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Moviegoers thirsting for epic, holiday blockbusters will not be disappointed this winter as many of the big studios trot out their Oscar contenders.

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"I doubt that Christmas means anything to the Saddam loyalists, outside terrorists and Iraqi nationalists--except as a time to strike when the Americans might have their guard down," says a military historian.

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While experts disagree on whether work tasks alone can be the exact cause of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) such as carpal tunnel syndrome, a new study proves that a highly repetitive work task, a risk factor for WMSD, does in fact cause bone damage.

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Regardless of whether or not they were alive at the time of his presidency, most people "know" or "remember" John F. Kennedy through visual images, says a professor.

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Maybe tofu turkey won't do for Grandpa or Aunt Mary, but, as more and more people eschew eating meat for moral or health reasons, family cooks are apt to think even more carefully about what they serve on their holiday tables. That's a trend away from how humans have historically eaten, says a food psychologist.

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"Between Thanksgiving and New Year's, hiring is almost at a standstill, but there are many things you can do through November and December to prepare for a fresh start on January 1," says director of Temple University's Career Development Services.

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What is John F. Kennedy's legacy as a president? How did his risk-taking personality affect his leadership? And how does Jim Garrison fit into the mix of what happened on Nov. 22, 1963? Experts are available to discuss issues related to the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy assassination.

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If holiday shoppers think they'll find blockbuster bargains when they head to the malls this Christmas season, think again, advises a marketing professor and retailing analyst with Temple's Fox School of Business.

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April showers might bring May flowers, but so does fall planting, says the director of the Landscape Arboretum at Temple Ambler. Now through the end of November is the time to start planning for "the glorious colors of spring" in your garden, says Cohen.

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"Conservatives have done a pretty good job of tarnishing John F. Kennedy's legacy so that now he's viewed by many as this young president who screwed around," says a history professor. "There's this notion that if you tear down Kennedy the man you can tear down the ideas he stood for."

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Government narrows focus with its support of hydrogen vehicles. The U.S. government is limiting its option by only pushing the development of hydrogen-powered vehicles, says Temple mechanical engineering professor Richard S. Cohen.

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The Matrix Trilogy...Millennial Masterpiece or Postmodern Pastiche? "The Matrix series is seen as hip and cutting-edge among youthful moviegoers, but the films are hardly original in theme," says a professor of broadcasting, telecommunications and mass media at Temple.

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Conventional wisdom suggests the mighty Yankees should have no trouble overwhelming Florida after dispatching their tortured nemesis, the Red Sox, and advancing to the World Series. But a Temple sports psychologist says the Marlins are no pushover.

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It's a day for plenty of silliness--and sugar--but Halloween also gives children an opportunity to help conquer their fears, says psychologist Cindy Suveg of Temple's Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Clinic.

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Researchers have identified a genetic mutation that might be responsible for the inflammation that characterizes Crohn's disease.

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1)Uptick in recruiting hints at better days for job seekers. 2)A day for goblins...and kids...and community.

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The molecular mechanisms that may assist the tumor suppressing gene Rb2/p130 in blocking the progression of lung cancer cells has been clearly identified for the first time according to a study.

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1) Rx for smart, happy kids...and parents? P-L-A-Y; 2) Lower dollar value likely to sustain high oil prices.

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Researchers find that the oft-maligned overscheduled lifestyle of soccer games, band camps and dance recitals gives middle-class kids additional advantages over their less prosperous--and usually less hurried--peers that may not be obvious at first glance.

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1)U.S. has conflicted history of multilateralism; 2) Philly fans say goodbye to historic ballpark.

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1) Liberty Bell debate typifies misperceptions of U.S. History; 2)Do endorsements translate into advantage? 3) The debate over legalized gambling.

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1) McCain-Feingold about more than free speech. 2) Bringing in U.N. troops won't stop Iraq violence.

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1) New McDonald's slogan: Are you lovin' it? 2) Welcome back...now, grab a broom.

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1)Remembering 9/11: How about 'Heroes Day'?; 2) For a class of 80, a different kind of first day of school.

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1) 'Cosby 101' talk highlights Freshmen Move-In festivities; 2) Wet spring may 'bug' area residents as summer winds down; 3) Roots of terrorism run deeper than '53 Iranian coup.

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1)Little League World Series no longer child's play.; 2)Next time it floods, blame man, not Mother Nature.; 3)Job one for most freshmen should be preparing for a job.

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1)How parents can keep active when kids fly the nest.; 2)End of summer means return to chauffeur duty for many parents.; 3)More Temple back-to-school experts available.

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Temple University Experts Available To Discuss Back-To-School Concerns.

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1)Is this the summer of gay acceptance?; 2)When back-to-school anxiety goes beyond butterflies; 3)For young scholars, intense summer of learning heads into fall.

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1)Learning how to compromise is key when paired with college roommate; 2)Future of solar-powered cars remains cloudy

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1)Want a successful campus visit? Do your homework. 2)'Do not call' could send more workers to the want ads. 3)The Times returns to the business of writing headlines, instead of making them. 4)Temple program helps adults with disabilities develop their literal, political and social voices.

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At a two-day conference jointly hosted by San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and the Center for Competitive Government at Temple University's Fox School of Business, mayors and other government officials and technology leaders will examine the state of homeland security, safety and economic developmemt in America's cities nearly two years after the terrorist attacks of 9/11.

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1) New economic policies needed to win war on terror. 2) Are cities safer--and more prepared--two years after 9/11? 3) Relationship between Bush and military becoming less than rosy.

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Temple University's incoming freshman class of nearly 4,000 students already has a homework assignment.This summer, Temple's Class of 2007 will be digging into James Loewen's "Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong," an award-winning work that charges that the education system spawns graduates woefully misinformed about their collective past.

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1) Temple University is asking incoming freshmen to rethink the many myths of U.S. history. 2) There's no tying in baseball: Selig tweaks All-Star Game.

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1) Brits lead U.S. in effort to protect kids, ban spanking. 2) Tradition or fireworks on the fourth traced to Adams. 3) Constitution Center celebrates more than signers.

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1) Teams are biggest winners in stadium naming deals. 2) Nature beckons, but be wary with your summer workouts. 3) Bosses set tone for keeping workers focused in the summer.

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1) Hillary's memoirs mark milestone for first ladies. 2) Partly cloudy, with a 100 percent chance of discontent. 3) Warm weather can trigger eating disorder behavior.

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The tumor suppressing gene pRb2/p130, discovered at Temple University in the early 1990s, may play a significant role in determining the effectiveness of drug therapies against breast cancer in women, according to a study by researchers at Temple's Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine.

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1) Temple study finds high stress lessens teen fathers' involvement. 2) Recent rains mean more weeding for gardeners. 3 )No summetime (job) blues for college students.

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1) Male golfers finishing below Annika Sorenstam at the Colonial could question their manhood--if gender stereotypes prevail; 2) Temple survey shows the economy--not SARS or terrorism--will likely have the biggest impact on Americans' summer travel.

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1) Temple professor heads to Mt. Everest for largest-ever gathering of thrill-seekers. 2) Taking flight: Temple to bid adieu to Class of 2003. 3) What's good on a burger? Familiarity and fat. 4) Cool weather keeps mosquitoes inactive, but recent rains may bug you later.

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1) Sorenstam set to tee off at the Colonial, but women's sports still suffer. 2) "The Matrix": A mass of munitions or modern morality tale? 3) Does not being a soccer mom make you a bad parent?

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Emily Roper, assistant professor of kinesiology at Temple University and an expert in female competitiveness, is wary of those who are quick to trumpet Annika Sorenstam's invite to play in the men's Colonial as a victory.

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1) It's up to Democrats to make Santorum's remarks matter. 2) New battle in Iraq: Healthcare solutions. 3) Amber alert about more than just highway messages. 4) Stable oil markets don't mean lower gas prices.

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1) Converting Iraq to the religion of democracy. 2) SARS may cause China to rethink the way it does business. 3) Where to go after graduation. 4) Loss of Iraqi antiquities provides the world with another lesson in art history.

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1) Bush's ability to lead country at war doesn't assure his reelection, presidential historian says. 2) Study shows wages, benefits keys in retaining welfare-to-work employees.

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1) U.S. needs to take a step back in setting up Iraqi government. 2) 24-hour live coverage may not cover the real story of the war. 3) Non-english websites can translate into a different view of Iraq.

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1) Recent surveys showing that the majority of African Americans don't support the war in Iraq should come as no surprise, says Temple African-American studies professor Ella Forbes. 2) In wartime, sports offer diversion for troops, fans.

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1) War continues to ground airlines, but bargains are available, 2) War coverage leaves big questions unanswered, 3) History shows that American psyche is strong