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Just like holly wreaths, twinkling lights, Santa Claus, flying red-nosed reindeer and decorated evergreen trees, myths and superstitions have become part of our holiday lore. A Temple University psychologist offers the truth behind some of these false holiday beliefs.
With the 2012 presidential election now just months away, anticipation is building for the Democratic and Republican presidential nominating conventions. Temple University political experts Christopher Wlezien , Robin Kolodny and Kevin Arceneaux offer their insights on the campaigns and what to expect from the conventions this year.
Two Temple University pharmaceutical experts are available to discuss drug shortages and President Obama's FDA directive to address the growing shortage of prescription drugs.
Researchers at Temple University are studying genetics to figure out if certain people are more prone to concussions.
College students are preparing to head to campus to live in on-campus residential halls. Living away from home for the first time can be exciting but also challenging. Here are steps students can take to make it a positive experience.
It’s happened to us all: driving along when suddenly, traffic comes to an almost complete stop. But just as suddenly as we slowed, traffic begins moving normally again. Congratulations, you have just been part of a phantom traffic jam.
Temple University oil spill expert Michel Boufadel is working with other scientists in the Gulf of Mexico trying to determine the best approaches for dealing with the ongoing BP oil spill.
A Temple University researcher who studied the Exxon Valdez spill is available to the news media to discuss the two oil spills, the environmental impact to the Gulf, as well as efforts to control and stop the spill.
Temple University sport management professor Emily Sparvero says three major challenges – a struggling economy, decreased interest in the Olympics and disputes among social welfare groups – could hinder the Canadian host city from recouping its investment.
Instead of making individual resolutions which are often times quickly forgotten, New Year’s is a good time to take personal inventory of our lives.
Vampires and zombies, both of which became a popular phenomenon in Victorian Britain, are all the rage. Temple English Professor Peter Logan believes this is no mere pop culture trend, but rather a reflection of the strong parallels between that period in Britain and our own here in the U.S.
Temple historian says the popular AMC series, Mad Men, uses historical authenticity with enormous sophistication. According to Beth Bailey, "the show serves as a condemnation not of simple male oppression or patriarchy, but of a gender system and power system in which both sexes are complicit."
The Swine Flu has infected 40 people in the United States and hundreds more in Mexico. Temple University has specialists who can comment on a number of areas related to the outbreak, including: understanding the disease, preparedness and prevention of outbreak, spread of the virus, development and production of vaccinations, and the media's role in disseminating information.
The "disinhibition" of America is becoming emblematic of our 21st century, with self-revelation rampant on the Internet, an apparently booming porn industry, politicians and public figures being caught in flagrante delicto, and the historic Mardi Gras of New Orleans going bare-breasted in public.
Temple historian predicts monumental significance for 44th presidential inaugural.
On the eve of Obama's inauguration, Temple experts weigh in on Michelle Obama, race relations, Camelot, hate crimes, media images, and white privilege.
Many people may not know that this year marks the 400th anniversary of John Milton's birth (he was born on December 9th, 1608). "But Milton remains incredibly relevant to us today," says Shannon Miller, professor and chair of the English department at Temple University.
Experts consider the far-reaching impact of the Obama presidency on a range of issues from history, race relations, popular culture and youth to economics, world view, gay rights and the news media.
On Wednesday morning Americans awoke to a new President and Vice-President, that is, if they went to sleep at all on election night! For some Americans, there will jubilation and celebration, but for others, the ones whose candidates lost, there may be feelings of failure, loss and disaffection, says a Temple University psychologist.
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