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    America: Now More Divided Than in 2004  Nov 11, 2008
    "The Secret Lives of Liberals and Conservatives: Personality Profiles, Interaction Styles, and the Things They Leave Behind" was co-authored by Gosling, Dana R. Carney at Columbia University, John T. Jost of New York University, and Jeff Potter of Atof Inc. in Cambridge, Mass. Filed under. (Slate)

    The elusive Team Obama  Nov 11, 2008
    Bill Galston, a former top domestic advisor to Clinton now at the Brookings Institution, notes that Obama "has a great respect for expertise. His instinct is that in any field, gather the leading experts and go after them." As Galston puts it, "This is not amateur hour -- this is not crony time." Paul Light, a professor of public service at New York University and an expert on governmental organization, said admiringly, "Obama is extremely well-prepared. There is a lot of talk coming out of the... (Salon)

    WU not among 25 most expensive colleges  Nov 10, 2008
    The top five colleges on the list were Sarah Lawrence College at $53,166, George Washington University at $50,182, New York University at $50,182, Georgetown University at $49,689 and Connecticut College at $49,385. Although U.S. wages have been flatlining since 2000, according to CampusGrotto, college tuition has increased by more than three times the rate of inflation for the last 20 years. (Washington University Student Life, MO)

    Expect a Regulatory Revamp in '09  Nov 10, 2008
    You won t see another New Deal, said Paul Light, professor of public service at New York University. What you will see is a thorough overhaul of how financial services are regulated, said Howard Glaser of the Glaser Group, a public issues consultancy. (Realtor Magazine Online)

    Weight-loss surgery saves lives, studies find  Nov 10, 2008
    The message is that if you are a morbidly obese diabetic, you are going to get sick and you are going to die young, said Dr. George A. Fielding, a bariatric surgeon at New York University, who also was not involved in the studies. Here is an opportunity to take control of that situation. (Yahoo News -- Obesity)

    Two shooting victims found in Roxbury  Nov 9, 2008
    The team was one of five finalists in the regionals, and will move on the national competition at New York University Dec. 6-8, where they will vie for a $100,000 scholarship, said Lauren Espin of the Siemens Foundation. This competition, aimed at supporting science, technology, math, and engineering education in the United States, is in its ninth year and attracted about 1,200 submissions, Espin said. (Boston Globe)

    Mathematical Superstars From Missouri, Indiana and Texas Honored for Research in Nation's Premier High School Science Competition  Nov 9, 2008
    Winners of the regional events are invited to compete at the National Finals at New York University in New York City, December 5 - December 8, 2008. Visit on December 8, 2008 at 9:30 am EST to view a live webcast of the National Finalist Award Presentation. (PR Newswire)

    Obama curbs the euphoria and builds his base  Nov 9, 2008
    That sense of adjusting to realities permeated Dojo, an Asian restaurant on the campus of New York University. "Anyone with any grasp of the issues understands there is no way he can live up to all of the promises," said Rich Kelleman, 38, over lunch. (Los Angeles Times)

    Physicists Search For Extra Dimensions  Nov 9, 2008
    Physicists Create BlackMax To Search For Extra Dimensions In The Universe. Physicists Create BlackMax To Search For Extra Dimensions In The Universe. (Science Daily)

    How To Survive The Season's Highest Heels  Nov 9, 2008
    Happy Feet If you insist on spending all day in heels, it is important to stretch your Achilles tendon, toes and calves before and after each wearing, says Dr. Gerard Varlotta, director of sports rehabilitation at New York University Langone Medical Center. Pads, which cushion the ball of the foot, may also be placed in each shoe. (Forbes)

    ISU students win national competition  Nov 9, 2008
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    What Obama's win means to the issue of race  Nov 9, 2008
    "I will have faith that's leavened by experience," Derrick A. Bell Jr., a visiting professor of law at New York University, said prior to Tuesday's vote. "I certainly hope he wins ... but I will not feel that the problem of racism and the destruction it creates will have disappeared with [his victory].". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Playwright brings local history to life  Nov 9, 2008
    EDUCATION: Master of fine arts in dramatic writing, New York University, 2004; bachelor's degree in acting, University of Utah, 2002. CAREER: Director of education, Burning Coal Theatre Co., Raleigh, 2004-present. (News & Observer)

    Realtors(R) Prepare for Presidential Transition  Nov 8, 2008
    Dr. Paul C. Light, a professor at New York University, author and expert on presidential transitions, explained how the transition process can affect real estate and mortgage financing and industry regulation. "Obama must narrow his priorities to a precious few," said Light. (PR Newswire)

    A call for help to aid veterans  Nov 8, 2008
    He earned a bachelor of science degree from the University at Albany and his medical degree from New York University of Osteopathic. He is the son of Peggy and Joseph Bonville of Scotia. (Albany Times Union)

    'Frost/Nixon' a timely political production  Nov 8, 2008
    "I was a passionate college student and an acting major at NYU (New York University) when the whole Watergate thing happened," said Van Zandt, a onetime Broadway actor who has rekindled his Island ties by relocating back home. "I remember the era fiercely partisan much like today," he said, alluding to the Barack Obama/John McCain divide. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Hard Landing In China?  Nov 8, 2008
    Nouriel Roubini, a professor at the at New York University and chairman of is a weekly columnist for Forbes. com. (Forbes)

    Teen's research may improve prostate cancer diagnosis  Nov 8, 2008
    At each regional final this weekend and the next two weekends, five individuals and five teams will compete for the Dec. 5-8 finals at New York University. More information is available at. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Useless Knowledge: Mascot madness  Nov 7, 2008
    The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Dr. Doom: The Man Who Saw It Coming  Nov 7, 2008
    It has to do with Roubini's prescience: Two years ago, the economist and New York University professor predicted a severe U.S. recession, triggered by a giant housing slump and exacerbated by rising oil prices and rising debts. "This is a tipping point for the U.S. consumer," Roubini wrote in late August, 2006, "and the effects will be ugly.". (ABC News -- Business)

    Living With Smokers May Be Associated With Inadequate Access To Healthful Food  Nov 7, 2008
    Cynthia Cutler-Triggs, M.D., of the New York University School of Medicine and Bellevue Hospital Center, and colleagues analyzed 8,817 households with children age 17 and younger from 1999 to 2002 to see if the presence or absence of adult smokers in the household affected the food security of those living in the home. Age, sex, race of the child and poverty index ratios were also noted. (Science Daily)

    Push to expand early balloting and voter rolls  Nov 7, 2008
    Lawyers from the Brennan Center for Justice at the New York University School of Law, as well as other voting rights groups working with Clinton on her legislation, said they had been pushing a proposal to leave control of the lists at the state level. Their plan would require states to expand the voter registration databases that have already been created so that they include all eligible voters. (International Herald Tribune)

    Somerville caterer brings brain food to smart customers  Nov 7, 2008
    She graduated from New York University with a degree in music, but moved back to Massachusetts to live near her family. Combs said she eats at Guru the Caterer each week. (Somerville Journal, MA)

    Prevent Fall Bleacher Burn  Nov 6, 2008
    "Year-round sun protection is an important mindset to adopt in order to prevent premature skin damage that can lead to wrinkles, sun spots and some types of skin cancer," says Dr. Elizabeth Hale, clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the New York University School of Medicine. "I always recommend using a broad spectrum sunscreen anytime people are outdoors to help protect against both UVA and UVB rays. While UVB rays are the main cause of sunburn and are especially abundant in the warm... (Pekin Times, IL)

    Testosterone Patch Restores Libido in Postmenopausal Women  Nov 6, 2008
    Dr. Steven Goldstein, an obstetrician and gynecologist at the New York University Langone Medical Center in New York City, called the new study "helpful.". "It shows that in the double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, testosterone does have a positive effect on the frequency of satisfying sexual experiences. But, what about long-term effects?" he asked. (U.S. News & World Report)

    Genes That Prevent Changes In Physical Traits Due To Environmental Changes Identified  Nov 6, 2008
    5, 2008) New York University biologists have identified genes that prevent physical traits from being affected by environmental changes. The research, which studied the genetic makeup of baker's yeast, appears in the latest issue of the Public Library of Science's journal, PloS Biology. (Science Daily)

    Europe looks to Obama to lead in fixing global economy  Nov 6, 2008
    "I never believed in the idea of decoupling," said Nouriel Roubini, a New York University professor who predicted the financial crisis two years ago. "When the U.S. sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold. This time around the U.S. has a severe case of chronic and persistent pneumonia.". (International Herald Tribune -- Money Report)

    Molly Payton and Shaun Ballard are Elks teens of the month  Nov 6, 2008
    Her future plans are to attend the Presidential Youth Inaugural Conference in Washington, D.C. She would like a degree in liberal arts from either the University of Iowa, New York University, St. Mary s College or the University of Notre Dame. She plans to study abroad and travel. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Buy Tiger, sell Kobe on new sports stock market  Nov 6, 2008
    Robert Boland, professor of sports management at New York University, said OneSeason's creation was not surprising. "Ultimately, our entertainment, business, viewership and seeking of sports product are all converging," he said. (MSNBC -- Technology)

    Vitamin Holds Promise for Alzheimer's Disease  Nov 6, 2008
    D., vice chair, Alzheimer's Association Medical & Scientific Advisory Council, and professor, psychiatry and cell biology, New York University School of Medicine; Nov. 5, 2008,The Journal of Neuroscience, online. More on washingtonpost. (Washington Post)

    Smokers' Homes More Likely to House Hungry Kids  Nov 6, 2008
    The same is true for adult members of smoking households, but children feel the impact the most, said study author Dr. Michael Weitzman, chairman of pediatrics at New York University School of Medicine. "We know that there are long-term consequences of food insecurity for children. They are more likely to do poorly in school, to have iron deficiency and anemia, and to have behavioral and social problems," Weitzman said. (MEDLINEplus)

    Out of Character? Politicians Walk the Talk  Nov 6, 2008
    The ads were collected earlier by other institutions, including the University of Wisconsin and the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University. Sulkin and her team sorted through the scripts, or "story boards," for more than 1,400 ads that aired in 43 states to see what the candidates promised on any of 18 different issues. (ABC News)

    To the victor goes a market opportunity  Nov 5, 2008
    "The president is not responsible for the stock market," says Richard Sylla, a market historian and economics professor at New York University. "But if they appear to be in charge and do things to address the country's economic ills, people will rally behind them a little bit. It's almost a psychological thing. People feel good about a new president anyway.". (Boston Globe)

    Broadway Reunion?  Nov 5, 2008
    And while yes, the room was ebullient for Obama, there was a little gossip: Franco, one of my favorite young actors, is doing very well with his graduate creative writing programs at Columbia University and New York University. When will he get back to acting. (Fox News)

    Sudden Death Risk Highest 30 Days After Heart Attack  Nov 5, 2008
    The study "is not so much a wake-up call as a reminder," said Dr. Howard S. Weintraub, clinical director of the New York University Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease ... Howard S. Weintraub, M.D., associate professor, medicine, and clinical director, Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, New York University; Nov. 5, 2008,Journal of the American Medical Association. (Washington Post)

    Fewer fraud allegations mar election  Nov 5, 2008
    The significance of such efforts at vote suppression, and of technical and bureaucratic glitches, while apparently minor, could loom large if the election tightened, said Susan Lehman, of the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University. "Those things are going to matter more in a close election," Lehman said. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Using Living Cells As Nanotechnology Factories  Nov 5, 2008
    To test the nanoscale manufacturing capabilities of cells, Yan and his fellow researchers, Chenxiang Lin, Sherri Rinker and Yan Liu at ASU and their collaborators Ned Seeman and Xing Wang at New York University went back to reproducing the very first branched nanostructure made up of DNA- a cross-shaped, four-arm DNA junction and another DNA junction structure containing a different crossover topology. To copy these branched DNA nanostructures inside a living cell, the ASU and NYU research team... (Science Daily)

    Joint Economic Committee Holds Hearing on the Need for Economic Stimulus  Nov 5, 2008
    Testifying before the committee, Nouriel Roubini, distinguished Professor of Economics at New York University, asserted that a new round of fiscal stimulus in the form of direct government spending on goods and services should be implemented as soon as possible. Roubini, who , stated that government inaction will lead to a deeper, longer, and more protracted recession, with a cumulative fall in GDP of about four percent. (OMB Watch)

    Bollywood meets 'Idol' by way of New Jersey  Nov 5, 2008
    "I think it was a clerical error I got into NYU," jokes Acharya, referring to New York University. "There's probably a talented Manish Acharya somewhere wondering why he didn't get in.". (San Francisco Chronicle)

    China's Melamine Woes Likely to Get Worse  Nov 5, 2008
    The discovery last year of melamine in Chinese-made wheat gluten that was used in pet food was a signal that it had permeated other links of the food chain, says Marion Nestle, a public health professor at New York University and author of the recent book "Pet Food Politics: The Chihuahua in the Coal Mine." Once melamine showed up in pet food supplies, Nestle says, it was likely that it would appear in animal feed and eventually human food. "You can't separate the food supplies of animals, pets... (Time.com)

    From prodigy to peace ambassador  Nov 5, 2008
    While continuing to perform across the world with renowned orchestras she took some time out to further her own education with a degree in psychology in 2000 and in 2005 received her Masters in Psychology from New York University. But music is and remains her first love and the way in which it connects people and stirs emotions is something she believes is one of the most powerful aspects of music. (CNN -- Showbiz)

    Mayer Brown in Crosshairs for Legal Work on Refco  Nov 4, 2008
    "I never would have associated him with anything immoral." Collins, a New York University School of Law graduate, joined Mayer Brown in 1994 from Schiff Hardin & Waite, bringing Refco with him. He was considered one of the top lawyers in the field of commodities regulation. (Law.com)

    Two, three, many 'grand bargains'?  Nov 4, 2008
    But a "grand bargain" was also recently raised in connection with Afghanistan and Pakistan by two prominent experts, Pakistani journalist Ahmed Rashid, who has reportedly consulted with Petraeus, and New York University Professor Barnett Rubin, in the influential Foreign Affairs journal in which they called for a two-pronged strategy. The US and its NATO allies, they argued, should support efforts - which already appear to be underway - by the governments of both Afghanistan and Pakistan to... (Asia Times Online)

    Polls expect to draw thousands  Nov 4, 2008
    Alex Brown from New York University sits on the corner of College Avenue and Allen Street and informs Jake Gluckman (senior-advertising) where he can vote today. Brown is among other students who were bussed in from New York to make a non-partisan attempt to get people out to vote. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Market timers may need to rethink positions  Nov 4, 2008
    Perhaps the researcher most widely credited with documenting this tendency is Robert Engle, a finance professor at the Stern School of Business at New York University who was the Nobel laureate in economics in 2003 for his work along these lines. The market's behavior over the past couple of months provides a good illustration of this clustering: By mid-September, the VIX, the widely followed volatility index, had climbed to its highest level in five years, greatly increasing the likelihood that... (International Herald Tribune -- Money Report)

    America is jittery as election's outcome draws near  Nov 4, 2008
    David Laska, a 21-year-old student at New York University, felt sadness that the race seemed to be slipping away from McCain, who he said "really had the capacity to be a great American president. But the political climate right now is so bad I think he doesn't have a prayer.". Still, Laska planned to drive to Pennsylvania to help with last-minute get-out-the-vote efforts. (Los Angeles Times)

    Halloween to remember  Nov 4, 2008
    Irshad Manji, the author of "The Trouble With Islam Today," is the director of the Moral Courage Project at the Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University. . (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)

    Something Doesn't Compute From Barron's says Republican National Committee  Nov 3, 2008
    New York University tax expert Lily Batchelder, who was asked by the Obama campaign to ensure the calculator's accuracy, says there is always a tradeoff between precision and ease of use when you are attempting to construct such a device. The calculator, in many ways, strikes me as a metaphor for Obama. (PR Newswire)

    Did your doctor get it right?  Nov 3, 2008
    You need an electrocardiogram, a diagnostic test that records electrical currents in the heart, to detect abnormal rhythm, says Nieca Goldberg, M.D., medical director of New York University Womens Heart Program in New York City. Arrhythmias may be a red flag for a serious underlying heart or thyroid problem, so call the doct 000016AA or if your symptoms last more than a few minutes. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Democratic candidates rally for student votes  Nov 3, 2008
    New York University student Jackie Blachman-Forshay, who attended the rally, said it is important to remember the other, down ballot races on Election Day as well. "It's something I even forget about. I get really excited for Obama and forget other people are running. Senators are running. Congressmen are running, and I think it's important to keep it a Democratic majority," Blachman-Forshay said. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Puzzling Adventures: Building the Perfect Alarm Clock  Nov 3, 2008
    ABOUT THE AUTHOR(S) Dennis Shasha is at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University. His most recent puzzle book, , was published in May 2007 by John Wiley and Sons/Wrox. (Scientific American)

    * After jail, many US ex-felons disenfranchised  Nov 3, 2008
    In this election, several hundred thousand ex-felons could lose their vote even in states where they can vote, because election officials are poorly informed of their states felony disenfranchisement policies, according to New York University Law Schools Brennan Center for Justice. Since 1997, at least 16 states, including battleground states such as Pennsylvania, have reformed their felon voting laws, but there is little coordination between election offices and the criminal justice system,... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)

    Ideas: Political attitudes are with us at birth  Nov 2, 2008
    A group at New York University and UCLA recently reported they found significant, measurable differences between the brain waves of liberals and conservatives ... Liberals and conservatives performed similarly on the habitual task, which is "super easy," according to lead researcher David Amodio, a psychologist at New York University. (Boston Globe)

    YESTERDAYS: Barn dance, a successful affair  Nov 2, 2008
    Perkins served with the Navy during World War II and is a graduate of New York University. He is a member of the White Church Men s Club. (Hingham Journal, MA)

    The Weird Thing  Nov 2, 2008
    " He's had his own production company, Cooper's Town, for years. The company produced "Capote," which was directed by Bennett Miller, a founding member, along with Hoffman, of the volatile theater company the Bullstoi Ensemble. The two started the company when they were students at New York University. Hoffman says Cooper's Town is pursuing other projects for Miller to direct. Hoffman will be seen on the screen again before the year is out. He and Meryl Streep co-star in a screen adaptation of... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Deflation lurks as global demand declines  Nov 2, 2008
    "That's a meaningful risk at this point," said Nouriel Roubini, an economist at the Stern School of Business of New York University, who was among the earliest to forecast the financial crisis and has been warning of deflation for months. "We could get into a vicious circle of deepening malaise.". (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    If Prop. 8 passes, what about those who wed?  Nov 2, 2008
    "There is a disturbing degree of complacency that many (gay and lesbian) people seem to have about the security of their marriages," said Kenji Yoshino, who teaches constitutional law at New York University. Although it would be unjust to nullify the weddings of couples who have waited years for the chance to marry, he said, "just because something seems deeply unfair doesn't mean it's unconstitutional.". (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Grand jury weighs sodomy claim against NYPD cops  Nov 2, 2008
    "Because it's a special grand jury, they will only focus on this case," said Stephen Gillers, a law professor at New York University. "What he's created is a separate track, solely for this case, that exhibits his agreement that this is serious enough to warrant a concentrated look.". (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)

    Obama-McCain Contest Spurs Charges of Swing-State Voter Fraud, Suppression  Nov 2, 2008
    There's far greater empirical evidence that problems with voter lists'' and other issues could ``block eligible voters,'' said , director of the at New York University. In New Mexico, Rogers and other Republicans charged at an Oct. 16 news conference that fraudulent votes were cast in the state's June 3 primary and said there are phony registrants for the general election. (Bloomberg -- US)

    Skidmore Receives Major Gift From Trustee S. Donald Sussman $12 Million to Fund Construction of New Residential Facility  Nov 1, 2008
    He attended Columbia College and received B.S. and M.B.A. degrees from New York University. SOURCE Skidmore College. (PR Newswire)

    Gulf Citizens Beg for Bailouts as Stock Rout, Oil Slump Spell End for Boom  Nov 1, 2008
    There is a liquidity and credit crunch and now oil prices have fallen from $140 to $70,'' said Nouriel Roubini, a professor at New York University. I see the risk of a real-estate bust throughout the Gulf, but specifically in Dubai, and there's a huge amount of excess capacity being built. (Bloomberg)

    China's Animal Feed Tainted With Melamine  Nov 1, 2008
    Marion Nestle, New York University The account was backed up by a manager at a feed company based in central China's Henan province, though he said the practice has been going on for even longer than reported - some seven or eight years ... Marion Nestle, a professor of nutrition, food studies and public health at New York University, said it was unlikely that humans would get sick from eating meat from animals raised on melamine-tainted feed, because the amount of chemical contained in a few... (CBS News -- World)

    ACE Vision Group, Inc. Announces New Global Medical Director, Dr. Marguerite McDonald  Oct 31, 2008
    Dr. McDonald is a cornea/refractive/anterior segment specialist for Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island, Lynbrook, NY. She is presently a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at New York University (NYU) in Manhattan and an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Dr. McDonald is a staff physician at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in New York City, as well as at the Island Eye Center in Carle Place, New York. (PR Newswire)

    Skip the dollar menu  Oct 31, 2008
    com contributors , a registered dietitian in New York City and a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association and , a registered dietitian, adjunct professor at New York University and author of "The Portion Teller Plan," weigh in. Q. How does someone eat a healthy diet on a tight budget and still focus on convenience. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Shays vs Himes: Debate 2008  Oct 31, 2008
    Closing statements In closing statements, Chris Shays said, "I'm bi-partisan and because I'm bi-partisan, I'm effective." He said that every time he sponsored legislation, he sponsored it with a Democrat and while he had an MBA from New York University, "I realize that the best education I've had is in the last 21 years and you have to decide whether you want to throw that all away." "I'm an endangered species," said the only Republican Congressman in New England, adding, "I am unique in that I... (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)

    Voter registration issues come to the forefront  Oct 31, 2008
    Casting a provisional ballot is better than not casting any ballot, said J. Adam Skaggs, counsel for the Brennan Center for Justice at the New York University School of Law. But voters "should demand answers and information (from poll watchers and election officials) about the next steps they'd have to take to ensure that the provisional ballot counts -- such as providing proof of residence in the 2 days after the election," he wrote in an e-mail. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    McCain's idol Roosevelt sounded more like Obama  Oct 31, 2008
    Jonathan Zimmerman teaches history and education at New York University. He is the author of Innocents Abroad: American Teachers in the American Century. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Is your doctor prescribing a placebo?  Oct 31, 2008
    Ofri, an assistant professor of medicine at New York University Medical School, says when patients complain about being tired, for example, she'll sometimes suggest they take a multivitamin, even though there's no proof they work against fatigue. "First, I'll do the million-dollar workup on the patient," Ofri says. (CNN)

    Get Ready For 'Stag-Deflation'  Oct 31, 2008
    Nouriel Roubini, a professor at the at New York University and chairman of is a weekly columnist for Forbes. com. (Forbes)

    Chinese media say tainted animal feed widespread  Oct 31, 2008
    Marion Nestle, a professor of nutrition, food studies and public health at New York University, said it was unlikely humans would get sick from eating meat from animals raised on melamine-tainted feed, because the amount of chemical in a few servings of meat would not be harmful. However, she added: "It shouldn't be in the food supply at all. It's fraudulent. And the animals really can't use it for nutrition, so it's not good for the animals.". (International Herald Tribune)

    McCain and Obama advisers briefed on deteriorating Afghan war  Oct 31, 2008
    It was organized by Barnett R. Rubin, an Afghanistan expert and a professor at New York University, and included John Wood, the senior Afghanistan director at the National Security Council; Lieutenant General Karl Eikenberry, a former American commander in Afghanistan who is now at NATO headquarters; and Kai Eide, the United Nations representative in Afghanistan, according to some participants. "The intent was to ensure that everyone understand that the situation is very fast-moving, and if the... (International Herald Tribune)

    20% of homeowners owe more to lender than their homes are worth  Oct 31, 2008
    By the time the housing market hits bottom, prices may be down 40% from the top, leaving 40% of homeowners underwater, according to Nouriel Roubini, economics professor at New York University. "There is a huge incentive to walk away from your mortgage," said Roubini, who has attracted attention for his gloomy and accurate predictions of the U.S. financial market meltdown. (USA Today -- Money)

    Weight-loss surgery saves lives, studies find  Oct 31, 2008
    The message is that if you are a morbidly obese diabetic, you are going to get sick and you are going to die young, said Dr. George A. Fielding, a bariatric surgeon at New York University, who also was not involved in the studies. Here is an opportunity to take control of that situation. (Yahoo News -- Obesity)

    Working Through It  Oct 31, 2008
    "Work is a very important part of a woman's life, and if she can continue to work, she's going to do better," says Dr. Ruth Oratz, a renowned oncologist and associate professor of clinical medicine at New York University School of Medicine. "But they need to be flexible and realize that they may have to make some changes," she adds. (Slate)

    Insurers entice docs to prescribe generic drugs  Oct 30, 2008
    "There are drug classes that you can switch from one drug to another, and there are some that you can't and the person deciding that should have a medical degree," said Dr. Marc Siegel, an associate professor of medicine at New York University Medicine. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Arts in brief  Oct 30, 2008
    Pepe Karmel, associate professor of art history at New York University, will present a lecture today at the Palmer Museum of Art. The lecture, "From Collage to Combine: New York Art in the 1950s," will begin at 6 p.m. Karmel is the curator of New York Cool: Paintings and Sculptures from the NYU Art Collection, which has been on display at Palmer since September. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Top 5 Things That Kill Men  Oct 30, 2008
    "Cut your salt consumption and you can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease by 25 percent, he said. Little changes with moving can also make a big difference. The American Heart Association found that people, who moved for 30 minutes a day, even if they only exercised in 10-minute increments, reduced their risk for heart disease. 2. Cancer. Like most diseases, cancers are both genetic and environmental. Lung cancer, prostate and colon cancer are the deadliest for men. You can t change... (Fox News)

    Gay married couples face legal limbo if Prop. 8 passes  Oct 30, 2008
    But after researching the issue, New York University law professor Kenji Yoshino, who favors same-sex marriage, concluded that the U.S. Constitution would offer few protections to existing gay marriages if Proposition 8 passed. "My hope going into this was that I would find a smoking gun case that would say those marriages would be protected," Yoshino said. (Los Angeles Times)

    Prevent Fall Bleacher Burn  Oct 30, 2008
    "Year-round sun protection is an important mindset to adopt in order to prevent premature skin damage that can lead to wrinkles, sun spots and some types of skin cancer," says Dr. Elizabeth Hale, clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the New York University School of Medicine. "I always recommend using a broad spectrum sunscreen anytime people are outdoors to help protect against both UVA and UVB rays. While UVB rays are the main cause of sunburn and are especially abundant in the warm... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)

    Fly me to the deity  Oct 30, 2008
    Tunku Varadarajan, a professor of business at New York University and a research fellow at Stanford's Hoover Institution, is the opinion editor at Forbes. com. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)

    Study: Republicans Are Neater Than Democrats  Oct 30, 2008
    "The Secret Lives of Liberals and Conservatives: Personality Profiles, Interaction Styles, and the Things They Leave Behind" was co-authored by Gosling, Dana R. Carney at Columbia University, John T. Jost of New York University, and Jeff Potter of Atof Inc. in Cambridge, Mass. Filed under. (Slate)

    Business.view: Barbarians at the Gate 2.0  Oct 29, 2008
    So far this year, at least 32 significant private-equity-backed firms have gone bust, according to Ed Altman of New York University s Stern School. The main saving grace is the covenant lite debt that private-equity firms used this time to make their acquisitions, which has made it much harder for lenders to force firms into bankruptcy when they fail to meet their payments. (The Economist)

    Smoking and arthritis, and resuscitation to a disco beat  Oct 29, 2008
    "That's just one more reason to encourage them to quit smoking," said the lead author, Dr. Mark C. Fisher of the New York University Medical Center. The study looked at more than 14,000 people with rheumatoid arthritis and divided them into three groups: nonsmokers, smokers and former smokers. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)

    Loftin leaves Regional Business Coalition, Watkins gets the nod  Oct 29, 2008
    She holds a bachelors in economics from Spelman College and an MBA in finance and accounting from New York University s Stern School of Business. Developer Al Nash, who is chairing the RBC this year, said in a statement that Watkins is the right person to help state officials understand the RBC s initiatives in 2009. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)

    Children’s theater alumna returns to teach what she learned years ago  Oct 29, 2008
    The 24-year-old New York University theater graduate participated in Missoula Children s Theatre shows from kindergarten through eighth grade, including a starring role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz.. When they came to town, it was my favorite week of the school year, Sherburne said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

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