Iranian Protesters Maintain Rallies

Protesters hit the streets of Tehran again Tuesday to express anger over election results they say were manipulated to keep Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in power. The government has begun cracking down harder on the demonstrations that have turned deadly, while reaction from world leaders remains subdued, CNN reported. Supporters of moderate Mir Hossein Mousavi, who finished a distant second in Friday's balloting, have been demonstrating in Tehran and other Iranian cities to protest what they said were rigged results.

National News

In the Eye of the Storm: Why Some People Stayed Behind
Stanford University psychologist Nicole Stephens and her colleagues decided to compare the views of outside observers with the perspectives of the New Orleans residents who actually rode out Katrina.
Hurricane Wind Tunnel Media Day Announced
The Wind Tunnel building is located on Paint Branch Drive near the intersection of Campus Drive and Paint Branch Drive. Bldg.
Taken by Storm: Hurricane Experts Available
HOW TO RESPOND DURING AND AFTER THE STORM Peter Bishop, UH associate professor of human development and consumer science, can discuss a strategic plan for evacuation and can explore the potential long-term economic and social repercussions
Moving Away Lowers Re-incarceration Risk for Parolees
Using the occurrence of Hurricane Katrina- which ravaged numerous neighborhoods throughout the Louisiana Gulf Coast- as a natural experiment, David Kirk, sociologist at The University of Texas at Austin, was able to examine how consequentia
Hurricane Tip Sheet from The Methodist Hospital in Houston
Dr. Jeff Kalina, associate director of emergency medicine with The Methodist Hospital in Houston, says it's important to have extra refills of medications in case the storm forces stores to close down for a number of days.
Patients on Dialysis Must Plan Ahead During Hurricane Season
Patients who are dependent on their dialysis equipment should plan to leave town when a storm approaches, said Dr. Jeff Kalina, associate director of emergency medicine with The Methodist Hospital in Houston.
Hurricane Experts at the Florida State University
Patrick F. Maroney, the Kathryn Magee Kip Professor and director of the Florida Catastrophic Storm Risk Management Center, ( 850) 644-8217; pmaroney@ cob.fsu. edu Housed in the FSU College of Business, the Florida Catastrophic Storm Risk Ma

Entertainment

Researchers Find 4 Factors for Success of Movie Sequels
The top four factors turned out to be parent brand awareness ( whether the public is aware of the parent movie), distribution intensity ( the number of theater screens expected for opening weekend), parent brand image ( if the first movie w
Changes in Science and Media Demand Evolution in Science Communication
" Factor in changes in the media landscape that have created audience fragmentation and ever fewer quality sources of science news, and it is clear changes in science communication are needed to better engage the public on science-related i

Human Rights

Coffee Company Combats Human Trafficking, One Cup at a Time
But recently, Storyville made the radical decision to give away everything earned during the month of May- not just profits, but every penny from every sale- to International Justice Mission ( IJM), a human rights agency that rescues victim
More Than Two Million People Living Outside Displacement Camps Face Appalling Conditions in Pakistan
WASHINGTON, July 2/ PRNewswire-USNewswire/- Pakistan's central and regional governments must urgently do more to assist the more than two million people who have fled escalating fighting in northwestern Pakistan but do not have access to ai
Dr. Charlita Shelton Selected to Speak at the Adult Higher Education Alliance Annual Conference
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 2/ PRNewswire/- University of the Rockies President Dr. Charlita Shelton has been selected to speak at the 29th Annual Adult Higher Education Alliance Conference being held Oct. 6-9 in Chicago, Ill.
Reza Pahlavi of Iran, Principal Opponent of the Islamic Regime in Iran, Opening Remarks
The Spirit of the movement will permeate every home and workplace, public and private, grinding the government to a halt until there is no exit for tyrants, but yielding to the victory of human rights and democracy in Iran.
National 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal Tour Launch
Murphy will be joined by gay, lesbian and straight veterans, including Eric Alva, the first wounded veteran in the Iraq War; Jarrod Chlapowski, a former U.S. Army Korean linguist who opted to not re-enlist because of DADT and is currently a
Amnesty International Charges Impunity for War Crimes in Gaza and Southern Israel Recipe for Further
WASHINGTON, July 1/ PRNewswire-USNewswire/- Israeli forces killed hundreds of unarmed Palestinian civilians and destroyed thousands of homes in Gaza in attacks which breached the laws of war, Amnesty International concluded in a new 117-pag
Workers Uniting Condemns Military Coup in Honduras
Workers Uniting, representing 3.5 million workers in North America, the UK and Ireland, unequivocally condemns the military coup and kidnapping of the democratically elected President of Honduras, Manuel Zelaya.
Gates Plan May Be Beginning of the End of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Organizations and individuals who have endorsed or endorsed consideration of the use of executive action based on the legal theories outlined in the Palm Center's study include Secretary Gates, 77 members of Congress, the New York Times edi
Amnesty International Says Accountability is Key to Normalization in Russia's Chechnya and North Cau
WASHINGTON, June 30/ PRNewswire-USNewswire/- Only full accountability for the human rights violations that have been taking place over the past decade and more can bring real normalization to Chechnya and the North Caucasus, Amnesty Interna
Legendary Trial Lawyer William H. (Billy) Murphy Jr. to Join Henry & Associates in Filing Wrongful D
The suit demands that a jury award judgment against Defendants Prince George's County, Prince George's County Police Department, Prince George's County Correctional Center, Mary Lou McDonough ( Interim Director of the Prince George's County

Money

Babson College And Wellesley Centers For Women Partner To Launch U.S.-Saudi Women's Forum On Social
The Center for Women's Leadership at Babson College creates, supports and disseminates best practices for women's entrepreneurial leadership through educational excellence, innovative professional development and outreach and research that
Supreme Court Decision Important to I-O Psychologists and Testing Profession
Several I-O psychologists from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology ( SIOP) are now available to the media to discuss the case, testing, testing law, what the decision means for employers, how to create valid tests, and
Newswise - Throughout the Ricci v. DeStefano case, great attention has been paid to the nature and v
Several I-O psychologists from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology ( SIOP) are now available to the media to discuss the case, testing, testing law, what the decision means for employers, how to create valid tests, and
Improving Physical Review Letters
The effort is intended to reaffirm the PRL editors' commitment to ensuring that readers learn about all the latest significant developments in physics research.
Smart Grid System to Lower Costs, Reduce Waste
Based on the real-time pricing technology, the system will allow the University to purchase power at times of the day when demand is low and sell excess power back to the larger power grid.
PCAsso Diagnostics Wins Most Innovative Technology Award
PCAsso Diagnostics is developing a novel imaging technology, called Poly-Chromatic Angiography ( PCA), which was invented by Samir Tari, MD during his tenure in the Department of Ophthalmology at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Tari
USAID Awards $8.5 Million to UNC Water and Sanitation Project in Southeast Asia
The program, called WaterSHED ( Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Enterprise Development), is a joint effort between UNC's Gillings School of Global Public Health, Kenan-Flagler Business School and the Kenan Institute-Asia.
The Great American Adhocracy
Expert Biography- Barry L. Ritholtz, author, Bailout Nation, founder of " The Big Picture", and CEO and Director of Equity Research at Fusion IQ
Nobel Laureate Lee Hartwell to Retire as President and Director of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research C
Hartwell, who will turn 70 in October, says he informed the board's executive committee more than a year ago of his desire to retire and to begin the transition to new leadership.
Fashion Retailers Cutting Costs and Inventory Amid the Economy Crisis
Newswise- The economy has been in crisis for some time now, but Karen Videtic, chair of the Department of Fashion Design and Merchandising at Virginia Commonwealth University, says that clothing retailers are just adjusting now, and consume

California Local

Evidence Mounts Against New UC Chancellor
SACRAMENTO – Today´s Chicago Tribune directly connects Linda Katehi, the incoming University of California, Davis chancellor, with the admissions scandal at the University of Illinois, which is currently being investigated by federal authorities.
"Ten Cent Night" at Burbank's Victory Theatre
A complex comedy-drama about a country song and the lives (and loves) of the people connected with it.
California Coastal Cleanup Day Prepares to Celebrate Its 25th Anniversary
SAN FRANCISCO/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The California Coastal Commission is proud to announce that the state's biggest volunteer event, California Coastal Cleanup Day, is preparing to celebrate its 25th Anniversary.
Joint Committee Approves Senator Leno´s Family Court Audit Request
SACRAMENTO – The Joint Legislative Audit Committee late yesterday approved a request from Senator Mark Leno to audit and evaluate the California Family Court system and its use of court appointees in child custody disputes. The 14-member Committee approved the audit request with a 12-0 bipartisan vote, authorizing the California State Auditor to investigate and report on family courts in the counties of Marin and Sacramento.
Mayor Newsom Launches New Online Resource for San Franciscans in Need of Medi-Cal and Food Stamps
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Today Mayor Gavin Newsom launched an innovative new online resource, www.benefitsSF.org that allows San Francisco residents to use an online application, electronic signature, and webcam to see if they´re eligible for Medi-Cal and Food Stamps.
Jury Returns Sentence of Life Imprisonment Without Possibility of Release for Gang Member
SAN FRANCISCO—A jury recommended a sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of release for Dennis Cyrus, Jr., United States Attorney Joseph P.
Committee Strikes Down Fair Sentencing for Youth Act
SACRAMENTO – Despite passing the Senate with bipartisan support, SB 399 – The Fair Sentencing for Youth Act – failed (3-4) in the Assembly Public Safety Committee.
SAG Mourns Actor Karl Malden
Los Angeles — Screen Actors Guild joins the world in mourning renowned actor Karl Malden, who died today.
NEWSOM FOR CALIFORNIA RAISES MORE THAN $1.6 MILLION THIS PERIOD TO BRING NEW DIRECTION TO CALIFORNIA
More Than 3,600 Donors Help Raise Over $1 Million Online.
EPA Administrator: recorded remarks on California Waiver decision
WASHINGTON – EPA is granting California´s waiver request enabling the state to enforce its greenhouse gas emissions standards for new motor vehicles, beginning with the current model year.
Goal Achieved! John Garamendi Raises more than $300,000 in a month and a half for Congressional Bid
Proven Democrat has Solid Fundraising Showing, Diverse Coalitions of Supporters.
Bakersfield or bust? California Hot Rod Reunion Hosts the World, Oct. 16-18
BAKERSFIELD, CALIF.
700,000 SEIU Workers Endorse John Garamendi for Congress
A champion for universal health care, higher education, and economic opportunity, Garamendi will stand up for working families in Washington, DC.
MAYOR GAVIN NEWSOM ANNOUNCES KEY CAMPAIGN APPOINTMENTS
Ricky Le and Abbe Ross Named to Top Posts.
Ventura County Sheriff Bob Brooks Endorses Nava for Attorney General
Sheriff Brooks Says Nava Has the Experience to be California Attorney General.
CSU Faculty Questions Chancellor's Leadership, Half-Baked Budget Plan
CSU Chancellor Reed & his administration have focused for years on their own perks, spent millions on labor consultants and done little to advocate for adequate CSU funding; now their incomplete CSU budget proposal would address less than half the projected shortfall, leaving a $300 million deficit with no plan to close it; tens of thousands of students are at risk of losing out on a college education.
Honky Tonk Fairytale
Ten Cent Night, a sensational new play at the Victory Theatre Center in Burbank, hits all the right buttons. Funny and touching.
The Budget and California's Future
With this year´s unprecedented drop in state revenues, policymakers were forced to confront the problem of preserving programs and services that the public values – like affordable higher education and state parks – using the extremely limited resources at our disposal. We recognize the need to reduce spending; however, we do not believe it is in the state´s best interests, either financially or morally, to eliminate entire programs. Our real-world job – the one the public expects policymakers to do – is to find a way to balance the budget, ensure the state´s economic recovery and financial health, and preserve programs and services Californians care about.
Musical "Fellowship! at the Falcon Theatre
An award-winning musical parody of "The Fellowship of the Ring" with extraordinary comic appeal; more than a spoof, more than a lampoon, it's a festival of fun!
LA Roadster Club does it the 45th time!
An annual Roadster Exhbition & Swap Meet at the LA Fairplex, put on by the Los Angeles Roadster Club, and featuring show-quality pre-1937 roadsters.
Contra Costa roads will become unsafe state raids gas tax
Contra Costa roads will deteriorate, become unsafe if state steals $50 million in local gas tax, public employees union warns; Campaign to inform public starts on Saturday.
FIGHT FOR FUNDING: AIDS CUTS KILL
Youth activists sound the alarm on the impact of proposed budget cuts.
Serious Injury Traffic Collision in Chula Vista
At approximately 12:48 PM today, officers from the Chula Vista Police Department responded to a report of a traffic collision near in the 200 block of Glover Ave.
Melahat Rafiei Endorses Nava
Orange County - Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara) announced yesterday that he has been endorsed by Melahat Rafiei for California Attorney General. "Pedro Nava is the most qualified person to serve as California´s next Attorney General.
Jackie Speier Speaking at AAUW National Convention This Weekend
Women Leaders from around U.S. to Meet in St.