Florida's entry hurts Powerball chances Nov 21, 2008
In selling dreams, buzz is the game, said Charles Clotfelter, a Duke University public policy and economics professor who co-wrote a book about the lottery business. Big prizes bring big buzz. (News & Observer)
Kennedy set for major health care bill push Nov 21, 2008
On June 24, three weeks after Kennedy had delicate brain surgery at Duke University, his staff convened the first of 15 bipartisan roundtables, allowing Democratic and Republican staff members to gather ideas from key players in the health care debate. The idea, Kennedy spokesman Anthony Coley said, was to hear from various groups with a stake in the debate: consumers, labor unions, health care providers, employers, pharmaceutical companies and insurance firms. (USA Today)
Avastin Raises Risk of Blood Clots in Veins Nov 21, 2008
Dr. Gary Lyman of Duke University, who chaired a panel for the American Society of Clinical Oncology that set guidelines on managing blood clots in cancer patients, said the overall risk is fairly small. The study showed that 6 percent of patients receiving Avastin had serious blood clots in the veins that required treatment compared to 4 percent of patients receiving only chemotherapy. (MEDLINEplus)
'Cascade' of Events Leads to Teen Violence Nov 21, 2008
There are many points in between where parents can make a difference, noted lead researcher Dr. Kenneth A. Dodge, of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. "The message for parents is that there are always opportunities for parents to help a child turn things around," he told Reuters Health. (MEDLINEplus)
Needham Neighbors (Nov. 20) Nov 20, 2008
Masur began his studies at Wesleyan University in the fall, while both Moskowitz and Salzman are attending Duke University in North Carolina. The College Board s Advanced Placement program has been offering college-level courses at high schools all over the country since 1955. (Needham Tab, MA)
Do ADHD Meds Damage Genes? Nov 20, 2008
The most common medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder do not cause genetic damage, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health and Duke University. A news release on the work said it stands in contrast to some other findings. (KCRA 3, CA)
Scientists talk; politicians listen Nov 20, 2008
There's not a lot of these really big chunks of ecosystem left, said Stuart Pimm, a conservation biologist at Duke University, said in a joint interview with several environmental experts. Internet Links. (Globe and Mail)
Politicians Persuaded To Save Canada Boreal Forest Nov 20, 2008
"There's not a lot of these really big chunks of ecosystem left," said Stuart Pimm, a conservation biologist at Duke University, said in a joint interview on Tuesday with several environmental experts. "So we understand that were we to destroy this, the consequences would be vast. The carbon implications alone are significant, especially at a time when 20 percent of global carbon emissions come from deforestation.". (Planet Ark, United States)
Professors' music appears on One Tree Hill Nov 20, 2008
Other musicians who played with them are Bill Dries (first and second trumpet), Duke University jazz program director John V. Brown (upright bass), Judith Duva (keyboards) and Thomas Garner (drums). Shynett, in his 11th year of teaching at UNCW, instructs jazz and trombone classes. (The Seahawk, NC)
Duke University report ties 'green' innovation to jobs Nov 20, 2008
MANHASSET, N.Y. Duke University researchers predicted in a report that U.S. manufacturing is poised to grow in a low-carbon economy. Highlighting the direct linkages between low-carbon technologies and U.S. jobs the provides a detailed look at manufacturing jobs that already exist and would be created when the United States takes action to limit global warming. (EETimes)
Fewer Immigrants, Bigger Housing Crisis? Nov 20, 2008
" David Rohde, Ernestine Friedl Professor of Political Science at Duke University and Director of the Political Institutions and Public Choice Program, --"Let's call John Kerry's loss in 2004 what it is: the luckiest thing to happen to Democrats in 40 years. " 10:23 A.M. _________________________ The that Chris Buckley and David Frum's exit suggests National Review has become an un-erudite "megaphone for Republican party orthodoxy" and "'intellectual defender of the Bush administration. (Slate)
> Small Business Administration lending continues to decline Nov 20, 2008
I think many people understand the importance of bank credit for firms that are already up and running our results show bank credit is critical at the earliest stages of a firm s life, said study co-author David Robinson, professor of finance at Duke University. SBA hopes blog spurs conversation. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
A bicycle firm aims to unchain the future Nov 19, 2008
"Certainly for the last 40 or 50 years we have this iconic image of the traditional bicycle that includes the chain," said Orin Starn, a Duke University professor who teaches the anthropology of sports. Bjorling acknowledges chain-driven bikes are efficient, but said an urban rider won't have to worry about greasing or cleaning the chain with the new bikes. (Boston Globe)
Herbal supplement Ginkgo doesn't stop Alzheimer's Nov 19, 2008
Dr. Murali Doraiswamy of Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, noted that other Alzheimer's prevention failures include statins, estrogen, anti-inflammatory drugs, vitamin E and drugs called cholinesterase inhibitors. Doraiswamy, a memory expert who was not part of the study, said the findings will lead him to actively discourage people from taking ginkgo with the aim of preventing Alzheimer's. (Scientific American)
Duke cites need for expanded center Nov 19, 2008
DURHAM -- Duke University Health System has filed a certificate of need with the state of North Carolina for construction of a proposed 265,000-square-foot cancer center that would expand and consolidate Duke's comprehensive outpatient cancer services and research facilities. . (Herald Sun)
Study backs growth of 'green' jobs Nov 19, 2008
These so-called "green collar" jobs do, in fact, present the next frontier for U.S. manufacturing, according to a new report from Duke University. . (Herald Sun)
Patterson receives Outstanding Alumni Award for Clinical Excellence Oct. 17 Nov 19, 2008
Upon graduation she moved to North Carolina, where, while working at Duke University Hospital as a staff nurse, she earned her master's degree at Duke University in 2002. Patterson began working part time for a rural family practice, but the primary physician became ill and retired. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
BRUCE E. MESERVE, Nov 19, 2008
Born in Portland, Maine in 1917, he graduated from Bates College and earned Master s and Doctoral degrees from Duke University. After serving as a Conscientious Objector in Civilian Public Service and in Europe in the U.S. Army, he taught mathematics at the University of Illinois for eight years, at Montclair State College for 10 years, and at the University of Vermont for 19 years. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Census report: for more seniors, rising well-being Nov 19, 2008
"It is to counteract the assumption," says the professor emeritus at Duke University, "that growing older means inevitably going downhill" - unless it is on his bicycle. EASY RIDER: Eugene Veras pedaled around his Missouri neighborhood last summer to improve his fitness. (Yahoo News -- Aging)
How Often Will You Use That Treadmill? Nov 19, 2008
Authors Robin J. Tanner (University of Wisconsin-Madison) and Kurt A. Carlson (Duke University) uncovered a specific process that they believe contributes to unrealistic optimism. They also suggest a method to encourage consumers to think more realistically about their future actions. (Science Daily)
Simmons & Arikian Among Nominees For Soccer News Net Player Of The Year Nov 19, 2008
BIG APPLE SOCCER Mike Grella, forward, Duke University Named ACC Offensive Player of the Year and first team all conference. He led the ACC in points. (Umassathletics.com)
Ginkgo doesn't block Alzheimer's Nov 19, 2008
"This will be a wake-up call for all those who spend hundreds of dollars on unproven memory cures," says Murali Doraiswamy, an Alzheimer's expert from Duke University. According to Nutrition Business Journal, consumers now spend more than $100 million a year on ginkgo supplements. (AZCentral -- News)
New interim minister for Maple Street Church Nov 19, 2008
He is a graduate of Muhlenberg College and Duke University Divinity School. Most recently, Reverend Alspach served as interim minister for a church in North Adams, MA. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Conference, and the facilitator of one of the Communities of Practice groups for Intentional Interims. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Genentech disputes new Avastin research data Nov 19, 2008
Dr. Gary Lyman, a Duke University professor of medicine, said cancer patients in general are at risk for blood clots in veins. Doctors can use blood thinners to reduce the danger that the clots will break off, lodge in the lungs and cause a fatal pulmonary embolism. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Stay Upbeat, Exercise to Help Prevent Cancer in Old Age Nov 19, 2008
Not surprising, tobacco use and lack of physical activity were among the usual suspects in promoting cancer, but alcohol consumption was not, according to the Duke University study. The findings are scheduled to be presented Monday at the American Association for Cancer Research's annual conference on cancer prevention research, in Washington D.C.. (MEDLINEplus)
'Board game' for Parkinson's patients Nov 19, 2008
Dr Mark Stacy, director of movement disorders, at Duke University School of Medicine, North Carolina, US, said Parkinsonpoly would be particularly useful in alerting patients to changes that could be needed in their medication. "The most effective treatment of Parkinson's Disease symptoms is levodopa. "It can provide benefit throughout the entire course of the disease and has consistently demonstrated to have a positive effect on the quality of life and significantly prolongs life expectancy. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
The Next Thing: Chainless Bicycles Nov 19, 2008
Bicycles have come along way from the "boneshakers back in the 19th century," said Orin Starn, a professor at Duke University who teaches a course on the anthropology of sports. Some companies have used direct drive or drive shaft bikes that provide some of the same benefits as Trek's chainless bikes, but those models have yet to replace the age-old chain. (W-USA News, DC)
Two Clintons In The Spotlight Nov 18, 2008
"It certainly is likely to sharpen the scrutiny that the press and critics will give to the types of things he does in raising the money," said Joel L. Fleishman, a philanthropy expert and professor of law and public policy at Duke University. Fleishman added that "her being secretary of state would tend to raise the scrutiny.". (CBS News)
Infiniti Announces New Sales and Marketing Business Unit Nov 18, 2008
He holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Delaware and a master's degree in Business Administration from Duke University. In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. (PR Newswire)
Unlikely Duo Shares Spotlight for Service to Country Nov 18, 2008
Baldwin pursued his medical studies after receiving a full Navy ROTC scholarship to Duke University. A graduate of the University of California/San Francisco School of Medicine, he is an Ironman triathlete and all-American swimmer who walks the walk as a community leader, motivator, and advocate for public service. (Pekin Times, IL)
D.C. schools' chief addresses solutions to district's problems Nov 18, 2008
DURHAM -- District of Columbia Public Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee spoke Monday night at Duke University about her overhaul of the school system in nation's capital. . (Herald Sun)
Shifts In Soil Bacterial Populations Linked To Wetland Restoration Success Nov 18, 2008
17, 2008) A new study led by Duke University researchers finds that restoring degraded wetlands -- especially those that had been converted into farm fields -- actually decreases their soil bacterial diversity ... "Our findings are novel because they are the opposite of the response seen in terrestrial ecosystems, where restoration improves conditions from a more barren, degraded state," said Curtis J. Richardson, director of the Duke University Wetland Center and professor of resource ecology... (Science Daily)
Exercise Improves Quality Of Life For Heart Failure Patients Nov 18, 2008
17, 2008) Heart failure patients who regularly exercise fare better and feel better about their lives than do similar patients who do not work out on a regular basis, say researchers at Duke University Medical Center. See also. (Science Daily)
Canty discusses his decision Nov 18, 2008
Roebuck (S.C.) Dorman Class of 2009 star safety Walt Canty pulled the trigger on his college decision late Thursday evening, announcing that he would attend Duke University. The senior three-star recruit became the Blue Devils 27th commitment for the class, and their second prospect from Dorman High. (Duke Sports -- Rivals.com)
Chairman Fights for G.M.'s Future and His Reputation Nov 18, 2008
The lanky, 6-foot-4-inch Mr. Wagoner, a 55-year-old former Duke University basketball player and Harvard Business School graduate, has refused to consider resigning even if it would help G.M. s chances of getting emergency aid. G.M. has declined to make Mr. Wagoner available for interviews. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Captain's Blog - November 17 Nov 18, 2008
Duke University would host these first two rounds of the NCAA tournament. I personally have never been to Duke, so I was extra excited to see a new place. (Uscsports.com)
On Web, social sites can sometimes bite Nov 18, 2008
Glenn Patton is a Duke University graduate and Atlanta-based partner with the Alston and Bird law firm, which specializes in labor and employment practice. He said many of their clients monitor social networking sites as part of the application process. (News & Observer)
A Cascade of Influences Shaping Violent Teens Nov 18, 2008
None of these children is highly violent as a four-year-old, said Kenneth Dodge, director of the Center for Child and Family Policy at Duke University in Durham, N.C., and lead author of the study, published in the journal Child Development. The question is: how is it that some four-year-olds, who display only minor behavioral problems but are otherwise cute and cuddly, still grow into violent teenagers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Duke study finds stars' light has key uses Nov 17, 2008
Duke University News Service Nov 17, 2008. DURHAM -- Tiny gold stars, smaller than a billionth of a meter, may hold the promise for new approaches to medical diagnoses or testing for environmental contaminants. (Herald Sun)
The Reckoning: A deregulator looks back, unswayed Nov 17, 2008
"Phil Gramm was the great spokesman and leader of the view that market forces should drive the economy without regulation," said James Cox, a corporate law scholar at Duke University. "The movement he helped to lead contributed mightily to our problems.". (International Herald Tribune)
Women's Soccer NCAA ACCtion: Saturday, November 16 Nov 17, 2008
DURHAM, N.C. Duke University junior KayAnne Gummersall tallied a goal in the seventh minute and the 15th-ranked and third-seeded Blue Devils held off William & Mary to score a 1-0 victory in the second round of the NCAA Women s College Cup. The Blue Devils advance to the round of 16 against Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) rival Virginia next weekend. (Theacc.com)
Ruling favors Navy range Nov 17, 2008
While the Supreme Court might have raised the bar for lawyers to prove environmental harm, finding that proof might be easier on the East than the West Coast, said Michelle Nowlin, supervising attorney with the Duke University Environmental Law and Policy Clinic. Waters off the East Coast are a biologically rich area with more imperiled species. (News & Observer)
Costly Dark Side Of M&As Nov 17, 2008
"We're going to see an avalanche of these things," says James Cox, a corporate securities and accounting expert at the Duke University School of Law. "In the euphoria of the times they overpaid and they overpaid because money was cheap.". (New York Post -- Business)
Here's why many voters stuck with Ted Nov 16, 2008
I'm also guessing that if my former Duke University professor sees this column, a voice on the phone will demand, "Stop making excuses up there!". Michael Carey is the former editorial page editor of the Anchorage Daily News. (Anchorage Daily News)
ten worst prosecutors in the United States. Nov 16, 2008
Of course, the easy selection would be Michael Nifong, the former District Attorney for Durham, North Carolina who was motivated by his own re-election and engaged in unethical, and probably criminal, conduct in the prosecution of three Duke University Lacrosse players. But then how not to chose Louisiana Attorney General Charles Foti, Jr. who decided to prosecute a medical Good Samaritan, Dr. Anna M. Pou, who had stayed behind as Hurricane Katrina was destroying New Orleans. (Harper's Magazine)
Kids' violent behavior tracked Nov 16, 2008
Duke University News Service Nov 16, 2008. DURHAM -- Adverse experiences early in life can lead to minor childhood behavior problems, which can grow into serious acts of teen violence, according to new research. (Herald Sun)
Where Bush would steer energy R&D Nov 16, 2008
"The new DOE budget doesn't reflect the big increase in public concern about greenhouse gases," says energy expert Richard Newell, formerly a senior economist on the President's Council of Economic Advisers, now at Duke University in North Carolina. Because the federal government remains the largest investor in energy R&D, its spending priorities are of keen interest to scientists, environmentalists, energy entrepreneurs, utilities, and the general public especially as concerns rise about... (Yahoo News -- Nuclear Power and Waste)
Nurse’s Notes - Sleep disturbance more damaging to women’s health Nov 16, 2008
A study published this year at Duke University Medical Center was designed to determine if there was a relationship between gender, sleep patterns and biochemical markers. Biochemical markers are measurable substances in the bloodstream - substances such as C-reactive protein, insulin, glucose and clotting factors. (Missoulian, MT)
After election losses, GOP searching its soul Nov 16, 2008
"We don't need to completely throw out Republican ideals," added Peter Feaver, a professor of political science at Duke University who worked for both the second President Bush and Mr. Clinton. Republicans have to focus on "the concerns of average Americans, many of whom consider themselves to be moderate. The Republican Party has to show them they have compelling answers for the problems people say are uppermost in their lives.' Nonetheless, the blame game is in full swing: John McCain ran an... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mary Jo Jones (6) Nov 16, 2008
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Duke University Medical Center, Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, DUMC, 100 Trent Drive, Durhan, N.C. 27710. www. (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)
G20 summit: Great expectations, but will it deliver? Nov 16, 2008
"The summit can be seen as a symbol that the international community has started to remodel the global financial system," Gao Bai, a professor in the Department of Sociology at Duke University in North Carolina, told Xinhua Friday. Group of Seven central bank governors pose for a group photo after their meeting at the Treasury Department in Washington, the Unuted States, Oct. 10, 2008. (Xinhuanet, China)
Paulson's shadow now looks more like a ghost Nov 16, 2008
"This is not something he's going to be proud to put on his [CV]," said James Cox, a law professor at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, who has testified on securities regulation before congress and served on legal advisory panels for the New York Stock Exchange and the National Association of Securities Dealers. "It does tarnish Paulson's image, because it shows that a lot of political capital was spent on something that most of us thought was not a good idea to begin with.". (Business Report, South Africa)
HIV News: Vaccine, Bone Marrow Transplant, Vitamin C Nov 16, 2008
Dr. A. White of Duke University medical Center A published an article in the Sep 2, 2008 issue of Medical Hypotheses suggests that Merck's V520 is destined to fail to prevent HIV infection in a recent trial. Trial sponsored by Merck and the US government showed that the vaccine did not prevent infection in those not previously infected with HIV, nor did the vaccine reduce the virus load in those who did receive the vaccine. (Food Consumer)
Mother Nature Vs. Infertility Treatment Nov 15, 2008
We all know the (presumptive) reward of infertility treatment - a beautiful bouncing baby girl or boy (or both), but there are risks, says Millie Behera, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C.. "The biggest risk seen with any type of infertility treatment is multiple pregnancies," she says. (CBS News)
Duke fined in death of employee Nov 15, 2008
Durham -- Duke University has been fined $35,000 for nine "serious violations" found after a university maintenance worker was killed in a steam pipe explosion in the Levine Science Research Center in May. . (Herald Sun)
Study ID's effective irritable bowel therapies Nov 15, 2008
The study results are not surprising, says Joanne A.P. Wilson, M.D., a professor of medicine in the gastroenterology department at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Wilson adds that such treatments are best for patients with mild or moderate IBS. However, in her practice, she's found that prescription medications need to be used for severe cases that don't respond to these treatments. (CNN)
Risky Decision-making Essential To Entrepreneurialism, Scientists Conclude Nov 15, 2008
14, 2008) Whether someone will become the next Richard Branson, Steve Jobs or Henry Ford may be down to whether they make risky decisions, scientists at the University of Cambridge have concluded. The article, published in the journal Nature, asserts that entrepreneurs are riskier decision-makers than their managerial counterparts. (Science Daily)
Hitting the Holy Books Nov 15, 2008
The closest graduate programs are at Vanderbilt University, the University of Florida, Florida State University, the University of North Carolina, and Duke University. Then again, maybe she'll become a teacher. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Hyde County’s first relay a great success Nov 15, 2008
8 million); Duke University Medical Center ( 4 ... 9 million); Bowman Gray School of Medicine ( 720,000); Duke University ( 296,000); Davidson College ( 274,000); and Research Triangle Institute ( 156,000). (Washington Daily News, NC)
Feds move to toughen financial oversight Nov 15, 2008
Establishing central clearinghouses for credit default swaps "still allows some gaming of the system," said James Cox, a Duke University law professor and securities law expert. He said the White House group's action shows "an unwillingness to recognize" that a free-market, hands-off approach to government regulation was a root cause of the credit crisis. (MSNBC -- Business)
Men's Basketball Tips Off 2009 Campaign Saturday Nov 15, 2008
became a Top 10 All-American in 2001, became the Bulldogs first Top 5 All-American in 2002, was nominated in 2003 and 2004, was nominated in 2004 and 2005 and was a Top 5 All-American in 2006 and runner-up for Player of the Year honors to J.J. Reddick of Duke University. Pargo became the eighth straight Bulldog to win West Coast Conference Player of the Year honors last season, averaging 12. (Gozags.com)
`Dumbest People' Industry Image May Cost Wagoner's GM Job in Auto Bailout Nov 15, 2008
As CEO, the former Duke University basketball player and Harvard University early on bet against gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles, focusing research on hydrogen technology. GM offered its first full-scale hybrids in 2007, a decade after Toyota introduced the Prius. (Bloomberg)
Clearly safer? Nov 15, 2008
Innovate or risk attackDavid Schanzer, a Duke University public policy professor who heads the Triangle Center on Terrorism and Homeland Security, said the TSA admits that it is not as effective as it should be, so it must keep improving its security measures. "The enemy knows what our capabilities are, and they will adapt to that and find new ways to get their things through," Schanzer said in an interview from his office. (News & Observer)
Justice: Begging Your Pardon Nov 15, 2008
With the possible exception of Durham, N.C., D.A. Mike Nifong's railroading of the Duke University lacrosse players, we have not seen a more egregious abuse of prosecutorial discretion. Ramos and Compean deserve to be pardoned. (Investors Business Daily)
Plan for sonar range in dispute Nov 15, 2008
The Navy isn't bound by the states' recommendations, but legally has to show it considered those and did so publicly, said Michelle Benedict Nowlin, an environmental law professor at Duke University who has examined the training range plan. "The Navy can make a decision that would involve significant environmental harm, it just has to make sure the public knows about it," she said. (Florida Times-Union)
