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Because of their expertise and reputations, members of the UB faculty and staff are sought out by reporters who quote them in print, broadcast and online publications around the world. Here is a sampling of recent media coverage in which UB is mentioned prominently.
"There's not ethical justification for studies that involve dosing of humans of any age with pesticides, by the government or anybody else."
Alan Lockwood, professor of neurology, in an article on pesticides in the April issue of Vegetarian Times.
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"I believe it's a strategic blunder on their part. My feeling is that they don't think there is that much buying power, but I am certain they're mistaken. If customers are given what they are looking for, they will be willing to pay, even at a higher price."
Arun Jain, professor and chair of marketing, in an article on KazInform.com (Kazakhstan) on special sportswear that allows Muslim women to compete while covering their bodies and heads in a way that remains true to their faith and the major sportswear manufacturers who could be missing out on an opportunity to break into an emerging market.
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"She was a cultural icon. [She was] enormously important, presenting female sexuality in a powerful way."
Elayne Rapping, professor of American studies, in an article in the Riverside Press-Enterprise, on pop icon Madonna, who is scheduled to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, a small but growing cutting-edge festival held in inland Southern California.
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