boundary Waters 120. Puppet attachment? 65. Grammy-winner R&B singer India.___ Canoe Area 66. ___’acte 128. Afro-pop musician Youssou Natural Selections is not an official publication of The Rockefeller University. University administration does not produce this newsletter. The views expressed by the contributors to this publication may not necessarily reflect views or policies of the University. 11 Life on a Roll Q i o n g Wa n g The Diocletian’s palace is a truly ing up at the magnificent palace pil- amazing heritage site from the Ro- lars. The Gregory of Nin statue at the man Empire. It is located in Split, north gate carries an admirable and an important Mediterranean harbor amiable charisma, and whose big toe city in Croatia. I was completely in through years of touching by visitors awe, standing at the center square of (for good luck), has become discolored the palace, feeling like a dwarf look- and shiny, like bronze. n /Natural Selections N G G WA ION G HOTOS Q BY ALL P 12