Commenting on the rhetoric of change in the 2008 presidential campaign, rhetorician Owen Gilman, Ph.D., professor of English at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia says "America is all about words; we are a nation built upon words, so they really do matter."
The highly contested race for president has spurred a sharp increase in participation from young voters. J. Cherie Strachan, an authority on youth participation in American politics, says that politicians may need to change their approach, however, in order to keep this age group engaged until November. She is available for comment on the subject.
Presidential primary expert Danta Scala with the University of New Hampshire is available to discuss former Gov. Bill Richardson's endorsement of Sen. Barack Obama for president.
Larry DeGaris, Ph.D., director of the sports marketing program at the University of Indianapolis, says the popularity and marketing value of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is often overestimated. He is available for interviews on this and similar topics.
World TB is March 24, 2008. The American Thoracic Society, originally named the American Sanitorium Association, continues its long history of fighting against the spread of TB as a member of Stop TB USA and the global Stop TB Partnership.
Ronald Watts, fellow at Queen's University's Institute of Intergovernmental Relations, recently returned from a visit to Nepal where he participated in discussions with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) about creating a federal system there.
More than 57,000 United States military veterans die every month. Approximately, 1,000 WW II veterans pass away each day. On any given week, in almost every village, town, city and state, a veteran's family is grieving the loss of a loved one. As families of veterans and military personnel choose poignant moments of reflection that truly represent their life and military service, it helps to begin the grieving process says grief expert and author Doug Manning.
As investigators dig for evidence that even more people died at the hands of Charles Manson's killing crime "family," Jack Levin, Northeastern University's serial killer expert and Brudnick Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Anthropology, is publishing a book on March 18th that offers excerpts from one-on-one interviews that he recently conducted with the notorious killer.
Mary Muscari, associate professor at Binghamton University, State University of New York, offers advice on preventing shaken baby syndrome. Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) refers to the medical findings that result from the violent shaking of an infant or young child.
Tulane University experts are available as sources for your stories on hypertension, diet, kidney disease, spring allergies, alternative spring breaks, and more.
Women's History Month brings up questions of women's progress in business.
The odds of the Houston Rockets boasting a 44-20 record after their slow launch are about 1-in-100,000. Alan Reifman, a Texas Tech University professor who studies sports streakiness and conducts hot hand research, is available to speak about the streak.
In the last week or so, the American public has witnessed several public apologies: Eliot Spitzer, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. But are these sincere or just hollow acts prompted by a media firestorm? Nick Smith, assistant professor of philosophy at the University of New Hampshire and a former Manhattan attorney, provides a provocative look at the art of the apology in his new book, "I Was Wrong: The Meanings of Apologies."
For those covering health and medical news, Advaxis, Inc. makes available VP of Clinical Development, Dr. John Rothman. A New Jersey-based biotechnology company, Advaxis is working on a less invasive approach for treatment of the precancerous abnormality cervical dysplasia, also known as Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN), a condition caused by HPV.
For those covering health and medical news and stories related to Hepatitis C, Samaritan Pharmaceuticals makes available their CEO, Dr. Janet Greeson. Samaritan knows the severity of hepatitis C and is currently developing a drug to treat the disease.
The recent investigation into the nation's drinking water by the Associated Press has shed light into work that's been conducted for numerous years by researchers like Craig Adams, the John and Susan Mathes Missouri Chair of Environmental Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Joshua Meyrowitz, professor of media studies at the University of New Hampshire, is available to discuss news coverage of the Iraq War in conjunction with the five-year anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq on March 19.
Dr. Ron Najafi, CEO of NovaBay. Dr. Najafi believes the issue of MRSA is similar to a slow moving hurricane, gathering strength and resistance as it spreads. "Once the "˜superbug' hits a community or hospital," asks Dr. Najafi, "are populations ready to deal with it?"
IU professor Timothy Waters comments on: 1) Balkan Violence: Strains on Western Security Policy? 2) UN Paralysis: Back to the Cold War? 3) Kosovo and Its North: Independence, Then a Deal? 4) Echoes in Bosnia: What's the Right Response?
Students on college campuses should not hesitate to call the police if they suspect another student or faculty member could commit a violent act, says a criminal justice professor who has written extensively on the subject of school safety. In light of recent shootings at campuses in Illinois and Arkansas, Chester Quarles said students have a collective responsibility to act and diffuse potentially violent situations.
The most important message to share during Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, and any time, is Get Screened. Screening saves lives. Everyone age 50 and older should talk with their doctor to determine which test is right for them. The American Gastroenterological Association has a number of resources available about colorectal cancer.
The long-awaited unification between the Indy Racing League and the owners of the Champ Car World Series creates opportunities for open-wheel racing to regain some of its lost audience and financial support, according to a sports marketing expert at the University of Indianapolis. Dr. Larry DeGaris is available for interviews on this and other sports marketing issues.
Starbucks' decision to close its stores Tuesday for three hours of employee training is a clever corporate move with potential impact beyond the stated purpose, says an assistant professor of management at the University of Indianapolis. Dr. Terry Schindler is available for further comment on this and other topics related to Starbucks and management strategy.
David Skillicorn, Queen's University computing professor and expert in political spin, says Barack Obama has a tendency to spin his messages, while John McCain has the lowest level of spin of all the candidates "“ followed by Hillary Clinton. Using computer software designed to detect deception, Dr. Skillicorn analyzed speeches by candidates for the U.S. presidential election from the beginning of 2008 to the middle of February.
Central Michigan University's Ted Bolema, an expert on business mergers and antitrust law and a former trial attorney with the Department of Justice, says that he expects no serious roadblocks in a possible merger between Northwest and Delta Airlines. He is available to comment on the issue.
Dr. Robert S. Fleming can discuss the potential fallout if the broken spy satellite is shot down.
"This is a glorious day for Fidel Castro," said Virginia Tech political science Professor Ilja Luciak regarding the Cuban leader's announcement today that he would not return as president or commander in chief. "He chose to step down on his own terms, ensuring orderly transition and confounding his enemies, who have been waiting to oust him for more that 50 years.
As an ailing Fidel Castro resigns as Cuba's president after nearly a half-century in power, questions arise as to what his resignation will mean for the Communist country. Born in Cuba, Rene De La Pedraja, PhD, is a professor of history at Canisius College in Buffalo, NY, and has done extensive research on Cuba and Fidel Castro. Dr. De La Pedraja offers some insights regarding the situation.
Cuban leader Fidel Castro stated in an announcement posted on the Web site of the state-run newspaper Granma that he will resign from his 49-year reign as head of state. Central Michigan University professor of political science Orlando Pérez, a Cuban-American who specializes in Latin American politics and U.S.-Latin American relations, is available to comment on the changes that this might bring.
For the past 12 years, Tufts University Professor R. Bruce Hitchner has been involved in public policy initiatives in the Balkans region, especially in Bosnia and Kosovo.
Two prominent American University experts are available immediately to comment on the resignation of Fidel Castro and the future of Cuba and U.S.-Cuban relations: William LeoGrande and Phillip Brenner.
There are many issues at the forefront of voters' minds as the 2008 presidential election grows nearer. Education, however, has not been one of them. But Encarna Rodriguez, Ph.D., assistant professor of education at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, believes it should be because of the impact on the future of our country.
"The increasing popularity of direct-to-consumer genetic tests to determine if you have a gene associated with a particular disease or medical condition is not without its risks," says Caroline Lieber, M.S., and Director of the Joan Marks Graduate Program in Human Genetics at Sarah Lawrence College (the first and still largest such program in the country and internationally).
As the public reacts to the largest beef recall in the nation's history, a communications expert at Missouri University of Science and Technology can offer insight into why the Department of Agriculture's cattle-tagging system has failed.
The circumstances surrounding Monday's parliamentary elections in Pakistan are far from optimal, but the outcome could be a positive first step toward democracy in a troubled nation that has become crucial to U.S. interests, according to an expert at the University of Indianapolis.
Harold Huffman, campus safety and security program manager, is a nationally-consulted expert in the areas of prevention, response and recovery of educational-facility implemented violence from bullying to aggravated assault behaviors "“ all relevant issues in our state and nation.
Tragically, the Northern Illinois University and others like it illustrate the profound need for heightened security in large public spaces such as malls, corporate campuses, schools, and health care facilities. Security expert, John X. Adiletta discusses steps to improve security and public spaces and financial ramifications for increased security.
Last week it was reported that the National Institutes of Health abruptly halted part of a major study on diabetes and heart disease following an unexpected number deaths among patient enrollees. "It is imperative for diabetic patients to take their condition seriously when it comes to controlling their glucose levels," says Richard M. Goldfarb, MD and medical director of the Buck County Clinical Research Center.
Kosovo is expected to declare independence from Serbia, possibly within days. Timothy Waters, an expert on the region, addresses the implications in terms of regional stability, international law and the fate of Serbs living in northern Kosovo.
The normal role a family member plays could change drastically during a conflict, according to a Texas Tech researcher.
Three Texas Tech experts can talk about the music of 1968, and how it reached people from all perspectives.
Grinnell College experts available on following spring-related topics: health campaigns, women's history month, arts advocacy day, global warming concerns, morel mushroom season, Autism Awareness Month.
Believe it or not, there's more to St. Patrick's Day than green beer and bar specials.
Experts from The Endocrine Society are available to speak with journalists about the health issues surrounding diabetes care and the management of glucose levels.
A historian and recent visitor to Pakistan compares the situation in Pakistan to Nasser's Egypt and comments on the Pakistan Peoples Party's opportunity to reinvent itself.
Political scientist uses data from the last eight presidential elections to examine the 2008 primaries.
Former dean of the business school at Washington University in St. Louis comments on the wisdom behind the Congressional stimulus package. Stuart Greenbaum is skeptical that a stimulus package will be effective and proposes several other strategies that could improve the economy.
USC Marshall expert available to discuss election impacts of social networking and other new-media technologies. How are social-networking technologies transforming this year's election? With Super Tuesday's tsunami of state primaries about to crest, some campaigns have effectively harnessed the power of many-to-many communications technologies such as social networking, while others have struggled. Social networking is this generation's equivalent of the television in 1968 or radio in 1932, a once-a-generation transformative media platform that reshapes the political discourse for those politicians savvy enough to understand it.
Virginia Commonwealth University has an expert available for comment regarding the significance of fasting during Lent, food traditions and overindulgences during Mardi Gras, and the significance of Easter eggs and candy.
The untold story is that white children born to unwed moms face challenges similar to those of black children of unwed moms, IUPUI social work Professor Lorraine Blackman says. Blackman and her students offer prevention and coping tips for addressing unwed parenthood.
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