A Sampling of Clips for 
March 8 ^th, 2007

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The Future of Leisure That Never Arrived
The New York Times, March 8 -- The most recent attempt to examine long-term trends in leisure is by two economists, Valerie A. Ramey of UCSD, and Neville Francis of the University of North Carolina. According to Ms. Ramey and Mr. Francis, the amount of leisure time per capita hasn’t changed much in the last 105 years. More

For Internet Barons,
Uncharted Investment Territory
The New York Times, March 8 -- There lies a conundrum for the Internet barons who have turned, of late and en masse, to investing in solar, wind, biofuel and other energy startups. Does their expertise with technology qualify them to take on the world of alternative fuel and power? (Quotes Paul Kedrosky, a venture capitalist and the executive director of the von Liebig Center for Entrepreneurism and Technology Advancement at UCSD) More

Bills Aim to Get More
Teachers in Math, Science
Los Angeles Daily News, March 8 -- As school districts struggle with a critical shortage of math and science teachers, a Pasadena lawmaker has proposed a package of bills aimed at drawing more educators to the fields and helping California remain competitive in the world economy. (Quotes Sally Ride, who grew up in the San Fernando Valley, and is now a physics professor at UCSD) More

Tritons Women Await Next Big Step
San Diego Union-Tribune, March 8 -- As UCSD’s women basketball team makes their second straight appearance in the NCAA Division II West Regional, and just their third overall, they not only enter as the No. 1 seed and host, but as the California Collegiate Athletic Association tournament champion. More

Don't Lose Sleep Over Daylight Savings Time
Atlanta Journal Constitution, March 8 -- Pushing the clock ahead one hour this Sunday may create problems by tinkering with your own "body clock," experts warn. But there are several ways to make the transition to Daylight Savings Time (DST) a little less tiring, including preparing for the change gradually before DST takes effect and getting more exposure to morning sunlight. (Quotes Dr. Jose Loredo, the director of the Sleep Medicine Center at the UCSD Medical Center) More

Innate or Learned,
Recognition Begins Almost at Birth
San Diego Union-Tribune, March 8 -- Within hours of birth, most newborns have begun to imitate the facial expressions of adults. Soon they will start to distinguish between familiar faces and those of strangers. They will gaze longest at their mothers and display a notable preference for attractive people. (Quotes Karen Dobkins, a professor of psychology at UCSD) More