A Sampling of Clips for 
January 03 - 07, 2002
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Drug Bar Codes Check Into Hospitals
San Diego Business Journal, Dec. 17 - 23 -- The decision by the VA to adopt high-tech solutions, bar codes, to ensure a patient’s safety has already paid off. (UCSD it is on its way to adopt a similar system at its two hospitals - the UCSD Medical Center and Thornton Hospital).
 
An Impulse Deconstructed Scientist's Software Stimulates Intricate Functions Of The Central Nervous System And Points The Way To 'Rational Detection' Of Disease
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jan. 7, Pg.A-6 -- (Quotes UCSD neuroscientist Mark Ellisman and mentions his affilation with San Diego Supercomputer Center).

Companies Seek Ways to Commercialize Newer, Faster Networks 10 Years After First United States Web Site, Internet Set for Upgrade
San Diego Business Journal, Dec. 17 - 23 -- UCSD's San Diego Supercomputer Center is one of two labs that will test and refine next-generation services for the Internet; the other is at UC Berkeley.

In step with the world; International Dance Festival moves to UCSD, adds classes
The San Diego Union-Tribune, Jan. 3 -- The Nations of San Diego International Dance Festival will be held at UCSD's Mandeville Auditorium for the next 3 years.

Multiple choice
New Scientist, Jan. 5 -- Getting a better look into the Quantum world through games. (UCSD mathematician David Meyer discusses his game and how such games hint at how best to program a quantum computer).

Gallegly Faces Dilemma Over Finance Reform
Los Angeles Times, Jan. 7 -- Simi Valley congressman is pressured to revive bill he co-sponsored, but that could alienate Republican leaders. (Comment by UCSD political scientist Gary Jacobson).

Is Good Health On The Cards? Best Keep Your Fingers Crossed
Independent on Sunday (London), Jan. 6 -- How many truly believe that astrology, superstition and the occult have a palpable effect on their health? (Quotes research by UCSD sociologist David Phillips).

When fear means your number's up
Sunday Herald Sun, Jan. 6, OPINION; Pg. 63 -- A recent study by UCSD sociologists and mathematicians found deaths caused by heart attacks among Japanese and Chinese Americans were more likely to occur on the fourth of the month.

Senate to debate cloning penalties
The Washington Times, Jan. 07, Pg. A1 -- (UCSD biochemist Larry Goldstein comments).

Learning a new district: the political equivalent of a blended family
Copley News Service, Jan. 4 -- The once-a-decade drawing of political boundaries that can rob lawmakers of favorite neighborhoods, and create a mild case of schizophrenia as they divide their time between the district that elected them and the one they hope to get elected to. (Quotes UCSD political scientist Gary Jacobson).