NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Experts discuss legalization of some drugs to reduce crime
An article reports on a discussion of drug violence and legalization at the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy.
Voice of America News (This article also appeared on Infozine.com.)
http://bit.ly/5Dhp2u
Quick-charge batteries get a boost from defective carbon nanotubes
An article on research to create more effective batteries mentions nanotube research at Rice.
Scientific American
http://bit.ly/7eaVoi
LOCAL/STATE
7 films for Thanksgiving
Charles Dove, lecturer of film, is quoted in an article on great Thanksgiving films. This article appeared on the front of the Houston Chronicle's Star section.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the San Antonio Express-News.)
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ent/6734313.html
For Houston mayor
A Houston Chronicle editorial endorses alumna Annise Parker '78 for Houston mayor.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared on WaterWorld.com.)
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/6733416.html
Americans more impulsive if they believe in equality, Texas A&M study shows
Vikas Mittal, the J. Hugh Liedtke Professor of Management, is quoted in an article on how impulse purchases relate to nationality. Mittal is also quoted in a story about the shrinking gap between Halloween and the holiday shopping season.
KBTX.com
http://www.kbtx.com/tamu/headlines/70648937.html
KRIV-TV
http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/business/091120_early_holiday_shopping
The time to get plugged in is now
Stephen Klineberg, professor of sociology, is mentioned in an op-ed on a Houston electric vehicle pilot program.
Houston Chronicle
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/6734482.html
The following articles report on a speech by Warren Buffet at the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business. Jan Goetgeluk, a graduate student in business administration, is quoted in the Houston Chronicle article and mentioned in the SeekingAlpha.com article.
Buffett's advice on life: priceless
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared on Individual.com.)
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/6732239.html
Buffett: All cars will be electric in 20 years
SeekingAlpha.com (This article also appeared on GuruFocus.com.)
http://bit.ly/8Ep2Lh
Lecture series promotes peaceful coexistence through understanding
Shira Lander, visiting assistant professor and interim director of the Boniuk Center for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance, is quoted in an article on the Boniuk Center's World Religions Lecture Series. Ata Anzali, a graduate student in religious studies, is mentioned.
Jewish Herald-Voice
http://bit.ly/4V87fC
Holiday hilarity
Alumna Jonna Beck '99 is featured for her role in the play "Inspecting Carol."
San Marcos Record
http://www.sanmarcosrecord.com/features/local_story_324105652.html
Book review: 'Becoming Americans,' edited by Ilan Stavans
Alumna Eva Hoffman '67 is mentioned in a review of "Becoming Americans," a book edited by Ilan Stavans.
Dallas Morning News
http://bit.ly/73m1oI
Small liberal arts colleges face technology challenges
An article on the work of Joey King with the National Institute for Technology in Liberal Education mentions that he once served as executive director of Rice's Connexions project.
Fort Worth Business Press
http://www.fwbusinesspress.com/display.php?id=11449
Securities dealer gets designation
A news brief reports that alumnus Sylvanus Shaw '77 has completed the curriculum for the Chartered Adviser of Senior Living designation through the American College in Bryn Mawr, Pa.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
http://lubbockonline.com/stories/112209/bus_527627843.shtml
Teas will close historic Bellaire nursery to develop homesites
An article on the closing of Teas Nursery mentions that founder Edward Teas is credited with the landscaping of Rice University.
Bellaire Examiner
http://bit.ly/8svqls
High school students take the lead
An article features two Magnolia students who will attend the U.S. Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership State Seminar at Rice in June 2010.
Magnolia Potpourri
http://bit.ly/6PNW6G
BROADCAST/WEBCAST
MSNBC's 'Morning Joe'
Douglas Brinkley, professor of history and fellow in the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, is featured in a discussion on improving Louisiana's education system.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3036789/vp/34060375#34060375
KTRK-TV's 'Berlin Reborn: 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall'
James Baker, honorary chair of the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, is quoted in a segment of a special examining the fall of the Berlin Wall. Because of length, the clip is divided into two links.
http://bit.ly/5k7sAy
http://bit.ly/79cPmY
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
The Wolfsonian-FIU presents 'New Voices, New Works' during Art Basel at Miami Beach
An article on a Miami art exhibition mentions the Rice Gallery installation "Big Lectric Fan to Keep Me Cool While I Sleep" by artist Wayne White.
ArtDaily.org
http://www.artdaily.com/index.asp?int_new=34484&int_sec=2
Do you have what it takes to dodge layoffs?
Alumnus Donald Minnick '69 is interviewed on avoiding layoffs. [Editor's note: Advertising Age has been contacted on correcting Minnick's connection with Rice in the article.]
Advertising Age
http://adage.com/talentworks/article.php?article_id=140608
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Houston mayoral race in virtual tie
Rice research is mentioned in an article on Houston's mayoral runoff election. Alumna Annise Parker '78 is featured.
BayWindows.com
http://bit.ly/83KN7X
Entrepreneurial award
A news brief reports that Maggie Ailes, program coordinator of the Entrepreneurship Center at Ball State University, received an Entrepreneurial Support Award at the annual Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers awards banquet at Rice.
Muncie Star Press (Ind.)
http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20091123/NEWS01/911230318/1002
SPORTS
The following articles report that the Rice women's volleyball team captured its first Conference USA volleyball title.
Rice captures first Conference USA volleyball title
Houston Chronicle
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/college/rice/6734222.html
Rice tops Tulsa in C-USA Championship
KTUL.com (Tulsa, Okla.)
http://www.ktul.com/news/stories/1109/680759.html
Rice wins C-USA volleyball championship
Hattiesburg American (Miss.)
http://bit.ly/5oPFcx
The following articles recap a football game between Rice and the University of Texas at El Paso.
Turnovers key in Owls' win over Miners
Houston Chronicle
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/college/rice/6733101.html
Rice Owls defeat UTEP Miners
El Paso Times (Texas)
http://www.elpasotimes.com/ci_13840968?source=most_viewed
Recap: Rice vs. Texas-El Paso
Sacramento Bee (Calif.) (This Sports Network article also appeared in the State, the Idaho Statesman, the Raleigh News & Observer and about 10 other publications, TV and radio stations.)
http://www.sacbee.com/864/story/2340184.html?mi_rss=Wire+College+Football
The following articles recap a men's basketball game between Rice and the University of Arizona.
Recap: Arizona vs. Rice
The Olympian (Wash.) (This Sports Network article also appeared in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer and the Idaho Statesman.)
http://www.theolympian.com/ncaa/story/1043124.html
Arizona fries Rice
AZDesertSwarm.com
http://www.azdesertswarm.com/2009/11/20/1166815/arizona-fries-rice
Fans earn assist in Arizona's wire-to-wire victory over Rice
Examiner.com
http://bit.ly/7lmBlo
Ladyjacks rally past Rice with big 2nd half
An article recaps a women's basketball game between Rice and Stephen F. Austin State University.
Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel (Texas)
http://bit.ly/6fbHbi
Much a 'do about Rice's Dixon
An article features Brown College senior Toren Dixon for his performance with Rice Owls football. Dixon, assistant football coach Larry Edmondson and head football coach David Bailiff are quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/college/rice/6732234.html
UCF Knights ride the Wave, look ahead to UAB
A recap of a University of Central Florida/Tulane University football game mentions the Nov. 14 football game between Rice and Tulane.
BleacherReport.com
http://bit.ly/7bEzoh
The following articles on the West Brook High School football team mention that the team will play at Rice Stadium.
Third-round football dates, locations set
Beaumont Enterprise
http://bit.ly/767D4j
West Brook beats undefeated Hightower
Beaumont Enterprise
http://bit.ly/8A9OSn
