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Workplace Aggression Expert Cautions Employers to Look For 'Hostile Attribution Style' When Laying Off Employees

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:10:00 EST

As the economic downturn forces more companies to lay off workers, a workplace aggression expert at the University of New Hampshire cautions employers about what to do and not do when breaking bad news to employees and to be watchful for employees who exhibit a "hostile attribution style."

Researcher's Analysis Shows Buying Alaska No Sweet Deal for American Taxpayers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST

Sarah Palin has a new book out, and the former Alaska governor's rise to fame has brought more notoriety to her native state than it's had since the United States bought it from Russia in 1867. But a new analysis by a University of Iowa economist suggests the $7.2 million investment hasn't been worth it for U.S taxpayers.

Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival (FLEFF) 'Map Open Space' Exhibit: Call for Entries

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

The Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival (FLEFF) 2010 is seeking entries for "Map Open Space," the first of four online, juried competitions offered by FLEFF during its yearlong rollout of blogs, screenings and other online, user-generated events.

Veterans Connect "Tailors" Program to Help Veterans Find Work

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:40:00 EST

As many as one third of the people who are experiencing homelessness in San Francisco are veterans, most are not only struggling to find homes, they are also struggling to find work. Now a group of dry cleaners is stepping up to help veterans get the perfect clothes - and the perfect fit - to be ready for any interview.

Loyola University Chicago Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Underway

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST

Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON) advanced practice nursing students now have access to a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree. DNP programs are a developing trend in education that prepare students for the highest level of nursing practice.

Mom Was Right: Nice Guys Don't Always Finish Last

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EST

Picture it: One jerk in a bar spends the night delivering bad come-ons to women. By the end of the evening, the women aren't receptive to even the nicest guys around. It's a scenario with a basis in evolutionary theory. Males increase their fitness by acquiring more mates; however, this is often not the case for females - and therein lies the conflict.

Prof Writing Bio of Auschwitz Angel of Death's Mentor

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

A Clarkson University professor has received a $277K NSF grant to write the biography of Dr. Otmar Freiherr von Verschuer (1896-1969), a controversial human geneticist who worked during Germany's Nazi era. von Verschuer was arguably Germany's most controversial 20th century human geneticist.

Decoding the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act: a Business Law Professor Explains Why He Dreams of GINA

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

On Nov. 21, 2009, Americans with a genetic medical condition will no longer live in fear of discrimination from their employers because of their unique genetic code. On that date, The Genetic Information Nondiscrimation Act (GINA) goes into effect, prohibiting employers from discriminating in terms of hiring, promotion, firing or any other terms and conditions of employment based on an individual's genetic code.

The Role of Parental Control in the West and East Asia

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

Recent studies investigating the question of parental control in the West and in East Asian countries suggest that extreme meddling by parents can have negative effects on their children's psychological development in both of those regions, although the effects may not be uniform.

Arkansas Poll: Arkansans Mixed on Health Care Reform; Too Soon to Tell on Senatorial Race

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

The 11th annual Arkansas Poll finds Arkansans of mixed minds about changing the health care system and that it's too early to tell about next year's senatorial race.

Anthony Sowell: Why Did He Kill? Why Did He Keep the Bodies?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST

The death toll at Anthony Sowell's home rose to an astonishing eleven bodies today (including one skull), making this the most gruesome and deadliest crime scene in Cleveland history. Why would someone rape and kill eleven people, and keep their bodies so close? Reports of a horrific stench are now coming from neighbors, a terrible smell they had endured for years. How can someone live in that type of environment, and allegedly continue to rape and kill seemingly without remorse?

Digital Divide: Psychologists Suggest Ways to Include the Aging Population in the Technology Revolution

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:25:00 EST

Technological advances are being made every day, making many of our lives easier and allowing information to be more accessible and available. However for some people, such as the aging population, technological progress can in fact be more limiting.

Study Suggests Handedness May Effect Body Perception

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:20:00 EST

There are areas in the brain devoted to our arms, legs, and various parts of our bodies. The way these areas are distributed throughout the brain are known as "body maps" and now there is evidence that these maps may influence how we perceive our physical bodies.

Iran at 30: Domestic, International Hurdles

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:20:00 EST

The University of Maryland hosts a major symposium on Iran with experts looking at where Iran stands today - and where its going in the future.

UW First Educational Institution to Offer Mobile Tool for Blackberry Devices

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

The UW is the first educational institution to offer an application for the BlackBerry. In partnership with Blackboard Inc., the UW's mobile tool for campus information is now available on BlackBerry devices.

Introducing the MFMA PUR Standards - Performance & Uniformity Rating for Sports Floor Systems

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST

MFMA has developed Performance & Uniformity Rating (PUR) Standards to quantify performance characteristics that best define a "good sports floor".

War Crimes Expert Writes of Atrocities, Comments on Karadzic Trial

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

Mark Osiel, a war crimes expert in the University of Iowa College of Law and author of a new book on mass atrocities, says the trial of Radovan Karadzic can continue, even if the defendant boycotts the proceedings.

Approaches to Photovoltaic Systems Reliability to be Presented at ISTFA Event in San Jose

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

To tackle the challenge of systems reliability for alternative energy, a special session will be held during the 35th International Symposium for Testing and Failure Analysis (ISTFA), coming Nov. 15-19 to the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California.

Archaeologist Available to Discuss Movie "2012" and Maya Prophecy

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

Despite claims in the soon-to-be released movie "2012" that the end of the world is near as purportedly foretold by the Maya prophecy, the end of the current Maya calendar on Dec. 21, 2012, does not predict a global cataclysm, according to a University of New Hampshire archaeology professor and Maya scholar.

Use of Cannabinoids (Marijuana) Could Help Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Patients

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

Use of cannabinoids (marijuana) could assist in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder patients. "The results of our research should encourage psychiatric investigation into using cannabinoids in post-traumatic stress patients."

What Is Unique in the Brain of an Arabic Speaker?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

Literary Arabic is expressed in the brain of an Arabic speaker as a second language and not as a mother tongue. This has been shown in a new study by Dr. Raphiq Ibrahim of the University of Haifa's Department of Learning Disabilities.

Furman University Receives $2.5 Million DOE Grant for Geothermal Project

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:20:00 EST

Furman University has received a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy that will allow the university to install an environmentally friendly geothermal heat pump system in a student housing complex. It is estimated the new system iwill save the university more than $2 million in energy costs over the next 20 years and substantially reduce its carbon footprint.

Baby Einstein Controversy: Expert Offers Healthy Language Learning Alternatives for Young Children

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:40:00 EST

Lucia French, Ph.D., a developmental psychologist who studies language and cognitive development in young children, says nothing contributes more to a young child's early development than actual parent-child interaction. She believes that while the Baby Einstein videos are not harmful, they do not contribute to helping children learn a language.

Payday Lending Associated With Neighborhood Crime Rates

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:25:00 EST

The new study calls for Congressional action to cap payday lender interest rates at 36 percent.

International Conference "Migrations and Transnational Identities: Crossing Borders, Bridging Disciplines"

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

The Humanities Institute at Stony Brook University, in collaboration with the Alfonse M. D'Amato Chair in Italian and Italian American Studies, presents an international conference, "Migrations and Transnational Identities: Crossing Borders, Bridging Disciplines." The event will take place on the campus of Stony Brook University, in the Charles B. Wang Center and the Humanities Building on Thursday, November 12 from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. and Friday, November 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.