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The metal chromium plays a vital role as a nutrient but fails as a weight-loss supplement
Los Angles Times – July 30
…But more isn't better, says John B. Vincent, a professor of chemistry at the University of Alabama. Rat studies conducted by Vincent and others show that even massive amounts of chromium -- far more than a person taking supplements would ever get -- won't speed weight loss…

Is YouTube the future of presidential politics?
Medill Reports – July 30
…The debate trivialized the political process in some ways, said David Lanoue, a University of Alabama political science professor. “I have no problem with the notion that politics should be entertaining, but it shouldn’t be entertainment,” he said…”The real question is: What can YouTube or something like YouTube add to debates that we didn’t have already? Well we found out that they can add quirkiness, but that isn’t particularly useful”…

Mysterious Indian battle is 'holy grail' of Alabama digs
Houston Chronicle – July 31
…University of Alabama professor Vernon J. Knight. "There are thousands of recorded Indian sites in Alabama," Knight said. "If there was enough money available to fund it, there are not enough archaeologists to do the work…

Old Chevrolet lot open for RV parking
Tuscaloosa News – July 31
…will be renting spaces in the Old Tuscaloosa Chevrolet car lot at the corner of Jack Warner Parkway and Greensboro Avenue to recreational vehicles during the 2007 University of Alabama football season…The University of Alabama has about 1,450 RV parking spaces available on campus. But RVs parking on campus can’t arrive until 6 p.m. Friday…

Saban off to fast start at Alabama
USA Today – July 30
When Nick Saban was hired at the University of Alabama, Crimson Tide fans were giddy at the notion that the coach would return the program to national prominence. If his recruiting ability is any indication, Saban is off to a good start with the Crimson Tide…