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Released: 29-Oct-2012 9:00 AM EDT
Media Advisory: Hurricane Sandy – 10 Million Could Lose Power
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As many as 10 million in the mid-Atlantic will lose power in the coming week, according to a computer model developed by an engineer at The Johns Hopkins University.

Released: 26-Oct-2012 3:35 PM EDT
Media Advisory: Hurricane Sandy - Predicting Power Outages
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An engineer at The Johns Hopkins University is using a computer model to predict where and when the power will go out due to Hurricane Sandy.

Released: 27-Aug-2012 2:00 PM EDT
Engineering Experts Available to Discuss Tropical Storm Isaac
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Three engineering experts at Johns Hopkins University can talk about how the storm could cause coastal damage and power outages, and affect hospital functionality.

Released: 14-Aug-2012 1:40 PM EDT
Engineering Experts Available to Discuss Impact of Hurricanes
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In the heart of hurricane season, three engineering experts at Johns Hopkins University can talk about how the next big storm could cause power outages and coastal damage, and affect hospital functionality. Please hold onto this tip sheet and refer to it for sources as Atlantic hurricane season enters its peak.

Released: 17-May-2012 12:25 PM EDT
Census Scholars Available
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Three experts at Johns Hopkins can speak about how the birth rate among minority groups now exceeds the birth rate among whites.

Released: 3-Apr-2012 10:25 AM EDT
News Source: Oikos University Shooting
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Johns Hopkins University sociologist Katherine Newman is available to speak with reporters covering yesterday's deadly shooting incident at Oikos University in Oakland, Calif.

Released: 20-Mar-2012 9:00 AM EDT
News Source on the Supreme Court's Health Care Debate
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Reporters who are looking for an expert perspective on next week's Supreme Court debate about the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act should consider Joel Grossman, a professor of political science at Johns Hopkins University and an adjunct professor of law at the University of Maryland School of Law.

Released: 28-Feb-2012 12:40 PM EST
News Source: What Leads to High School Shootings?
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Johns Hopkins University sociologist Katherine Newman is available to speak with reporters covering yesterday's deadly shooting incident at Chardon High School in Ohio.

Released: 2-Feb-2012 11:55 AM EST
A Market Solution for the Falkland Islands
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Should the disputed Falkland Islands be returned to Argentina? In his latest article for Globe Asia, titled “The Falklands and other dangerous disputed territories – a market solution,” Steve Hanke, a professor of applied economics at The Johns Hopkins University, writes that a market solution could help Britain and Argentina avoid another war.

Released: 1-Feb-2012 3:25 PM EST
Johns Hopkins Business Professor Available to Discuss Health Care Econimics
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Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Associate Professor Douglas Hough is available to reporters to discuss the economics of health care, including behavioral economics within the health care industry.

Released: 25-Jan-2012 12:00 PM EST
News Source on Potential Environmental Damage From the Italian Shipwreck
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Johns Hopkins University environmental engineer Edward J. Bouwer is available to speak to reporters wondering what could happen to the gasoline and oil on board the Costa Concordia if fuel starts to leak from the wrecked cruise ship.

Released: 11-Jan-2012 10:20 AM EST
Johns Hopkins Sources for 2012 Presidential Election Stories
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For stories about the 2012 presidential election and the issues discussed along the campaign trail, consider the following sources from The Johns Hopkins University.

Released: 19-Oct-2011 3:05 PM EDT
Taxes and the American People: Johns Hopkins Expert Available
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Katherine S. Newman, a sociologist at Johns Hopkins University and dean of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, is available to speak to reporters about how sales taxes, income taxes, and regressive tax plans impact American families of all income levels.

Released: 26-Sep-2011 3:20 PM EDT
Expert Suggestion: CERN’s “Einstein was Wrong” Neutrino Experiment Results
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Barry Blumenfeld, an experimental physicist at Johns Hopkins, can discuss the report of an experiment in which neutrinos were reported traveling faster than the speed of light (thereby contradicting Einstein’s theory of relativity).

Released: 26-Aug-2011 3:20 PM EDT
Hurricane Irene: Johns Hopkins Engineering Experts Available
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Two Johns Hopkins engineers are available to discuss the impact of Hurricane Irene.

Released: 18-Aug-2011 12:30 PM EDT
10th Anniversary of the Sept. 11 Attacks: Johns Hopkins University Sources Available
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Reporters may want to consider some of the following Johns Hopkins University scholars as potential sources for stories about how the world has changed 10 years after the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

Released: 29-Oct-2010 8:00 AM EDT
Johns Hopkins Sources for 2010 Midterm Election Stories
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For stories about the 2010 midterm election, consider the following sources from The Johns Hopkins University.

Released: 13-Oct-2010 1:50 PM EDT
News Source on Prolonged Lack of Daylight and the Chilean Miners
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An expert on how light – or lack thereof – affects biological clocks and health, biologist Samer Hattar can discuss the likely impact that 69 days without natural light had on the Chilean miners’ physiology.

Released: 6-Aug-2010 8:00 AM EDT
News Source on Supreme Court/Elena Kagan Confirmation
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Reporters who are looking for a expert perspective on Justice Elena Kagan should consider Johns Hopkins University Professor Joel Grossman.

Released: 12-May-2010 8:00 AM EDT
Advisory: News Source on Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico
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Edward J. Bouwer of Johns Hopkins University is an expert on environmental damage, oil biodegradation, prospects for recovery and cleanup options, including the use of bacteria that consume oil.

Released: 10-May-2010 11:15 AM EDT
News Source on Supreme Court, Elena Kagan Nomination
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Reporters who are looking for a expert perspective on President Obama's nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court should consider Johns Hopkins University Professor Joel Grossman.

Released: 12-Apr-2010 3:55 PM EDT
News Source on Supreme Court, John Paul Stevens
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If you're looking for an expert to put the career and legacy of John Paul Stevens into perspective — as well as someone who can talk about what happens next and how the high court will likely change — consider Johns Hopkins University Professor Joel Grossman.

Released: 14-Jan-2010 3:50 PM EST
Johns Hopkins Sources for Stories on the Haiti Earthquake
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Experts for stories relating to health care in Haiti, disaster relief, earthquake engineering, water quality, historical and political perspectives on Haiti and other issues.

Released: 6-Aug-2009 3:30 PM EDT
News Sources on the Appointment of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court / A Hispanic and Historical Perspective
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Reporters who are looking for expert perspectives on newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor should consider Johns Hopkins University lecturer Adam Segal, director of the Hispanic Voter Project, and Joel Grossman, professor of political science.

Released: 21-Jul-2009 1:00 PM EDT
Advisory; Source for Stories Regarding Cell Phone Use and Driving
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Reporters pursuing stories about the growing controversy over cell phone use while driving may want to consider talking to Steven Yantis, a psychology professor at The Johns Hopkins University.

Released: 10-Jul-2009 1:00 PM EDT
Health Care Reform and Race
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Reporters working on stories about how racial politics may affect President Obama's campaign for health care reform should consider Lester Spence, an assistant professor of political science at Johns Hopkins University.

Released: 26-Jun-2009 1:30 PM EDT
Michael Jackson's Cultural Legacy / News Source
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Reporters working on stories about the death of Michael Jackson and the impact he had on popular culture should consider Lester Spence, an assistant professor of political science at Johns Hopkins University.

Released: 26-May-2009 10:40 AM EDT
News Sources on Supreme Court; Sonia Sotomayor from Both a Hispanic and Historical Perspective
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Reporters who are looking for expert perspectives on Judge Sonia Sotomayor, President Obama's nominee to replace Justice David Souter on the Supreme Court, should consider Johns Hopkins University Adam Segal, director of the Hispanic Voter Project, and Joel Grossman, professor of political science.

Released: 22-May-2009 1:00 PM EDT
Roger Staiger of Johns Hopkins Available for Real Estate Stories
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Roger Staiger, an adjunct professor of real estate at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, is available to help reporters working on stories about foreclosures and mortgage woes, interest rates and refinancing. He can also offer commentary on related government policies.

Released: 22-Oct-2008 2:20 PM EDT
Expert Sources on the Global Economic Crisis
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Johns Hopkins economists and other experts who can talk about aspects of the world finance and economic crisis.

Released: 17-Oct-2008 10:00 AM EDT
Expert Sources for 2008 Election Stories
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For coverage in the final days of the 2008 presidential campaign, consider expert sources from The Johns Hopkins University.

Released: 15-Aug-2008 8:50 AM EDT
Faculty Member Can Discuss Obama's E-announcement of Running Mate
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Johns Hopkins faculty member Adam Segal is available to discuss the Obama campaign's plan to announce his running mate selection by e-mail and text messages.

Released: 1-Aug-2008 6:40 PM EDT
Manners Maven Weighs in on China's Olympic Civility Effort
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P.M. Forni, director of the Civility Initiative at Johns Hopkins University, is available to speak to reporters about how China has been coaching its citizens on good manners in preparation for the Olympics, which will bring an influx of foreign visitors. Could a national manners campaign work in the U.S.?

Released: 31-Jul-2008 4:00 PM EDT
Political Scientist Available to Discuss China's Economy on the Eve of the Olympics
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As the Olympics are about to unfold, a Johns Hopkins University political scientist with expertise in the Chinese economy is available to work with reporters.

Released: 17-Jul-2008 3:00 PM EDT
Johns Hopkins Expert Sources for 2008 Presidential Election Stories
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For stories about the 2008 presidential campaign, consider sources from The Johns Hopkins University, including experts in campaigns, government, economics, foreign affairs, health care, education, electronic voting and other issues.

Released: 12-Jun-2008 8:00 AM EDT
Wrestling with Rudeness: Advice for Addressing Incivility
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Rude behavior can make you crazy, but confronting a rude person isn't easy either. Johns Hopkins University's resident civility maven P.M. Forni provides advice in his new book, "The Civility Solution: What to Do When People Are Rude."

Released: 4-Jun-2008 12:15 PM EDT
Expert Alert: The Media's Role in Hillary Clinton's Lost Bid for President
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The author of a book on media bias in women's presidential campaigns is available to discuss the role of the media in Hillary Clinton's bid for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Released: 10-Jan-2008 11:15 AM EST
Expert Sources for 2008 Presidential Election Stories
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Johns Hopkins University experts can comment on Hispanic voters, the fate of women candidates in past elections, civility in the midst of a heated election, presidential power and executive-congressional relations, and other aspects of the 2008 election.

Released: 3-Jan-2008 11:55 AM EST
Casting a Vote for Workplace Civility in 2008
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Politicians may sling mud at one another, but wise workers will stay above the fray during the 2008 presidential election campaign by keeping heated political discussions out of the workplace, a civility expert says.

   

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