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The Whole Earth baby is almost ready to be born. After nine months of planning,this weekend’s festival promises to bring the community entertainment,education,art and a sustainable way of life. “It’s like we’re giving birth right now,” said co-director of the festivaland UC DavisalumnaLindi Houser.

For students looking to learn about another culture,Israeli Culture Week offers a look into a different way of life. “Students see a lot aboutIsrael in the headlines,but they only hear about it as a politically charged country,” said Jewish Student Union president Sam Blumberg. “This week is about showing students another side ofIsrael and giving them a chance to become familiar with its rich culture.“

UC Davis’ South Asian Student Organization will be performing “Khayaal” as their 15th annual cultural show. The various cultures and dance forms of South Asia will be celebrated at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.

A recent study showed that children who are admitted to pediatric intensive care units at regional medical centers tend to be sicker than children admitted directly from the center’s own emergency rooms.

On Apr.15, Davis joined 51 other cities and regions worldwide using Google Transit to aid in the promulgation of public transportation. The move to Google Transit was initiated by Unitrans earlier this year. A schedule was submitted to Google through the Sacramento Regional Transit Authorityin March to include the city of Davis in the free program.

Juarez said the purpose of the program advertised on the poster swas to “celebrate intersecting identities.“ The program was intended to be a safe, comfortable place with expressing two different identities that are not always permitted in the same environment,he said. “But the fact that the posters were torn down added an element of hostility,” he said.

Forged homework A junior was referred to SJA for submitting a forged homework assignment in an economics class.

ASUCD Coffee House customers will need to adjust how they get their lunch next year. The Coffee House will be closing to renovate its facilities June 2009 until summer 2010.

080507_ca_sharkattack.CHeadline: UC Davis alumnus killed in shark attackLayercake: Veterinarian school alumnus David Martin attacked while swimmingBy RITA SIMERLYAggie News Writer UC Davis alumnus Dr. David Martin died after being attacked by a great white shark off the coast of Solano Beach, Calif. while participating in a triathlon training swim on the morning of Apr. 25. […]

The first annual Spring Wellness Extravaganza takes place today on the Quad. Hosted by Cowell Student Health Center’s Health Education and Promotion, in conjunction with the East Quad Farmer’s Market, the event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and be accompanied by 14 other campus organizations.

In the May 2 issue of The California Aggie,the article “UCD researchers aim to shed light on eruption frequency” states thatMt.Tambora had a major eruption in1812that had a devastating effect onNorthern Europe.This is incorrect.The volcano reached its seismological peak in1812,with a series of small eruptions.The major eruption,which led to what would be known as “The year without summer,” occurred in1815.The Aggie regrets the error.

An event that began as a celebration of Earth Day is becoming a tradition in UC Davis dining commons. Trayless Tuesdays, where diners cannot use trays for their plates and glasses, began Apr. 22, and will continue for the rest of the year.