Life Altered 12,900 Year Ago By Giant Comet? Jul 3, 2008
Now University of Cincinnati Assistant Professor of Anthropology Ken Tankersley, working in conjunction with Allen West and Indiana Geological Society Research Scientist Nelson R. Schaffer, has verified evidence from sites in Ohio and Indiana including, locally, Hamilton and Clermont counties in Ohio and Brown County in Indiana that offers the strongest support yet for the exploding comet/asteroid theory ... (Credit: Image courtesy of University of Cincinnati). (Science Daily)
Now, its on-the-job weight loss! Jul 3, 2008
Lead researcher Michael Benedict from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine has revealed that employer-sponsored programs for weight loss are at least partially effective at helping workers. He said that since most employed adults spend nearly one-half of their waking hours at work, such programmes could have enormous potential in making a dent in the obesity epidemic. (Times of India)
Workplace Weight Programs Produce Modest Losses Jul 3, 2008
Dr. Michael Benedict of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, who led the new research, said relatively few studies have assessed how well these programs work. Benedict said existing research also does not show whether sponsoring such a program saves a company money through greater worker productivity, lower absenteeism and reduced health care costs. (MEDLINEplus)
State grant to fund two University of Cincinnati scholarships Jul 2, 2008
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Bengals' Dismuke commits to UC Jul 1, 2008
When the University of Cincinnati offered Dismuke a scholarship early last week, the Bedford resident wasted little time giving his oral commitment. "I . . . called them about 15 hours later and committed," he said. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Georgia State in the vanguard Jun 30, 2008
At the University of Cincinnati, the campus has loaned about $100 million to surrounding neighborhoods to replace dilapidated houses and stores with modern apartment buildings and retail space. The new projects have added 1,200 student beds, which means the library and student center have had to expand hours to serve the swell of students on campus before and after classes each day, university spokesman Greg Hand said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Are Perks Compromising MD Ethics? Jun 27, 2008
He is investigating some 20 top medical schools - including Harvard, Stanford and the University of Cincinnati, for under-reporting the income top researchers are getting from the drug industry. Grassley wants to learn if the money is influencing research. (CBS News)
Animals amok Jun 27, 2008
--- There s really no way to explain people s fetishes, said University of Cincinnati campus police Capt. Karen Patterson, describing the arrest of Dwight Pannell, 43, for allegedly crawling under a library table, squirting liquid from a syringe on a female student s shoe, and photographing it. Pannell told police he was just trying out his new camera. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Chemical Danger In Deceased Doctor's Home Jun 26, 2008
He worked as a researcher at the University of Cincinnati. His daughter and son found hundreds of small bottles while cleaning out his garage. (WKRC.com, OH)
Athletes Susceptible To Antibiotic-resistant Staph Infections Jun 26, 2008
In the report entitled, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and athletes, published online in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, dermatologist Brian B. Adams, MD, MPH, FAAD, associate professor of dermatology at the University of Cincinnati and director of dermatology at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, in Cincinnati, addressed the occurrence of MRSA in athletes and recommendations for preventing the further spread of the infection. Our review found that... (Science Daily)
New Ways To Regulate Genes, Reduce Heart Damage Identified Jun 25, 2008
ScienceDaily (June 24, 2008) Researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) are looking for ways to reduce or prevent heart damage by starting where the problem often begins: in the genes ... (Credit: University of Cincinnati). (Science Daily)
WMD: Nuclear Hourglass Jun 25, 2008
Dinshaw Mistry, professor and missile proliferation expert at the University of Cincinnati, warns of the development or acquisition of missiles that "would give Iran the capability to strike Western Europe. A 3,000-kilometer-range Iranian missile could reach Rome and Berlin; a 4,000-kilometer-range missile could reach London and Paris.". Iran may well have missiles of such range up and running before a missile defense system is operational in Europe, expected in about 2012. (Investors Business Daily)
A Plane With Wings Of Glass? Jun 24, 2008
A Plane With Wings Of Glass. A Plane With Wings Of Glass. (Science Daily)
Bearcats Add Athlete To Class Jun 24, 2008
Covers University of Cincinnati athletics on the Scout ... Having impressed several programs in the past few weeks, Dismuke found a home at the University of Cincinnati on Monday. (BearcatInsider.com)
32-yard field goal defined O’Brien’s career Jun 24, 2008
He played at the University of Cincinnati. I was a straight-on kicker. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
College Athletic Business Management Association Announces 2008 Officers Jun 23, 2008
CABMA also elected Jeanette Shoecraft, Associate Athletics Director/Chief Financial Officer at the University of Cincinnati to serve as 1st Vice President; Frank Hardymon, Associate Athletics Director/Chief Financial Officer at Georgia Tech to serve as 2nd Vice President; and Ross Cobb, Associate Director of Athletics/Business Operations at the University of Texas at San Antonio as the new 3rd Vice President for the 2008-09 year ... 440/892-4000 President Clayton Hamilton Associate Athletics... (Nacda.com)
Chill Out, Your Computer Knows What’s Best For You Jun 22, 2008
23, 1999) Dinesh Bhatia, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Cincinnati, calls it "hand-crafted hardware." It's a technique dubbed RACE that Bhatia and. (Nov. (Science Daily)
New Inhibitors Of Estrogen-dependent Breast Cancer Cells Jun 22, 2008
12, 2006) University of Cincinnati researchers have identified a new way to predict when anti-estrogen drug therapies are inappropriate for patients with hormone-dependent breast cancer. Scientists say these. (Science Daily)
McClellan makes decision Jun 22, 2008
by Tim AdamsThe window of opportunity for "power" players is slowly shutting at the University of Cincinnati after Andre Cureton from Pike High School in Indiana committed to the Bearcats today (Saturday). Cureton becomes. (Cincinnati Sports -- Rivals.com)
College Athletic Business Management Association Announces 2008 Award Winners Jun 20, 2008
440/892-4000 President Darin Spease Senior Associate Athletics Director/Business Affairs University of North Carolina Charlotte First Vice President Clayton Hamilton Associate AD for Business Operations University of Colorado Second Vice President/Treasurer Jeanette Shoecraft Associate Athletics Director/Chief Financial Officer University of Cincinnati Third Vice President/Secretary Frank Hardymon Associate Director of Athletics/Chief Financial Officer Georgia Tech If you would like to become a... (Nacda.com)
CAMPUS CLICKS: Gopher cheerleaders to be in new movie Jun 20, 2008
Some were surprised when the Ravens named John Harbaugh head coach, but few were probably as surprised as the folks at the University of Cincinnati, who for the head coaching spot. Pop Culture Nugget. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ohio Defensive Lineman Now A Bearcat Jun 20, 2008
Covers University of Cincinnati athletics on the Scout ... By Publisher - FounderDate: Jun 19, 2008 It didnt take Dan Sprague long to think about making his verbal commitment to the University of Cincinnati. (BearcatInsider.com)
ALS Risk Has Waned among Gulf War Veterans Jun 20, 2008
"Recent reports indicate that veterans of the first Gulf War experienced a 2-fold elevated risk of ALS during the decade after the war had ended," Dr. Ronnie D. Horner, of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Ohio, and colleagues write in the medical journal Neuroepidemiology. ALS is commonly known as Lou Gehrig disease. (MEDLINEplus)
Keffer is now creative assistant at Toth Brand Imaging Jun 20, 2008
Prior to joining Toth in 2005, Keffer had been attending the University of Cincinnati where she graduated with a degree in communications. Toth Brand Imaging, celebrating 25-years in business, is a full-service branding company with a roster of clients that conduct business in the apparel, home goods, footwear, sporting goods, personal care, paper and entertainment sectors. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Lape, Gomez Named To All-Mideast Region Jun 19, 2008
Marshall junior Adam Yeager, who played for Huntington High and the University of Cincinnati before returning home in 2008 to play for the Herd, is playing with teammate Nate Lape for the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod League this summer. Yeager, All-Tournament at the C-USA tourney, was also named to the College Baseball Foundation All-Star lineup for June 2 after stealing 9-of-11 bases in the tournament and 47 on the year, which led the nation and set a new MU record. (Goherd.com)
Recent University of Cincinnati graduate Brian Whitling works on a house for Edwin and Lizzy Cunningham and their five children. The Cunninghams and volunteer labor are putting up the house on a piece of land donated to the Fuller Center. Jun 19, 2008
"Jordan's brother Isaac, 6, also helped."I am excited about getting my first house," he said.Their father, Edwin, said the start of construction on his new home made Father's Day a little more special. He said it had been three years since he successfully kicked a drug habit. Since that time, he said he had grown closer to his children and family."I never imagined I would be here and have my own house," he said.Eight University of Cincinnati students came to help build the house. The students... (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Trio of Bearcats Earn ABCA/Rawlings All-Mideast Region Honors Jun 18, 2008
University of Cincinnati CINCINNATI The University of Cincinnati baseball team had three players named to the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Rawlings all-Mideast team as junior second baseman Josh Harrison (Cincinnati, OH/Princeton) and junior pitcher Dan Osterbrock (Cincinnati, OH/Colerain) earned first-team honors while junior outfielder Cameron Satterwhite (Cincinnati, OH/Moeller) was named to the second team. The three selections tied Cincinnati with the University of... (WKRC.com, OH)
Football Season Ticket Sales Pass 10,000 Mark Jun 18, 2008
CINCINNATI The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics announced today its football season ticket sales eclipsed the 10,000 mark for the first time in program history, finishing the week at 10,191 ... Employees of the University of Cincinnati will enjoy discounted season ticket rates again for the 2008 season. (Cincinnati Sports -- Rivals.com)
Leicestershire Burial Mounds Reveal Ancestral Insights Jun 17, 2008
20, 2001) A University of Cincinnati archaeologist will open new excavations June 18 on the island of Cyprus in hopes of discovering whether a Bronze Age city was actually an important trading center for the. (Jul. (Science Daily)
Ebb and flow of sea may have driven mass extinctions Jun 17, 2008
Arnold Miller, a paleobiologist and professor of geology at the University of Cincinnati, says the new study is striking because it establishes a clear relationship between the tempo of mass extinction events and changes in sea level and sediment. The new Wisconsin study, Peters says, does not preclude other influences on extinction such as physical events like volcanic eruptions or killer asteroids, or biological influences such as disease and competition among species. (Xinhuanet, China)
Sox's Youkilis, Casey return to Cincinnati Jun 17, 2008
Youkilis graduated from Sycamore High School in 1997, was a two-time All-American in four years at the University of Cincinnati and is still a Cincinnatian in every way. He craves Skyline, remembers going to Reds games at Riverfront Stadium when he was a kid and, while in college, modeled his batting stance after The Mayor, longtime Red and current Red Sox reserve first baseman Sean Casey. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Jun 16, 2008
The findings "are pretty much in line with what all the other studies have shown comparing Atkins and low-fat diets," said Bonnie Brehm, assistant professor of nutrition at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and co-author of two, independent studies of the Atkins diet. "We have found the same thing with all of our trials.". (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Bearcats Open Senior Camp Jun 16, 2008
Covers University of Cincinnati athletics on the Scout ... Sunday was the first of three days that will see high school football prospects from across the country travel to the University of Cincinnati with dreams of earning a scholarship ... Fathers Day was the setting for Sunday s first day of Senior Camp at the University of Cincinnati and over 300 prospects came looking to impress the Bearcats coaching staff. (BearcatInsider.com)
Sox need something extra to upend Reds Jun 15, 2008
Nothing so unforgettable as Zim yelling "No, no, no," while Denny Doyle was hearing "Go, go, go," Dewey's catch in the corner, and Pudge waving the ball fair, but all hugely entertaining and satisfying to the Sox, especially for Youkilis, who grew up a Reds fan, starred for the University of Cincinnati, and was playing here for the first time as a big leaguer. "Definitely a good thrill to hit one in that situation," said Youki lis, who struck out his first two at-bats in front of a group of 140... (Boston Globe)
Youkilis had old-school grit Jun 15, 2008
Truth be told, said Brian Cleary, who first met Kevin Youkilis at a University of Cincinnati baseball camp Cleary was running, there were those who came right out and said Youkilis was a little fat. So, why did Cleary recruit Youkilis, who went to nearby Sycamore High, to play for the Bearcats. (Boston Globe)
Three groups, multiple courses kick off Fontana summer season Jun 15, 2008
The trio formed in 2004 at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. It's exciting to see these young groups before they become big -- at our festival, before their careers take off,'' Lam-Rodrigues said. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Youkilisburns Reds withhome runin 10th Jun 15, 2008
Youkilis grew up in town and attended the University of Cincinnati. He was miffed when the Reds didnt select him in the 2001 draft, letting the Red Sox take him in the eighth round. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kevin Youkilis has big homecoming in Cincinnati Jun 14, 2008
The 29-year-old Youkilis grew up in the city, attended the University of Cincinnati and has a lot of close friends and family in the area. When the schedule came out in the offseason, they bought tickets to see Youkilis' first professional appearance in his hometown. (WKRC.com, OH)
Previewing the Deveroes Summer League Jun 14, 2008
Ever since it was created in 1986 by Dennis Bettis, Butch Burbridge, Ralph Lee and Derek Davis, the Deveroes Summer League has been providing the University of Cincinnati basketball team, as well as other area colleges, with a chance to improve their basketball skills against other good players in an organized environment ... With the recent struggles of the University of Cincinnati men's basketball team, many fans are anxious to come see the nationally ranked recruiting class that they hope,... (Cincinnati Sports -- Rivals.com)
Youkilis set for homecoming vs. Reds Jun 14, 2008
The Red Sox drafted the All-American out of the University of Cincinnati in the eighth round of the 2001 First-Year Player Draft after the team down Vine Street overlooked him. "It was more emotional right then because of going through the Draft," recalled Youkilis, who did not see action on Friday night. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Ohio's public colleges join Voluntary System of Accountability program Jun 13, 2008
Nancy Zimpher, president of the University of Cincinnati, on Wednesday called value-added data the "big nut to crack" and said Ohio leaders - like others around the country - are struggling to find the best way to track the information. To reach this Plain Dealer reporter. (Cleveland.com)
Ray Guy Award Pre-season Watch List Announced Jun 13, 2008
University of Cincinnati Augusta, GA (June 12, 2008) - The Greater Augusta Sports Council announced today its pre-season watch list for the 2008 Ray Guy Award, which identifies the nations top collegiate punter. The pre-season list is comprised of the top non-graduating finalists from the previous year. (WKRC.com, OH)
Twins will regain flexibility in Interleague Jun 13, 2008
The Twins signed four more players from last week's First-Year Player Draft, including two from the first 10 rounds -- fourth-round pick Daniel Ortiz, an outfielder from Benjamin Harrison High School in Puerto Rico, and seventh-round pick Dan Osterbrock, a left-handed pitcher from the University of Cincinnati. The Twins have now signed 10 players from the 2008 Draft. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
A rarity: Lugo gets an RBI Jun 13, 2008
Youkilis starred at the University of Cincinnati, where he was a two-time All-American and holds the school record for home runs. Casey played eight seasons for the Reds, hit. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Mercury Contamination Found In Stranded Victorian Dolphins Jun 12, 2008
That's the warning from researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Engineering, who have found surprising levels of. (May 7, 2008) A recent study shows that mercury releases from products in the US declined dramatically between 1990 and 2005, but that they continue to be a significant source of environmental contamination. (Science Daily)
Danny McElroy Being Courted By Miami Jun 12, 2008
Since his recent decommittment to the University of Cincinnati, he has received a lot of calls from coaches. With his spring and summer play, McElroy has attracted strong interest from MAC and ACC schools. (CollegeInsiders.com)
BIG EAST Conference Announces Formation Of Men's Lacrosse L... Jun 12, 2008
It was formed in 1979 and represents the athletic interests of 16 member institutions including the University of Cincinnati, University of Connecticut, DePaul University, Georgetown University, University of Louisville, Marquette University, University of Notre Dame, University of Pittsburgh, Providence College, Rutgers University, St. John's University, Seton Hall University, University of South Florida, Syracuse University, Villanova University and West Virginia University. The BIG EAST... (Friars.com)
How America's Children Packed On the Pounds Jun 12, 2008
"We've defined an American version of what it means to succeed," says neuroscientist Randy Seeley, associate director of the Obesity Research Center at the University of Cincinnati Medical School. "And a big part of that is access to an environment in which there is a lot of food to be consumed.". (Time.com)
Apple's iPhone: The 3G Sequel Jun 11, 2008
" A new 16GB model costs $299 and comes in either the standard black or a new white version. Jobs said $199 for the 8GB version will be the most Apple charges for the standard model in any of the countries. Both are set for release July 11 and will be available in 22 countries with more to follow later this year LATEST NEWS The bulk of the presentations focused on new applications and a recap of in the iPhone 2.0 software Apple previewed in March along with its software development kit (SDK).... (SmallBusinessComputing)
Risk Of ALS Exposure In Gulf War Veterans Is Time Limited, Study Shows Jun 11, 2008
10, 2008) A new study, led by researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC), says that cases of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) among soldiers who served in the first Persian Gulf War were caused by certain events during their deployment to the war zone, meaning the exposure and illness is not as widespread as previously thought. See also. (Science Daily)
Microenvironment A Main Driver Of Aggressive Multi-lineage Leukemia Disease Type Jun 11, 2008
The study included the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, the Hoxworth Blood Center (University of Cincinnati) and the Molecular Cytogenetics Group, Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncologicas in Madrid, Spain ... Funding support came from the National Institutes of Health (including the General Clinical Research Centers Program at the National Center for Research Resources), a grant from the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center, the American Society of Hematology, and a grant... (Science Daily)
Yogurts of the world Jun 11, 2008
"It is true that some yogurts taste more delicious than others," says David Fankhauser, a biology professor at the University of Cincinnati Clermont College. A yogurt lover himself, he once stopped at an island in the Bosporus Strait in Turkey to sample ayran, a refreshing local drink made of yogurt. (Christian Science Monitor)
Durham investigators say man posed as lawyer Jun 11, 2008
Now the 36-year-old with a University of Cincinnati College of Law degree is in legal trouble for drawing up wills and helping with estate planning, business he was not licensed to do ... The 1999 graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Law "holds himself out as a licensed attorney and prepares wills and other legal documents for friends and parishioners at his church," the bar's note said. (News & Observer)
Probst named DAAP dean at University of Cincinnati Jun 10, 2008
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Why Diesel Particulates Cause Cardiovascular Disease Jun 9, 2008
27, 2007) University of Cincinnati environmental health experts say their research improves prior methods of classifying exposure to diesel exhaust particulates that help minimize inaccuracies and better. . (Science Daily)
Dan Gahl exits UC Physicians Jun 9, 2008
"Dan played a pivotal role in the practice's development and expansion, its transformation from University of Cincinnati Medical Associates Inc. to UC Physicians in 1998, and the formation of ," according to the memo, sent out Thursday afternoon. "Dan's efforts on behalf of UC Physicians have been greatly appreciated.". (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
US Oncology Manufacturing-Inspired Practice Management Model Producing Quality and Efficiency Improvements Jun 7, 2008
Dr. Fryefield received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. He fulfilled a rotating internship at San Francisco General Hospital and completed his residency at the University of California, San Francisco. (PR Newswire)
Three Bearcats Taken in Major League Baseball Draft Jun 7, 2008
University of Cincinnati CINCINNATI The University of Cincinnati baseball team had two additional players taken on Day 2 of the Major League Baseball Draft as junior left-handed pitcher Dan Osterbrock (Cincinnati, OH/Colerain) and senior centerfielder Tony Campana (Springboro, OH/Springboro) were selected in the seventh (No. 216 overall) and 13th rounds (No. (WKRC.com, OH)
Newest Bearcat To Follow Former Teammate Jun 7, 2008
Covers University of Cincinnati athletics on the Scout. com Network. (BearcatInsider.com)
Harrison Taken In Sixth Round By Cubs Jun 6, 2008
Covers University of Cincinnati athletics on the Scout ... CINCINNATI University of Cincinnati second baseman and 2008 BIG EAST Co-Player of the Year Josh Harrison (Cincinnati, Ohio/Princeton) was selected in the sixth round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Chicago Cubs with the 191st pick overall. (BearcatInsider.com)
Yonder Mountain String Band Jun 5, 2008
After dropping out of University of Cincinnati College's Conservatory of Music after less than a year ["I'd call my mom at 3 in the morning and worry that school wasn't for me. She'd say, 'Look, you've called four nights in a row. I think you already know the answer' "] Austin was invited to join the subtly named Bluegrassholes -- before he'd even learned the mandolin. He picked up the instrument "not as a quick study, but as a panicked study," and by the time the band dissolved, Austin... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Coming full circle: Rimmed out Jun 4, 2008
Or he should have discussed his decision to go pro with University of Cincinnati coach Bob Huggins. Wingfield should have disregarded the agents slipping million-dollar deceptions in his ear. (Albany Herald)
The best ever Jun 3, 2008
He left Westover immediately after his final basketball season and transferred to Taft High in Cincinnati in hopes of qualifying to play at the University of Cincinnati ... Throughout a senior season in which he would commit to the University of Cincinnati and lead Westover to one final state title, Wingfield felt mistreated and misunderstood. (Albany Herald)
Not All University Students Will 'Mature Out' Of Heavy Drinking Habits Jun 2, 2008
26, 2007) University of Cincinnati research on college drinking is presented at a national mental health conference. Students involved with drinking run into problems in 4 main areas, neglecting. (Science Daily)
News Bytes of the Week: Flying dinosaur preferred to hoof it while hunting May 31, 2008
Study author Kim Dietrich, an environmental health scientist at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, reports in PLoS Medicine, that the odds of committing a crime as an adult jumped by 50 percent for every additional 10 millionths of an ounce (five micrograms) of lead per 3. 3 fluid ounces (one deciliter) of blood at age six. (Scientific American)
