Race not inevitable says UCSB study on bias and learning
Leonard Pitts cites a UCSB study in PNAS showing people misremember words from racially grouped players unless jerseys emphasize team, arguing racism is learned behavior not an inescapable fate. The column notes implications for overcoming prejudice and cites contact details for the author.
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Vitamin A excess linked to hip fractures in older women
A study in JAMA finds postmenopausal women with high retinol intake from food and supplements face almost double the risk of hip fractures versus those with lower intake. Researchers note the effect likely stems from retinol harming calcium absorption, not beta carotene.
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Correction on Parade Rebroadcast Rights
The Gazette notes KCRG TV9 did not have rights to rebroadcast the Orange Bowl Parade Tuesday morning. A photo outline in Tuesday editions misreported plans to rebroadcast the parade. The Gazette invites reader comments on accuracy and will publish corrections or clarifications as needed.
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Gazette backs future by soy ink and recycling drive
The Gazette promotes a greener future by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Sixth Street SW or via the nearest recycling site.
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Bloomberg sworn in as New York mayor
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg was sworn in as New York City mayor on New Year’s Day. He called for shared sacrifice to meet city challenges, pledging a 20 percent staffing cut at City Hall and urging officials to do the same.
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