July 2010 Archive

New York Times: Shahla Masood

Dr. Shahla Masood, head of pathology at the UF College of Medicine in Jacksonville, was quoted in a July 19 New York Times story about the actions being taken in response to increased challenges
in diagnosing and detecting early stages of breast cancer.

Filed under UF In The News on Tuesday, July 27, 2010.

Newsweek: Daniel A. Smith

Political science professor Daniel A. Smith was quoted in a July 18 Newsweek story about the increasing support voters are showing for Gov. Charlie Crist in his campaign as an independent for U.S. Senate.

Filed under UF In The News on Tuesday, July 27, 2010.

Orlando Sentinel: Christopher Slobogin

Law professor Christopher Slobogin was quoted in a July 18 Orlando Sentinel article about the increased use of surveillance cameras for government, business and home security purposes and the
concerns over the misuse of increased surveillance. See related news release.

Filed under UF In The News on Tuesday, July 27, 2010.

Sideshow: Exhibition of circus banner art to open Aug. 24 in University Galleries

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Twenty-one paintings are featured in “Sideshow,” an exhibition that highlights a traditional piece of Americana – circus sideshow banners. The work of legendary banner painters Fred Johnson, Snap Wyatt, Jack Cripe, Jack Sigler and Johnny Meah are included in this colorful and dynamic show.
“Sideshow” celebrates not only the paintings and the artists [...]

Filed under Announcements, Happenings, InsideUF (Campus) on Tuesday, July 27, 2010.

Research on insect hibernation may lead to new control measures, UF scientists say

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — To beat summer heat, winter cold and other harsh environmental conditions, many insects temporarily drop into a state similar to hibernation to conserve energy and reduce stress, and University of Florida researchers say this phenomenon could lead to new pest control methods.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Research, Sciences on Tuesday, July 27, 2010.

Consumer confidence falls and views of personal finances reach new low

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Fears about the economic effects of the BP oil spill caused a slight decline in Florida’s consumer confidence in July, while expectations about personal finances reached a record low, according to a new University of Florida survey.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Tuesday, July 27, 2010.

Students to race robots in “Ben-Hur chariot race” re-enactment

Media advisory

Filed under General on Tuesday, July 27, 2010.

July Consumer Confidence

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Consumer confidence in the Sunshine State keeps falling, even while employment conditions improve. Here’s UF researcher Chris McCarty.

Filed under Audio on Tuesday, July 27, 2010.

Spill’s staggering true toll

Much has been written about BP’s staggering liabilities for cleanup, compensation and fines for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Filed under Op-Eds on Monday, July 26, 2010.

UPD reports armed robbery at Tanglewood Village

On 07/25/10, at approximately 9:24 p.m. an armed robbery occurred on the eastside of Tanglewood Village Apartments, on the University of Florida campus.
The male victim, a resident of the apartment complex, was in the process of transferring groceries from his vehicle parked just outside of his ground floor apartment when he was approached by a [...]

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Monday, July 26, 2010.