“At a time when unemployment rates are so high, it’s not surprising that you would have people looking for ways to make more money. That probably has a lot to do with it.”
Donna L. Hoffman, professor and co-director of the Sloan Center for Internet Retailing, speaking about how the economy is likely a big driver of eBay’s Inland area popularity.
The Press-Enterprise

“I think it’s very noble to bring the issue of Agent Orange to the public, and constantly remind the public of the need for the U.S. to claim responsibility and accountability for the suffering that continues in Vietnam. But there is in my view a kind of ethical dilemma here about representing people’s body parts, rather than representing a person.”
Christina Schwenkel, assistant professor of anthropology, speaking about an exhibit that shows plaster-white figures made from real people whose bodies were deformed by the chemical Agent Orange.
New hampshire Public Radio

“Positive thinking has a role to play in a good life as long as it’s not empty. If you want to apply to medical school and be a doctor, I would speculate that practicing optimism about that goal might motivate you to try harder.”
Sonja Lyubomirsky, a professor of psychology, who said there is some merit to adopting a more optimistic outlook on life.
Forbes.com

“My colleagues say I’m crazy but it doesn’t hurt to dream.”
Jim Baird, assistant specialist in Cooperative Extension and assistant horticulturist, who, even as the state goes into its third year of drought, believes water-wise turf prototypes will become the lawns, parks, golf courses and athletic fields of the future.
Los Angeles Times

“Never in a million years would I have imagined something like this occurring with the Big West Conference commissioner standing right there in the room. I am calling for a full and impartial investigation on the part of the NCAA to get to the bottom of this travesty.”
Jim Wooldridge, men’s basketball coach, who jokingly questioned the judges’ decision after his cooking team got the “kitchen disaster” award at the Big West Conference’s media day cook-off.
Los Angeles Times