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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.
"Very unusual."
Markus Dubber, professor of law, in an article in The New York Times on a homeless panhandler arrested on loitering charges who is contending in court that a state law banning begging violates his right to free speech. Dubber was commenting on a state judge's ruling in opposition to prior federal court decisions.
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"The findings have important implications. But I wouldn't interpret these findings as a reason to begin drinking alcohol. The message is that a small amount is OK, and drinking to intoxication can be harmful."
Joan M. Dorn, associate professor of social and preventive medicine, in an article in The New York Times on UB research that shows that women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol may reduce their risk of nonfatal heart attack, provided that they do not become intoxicated.
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"We know that if it's enough to slur your speech or alter your behavior it's too much, even for your heart. It's kind of a marker for a whole different lifestyle—women who get intoxicated might be very different from those who don't. It may also be a marker for the way certain women metabolize alcohol."
Joan Dorn, associate professor of social and preventive medicine, in an article distributed by Reuters Health and Reuters on research that shows that while women who drink are at lower risk of having a nonfatal heart attack than women who abstain from alcohol, getting drunk once a month or more sharply increases their risk.
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"I really believe this city is pregnant and ready to deliver. And to be part of a renaissance like this is just hugely satisfying."
Robert Shibley, professor of architecture and director of the Urban Design Project, in an article in the Toronto Star on plans the City of Buffalo has for redevelopment of its waterfront.
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