UCI in the News
Financial Post, Feb. 07, 2012 10:33 am
For cheap tablet, the market and challenges are huge
With more than 100 million citizens online, it’s home to more Internet users than nearly every other country. Yet when it comes to Internet penetration – the percentage of the population with access – India is near the bottom of the global rankings. It’s one of those curious and seemingly contradictory statistics that illustrate both the developmental challenges facing countries like India, and the massive growth opportunities for investors in emerging markets.
Oakland Tribune, Feb. 07, 2012 10:33 am
Romney makes Pete Wilson his honorary California chairman
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Monday announced the endorsement of former California Gov. Pete Wilson, and named him the Romney campaign's honorary California chairman -- a choice that might not sit well with Latino voters.
Los Angeles Times, Feb. 07, 2012 10:33 am
Ruling expected on constitutionality of gay marriage ban
A federal appeals court is expected to decide Tuesday whether California's ban on same-sex marriage violates the federal Constitution, a ruling that could reach the U.S. Supreme Court next year. A three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals announced Monday that it would release its long-awaited decision by 10 a.m.
Daily Mail, Feb. 06, 2012 11:21 am
Mars Express spacecraft finds sediment from oceans that once covered red planet's surface
Today, Mars's surface is an arid desert - but the European Space Agency's Mars Express spacecraft has returned strong evidence for an ocean once covering part of the red planet's surface. Using radar, the orbiter has detected sediments reminiscent of an ocean floor within the boundaries of areas previously picked out as ancient shorelines on Mars.
Washington Post , Feb. 06, 2012 10:33 am
Secret money is funding more election ads
More than a third of the advertising tied to the presidential race has been funded by nonprofit groups that will never have to reveal their donors, suggesting that a significant portion of the 2012 elections will be wrapped in a vast cloak of secrecy. The bulk of the secret money spent so far has come from conservative groups seeking to propel a Republican into the White House, advertising data show.
New York Times, Feb. 06, 2012 10:33 am
Personal health: Giving city streets built-in safety features
When it comes to moving people around in healthy ways, New York City already has a leg up on most cities and towns around the country. The city has sidewalks in all five boroughs; food stores and other shops are within walking distance of where most people live. It is served nearly everywhere by extensive, inexpensive and largely dependable public transportation. City children have long been able to walk, skate or scoot to school, though these days fewer attend schools in the neighborhood.
Arizona Republic, Feb. 05, 2012 11:20 am
Political campaigns deluged with funding; impact unclear
Four years ago, Barack Obama was marching toward the White House with thousands of campaign contributors behind him, many of whom donated $200 or less. This year, the men seeking to replace him in the Oval Office are relying so far on fewer donors, but those donors have far deeper pockets. Obama, too, is tapping big money from select donors.
New York Times, Feb. 05, 2012 11:20 am
Religious condition stirs protest at a caucus site
A special Saturday night Republican caucus here intended to accommodate Orthodox Jews who could not vote before sundown became the scene of controversy and confrontation after caucusgoers were told that to be admitted they had to sign a legal declaration under penalty of perjury that they could not attend their daytime caucus because of “my religious beliefs.”
Alabama, Feb. 03, 2012 11:20 am
Justice Department move might propel Shelby County, Ala., voting case to U.S. Supreme Court
The chances that Shelby County's challenge to the Voting Rights Act will make it to the U.S. Supreme Court have improved since the Justice Department announced it is rethinking its position in a similar North Carolina case. In a Jan. 30 letter to a lawyer for Kinston, NC., the assistant attorney general for civil rights said the agency has new information and will reconsider its 2009 objection to the city's switch to nonpartisan elections. Assuming the Justice Department formally withdraws that objection, Kinston's related lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act goes away.
Huffington Post, Feb. 02, 2012 4:39 pm
Newt may have Lost in the Space state, but he wasn't just giving way to lunar-cy
Now that it's over, it seems to me that the most interesting thing about the GOP primary in Florida was seeing America's beleaguered space program getting some political attention. Predictably, Newt Gingrich's bold visions of moon bases and resurgent American daring-do in space were viewed like a Daffy Duck cartoon by a media ever more resigned to national mediocrity and a public ever more comfortable with second place finishes behind a militant, communist China.
Aljazeera, Feb. 02, 2012 4:39 pm
The Arab Spring's Chinese roots...and future?
One year into the revolutionary wave of pro-democracy protests across the Middle East, Arab activists, scholars and commentators continue to debate the root causes and dynamics behind the so-called "Arab Spring". But one thing most everyone agrees on is the importance of new media technologies in enabling young activists to outsmart, out-organize and outmaneuver once seemingly all-powerful governments.
NBC Los Angeles, Feb. 02, 2012 4:39 pm
San Onofre radiation risk called minimal
Experts say radiation is all around us -- from the rays of the sun to the granite beneath our feet. A large percentage of our exposure to radiation comes from nature. And then there are the optional doses. "The vast majority of man made radiation is self-elected from things we choose to have done like X-Rays and Cat Scans," said Charlie Zender, a UC Irvine professor.
CBS News, Feb. 02, 2012 4:39 pm
Pittsburgh-area natives part of super memory study
Do you remember what you did on May 13, 1998? Do you remember that it was a Wednesday? What about what you wore that day? It seems ludicrous to even ask. But a small number of people can remember – not just one day, but many of the days of their lives. They have super memory.
Futurity, Feb. 02, 2012 4:39 pm
Caught in scandal, Wall Street plays blame game
Among corporations involved in the 2006 stock-option backdating scandal, those implicated earlier were more likely to dismiss their top executives than those that surfaced later on, according to new research from Rice University and the University of California, Irvine. The researchers examined the behavior of corporate boards following the 2006 stock-option backdating scandal, in which firms illegally manipulated stock-option grant dates.
USA Today, Feb. 02, 2012 4:39 pm
Individuals, not corporations, drive super PAC financing
Nearly two-thirds of the $95 million that flowed into super PACs driving presidential and congressional politics came from wealthy individuals, challenging the notion that money from corporations is dominating the 2012 election, a USA TODAY analysis shows.
CBS Pittsburgh, Feb. 02, 2012 2:44 pm
Pittsburgh-Area Natives Part Of Super Memory Study
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Do you remember what you did on May 13, 1998? Do you remember that it was a Wednesday? What about what you wore that day? It seems ludicrous to even ask.
Orange County Register, Feb. 02, 2012 11:20 am
Startup’s challenge is turning concept to reality
It was an instant "aha" moment for Doug Pennington when he was assigned to coach a student team in the 2011 UCI business plan competition. Matt Zimmer, Jodi Wynn and Doug Allan, all former MBA students at UCI, had a new packaging concept for wine. They called it Stacked Wines, with single-serving plastic glasses that fit one on top of another for easy transport, freshness preservation and attractive presentation.
The Orange County Register - Blogs, Feb. 02, 2012 1:00 am
Gwyneth Paltrow admits to ‘little things, like lasers’
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow says in the new issue of Harper’s Bazaar that she doesn’t care for Botox , but she admits to, as she puts it, ”little things, like lasers.
National Public Radio, Feb. 01, 2012 4:39 pm
Occupying the nation's attention, if not its cities
Most of the tents are gone, the parks are empty and nearly 99 percent of Occupy Wall Street's 99 percenters have gone home. But even as the occupation enters a denouement, the nationwide movement sparked in September can claim a huge victory in the battle of ideas. Occupy has spoken, and Americans have listened. Subjects that were largely taboo on Wall Street, Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue just six months ago have moved to center stage. Higher taxes on the wealthiest Americans. Capping the cost of higher education. Corporate greed.
Orange County Register, Feb. 01, 2012 4:39 pm
Donated orange trees planted at UCI athletic fields
The dirt area in front of UC Irvine's Crawford Athletics Complex weathered scoreboard was fragrant with the smell of oranges Wednesday afternoon, and is now home to 25 orange trees planted by student athletes. Groups of student athletes with shovels in hand crowded around dirt holes, carefully sifting dirt to ensure the orange trees would be planted at the right height. Staff members cut away the trees black, plastic casings, and students patted a ring of dirt around the base of each tree.
ABA Journal, Feb. 01, 2012 10:42 am
Chemerinsky: Civil rights cases will face new hurdles
In a term filled with likely blockbuster decisions, two civil rights cases decided in January—one decided by an 8-1 vote and the other unanimous—are unlikely to receive much media attention. Each, though, is likely to make it much more difficult for civil rights plaintiffs to succeed. And each reflects a significant, though unstated, change in the law.
Downtown Express, Feb. 01, 2012 10:39 am
Chinese tradition doesn’t fall victim to economic woes
Economic difficulties afflicting Chinatown hardly put a damper on a Lunar New Year tradition that provides young people with a bit of economic stimulus. According to tradition, the beginning of the year is in part observed by giving cash-filled, red envelopes [hongbao] to unmarried relatives. While economic considerations play a role in determining the amount given to someone, cultural considerations make them an integral part of celebrating the holiday — one that the current economy can affect only to a certain degree, said some Chinatown residents.
Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review, Feb. 01, 2012 10:11 am
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TucsonCitizen.com (AP), Feb. 01, 2012 10:11 am
People, not corporations, drive super PACs
Nearly two-thirds of the $95 million that flowed into super PACs driving presidential and congressional politics came from wealthy individuals, challenging the notion that money from corporations is dominating the 2012 election, a USA TODAY analysis shows.
Orange County Register, Jan. 31, 2012 10:37 am
Gym generates electricity — And competition
For students at a UC Irvine gym, it might be the ultimate in mulit-tasking: working out, generating electric power while they’re doing it, and social networking for a bit of friendly competition. The “Fit for Green” system, newly installed at the Anteater Recreation Center and the brain-child of CEO John Spirko, converts the motion of exercise equipment into “green” power — that is, pollution-free electricity.
Huffington Post, Jan. 31, 2012 10:37 am
A new book on poverty in China, 1900-1953: A quick Q & A with its author, Janet Y. Chen
Every society sees and treats its poorest members differently. The distinctive way that Victorian Britain dealt with poverty is a central theme in many novels by Charles Dickens, the prolific author whose books are getting even more attention as the bicentennial of his birth is being marked.
ABA Journal, Jan. 31, 2012 10:37 am
High court should space out opinions and hire 'clear writer' to summarize them, law dean says
Televised oral arguments are one way the U.S. Supreme Court could communicate better with the public, according to University of California at Irvine law dean Erwin Chemerinsky. But why stop there? Speaking at a symposium on the court and the press at Brigham Young University’s law school, Chemerinsky suggested several ways the court could do a better job of informing the public. The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times summarizes Chemerinsky’s keynote address.
Orange County Register, Jan. 31, 2012 10:37 am
NASA: Warming driven by humans, not sun
A new NASA study shows that even during a time of minimal energy from the sun, planet Earth continued to retain more solar radiation than it emitted back into space. It’s a powerful addition to an already strong body of evidence pointing to human greenhouse-gas emissions as the main driver of global warming.
Science Daily, Jan. 30, 2012 11:14 am
New Study May Answer Questions About Enigmatic Little Ice Age
A new University of Colorado Boulder-led study appears to answer contentious questions about the onset and cause of Earth's Little Ice Age, a period of cooling temperatures that began after the Middle Ages and lasted into the late 19th century.
Southern California Public Radio, Jan. 30, 2012 10:46 am
AirTalk continues our semi-regular series looking at the top health stories, fads and frustrations facing patients and doctors. Today, we kick off the conversation with a new HPV study that finds that 7% of U.
HealthDay, Jan. 30, 2012 10:37 am
Nurturing moms may help their child's brain develops
Preschool children whose moms are loving and nurturing have a larger hippocampus, an area of the brain involved in learning, memory and stress response, when they reach school age, a new study finds.
Financial Times Print Edition (UK), Jan. 29, 2012 5:28 pm
Rebecca Knight By Rebecca Knight At the turn of the 20th century, abraham Flexner, a research scholar at the Carnegie Foundation, visited the 155 medical schools then in operation in the Us and Canada, on a fact-finding mission about the quality and standards of modern medical education.
The Orange County Register (AP), Jan. 29, 2012 7:10 am
UC Irvine homecoming in pictures
IRVINE - Click on the photos to see all the cheerleaders, dancers and fans who packed the Bren Center for UC Irvine homecoming game Saturday.
Star-Telegram.com, Jan. 28, 2012 6:47 pm
Super PACs are overwhelming the political process
Given the deluge of dollars already spent by so-called "super PACs" in this year's Republican presidential primaries, flashbacks were unavoidable Tuesday when President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union address to Congress.
Omaha World-Herald, Jan. 28, 2012 10:37 am
Older people taking up new instruments
When Jon Dye was in his 20s, he sang in bands and played a little guitar. Then he grew up, got married, had kids and now runs his own restaurant, Tommy Colina's Kitchen. But he never gave up on playing those guitars, so he started taking lessons again two years ago. At age 52. "It's a skill I've yet to master," he said. "I may never. But I keep trying."
KPBS, Jan. 27, 2012 10:52 am
Modern desires hardest to resist
Sex, money, or perhaps chocolate, no—those are not the toughest temptations to resist. Willhelm Hofmann, Ph.D., professor of behavioral science at the University of California Irvine and his research team discovered two modern desires most of us can’t seem to walk away from.
San Francisco Chronicle, Jan. 27, 2012 10:51 am
Latino group to challenge Rubio as GOP courts him
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is at the top of every pundit's short list to be the Republican vice presidential nominee, in the belief that having a Latino in the second spot on the ticket will attract Latino voters who have been fleeing the GOP in recent years.
The Orange County Register (AP), Jan. 27, 2012 8:25 am
UCI faculty: Quality eroding as class sizes swell
IRVINE – Instead of two teaching assistants for a class of about 50 students, UC Irvine professor Mark LeVine now gets one. Instead of being able to lead intimate seminar classes of just a dozen or so students, LeVine is under pressure to teach more large, lecture-style classes.
EdSource, Jan. 26, 2012 10:49 am
Experts say math preparation should begin in preschool
Education leaders in California are turning their sights to making sure students have a strong foundation in mathematics when they enter kindergarten. And that means introducing students to math in preschool.
Daily Pilot, Jan. 26, 2012 10:49 am
Scientist say 'party atmosphere' gives clue to galaxy creation
A team of astronomers that includes a leading UC Irvine scientist has found a missing link that shows how the universe's most active star-creating galaxies evolve into its largest and quietest ones billions of years later. UCI post-doctoral scholar Julie Wardlow and her colleagues accurately measured the invisible halo of dark matter — visible only through its gravitational effects on light and mass — that surrounds the universe's galaxies.
OC Weekly, Jan. 26, 2012 10:49 am
Wanted: Richard Nixon Library director
Tim Naftali left last month as the first director of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum since the National Archives in 2005-06 took over the tapes, documents and most of the facilities from the private foundation that dedicated the Yorba Linda tourist trap 15 years before. You'll note from the job posting that follows the director gig pays $119,554 to $165,300 a year, travel expenses may be picked up, and one requirement is "[d]emonstrated success in building public-private or other coalitions and partnerships to advance the programs and missions of a public or private institution."
The Scientist, Jan. 26, 2012 10:49 am
How many genes does it take to get to the center of a new trait? A pair of papers published today (January 26) in Science looks at just that, probing the molecular basis of how organisms evolve new physical characteristics. In the first study, a virus finds a novel way to infect E. coli under the pressure of co-evolution. In the second study, E. coli adapts to a hot environment using two different survival strategies.
Times Union, Jan. 26, 2012 10:46 am
Higher minimum wage bad for N.Y.
State lawmakers are pushing to raise the minimum wage. New York is an expensive state, they argue, and a modest increase in the minimum wage will help the working poor make ends meet. These leaders' intentions are no doubt sincere, but raising the cost of labor in the midst of an unemployment crisis is likely to hurt the very people whom they want to help.
Science Daily, Jan. 26, 2012 10:46 am
For the birds: Winged predators seek certain trees when foraging for caterpillars
Location matters for birds on the hunt for caterpillars, according to researchers at UC Irvine and Wesleyan University. Findings suggest that chickadees and others zero in on the type of tree as much as the characteristics of their wriggly prey.
Yahoo! Shine, Jan. 26, 2012 10:46 am
Men more likely than women to experience memory loss
Is your husband or boyfriend tuning you out, or did they actually just forget what you said? A new study shows that men are more likely than women to develop mild memory loss as they get older, leading to dementia and Alzhimer's disease.
CNN, Jan. 26, 2012 10:19 am
Super PACs' money could tip balance of power in Congress
The 2010 Supreme Court ruling that allows unlimited contributions by corporations and unions has already affected the 2012 presidential campaign. But it could play a larger part in the balance of power in Congress this fall. Voters in three states have been bombarded with television and Web advertising, automated phone calls and direct mailing, most of it directed against a candidate rather than in support of one.
msnbc, Jan. 25, 2012 10:19 am
Massive galaxies today had frenzied star-forming pasts
Clusters of distant galaxies that were bursting with newborn stars in the early universe eventually became the most massive galaxies today, a new study finds. A team of astronomers found a strong link between active starburst galaxies of the early universe and the giant elliptical galaxies we now see.
Aljazeera, Jan. 25, 2012 10:19 am
State of the Union: Will the US be saved by its military?
How do you judge a State of the Union speech that begins with a lie? There was any number of anecdotes or stories with which President Obama could have begun his talk to the nation. But he decided to begin with the most overused trick in any leader's rhetorical arsenal - to celebrate the military. "We gather tonight knowing that this generation of heroes has made the United States safer and more respected around the world."
San Francisco Business Times, Jan. 25, 2012 10:19 am
UC to offer summer classes to students from black colleges
Undergrads from historically black colleges and universities will be able to take classes at University of California business and management schools as part of a special summer program, the UC system said Tuesday. The UC Summer Institute for Emerging Managers and Leaders will rotate between six campuses, starting with 25 students this summer at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.
Nanotech Web, Jan. 25, 2012 10:19 am
Nanotubes monitor enzyme activity
By tethering an enzyme to a carbon nanotube, researchers at the University of California at Irvine have succeeded in monitoring the behaviour of the protein in unprecedented detail. The technique is a completely new way to study biological molecules and might come in useful for a host of applications in medicine. These include investigating biomolecules implicated in various diseases or for developing novel drugs in the future.
Aljazeera, Jan. 25, 2012 10:14 am
Egypt: The revolution that shame built
They were two "new media" events that changed history, unalterably shifting its course into uncharted waters - not merely in the Arab world, but globally as well. And yet their very impact points to two of the most important weaknesses underlying the past year's worth of revolutionary protests across the region.
Live Science, Jan. 25, 2012 10:11 am
Most massive galaxies had frenzied star-forming pasts
Clusters of distant galaxies that were bursting with newborn stars in the early universe eventually became the most massive galaxies today, a new study finds. A team of astronomers found a strong link between active starburst galaxies of the early universe and the giant elliptical galaxies we now see. The star formation in these early galaxies was abruptly cut short, and the researchers pointed to the eating habits of supermassive black holes as the likely culprit.
Los Angeles Times, Jan. 25, 2012 10:08 am
When art and politics collided in L.A.
This week, a forgotten work of political art is being reconstructed on Sunset Boulevard. But it is unlikely that the new Tower of Protest, going up as part of the months-long, Southern California-wide Pacific Standard Time art initiative, will spark the kind of reaction it did during its first appearance in 1966.
Postnoon News, Jan. 24, 2012 12:10 pm
Teardrop protein has jaws to chew up harmful bacteria
Lysozymes, antiseptic proteins in our teardrops, have jaws that latch on and chomp through rows of cell walls of harmful bugs like someone hungrily devouring an ear of corn. “Those jaws chew apart the walls of the bacteria that are trying to get into your eyes and infect them,” said molecular biologist and chemistry professor at University of California Irvine Gregory Weiss, who co-led the project with associate professor of physics and astronomy Philip Collins.
Futurity, Jan. 24, 2012 12:10 pm
Signers quick to read body language
Deaf people who use sign language can recognize and interpret body language more readily than hearing non-signers, a new study shows. The work suggests that deaf people may be especially adept at picking up on subtle visual traits in the actions of others, an ability that could be useful for some sensitive jobs, such as airport screening.
Buffalo News, Jan. 24, 2012 12:10 pm
Can't find your keys? Eat a little fat
Fat, suggests a new study, may be the secret to remembering important things — like where you put your keys or how to navigate one-way streets to a favorite restaurant. The link between eating fat and retaining memories was once a survival tool: When our ancestors found a source of nourishing food, it was helpful to remember how to get back for more. Research published in a May 2009 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences hints at the science behind the connection.
My San Antonio, Jan. 24, 2012 10:19 am
Texas again facing possibility of two primaries
Texas could soon be facing the possibility of having its primaries split into two elections, a federal judge said Monday. U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia wrote in a filing that he was giving the move “serious consideration” if the groups involved in the fight over the state's interim redistricting plans can't agree on a set of maps by Feb. 6.
USA Today, Jan. 24, 2012 10:08 am
Super PACs set sights on 2012 congressional races
Outside political groups, already big players in this year's GOP presidential battle, have started to train their firepower on Senate and House races. Third-party organizations, including political parties and super PACs that can raise and spend unlimited corporate and union money, have pumped nearly $9 million into last-minute advertising and other independent spending to support or oppose congressional candidates in this election cycle, Federal Election Commission records show.
North County Times, Jan. 24, 2012 10:08 am
Democrats sue controller for halting lawmaker pay
The Legislature's Democratic leaders filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the state controller for blocking lawmakers' pay last year after deciding they had failed to meet their constitutional deadline for passing a balanced budget. Assembly Speaker John Perez and Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg said they are not seeking back pay, but rather want the courts to clarify whether Controller John Chiang overstepped his constitutional authority when he withheld lawmakers' pay.
OC Metro, Jan. 24, 2012 10:08 am
UC Irvine scientists discover disease-fighting protein in tears
Novel technology revealed to scientists at UC Irvine that a protein found in teardrops has the ability to destroy harmful bacteria. Sponsored by the National Cancer Institute and the National Science Foundation, this finding may prove to be vital to cancer research and other illnesses in the early stages.
Genome Web, Jan. 24, 2012 10:08 am
In a paper appearing in this week's PNAS Early Edition, a team led by investigators at the University of California, Irvine, shows that the sperm dynein intermediate chain multigene family contributes to the differential reproductive success among Drosophila males, such that deletion of all members "impairs the competence of the sperm in the presence of sperm from wild-type males." This also shows "how quickly a new gene function can be incorporated into the genetic network of a species," the authors write.
Buffalo News, Jan. 24, 2012 10:08 am
Can’t find your keys? Eat a little fat
Fat, suggests a new study, may be the secret to remembering important things — like where you put your keys or how to navigate one-way streets to a favorite restaurant. The link between eating fat and retaining memories was once a survival tool: When our ancestors found a source of nourishing food, it was helpful to remember how to get back for more.
Las Vegas Sun, Jan. 24, 2012 10:08 am
High court throws out Texas electoral maps
The Supreme Court handed Texas Republicans a partial victory Friday, tossing a court-drawn electoral redistricting plan that favored minorities and Democrats but leaving the future of the state's political maps - and possibly control of the U.S. House - in the hands of two federal courts with Texas' April primaries looming.
Voice of OC, Jan. 23, 2012 10:21 am
Living dangerously to pay the rent
Her boys are older and in good health now, but when they were toddlers, Maria Lemus' sons suffered recurring asthma attacks that required emergency room trips. Lemus and her husband came to suspect that the attacks were caused at least partly by the smoking of two men who were subletting rooms from them. After finding evidence of cigarette and marijuana use, the couple kicked the men out.
Orange County Register, Jan. 23, 2012 10:20 am
Man found dead at UC Irvine identified
A man who jumped from a parking structure at UC Irvine has been identified as an 18-year-old from Santa Ana, according to the Orange County coroner's office. Students found the man on a road near the Social Science Parking Structure at 12:18 a.m., said Cathy Lawhon, spokeswoman for the university.
Jewish Chronicle, Jan. 23, 2012 10:18 am
Ethical choices during desperate times
We all have memories of events so important that we can identify exactly where we were when they happened, who was with us, what we wore, or where we sat. I remember the day my father told me about the Holocaust. We were in the car - a blue Chevrolet with plastic seat covers that cracked in the cold - driving to my weekly piano lesson. I can't recount exactly what he said, but my memory remains fresh with a sense of horror so overwhelming I could hardly breathe. And then he told me: "You must always remember that there are no depths to which man cannot sink, but there also are no heights to which we cannot soar."
OC Weekly, Jan. 23, 2012 10:08 am
Andy Chau, 18, jumped to his death from UCI parking structure
Just after midnight last night, students discovered a body on the road near the Social Sciences Parking Structure at UC Irvine. The Orange County coroner's office noted that "the decedent jumped from a parking structure" and identified the man as 18-year-old Andy Chau of Santa Ana. UCI spokesperson Cathy Lawhon told the Orange County Register that Chau was a freshman at UC San Diego who was visiting a friend. She added that "the preliminary determination is that it was a suicide."
The Tartan, Jan. 23, 2012 12:22 am
Latest Miller Gallery exhibition adds scientific twist to art
Mushrooms are used as building materials, mosquitoes are genetically modified to help prevent the spread of malaria, and other collisions of art and science are displayed at the most recent exhibition at the Gouger Miller Gallery, titled “Intimate Science.
Sacramento Bee, Jan. 22, 2012 10:18 am
Gov. Jerry Brown once again seeks to sell Californians on big projects
"My father built the water plan. I want to complete it. So, whether it's high-speed rail or water or education or public safety, I'm going to invest and build for the future, not steal from it." GOV. JERRY BROWN, son of former Gov. Edmund G. "Pat" Brown.
Salon, Jan. 21, 2012 10:18 am
The hard truth about Citizens United
The movement to overturn the Supreme Court’s controversial Citizens United ruling and confront the doctrine of “corporate personhood” stands at a perilous crossroads.
Streets Blog, Jan. 20, 2012 4:39 pm
People who live near shopping streets more likely to walk
In case you had any doubt, urban design matters. A new study led by a research team at University of California at Irvine shows that people walk more when their neighborhood is close to Main Street. The study found that residents of “traditionally designed” areas, with a downtown-style shopping district, were three times more likely to travel on foot than those who live in newer, suburban-style neighborhoods with shops located along car-centric roadways. Residents of walkable, urban-style neighborhoods also used their cars less often, the study found.
Southern California Public Radio, Jan. 20, 2012 11:18 am
The super PAC era and lessons to learn from California
Saturday marks the two year anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that spawned the so called "super PACs." Super PACs have played a huge role in the presidential primary so far. Critics, include the candidates themselves, complaining about the disclosure rules. And some politicians are pushing for reform. They need look no farther than California. Rick Hasen, professor at UC Irvine School of Law, explains.
Los Angeles Times, Jan. 20, 2012 11:16 am
Appeals court upholds Washington state's open primary system
In a decision that could foreshadow survival of California's new "top two" primary system, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday upheld a similar Washington state ballot initiative that changed the way voters choose candidates in primaries. Both states' voters approved measures allowing the top two vote-getters in a primary to advance to the general election, regardless of party affiliation.
New York Times, Jan. 20, 2012 10:18 am
Justices' Texas redistricting ruling likely to help G.O.P.
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected elections maps drawn by a federal court in Texas that had favored Democratic candidates there.
PBS, Jan. 20, 2012 10:18 am
Supreme Court ruling on Texas electoral maps 'huge setback' for Democrats
The Supreme Court rejected the new Texas redistricting map Friday, creating disarray for the upcoming primary election. Ray Suarez discusses the decision's political and legal implications with Richard Hasen of the University of California Irvine School of Law and Shira Toeplitz, a political reporter for Roll Call.
Press-Enterprise, Jan. 19, 2012 11:16 am
Riverside: Protesters and arrests at UC regents meeting
UC Riverside erupted with protests Thursday when hundreds of students gathered to demonstrate against rapidly increasing tuition and funding cutbacks approved by the University of California regents.
Los Angeles Times, Jan. 19, 2012 11:16 am
Proteins in tears use 'jaws' to chew through bacteria, report says
Human tears are thought to be unique in the animal kingdom, in that they're often tied to our emotional state -- but that's not the only special property they possess. Proteins in tears can protect against harmful bacteria, and now a team of UC Irvine researchers has shown how.
OC Weekly, Jan. 19, 2012 11:16 am
Kaba Modern created a dance dance revolution
They were missing . . . something. Technically speaking, the dance routine was near-perfect. Every jive kick, every side leap, every knee slide had been drilled for hours on end. But Arnel Calvario had an idea that would make it shine. "Everyone, gather around the laptop," he says.
Roll Call, Jan. 19, 2012 11:16 am
Rules of the game: Some say nixing contribution limits will level playing field
Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has said that unrestricted super PACs are a “disaster” and should “disappear” — including the one that’s spent close to $8 million pummeling his GOP primary opponents.
Huffington Post, Jan. 19, 2012 11:16 am
Obama has gotten himelf stuck in the oil sands
When Congress forced the Obama administration to stop dithering on its decision to support the Keystone XL Pipeline, it revealed a White House's determined to cleave to ideology in the face of all common sense. The Pipeline extension would bring the output of messy Canadian oil sands mining south to the U.S. for refining, distribution, and consumption.
Orange County Register, Jan. 19, 2012 11:16 am
Reaction mixed to tougher Border Patrol stance
The news that the U.S. Border Patrol is hardening its approach to people who illegally cross the United States southern border is drawing mixed reactions from some immigration activists, experts and lawmakers. Earlier this week the Associated Press reported that Border Patrol officials will no longer simply turn away those crossing into the U.S. from Mexico after taking their fingerprints.
The Sun, Jan. 19, 2012 11:14 am
Smart growth is healthy growth
Good planning is good public health policy. Why do I say this? As a pediatrician, I see first-hand the negative health impacts of sprawl development on our children, whose asthma is worsened by air pollution caused by too much driving. Medical professionals have known that cities designed primarily around driving are responsible for traffic pollution and congestion; contribute to climate change; and limit opportunities for healthy, active lifestyles.
Register Guard, Jan. 19, 2012 9:26 am
Holiday events continue all week
A keynote speech by a man celebrated by his fans as “the godfather of black psychology.” Not one, but two, community marches — including one dedicated to the memory of slain Eugene police officer Chris Kilcullen. Service projects involving the planting of trees. Student art, student essays, student poetry — and lots of dance and song.
Live Science, Jan. 19, 2012 9:25 am
Math formula may explain why serial killers kill
Researchers have discovered that the seemingly erratic behavior of the "Rostov Ripper," a prolific serial killer active in the 1980s, conformed to the same mathematical pattern obeyed by earthquakes, avalanches, stock market crashes and many other sporadic events. The finding suggests an explanation for why serial killers kill.
Jconline.com (AP), Jan. 17, 2012 6:06 am
Pregnancy may lead to feelings of forgetfulness for moms-to-be
OC Metro Magazine, Jan. 16, 2012 10:05 am
Record number of students apply to UC Irvine
UC Irvine saw a 10.5 percent increase in applications over 2011’s application period
Al Jazeera English, Jan. 16, 2012 4:09 am
The "Palestinian demographic bomb" is a myth created to continue discrimination against Palestinians and Israeli-Arabs.
The Orange County Register (AP), Jan. 15, 2012 11:50 am
Nude host, Chemerinsky highlight Segerstrom opener
‘Chautauqua!” is a merry, chaotic parody of the folksy tent-show tradition.
USA Today College, Jan. 13, 2012 9:08 am
Economy, new voting laws will impact youth vote in 2012 election
Students watch a live broadcast of Republican presidential candidate, former Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) speaking to voters. Alex Wong/Getty Images. Young voters accounted for one in every four votes during the 2008 presidential election, however, their involvement in the 2012 presidential race remain
ABC Owned Television Stations, Jan. 12, 2012 5:57 pm
All 10 UC campuses to become smoke-free
IRVINE, Calif. (KABC) -- All 10 of the University of California campuses are set to become smoke-free over the next two years, and the ban extends to products in addition to cigarettes.
Yahoo! News, Jan. 12, 2012 3:32 pm
There's a Big Legal Reason Stephen Colbert Won't Run for President
Related: Colbert Super PAC Wins FEC Approval Stephen Colbert has teased the possibility of announcing a run for president on Thursday, but there's a big reason he won't: campaign finance law would require him to shut down his beloved super PAC.
Hersam Acorn Newspapers, Jan. 03, 2012 2:13 pm
Congressional redistricting: Supreme Court appoints ‘special master’
With politicians stuck on a partisan tug of war over Bridgeport and New Britain, the redrawing of Connecticut’s congressional districts — constitutionally mandated to follow each federal census — has fallen to the Connecticut Supreme Court to resolve.
Value-Based Cancer Care, Jan. 03, 2012 2:02 pm
SWOG: Two Hormonal Agents Extend Survival over Anastrozole Alone in Metastatic Breast Cancer
San Antonio, TX—Two antiestrogen agents may be better than one in the treatment of metastatic hormone receptor-positive breast cancer patients, according to a study conducted by the Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) clinical trials network and presented at the 2011 CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer
ABA Journal - Law News Now, Jan. 03, 2012 6:40 am
Chemerinsky: The Eyes of Texas Are Upon Supreme Court
Three election cases from Texas, with potentially enormous legal and political consequences, will be argued before the U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 9. The immediate issue in Perry v.
KCLU, Jan. 03, 2012 3:27 am
Raising The Minimum Wage: Who Does It Help?
For some of America's lowest-paid workers, the new year means a pay raise. Some states set their own minimum wages, above the federal rate of $7.25 an hour, and that's rekindled an old debate over whether minimum wages make sense — especially at a time of high unemployment.
Al Jazeera English, Jan. 03, 2012 2:41 am
SCAF's Chinese surprise in 2012
The recent Egyptian crackdown on American NGOs may be a sign to the Americans that its foreign aid is replaceable.
The Gulf Today, Jan. 02, 2012 3:17 pm
Workers begin 2012 with wage raise
SACRAMENTO: Thousands of San Francisco workers started the new year with a raise. On Jan.1 the city’s minimum wage rose to $10.24 an hour. That’s the highest rate in the country and makes San Francisco the first place in the US to mandate double-digit hourly wages for its lowest-paid workers.
