Dateline Rice for April 27, 2016

FEATURED ITEM

Kerry explains why religion is relevant to US foreign policy
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry spoke at Rice April 26 about the role of religion in foreign policy during an event hosted by Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. Douglas Brinkley, professor of history, discusses the speech during the WABC report.
The Washington Post
http://wapo.st/1SPy1kL
Kerry: Understanding world religions has foreign policy payoff
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This also appeared in San Antonio Express-News.)
http://bit.ly/242NIdL
As Obama ups ante in Syria, Secretary of State Kerry to speak at Rice
Houston Chronicle (This also appeared in Daily News 724, MENA Focus and Wopular.)
http://bit.ly/1UgXUsT
http://bit.ly/1YTyqRJ
Secretary of State Kerry attacks religious intolerance in Rice University speech
Houston Public Media
http://bit.ly/1WSLI2m
Kerry draws link between religion, foreign policy
Voice of America (This also appeared in 21 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/1SPxU8O
WABC
http://bit.ly/24jTJ2r (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast.)
Aleppo death toll mounts; rescue workers killed
The Comment (This also appeared in Abruzzo.)
http://bit.ly/236hF6O
Kerry on terrorism’s appeal: ‘Regular meals, companionship’ — not necessarily religion
CNS News
http://bit.ly/1VSmOks
US to enhance religious training at embassies to ‘make America safe’: Kerry
Sputnik
http://bit.ly/26u3zRf
KPRC
http://bit.ly/1VCb9Ws
Usa, Kerry: In ogni nostra sede diplomatica all’estero ci saranno specialisti in ambito religioso
Il Velino (An English translation of the article appears online.)
http://bit.ly/1VSlXQH
Kerry: Religion ist Faktor der Politik
Die Tagespost (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1YTBMnv

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Will North Carolina’s anti-LGBT bathroom law be the downfall of Gov. Pat McCrory?
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science, is quoted in an article about the politics of anti-LGBT laws.
Huffpost Queer Voices
http://huff.to/1TdLtcw

Saudi Arabia pledges economic overhaul to end ‘addiction to oil’
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow in Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted about Saudi Aramco.
Financial Times (Subscription required.)
http://on.ft.com/1T4DL49

PT e democracia, uma relacao dificil
Sergio Fausto, contributing expert for the Latin America Initiative at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and executive superintendent of Fundação Instituto Fernando Henrique Cardoso, authored an op-ed.
Estado (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1SPD30B

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Houston Area Survey 2016: Harris County becoming more Democratic
Findings from the 2016 Kinder Houston Area Survey are reported. Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science, fellow in political science at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and fellow at Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted in the La Voz article. Stephen Klineberg, founding director of Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research and a professor of sociology, is quoted in the Bisnow article.
Houston Chronicle (This also appeared in Off the Kuff.)
http://bit.ly/1T4v0XR
Survey: Houstonians prefer these kinds of homes
Houston Business Journal (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1WSG8wF
Latest Houston Area Survey shows Houstonians upbeat despite setbacks
Bisnow
http://bit.ly/1rzqBWZ
En Houston ven con buenos ojos a inmigrantes ‘sin papeles’
Telemundo Houston (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/21fdfez
Sondeo: Caída del apoyo hispano a los republicanos beneficia a los demócratas en el Condado de Harris
La Voz (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/242P1Jx

Still debating the Trump effect in Texas
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science, fellow in political science at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and fellow at Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted about the presidential primaries.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1TwpZKr
Cruz and Kasich alliance ‘pathetic’
You Don’t Know Football
http://bit.ly/1T4wIs4
Clinton, Trump look to dominate primaries
The Comment
http://bit.ly/1NzKtTx
What’s the deal? Voters cheer, jeer, shrug off GOP pact
Sacred Heart
http://bit.ly/1TdKlFH
Anti-Trump pact unites his rivals on eve of 5 primaries
NYSE Post
http://bit.ly/1WpKRFM
Cruz, Kasich unveil divide-and-conquer anti-Trump strategy
Gadgets & Technology News
http://bit.ly/1VC5dwv
On Election Eve for 5 states, Trump rips Cruz and Kasich
Fredonia Leader
http://bit.ly/1YTzxAJ
Mississippi GOP has no plans to stack delegates, strategist says
Wingate Wire
http://bit.ly/1XW5ubo
GOP primary turnout up 60 percent over 2012
KTRH
http://bit.ly/242X6hw
http://bit.ly/1MZnoK0 (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast.)
http://bit.ly/1XW790H (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast.)
Anti-Trump pact unites his rivals on day of 5 primaries
North Jersey
http://bit.ly/1YTF3DA
Doomed to fail? Cruz-Kasich alliance is high risk
Herald Democrat
http://bit.ly/1NzW5G2
Trump und Clinton setzen Siegeszug fort
Focus (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1rzvNdC

Teens host pet walk to benefit adoption center
The inaugural Bark for BARC Pet Walk will be held at Rice April 30.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This also appeared in Defender Network.)
http://bit.ly/1pEYELE
http://bit.ly/1pF0bBr

Board split on hopping aboard Metro buses and trains
Christof Spieler ’97, senior lecturer of architecture, is mentioned in an article about Houston’s Metro buses.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/242NSSt

BROADCAST

Dan Rather: The GOP primary is a cross between ‘Mad Max’ and ‘Wrestlemania’
Eastside Memorial High School educator Sanford Jeames has been awarded the inaugural Rather Prize. Lovett College sophomore Martin Rather is quoted.
Texas Standard (This also aired on 24 other stations.)
http://bit.ly/1TdQyS6

Can Houston’s flooding be minimized?
Phil Bedient, the Herman Brown Professor of Engineering, is quoted about the recent flooding in the Houston area.
Texas Standard (This also aired on 24 other stations.)
http://bit.ly/236nb9D

#AirbnbWhileBlack: How hidden bias shapes the sharing economy
An article mentions a study on Facebook biases conducted by Michelle “Mikki” Hebl, the Martha and Henry Malcolm Lovett Chair of Psychology and professor of psychology and management.
Boise State Public Radio
http://bit.ly/21fg0fN

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

A new use for Tesla coils: Self-assembling nanotubes
Scientists at Rice University have discovered that the strong force field emitted by a Tesla coil causes carbon nanotubes to self-assemble into long wires, a phenomenon they call “Teslaphoresis.” Research scientist Paul Cherukuri ’08 is quoted.
Product Design & Development (This also appeared in Lifeboat Foundation and Manufacturing Net.)
http://bit.ly/1WpLTl7

Medical literature may overemphasize role of hospital volume in patient outcomes
Current medical research and literature may be overemphasizing the role that hospital volume plays in patient outcomes, according to a study by researchers at Rice. Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at the Baker Institute and professor of economics, is quoted.
Health Care Business
http://bit.ly/1Ss6EeF
Study: Too much emphasis on case volumes tied to outcomes
Surgical Products Mag
http://bit.ly/1NzX359

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Egypt tries to squash rising defiance against al-Sisi regime
Kadir Yildirim, research scholar at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted about the recent protests in Egypt.
World Mag
http://bit.ly/1TdJLb1

Musical play may boost understanding and long-term learning in babies
An article mentions Anthony Brandt, associate professor of composition and theory at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music, and his study about infants and music.
HITC Lifestyle
http://bit.ly/1SAJore

Video: Venezuela’s faltering economy — What’s next?
Francisco Monaldi, a fellow in Latin American energy policy at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
AS COA
http://bit.ly/1VSrxT0

How will Mayor Turner change Houston’s streets? Here are some hints
Rice is mentioned.
Street Blog USA
http://bit.ly/21fbXjN

Ranked: The most sleep-deprived schools in America
An article mentions that Rice students get an average of 6.94 hours of sleep a night, according to an analysis by Jawbone.
The Tab
http://bit.ly/1YTyrVF

Senior receives full ride to Duke University
An article mentions that a student will conduct research at Rice over the summer.
The Hawkeye
http://bit.ly/1T4ylpB

Business and people notes
An article mentions that Jim Morgan received a certificate of leadership from Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business.
GTR News
http://bit.ly/1TdMAJg

Feel the joy! Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony April 29-30
Alumna Kimberly James ’97 is mentioned.
The Bengal
http://bit.ly/1WpMC5R

Offshore-Demokratie: Verkehrte Welt in Mauricio Macris Argentinien
Gisela Heffes, associate professor of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American studies, is mentioned.
Geschichte der Gegenwart (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1qTCExz

SPORTS

Crusaders have lofty expectations
An article mentions a Rice Invitational.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1YTxZXB
http://bit.ly/1NzIKxl

UL jumps in polls before facing ranked Southern Miss
Rice baseball is mentioned.
The Advertiser
http://bit.ly/1TwrtVg
Is this a historic year for Mississippi baseball?
Sun Herald
http://bit.ly/1TdNR2W

Cowboys should take gamble on Notre Dame linebacker
A photo of Jones College senior Darik Dillard from the 2014 Rice-University of Notre Dame football game is included.
NBC DFW
http://bit.ly/1MZcRhW

College scene: Former Lady Hornet field athletes putting solid performances together ahead of Southland championships
The J. Fred Duckett Twilight Invitational was held at Rice April 16.
The Huntsville Item
http://bit.ly/1XW5XdP

Johnny Manziel: A timeline
Johnny Manziel was suspended for half of the 2013 Rice-A&M football game.
WXII (This also appeared in WJCL.)
http://bit.ly/1XW5XKD
Johnny Manziel officially indicted on assault charges
News Fix
http://bit.ly/236g3dg

Houston Texans: 3-round mock draft
Sid Richardson College junior Youssef Machkhas authored an op-ed about the Houston Texans draft.
iSports Web
http://bit.ly/242WnwD

Millikin’s Gritti goes from lawyer to head football coach
Alumnus Brent Barnes ’93 is mentioned.
WAND
http://bit.ly/1rhR6zX
http://bit.ly/1SALS98
http://bit.ly/1SALS98
http://bit.ly/236kViL

Drew finalizes staff
Alumnus Omar-Seli Mance ’03 is mentioned.
247Sports
http://bit.ly/1VSnarl