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University of Delaware professor Debra Hess Norris can’t resist quoting a few lyrics from her favorite band of all time — the Beatles — in her lectures on photograph preservation. On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the “British Invasion” in America, UD's UDaily news service talks with Norris, Henry Francis du Pont Chair in Fine Arts at UD, about her love for the Beatles and how to care for your treasured collections.

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University of Delaware sociologist Joel Best became skeptical about Halloween sadism when he was a graduate student. Now with over 50 years of data, he still hasn't found a documented case of a child who was seriously harmed by a contaminated Halloween treat.

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A professor who specializes in fair trade issues says what Bloomberg News uncovered in Victoria's Secret's African supply chain is a symptom of a larger problem.

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The University of Delaware provides the following list of experts on hurricanes, from historic hurricanes to disaster management, coastal erosion, flooding, rip currents, social behavior in disasters, engineering hurricane-resistant housing, damage effect on crops, and equine emergency management.

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Last minute shoppers don't worry. Here's some novel, educational and affordable suggestions for kids' presents -- including the best gift of all.

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If you create a detailed plan to achieve a goal, you may have a harder time reaching it. You're better off thinking about why you want to reach it, according to one University of Delaware professor.

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On Black Friday, serious sales abound, as do serious shoppers and in some cases, serious consequences – flared tempers, bickering and in 2008, the death of a retail worker. Professor Sharron Lennon spent the past three Black Fridays observing and surveying shoppers to find out why they misbehave.

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The University of Delaware (UD) has experts available to offer comment on teen alcohol abuse, Common Core standards, transitioning to college, teaching kids reading, writing, math and language, bullying, school security, standardized testing, special education, parenting and teen sex.

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Dr. John Antil, associate professor of marketing at the University of Delaware, has tracked Super Bowl ad trends for 20+ years. He is available for interviews about Super Bowl XLIV commercials: the actual value of being a sponsor, ads as a driver to “new media”, CBS’ price slashing, controversial ads and more.

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Dr. 13 talks about a rare year for the superstitious, and the myths, fears and coincidences surrounding the number 13.

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Super Bowl ads are a good buy at $3 million for 30 seconds, says marketing professor John Antil. General Motors and FedEx have chosen not to advertise this year, and that could cost them.

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The new treasury secretary should expect a difficult year no matter what is done. The incoming secretary of energy has to cut through a lot of ignorance and wrong-thinking to get to solutions. And, the transportation secretary faces a country full of infrastructure issues. That's all according to professors at the University of Delaware.

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Terrorism Expert Muqtedar Khan grew up in India. He directs the University of Delaware's Islamic Studies Program. He specializes in the politics of South Asia and the Middle East.

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University of Delaware professor explains the psychology of late-night comedy's effects on the public.

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Delaware is small in size, but its contributions to the 2008 Presidential Election are enormous. The campaign managers for both candidates attended the University of Delaware, as did Senator Joe Biden. For Thursday's Vice Presidential debate, Delaware has even more homegrown talent to offer. The following experts are available for print, radio and television interviews for your preview and reaction pieces.

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The Center for Translational Cancer Research at the University of Delaware involves individuals from the University of Delaware, including the Delaware Biotechnology Institute; A. I. duPont Hospital for Children/Nemours; and Christiana Care Health System/Helen F. Graham Cancer Center, who share a common vision to improve cancer research and delivery.