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Wake Forest University will address some of the most significant issues facing scientists and society during its yearlong celebration of "Science and Technology: The Next Millennium."

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Wake Forest University biologist David Anderson normally studies seabirds in the wild without much company, but thousands of schoolkids are tagging along this time via a Web site and e-mail. The Albatross Project is tracking Hawaiian albatrosses by satellite to find ways to reverse losses to longline fishing and answer evolutionary questions raised by their flights.

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A Laysan albatross tracked by Wake Forest University biologists has flown more than 24,843 miles in flights across the North Pacific to find food for its chick in just 90 days - flights equivalent to circling the globe.

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Even overweight women are considered more attractive if they exercise, report researchers at Wake Forest University, who have found evidence of an "exercising woman" stereotype that may blunt some of the negative effects of America's obsession with body shape and size.

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Students taking part in "The Poverty Project" in a Wake Forest University sociology class were assigned fictional families of different socioeconomic classes, from a two-parent,upper-income family to a single-parent, welfare family. They had to find jobs, housing and day care for their families. and day care for their families.

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Wake Forest University's head of preservation is a mechanic, but you won't find him in a garage. Instead, he is tucked away inside the library tinkering on books rather than cars.

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Cardinal Francis Arinze, a renowned Roman Catholic leader, will deliver the 1999 commencement address at Wake Forest University on May 17. Arinze, frequently mentioned as a possible successor to Pope John Paul II, is president of the Vatican's office for promoting mutual understanding, respect and collaboration between Catholics and followers of other religions.

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James Watson, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist who discovered the structure of DNA, will kick-off Wake Forest University's science and technology theme year on Sept. 16.

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As genetic research comes closer to making it possible to select a child's eye color or I.Q., or find out if cancer is likely to kill a family member, medical and legal experts are wrestling with the implications for society.

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John Chambers, president and CEO of Cisco Systems Inc., a leader in Internet networking, will deliver Wake Forest University's commencement address and receive an honorary degree on May 15.

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Safe sex for scarlet-bodied wasp moths means avoiding being eaten by predators while mating. So, the male moth, in order to protect his intended during courtship, covers her with a bridal veil of poison, according to a Wake Forest University researcher. (Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, 12-12-00)

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When mothers of young children decide to stay in the work force or stay at home, their beliefs about the appropriate roles for mothers can be as important as economic factors in the decision, says a Wake Forest sociologist in a new book, "Women, Work and Family: Balancing and Weaving."

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Professor of law and public health at Wake Forest University, is available for interviews about gene mapping and gene bias among insurers and employers.

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New research by a Wake Forest University psychologist may help cardiac patients experience less pain when their implanted cardioverter defibrillators shock their hearts back into a regular rhythm. (Psychosomatic Medicine)

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A Wake Forest University biology professor has turned his passion for fishing into a first-year seminar for Wake Forest students.In "Sport Fishing in America," students examine the arguments for and against natural resource management practices that preserve sport fishing opportunities.

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For the first time, researchers have linked exercise to breast cancer survivors' quality of life. A Wake Forest University study suggests that working with survivors after surgery is an opportune time to begin an exercise routine.

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Former first lady Barbara Bush will be the third member of the Bush family to appear at Wake Forest. She will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary doctorate of humanities at the May 21 ceremony.

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From kindergarten to college, back-to-school time triggers a range of emotions from parents and students alike. What are they most concerned about? Experts discuss the issues, from empty nest to foreign language education.

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Even just one generation ago, teen-agers commonly shared bedrooms with siblings. Today, that is changing as couples are having fewer children. Children now typically have their own room, and often, their own bathroom. While this trend may solve squabbles at home, it can lead to trouble when teens go off to college.

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They seem harmless in your e-mail inbox, but internet urban legends can actually cause major harm to businesses when consumers believe the myths. New research at Wake Forest University explains why they can be dangerous and outlines the best way for companies to reply to the rumors.

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Children should start learning a foreign language in kindergarten and continue through high school, says a Wake Forest University foreign language education expert. "The work force has an increased demand for people who can speak foreign languages at a sophisticated level," she says.

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People prefer overconfident financial advisors, according to a new study by a Wake Forest University psychologist. The study suggests people use confidence as an indication of accuracy.

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Wake Forest University will dedicate the second day of the nation's largest collegiate debate tournament to a public debate focusing on the issues surrounding the attacks on America and their aftermath. The nation's top colleges and universities will lead more than 25 public debates on issues ranging from U.S. foreign policy to hip-hop music's role in terrorism.

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In an agreement described as historic and visionary, Reynolda House, Museum of American Art, has become an affiliate of its longtime neighbor, Wake Forest University. Reynolda House President and Wake Forest President announced the new relationship in an afternoon press conference on Jan. 15 at the Reynolda House, home to the museum distinguished for its collection of American art dating from the mid-18th century.

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Whether they win or lose a game, coaches follow a predictable pattern of talk in post-game media interviews, according to a Wake Forest University professor. He calls it coachtalk.

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Whether they win or lose in their first round of tournament play, the 64 Division I men's basketball coaches in the NCAA tournament starting March 14 will follow predictable patterns in what they say after the game, according to a Wake Forest University professor. He calls it coachtalk.

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The fallout shelter in his backyard inspired a Wake Forest University history professor to develop a first-year seminar, "Fallout Shelters and the Cold War: Weapon, Propaganda, or Survival Technique?"

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John McCain, U.S. senator from Arizona and decorated Navy veteran, will deliver Wake Forest University's 160th commencement address and receive an honorary doctor of laws degree on May 20.

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Attitude is the key to successful parent-teacher conferences, says an associate professor of counselor education at Wake Forest University.

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College students will be packing their cars and heading back to school in a few weeks, but the campuses that greet them may be slightly different than when they left. These stories from Wake Forest University illustrate how technology, students' tastes and the tight job market will affect the new semester.

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Anthropologist Margaret Bender's new book, "Signs of Cherokee Culture," shows how the Cherokee writing system is used in special and subtle ways to help shape a shared cultural identity among the Cherokee.

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For all the horror they produced, the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 also created an extraordinarily teachable moment, says a Wake Forest University religion professor and internationally-known expert on Islam and the intersection of religion and politics. He turned the moment into a book to be published on the one-year anniversary of the attacks.

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The family of Cisco CEO John Chambers has given Wake Forest University $1 million to finance student projects and courses at the university that support entrepreneurship using the Internet or electronic commerce.

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Although African-Americans have been free from the bonds of slavery for more than a century, many remain subservient to the idea that "if it's white, it's right," says a Wake Forest University biblical studies expert and author of a book looking at the message of Paul to the Galatians from African-American perspective.

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1) Making New Year's Resolutions as a Family; 2) Tis the Season...to Trim Taxes 3) Is it Possible to Eat Healthy During the Holidays? 4) Holidays Overshadow Non-Christian Traditions; 5) How to Teach Children about Getting and Giving.

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The typical college days of attending classes, studying and spending time with friends at Wake Forest University have been altered by the threat of a U.S. war on Iraq.

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The writings of Wesley and Luther, along with several other biblical scholars and texts, are required material in one Wake Forest University class this semester, "Christianity, Business and Business Ethics."

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Acting extroverted makes people happier, suggests research by William Fleeson, associate professor of psychology at Wake Forest University.

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Following every men's college basketball tournament game this month, reporters will likely look to the coaches to explain the outcome. To help explain the coaches' comments, the media can turn to a Wake Forest University professor who has researched coaches' post-game comments for nearly two decades.

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The Wake Forest News Service has prepared a list of university experts available to comment on stories related to war with Iraq. Sources range from experts on international law and presidential communication to scholars familiar with the topics of Islam and the intersection of religion and politics.

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The war with Iraq has elicited an array of responses from students at Wake Forest University including a demonstration to show support for the military troops, candlelight vigils to protest military action in Iraq, a campus drive to gather items needed by U.S. soldiers, and several forums.

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Wake Forest University Islam expert and author Charles Kimball cautions that leaders should be skeptical of promoting relief efforts carried out by groups with a limited history in the Middle East or with highly visible Christian leaders who have been sharply critical of Islam in the past.

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Michael R. Bloomberg, mayor of New York City and founder of the financial services and news media company Bloomberg L.P., will deliver Wake Forest University's commencement address and receive an honorary doctor of laws degree May 19.

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Wayne Sotile, director of psychological services at Wake Forest University's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, says the fate of those living with heart disease depends in large part on how they manage the emotional side of the illness.

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Practically everyone cares what people think of them, including those who insist they are not affected by others' opinions, suggests new research by a Wake Forest University psychology professor.

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A Wake Forest University expert says companies must be prepared to confront Internet rumors and urban legends circulating today because they are potentially more dangerous than those of only a few years ago. Why organizations should take heed to the email forward.

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This summer, while following the paths of civil rights history through the Deep South, sociology students will explore present-day social inequalities. From Atlanta to the Mississippi Delta, 15 students will travel by bus to cities, towns and rural areas in five southern states.

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Back-to-School Story Ideas from Wake Forest University 1)Why students are studying abroad again and again; 2)The debate between womens' studies and gender studies; 3)The art of roommate assignments; 4)The latest trends in academic technology.

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Twelve incoming students will live together in a residence hall to learn about new technology, share technical expertise with one another and occasionally help the university test new equipment being considered for use on campus.

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Results of a study suggest that using behavior counseling to teach older adults to add physical activity into their lives leads to better long-term outcomes than standard exercise therapy. The results may mean big changes in how programs across the country approach cardiac rehabilitative therapy.