A Sampling of Clips for 
August 07, 2002

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The naked truth about a possible airport screening device
USA Today, Aug. 7, Pg.3 – Rapiscan Secure 1000, a scanner that allows its operator to see people naked, is being tested at Orlando International Airport this year. Rapsican can also detect solid objects like a gun or plastic explosives. Mentions UCSD scientists experimented with a new chemical for use in computer chips. This resulted in the discovery of exploding computer chips that may lead to security possibilities in the future.
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/kevinmaney/2002-08-06-maney_x.htm

Eating more often (still) lowers cholesterol
Cox News Service, Aug. 6 – Research shows that a pattern of eating small meals daily tends to decrease total cholesterol levels, as well as lowering low density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. A 1992 UCSD study supports these findings.
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A vision for the Americas
Financial Times (London), Comment, Aug. 7, Pg. 11 – In an opinion piece, UCSD professor of international relations/pacific studies Richard Feinberg, writes that the impetus for a regional free trade agreement is greater than ever for the Americas.
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A sense of shared responsibility
San Diego Union Tribune, Opinion, Aug. 7 – In an opinion piece, Mary Walshok, UCSD Extension associate vice chancellor and chair of the San Diego library commission, writes about the San Diego City Council’s recent support of the library system. http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/uniontrib/wed/opinion/news_1e7walshok.html