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Released: 6-Feb-2013 8:00 AM EST
Predictions and Reactions: President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address
National Communication Association

Members of The National Communication Association who study political communication can provide insight into the tone and content of the State of the Union address.

Released: 1-Feb-2013 10:35 AM EST
Columbia U Midwifery Expert Available for Comment on Study Confirming Birth Centers Provide Safe and Effective Care
Columbia University School of Nursing

A landmark study published in the Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health shows that birth centers, home-like settings where midwives provide care to healthy pregnant women provide safe care. The study reports excellent outcomes for the more than 15,000 women having birth center care in 79 midwife-led centers across 33 states. These findings are particularly remarkable in an era characterized by increases in obstetric intervention and cesarean birth nationwide.

Released: 1-Feb-2013 10:15 AM EST
Computer Security Expert Available for Interviews on Hacker Attacks on The New York Times
 Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins computer security expert Avi Rubin is available for interviews on reports from the New York Times and Wall Street Journal that their computer systems have been targeted by Chinese hackers.

Released: 30-Jan-2013 3:00 PM EST
Popular Music Adds Screen Time to the Big Game
Saint Joseph's University

David Allan, Ph.D., an entertainment marketing expert from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, believes Beyoncé's recent exposure at the Presidential Inauguration will garner viewer interest during this year's Super Bowl game. With the increased attention, he says there will heavier focus on television screens which is good news for advertisers.

Released: 29-Jan-2013 2:45 PM EST
Immigration Law Expert Available for Comment on Senators’ Proposal to Overhaul Immigration Laws
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Elizabeth Young, professor of law and director of the Immigration Law Clinic at the University of Arkansas, is available to speak to the media about senators’ proposal, announced Monday, to overhaul the nation’s immigration laws.

Released: 28-Jan-2013 8:30 AM EST
Kansas State University Food Safety Expert Can Discuss Preventing Spread of New Norovirus Strain
Kansas State University

With the newest strain of norovirus sweeping the nation, Kansas State University food safety expert Doug Powell can talk about ways to prevent getting sick.



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