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Women may have been saying it for years but two male clinical psychologists have written the book that also says it loud and clear: Let's Face It, Men Are @$$#%¢$.

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We're entering the holiday and winter travel seasons. Tourists taking a cruise this winter should be aware of the limitations of cruise-ship health care. For instance, many ships do not have defibrillators to restart hearts that have stopped beating.

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Nova Southeastern University and the town of Davie have turned an abandoned sewer plant in Florida into the largest fish-breeding facility in the country, and one of only a few in the nation built from an old utility plant. They're breeding thousands of tilapia--a light, white fish that tastes similar to trout--at the Davie Aquaculture Research Center plant.

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The idea that problem drinkers can simply cut back instead of cutting themselves off is the premise behind, the Guided Self-Change Clinic at Nova Southeastern University.

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Law students at Nova Southeastern University are mediating employment discrimination cases for the U.S. Postal Service. This is the only program of its kind in the nation which works with the Postal Service. It's been so successful that it is now expected to be duplicated at other law schools throughout the country. The cases are complaints filed with the U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that go to mediation instead of hearing with the EEOC's administrative judges.

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Travelers need to be aware of the limitiations of cruise-ship health care just as they would be aware of health-care problems in foreign countries.

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A massage can be like medicine. That's according to Dr. Tiffany Field, Dean of the Mailman Family and School Center at Nova Southeastern University. She also oversees the university's newly established Touch Research Institute and Wellness Center.

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The pendulum in 'pop psychology' is swinging back to being in favor of spanking, warns Dr. Roni Leiderman, director of the Family Center at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She also is the moderator for America Online's "Parent Trap."

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Adolescent violence is becoming a commonplace and alarming trend. Before we blame television, the Internet, or working parents, multiple studies conducted by Dr. Tiffany Field indicate that the groundwork for adolescent violence is laid in infancy.

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There's an old rule: Where business goes, the law is sure to follow. The law should start catching up with the travel industry. The global travel industry is the fastest growing industry in the world but it is a neglected legal specialty in the US.

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While it's rare to include "legal issues" in the same sentence with Gilligan's Island, a law professor at Nova Southeastern University documents the extent to which the show dealt with legal issues in recent law review article, "Legal Tales From Gilligan's Island."

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The bad news is 30 inches of snow has left you stranded at the airport. And there isn't any good news if you're expecting compensation for your canceled flight, says Robert M. Jarvis, professor of law at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale.

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The recent trend among consumers toward "natural" medicines is giving doctors and pharmacists a new set of concerns when prescribing drugs, says Bill Hardigan, Dean of the College of Pharmacy at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale.

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New findings cast uncertainty on previous population size assessments for the severely overfished white marlin and call for reassessment of international recovery efforts.

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The facility will create 372 new jobs and help sustain a $6 billion industry in South Florida.

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His visit to include local colleges and universities as well as a public talk.

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NSU scientists will help expand research, raise awareness, and increase public education in Chagos MPA in Indian Ocean to make new discoveries and protect marine life.

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Stephen Zack, the first Hispanic-American to serve as president-elect of the American Bar Association, will be the speaker at the commencement ceremony for Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center in Ft. Lauderdale on May 16.

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SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: EFFECT OF OIL SPILLS ON ENVIRONMENT Dr. Richard E. Dodge Professor and Dean, NSU Oceanographic Center Executive Director, National Coral Reef Institute Contact Dr. Dodge Cell phone 954.629.2134

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Canadian officer served as commander of the United Nations peacekeeping force for Rwanda

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Dr. Richard E. Dodge is Dean of and Professor at the Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center. He is Executive Director of the Center's National Coral Reef Institute (NCRI). He received the B.A. degree from Univ. of Maine in 1969, and the M.Phil. and Ph.D. from Yale University in 1973 and 1978. He has served as Editor of the international scientific journal Coral Reefs and now serves on the editorial Board. He was the Chair of the Local Organizing Committee of the 11th International Coral Reef Symposium 2008.

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The internationally renowned psychologist is to direct the Autism Institute and serve on the faculty.

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A Nova Southeastern University study recently presented at a national conference found that 80 percent of poker players around the world reported using drugs and other substances to enhance their performance in poker.

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Academy Award winning actress and activist Marlee Matlin will be the speaker at the 2010 commencement ceremony for Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Fischler School of Education and Human Services. The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 12 in the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla.

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Leading motivational speaker on resilience, self-esteem, and family relationships to address graduates on June 12.

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While more students are living at home during college to save on money, parents can take steps to help their student enjoy the full college experience.

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A list from Nova Southeastern University, detailing Subject Matter Experts that are available for comment in regards to "Back to School".

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Sharks have captivated humans since we began exploring the oceans. They have been featured in countless publications and movies. Nova Southeastern University has a shark expert on hand to separate fact from fiction in regards to these fascinating creatures.

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Expert available to comment and provide tips on how to prevent drowning and remain safe at the beach or pool.

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Is your technology up to date for school? Experts at Nova Southeastern University answer your questions and queries about technology use in education.

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Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is using part of a $10 million block grant from BP to conduct research on the Gulf Oil Spill’s impact on the marine ecosystem, officials announced this week.

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U.S. Army Helps contractor produce graduation video for father’s commencement at Nova Southeastern University.

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Nova Southeastern University (NSU) recently received a $1.6 million federal grant to help train oil industry workers and others in related industries to better prepare for and respond to oil spills and hazardous materials events.

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Cecilia Rokusek, Ed.D, R.D., project manager for NSU’s Center for Bioterrorism and All-Hazards Preparedness, which recently received a $1.6 million N.I.H. grant to help train oil industry workers and others in related industries to better prepare for and respond to oil spills and hazardous materials events.

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$2.1 Million Federal Grant issued to Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine to help improve geriatric care in South Florida.

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NSU’s Huizenga Business School Launches Sales Program with Sandler Training®, Unveils Sales Institute. School Drives Push for More Competitive Workforce through first-of-its-kind Sales MBA and Undergraduate Degree Programs in Florida.

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The 31st annual DisAbilities Expo at Nova Southeastern University will offer many opportunities for people living with disabilities. The event, which will be held at NSU on Saturday, Oct. 16, will provide health information, educational seminars, exhibits, sports, and more. The free event is open to people with disabilities, their family and friends, and the general public.

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Chancellor Ray Ferrero, Jr., J.D. has named Anthony J. DeNapoli, Ed.D. as Executive Director of the newly created Office of International Affairs at Nova Southeastern University (NSU).

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Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) medical school, the College of Osteopathic Medicine, recently received a $1.35-million federal grant to create innovative methods to evaluate patients’ health literacy.

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Nova Southeastern University (NSU) recently received a $2.87-million dollar Title V grant from the U.S. Department of Education to increase academic opportunities for Hispanic students and other minorities.

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The program aims to produce graduates that will help make new drug discoveries and develop different ways of delivering drugs to patients.

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A Nova Southeastern University (NSU) researcher has announced a breakthrough discovery to block a protein that can contribute to heart failure. His discovery will appear in an upcoming issue of the prestigious medical journal, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. based Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) H. Wells Singleton, Ph.D., recently joined the ranks of past United States Presidents George Bush, Sr. and Bill Clinton when he was awarded the National Association of Elementary School Principals’ (NAESP) top honor.

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Kevin Clauson, an associate professor at Nova Southeastern University's College of Pharmacy, can speak authoritatively on caffeine, its effects when mixed with alcohol, and the proposed FDA ban.

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Florida Governor Charlie Crist announced recently, the appointment of Susan Kabot, Ed.D., CCC-SLP., director of Clinical and Therapeutic Programs at Nova Southeastern University's Mailman Segal Institute (MSI), to the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council.

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Marilyn Gordon EdD, RD, a licensed dietitian and nutritionist at Nova Southeastern University is available to comment on the new Weight Watchers PointsPlus System.

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Nova Southeastern University's Medical School receives $1.6 million federal grant to develop medical curriculum to treat homeless patients, & create model program for schools across the nation.

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Nova Southeastern University's College of Dental Medicine is using a federal grant to offer battered women and other DV victims free dental services.

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Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will host The Qualitative Report’s 2nd Annual Conference, on Jan. 7 and 8, 2011 on the university’s main campus in Davie, FL.

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Nova Southeastern University's Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host a lecture by renowned physicist Pierre Ramond, Ph.D