A Sampling of Clips for
November 22nd, 2006
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Study Questions Need to Operate on Disk Injuries
The New York Times, Nov. 22 -- People with ruptured disks in their lower backs usually recover whether or not they have surgery, researchers are reporting today. The study, a large trial, found that surgery appeared to relieve pain more quickly but that most people recovered eventually and that there was no harm in waiting. (Quotes Dr. Steven R. Garfin, chairman of the department of orthopedic surgery at UCSD) More
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Los Angeles Daily News
Taser Use Limited at Most UC Campuses to Noncombative Students
Los Angeles Times, Nov. 22 -- The University of California Los Angeles, where an investigation into the use of a Taser gun against a student is under way, appears to be the only UC campus that allows officers to stun noncombative suspects as well as those putting up a fight. (Mentions UCSD) More
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San Jose Mercury News
San Diego Union-Tribune
Former Russian Agent's Illness Puzzles Doctors
International Herald Tribune, Nov. 21 – As a former Russian agent lay seriously ill in a London intensive care unit and Scotland Yard investigated his possible poisoning, doctors were uncertain what substance had felled Alexander Litvinenko and how it had been delivered. (Quotes UCSD’s Dr. Lee Cantrell) More
Election Silver Lining
The Washington Times, Opinion, Nov. 22 -- The stunning victory of Michigan's Proposal 2 -- the ballot initiative banning racial preferences in government employment, education and contracts -- has not commanded national headlines. Yet it will potentially trigger similar initiatives in other states and revive the cause of a colorblind society, proving one of this election's most momentous developments. (Mentions UCSD) More
Venture Capitalist Stensrud to Retire
San Diego Union-Tribune, Nov. 22 -- William Stensrud, one of San Diego's leading venture capitalists, said yesterday that he plans to retire from active venture capital investing and leave his longtime firm, Enterprise Partners. Stensrud serves on the board of the UCSD Foundation. He and his wife donated $5 million to the university in 2002. More