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Released: 15-Aug-2005 11:20 AM EDT
Therapist Helps Veterinary Students Understand Grieving Process
Kansas State University

A new faculty member is helping veterinary students understand some basics about pet loss and the grieving process, and to offer counseling to clients of Kansas State University's Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.

Released: 12-Aug-2005 2:00 PM EDT
ProfNet Wire: Entertainment & Living: Online Dating
PR Newswire/Cision 1117

1) Online Dating; 2) Challenge Your Family to Eat Together; 3) Emotional Infidelity and Extramarital Affairs; 4) Fresh-Picked Travel in West Michigan.

Released: 5-Aug-2005 3:00 PM EDT
ProfNet Wire: Entertainment & Living - Online Dating
PR Newswire/Cision 1117

1) Online Dating; 2) Future of Radio; 3) BBQ Wines: Go Big and Bold; 4) BBQ Success: The Secret is in the Sauce; 5) Bring an Old Porch to New Life.

Released: 2-Aug-2005 11:00 AM EDT
Top Tips to Make Sure Pets Get Good Dental Care
Purdue University

Pets need dental care and special attention says Lorraine Corriveau, a wellness veterinarian from Purdue University's School of Veterinary Medicine, who recommends several ways to keep pets' teeth healthy.

Released: 1-Aug-2005 8:40 AM EDT
ProfNet Wire: Entertainment & Living: Effects of TV on Children
PR Newswire/Cision 1117

1) Effects of Television on Children; 2) Marrying into the 'Buzz' Factor; 3) Handle Estate Before the Death of a Loved One; 4) The Increasing Divide Between Need and Want; 5) Teach Your Child the Value of Physical Activity.

Released: 26-Jul-2005 11:00 AM EDT
Keep an Ear Out for Language Delays in Children
Kansas State University

"Baby talk" may be cute for young toddlers, but if your child babbles for too long, there may be a problem.

Released: 22-Jul-2005 8:45 AM EDT
Computer Games Like GTA: San Andreas Keep Parents In the Dark
University of California, Riverside

An assistant professor at UC Riverside studies performance and movement in digital games, as well as the cultural and artistic impact of video and computer gaming. The fact that the ratings board didn't even know there were sex scenes hidden in the game, puts them in the dark -- just like parents.

20-Jul-2005 11:25 AM EDT
Evidence That Arsenic Was Responsible for the Madness of King George III
Lancet

A study revealing high concentrations of arsenic in a sample of King George III's hair is published this week. The authors believe the presence of arsenic in the King's hair contributed to his unusually severe and prolonged bouts of madness.

   
Released: 15-Jul-2005 2:30 PM EDT
ProfNet Wire: Entertainment & Living: Reality TV/Softball
PR Newswire/Cision 1117

1) Swimming Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know; 2) Children Need to Hear the Word 'No'; 3) The General Crisis Humanity Faces; 4) Fastpitch Softball's Elimination from the Olympics; 5) Three Steps to a Better Sports Massage.

Released: 15-Jul-2005 12:20 PM EDT
Harry Potter Can Help Children Understand, Deal With Death
Purdue University

As millions of young fans worldwide dive into the latest Harry Potter book, a Purdue University expert on childhood grief and mourning says the book's portrayal of death provides a great educational opportunity.

Released: 8-Jul-2005 3:00 PM EDT
ProfNet Wire: Entertainment & Living: Reality TV/Backyard Safety
PR Newswire/Cision 1117

1) Global Influences on Everyday Fashion; 2) Backyard Safety Advice; 3) Surviving the 'Summer Squish'; 4) Use New Harry Potter to Broach Touchy Subjects; 5) Kabbalah Explains the Collision Between Jews and Arabs.

Released: 8-Jul-2005 11:30 AM EDT
Maryland Expert Anticipating the New Harry Potter Book
University of Maryland, College Park

Maryland's own Harry Potter expert, Jennie Levine, can hardly wait for book six to come out. "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" is set for release July 16. In a wide-ranging interview, she talks about the upcoming book and why the Harry Potter series has become so endearing to fans of all ages.

Released: 5-Jul-2005 4:25 PM EDT
Harry Potter Marketing Wizards Ready to Cast Multimedia Spell Again
Purdue University

A Purdue University marketing professor says Harry Potter's originality goes far beyond the pages of a book. "J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter has shifted perceptions of the book industry and turned major book releases into full-on extravaganzas to rival blockbuster movie releases."

Released: 5-Jul-2005 9:05 AM EDT
ProfNet Wire: Entertainment & Living: Future of Radio
PR Newswire/Cision 1117

1) Future of Radio; 2) Colors Affect How We Feel; 3) Use Lawn Mowers Responsibly; 4) The Challenge of Keeping Up With Summer Cleaning; 5) Vastu -- Yoga for Your Home.

Released: 1-Jul-2005 12:25 PM EDT
Is Your Family Hog-Wild About Hogwarts? Start a Family Book Club
Saint Louis University Medical Center

The new Harry Potter book presents a painless way parents can discuss growing up with their children and is good summer fun, a Saint Louis University pediatrician says.

Released: 30-Jun-2005 2:30 PM EDT
National Backpack Awareness Day Scheduled
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

From bullies to heavy backpacks to sleepless nights studying for tests, staying healthy during the school year can be a challenge for today's students. Occupational therapists and assistants are ready to help. National School Backpack Awareness Day is September 21.

Released: 28-Jun-2005 5:00 PM EDT
Powerful, Omnipresent Digital Music Players Present Security Risk
Purdue University

A cybercrime expert at Purdue University warns that the increasing presence of miniature digital music players could have serious consequences in the workplace.

Released: 27-Jun-2005 3:20 PM EDT
Grokster Ruling Is Good, Bad News for Copyright Law
University at Buffalo

The Supreme Court's decision in MGM v. Grokster offers both good news and bad news for copyright law and followers of new technologies, like P2P, according to Shubha Ghosh, professor of law at the University at Buffalo and an expert on intellectual property and cyberspace law.

Released: 27-Jun-2005 2:50 PM EDT
As Gas Prices Surge and July 4 Looms, There’s No Place Like Home
Saint Louis University Medical Center

July 4 signals that summer is flying by. Gas prices continue to soar. Sounds like a recipe to pass on a summer get-away. A Saint Louis University pediatrician suggests looking in your own backyard for a memorable vacation.

Released: 24-Jun-2005 2:10 PM EDT
National CyberEducation Project Launched as Grokster Decision Approaches
University of Richmond

As the Supreme Court decision in MGM Studios v. Grokster approaches, the National CyberEducation Project launches. The School of Law project hopes to stimulate discussion of intellectual property rights -- primarily about the unauthorized file-sharing of music and movies -- at college and university campuses.

Released: 17-Jun-2005 5:20 PM EDT
Leave Fireworks to Pros
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Holiday fireworks are best left to the professionals, says Katherine Terry, MPH, of UAB's Injury Control Research Center. "Fireworks are potentially very dangerous, especially for children.

Released: 17-Jun-2005 5:00 PM EDT
Professor Shows How a Movie Can Teach Us About Race
Purdue University

A Purdue University professor says a popular Hollywood movie, "Crash", can teach important lessons about our attitudes toward race.

Released: 17-Jun-2005 3:00 PM EDT
ProfNet Wire: Entertainment & Living -- Movie Season/Divorce
PR Newswire/Cision 1117

1) ADD, ADHD Aided by Organization Techniques; 2) Evolving from a Victim to a Survivor; 3) Parents Prepare for a Dark and Gloomy Summer Movie Season; 4) Taking the Mystery Out of Balloon Arts; 5) Three Steps to a Game of Catch this Father's Day.

Released: 10-Jun-2005 3:50 PM EDT
Aviation Past, Future Fly High at Purdue for Air Race Classic
Purdue University

More than 80 female pilots will converge on Purdue University later this month for the country's longest running women-only air race. The 2005 Air Race Classic will feature activities that honor both the first generation of female pilots and the young women who are preparing to enter the field.

Released: 10-Jun-2005 3:40 PM EDT
ProfNet Wire: Entertainment & Living: Summer Cooking/Breastfeeding
PR Newswire/Cision 1117

1) Future of Radio; 2) Cultural Institutions Must Embrace New Technologies; 3) An Eating Disordered Society; 4) Life Beyond Divorce; 5) Quick Summertime Cooking Tips and more.

Released: 10-Jun-2005 3:25 PM EDT
Sight, Set, Match
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Local-leaguers who are Wimbledon-bound should be careful not to get aced by marketing claims.

Released: 10-Jun-2005 3:20 PM EDT
You Can Hear Us Now!
Williams College

In 2001, small idyllic Williams College located in the quiet Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts was forever changed. Verizon Wireless erected a cellular antenna. It should be noted that the tower was erected without the help of Cialis, but not without difficulty.

Released: 8-Jun-2005 8:50 AM EDT
Maryland Creates Endowed Chair to Honor Sports Writer Shirley Povich
University of Maryland, College Park

The University of Maryland is creating an endowed chair in honor of the late Washington Post sports columnist Shirley Povich. He was one of American sports' most influential voices throughout an extraordinary 75-year career.

Released: 6-Jun-2005 8:55 AM EDT
Jackson Trial a New Low in TV’s Coverage of Law, Expert Says
University at Buffalo

Whatever the outcome, the Michael Jackson trial represents a low point in TV's continued trivialization of the U.S. legal system, according to Elayne Rapping, Ph.D., University at Buffalo professor of American studies and author of "Law and Justice as Seen on TV."

Released: 1-Jun-2005 8:35 AM EDT
‘Deep Throat’ Revealed
Northeastern University

Northeastern University journalism professors Nicholas Daniloff, Alan Schroeder, and Stephen Burgard offer comment on the impact and question the accuracy of the discovery of "Deep Throat."

Released: 27-May-2005 2:00 PM EDT
ProfNet Wire: Entertainment & Living: Future of Radio
PR Newswire/Cision 1117

1) Future of Radio; 2) Gays on Children's Television; 3) Sham Intoxication Produces Effects Similar to Real Intoxication; 4) The Psychological Ramifications of the Michael Jackson Trial; 5) Recovering from a Difficult Divorce.

Released: 25-May-2005 11:50 AM EDT
Batman: Seeking Old Testament Justice?
Baylor University

In the cosmology of comics, Batman represents a version of God sometimes found in the books of the Old Testament -- a God of retribution and harsh judgment, says Dr. Greg Garrett, author of the recently released book Holy Superheroes.

Released: 24-May-2005 2:40 PM EDT
Star Wars Has Roots in Mythology
Hamilton College

"The Star Wars films, the first of which appeared 25 years ago, are steeped in the traditions bequeathed to us by the ancient Greeks and Romans," says Hamilton College Classics Professor Carl Rubino.

Released: 20-May-2005 1:10 PM EDT
ProfNet Wire: Entertainment & Living: Family Rituals/Father's Day
PR Newswire/Cision 1117

1) Spring Fever -- A Season When Biology and Nature Collide; 2) Vacation Together, Stay Well Together; 3) Use the Web to Teach Kids the Value of a Dollar This Summer; 4) Are You in a Toxic Relationship? 5) Using Online Auctions to Find the Perfect Father's Day Gift.

Released: 18-May-2005 9:40 AM EDT
Profs Find Star Wars Has Been "Religious Experience"
Dick Jones Communications

Some fans of George Lucas' "Star Wars" series consider it to be a religious experience. So maybe it's not surprising that religion has had a role in its popularity, according to two professors who have studied the role of religion in science fiction.

Released: 17-May-2005 11:00 AM EDT
Summer Story Ideas from UIC
University of Illinois Chicago

1) Flag Day; 2) Pitch Counts; 3) Golfer's Pain; 4) Dangerous Rays; 5) Thunder Strikes and more.

Released: 17-May-2005 11:00 AM EDT
Women Sacrificing Foot Health for Fashion When Traveling
Temple University

Women under the age of 35 tend to focus on achieving the "right look" instead of choosing the best shoes to compliment their vacation environment and activities, according to a recent APMA survey.

Released: 17-May-2005 11:00 AM EDT
Special Cleanliness Report: When Good Vacations Go Bad
American Cleaning Institute

While on vacation, most people have either gotten sick, stained a piece of clothing or stayed in a place that was "disgustingly filthy." SDA Survey Reveals Our Most Likely "Vacation Spots" Think P.A.C.K. for Clean, Healthy Summer Travel.

Released: 17-May-2005 11:00 AM EDT
How Fireworks Work: The "Bang!" Behind the Beauty
Kansas State University

Fireworks light up the night sky on Independence Day and have become as much a part of the July 4 ritual as American flags and cookouts. But behind the scenes, causing those dazzling explosions, is a combination of oxygen, metals and a whole lot of innovation.

Released: 13-May-2005 2:30 PM EDT
ProfNet Wire: Entertainment & Living: Retirement/Sexual Abuse
PR Newswire/Cision 1117

1) Secret Survivors of Sexual Abuse; 2) Protecting Your Property Tree Investment; 3) Proper Bike Fit During National Bike Month; 4) Couples May Want to Consider Pre-Marital Agreements; 5) Building an Identity for Retirement and more.

Released: 6-May-2005 2:30 PM EDT
Profnet Wire: Wedding Anxiety/Coaching
PR Newswire/Cision 1117

1) Easy Maintenance to Save Money; 2) Many Brides Have Wedding Anxiety; 3) Avoiding Fraud/Authenticity Concerns Online; 4) Video Game Genres Produce Pain Distraction; 5) Dinnertime is Essential for Families.

Released: 4-May-2005 12:25 PM EDT
Cataloging Broadcast History -- One Photo at a Time
University of Maryland, College Park

It's the largest collection of its kind in the nation -- the Don West Broadcasting and Cable Photo archives at the University of Maryland's Library of American Broadcasting. University of Maryland students were instrumental in helping to catalog the collection of more than 250,000 photos that cover more than 80 years of broadcast history.

Released: 3-May-2005 3:50 PM EDT
St. Lawrence Students' 'Clean Sweep' Helps Local Charities
St. Lawrence University

Students at St. Lawrence University (Canton, New York) are keeping the campus "green" by donating clothing, furniture and small appliances to charity as the school year ends.

Released: 29-Apr-2005 2:20 PM EDT
ProfNet Wire: Entertainment & Living: Golf/Family History
PR Newswire/Cision 1117

1) Examine Family History for a Better Future; 2) Give Homemade Floral Arrangements for Mother's Day; 3) Coaching Young People Can Be Challenging, Overwhelming; 4) Overcoming Fear When Competing in Golf.

Released: 28-Apr-2005 10:35 AM EDT
New Bike Design for Toddlers Wins International Competition
Purdue University

A new bicycle design could erase the need for parents to hold on to the back of a two-wheel bicycle as their child learns how to ride. Their designed topped 853 entrants from 56 countries to win first prize in the 9th International Bicycle Design Competition in Taiwan.

Released: 28-Apr-2005 9:05 AM EDT
Owners Can Help Pets Overcome Fear of Thunderstorms
Kansas State University

When the thunder rolls and the lightning strikes, many pets become visibly frightened. Many pets, especially dogs, are fearful of thunderstorms. But pet owners can make the experience less traumatic.

Released: 27-Apr-2005 5:00 PM EDT
Professor Collects Baseball Fans' Memories of Busch Stadium
Saint Louis University Medical Center

The end of an era or an new beginning? At the end of this baseball season, the St. Louis Cardinals' Busch stadium will be torn down to make way for a new ballpark. A Saint Louis University professor of communications examines what this change means for Redbird nation.

Released: 27-Apr-2005 3:00 PM EDT
Visuals Clutter TV Screen and Distract Viewers
Kansas State University

In the past few years, television stations have begun to reformat their screen presentations to include scrolling screens, sports scores, stock prices and current weather news. These visual elements are all designed to give viewers what they want when they want it.

Released: 25-Apr-2005 11:40 AM EDT
Maryland Day 2005 Highlights Research and More at Maryland
University of Maryland, College Park

Come "Explore Our World" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 30, 2005, at the University of Maryland. We're planning this Maryland Day -- our 7th annual -- to be our biggest open house ever -- a great family event that showcases everything the University of Maryland has to offer.

Released: 22-Apr-2005 3:10 PM EDT
ProfNet Wire: Entertainment & Living: Summer Travel/Mother's Day
PR Newswire/Cision 1117

1) Pope Benedict XVI; 2) Air Fresheners as a Car Safety Device; 3) Fight Childhood Obesity With TV Turnoff Week; 4) Traveling Safely With Children This Summer; 5) Relationships and the Single Mom and more.



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