E-briefing Archive

June 2001
The lowdown on laughter: business, medical, cultural, social and developmental implications

Reading for fun and profit: What's the hot type for the summer, and what does it mean for the bottom line of the publishing industry.

Sprawl: the newest expletive

May 2001
Energy, Economics and the Environment: Where we wtand, where we're going

April 2001
Jobs and recruiting: the outlook for spring 2001 college grads

Working girls: Take Our Daughters to Work Day 2001

March 2001
Truth or consequences: a look at lying Our annual celebration of lying and tall-tale telling is fast approaching with April Fool's Day less than a week away. Following fast will be the April 15 tax deadline, a time when Americans will cheat on their taxes to the tune of a $200 billion annual loss to the government. So, we look at the truth about lying.

It's all very taxing: April 15 looms, the estate tax comes under fire and President Bush pushes for a tax cut.

February 2001
Energy: As we watch California turn from the Golden State to the brownout state and tensions in the Middle East raise new fears about oil supplies and oil prices, we look ahead to cleaner coal, higher gasoline prices and more energy conservation.

Presidents' Day: With Monday, Feb. 19, approaching and with the first president of the 21st century just sworn in, it's time to take a look at some of the men who have served before him, and those who followed their dad's footsteps into the nation's highest office. We even include few that hardly ever get any attention. And we can't omit the February favorites: Washington and Lincoln. We look at the future, too. Will we ever vote a female into the Oval Office? Also, how are the presidents taught in schools these days?

January 2001
The Super Bowl and beyond: Super Sunday is just days away, and the pre-game hype is just another example of how sports in our society have taken on a larger-than-life importance. Is this a good thing? And why have we become so consumed with sports as a pastime?

Weighty matters: obesity is reaching epidemic proportions in America, and the rest of the world is catching up. Carrying too much weight has serious medical, psychological and societal consequences.

December 2000
"2001: A Space Odyssey" debuted in movie theaters 33 years ago as a glimpse into the future and a film with a message. Now that 2001 is upon us for real, we can look back to ask what has been the impact and prophetic accuracy of this unique film and novel.

Take a timely look at the topic of time.

During the last holiday season of the 2nd millennium, take a peek at Christmas (and spirituality) past, present and future.

November 2000
Revel in retail: the commercial Christmas season is upon us. Whether your attitude is "Ho-Ho-Ho" or "No-No-No!" it's crunch time for retailers and shoppers.

There's no such thing as a silent night anymore. As a society, we'll be ringing in 2001 with more noise ringing in our ears than ever. The audio assault of daily life is a hidden hazard affecting children and the rest of us at school, work and play.

The Future of the European Union: It's been nearly two years since the euro became the official currency of the European Union (Jan. 1, 1999). Yet, the euro remains a troubled and controversial currency. Should Americans care about the euro and the European Union (EU)? Are the euro's difficulties a sign of trouble ahead for the EU? What does the future hold for the European Community? Will this coalition blossom into a federation that rivals the United States or take on some of the burdens that now fall on American shoulders?

October 2000
Solving Midterm Problems at School Find out what to do when your child runs into problems at school, whether it's a bad report card for a sixth grader or a teen off to college and struggling to adapt. Discover what approaches and what programs have been most successful at improving student success.

Halloween Guide: Find out why this holiday is for adults as much as children. Learn how to keep vampires away and why vampire bats aren't as frightening as many people think. We'll also share some safety tips from our early childhood experts.

September 2000
Campaign 2000: the impact of the debates, Internet trends in politics, and a look at crucial issues yet to surface.

August 2000
A Look at the Olympics: its history, its future, risks to female athletes, security, an Internet guide to Olympic sites and more

Labor Day: A broad look at the workplace and its future

A New Look at Something "Old?"Grandparenting Today

July 2000
No vacations for cops (or criminals): crime cycles peak in July and August

First came the Baby Boomers, then came their kids: the tweens

Get ready, get set for back to school: issues range from health to violence concerns

June 2000
The cooling industry is red-hot: all about air conditioning

Summer survival that's kid friendly

Slavery's legacy and possible reparations debated as Juneteenth (June 19) nears

Get set for fun and fireworks on the Fourth history and safety tips

May 2000
Collges moving toward a wireless world

It's straight from diplomas to dollars for college grads.

As elections loom large, what's the future of polling.

April 2000
Academics play the role of presidential adviser: recipes for aiding America

Mom has her day coming: What does it mean to be a mother in America today?

An environmental e-briefing: What's ahead for the earth.

March 2000
Spring Break trends: not necessarily sun and sand

Campaign 2000: primaries and possibilities

What's coming with TV blockbuster programming

What's ahead for the teaching profession

Play ball! Will new developments in baseball prove to be hits or errors?

February 2000
Coming trends for leisure, life and work

Dilbert alert: engineers get the last laugh this month

Taxing observations from UC faculty

Cyberfiction: will it ever click?

January 2000
Looking to Valentine's Day: the ideal partner depends on where (or when) you live.

The academic tradition of tenure is reshaping and reforming under new pressures.

With the approach of Black History Month: current perils and future promise for African Americans

November 1999
Working abroad a broadening trend; UC professor scouts out armies of Armageddon

Holiday survival tips: combatting commercialism, serving up the scoop on Santa and toy trends

Gift suggestions from "idea elves;" cutting holiday ills; Christmas in other cultures; and more

October 1999
Arriving late a way of life

Our changing sense of the sacred

Drugs and alcohol no longer limited to "youth culture," but a senior challenge too

Travel trends in the new millennium; future career: nurses trained in the law

September 1999
New architecture on campus; new life for old suburbs; cooperative education shifts and reshapes for a new century

Parking a problem: SUVs; flood of opportunities (and recruiters) swamp college students

Appraising feminism: you've come a long way, baby?


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