What’s Bruin: June 1, 2009
By Daily Bruin Staff
May 31, 2009 10:25 p.m.
“¢bull; Cuba has recently shown a willingness to cooperate with the U.S. and has agreed to restart negotiations over immigration, but the date has yet to be determined.
“¢bull; Though it remains below prices from last year, the price of gas in the U.S has increased by 19 cents in the past two weeks.
“¢bull; The National Ignition Facility, the world’s most powerful laser, was revealed on Friday. The laser will be used to ensure nuclear weapons continue to function, as well as to study astrophysics and help develop alternative energy programs.
“¢bull; North Korea condemned South Korea’s participation in the nuclear anti-proliferation program and called it a declaration of war.
“¢bull; Music producer Phil Spector was sentenced to 19 years to life for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson Friday.
“¢bull; To increase government computer security, President Barack Obama announced his plan to appoint a cyber czar who will head the new White House office of cyber security.
