Hugh & Hazel Darling Law Library

Determining what type of technology you need for the academic year can be a daunting task.  Luckily, there are Web sites available that inform consumers and help with the decision making process.  Two sites that I have found to be helpful are CNET and Yahoo Tech.   

CNET is a comprehensive Web site designed to provide information on new and existing technology.  Product reviews and price comparisons are available for those looking to buy.  For those who want to learn more about a product they already own, there are tips and tricks, forums, and online courses available.  One of my favorite features offered by CNET is the variety of free downloads that are accessible from the Web site.

Just a few months ago, Yahoo launched a technology website with a similar purpose in mind.  Yahoo Tech offers product reviews, technology blogs, and the ability to create personal pages.  It doesn’t quite have the content that CNET has acquired over the past several years, but it will certainly evolve over time and is worth checking out. 

Of course there are several other Web sites that provide similar content, these are just a couple of my personal favorites.  If you are still feeling overwhelmed with the decision of which laptop or PDA to purchase this year, CNET and Yahoo Tech are great places to start researching begin your search.

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• Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden -- Let's start with the one closest to the Law School--it's practically in our backyard (just keep going north past LuValle Commons)!   It is considered "One of the most distinguished outdoor sculpture collections in the country."  The garden covers 5 acres of North Campus and features works by Calder, Rodin, Noguchi, Matisse, Miro and more!  If you are extra stressed, head out to the Sculpture Garden for a picnic lunch! (Tours are also available).
• Film & Television Archive (FATA) Screenings -- Just north of the Sculpture Garden, FATA holds regular screenings of their collection in the James Bridges Theater in Melnitz Hall.  Tickets are normally $5 for students (and occasionally admission is free).  Screenings are usually themed (e.g., Documentary Tuesdays) and often include a talk by someone associated with the film or with specialized knowledge about it.  A perfect evening study break for students!  Catch a film and then back to the library to get a couple more study hours in...
• Fowler Museum -- A fantastic museum right here on campus and admission is free! According to their Web site: "The Fowler's collections comprise more than 150,000 art and ethnographic and 600,000 archaeological objects representing prehistoric, historic, and contemporary cultures of Africa, Native and Latin America, and Asia and the Pacific."  This museum is not to be missed! Check their event calendar for interesting upcoming events.
• Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden -- Located on the southern part of campus (just east of the Center for Health Sciences), this 7 acre garden includes plant specimens from all over the world.  Admission is free and tours can be arranged for groups of eight or more.  Another great way to spend your lunch time.
• Planetarium Show and Telescope Viewing -- Did you even know there was a planetarium on campus? Don't expect a Pink Floyd laser light show, but do expect informative talks on topics such as "Galaxies" and "Life in the Universe."  On clear nights, you will have the opportunity to look through the telescope.  The planetarium and telescope are located on the 8th floor of the Mathematical Sciences building and are part of the Astronomy and Astrophysics department.  The shows are every Wednesday night during the Fall, Winter and Spring Quarters and the 2nd and 4th Wednesday in the summer (which means there is a show tomorrow night, 8/23, 8pm)!  This is another freebie! 
• Cultural Virtual Reality Lab -- I bet you didn't know about this one either!  This is a little more difficult to explain, but the lab was developed to create authentic 3-D models of architecturally and culturally significant sites around the world.  The thing to see here is the Visualization Portal in the Math Sciences Building.  They offer periodic presentations of the lab's work and explain their VR process.  It's super cool! This short movie will give you an idea of what it's about. Contact events@ats.ucla.edu for more information.
• UCLA Live -- In the not-so-free department, students get great discounts (up to 75%) on UCLA Live events in Royce Hall.  This is really a great opportunity to see world class entertainment on a budget.

That's a start!  There is much more out there and one way to find out about more great stuff on campus is check "Happenings" regularly or sign up for an RSS feed or podcast!

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Welcome to the New Law Library Blog!

Through this site, we plan to keep you up to date with the latest in the library.  In addition, we will have regular columns on a variety of topics (not necessarily related to research or even law school). Please note the Question/Suggestion box in the right column.  You may use this to send us suggestions for Blog categories or library services, as well as ask questions about any aspect of the library.

Please visit often or sign up for the RSS feed!

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Please don't hesitate to stop by the Circulation Desk to ask for assistance.  You can also print out a Library Locker map to help you find the way.

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Homegrown ¡roc en español!
Tonight on the world famous Sunset Strip
On the Rox presents:

RASCUACHE, Fatima and Lik.
9009 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90069
8pm. 21 and over. $8.

Mention the UCLA School of Law and recieve a free Rascuache CD and pin! 

           Rascuache is a homegrown Los Angeles roc en español band that's been rockin' the scene since 2000. 
            Lead Singer Adam Benitez was born at UCLA, graduated with a BA in Psychology from UCLA and currently works as the Bindery Supervisor for the UCLA Law Library; while also completing his MLIS at the UCLA GSE&IS. The bassist, David Benitez, Adam's younger brother, who also graduted from UCLA with a BA in Psych, works at the UCLA Biomedical Library. They, along with friends Alejandro Najarro and Cirilo Flores, are RASCUACHE.

         What is RASCUACHE?

         Well, it's hard to define, but that's part of the definition. It's thrift and utility with a rustic down home sensibility, or at least that's the way it's defined academically. However, when Adam presented the name of his band to his father, his father responded, "tarugo, why would you want to name your band that?" In common use, it meant bad, poor...basically, ghetto.
         Well, there's ghetto bad (i.e. poor, low-budge) and there's ghetto fab (i.e. Krunk and gold teeth). So, either way, it seemed to work, and Rascuache it was.

         But, you're probably still asking yourself, what is Rascuache? Well, why not come by tonight to experience some native Angelino culture and find out for yourself.

         And, if you can't make it tonight, you can always sheck it out at http://www.myspace.com/rascuac where download songs for gratis...

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