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Global warming may increase chances of civil war in Africa

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:18:44 GMT

Washington: A new study led by a team of researchers at University of California, Berkeley, US, has suggested that climate change could increase the likelihood of civil war in sub-Saharan Africa by over 50% within the next two decades.
Source: DNA India

Uncle Sam can't be tightwad now

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:17:59 GMT

This week as families gather for Thanksgiving, too many will be saying prayers more in desperation than celebration. The jobs picture is bleak -- and continues to get worse.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times

Tiger Woods BOOED At Stanford (VIDEO)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:57:59 GMT

Tiger Woods received an unexpected wave of boos at Stanford on Saturday.
Source: Huffington Post

Free-range fathering in a fearful world

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:56:32 GMT

As U.S. cities go, it is hard to imagine one less menacing than Berkeley.
Source: Toronto Star

Dr. Kiki's Science Hour 24: Dead Zones

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:24:50 GMT

For more links and show notes visit the wiki page for this episode. Dr. Kiki and Leo with Kevin Mayeda, a Seismologist from UC Berkeley, about earthquakes and the hayward fault.
Source: this WEEK in TECH

Harper Simon hits on a harmonic convergence

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:43:09 GMT

One of the most striking moments on Harper Simon's self-titled debut is also its sweetest.
Source: Los Angeles Times

Thomas Elias: College cuts erode California dream

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:15:15 GMT

The University of California now says it will ask state legislators for $913 million more next year than it received in this year's budget. The California State University system will ask for an increase of $884 billion.
Source: Redding.com

Tuition Hikes, Students Strike — Yikes!

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:53:21 GMT

Last Thursday, the University of California Board of Regents approved a 32 percent increase in student fees (equivalent to tuition).
Source: Cornell Daily Sun

Quoted in 'Cal Students Protest At UC Presidents Office'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:21:24 GMT

said in KTVU:

There's still a lot of concern about a protest that in its form was not respectful of the rights of others, said UC Berkeley spokesman Dan Mogulof. There were 3,800 who were unable to attend class on Friday.

Quoted in 'Exotic vision for Hayward strip mall'

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:29:42 GMT

said in Inside Bay Area:

It will be like having all of (Berkeley's) University Avenue in one mall

Photo from AP Photo

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:58:35 GMT

Baylor's bench, including Shanay Washington (15) and Kelli Griffin, right, reacts after teammate Brittney Griner's dunk-attempt against California in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Berkeley, Calif.

Photo from AP Photo

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:58:22 GMT

Baylor's Brittney Griner, right, guarded by California's Talia Caldwell (33) unsuccessfully attempts her only dunk of the contest in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Berkeley, Calif.

UC Berkeley Budget Protest. The Wheeler Frontlines

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:45:07 GMT