A Sampling of Clips for October 22^nd, 2008

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Prof. George Palade: Nobel Prize-Winner Whose Work
Laid the Foundations for Modern Molecular Cell Biology
The Independent, U.K., Oct. 22 -- Described as "the most influential cell biologist ever", George Palade was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine in 1974. Throughout his career, from Bucharest, Romania where he obtained his MD and taught for several years during the Second World War before emigrating to the US in 1946, to the Medical School at UCSD, where he became founding dean for scientific affairs in 1990, Palade was an exemplar, always looking to the future and preparing the way for others. More

U.S. Researchers Use Advanced Technology to Locate Tomb of Genghis Khan
Xinhua, Oct. 20 -- Scientists at UCSD are using advanced visualization technologies to locate the tomb of Mongolian emperor Genghis Khan, UCSD said in a press release on Monday. More

UCSD's Denny Harper is in his 29th Season at the Helm
NCAA.com, Oct. 20 -- There are only a few coaches that have achieved legendary status in the sport of water polo and UCSD’s Denny Harper is one of them.  In his 29th season, Harper might have a team that can get him back to the NCAA Final Four and we all know how dangerous the Tritons can be with an invitation to the party. More

An Immigration Crisis of our Own Making
Denver Post, Opinion, Oct. 21 -- It is remarkable that so many of those who rail against illegal immigration don't really understand the terrain. This includes folks at Washington, D.C., think tanks who write about immigration without interacting with actual immigrants, TV commentators who remake themselves for higher ratings, and opportunistic politicians who spin anger and prejudice into votes. (Mentions UCSD) More

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Prop. A Campaign Heats Up on Firestorm Anniversary
NBC San Diego, Oct. 21 -- Proposition A calls for raising upwards of $50 million a year over 30 years by way of a countywide parcel tax. It would cost most property owners $52 a year, up to a cap of $1,000 for large parcel owners. (Quotes UCSD political scientist Steve Erie) More

San Diegans Put Hopes in Economic Stimulus
NBC San Diego, Oct. 22 – Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress Monday that a second economic stimulus package may be a good idea. Professor James Hamilton of the UCSD economics department said the stimulus would be positive for the country.  "Recessions are painful things, and in any recession there are innocent bystanders. Anything you could do to ease the pain would be good." More

UCSD Job Fair
CW6, Oct. 21 -- College students are wondering what it takes to land a job in this economy. UCSD has a class that can help. More

Caution Didn't Keep West Nile Virus Away
San Diego Union-Tribune, Oct. 22 -- As a public information officer for San Diego County, Bill Polick was there when the county called a news conference in 2001 to discuss the emerging threat of West Nile virus. Now Polick is one of West Nile's newest victims. He was treated at UCSD’s Thornton Hospital. More

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