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University of Chicago's New Institute Honors Milton Friedman (Newswise)

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:39:14 GMT

The University of Chicago is establishing a center for path-breaking research in economics to build upon the strengths of economists throughout the University and to honor the contributions of Milton Friedman, considered by many to be the leading economist of the 20th century.

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J-Lab New Voices' Grant Winners Announced (Newswise)

Thu, 15 May 2008 18:50:00 GMT

J-Lab, the Institute for Interactive Journalism at the University of Maryland announces the selection of 10 new and innovative media projects as this year's New Voices grant winners. Each winner receives up to $17,000 in start-up funding - provided by the The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

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First Steps Lead to Big Reductions of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Newswise)

Thu, 15 May 2008 18:45:00 GMT

Forty-two Eugene-area residents took some big steps to improve their environmental friendly living styles after completing a newly developed Climate Master program at the University of Oregon. Their efforts resulted in reduced greenhouse emissions by two tons per person, according to a review of the program's first year.

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Same-sex Marriage Experts Available (Newswise)

Thu, 15 May 2008 18:30:00 GMT

Marriage Equality in California - Sources for follow-up stories.

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Your Tattoos No Longer Signify Anything, Not Even Sluttiness [What We Need More Of Is Science] (Gawker)

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:09:12 GMT

Tattooed and pierced people are seen as more promiscuous, Psychology Today finds. In other news—dog bites man! "A team of anthropologists at the University of Goettingen in Germany found that...

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Culture Affects How Teen Girls See Harassment (Newswise)

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:19:45 GMT

Teenage girls of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds still experience sexism and sexual harassment - but cultural factors may control whether they perceive sexism as an environmental problem or as evidence of their own shortcomings.

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'Innocence' argument dramatically changed death penalty public support, policy (Eurekalert)

Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

( Penn State ) The recent execution of a convicted murderer in Georgia and a Supreme Court ruling upholding the constitutionality of a form of lethal injection have prompted fears of a rush to executions nationwide. But American public support for the death penalty has fallen dramatically over the last 20 years shaped by a unique set of forces, and a new book by Penn State researchers examines the...

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First PhD to Graduate from Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine (Newswise)

Wed, 14 May 2008 21:18:10 GMT

The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University will confer its first Doctorate of Philosophy in Comparative Biomedical Sciences to a student whose work may one day prove vital to understanding why Martha's Vineyard has played host to an outbreak of tularemia since 2000. Zenda L. Berrada will graduate alongside 78 new doctors of veterinary medicine and 14 students from the Cummings School's...

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Musicals Highlight 2008-9 Theater-Dance Season (Newswise)

Wed, 14 May 2008 20:45:00 GMT

The department of theatre and dance is excited to announce the 2008-2009 season to the public. Season subscription renewal forms were mailed to subscribers recently, giving them the first look at a season filled with dazzling dance concerts, "thoroughly modern" musicals, crazy comedies and much more.

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USC Makes Historic Appointment of Hindu as Dean of Religious Life (Newswise)

Wed, 14 May 2008 20:10:12 GMT

The University of Southern California has named religious leader and scholar Varun Soni as Dean of Religious Life, marking the first appointment of a member of the Hindu faith as primary spiritual leader of an American university.

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Study Confirms Link Between Mothers' Depression, Young Children's Injuries (Newswise)

Wed, 14 May 2008 19:40:00 GMT

Infants and toddlers whose mothers are severely depressed are almost three times more likely to suffer accidental injuries than other children in the same age group, according to a new study. The study's findings, published today in the Advanced Access edition of the Journal of Pediatric Psychology, suggest that proper treatment for depression would improve not only the mothers' health, but the health...

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Organist to Record New Piece on Paris Organ (Newswise)

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:40:00 GMT

At the beginning of June, Dr. Faythe Freese, associate professor of organ in The University of Alabama School of Music, will spend four nights recording a CD at L'Eglise de la Sainte-Trinite in Paris (Church of the Holy Trinity).

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Racism Not an Issue in Firing of NBA Coaches (Newswise)

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:15:00 GMT

Race is not a factor in the firing of NBA coaches, although white coaches with losing records had somewhat longer tenures before being fired than African-American coaches with more losses than wins, a new study shows.

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Geography Students Put Local Foods on the Map (Newswise)

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:30:02 GMT

As temperatures warm, farm fields begin to green and outdoor farmers' markets get under way, the time is ripe for thinking about local foods. For Madison residents, finding locally produced foods is now just a mouse click away.

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Indiana Jones: a Real Indiana Archeologist Debunks the Myths (Newswise)

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:30:01 GMT

As Indiana Jones fans gear up for a new film featuring the swashbuckling archeologist character, scientists in the real world are bracing themselves for another round of misconceptions about the goals and methods of true archeology. University of Indianapolis Associate Professor Christopher Schmidt weighs in on the Hollywood image.

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U.S. College Ensemble to Share Its Sound with China (Newswise)

Tue, 13 May 2008 21:30:00 GMT

The University of Kentucky Wind Ensemble will perform in China on the invitation of the United States--China Cultural and Educational Foundation. The group, the only American collegiate music ensemble to receive the 2008 invitation, will play in a number of cities and take part in cultural and musical showcase festivals related to the Olympics.

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Richard Florida is comin' to town (The Vancouver Manifesto) (Progressive Bloggers)

Tue, 13 May 2008 20:27:00 GMT

On May31- June8 UBC in Vancouver will be hosting Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences conference. Most presenters will be of the academic variety and will no doubt be spewing jargon left and right (stuff I personally love), but it is worth a look.One of the saddest aspects of our society is our level of civic engagement. Time and time again it is the same crazies that come out...

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Commencement 2008: Gaining Independence Through Video Games (Newswise)

Tue, 13 May 2008 18:40:00 GMT

Today's video games serve a multitude of functions ranging from entertainment to exercise and even education. Now, three graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Class of 2008 have created a game with an even more important purpose--to foster independence among disabled individuals.

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Broadcasting - Something for Everyone - at a Cost (Newswise)

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:50:30 GMT

Maryland Journalism Professor (Emeritus) Douglas Gomery has written the quintessential history book about broadcasting in the United States. He is not afraid to tell you what he thinks about where the industry - and some of its stars - are headed in the future.

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Maryland Professor Helps Craft Anti-Violence Video Game (Newswise)

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:40:00 GMT

A new video game aimed at the K-2 set aims to help teach that conflict can be resolved peacefully. University of Maryland Eduction Professor Melanie Killen helped design the scenarios for the game - which is available for Mac or PC as a free download.

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