Office of University Communications - Penn in the Newshttp://www.upenn.edu/pennnews/penn.phpRecent news items featuring the University of Pennsylvania.en-ushttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssFri, 20 Nov 2009 11:02:36 -0500minicola@pobox.upenn.edu (Steve Minicola)Better Paydays Aheadhttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704204304574544073895780160.htmlThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says salaries are trending toward recovery.http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704204304574544073895780160.htmlEntering Cadbury Fray Would Put Ferrero Outside Its Comfort Zonehttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704533904574543650732410692.htmlThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Raphael Amit of the Wharton School discusses Ferrero's Cadbury takeover bid. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704533904574543650732410692.htmlGift Cards Are Useful; Give Me Cashhttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703811604574530041007151468.html?mod=googlenews_wsjThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Joel Waldfogel of the Wharton School, cited for his book, "Scroogenomics: Why You Shouldn't Buy Presents for the Holidays," says gift cards are a "a value-preserving choice." http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703811604574530041007151468.html?mod=googlenews_wsjPlay It Again, Piano Manhttp://www.philly.com/inquirer/magazine/70349737.htmlWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500David Grazian of the School of Arts and Sciences says piano bars are enjoying renewed popularity.http://www.philly.com/inquirer/magazine/70349737.htmlWestbrook at Center of Concussion Controversyhttp://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/70350092.htmlWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Douglas Smith of the School of Medicine comments on the health ramifications of Philadelphia Eagle Brian Westbrook's recent concussion.http://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/70350092.htmlHalf of U.S. Children Will Use Food Stamps, Study Findshttp://www.philly.com/philly/news/homepage/70349682.html?viewAll=yWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Chad Dion Lassiter of the School of Social Policy and Practice says malnourishment in children is a gateway to more serious issues.http://www.philly.com/philly/news/homepage/70349682.html?viewAll=yHistorically Black Colleges and Universities in a Time of Economic Crisishttp://www.aaup.org/AAUP/pubsres/academe/2009/ND/Feat/gasm.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Mary Frances Berry of the School of Arts and Sciences says historically black colleges have been hit especially hard during the recession.http://www.aaup.org/AAUP/pubsres/academe/2009/ND/Feat/gasm.htm Black Power Has Arrived -- With Some New Challengeshttp://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/nation/washington/congress/70351642.htmlWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Mary Frances Berry of the School of Arts and Sciences discusses African-American advancement.http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/nation/washington/congress/70351642.htmlDemocracy's War Problemhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bal-op.wars18nov18,0,207183.storyWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Bruce Newsome of the School of Arts and Sciences authors an op-ed exploring democratic nations' propensity for engaging in military stalemates.http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bal-op.wars18nov18,0,207183.storyHeart Pump Shows Promisehttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB125847157657352165.htmlWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Lee Goldberg of the School of Medicine discusses new mechanical-heart-pump technology.http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125847157657352165.htmlCity Trying to Make Sense of Brutal Gang Rapehttp://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/nation_world/70354217.htmlWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Peggy Reeves Sanday of the School of Arts and Sciences offers insight into the crowd mentality that can lead to gang rape. http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/nation_world/70354217.htmlPrivate-Equity Funding Plunges 62% at Calpers Amid Fee Reviewhttp://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a1Zm6rd4t2pc&pos=7 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Pavel Savor of the Wharton School discusses the state of private-equity firms. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a1Zm6rd4t2pc&pos=7 Urban Art Series Begins at the Arthur Ross Galleryhttp://www.ucreview.com/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=86&twindow=&mad=&sdetail=1776&wpage=1&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reoption=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=2320&hn=ucreview&he=.comWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500The Arthur Ross Gallery's exhibit, "The Urban Experience: Selected Prints 1963-2000," is featured. http://www.ucreview.com/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=86&twindow=&mad=&sdetail=1776&wpage=1&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reoption=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=2320&hn=ucreview&he=.comHow to DoS a Federal Wiretaphttp://howto.techworld.com/networking/3206539/how-to-dos-a-federal-wiretap/?intcmp=hwt-hm-l Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Micah Sherr of Computer and Information Science discusses his research on anti-wiretap technology.http://howto.techworld.com/networking/3206539/how-to-dos-a-federal-wiretap/?intcmp=hwt-hm-l Can the Law Keep Up with Technology? http://edition.cnn.com/2009/TECH/11/17/law.technology/Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Andrea Matwyshyn of the Wharton School says enforcement laws can't keep up with cutting-edge technology.http://edition.cnn.com/2009/TECH/11/17/law.technology/