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Released: 24-Jun-2014 6:00 AM EDT
Lying a Major Part of the American Experience
American University

935 LIES: The Future of Truth and the Decline of America’s Moral Integrity, a new book by professor and journalist at AU’s School of Communication Charles Lewis, examines the consequences of decades of deception from the government and corporation.

Released: 18-Jun-2014 6:40 PM EDT
Opinion: Trademark Office vs. Washington Redskins
University of Indianapolis

Gregory Reinhardt, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Anthropology at the University of Indianapolis, offers his views on the Washington Redskins mascot controversy. He is currently writing a book, "Arresting Indian Imagery: Property, Magic, and Proxy in Visual Fantasies of Indianness."

Released: 17-Jun-2014 6:00 PM EDT
Iran and the United States Must Cooperate — Now — Against Advancing Islamic Militants in Iraq, Says Baylor Expert on Religious Wars
Baylor University

Secretary of State John Kerry’s “no hurry” approach to United States-Iranian cooperation to combat advancing Islamic militants in Iraq is a “sensible, diplomatic one” – and the wrong one, says a Baylor University expert on religious wars.

Released: 16-Jun-2014 1:00 PM EDT
RBC Graduate Takes Part in Commencement Ceremony Direct from Hospital Room and Attends Neptune Mayor’s Ball as Honored Guest
Hackensack Meridian Health

Marianna Williams, a bright 18 year old from Neptune who dreams of a career in finance, had an extraordinary couple of weeks by celebrating two teenage milestones while recuperating from a serious illness. On June 4, Marianna, dressed in cap and gown, participated in Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School Class of 2014’s graduation ceremony, direct from her room at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital. And to make up for the prom she missed while being hospitalized, Marianna attended the 21st Annual Neptune Mayor’s Ball on Friday, June 13 at Jumping Brook Country Club in Neptune.

Released: 13-Jun-2014 3:25 PM EDT
Why Is It Funny? Professor Bungard Will Tell You
Butler University

A course called “Why Is It Funny” will help students think about the role that comedy has played in the human experience from antiquity to the present day.

 
Released: 12-Jun-2014 12:00 PM EDT
Cap, Gown and Prom Dress Ready to Go!
Hackensack Meridian Health

K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital patient graduates in her hospital room and plans to wear prom dress to the upcoming 21st Annual Neptune Mayor’s Ball.

Released: 11-Jun-2014 3:00 PM EDT
Famine Fear Won't Sway Minds on GM Crops
Cornell University

A recent study by Cornell University showed that stories of how GM crops could have prevented the Irish Potato Famine were no more likely to boost support for disease-resistant genetically modified crops than were generic crop-disease descriptions.

Released: 6-Jun-2014 11:05 AM EDT
And the Grammy Goes to....Swarthmore College!
Swarthmore College

Music producer Don Mizell '71 is donating the Grammy Award he won in 2005 as a producer of the Ray Charles album “Genius Loves Company" to his alma mater Swarthmore College at a ceremony on Saturday, June 7, from the Black Cultural Center.

Released: 6-Jun-2014 10:00 AM EDT
The Fountain, New Social Media Hub for UALR, Launches Today
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The Fountain, a social web hub, was unveiled today to create a spot for real-time communication taking place in UALR's social spheres, displaying the many UALR-focused discussions coming from students, faculty, and departments.

Released: 4-Jun-2014 12:10 PM EDT
Antiques Roadshow to Stop Featuring Ivory Tusks
Wildlife Conservation Society

Antiques Roadshow to Stop Featuring Ivory Tusks

Released: 21-May-2014 11:00 AM EDT
The Chemistry Behind BBQ
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

It’s that time of the year again when people are moving their kitchens outside in order to soak up the warm weather and smoky aromas of grilling. IFT spokesperson Guy Crosby, PhD, CFS provides insight into the food science behind BBQ. Crosby addresses how a marinade works to keep your meat tender, how smoking can infuses new flavors into meat, searing and more.

Released: 15-May-2014 4:00 PM EDT
South Bronx Kids to Perform Their Rap Song Pull Your Pants Up at Madison SQ Garden
Health People

Health People’s Kids-Helping-Kids, members of a groundbreaking mentoring program where older kids help younger kids, will be the only Bronx group to appear at Madison Square Garden’s first “Kids Got Talent” contest, a citywide of celebration of youth that helps mark the New York Liberty’s first home game at the newly renovated arena on May 17th.

Released: 14-May-2014 3:30 PM EDT
Smithsonian Snapshot: Batman Postage Stamp, 2006
Smithsonian Institution

Whether you know him as Batman, the Caped Crusader or the Dark Knight, there’s something about the pointy ears and the cool gadgets that make him one of the most intriguing superheroes of all time.



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