Census report: for more seniors, rising well-being Nov 5, 2009
"It is to counteract the assumption," says the professor emeritus at Duke University, "that growing older means inevitably going downhill" - unless it is on his bicycle. EASY RIDER: Eugene Veras pedaled around his Missouri neighborhood last summer to improve his fitness. (Yahoo News -- Aging)
Innovation and Comparative-Effectiveness Research in Cardiac Surgery Nov 5, 2009
From the Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC.. This article has been cited by other articles. (New England Journal of Medicine)
UNM's Roman Martinez Named Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Candidate Nov 5, 2009
Lobo senior one of 30 candidates for national award. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Themwc.com)
UAA women hoops team ranked No. 8 Nov 5, 2009
The Seawolves take on a Division I powerhouse Sunday when they open the season with an exhibition game at Duke University. The Blue Devils are ranked sixth among D-I schools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Around Oconee: Future leaders selected Nov 4, 2009
A portion of this year's proceeds will go to Healing and Hope Through Science, a hands-on natural science program at University of North Carolina and Duke University children's hospitals. For more information, go to www. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Woman shoots man in chest Nov 4, 2009
was transported by Life Flight to Duke University Medical Center, where he is in stable condition. About 10:30 p.m., Oct. 28, 1st Sgt. Brandon, of the Caswell County Sheriff's Office, responded to the home of Charlie Alston, 75 E C Jones Road, Milton, to find Barry Long lying in the front yard. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
The Parenting Place Nov 4, 2009
Dr. Helen Egger, a Duke University psychiatrist who also has studied childhood depression, said it is common among people in her field to first see depressed kids in their teens. Their parents will say symptoms began very early in childhood, but they were told, "Your child will grow out of them," Egger said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Sights And Sounds Of Emotion Trigger Big Brain Responses Nov 4, 2009
22, 2007) Duke University Medical Center researchers have discovered that activation of a particular brain region predicts whether people tend to be selfish or. (July 26, 2005) Most studies of how we recognize facial expressions have used static models of intense expressions. (Science Daily)
Short-burst training gets you fit, fast Nov 4, 2009
Talk to your doctorCouch potatoes who are considering short-burst training shouldnt go too far too fast, cautions Dr. William Kraus, a cardiologist and professor of medicine at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C. Kraus was a member of the committee that advised the federal government on the physical activity guidelines released last year. In the report on which the guidelines are based, we advised that starting a program with moderate-intensity activity for example, brisk... (MSNBC -- Health)
Plant sale benefits charity Nov 4, 2009
Flo has served on the National Board of the American Conifer Society for six years, and is scheduled to speak at Sarah P. Duke Gardens on the Duke University campus in Durham, N.C., Smith-Gilbert Gardens in Kennesaw, and an upcoming conifer symposium at The University of Tennessee in the next few months ... Project director and educator Katie Vogel develops hands-on natural science activities for pediatric patients at Duke University Medical Center and University of North Carolina Hospitals at... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Board may be headed back to N.C. Supreme Court Nov 3, 2009
We will appeal, said Jane Wettach, a lawyer with the Childrens Law Clinic at the Duke University School of Law, in an interview Tuesday. The clinic, based at Duke University in Durham, provides free legal services to low-income families in cases that involve education and other issues affecting children. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Commitment Tracker: Nick Sink Nov 3, 2009
com two-star tight end from Lewisville-Forsyth County Day School, N.C., had a life-long dream to attend Duke University. It wasn't until last week the Blue Devils wanted him as a part of their football program. (BigBlueNation.com)
From Greg Gordon at McClatchy Nov 3, 2009
"Another question is whether, by keeping the trades secret, the company withheld material information that would enable investors to assess Goldman's motives for selling the bonds, said James Cox, a Duke University law professor who also has served on the NYSE advisory panel.If Goldman had disclosed the contrary bets, he said, "One would have to believe that a rational investor would not only consider Goldman's conduct material, but likely compelling a decision to take a pass on the... (Harper's Magazine)
Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt reigns again Nov 3, 2009
That film academicians are aware of the importance of Gardner is also noted over at Duke University Press, where their journal on feminism, culture, and media studies Camera Obscura addresses Gardner within the text of a 2007 article entitled, Sad Songs of Nitrate: Women s Work in the Silent Film Archive. Nitrate was essential to the film process, thus the title. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Harvard class on 'The Wire' Nov 2, 2009
" Other students commented on The Crimson's site 00004000 that courses on the TV show already exist at Duke University and Middlebury College. email 'THE Wire," HBO's gritty se ries about life in the Baltimore ghetto, is about to become a course at Harvard ... Harvard will be not the first college course on "The Wire." Other students commented on The Crimson's site that courses on the TV show already exist at Duke University and Middlebury College. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Duke develops nano-scale drug delivery for chemotherapy Nov 2, 2009
This is Ashutosh Chilkoti from Duke University ... Duke University bioengineers have developed a simple and inexpensive method for loading cancer drug payloads into nano-scale delivery vehicles and demonstrated in animal models that this new nanoformulation can eliminate tumors after a single treatment. (EurekAlert!)
Sellinger Business School listed in Financial Times as having one of the best MBA programs in the world Nov 2, 2009
Among the other top schools whose programs were ranked are the University of Pennsylvania, Duke University, and Columbia University. Loyola was ranked in the top 25 of all private schools in the country. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
Dan Garson, 89, pioneer of integration Nov 2, 2009
He attended Atlanta's Boys High School and graduated from Duke University (1941). A year later, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and served till the end of World War II. He then returned to Atlanta and joined the family firm. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
New online law journal created by University of Miami law professor Nov 2, 2009
" As to whether law professors are really ready to praise each other, Prof. Froomkin says optimistically that although some editors admitted it would be a change, most seemed to relish the challenge. ### Here is the full list of editors to date: * indicates Section Editor ADMINISTRATIVE LAW Jack M. Beermann Boston University School of Law Lisa Schultz Bressman Vanderbilt University Law School Cary Coglianese University of Pennsylvania School of Law Steven P. Croley University of Michigan Law... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
New hate crimes law is a mistake Nov 2, 2009
How about Hate Crime Indictments of most of the Faculty at Duke University. How about Civil and Criminal Charges against any person who acused His critics of Racism. (Townhall.com)
Bulldogs Host Alberta Monday For Lone Exhibition Contest Nov 2, 2009
Gonzaga will compete in the EA Sports Maui Invitational, head to 2009 NCAA runner-up Michigan State University for an early-season test, host Washington State University and Wake Forest University, battle the University of Illinois in the United Center in Chicago, face Duke University at Madison Square Garden in New York and travel to the University of Memphis to begin another 4-year home-and-home series with the Tigers. Gonzaga will also face Davidson in the Comcast Battle in Seattle. (Gozags.com)
Man of quirks is Allegheny County's doctor Nov 1, 2009
He did his internship at Duke University in Durham, N.C., a year of residency at Pitt, a two-year Vietnam-era stateside tour as an Air Force doctor and returned to Duke, where he was named chief resident, a prestigious accomplishment at a prestigious medical school. He then joined the faculty. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pozdniakova Sets Pool Records to Guide Cougars at UNC-Wilmington Nov 1, 2009
The Russia native also set pool records in both diving events on Friday at the Taishoff Aquatics Pavilion in Durham, N.C., on the campus of Duke University. Pozdniakova's total in the 1-meter event was also the sixth most points scored in the event in a dual meet in school history. (Uhcougars.com)
'Board game' for Parkinson's patients Nov 1, 2009
Dr Mark Stacy, director of movement disorders, at Duke University School of Medicine, North Carolina, US, said Parkinsonpoly would be particularly useful in alerting patients to changes that could be needed in their medication. "The most effective treatment of Parkinson's Disease symptoms is levodopa. "It can provide benefit throughout the entire course of the disease and has consistently demonstrated to have a positive effect on the quality of life and significantly prolongs life expectancy. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
FSU, Duke partner to study impact of Gulf's 'dead zone' on shrimp fishery Oct 31, 2009
-- A team of researchers from The Florida State University, Duke University and the National Marine Fisheries Service will study the environmental and economic impacts of the vast "dead zone" in the northern Gulf of Mexico on shrimping in the region, home to one of the nation's most highly valued single-species fisheries. Florida State will serve as the lead institution for the collaborative project, which is funded by a four-year, $702,969 grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Harvesting energy from nature's motions Oct 31, 2009
DURHAM, N.C. -- By taking advantage of the vagaries of the natural world, Duke University engineers have developed a novel approach that they believe can more efficiently harvest electricity from the motions of everyday life. Energy harvesting is the process of converting one form of energy, such as motion, into another form of energy, in this case electricity. (EurekAlert!)
Teresa Lee Sharpe Oct 31, 2009
Throughout her career she was employed with Beaufort Police Department, Enfield Police Department, Scotland Neck Police Department, Mebane Police Department and remained there until taking a patrol position at Duke University Police Department in May of 2008. Teresa displayed such stride in her duties as a police officer that in may of 2009 she was transferred from patrol and assigned the background investigator and recruiter of the Training and Recruiting Division THE ROSE. Teresa obtained many... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Geneticists Hunt For Scleroderma Triggers Oct 31, 2009
8, 2005) Using a novel model for scleroderma, researchers from Duke University Medical Center have discovered two important insights into this devastating disorder -- the anti-cancer drug paclitaxel (Taxol). (July 16, 2007) Individuals with scleroderma -- a rare autoimmune disorder of unknown origin -- are living significantly longer today, compared with 30 years ago, and the physicians who treat this rare disease of. (Science Daily)
New Arena a Host Site for NCAA Tournament Oct 31, 2009
(University of Maryland, Comcast Center); Columbus, Ohio (Ohio State University, St. John Arena); Durham, N.C. (Duke University, Cameron Indoor Stadium); Knoxville, Tenn. (University of Tennessee, Thompson-Boling Arena); Salt Lake City, Utah (University of Utah, John M. Huntsman Center); Spokane, Wash. (autigers.com)
Fairfax County’s Sports Scene: Stephanie Campbell of Lee High School Proves Cheerleading is Its Own Competitive Sport Oct 30, 2009
She plans on applying to the University of Virginia, Duke University and Virginia Commonwealth University. Regardless of which school she attends, she says she hopes to major in biochemistry or neuroscience. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Kan. NAACP demands apology for 'RedNeck Rap' Oct 30, 2009
With all the fuss Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson have raised over the Duke lacrosse team and Don Imus, basically calling them racists, maybe it is time the public and the NAACP to make them publicly apologize to Duke University and the lacrosse team for what they said. Also, Al Sharpton should be fired from his radio job for the racism he has spread. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
WBB to Host 2011 NCAA Championship Games Oct 30, 2009
Cameron Indoor Stadium Duke University Durham, North Carolina. Thompson-Boling Arena University of Tennessee Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee. (Baylorbears.com)
Human Dectin-1 Deficiency and Mucocutaneous Fungal Infections Oct 29, 2009
From the Department of Internal Medicine and the Nijmegen Institute for Infection, Inflammation, and Immunity (B.F., G.F., T.S.P., L.J., T.J., K.V., L.M., L.A.B.J., J.W.M.M., B.J.K., M.G.N.); the Department of Tumor Immunology and the Nijmegen Center for Molecular Life Sciences (A.B.S., A.C., G.J.A.); and the Center for Molecular and Biomolecular Informatics, Nijmegen Center for Molecular Life Sciences (H.V., G.V.) all at Radboud University Nijmegen, Nijmegen; the Complex Genetics Section,... (New England Journal of Medicine)
AP IMPACT: Statisticians reject global cooling Oct 29, 2009
Saying there's a downward trend since 1998 is not scientifically legitimate, said David Peterson, a retired Duke University statistics professor and one of those analyzing the numbers. Identifying a downward trend is a case of "people coming at the data with preconceived notions," said Peterson, author of the book "Why Did They Do That? An Introduction to Forensic Decision Analysis.". (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
• Do fisheries negatively impact Steller sea lions? Oct 29, 2009
- Researchers at Duke University have unlocked the secret of barnacle "glue." Amazingly, the glue binds together exactly the same way as human blood does when it clots. The scientists hope more research might lead to a non-toxic solution for marine fouling, where barnacles stick to boat hulls creating drag. (Juneau Empire)
Fred Wilson today at the Nasher Museum Oct 28, 2009
TOP LEFT: Photo of Trevor Schoonmaker, curator of contemporary art at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, by Hank Willis Thomas. Nasher Museum exhibitions and programs are generously supported by the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, Mary D.B.T. Semans and the late James H. Semans, The Duke Endowment, the Nancy Hanks Endowment, the K. Brantley and Maxine E. Watson Endowment Fund, the James Hustead Semans Memorial Fund, the Marilyn M. Arthur Fund, the Victor and Lenore Behar Endowment Fund,... (AbsoluteArts.com)
US universities eye pact with IIMs, IITs to set up shops here Oct 28, 2009
Some 31 American Universities such as the University of Massachusetts, Duke University, University of Rochester and others are visiting India next month to attend the Indo-American Education summit to offer their courses to Indians. These courses based on the American system, will include student exchange programmes and will be taught by Indian as well as American faculty. (India Times)
Are you at risk for a sudden heart attack? Oct 28, 2009
Duke University Medical researchers conducted a study with 107 patients who had a history of heart problems. To lower the risk of future heart attacks, researchers divided the patients into three treatment groups; a third of the group exercised, another third received standard care, and the last third learned stress management techniques through 4 months of therapy and training. (MSNBC -- Health)
Census report: for more seniors, rising well-being Oct 28, 2009
"It is to counteract the assumption," says the professor emeritus at Duke University, "that growing older means inevitably going downhill" - unless it is on his bicycle. EASY RIDER: Eugene Veras pedaled around his Missouri neighborhood last summer to improve his fitness. (Yahoo News -- Aging)
Duke U police officer arrested in Alabama assault Oct 28, 2009
(AP) - A Duke University police officer has been arrested and charged with raping an Alabama woman ... Duke University Police Chief John Dailey said Simmons was suspended after the arrest. (WSJA.com, AL)
ixup student artist to perform for Bandersnatch tonight Oct 28, 2009
The 21-year-old Duke University senior spends his weekdays studying and attending classes, and his weekends touring the country and working on his mixtape and album. "He definitely is starting to become really popular," said Jimmy Sullivan, senior marketing and finance major. (Daily Orange, NY)
Wireless a Matter of Funding Priorities Oct 28, 2009
While many universities including The Dartmouth College, Duke University, Pennsylvania State University, Princeton University and, soon, The George Washington University offer wireless access on their entire campuses, Georgetowns wireless network has long been a patchwork that UIS has filled in gradually. One such expansion came in early 2008, when Lauinger Librarys wireless system was upgraded. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Start-up nets jellyfish, profits Oct 28, 2009
A graduate in marine biology from Duke University, Andon originally moved to the Bay Area in 2006 to take a 9-to-5 job at a Bay Area biotech company, but he soon ditched that to pursue a wingnut business idea about jellyfish that was swimming around in his head. Swimming jellies have a surreal, otherworldly beauty. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Mushrooms, Water-repellents More Similar Than You Might Think Oct 28, 2009
According to Duke University engineers, the answer is "jumping" water droplets. As it turns out, the same phenomenon that occurs when it's time for certain mushrooms to eject spores also occurs when dew droplets skitter across a surface that is highly water repellent, or superhydrophobic. (Science Daily)
Coliseum venue scores points with UNCG fans Oct 28, 2009
While it s not likely all of UNCG s 15 home games the first is Nov. 20 against Clemson will draw such a big crowd, Matt Brown, director of the coliseum complex, said marquee games with UNC- Chapel Hill or Duke University in future years should help offset any early losses. We re not expecting an overwhelming result right away, Brown said. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
N.C. Research Campus seeks money for $100M cyclotron Oct 27, 2009
He says the universities involved with the research campus particularly Duke University will likely play a vital role in moving the project forward. A Duke official didn t respond to e-mailed questions about the school s role. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Q&A with Duke University student hip-hop artist Mike Posner Oct 27, 2009
Q Duke University student hip-hop artist Mike Posner - Feature ... Mike Posner says Syracuse University can expect his show, "Wednesday in the Schine Underground," to be the "best party you've ever been to." The 21-year-old singer-songwriter is still attending classes at Duke University even while touring the country every weekend and will be coming to SU for the Bandersnatch concert series on Oct. 28 ... It's definitely not easy being a recording artist on a major label, while being a senior... (Daily Orange, NY)
Story unfolds of James Ray, who hosted fatal 'sweat lodge' Oct 27, 2009
Steven Gunter, a professor of evangelism at Duke University, said the Sedona tragedy cannot be written off as a misfortune. "You really can't simply call it an accident," he said. (Florida Today)
How temperature data was analyzed Oct 27, 2009
Three professors of statistics agreed: David Peterson, retired from Duke University; Mack Shelley, director of public policy and administration at Iowa State University; and Edward Melnick from New York University. Each was given two spreadsheets, neither of which had any indication they were temperature data. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
How the Beans of Egypt, Maine Sprouted a Militia Oct 26, 2009
One of the presenters, a retired professor of economics from Duke University named Thomas Naylor, 73, who heads up a secessionist movement in Vermont, suggested that Maine secede from the union. I asked Naylor, who doesn't own or particularly like guns, what he thought of the Second Maine Militia. (Time.com)
Women's Soccer ACCtion: Sunday, October 28 Oct 26, 2009
Sunday was already a special day on the campus of Duke University as four Blue Devil seniors -- Jane Alukonis, KayAnne Gummersall, Sara Murphy and Elisabeth Redmond -- were recognized prior to the contest against No. 13 Virginia Tech, but it got even more special once the match started as Duke netted its biggest win of the season with a 4-1 victory over the Hokies at Koskinen Stadium. Heading into Sunday's match, Duke was needing a signature victory for the season and the Blue Devils were very... (Theacc.com)
'Board game' for Parkinson's patients Oct 26, 2009
Dr Mark Stacy, director of movement disorders, at Duke University School of Medicine, North Carolina, US, said Parkinsonpoly would be particularly useful in alerting patients to changes that could be needed in their medication. "The most effective treatment of Parkinson's Disease symptoms is levodopa. "It can provide benefit throughout the entire course of the disease and has consistently demonstrated to have a positive effect on the quality of life and significantly prolongs life expectancy. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
The Parenting Place Oct 26, 2009
Dr. Helen Egger, a Duke University psychiatrist who also has studied childhood depression, said it is common among people in her field to first see depressed kids in their teens. Their parents will say symptoms began very early in childhood, but they were told, "Your child will grow out of them," Egger said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
How Wood Chips Can Keep You Warm — and Green Oct 26, 2009
"AWC is so clean and safe that AWC systems are commonly deployed in the midst of picture-perfect European towns and villages," says Daniel Richter, Professor of Soils and Forest Ecology at Duke University. They are different from ordinary plants that generate electricity by burning wood. (Time.com)
Sibal visits US to woo universities Oct 26, 2009
Besides the ministerial level meeting, the HRD minister will meet presidents of Harvard University, Boston University, Yale, Duke University, University of Georgetown. Mr Sibal will also meet with the president of New York Academy of Sciences Ellis Rubenstein and presid 00004000 ent of Massachusetts Institute of Technology Susan Hockfield. (India Times)
First Hyperlens For Sound Waves Created Oct 26, 2009
11, 2008) Contrary to earlier predictions, Duke University engineers have found that a three-dimensional sound cloak is possible, at least in theory. Such an acoustic veil would do for sound what the. (Science Daily)
At Duke, Doctors Teach Obesity Ownership Oct 26, 2009
Rita Braver reports from the frontlines at Duke University who are offering new alternatives to help people in the deadly battle against obesity. Stories. (CBS News)
Parents struggle with son's behavior after brain injury Oct 25, 2009
When local hospitals told them their 14-year-old daughter Kellee had an inoperable brain tumor and wouldn't live to see her 16th birthday, they found help at Duke University Medical Center. She's now 29. (The Palm Beach Post)
Fishing rules await sea lion report Oct 25, 2009
Researchers at Duke University have unlocked the secret of barnacle "glue." Amazingly, the glue binds together exactly the same way as human blood does when it clots. The scientists hope more research might lead to a non-toxic solution for marine fouling, where barnacles create drag by sticking to boat hulls. (Anchorage Daily News)
Duke cardiologist to run Gladstone Institutes Oct 25, 2009
The Gladstone Institutes, the nationally known biomedical research center affiliated with UCSF, has named Dr. Robert S. Williams, a Duke University cardiologist, as its new president ... Williams has been senior vice chancellor for academic affairs at Duke University Medical Center, was chairman of the American Heart Association's research committee and has served on the committee of advisers to the director of the National Institutes of Health, the federal agency that oversees a $30 billion... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Poll outcome affects testosterone levels in men: Study Oct 25, 2009
During the study carried out by neuroscientists at Duke University to investigate voters' testosterone responses to the outcome of the 2008 United States Presidential polls, the team collected saliva samples from 163 college-age volunteers (57 men) before and after the election results were announced. After observing the samples, the team found that the post-outcome testosterone levels of male voters of Barack Obama (winner) were stable while a drop was seen in the testosterone levels of John... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
The Lotus's Clever Way Of Staying Dry Oct 24, 2009
The process of solving this biological problem inspired Duke University engineers to make use of man-made surfaces resembling the lotus to improve the efficiency of modern engineering systems, such as power plants or electronic equipment, which must be cooled by removing heat through water evaporation and condensation. For the first time, scientists were able to observe water as it condensed on the leaf's surface, and more importantly, how the water condensate left the leaf. (Science Daily)
Men's Golf Returns To Action At The UNCG Bridgestone Collegiate This Weekend Oct 24, 2009
Last season the tournament was won by Duke University, which shot a final round 289 to rally for a four-shot win over Michigan State. The Blue Devils overcame a five-shot deficit and overtook Michigan on the final day for the win. (Und.com)
Jock the Vote: Election Outcomes Affect Testosterone Levels in Men Oct 24, 2009
After the outcome of the U.S. presidential election was declared, neuroscientists at Duke University found that although male voters for , the winner, had stable levels of testosterone, the hormone's levels rapidly dropped in males who cast ballots for or Robert Barr, the losers ... These new findings, appearing online , reveal that politics can influence testosterone in men "just as if they directly engaged head-to-head in a contest for dominance," says researcher Kevin LaBar of the Duke... (Scientific American)
Low Testosterone = A Vote for McCain? Oct 24, 2009
Steven Stanton, lead author of the study, said colleagues at Duke University and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor wondered if the same drop in testosterone that happened in face-to-face competitions would happen in vicarious dominance situation, such as an election. 1. (ABC News)
