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Significant new method for characterizing density wave features
Science Daily – July 10
In a paper published in The Astronomical Journal Dr Xiaolei Zhang, of the Naval Research Laboratory, and Dr Ronald J. Buta, of the University of Alabama, report that they have developed an accurate and widely-applicable method for characterizing density wave features in galaxies…
Nature and Science (Bulgaria) – July 10
PhysOrg.com – July 10

Crowd warmly welcomes Obama
Tuscaloosa News – July 10
…“Alabama is pretty important for him because he’s going to have to do well among African-American voters, and Hilary Clinton has a real strength there," said David Lanoue, chair of the University of Alabama political science department…

Brotherly Love
Tuscaloosa News – July 10
…The RISE program is a beautiful facility for the youngsters in Tuscaloosa. If you have a child with special needs, Tuscaloosa is a great place to be…In the fall, Ian will attend Crossing Point at the University of Alabama, a program that teaches job and life skills…

Old School: Alabama grad donates million-dollar Ferrari
Autoblog.com – July 10
…The university sold the car for upwards of $1 million under an arrangement that will provide Mr. and Mrs. Westfaul with dividends on which to live for the remainder of their lives, after which the interest from the capital will go towards a scholarship fund…

AU professor developed system, wins $100,000
Birmingham News – July 10
…the Alabama Launchpad Business Plan Competition. Sponsors were the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama and six state universities: Alabama A&M, Alabama State, Auburn, the University of Alabama, University of Alabama-Birmingham and University of Alabama-Huntsville…

Saban’s first game is must-see TV
Tuscaloosa News – July 10
…For a second straight year, UA finds itself in a situation where its season opener is under strong consideration by the Lincoln Financial Services Network for its 11:30 a.m. telecast. The Crimson Tide’s opponent, Western Carolina, isn’t compelling, but the story line of Saban’s first game is a natural draw…

TCT students take bronze at TV competition
Tuscaloosa News – July 10
Both Latham and Sikes participated in the Television Production program at TCT for four years. They plan to major in film and television production at UA, where they already have jobs thanks, in part, to Raines.