Tomato scare spurs consumers to shift diet Jul 19, 2008
The high level of uneasiness should not be taken lightly, said Michael R. Taylor, a former senior federal food safety official who now teaches at George Washington University. Video. (MSNBC -- Business)
Frameline names K.C. Price executive director Jul 19, 2008
A native of Charlotte, N.C., Price has a bachelor's degree in English literature from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and master's in arts from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.. In addition to the annual film festival, Frameline distributes films, funds the creation of film and video art and runs an outreach and education program in the LGBT community. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Food Safety Worries Change Buying Habits Jul 19, 2008
Such a level of uneasiness among consumers is "very significant," said Michael R. Taylor, a former senior federal food safety official who now teaches at George Washington University. "When you have almost half the population avoiding certain foods because of safety concerns, that's very significant from the standpoint of economic impact for the people selling the food, and from the standpoint of peace of mind for consumers," said Taylor. (Time.com)
Moon Mission Problems Jul 18, 2008
"It doesn't surprise me that there are these kinds of pains given the early stage (of development) and the long time since we did anything like this," said John Logsdon, director of space policy at George Washington University. "NASA is trying to do this with inadequate and uncertain funding.". (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Turning up the heat on global-warming deniers Jul 18, 2008
It s going to be hotter, it s going to be hotter sooner in the year than it was in the past, said Kristie L. Ebi, an adjunct professor at George Washington University and one of the report s lead authors. She said that young people living in the D.C. area now will notice a difference before they reach middle age. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Foster named Big Brothers Big Sisters COO Jul 18, 2008
She has a bachelor of arts degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., and a master of business administration degree from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.. Loading commenting interface. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Hawking visit 'single trip,' not relocation Jul 18, 2008
Professor Stephen Hawking and his daughter, Lucy, give a lecture in April during the 50 Years of NASA lecture series at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.. (Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images). (Globe and Mail)
WUSA9.com | Washington, DC | Local Man Loses ... Jul 18, 2008
He says on Friday three drunken young men ran around his sleeping body near George Washington University. "I jumped up. They scared the life out of me." Jollay says he almost used his pepper spray. (W-USA News, DC)
Former C-C stars play in summer soccer league Jul 17, 2008
Burke will be playing for George Washington University this fall. The league has 18 teams and three divisions. (Concord Journal, MA)
Stephen Hawking isn't moving to Waterloo Jul 17, 2008
Professor Stephen Hawking of the University of Cambridge in April at George Washington University in Washington. (Lawrence Jackson/Associated Press). (Globe and Mail)
Ex-Fresno public works director dies Jul 17, 2008
He also joined the National Guard there, then graduated with a degree in civil engineering from George Washington University. "One of the highlights of my D.C. National Guard career was being in Harry Truman's inaugural parade in 1949," Mr. Martin, a staunch Republican, told Melosi. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Moon capsule likely won't be ready by 2013 Jul 17, 2008
"It doesn't surprise me that there are these kinds of pains given the early stage (of development) and the long time since we did anything like this," said John Logsdon, director of space policy at George Washington University. "NASA is trying to do this with inadequate and uncertain funding.". (MSNBC -- Technology)
Hot topic: Immigration Jul 15, 2008
But Jonathan Turley, a law professor at George Washington University, said the question of McCain s eligibility is a serious one. It is not clear whether a Panamanian-born citizen is a natural born citizen, Turley said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Introducing RedState 3.0 Jul 15, 2008
Over the past four years RedState has become, according to a George Washington University survey, the most influential and widely read right of center blog on Capitol Hill. It is our intention, with our readers, to expand our efforts down to the states. (Human Events Online)
Regulate junk-food marketing to kids Jul 14, 2008
But Jeffrey Axelrad, a lecturer of law at George Washington University says the federal government should focus instead on food safety. And he argues that the fight against childhood obesity has turned into a propaganda campaign. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
'White Shoes' trains Olympic bobsled hopeful Jul 14, 2008
At age 9, Meyers started a softball career that would lead her to a decorated career at George Washington University. After a couple of failed attempts at making the U.S. National Team, she decided a year of professional softball might help her odds. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Good news for Cheney in annual medical checkup Jul 14, 2008
Doctors at George Washington University Hospital gave Cheney a physical exam and an electrocardiogram, which is a test that detects and records the electrical activity of the heart, Mitchell said. They also took images of stents that were placed in arteries in the back of his knees when Cheney underwent surgery in September 2005 to repair an arterial aneurysm. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
At our best (published July 14) Jul 14, 2008
George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Jennifer Lacy-Nichols recently graduated with honors from George Washington University with a degree in anthropology. She was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Cheney's Heart in Stable Condition, Doctors Report Jul 13, 2008
"All is fine," Cheney press secretary Megan Mitchell said after Cheney's annual checkup, which lasted less than two hours at George Washington University Hospital. Cheney has had four heart attacks, quadruple bypass surgery and two artery-clearing angioplasties. (Fox News)
Cheney checkup: 'Cardiac status remains stable' Jul 13, 2008
The exam was conducted at George Washington University Hospital, several blocks up Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House. --James Gerstenzang. (Los Angeles Times)
RISING STAR: Orangeburg native Manish Dayal finds success on the N.Y. stage, and beyond Jul 13, 2008
At George Washington University in Washington, D.C., Dayal shot movies, studied international business and worked in electronic media production ... After receiving degrees in business and film from George Washington University, Dayal began working as a network producer and got an offer to be in a movie, "Indian Beauty," which was shooting in India for three months. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
As Outbreak Affects 1,000, Experts See Flaws in Law Jul 13, 2008
The purpose of the recordkeeping provision of the Bioterrorism Act was to support going back to the origin of food after people have gotten sick when you are trying to find out how the biological agent got there, said Michael Taylor, a professor at the George Washington University and a former F.D.A. official. But the provisions are of little or no value with respect to trace-backs of fresh produce because of the amount of shoe leather and time it would take. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Local resident returns from Peace Corps tour of duty Jul 13, 2008
Bittle plans to enter George Washington University Graduate School of International Peace and Conflict Resolution in September. I started out with the intention of learning to speak Spanish fluently and learning to live in another culture but I gained so much more. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
American students go for an Olympic gold medal in learning Jul 13, 2008
Programs range from one at George Washington University that examines the business side of the Games to a large group of student reporters who will help staff the Olympic News Service ... Lisa Delpy Neirotti, a sports management professor at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., has been taking her students to study every Olympics since 1992. (USA Today)
Vice President In For Checkup; All's Well Jul 13, 2008
Cheney had his checkup at George Washington University Hospital on Sunday. In addition to the exam, he had an electrocardiogram and doctors took images of stents that were placed in the arteries behind his knees in 2005. (Click2Houston, TX)
Iraqis want US pullout timeline Jul 8, 2008
"You could theoretically include everything in a memorandum of understanding that you could in a formal status of forces agreement," said Michael Matheson, an expert on international law at George Washington University Law School. The Bush administration has said it doesn't need congressional approval even for a full status of forces agreement - a position criticized by some US lawmakers. (Boston Globe)
No jobs for Indian students in US Jul 6, 2008
Amar, a sophomore student at George Washington University, realized that he could not stay in DC this summer and went home to Karachi. The eatery he was working in the downtown area shut down when the owner was unable to make his lease payment. (Sify.com, India)
No summer jobs available for Indian students in America Jul 5, 2008
Amar, a sophomore student at George Washington University, realized that he could not stay in DC this summer and went home to Karachi. Also Read. (India Times)
YouTube told to hand over users' data Jul 4, 2008
Although the judge cited a post on the Official Google Blog, which stated that in most cases an IP address and user name aren't enough to identify a user, that assertion isn't entirely accurate, according to Orin Kerr, a law professor at George Washington University and an expert in digital privacy. Many people include parts of their name, their birthday or other personal information in their user IDs on the Internet, which could be used to identify a user, he said. (Globe and Mail)
MelrosePeople: Michael Interbartolo III Jul 3, 2008
I was in grad school at George Washington University and they were looking for volunteers at the Goddard Space Center in Maryland, so I just called in and said I d like to volunteer I worked there for 16 months for free and they hired me on after that as an analyst. The Johnson Space Center was recruiting people to work in mission control, so I transferred down in 1998. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Welcome to the Age of Creativity Jul 3, 2008
Cohen is director of the Center on Aging, Health and Humanities at George Washington University, and the focus of the conference was marketing to baby boomers. What Cohen taught directly relates to us as After 55 entrepreneurs. (Entrepreneur)
Concord player in MLS youth program Jul 3, 2008
I watched Theo Terris [who will play for George Washington University this fall] and he s definitely a very good player. If I could make the varsity team, that would be pretty awesome. (Concord Journal, MA)
Resuscitation Technique After Brain Injury May Do More Harm Than Good Jul 3, 2008
Now researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and George Washington University. (May 24, 2007) A new imaging study reveals how inhaling 100 percent oxygen can harm the brain. (Science Daily)
Culver announces judicial appointments Jul 3, 2008
Potterfield received her undergraduate degree from Hollins College and her law degree from George Washington University National Law Center. She replaces Judge David Baker, whom Culver appointed to the Iowa Supreme Court. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
DC Synagogues: Rabbi Serotta, Cantor Tasat to Lead Shirat HaNefesh, A New Jewish Community in Montgomery County, MD Jul 2, 2008
"Shirat HaNefesh recognizes and builds on this restless diversity by striving to offer something new." Before joining Shirat HaNefesh, Serotta worked as the associate rabbi at Temple Shalom in Chevy Chase, MD. Previously, he was Hillel director at The George Washington University and earlier at Rutgers, Vassar and CCNY. Serotta has also been the Senior Rabbinic Scholar-in-Residence at the Religious Action Center. He is the current co-chair of Rabbis for Human Rights-North America (). (PR Newswire)
Rights, Arms and the Man Jul 2, 2008
It was "an inevitable ruling," explained George Washington University Law Professor Jonathan Turley. "Even though I'm an advocate of gun control, it's very hard to read the Second Amendment and not see an individual right.". (Townhall.com)
40-Year Old Treaty Still Limits Nukes Jul 2, 2008
Documents, published by the National Security Archive of George Washington University, detail among other hurdles, India's resistance to the treaty with "China at her back and Pakistan lurking on the sidelines" and Italy's unhappiness at the "second-class status" of non-nuclear states. Still, there was considerable optimism in 1968 that a historic point had been reached. (Time.com)
The Worms Crawl In Jul 1, 2008
Peter Hotez, a microbiologist at George Washington University who is developing a hookworm vaccine, said the parasite was among the primary causes of stunted growth and malnutrition in developing countries. If a kid is infected with 25 hookworms, he s being robbed of his daily iron requirement, and because the worms suppress the immune system, they can increase the host s susceptibility to diseases like AIDS and malaria, Dr. Hotez said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
World's Best Places For Unemployment Pay Jun 30, 2008
"The unemployment insurance fund fee covers unemployment benefits at about 3% unemployment, which is rare in Denmark," says Donald O. Parsons, a professor of economics at George Washington University. "The compulsory labor contribution provides the government with funds to cover unemployment benefits in excess of three percent and also various 'leave programs.'". (Forbes)
John Roberts' Favor To Obama Jun 29, 2008
Part of the reason, as Orin Kerr of George Washington University recently observed, is that he has done exactly what he said he would do in 2006: namely, convince moderate liberals and conservatives that unanimity is in their interest. In particular, Roberts has been more willing than his predecessor to assign plurality (rather than majority) opinions. (CBS News)
A tighter rein on faith-based initiatives Jun 29, 2008
"They say 'here are the rules' and make the grants, but I think there's a lot of 'don't ask, don't tell' going on," says Ira Lupu, a law professor at George Washington University. The legal line can be ambiguous: A program that offers a meal and includes a voluntary grace would most likely be acceptable, he says, but the programs that deal with some sort of religious character transformation are problematic. (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
Acquisition Solutions Taps Lisa Akers to Head Training Institute Jun 28, 2008
"I look forward to building on that tradition with training and other solutions to develop the competencies and capacity of acquisition professionals in public service." Ms. Akers received her B.S., Microbiology, from Pennsylvania State University in 1983 and received her M.S., Information Technology Systems, from The George Washington University in 1998. In September 2005, Ms. Akers became certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) by Project Management Institute (PMI). (PR Newswire)
Despite June Fireworks, a Calmer Supreme Court Term Jun 28, 2008
Scalia's comments confirm what George Washington University law professor Orin Kerr saw this term: a chief justice increasingly successful at steering the Court toward a more minimalist -- and easier to agree with -- approach to deciding even the knottiest cases. "This is what the chief justice said he would do" when he joined the Court in 2005, says Kerr, a former clerk to Kennedy. (Law.com)
Experts to Discuss One Puzzling Autism Case, as a Second Case Has Arisen Jun 28, 2008
Margaret Dunkle, a senior fellow at the Center for Health Services Research and Policy at George Washington University and great-aunt to Hannah Poling, said she hoped that the researchers on Sunday would agree on studies that would help to identify who those children are for whom vaccination might cause or worsen a mitochondrial dysfunction so that we can figure out a way to immunize those children safely. What s the schedule and number of vaccines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
ER Visits Increasing for Elderly Patients Jun 28, 2008
"In 2005, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported increasing emergency department (ED) visit rates per 100 people," Dr. Mary Pat McKay and colleagues from the George Washington University, Washington, DC, write. "The greatest increase in visit rate was among individuals 65 years and older," they note, adding that because older patients have longer ED stays, are more likely to be admitted, and represent a growing segment of the population, "this finding could have a significant... (MEDLINEplus)
A blueprint for US withdrawal Jun 27, 2008
"Wider diplomatic outreach" with all the neighbors, including Sunni powers, "and trying to bring them together into a more comprehensive and sustained security dialogue about Iraq" is an important step towards a constructive regional role, said George Washington University professor Marc Lynch. The report also calls for a short-term extension of the current UN mandate for the presence of foreign troops as a means to cover US troops from prosecution as they prepare to withdraw. (Asia Times Online)
American grad student killed in Iraq blast Jun 27, 2008
Suveges graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1992 and received a master's degree in political science from George Washington University in 1998. She had delivered papers to international relations organizations and served as a graduate teaching assistant, the company said. (CNN -- World)
'Neglected Infections Of Poverty' In United States Disable Hundreds Of Thousands Of Americans Annually Jun 26, 2008
"The fact that these neglected infections of poverty represent some of the greatest health disparities in the United States, but they remain at the bottom of the public health agenda, is a national disgrace," says Peter J. Hotez , MD, PhD, author of the analysis and President of the Sabin Vaccine Institute, Executive Director of Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases, and Walter G. Ross Professor and Chair of the Microbiology, Immunology, and Tropical Medicine department at George... (Science Daily)
Anybill, Inc. CEO Tells Executives Washington, DC's Unparalleled Knowledge Base Makes for Big Global Business Jun 26, 2008
Washington, DC (PRWEB) June 26, 2008 -- "Washington's great administrative progress in the last eight years now enables the city to begin addressing business growth in a strategic way. We must take greater advantage of our knowledge assets and communicate their value to decision makers outside the area," said Matthew Voorhees, president and CEO of Anybill, Inc. to an audience of more than 100 executives at the Washington, DC Economic Partnership's June 11, 2008 discussion meeting, "Are We... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Parasitic diseases plague poor in urban areas, specialist says Jun 25, 2008
And diseases associated with the developing world, such as dengue fever and Chagas disease, may become a bigger problem for the United States as the climate changes, said Dr. Peter Hotez of George Washington University and the Sabin Vaccine Institute in Washington. "The message is a little tough because they are not killer diseases - they impact on child development, intellectual development, hearing, and sometimes even heart disease," Hotez said in a telephone interview. (Boston Globe)
Morrison & Foerster Adds National Group of Accomplished IP Litigators Jun 25, 2008
Alexander J. Hadjis A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law (1993), Mr. Hadjis also earned a Master of Laws degree from George Washington University Law School (1996). He received his B.S.E.E. in electrical engineering from The Ohio State University (1990). (PR Newswire)
US regulatorneeds regulation Jun 25, 2008
Hossein Askari is professor of international business and international affairs at George Washington University. Noureddine Krichene is an economist at the International Monetary Fund and a former advisor, Islamic Development Bank, Jeddah. (Asia Times Online)
Paw Paw doctor testing drug to treat low sex drive in women Jun 25, 2008
We know there is a tremendous medical need to address women suffering with low sexual desire,'' said Simon, who is clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at George Washington University, medical director of the Women's Health Research Center in Laurel, Md. and past president of the North American Menopause Society. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Secret Testimony on Cold War Spies Could Be Made... Jun 25, 2008
Among those seeking release of the material in the Rosenberg and Brothman/Moskowitz cases are the National Security Archive based at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., the American Historical Association, the American Society for Legal History, the Organization of American Historians and the Society of American Archivists. Share. (Fox News)
Bozeman Promoted To Gw Women's Hoops Head Coach Jun 25, 2008
(Sports Network) - George Washington University announced Tuesday that assistant women's basketball coach Mike Bozeman has been promoted to head coach. Bozeman becomes the eighth head coach in the 34-year history of the program. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Use of nanomaterials in food packaging poses regulatory challenges Jun 25, 2008
"The system is not widely understood and legitimate questions have been raised about how it would apply to nanoscale substances used in food packaging," says Taylor, who is currently a research professor at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services. "Those companies developing ENMs for use in packaging will need to work closely with FDA and EPA to make sure the questions identified in this report concerning potential risks are answered.". (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Bedsharing and bassinets: 2 new studies assess the risks Jun 25, 2008
In a related study, Dr. Moon and colleagues from Children's National Medical Center, George Washington University, Yale University, and Boston University, reviewed the sleep locations of 708 mothers and their infants. Using the data collected from several Women, Infant, and Children centers (WIC) in 2005, the researchers found that roughly 33% of the mothers and infants were sharing a sleep space. (EurekAlert!)
527s Spending 'Millions and Millions' to Oppose Obama? Jun 24, 2008
Malbin, whose nonpartisan group is affiliated with George Washington University and tracks campaign finances, said it was ironic that Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill. (CNSnews.com)
Analysis: U.S. poor are vulnerable to 'neglected' diseases Jun 24, 2008
"If this were occurring among white mothers in the suburbs, you'd hear a tremendous outcry," says Hotez, a microbiologist at George Washington University. Franco-Paredes says the remedy may be as simple as screening minorities, immigrants and refugees and making sure doctors can diagnose and treat these ailments. (USA Today)
Marathon scholar Jun 23, 2008
A graduate of Wyoming Seminary, Molitoris originally wanted to attend either Boston College or George Washington University. A chilly reception from both left him considering other options. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Howard Dean, Winner Jun 22, 2008
Columns, funnies in your inbox. Should oil companies be forced to pay extra taxes when they make a profit. (Townhall.com)
How The GI Bill Changed America Jun 22, 2008
" The 28-year old Marine reservist was almost killed by a sniper while serving in Iraq. The bullet is still lodged in his rifle scope. Back home, Bowers re-enrolled for classes at George Washington University but had to drop out. Despite his savings and part-time jobs, his benefits simply didn't go far enough. "I was as surprised as I think all of America is," Bowers said. "I hear from a lot of my friends who have not served and even family and they say, 'Well, you served in the military, your... (CBS News -- US)
EXCLUSIVE - By decree, Abbas overhauls his security forces Jun 20, 2008
" Western officials note that many of the changes have been carried out with little public accountability. One decree was written to lure commanders into retirement by offering full salaries to those over 45 with 15 years service. Another gave the plain-clothes Preventive Security service, which is reviled as a partisan enemy by Hamas, law enforcement powers to thwart threats to Abbas's Palestinian Authority. With the Hamas-led parliament paralysed -- by Israel's jailing of many members and the... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Mayo Gets to Citigroup First While Whitney `Loves' Being Everyone's Oracle Jun 20, 2008
Mayo, who has a Master of Business Administration from Washington-based George Washington University, was a longtime critic of Prince. The next day, he fired off a report downgrading Citigroup's stock. (Bloomberg)
Another First: $1 Billion Presidential Campaign Jun 20, 2008
Obama "will now be running against someone who is very different from him. ... He and Sen. Clinton were very similar," said Michael Malbin, executive director of the Campaign Finance Institute affiliated with George Washington University. McCain probably will not be able to raise as much money as Obama, but the Republican won't drown. (Newsmax)
