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Thursday, March 23, 2006

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  • Man sleepingWhat happens in the night
    First there was sleep-walking...now there's sleep-eating and even sleep-driving. Researchers are finding the most commonly prescribed sleeping pill, Ambien, can be linked to bizarre behavior.9:06 a.m.
    Guests
    Mark Mahowald: Director of the Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders Center at Hennepin County Medical Center.
    Resources
    About Mark Mahowald
    Hennepin County Medical Center
  • Hisham BizriCinema in the Arab world
    The film industry in the Arab world goes back decades, but only recently has it been recognized by Western countries. A conference in Minneapolis reveals how lively and relevant the films are, despite the presence of censors and conservative audiences.10:06 a.m.
    Guests
    Hisham Bizri: A filmmaker and native of Lebanon. Currently, he's an assistant professor in the cultural studies department at the University of Minnesota.
    Yousry Nasrallah: A filmmaker who lives in Cairo, Egypt. His films include "The Gate of the Sun" and "Mercedes."
    Resources
    Hisham Bizri's Web site
    "Mercedes" at the Walker Art Center

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