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9 hrs ago | Medical News

UC Irvine immunologist to create new line of neural stem cells for MS

A UC Irvine immunologist will receive $4.8 million to create a new line of neural stem cells that can be used to treat multiple sclerosis .

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Related Topix: Allergy and Immunology, Medicine, Multiple Sclerosis, Health, Stem Cell Research, Science / Technology, Healthcare Law, Law

Sat May 26, 2012

The Wave

Mater Dei kicks off high school grad season

IRVINE More than 2,000 people massed outside the Bren Events Center by 8:30 a.m. Saturday, waiting for the start of Mater Dei High's 2012 graduation ceremony.

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Related Topix: Orange County, CA, Irvine, CA, Cal State Maritime Academy

Salon

Taxing strip clubs for rape

It used to be that strip clubs were merely blamed for society's ills. Now they're actually being charged for it.

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Related Topix: Texas Government, Texas, University of Texas at Austin, Criminal Defense Law, Law, UC Santa Barbara

Fri May 25, 2012

The Orange County Register

In new film, UCI Prof warns of water crisis

Water supplies are dwindling around the world, and a rapidly changing climate will likely make the situation far worse in coming decades.

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Related Topix: Last Call at the Oasis, Weather, Natural Disasters, Drought

The Wave

Class of 2012 ends a journey, begins another

More than 40,000 students across Orange County from the Class of 2012 will celebrate their graduation from nearly 120 public and private high schools over the next few weeks.

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Related Topix: Orange County, CA, Orange, CA, Yorba Linda, CA

Thu May 24, 2012

Fredericksburg.com

Mary Ann Miller

Mary Ann Harris Miller, 65, of Farragut, Tenn., formerly of Fredericksburg, passed away late Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at home, with John, her loving husband of 45 years, at her side.

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Related Topix: Farragut, TN, East Tennessee State University, Tennessee State University, UC Berkeley

The Wave

UCI stem-cell grant for M.S.: $4.8 million

Thomas Lane, a UC Irvine neuroimmunologist who will receive a $4.8 million to investigate a treatment for multiple sclerosis using stem cells.

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Related Topix: Stem Cell Research, Science / Technology, Medicine, Multiple Sclerosis, Health

Newkerala.com

Ignoring emails could be good for your heart

London, May 24 : Ignoring email messages altogether could have a positive effect on your heart as it will help reduce stress, a study suggests.

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Wed May 23, 2012

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Controversial Instructions at Core of Edwards Case

Legal analysts awaiting a verdict in the John Edwards federal corruption trial say the judge's interpretation of the law could shape what the jurors might ultimately decide.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, US Politics, John Edwards

Daily Mail

Why ignoring emails could be good for your heart

Scientists who attached heart rate monitors to office workers found they remained in a state of 'high alert' throughout the day if they had constant access to email.

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Related Topix: Computers, Austin, TX

Tue May 22, 2012

Sys-Con Media

OCBC'S Alicia Berhow Promoted to VP of Workforce Development and Advocacy

She will work with business and community partners to develop policies and programs that prepare Orange County students for the high-skill jobs of the 21st century, with a focus on the S.T.E.A.M disciplines .

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Related Topix: Orange County, CA

New University

The Write to Freedom

Erin Gruwell, the teacher and UC Irvine alumna whose story is portrayed in the movie "Freedom Writers," gave a motivational speech about teaching and overcoming adversity at theStudentCenter's Crystal Cove Auditorium on Wednesday, May 16.

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Related Topix: Kids

New University

Beloved Professor Passes Away

UC Irvine students, faculty , friends and family members of Dr. Lawrence Alan Howard came together at the A Social Sciences Lower Plaza for Dr.

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New University

An Article of Faith

Humanities Gateway 1030 held an intellectual dialogue and pursuitA last Thursday and Friday, May 17 and 18.

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Related Topix: UC Berkeley

Mon May 21, 2012

Health News Digest

Wrongful Convictions Can Be Reduced Through Science, But Tradeoffs Exist

In our efforts to make sure that good guys don't get locked up, we may be letting more bad guys go.

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Related Topix: Psychology, Science, UC Riverside, Augsburg College, UC San Diego

WDBO-AM Orlando

Ring of Fire Eclipse

Gael Nguyen, a graduate student in physics at UC Irvine, view the solar eclipse along with hundreds of other viewers gathered Sunday evening May 20, 2012, at the UC Irvine Observatory in Irvine, in Calif.

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WAGG-AM Birmingham

Ring of Fire Eclipse

Gael Nguyen, a graduate student in physics at UC Irvine, view the solar eclipse along with hundreds of other viewers gathered Sunday evening May 20, 2012, at the UC Irvine Observatory in Irvine, in Calif.

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Groong

UC Irvine students and staff push for peace

Orange County Register May 19, 2012 Saturday UC Irvine students and staff push for peace BY STEPHANIE WELDY, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER Community members and UC Irvine students and staff came together last Tuesday for an open forum about the Olive Tree Initiative's inaugural trip to Armenia and Turkey.

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Related Topix: Orange County, CA

Sun May 20, 2012

Gretna Breeze

Iowa among states joining...

A select few districts outscore their urban peers on state and national tests, win national prizes and attract researchers and educators eager for a glimpse inside their playbooks.

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Related Topix: Helena, MT

The Orange County Register

With California Adventure growth, Disney now No. 1 O.C. employer

Now, James and Beth Silverman, recently married, are moving their relationship across the esplanade to join the staff launching the updated Disney California Adventure next month.

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Related Topix: California, 9, Orange County, CA

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