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Jan. 6, 2006Carolina in the News
Here is a sampling of links and notes about Carolina
people and programs cited recently in the media:National Coverage
Pressed to prove benefits of garlic even after studies
The Baltimore Sun
Do garlic and garlic supplements have genuine health benefits? Hundreds of studies suggest the answer is yes, but the data are hard to interpret because some studies are sponsored by manufacturers of garlic extracts, sold as dietary supplements, while others simply track health outcomes in people who eat varying amounts of garlic. ...They were somewhat less accurate at detecting facial weakness (a crooked smile), according to the researchers from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
A matter of trust
The Baltimore Sun
Do you generally trust other people? How do you react when you're frightened? Are you faithful to your spouse? ... In the 1970s, scientists at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine discovered that female rats injected with oxytocin developed maternal instincts toward newborn rats placed in their cages. In fact, they built nests and raised the young as their own - instead of attacking them as they normally would. The effect was nearly instantaneous.
State & Local Coverage
Hispanic Impact (Editorial)
The Winston-Salem Journal
A groundbreaking study that says Hispanics pumped more than $9 billion into North Carolina's economy in 2004 underscores the need for more of the state's residents to accept Hispanic immigrants and find ways to benefit from their influx - instead of railing against a growing population that's here to stay. As John Kasarda, the director of the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, said, "That's adult money. That's a really significant impact that this population is having."
UNC News Release: http://www.unc.edu/news/archives/jan06/economicimpact010306.htmLatinos are foundation of N.C. construction biz
The Greensboro News & Record
It would be nearly impossible to find a construction site in the Triad where Spanish is not spoken. On some job sites, it might be the only language spoken. A report released earlier this week by researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill puts the number of Latinos working in the state’s construction industry at about 33 percent. But Triad industry observers disagree, saying the percentage of Hispanic construction workers is much higher and could even be double the study’s estimate.Beyond ribbons and flags (Editorial)
The Salisbury Post
Individuals and communities throughout North Carolina have shown their support for U.S. troops deployed in Iraq by holding rallies, flying flags, putting yellow bows on mailboxes, organizing prayer vigils and joining in other actions to let the troops know their sacrifices are remembered and appreciated. Such symbolic acts can help boost morale, but a program coordinated through UNC-Chapel Hill seeks to build on those sentiments by mobilizing community support services aimed specifically at members of the National Guard and Reserve and their families.
UNC News Release: http://www.unc.edu/news/archives/dec05/csspfunding1205.htm
UNC cellist enjoys his role in providing music for 'Cassanova'
The Herald-Sun (Durham)
University of North Carolina cellist and music professor Brent Wissick lent his skills to the score of "Casanova." He is one of 40 musicians who spent a week this past summer recording period music on period instruments for the film set in 18th century Venice.
UNC News Release: http://www.unc.edu/news/archives/jan06/wissickmovie010406.htmHammond helped make PlayMakers a smash (Editorial)
The Chapel Hill Herald
PlayMakers Repertory Company is one of the absolute jewels of this community. And no one has made it that more than David Hammond. ...The UNC-affiliated company, now in its 30th season, is more than just the preeminent repertory troupe in the Triangle. In its cozy home off Country Club Road, it has become one of the nation's top regional theaters, a place where the quality of the production is second to none.
Ralph, Ramblers ready to reunite
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
When the Red Clay Ramblers were touring the West Coast with Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys 20 years ago, audiences would occasionally see the Rambler's late banjo player Tommy Thompson burst out laughing for what seemed like no reason. ...The Ramblers and Stanley will again share a bill on Thursday for a sold-out show in UNC-Chapel Hill's Memorial Hall. A lot has changed for both bands.
UNC News Release: http://www.unc.edu/news/archives/dec05/ramblers121905.htmUNC Hospitals' Pediatric Rapid Response Team Among First In U.S.
WRAL-TV (CBS, Raleigh)
A hospital is the safest place for very sick children, but even there, a child's health can worsen. WRAL's Dr. Allen Mask explains how UNC Hospitals is prepared for that event.
Whose Holy Scriptures?
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Syidah Mateen didn't think twice when a judge asked her to place her hand on the Bible and take an oath to tell the truth. ..."This North Carolina case is another example of the ways America's expanding religious diversity is coming into conflict with established practices in the public arena," said Thomas Tweed, a professor of religion at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Firefighters give truck to Miss.
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Sweet charity turned sour when Apex firefighters tried for four months to give a firetruck to hurricane-devastated colleagues in Mississippi -- but got tangled in red tape. ...David Lawrence, a municipal law specialist at the UNC-Chapel Hill's Institute of Government, said that's pretty close to a ban.The law "doesn't say anything about other states," he said, "and I would think you might expect it to."
14 Aero protesters found guilty
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
A District Court judge convicted 14 defendants of trespassing Thursday in connection with a November anti-torture protest at Aero Contractors Ltd. in Smithfield. ...The defendants also brought a bit of academia and church to court, including two expert witnesses: Daniel Pollitt, a UNC-Chapel Hill law professor emeritus, and the Rev. W.W. Finlator, a longtime advocate of civil rights.
Coal mining in N.C. ended with deadly roars
The Greensboro News & Record
The earth shook for a mile around. Once, twice, three times. Plumes of black smoke rose from the ground and drifted toward the Deep River. ...A publication by the North Carolina Collection at UNC-Chapel Hill calls the area "the only noteworthy source of coal in the state."
Refund liability limit a matter of interpretation
The Wilson Daily Times
The question of which state law best addresses overbilling by Wilson Energy can only be solved by the courts, a University of North Carolina professor of law and government said Wednesday. ...David Lawrence, a professor of law and government at the N.C. Institute of Government in Chapel Hill, said Lee makes an interesting point. "We've never had a case law to challenge the statute of limitations," Lawrence said. "The usual interpretation is the relationship between a city and its customer is one under contract, which is why the city cited 1-53."
Issues & Trends
FSU's mission goes beyond SAT averages, but standards must be watched (Editorial)
The Fayetteville Observer
Fayetteville State University met state requirements to raise enrollment. At the same time, average SAT scores of its freshmen fell — signs of a campus still in transition. ...FSU began as an institution that fought to educate black students when a segregation-minded state preferred to legislate ignorance by limiting opportunity. In the decades before court-ordered desegregation, UNC-Chapel Hill and N.C. State rarely admitted blacks. Today, those campuses actively recruit academic stars of all races. That makes it harder for historically black institutions to compete for students.
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