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Battling a mean blizzard, I reached Tulsa just in time for my lecture Sunday evening. Join me for an engaging discussion!

Written byCarl Zimmer
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After a mean blizzard and meaner times at O'Hare, I finally arrived in Tulsa. So we're all set for my lecture Sunday evening. See you there.

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