Wednesday, May 14

UCLA student organists bring a powerful set of pipes

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UCLA student organists bring a powerful set of pipes Organ performance undergraduates Peter Ryan and Kyle Black introduce the Skinner organ in Royce Hall to attendees and perform a few demos. "UCLA student organists bring a powerful set of pipes"

Organ performance undergraduates Peter Ryan and Kyle Black introduce the Skinner organ in Royce Hall to attendees and perform a few demos.


On their way: St. Louis-native Cavo hits the road for US tour

On their way: St. Louis-native Cavo hits the road for US tour A new band called Cavo is out in the limelight, and they are ready to rock. In an interview with the St. Louis-based band, the musicians talk about recording and writing music, touring and their excitement with being signed onto a major record label. Check out their tour dates at www.myspace.com/cavomusic. "On their way: St. Louis-native Cavo hits the road for US tour"

A new band called Cavo is out in the limelight, and they are ready to rock. In an interview with the St. Louis-based band, the musicians talk about recording and writing music, touring and their excitement with being signed onto a major record label. Check out their tour dates at www.myspace.com/cavomusic. More »

Analyst harnesses power of networks in hunt for prime numbers

Analyst harnesses power of networks in hunt for prime numbers Eight of some of the largest prime numbers have been found at UCLA's campus, making UCLA one of the most productive members in the cooperative effort to find successively larger primes. This is a testimony not only to UCLA, but also to the power of distributed computing, the sharing of work across computers, to solve the world's many problems. "Analyst harnesses power of networks in hunt for prime numbers"

Eight of some of the largest prime numbers have been found at UCLA's campus, making UCLA one of the most productive members in the cooperative effort to find successively larger primes. This is a testimony not only to UCLA, but also to the power of distributed computing, the sharing of work across computers, to solve the world's many problems. More »

Uptick in consumer confidence may herald recovery

Uptick in consumer confidence may herald recovery 2009 was accompanied by one of the biggest losses in U.S. stock market history. The economy seemed to be stuck in a rut, with bank bailouts and plummeting stock indexes. But measurements of consumer confidence before the arrival of 2010 showed that consumer confidence is up 2.3 points. Does this small victory accurately indicate our nation's economic future? "Uptick in consumer confidence may herald recovery"

2009 was accompanied by one of the biggest losses in U.S. stock market history. The economy seemed to be stuck in a rut, with bank bailouts and plummeting stock indexes. But measurements of consumer confidence before the arrival of 2010 showed that consumer confidence is up 2.3 points. Does this small victory accurately indicate our nation's economic future? More »

Food truck fleet, city hall clash over zoning code

Food truck fleet, city hall clash over zoning code

Gourmet food truck vendors in Santa Monica convened on Jan. 10 following the closure of the mobile food court at 14th Street and Santa Monica Boulevard by the city. In an effort to save the venue for future food truck use, vendors, lawyers and foodies alike are making sure that the zoning ordinance is being reviewed by the city council.

"Food truck fleet, city hall clash over zoning code"

Gourmet food truck vendors in Santa Monica convened on Jan. 10 following the closure of the mobile food court at 14th Street and Santa Monica Boulevard by the city. In an effort to save the venue for future food truck use, vendors, lawyers and foodies alike are making sure that the zoning ordinance is being reviewed by the city council.

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Aficionados explain the victories and vices of the video game world

Aficionados explain the victories and vices of the video game world

Experienced undergraduates and Professor Larry Tuch, who leads a video game design class for the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, explore the elements of a good game. Learn why players get addicted, how playing can tighten social bonds, and where the industry may be headed in the future.

"Aficionados explain the victories and vices of the video game world"

Experienced undergraduates and Professor Larry Tuch, who leads a video game design class for the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, explore the elements of a good game. Learn why players get addicted, how playing can tighten social bonds, and where the industry may be headed in the future.

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