A Sampling of Clips for
June 20th, 2007
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Lights-Out
The New Yorker, June 25 -- n January, though, Workman Publishing published “Take a Nap! Change Your Life,” a how-to and why-you-should, by UCSD researcher Sara Mednick, which argues that napping increases productivity, improves health, and encourages weight loss, among other benefits. After it came out, Peter Workman was persuaded that his own minions ought to be encouraged to fall asleep on the job. More
LIRR: Bridges Are Safe
Newsday, June 20, 2007 -- A Long Island Rail Road bridge in Long Island City was built to support three times the traffic it supports today, so it is safe to use despite the sinking of some of its wooden support posts, the LIRR said Tuesday. (Quotes Scott Ashford, professor of geotechnical engineering at UCSD) More
UCSD Mansion Report Lists Disruptions
San Diego Union-Tribune, June 20 – A plan to demolish the historic UCSD chancellor's residence and build another home in its place could significantly affect American Indian burial sites that have been found on the property, according to a university report released yesterday. More
S.D. Scientists Make Pitch for Stem Cell Funds
San Diego Union-Tribune, June 20 – Scientists from four top research institutions, including UCSD – with expertise in stem cell biology, chemistry, engineering and ethics – could one day work together in a 135,000-square-foot building that would be the hub for stem cell research in San Diego. More
New FDA-Approved Over the Counter Diet Drug
KFMB, June 19 -- Losing weight is a goal shared by many, and these days there are plenty of diets that promise results. But now a new pill sold over the counter claims it can help you shed the pounds. We wanted to know if the new FDA-approved diet drug is really too good to be true. (Quotes UCSD family physician Dr. William Norcross) More