Gesture Computer Interface Device Developed For Surgeons Jun 20, 2008
ScienceDaily (June 19, 2008) Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) in Israel have developed a new hand gesture recognition system, tested at a Washington, D.C. hospital, that enables doctors to manipulate digital images during medical procedures by motioning instead of touching a screen, keyboard or mouse which compromises sterility and could spread infection, according to a just released article. The new article reports on what the authors believe is the first time a hand... (Science Daily)
Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley to Address the 7th Annual Compliance and Ethics Institute Jun 18, 2008
General Session panelists include: Honorable Judge Rube Castillo (invited), U.S. Sentencing Commission and U.S. District Court Judge; Mary Beth Buchanan, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania; Scott W. Friestad, Associate Director, Division of Enforcement, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Zachary Carter, Partner, Co-Chair, White Collar Crime and Civil Fraud, Dorsey ey, LLP; Charles Elson, Chair in Corporate Governance, University of Delaware, Weinberg Center for... (PR Newswire)
K-College sends grads soaring Jun 17, 2008
She is planning to go to the University of Delaware to study physical therapy. Economics major Steve Hagerman, 21, cited studying abroad in Scotland as one of the defining moments in his college experience. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
UMass & Penn State Join CAA For Men's Lacrosse, Starting 2010 Jun 17, 2008
UMass and Penn State join the University of Delaware, Drexel University, Hofstra University and Towson University to form a competitive six-team conference whose champion will earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship. "We are proud to welcome the University of Massachusetts and Penn State University to the CAA in men's lacrosse," Yeager said. (Umassathletics.com)
Beginning to check into it Jun 14, 2008
Kazarian is off to Bentley in the fall; Fisher to the University of Delaware; and Lombardo to the University of Vermont. For them, the week has been a way not only to hone their business skills but to gain an appreciation for the people they may one day manage. (Boston Globe)
Big 33 Retrospective: 2003 Jun 14, 2008
Holler never saw playing time for Penn State and transferred after two seasons to the University of Delaware. Zero stars. (LionNews.com)
Genome Of 150 Different Avian Influenza Viruses Released Jun 12, 2008
The biological characterization was performed with collaborations with UGA, OSU and University of Delaware collaborators. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Vetting a vetter: Obama's pick fuels Republican criticism Jun 11, 2008
"Jim Johnson is an unusual choice for Obama to have heading up his vice-presidential selection committee," said Charles Elson, head of the Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware. "Johnson found himself in the middle of the controversy that spurred the introduction of the Say on Pay bill," Elson said. (International Herald Tribune)
REVEALING OUTFIT Jun 11, 2008
Real estate is "an important asset" when it comes to valuing a company, said Charles Elson, a University of Delaware governance expert. "If there's real value in the real estate, I ought to know before I sell the stock, and I ought to know before I buy," Elson said. (New York Post -- Business)
Former Leopard Alison Fisher '01 Hired as New Lafayette Women's Lacrosse Head Coach Jun 8, 2008
Fisher worked as a graduate assistant at the University of Delaware for the 2001-2002 academic year while pursuing a master's in Health Services Administration. She returned to College Hill in August 2002 and spent a year as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator under head coach Rebecca Joseph. (Goleopards.com)
Reds draft five on first day Jun 7, 2008
Wt. DOB School1 Yonder Alonso 1B L-R 21 6-2 215 4/8/87 University of Miami3 Zachary Stewart R. RHP R-R 21 6-1 200 9/28/86 Texas Tech University4 Tyler C. Cline RHP R-R 17 6-2 215 6/24/90 Cass H.S. (Cartersville, GA)5 Clayton Shunick RHP R-R 21 6-1 180 9/10/86 North Carolina State University6 Alexander Buchholz SS R-R 20 6-0 185 9/30/87 University of Delaware. Email Story. (WKRC.com, OH)
Ross TuckerINSIDE THE NFL Jun 7, 2008
But it wasn't until this week that his former classmates at the University of Delaware completed their final exams. Confused as to why a professional football player who is no longer a student is not able to go to work. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Mixed Results For Zags at IRA's Jun 6, 2008
037), University of Delaware (6:17. 099), and MIT (6:31. (Gozags.com)
Hotels check out cutting-edge services in test rooms Jun 4, 2008
Set up in November at a Courtyard by Marriott in partnership with the University of Delaware in Newark, it is a test guest room. It is equipped with everything from waterproof mattresses to the experimental technology of wireless electricity (no plugs) to a specially designed Nintendo Wii game console for travelers. (Boston Globe)
Steve Jobs unlikely to face SEC options suit Jun 3, 2008
Until the SEC tells you it's over, it isn't over, said Charles Elson, director of the Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware. Pointing to the Broadcom case, Elson said the SEC generally considers internal corporate audits interesting but not relevant. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Is Wal-Mart too liberal? Jun 2, 2008
"The corporate ballot box is not the best place to have debates on broader social topics," says Charles Elson, a University of Delaware governance expert. But as long as businesses grapple with fast-rising health-care costs, the growing concern over the environment and other hot-button political issues, corporate meetings will likely see more strange bedfellows indeed. (MSNBC -- Business)
Going to work can be hazardous to your health May 30, 2008
Such viruses can be spread through coughing or sneezing microscopic droplets into the air, through hand-to-hand contact or through touching the same inanimate object, said Donald Lehman, a professor of medical technology at the University of Delaware. For that reason, sick workers should stay home, but even that may not be enough to prevent the spread of illness. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Low Vitamin D Tied to Back Pain in Older Women May 27, 2008
"Given that low vitamin D status is fairly prevalent in older adults and that there are significant functional consequences to untreated chronic pain, these findings argue strongly for querying adults about their pain and potentially screening older women with significant back pain for vitamin D deficiency," Dr. Gregory E. Hicks of the University of Delaware in Newark and his colleagues write. Among older people, vitamin D deficiency has been tied to a number of health problems, including an... (Newsmax)
CEO pay picture murkier than ever May 26, 2008
"Entrepreneurial pay without entrepreneurial risk - that's the problem, and that's why people are so mad," said Charles Elson, an executive compensation expert at the University of Delaware. "If someone can take home millions of dollars in the good times and still take home millions of dollars in bad times, that sticks in everyone's craw.". (The Palm Beach Post)
CAA honors former Richmond star May 23, 2008
She was recognized during the CAA women s basketball championship banquet on March 12 at the Bob Carpenter Center on the campus of the University of Delaware as well as on the court during the first two days of championship action. It was quite an honor to make the list, and I was quite surprised to get the call, Fisher-Davis said. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Veria Appoints Michael Pepe President of Media Networks May 20, 2008
Pepe received a bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware, where he graduated magna cum laude. He also received an MBA from the Harvard Business School in Boston. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Beer me! Fans live it up on infield at Preakness May 18, 2008
For Bobby Muth, a University of Delaware student, it was using a hobby horse to crush a block of ice that lay upon dozens of beer cans, which were floating in an inflatable swimming pool. "This is the best day of my life!" he yelled. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Christian Leaders Launch 'We Get It' Green Movement May 18, 2008
David Legates, associate professor of climatology at the University of Delaware, said scientists are anything but unanimous on the global warming phenomenon and its causes. "What bothers me a lot is when I see everyone say the science is settled and all scientists agree," Legates told reporters. (CNSnews.com)
AROUND THE LEAGUE/B Y MARK ECKEL May 18, 2008
South Jersey native and former University of Delaware quarterback Joe Flacco, the 18th overall pick of the Baltimore Ravens, could be the second draft pick to sign a contract (Miami's Jake Long signed before the draft). According to reports out of Baltimore, Flacco's agent Joe Litna was in Maryland and has already opened negotiations with the team. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Howard showing signs of breaking out May 17, 2008
native, and former University of Delaware student, left Friday's game in the fourth inning with a bruised right knee. He is listed as day-to-day. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Students getting a say in speakers May 15, 2008
TV mogul and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey will speak at Stanford University, the University of Delaware has baseball star Cal Ripken Jr., and Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland hosts Internet entrepreneur Craig Newmark (craigslist) ... University of Delaware. (USA Today)
Fla. exec to become next Pa. state university chancellor May 13, 2008
Cavanaugh previously was a faculty member and administrator at Bowling Green State University, the Medical College of Ohio, the University of Delaware and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Advertisement Advertisement State. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Uri Tadmor: Documenting linguistic heritage May 13, 2008
"We continuously document the data we obtain in the field and send them every week to the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig as well as to the University of Delaware in the U.S.," Uri said. Collaborating with David Gill and other linguists such as Antonia Soriente, Betty Litamahuputty and Tom Conners, Uri and his team have managed to document local languages including some endangered Dayak language varieties in East Kalimantan. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Solar photovoltaic set to grow May 12, 2008
Researchers at the University of Delaware last July reached a record-breaking combined efficiency of 42. 8 per cent for a solar cell in standard terrestrial conditions: Different solar cells were combined to convert different parts of the light spectrum into energy. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Flacco makes solid impression with Ravens May 10, 2008
Wearing a red jersey with the No. 5, the 6-foot-6 rookie from the University of Delaware set out to prove he's worthy of the 18th overall pick in the NFL draft and capable of starting in his first season. The first hurdle Flacco encountered was getting over the sense of awe that comes with being alongside some of the finest players in his profession. (MSNBC -- Sports)
ARNOLD ARBORETUM HAPPENINGS May 8, 2008
Douglas Tallamy, professor and chair of the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware is the instructor of this program, which runs 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 22 ... Douglas Tallamy, professor and chair of Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, is the instructor for this course which runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 22 ... With Douglas Tallamy, professor and chair of Department of Entomology and Wildlife... (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Yahoo slumps as Microsoft scraps bid May 6, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Kelly New Deputy Director at NGA May 3, 2008
Kelly taught at the University of Delaware, Newark (1990) and Princeton University (1991) ... D. in art history and the Sypherd Prize for outstanding dissertation in the humanities from the University of Delaware (1985). (Suite101.com)
Biologists Are From Mars, Chemists Are From Venus? How Can Experts Work Together? May 2, 2008
Steve Fifield, associate policy scientist at the University of Delaware, is leading research to uncover how scientists from different disciplines form working relationships ... When scientists from different disciplines say 'We work together,' we want to know what that means, says Steve Fifield, associate policy scientist at the University of Delaware. (Science Daily)
BUSINESS OF GREEN: Sludge at sea: Shipping slow to clean up May 2, 2008
James Corbett, an associate professor of marine policy at the University of Delaware, also said switching should not increase overall carbon production. He argued that ships sailing on cleaner fuels would emit less carbon and largely offset the increases in carbon from refining. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Young Adults Fight To 'Stay On LI' May 2, 2008
"I don't think we have done as good of a job targeting the 24- to 34-year-olds because that is the age group that has been leaving to the Carolinas and Arizona." Affordable housing, said Eddington, must have a two-pronged approach: "To keep the grandparents on Long Island and not moving away when they retire and to keep the grandchildren here, as well. I think there has been more attention on retirement villages and retirement homes. We have to start focusing on the younger people." "Everyone... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
In a global economy, trust is a critical commodity May 2, 2008
The study, Trust at Different Organizational Levels, was co-authored by Eric Fang, University of Delaware; Robert Palmatier, University of Cincinnati; and Ning Li, George Mason University. It was recently published in the Journal of Marketing. (EurekAlert!)
Tax Rebate Uses For Buyers Apr 23, 2008
Real Estate News and Advice. What should a smart home buyer do with that fat federal tax rebate check. (RealtyTimes)
Good Time To Buy, But Money's Tight Apr 22, 2008
Real Estate News and Advice. Falling home prices and rising inventories are putting home buyers in the best position they've had this decade. (RealtyTimes)
Google invests in another solar startup Apr 22, 2008
Willett Kempton at University of Delaware: $150,000 for megawatt plug-in to grid research and implementation planning. Related Links. (EETimes)
Consumer Alert: Property Tax Reduction Offers Apr 21, 2008
Perkins obtained his formal journalism education from University of Delaware and a journalism boot camp, the Institute of Journalism Education at the University of California-Berkeley. He went on to 20 years of service as a daily newspaper journalist at the Wilmington, DE News Journal and San Jose, CA Mercury News. (RealtyTimes)
Sign Language Interpreters At High Ergonomic Risk Apr 20, 2008
31, 1998) Krista Caudill, a deaf and blind undergraduate researcher at the University of Delaware, is helping to design a portable computer that will "speak" as she types and will translate other. . (Science Daily)
Arlotta Stadium Groundbreaking Scheduled For Friday Morning Apr 19, 2008
A University of Delaware graduate, she had a distinguished 18-year career in sales and marketing management at Independence Blue Cross in Philadelphia. Mindy (Arlotta) Nelson is a social worker and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. (Und.com)
Coke says first-quarter profit rises, supports torch relay Apr 17, 2008
A group of students from the University of Delaware helped conduct the taste tests, wearing waitress uniforms and holding platters with plastic cups of water. At the meeting, shareholders approved the election of 14 directors, Ernst LLP's appointment as Coca-Cola's independent auditors and a stock option plan. (Anchorage Daily News)
Coca-Cola standing by torch relay sponsorship Apr 17, 2008
A group of students from the University of Delaware helped conduct the taste tests, wearing waitress uniforms and holding platters with plastic cups of water. Protesters carried signs reading "Corporate control of water," "Thou Shalt not Steal" and "Please ask the real thing to do the right thing.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Scientists Debate The Accuracy Of Al Gore's Documentary 'An Inconvenient Truth' Apr 15, 2008
David Legates from the University of Delaware addresses assertions about trends in precipitation, floods, droughts and storms in particular (3). He concludes that there are significant errors in the film, owing to alarmism and exaggeration, which give a false impression of both the current state of climate change and that the science is settled. (Yahoo News -- Climate Change)
SHU Men's Track Wins Rider Invitational; Women Take 2nd Apr 15, 2008
The men outdistanced the University of Delaware by just three and a half points to take the first place trophy back to Fairfield. The Pioneers finished with 183 points to the Fightin' Blue Hen's 179. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Heads they win, tails they win Apr 13, 2008
Charles Elson, an expert in corporate governance at the University of Delaware, notes that CEOs often assume little risk but get the same payoff as independent entrepreneurs. He predicts that rule changes on stock exchanges and in Delaware, where many companies are incorporated, will promote more sensible pay. (Boston Globe)
Netherby-Sewell Names Assistant Coaches Apr 12, 2008
The two have coached at numerous volleyball camps at the University of Nevada, University of Delaware, University of Virginia and University of Maryland along with head coaching experience at the high school level and several club teams. "The most exciting thing for me is coaching with my husband," said Alanna Jackson. (Gobulldogs.com)
Rabil Among 10 Finalists for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Apr 12, 2008
In addition to Rabil, the 2008 finalists include: Michael Corbolotti, Cornell University, Fletcher Gregory, University of North Carolina, Pat Grimm, Yale University, Mike Leveille, Syracuse University, Craig Massie, Army, Danny Nathan, Cornell University, Brad Ross, Duke University, Ben Rubeor, University of Virginia and Tom Scherr, University of Delaware. These ten names were placed on the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award men's lacrosse ballot for a nationwide vote beginning April 3 and concluding May... (Hopkinssports.com)
Novel 'Gene Toggles' In Rice, World's Top Food Crop Apr 11, 2008
10, 2008) University of Delaware researchers, in collaboration with U.S. and international colleagues, have found a new type of molecule--a kind of micro-switch --that can turn off genes in rice, which is the primary source of food for more than half the world's population ... (Credit: Photo by Kathy F. Atkinson, Image courtesy of University of Delaware). (Science Daily)
Texas group: Religious sect or cult? Apr 10, 2008
"From what I can understand of this movement in Texas and other places, is that it would probably fall under new religious movement or cult movement," said John Barnshaw of the University of Delaware, who studies collective behaviors such as social movements and cultish behaviors. Why people join Some people have no choice about whether to join a religious group or other ideological group. (MSNBC -- Environment)
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A mandatory University of Delaware program requires residence hall students to acknowledge that "all whites are racist" and offers them "treatment" for any incorrect attitudes regarding class, gender, religion, culture or sexuality they might hold upon entering the school, according to a civil rights group. The organization cited excerpts from the university's Office of Residence Life Diversity Education Training documents, including the statement. (Human Events Online)
Potential Approach To Treat Spinal Muscular Atrophy Devised Apr 9, 2008
30, 2007) A new biotechnology company founded by University of Delaware researchers, is developing technologies for repairing genes that cause rare, hereditary diseases such as sickle cell anemia and spinal. . (Science Daily)
Army's Massie Finalist For Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Apr 8, 2008
The other nine 2008 finalists are: Michael Corbolotti, Cornell University, Fletcher Gregory, University of North Carolina, Pat Grimm, Yale University, Mike Leveille, Syracuse University, Danny Nathan, Cornell University, Paul Rabil, Johns Hopkins University, Brad Ross, Duke University, Ben Rubeor, University of Virginia, Tom Scherr, University of Delaware. (Patriotleague.com)
EXECUTIVE PAY: A SPECIAL REPORT: Despite the harsh spotlight, CEO pay rises Apr 7, 2008
A result, said Charles Elson, a corporate governance expert at the University of Delaware, is that "we're paying executives like successful entrepreneurs, without asking them to take entrepreneurial risks.". That seemed particularly apparent among real estate companies that are coping with a housing downturn. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
SKY'S THE LIMITGirls lacrosse squads reach for the top Apr 3, 2008
That said, there is a lot of talent back in the fold, including attacker Blair King (University of Delaware), whose injury prior to the state championship game last spring hurt Dulaney's chances for a third consecutive crown. She'll be joined up front by Cailin Cosgrove (Duquesne University), while juniors Brooke Martin and Paige Messersmith will toil in the midfield with senior Emma Larkin (American University). (Towson Times, MD)
All-Stars meet at PSU Mar 31, 2008
One fan in attendance, Glenn Baumgartner, took the four-hour trip from Columbus, N.J., to see his son and University of Delaware representative Joe Baumgartner play in the game. "This seems good," Glenn Baumgartner said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Auto industry workers face hard choices Mar 31, 2008
His son has been accepted to the University of Delaware, and that means hell have two children attending the school come this fall. While hes proud his kids will be getting the college education he never was able to, the moment was bittersweet. (MSNBC -- Business)
Distant star's demise previews our sun's death Mar 28, 2008
"Someday the sun will be a white dwarf," said Judith Provencal, an astronomer at the University of Delaware in Newark. "It's forming the white dwarf in its core right now.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Astronomers Coordinating International Observatories In White-dwarf Watch Mar 28, 2008
Starting Wednesday, March 26, Provencal--who is an assistant professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Delaware, director of the Delaware Asteroseismic Research Center (DARC), and resident astronomer at Mt. Cuba Astronomical Observatory in Greenville, Del ... Three years ago, the coordination of WET moved to the University of Delaware through the leadership of Provencal and Harry Shipman, the Annie Jump Cannon Professor of Astronomy at UD, and with the financial support of the... (Science Daily)
UMass Field Hockey Signs Seven New Players Mar 28, 2008
Transfer Jackie Tait will join the Minutewomen as a sophomore, having played her freshman season at the University of Delaware ... Jackie Tait Tait is a 5-6 midfielder/defender that transfers to UMass after playing her freshman year at the University of Delaware. (Umassathletics.com)
Women's Rowing Journal - Brianna Clarke Mar 28, 2008
That Saturday, we won both our races against North Carolina and the University of Delaware as a boat and won both regattas as a team. The experienced girls had attempted time and time again to explain to us novices that all the hard work during the winter was worth it, but in the end, it took being on that water, in more pain than I thought possible and pulling as one with the girls I had been training all year with, to finally lose the feelings of despair that I had been harboring all winter. (Bucknellbison.com)
PG South: Ironmen put their hopes on senior lefty Thomas Mar 27, 2008
Thomas, who has signed with the University of Delaware, a Division I program, is coming off a junior season in which he went 4-0. That was the good part. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bears Topple Vermont, 11-7, With Second Half Surge Mar 26, 2008
The Bears will be back in action again on Saturday, traveling to Newark, Delaware to face the University of Delaware. Game time is 1:00 p.m.. (Brownbears.com)
