Year-in-review letters accompanying Christmas cards have become a popular way to maintain connections with friends and family who have fallen out of touch. As the trend has emerged, so has the fact that in an age of e-mail and cell phones, many people today struggle with the art of letter writing.
Ah, family hour. That period of wholesome television programming free of sex talk and rough language, right? No. Actually, hell no. A Florida State University communication professor has found that the frequency of profane language in prime time hours jumped in 2001 after dipping in 1997.
In the wake of last week's NBA player-fan brawl, the co-founder of the Johns Hopkins Civility Project can discuss incivility in American society.
The world as Americans have been seeing it will never be the same again -- not because of some conflict, but because nightly news anchors from two of the biggest networks are stepping down. So claims a professor of electronic media at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa.
Those free makeovers women flock to at counters all over the country may leave them with more than the latest shade of eye shadow or a great new foundation. They also may leave them with a colony of bacteria swarming over their faces.
Based on a new review of neutron activation analyses and ballistic evidence, two researchers have concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy 41 years ago.
The most important thing for a teacher to remember is to avoid having a narrow view of what holidays represent. That's the suggestion from a Kansas State University expert who prepares new teachers to succeed in the classroom.
Recent high-profile incidents of husbands accused of murdering their wives might lead one to presume that such incidents are on the rise. In fact, they are not. A Kansas State University professor said such crimes are less common than in years past.
There is emerging evidence from both Canada and the United Kingdom that cultural production can boost the economies of post industrial communities, according to a team of researchers from the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's University.
Many couldn't wait for election day to pass because they just don't trust today's politicians, who they believe are all about image and less about substance. But that's nothing new according to a philosophy professor from Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pa.
If you think that all festive fare is fattening and there is no such thing as a low-cal Christmas, then dietician Franceen Friefeld has tidings of great joy for you! Fill Up, Not Out this season!
Craft enthusiasts, hobbyists and anyone curious about new, do-it-yourself gift and decoration projects are finding themselves in good company with the arrival of the 2004 holiday giving season.
Grand Valley State University has experts available for holiday stories.
It doesn't take a miracle to get through the season's holiday parties with grace and good cheer. P.M. Forni, co-founder of the Johns Hopkins Civility Project, offers tips for a civil celebration of the winter holidays.
University of South Florida professor looks into why traditional holiday films such as "It's a Wonderful Life" stand the test of time.
While jolly old St. Nicholas is delivering goodies to all the good little boys and girls, his "˜evil twin' may be right on his heels with a sack full of coal. University of South Florida professor offers insight on this and other holiday legends and superstitions.
Naughty or nice? The age-old debate may still be raging in households around the world, but there was nothing but kudos for the members of the Santa Institute during their annual press conference.
Drivers who find themselves at a standstill on the interstate this week can thank a nineteenth-century women's magazine editor for creating the Thanksgiving tradition that compels us all to return to our family roots at the same time.
Kissing is the berries. Just don't eat them. Mistletoe is not a deadly poison, but it could make you sick, says biology professor Tom Hemmerly. Like some medicines, keep it beyond the reach of children...
Just in time for Halloween, Northern Michigan University's Leonard Heldreth serves up his recommendations for 15 frightful films that will add to the spirited celebration. As a film critic and co-editor of "The Blood is Life: Vampires in Literature," he offers a well-qualified opinion.
Parents who are concerned about Halloween safety may want to consider the tips offered by Maryland Assistant Professor Susan Walker (Family Studies). She says safety is something the whole community can get involved with.
The new "Hello Kitty" debit card introduced by MasterCard(R) encourages poor money management skills and over-spending among adolescents, says Baylor University's Dr. James Roberts.
Based on a new review of neutron activation analyses and ballistic evidence, two researchers have concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy 41 years ago.
Moravian will host a panel discussion sponsored by The Morning Call with three of the hottest "bloggers" on the Web from Wonkette.com, DailyKos.com, and Powerlineblog.com, who will discuss politics and journalism on the Internet in a forum at the College.
The Fox News Channel is seen as a winner by Democrats, Republicans and independents, according to a Baylor University poll conducted by i.think inc. Just like people become fans of sports teams that are winners, people identify with companies that are seen as winners.
He always said he "got no respect" but in reality, comic Rodney Dangerfield was highly respected because he just made people laugh. The director of the Art Gliner Humor Center at the University of Maryland, Larry Mintz, remembers Dangerfield, who died Tuesday in Los Angeles.
Is the University of Maryland Haunted? Some say yes. Others aren't so sure. What we are sure of is that we have a number of experts who can talk about Halloween without scaring you. And if you'd like, come take a tour of our most haunted places on campus.
Many Americans are not going to improve the way they eat or start exercising until Bart Simpson, Monday Night Football announcers or celebrities in People magazine tell them to, says a Purdue University expert in health communication.
Technically speaking, the Chicago Cubs are "cursed," and the Boston Red Sox are "jinxed," according to a renowned anthropologist at the University at Buffalo who studies the origins of cults, superstitions and cultural identities.
The Northeastern founded student group, Hammered, focused on demonstrating that having fun on the weekends need not depend on alcohol or drugs, is hosting their third annual Wimpy Body Contest on September 30 at 8 pm.
Chicken and fish are carving out a larger place on America's dinner plate at the expense of cattle and pigs. Purdue researchers found that a combination of demographic, health and ease-of-preparation factors led to increased consumption of poultry and fish in the United States.
How big is the problem of overloaded backpacks in your area? The medical community thinks its serious. Some states are setting limits. Over 200 backpack weigh-in events are planned nationwide this week.
As the November presidential election approaches, political advertisements have increased in the media. Independent interest groups are having a big impact this year.
Much speculation has been made of who shot down the German World War I flying ace dubbed the Red Baron. Researchers, including a University of Missouri-Columbia neuropsychologist, now find a prior head injury impaired his judgment and led to the Baron's demise.
Anyone can create the conditions for their own good fortune, according to two leading opinion researchers and bestselling authors who've developed a formula to that end.
Fans like the ones that stirred up the crowd at the recent A's-Rangers game may not deserve a chair in the face, but they knew it was coming.
Whether you think Presidential debates are vital to deciding which candidate gets your vote or you think they're a waste of time, there's one thing most people agree on -- debates during election time have become an American institution over the past 25 years.
A new study shows that consumers find it easier to rationalize a bad outcome after paying for an item with their time than with their wallets.
Liberals and conservatives can now find someone who shares their political ideology on one of several political dating sites on the Internet. K-State professor Tony Jurich says these sites further polarize the United States.
A Northern Michigan University student has used her graphic design skills to create a line of greeting cards specifically intended for breaking up with someone.
A replica of a mural in one of WVU's auditoriums adorns the wall of a bank in the lastest "Spider-Man" installment.
The sole purpose of UPN's reality show "Amish in the City" is to "provide millions of Americans a chance to laugh at the Amish," according to a nationally renowned expert on the Amish who is a senior fellow at Elizabethtown College's Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies.
With the campaign season in full swing for what is sure to be another close presidential election, FSU experts are available to provide analysis, commentary, and historical perspective.
Imagine New York City invaded by more than 1.5 billion tourists annually: what would the effect be on New Yorkers and on how they feel about their city? The question may sound far-fetched, but something analogous happens regularly in Venice, Italy, according to a new book.
Teresa Heinz Kerry will grab the spotlight with her husband at the upcoming Democratic National Convention. That's a good thing, according to one of the nation's leading first lady expert, who believes the perceived "exotic" first lady candidate is "still somewhat of an unknown quantity."
Civility expert P.M. Forni offers suggestions for avoiding angry confrontations in election-year political discussions.
According to a professor of journalism, presumed Democratic candidate John Kerry would do well to choose a running mate who sharply contrasts the current and frequently controversial Vice President Dick Cheney.
A Canadian mathematician is getting boffo reviews from students for showing how to calculate the best place to sit in a movie theater.
Behind the scenes of every 4th of July fireworks celebration, causing those dazzling explosions, is a combination of oxygen, metals and a whole lot of innovation.
The movie "Harry Potter and the Prison of Azkhaban" will be out Fri., June 4, and again center on Potter's adventures at the fictitious school Hogwarts. While the school doesn't exist, its imagery can be found on a fog-shrouded mountain in Tennessee at Sewanee: The University of the South.
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