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As George W. Bush becomes president and works to unite a deeply divided country, he'll need extraordinary "people" skills, a Temple University psychologist says.

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1) Home heating costs stemming from low reserves and high demand for natural gas. 2) Temple psychologist offers tips to male shoppers. 3) George W. still to pass electoral gate to White House finish line.

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1) Employer flexibility enhances holiday productivity. 2) New president is likely to face a divided house on the hill. 3) Temple psychologist suggests celebrating life to combat holiday blues. 4) Exercise caution when decorating.

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1) Forget candles for stress relief, try gifts of music or books instead. 2) Education professor suggests handmade over store bought gifts for teacher. 3) Debunking the myth of the one page resume. 4) Low oil reserves could mean high fuel bills.

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Holiday shopping online? Here are a few tips to make your purchases safer.

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If super-sized burgers and fries are ruining our waistlines, then fast-food communications--e-mail, pagers and other technologies--are making us "interpersonally flabby," a Temple Unviersity psychologist says.

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1) Psychologist answers why we crave high calorie food in cold weather. 2) Holiday sales expected to decrease this season. 3) Congress to favor constituents over new president. 4) Educators to discuss improving lives of children.

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1) Election 2000 provides a wake-up call for apathetic voters. 2) American public is losing patience with the electoral college. 3) Uncertain election count leading to definite anxiousness among voters.

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1) Why certain exercises can help fight the winter blahs; 2) Ralph Nader could tip the scales at election time; 3) Bush ups the optimism; 4) Conference helps bridge gap between young and old.

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1) Book author detailing struggle for school control comments on possible Philadelphia school strike. 2) Bush and Gore's contrasting leadership styles. 3) Create a Temple news profile custom to your needs.

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1- Getting psyched for Halloween; 2- The mix of politics and school choice; 3- Could the winner of the popular vote lose the presidency?

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Researchers from Temple University and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama have found some of the earliest direct evidence of root crop cultivation in the Americas, it was reported recently. (Nature 10-19-00)

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1) Bush needs to consider public health issues of foreign policy. 2) Inaugural picnic highlights homecoming week. 3) U.S. fails as Middle East broker.

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1- Don't get frosted over heating your home this winter; 2- Gore vs. Bush on the 'People Smart' scale; 3- Presidential candidates face higher stakes in the next debate.

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More shoppers than ever before will turn to the Internet for their holiday gift buying, but they will make their purchases from the more established e-tailers.

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1- Cha-ching of cash register giving way to click of mouse in holiday shopping; 2- Easy steps to win a Presidential debate; 3- Temple Journal showcases community writing.

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Al Gore is more optimistic than George W. Bush and is likely to win the 2000 presidential race, according to a Temple University psychologist.

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Temple University's Sisters in Sport Science program will help urban middle school girls learn the mechanics of--and science behind--sports like golf, tennis, fencing and basketball.

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1--The race for Olympic equality is far from over; 2--Reaching for the rake in the fall will help a spring garden; 3--Panelists to discuss the death penalty in Pennsylvania.

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1- Rising gas prices may fuel move to alternative power sources; 2- Former gang member working to improve community, with university's help; 3- Gore's optimism helping to gain ground in race to the White House.

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1- The Olympics may encounter hurdles attracting viewers for summer games; 2- Program aiming to teach girls the science behind sports; 3- Do more than just hit delete when discarding files before getting rid of old computer.

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1- Double check a dot com's credibility when searching for homework help; 2- Uniforms in middle schools provide kids with one less worry; 3- Gender gap widens on job satisfaction.

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1) Research shows counselors instead of cops help curb violence in schools. 2) Effective team members and leaders replace solo acts in the workplace. 3) Gore and Bush camps tapping the internet for more voters.

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1-For Bush and Gore, image is everything; 2- Housing director suggests dos and don'ts for smooth move into dorms; 3- Gore and Lieberman forge onto campaign trail in midst of anti-democratic ads; 4- New course to use internet to focus on media and election process.

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1- Internet proves to be a driving force behind political process; 2- Democrats revisit '60s stomping ground for 2000 convention; 3- Back to School experts available as summer ends; 4- Tug of war over wireless operations may prolong Verizon strike.

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1- Fans focus more on teams, not individual players; 2- Using the internet to promote post-RNC Philadelphia; 3- American scholars travel silk road to address education in Central Asian republics; 4- American parents spank more.

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1- GOP running mate brings maturity to race; 2- Democrats keeping busy during RNC; 3- Objectivity allusive during conventions; 4- A translation guide for Philly speak; 5- Summer may change neighborhoods.

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1- Disabled "speak" for first time through Augmentative Communication and Empowerment Program; 2- Inner-city teenage girls train to be next Venus or Serena; 3- National Youth Sports Program introduces children to various sports along with math, science, and fitness issues.

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1- Verdict still out on Philly cops; 2- Sports psychologist on parental sports violence; 3- Students create videos highlighting best of Philly for GOP; 4- Political protestors' rights and police regulations at the RNC.

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Temple University has many faculty members and administrators available to contribute expert advice and opinion to any "back to school" related articles.

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1- Human genome project makes monkey out of Scopes trial; 2- What incoming freshmen should do now to prepare for college; 3- Bush and Gore closing in on running mates.

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Temple experts available to discuss the GOP convention and the 2000 presidential campaign.

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1- Gas prices not affected by OPEC mistruths; 2- Maintaining young girls' interest in science and mathematics; 3- Teachers learning about Historical Park for their lessons; 4- Asking questions will help high-school seniors with college picks.

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Members of Temple Universityís science faculty are available to discuss yesterdayís announcement by scientists that a rough draft of the genome map of the human genetic code had been assembled.

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1- OPEC increase unlikely to spell decrease for consumers; 2- Summertime care of lawn and garden tips; 3- Grant aids clinic in helping children with anxiety.

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1- How the Holocaust is remembered in the land that gave birth to Nazism; 2- A Microsoft-funded program teaches Philadelphia teachers how to use technology in the classroom; 3- Intergenerational retreat links ages.

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1- What to look for in sports camps; 2- Classroom teaching not necessarily a prerequiste for Philly school district's next superintendent; 3- Microsoft ruling caused by the company's misbehavior more than monopoly status; 4- Decline in worker's motivation linked to merit pay.

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1- E-commerce prof. comments on biztravel.com; 2- A growing number of women are leaving the pool side for thrill vacations; 3- FCC proposal to reduce long-distance charges could decrease participation by poor in the new economy; 4- Teen dads taking responsibility.

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1- Alcohol plays a role in most instances of fan violence; 2- As summer travel season approaches, minorities still need to be leery of racial profiling by police; 3- Interest rate hikes hit poor the most.

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1- The conditions that created the MOVE bombing in Philadelphia 15 years ago still exist; 2- Graduation is just days away but already many Temple students have great jobs; 3- High-tech firms are looking for liberal arts grads.

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1. there's plenty of jobs for this year's grads, but they still need a plan to get the job they want, 2. School uniforms might have a positive impact on Philly's schools but more is needed.

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1- Warm winter temps have increased the threat of Lyme disease; 2- Ways college students can reduce the stress of finals; 3- Tech grads still "writing their own ticket"; 4- Temple prof to speak at White House Conference on teens.

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In the not-too-distant future, engineering students will be able to receive personalized tutoring via the Web or a CD-ROM, thanks to an intelligent tutoring system developed by a Temple University electrical engineering professor.

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All group members and leaders have a responsibility for group success and group failings and the rest of the organization does as well; everyone shares in the responsibility and everybody has to make it better, says Temple University professor Susan Wheelan, author of Creating Effective Teams: A Guide for Members and Leaders.

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1- Sports psychologist talks about the importance of team chemistry and whether the Philadelphia Flyers want Eric Lindros and Roger Neilson to return; 2- The Vietnam War profoundly affected pop culture, especially the depiction of war in film, says film studies prof.

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Young fathers are being interviewed by Temple University researchers to learn what motivates them to become involved with their children.

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While people still care about the environment, the passion inspired by the early Earth Days is gone, according to the director of Temple's Environmental Studies program.

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1- Apathy on the 30th Anniversary of Earth Day; 2- Elian Gonzalez -- "The more you question a child the more you'll get the answer you want," says psychologist of video; 3- Is this a no-win situation for Janet Reno?

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1- Trout fisherman can safely eat this year's catch; 2- Market may go up early but long-range forecasts are tough to make; 3- Temple has experts to talk about Columbine as the anniversary approaches.

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1. This winter's snow should keep the Philadelphia area from experiencing water restrictions this summer. 2. Instead of rushing out and spending on new annuals and perennials, home owners should take care of plants they already have, says horticulture professor.