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Why Holidays Don’t Have to Be ‘Happy’Samuel Gladding is no Scrooge, but he is on a mission to redefine what it means to be “happy” during the holidays. Gladding, chair of the counseling department at Wake Forest University and an expert on family counseling, says research shows that it is the pressure to be happy that often leads to sadness and even depression during the holidays. |
Released: 11/20/2009 2:00 PM EST
Wake Forest University |
LifeChannels:Environment, Winter/Holidays
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Dreaming of a Green Christmas?Ryerson University expert offers tips on how to enjoy a more environmentally friendly holiday season. |
Released: 11/20/2009 1:00 PM EST
Expert Available Ryerson University |
LifeChannels:Pain, U.S. Politics
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American Society for Indexing Golden Turkey Award For Palin’s Going RogueThe American Society for Indexing (ASI) wishes to present its Golden Turkey Award for misadventures in indexing to Sarah Palin and HarperCollins for Going Rogue. |
Released: 11/20/2009 11:00 AM EST
American Society for Indexing |
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Counselors Address Mental-Health Crisis in Developing CountriesWorldwide, more than 450 million people live with unmet mental health care needs. Wake Forest University Counseling Professor Donna Henderson co-developed a training course with easy-to-follow lessons that helps nonprofessional community volunteers in developing countries respond to mental health issues. |
Released: 11/20/2009 11:00 AM EST
Wake Forest University |
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Expert Discusses How “New Moon” Contrasts from the Classic VampireAssociate Professor Erin Collopy can explain the transition from the vampires of mythology to the modernized vampire. |
Released: 11/18/2009 4:10 PM EST
Expert Available Texas Tech University |
LifeChannels:Sports
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Study Looks at Officiating in College Basketball, Finds Patterns That Reward Aggressive PlayA study of 365 NCAA games in 2004-05 suggests that fans do have a great impact on games and that officials often are not objective in their efforts to be fair to both teams. |
Released: 11/17/2009 12:00 AM EST
Indiana University |
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Scholar on Vampires: New Moon and the Razor-Sharp Language of Eternal LoveAmy Smith, vampire literature scholar at University of the Pacific, offers insights on Stephenie Meyer's books and on celebrations surrounding the release of “New Moon,” the latest in the popular “Twilight” film series. |
Released: 11/13/2009 4:00 PM EST
Expert Available Academy Communications |
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Pop-Culture Expert Can Discuss Implications of “New Moon” on Vampire ImageEdward Cullen is a prime example of "vampire lite" -- scrubbing a typically blood-soaked genre free of its dark spots. |
Released: 11/13/2009 2:00 PM EST
Expert Available Texas Tech University |
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Expert Says Number of Children's Books About Obama Is AstoundingIt's no wonder the market for children's literature has seen its share of books about the new president, But the number of titles about Barack Obama is astounding, said Phil Nel, K-State professor of English and head of K-State's children's literature program. |
Released: 11/12/2009 11:00 AM EST
Expert Available Kansas State University |
LifeChannels:Winter/Holidays
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Twelve Days of Holiday Tips: Experts Offer Tips and Advice for the Holiday SeasonWith retail outlets leading the charge, the holiday season countdown is in full swing and Ryerson University is pleased to offer expert tips for making the most of the holidays. |
Released: 11/10/2009 12:30 PM EST
Ryerson University |