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Here is a sampling of links and notes about Carolina people and programs cited recently in the media:

International Coverage

Simple interventions up parental accuracy of kids’ weight
The Times of India
In a new study, some simple interventions helped change a parent's perspective about a child's being overweight or obese, and change the parent's behaviors at home to reduce those risks. According to a study performed in North Carolina Children’s Hospital, researchers confirmed previous reports that parents of overweight or obese children do not recognize their child’s weight problem. ...“Doctors often don’t have time to discuss overweight; they don’t have the tools to do it; and many aren’t confident that they’re going to make a difference in their patients’ lives,” Eliana Perrin, assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and lead author of the study, said.

Try a fry-up for a healthy baby
The Daily Mail (United Kingdom)
Fried eggs and bacon may not sound like the ideal breakfast for those struggling with morning sickness. But pregnant women who tuck into a traditional fry-up with these ingredients could be protecting their babies from birth defects, according to a study. ...Scientists at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, studied the effects of choline on pregnant mice.

National Coverage

Will the Millennial Generation Achieve the American Dream? (Blog)
The New York Times
A Business section article looks at how the recession is affecting the millennial generation, and how it might continue to influence them far into the future. After reading the article, how, in general, do you think this generation will be affected by the recession? Do you think achieving the classic “American Dream” is still possible for young people? ...The Great Depression damaged the self-confidence of the young, and that is beginning to happen now, according to pollsters, sociologists and economists. Young men in particular lost a sense of direction, Glen H. Elder Jr., a sociologist at the University of North Carolina, found in his study, “Children of the Great Depression.” In some cases they were forced into work they did not want — the issue for Scott Nicholson.

Haiti earthquake: Six months later, are relief efforts dragging?
The Christian Science Monitor
Six months after the catastrophic 7.0-magnitude Haiti earthquake, signs of progress show that the outpouring of donations from the US government, households, and organizations played a major role in helping the relief effort. ..."The reason so many dollars funneled down there so quickly was because we already had a system in place," says professor Bill Gentry, director of the community preparedness and disaster management program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, referring to the many nonprofit organizations and agencies that were already in Haiti.

Biz Titles Outperform Mag Industry In Second-Quarter Ad Sales (Blog)
Forbes
The stock market may be down recently, but business magazines are up. The 14 business magazines published in the United States outperformed the overall magazine industry in the second quarter in terms of advertising revenue and ad pages. (Chris Roush is the Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Scholar in business journalism at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.)

Regional Coverage

Bomb victim's brother hurt; pilot killed
The News Journal (Wilmington, Del.)
Delaware pilot Thomas F. Pitts was killed Monday when his plane crashed in North Carolina, where he was taking the brother of a Delaware man killed in a terror attack on World Cup soccer fans in Uganda. Pitts, 65, and close friend Jim Donahue -- who was in critical condition Monday night -- reportedly flew from Salisbury, Md., to take Kyle Henn, 22, to Raleigh, N.C., to be with family after the death of his brother, Nate Henn. ...The crash occurred about 3:15 p.m. as the plane attempted to land at Horace Williams Airport in Chapel Hill.
UNC Release:
http://uncnews.unc.edu/content/view/3750/1/

State and Local Coverage

Plane crashes in Chapel Hill
The Herald-Sun (Durham)
One person was killed Monday and two others injured in a plane crash at Horace Williams Airport that occurred shortly before 3 p.m. UNC Hospital officials confirmed that a survivor was Kyle Henn of Wilmington, Del., the brother of a Raleigh man, Nate Henn, who was one of more than 70 people killed Sunday in bombing attacks in Uganda that struck crowds watching the final World Cup soccer match between Spain and the Netherlands.
Related Links:
http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/07/13/578664/already-in-mourning-man-hurt-in.html
http://www.news-record.com/content/2010/07/13/article/bomb_victims_brother_fair_after_small_
plane_crash
UNC Release:
http://uncnews.unc.edu/content/view/3750/1/

Bill Friday looks back on 90 years
The Herald-Sun (Durham)
Today, William C. Friday, who served as president of the 16-campus UNC system from 1956 to 1986 (N.C. School of Science and Mathematics became a full member of the system in 2007), celebrates his 90th birthday. Friday sat down last week with The Herald-Sun to discuss a wide-range of university issues, both past and present.
Related Links:
http://www.wchl1360.com/details.html?id=15194
http://www.heraldsun.com/view/full_story/8739370/article-Friday-has-long-history-with-N-C-?
http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/07/13/578589/after-life-of-service-friday-has.html
UNC Release:
http://uncnews.unc.edu/content/view/3746/1/

UNC's McAdoo, Reddick survive apartment fire (Blog)
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
North Carolina linebacker Kevin Reddick and defensive lineman Mike McAdoo awoke in a hotel this morning after their Durham apartment was destroyed by fire Saturday. ...In the middle of an otherwise unremarkable afternoon, Reddick thought his pizza had arrived. Just out of the shower, that banging noise had to be the deliveryman knocking at the door. “I just happened to look outside,” Reddick said. “I’m not sure what told me to look, but I saw shingles coming off the roof. I thought someone was working on the roof, so I didn’t pay any mind, but as I was closing the blinds, I saw fire out the window. I grabbed my shoes and left.”
Related Links:
http://www.heraldsun.com/view/full_story/8739454/article--Lucky-enough-to-salvage-?
http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/07/13/578631/unc-players-learn-valuable-lesson.html

Sturdivant faces Aug. 2 court date after arrest
The Herald-Sun (Durham)
North Carolina senior Quan Sturdivant, a preseason All-American linebacker, was charged with possession of marijuana early Saturday morning. ..."We are disappointed in Quan's actions over the weekend," UNC coach Butch Davis said in a statement. "This is not the type of behavior we expect from our student-athletes. In addition to the outcome of the legal process, he also will face disciplinary action from within the football program beginning immediately."

Issues and Trends

Money Magazine ranks Chapel Hill among best cities
The Herald-Sun (Durham)
The town has been named by Money Magazine as the 40th best small towns in the nation in which to live. Chapel Hill joined Cary as one of only two cities in the state to be named to the magazine's list of top 100 best small cities. ...Money Magazine has the following to say about the city: "While most Chapel Hill residents are devoted to the University of North Carolina (it's right in town) -- local fire trucks have been painted Tar Heel blue -- this is more than just a college town.

Universities talk tuition hikes
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Students at public universities may get a better idea today about how much more they'll be paying for their education this fall. University leaders will discuss tuition hikes expected to be put forth by the system's campuses. ...It isn't yet clear whether all campuses want to increase tuition. Chancellors Holden Thorp at UNC-Chapel Hill and Randy Woodson at N.C. State have each said additional tuition increases were likely, though it isn't known whether they'll seek the entire $750.
Related Links:
http://www.reflector.com/news/ecu-tuition-increasing-2010-11-2011-12-41401
http://blogs.newsobserver.com/campusnotes/unc-tuition-to-get-a-look-tuesday