A Sampling of Clips for June 9^th, 2009

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Problems are Solved by Sleeping
BBC News, June 9 -- Sleeping on a problem really can help solve it say UCSD scientists who found a dreamy nap boosts creative powers. They tested whether "incubating" a problem allowed a flash of insight, and found it did, especially when people entered a phase of sleep known as REM. More

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Miami Herald 

New Diabetes Drug Shows Promise in Trial
KTVN, June 8, Reno, Nev. -- An experimental diabetes drug called liraglutide appears to outperform exenatide, the only currently approved drug in its class, a study funded by liraglutide's maker, Novo Nordisk, shows. (Quotes Dr. Robert R. Henry of UCSD) More

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Victory Requires Facebook Friends
The Seattle Times, June 9 -- In Iran, where mosques once served as the primary campaign stump for political candidates, Facebook is changing the face of the presidential election.  (Quotes Babak Rahimi, assistant professor of Iranian and Islamic studies at UCSD) More

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Pittsburg Post-Gazette 

The Power of Clean, Green and Solar
Diversity MBA Magazine, June 2009 – A growing network of women and minorities is thriving in green sector jobs and companies. (Quotes Viswanathan Krishnan, a professor at UCSD’s Rady School of Management) More

Earth Advocate,
a T.O. Native, Sees Green Future
Ventura County-Star, June 8 -- A solid presence at tree plantings, beach cleanups and campus energy conservation competitions, Jessica Wall has spent her college years going green all over UCSD. “I just want to make the world a better place, as best I can,” said the 22-year-old Thousand Oaks native, who graduates this month. More

Architecture as Art
Makes for a Constructive 'Mix'
San Diego Union-Tribune, June 7 -- Architecture exhibitions have a curious relationship to architecture. “Mix: Nine San Diego Architects,” a show that fills the La Jolla quarters of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, is no exception. Architects featured include Teddy Cruz, who is on the UCSD Visual Arts faculty. More

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Art Daily 

Solana Beach Man Making Waves in Business
San Diego 6, June 8 -- At San Diego 6, we are focusing on local companies who have come up with unique inventions and discoveries. All of these companies work with UCSD Connect. UCSD Connect is a San Diego based organization that focuses on accelerating innovation in our area. More

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