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    Students First, Athletes Second: Book Offers Critical Look at Challenges Facing College Student-Athletes

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    A new book, College Student-Athletes: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Implications, begins a discussion about student-athletes from the perspective of “students first, athletes second.”

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    2/9/2010 11:15 AM EST

    University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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    Love in the Workplace OK with Co-workers as Long as There Aren't Any Negative Vibes

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    Pam and Jim on The Office. Meredith and McDreamy on Grey’s Anatomy. Television shows depict many workplace romances, but in the real world how do co-workers view love on the job? According to one Ryerson University professor, most colleagues aren’t bothered by office romances as long as they don’t negatively affect the workplace.

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    2/9/2010 11:00 AM EST

    Ryerson University

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    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute News Tips for February 2010

    A list of story ideas for February from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. 1) Esophageal Cancer: The disease is the fastest growing cancer in the U.S.; 2) Male Breast Cancer: Many men don’t think they can get this form of the disease; 3) Cord Blood Banking: Can a baby save a life?

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    2/9/2010 10:30 AM EST

    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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    Space Shuttle Artifacts Destined for Display in Columbus, Ga.

    More than $17 million worth of NASA Space Shuttle parts are scheduled for donation to Columbus State University's Coca-Cola Space Science Center in Georgia.

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    2/9/2010 9:00 AM EST

    Columbus State University

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    Professor: Obama Should Issue Executive Order on Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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    Rafael Reuveny, a professor of public and environmental affairs at Indiana University, says President Obama should bypass the gridlocked Congress and issue an executive order to cut greenhouse gases.

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    2/9/2010 9:00 AM EST

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    Top Alzheimer Research Trends of 2009

    Known for their cutting-edge coverage of Alzheimer research news, the editors of Alzforum have compiled a list of the most important trends from the past year.

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    2/9/2010 9:00 AM EST

    Alzheimer Research Forum Foundation

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    Toyota Recall Helps U.S. Carmakers Only in Short Term, Says Expert On Global Political Economy

    Toyota's recent recalls of almost 8 million vehicles worldwide, most for defective accelerator pedals linked to sudden acceleration, has put a dent in the company's reputation.

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    2/9/2010 8:55 AM EST

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    University of Virginia

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    Experts Explore Legal Reform in China at Feb. 25 Washington Univ. in St. Louis Forum

    Top experts in Chinese law will gather at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law Thursday, Feb. 25, for a panel discussion and open public forum. The event, co-sponsored by the Freeman Chair in China Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom of Anheuser-Busch Hall. A live Web cast also will be available.

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    2/9/2010 8:00 AM EST

    Washington University in St. Louis

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    amino acid substitutions, Bioinformatics, Translational bioinformatics, Disease Mechanism, Missense mutations, Association study

    Comprehensive Study Using Bioinformatics Predicts the Molecular Causes of Many Genetic Diseases

    It is widely known that genetic mutations cause disease. What are largely unknown are the mechanisms by which these mutations wreak havoc at the molecular level, giving rise to clinically observable symptoms in patients. Now a new study using bioinformatics, reports the ability to predict the molecular cause of many inherited genetic diseases. These predictions have led to the creation of a web-based tool available to academic researchers who study disease.

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    2/9/2010 8:00 AM EST

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    2/8/2010 3:00 PM EST

    Buck Institute for Age Research

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    National Family Literacy Nominations Due Feb. 24

    The National Center for Family Literacy and Toyota are accepting applications for the 2010 Toyota Family Literacy Teacher of the Year, which will provide the winning educator’s program with $7,500.

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    2/9/2010 6:00 AM EST

    National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL)