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September 8, 2014
“The anthem became inscribed in an almost genetic way as part of our DNA makeup,” said Mark Clague, associate professor of music, regarding Francis Scott Key’s “The Star-Spangled Banner,” which celebrates its bicentennial Sept. 14.
The Baltimore Sun -
September 7, 2014
Reuven Avi-Yonah, professor of law, takes issue with Burger King’s assertion that it doesn’t expect “meaningful tax savings” when the company adopts a new legal address in Canada through the purchase of Tim Hortons.
Bloomberg Businessweek -
September 7, 2014
”Most kids experience school as one damn course after another; there’s nothing to build connections between the courses that they take. … It’s like if I were to give you a jigsaw puzzle and throw 500 pieces on the table and say, ‘Oh, by the way, I’m not going to show you the box top as to how they fit together,'” said Bob Bain, associate professor of history and education.
The New York Times -
September 7, 2014
Comments by Dr. Lisa Hammer, assistant professor of pediatrics and communicable diseases, were featured in a story about the success of Brazil’s network of breast milk banks, which have dramatically reduced infant mortality.
The Associated Press -
September 4, 2014
“Halliburton did not admit negligence in today’s settlement but the fact that they agreed to pay over $1 billion raises anew questions about why the Justice Department did not charge the company criminally for its role in causing the Gulf oil spill,” said David Uhlmann, director of the Environmental Law and Policy Program.
USA Today -
September 4, 2014
Jeffrey Wilson, associate professor of earth and environmental sciences and associate curator of the Museum of Paleontology, was quoted in an article about the discovery of the most complete fossil ever found of a super-massive dinosaur.
Scientific American -
September 4, 2014
“If Detroit is able to successfully restructure its debt and have a sustainable financial plan going forward that isn’t mired in corruption, that will be a blueprint around the country,” said John Pottow, professor of law
The Guardian (U.K.) -
September 3, 2014
“People expressing negative opinions about restaurants, hotels, stage performances, the quality of service they receive, have been doing that for a long time. Now through Twitter or Facebook, it’s very simple for people who are not professional journalists to reach thousands of other individuals. Generally speaking, those private individuals are subject to the same laws and standards as professional journalists,” said Len Niehoff, adjunct professor of law.
Detroit Free Press -
September 3, 2014
Dr. Lisa Newman, professor of surgery and director of the U-M Breast Care Center, was quoted in a story about research that shows a double mastectomy does not help most women.
The Associated Press -
September 3, 2014
“I know it’s negative attention, but who else are the Republican candidates? I’m not so sure. All you’re trying to do is keep your name in the conversation,” said Michael Heaney, assistant professor of organizational studies and political science, regarding Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s indictment for alleged abuse of power.
International Business Times
