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.
Local-leaguers who are Wimbledon-bound should be careful not to get aced by marketing claims.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
1) Flag Day; 2) Pitch Counts; 3) Golfer's Pain; 4) Dangerous Rays; 5) Thunder Strikes and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Following are experts who can discuss the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany as the new pope, and what it means to the future of the Catholic Church.
1) Legacy of Pope John Paul II; 2) Can a Mid-Life Crisis Ruin Your Marriage? 3) Hollywood and Bollywood Collaborations; 4) Freshening Up Your Home's Style During the Spring; 5) New Colors and Design Trends for Spring and more.
George W. Bush, Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld now each has a slime-mold beetle named in his honor. Two former Cornell University entomologists recently named 65 new species of slime-mold beetles.
Panelists from the recording, television and movie industries and lawyers from the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Napster will join in a unique debate on the controversial issue of digital copyright in a forum titled 'The Download Debate Strikes Back,' at Cornell University April 14, streamed live on the Web.
Purdue University scored its third consecutive win in Saturday's National Rube Goldberg Machine Contest with a machine that took 125 steps to turn on a flashlight. The Purdue Society of Professional Engineers beat teams from six other universities to capture the national crown in complexity and inefficiency.
1) Legacy of Pope John Paul II; 2) Steroids in Sports; 3) Tips for Choosing Proper Child Care; 4) Noise at Daycare Can Interfere With Infants Learning to Speak; 5) Teaching Children Innovative Ways to Play Traditional Sports and more.
Taking FiFi and Fluffy on vacation is easier than it used to be, but still requires plenty of advance work, says an Iowa State University veterinarian. "It's really important to make a plan for your pet at the same time you develop your travel plan.
What's this high school memory worth? NDSU survey shows that teen spending on proms ranges from a wallet full to a suitcase full of cash. But planning and budgeting can hold the line on costs for this rite of passage.
1) Legacy of Pope John Paul II; 2) New Legislation Addressing Teen Use of Tanning Beds; 3) Three Tips for Your Little Leaguer's Throw; 4) Child Abuse Prevention Month Campaigns Backfire; 5) When the One You Love Wants to Leave and more.
Purdue University will try to light up a three-peat in complexity and inefficiency at the 18th annual national Rube Goldberg Machine Contest. The contest, which is free and open to the public, begins at 11 a.m., April 9 in the Purdue Armory on the Purdue campus.
1) Recognizing Narcissistic Personality Disorder; 2) Warning Signs of Youth Violence; 3) More Consumers are Seeking Out Mom-Owned Businesses; 4) Home Entertainment Systems -- Buyers Beware; 5) Spring Cleaning Could Lead to Profit and more.
Up to 30 million people entered either an online or office tournament pool for the NCAA basketball championship this year, and overall participation in fantasy sports -- ranging from football leagues to baseball to even bass fishing -- is surging.
How do Europeans view America? Is it life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness? Or is it blue jeans, MTV and hamburgers with a side of "freedom fries"?
Following every men's college basketball game during the NCAA tournament, reporters will likely look to the coaches to explain the outcome. To help explain the coaches' comments, the media can turn to a communication professor who has researched coaches' post-game comments for nearly two decades.
1) Steroids in Sports; 2) The Stress and Anxiety of Road Rage; 3) Michael Jackson Showing Signs of Extreme Stress During Trial; 4) Spring Fashion Trends for Plus-Size Women; 5) The Rising Trend of Grandparents Becoming Inventors and more.
A Kansas State University professor who trains students to be drama therapists has found that drama activities help -- temporarily -- people with Alzheimer's disease.
A Cornell University research group has discovered serious vulnerabilities in a widely-used peer-to-peer filesharing program. The weakness in LimeWire, a popular client for the Gnutella filesharing network, would allow an intruder to read any file on a computer running the program.
The University of Maryland honors 16 pioneering women broadcasters with a new exhibit in the Hornbake Library on campus. The exhibit -- "Taking a Leading Role -- Women in Broadcasting History" -- features collections held by the Library of American Broadcasting, which is based at Maryland.
A short film written and produced by Florida State University Film School student Matthew Pope has won the 2005 Coca Cola Refreshing Filmmaker's Award. As winner of the prestigious annual competition, Pope will receive $10,000.
1) Steroids in Sports; 2) Kids' Sports Injuries Are Largely Preventable; 3) More Interfaith Families Celebrate Passover Than Easter; 4) Ministering to Patients With Head Injuries; 5) Inside the Head of an Athlete and more.
Six months and 125 steps was what it took for a team of Purdue University students to win local bragging rights and the chance to compete for a national title in inefficiency. Teams in the competition had to create machines that would replace batteries in a flashlight using a minimum of 20 steps that employed principles of engineering and physics.
While the heat may be on for Oscar-nominated actress Hilary Swank for her role in "Million Dollar Baby," Gettysburg College has its own connections to the film: the fire inside the college's first female boxing student; and 1968 graduate Bruce Silverglade, owner of the gym that trained Swank.
Author and journalist Hunter S. Thompson took his own life Sunday at his home. He made the term "gonzo journalism" a part of the lexicon and helped push the idea that writers should take a more subjective and highly personal touch with their subjects. The University of Maryland has a number of experts who can talk about Thompson both as a journalist and as a writer.
1) Future of Professional Hockey; 2) Steroids in Sports; 3) Personal Chefs are the Hottest Trend in Food; 4) Prenups Pave the Way for Open, Healthy Marriage; 5) Everyone Can Take a Lesson From Camilla Parker Bowles and more.
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