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Northeastern University Legal Expert for Toyota Recall

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST

Tim Howard, J.D., Florida State University, Ph.D., Northeastern University, Director of and a faculty member for Northeastern University College of Professional Studies' Doctorate Program in Law & Policy.

Falling Temperatures Don't Mean You Cannot Exercise Outdoors, Says Expert

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:40:00 EST

An expert in the physiology of exercise gives tips on how to exercise safely in cold temperatures.

Need Financial Aid for College? Expert Offers Tips to Consider

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST

Now is the time when families should be thinking about financial aid for college. Tom Weede, vice president of enrollment management at Butler University, offers four tips for getting the best financial aid package: apply; be prepared; don't be afraid of loans; and think about a campus job.

Students First, Athletes Second: Book Offers Critical Look at Challenges Facing College Student-Athletes

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:15:00 EST

A new book, College Student-Athletes: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Implications, begins a discussion about student-athletes from the perspective of "students first, athletes second."

Love in the Workplace OK with Co-workers as Long as There Aren't Any Negative Vibes

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST

Pam and Jim on The Office. Meredith and McDreamy on Grey's Anatomy. Television shows depict many workplace romances, but in the real world how do co-workers view love on the job? According to one Ryerson University professor, most colleagues aren't bothered by office romances as long as they don't negatively affect the workplace.

Professor: Obama Should Issue Executive Order on Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST

Rafael Reuveny, a professor of public and environmental affairs at Indiana University, says President Obama should bypass the gridlocked Congress and issue an executive order to cut greenhouse gases.

Toyota Recall Helps U.S. Carmakers Only in Short Term, Says Expert On Global Political Economy

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:55:00 EST

Toyota's recent recalls of almost 8 million vehicles worldwide, most for defective accelerator pedals linked to sudden acceleration, has put a dent in the company's reputation.

Experts Explore Legal Reform in China at Feb. 25 Washington Univ. in St. Louis Forum

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

Top experts in Chinese law will gather at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law Thursday, Feb. 25, for a panel discussion and open public forum. The event, co-sponsored by the Freeman Chair in China Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom of Anheuser-Busch Hall. A live Web cast also will be available.

National Family Literacy Nominations Due Feb. 24

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:00:00 EST

The National Center for Family Literacy and Toyota are accepting applications for the 2010 Toyota Family Literacy Teacher of the Year, which will provide the winning educator's program with $7,500.

When Love is on the Agenda...

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:00:00 EST

Two faculty members at the University of Utah have over 35 years studying love, romance and relationships covering everyone from adolescents to couples in later life.

Northeastern Professor on Obesity: "Changing the Way We Live"

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EST

On Tuesday, First Lady Michelle Obama is planning to unveil an anti-childhood obesity drive she is leading. Jessica Hoffman, an associate professor in the Bouve College of Health Sciences who specializes in school-based prevention of childhood obesity, discusses this urgent health issue and explains what it will take to stop the cycle.

Countdown to the Olympics: Ryerson University Experts Offer Insight on the Games

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:30:00 EST

Ryerson University experts can offer up expertise from sports psychology to the financial impact large sporting events have on cities in the lead-up to the Olympic Games.

Book Questions Successes of Welfare Reform in Oregon

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST

University of Oregon authors focus on key perspectives and experiences, provide roadmap for changes.

Singles Can -- and Should -- Revel in the Valentine's Day Celebration, Expert Says

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:20:00 EST

Those without a sweetheart this Valentine's Day need not drown their sorrows in heart-shaped boxes of chocolate. Kansas State University relationship expert Tony Jurich says instead, singles should make light of the traditionally couples holiday.

Underdogs Have More Motivation? Not so Fast

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:25:00 EST

Members of a group or team will work harder when they're competing against a group with lower status than when pitted against a more highly ranked group, according to a new study.

TV Drama Can Be More Persuasive Than News Program

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST

A fictional television drama may be more effective in persuading young women to use birth control than a news-format program on the same issue, according to a new study.

Has the Mystery of the Portrait of Maud Abrantes Been Solved?

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

A century after Amedeo Modigliani painted the Portrait of Maud Abrantes, the mystery behind the painting might be solved. Ofra Rimon, Director and Curator of the Hecht Museum at the University of Haifa, discovered that hidden in the painting is the portrait of another woman. "Modigliani was probably not happy with that painting and decided to paint over it in favor of a portrait of Maud," she claims.

U-M, Dept. of Defense Team Up to Combat Psychological Stigma on and Off the Field

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:20:00 EST

University of Michigan Depression Center, Department of Defense partner to combat stigma associated with seeking care for psychological health, traumatic brain injury among veterans, athletes through Real Warriors Campaign

South Korean Students Learn About American Education and Midwest Culture

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:50:00 EST

Students from South Korea are learning about the American school system and the American culture at a small private school in the Midwest. The University has had an international education focus since 1975 and continues to develop international partnerships.

It's No Stretch Shoveling Snow Leads To Injuries

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:30:00 EST

When your driveway is covered in snow this winter, your first thought may be to dig yourself out. But before you grab the shovel, physical therapist Dr. Susan Wainwright shares simple tips to prepare for and avoid injuries from shoveling snow.

Equity and Opportunity Threatened by Growing National "Excellence Gap"

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:40:00 EST

A new report from Indiana University finds that achievement gaps among high ability students from different economic, racial and linguistic backgrounds in the U.S. are large and growing.

Congressional Briefing on Natural Gas 'Hydro-Fracking' Slated for Feb. 22

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:05:00 EST

Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences presents an informational briefing, "Natural Gas Extraction Using Horizontal Drilling and Hydraulic Fracturing: Impacts on Water Resources and Communities," to Congressional staff on Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 from 10 - 11:30 a.m., at the Capitol Visitor Center, Congressional Meeting Room South, Washington, D.C.

Atlanta Hawks Honor Spelbots for Black History Month

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST

During its Feb. 10 home game, the Atlanta Hawks will honor the Spelman College Spelbots for their civic contributions, accomplishments and leadership.

Turning Exercise into Electricity

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST

What if the energy generated by Furman University students exercising in the fitness center could be harnessed and then converted into electricity to power the building? It's no pipe dream, and the Class of 2010 plans to bring the technology to campus as its senior gift to Furman.

Pentagon and Congress Should Act Quickly to End Gay Military Ban, APA Says

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:20:00 EST

The American Psychological Association urged both the Pentagon and Congress today to move swiftly to end the restrictions on gays and lesbians serving openly in the military, noting that there are decades of scientific research demonstrating no threat to military readiness or morale.