Executive bonuses may shrink with economy Nov 20, 2008
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Report eyes new funding for Georgia's transportation gap Nov 20, 2008
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U.S. housing starts lowest since 1959, South rises 1.5 percent Nov 20, 2008
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Atlanta nabs Final Four in 2013 Nov 20, 2008
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Wendys/Arbys bringing 120 jobs to ATL Nov 20, 2008
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Fed stops dividends at two Ga. banks Nov 20, 2008
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NAS announces initiative to connect entertainment industry with top experts Nov 20, 2008
JEFFREY KOPLAN Vice President for Academic Health Affairs Woodruff Health Sciences Center Emory University ... SIDNEY PERKOWITZ Charles Howard Candler Professor of Physics Emory University. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Black caucus says no special relationship to Obama Nov 20, 2008
"In the one loss of his political career, Obama challenged a member of the caucus, Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., and was crushed in the primary in 2000. Obama conspicuously avoided endorsing Kilpatrick in a tough primary battle this year as her son, Kwame, was embroiled in a scandal over his conduct as mayor of Detroit.Many caucus members endorsed Obama's Democratic rival, Hillary Rodham Clinton, before Obama's campaign gained momentum. Some, including Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., switched their support... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Genotype Score and Prediction of Diabetes Nov 20, 2008
From the General Medicine Division (J.B. Meigs, P.S.), the Department of Medicine (J.B. Meigs, P.S., J.C.F.), and the Center for Human Genetic Research and Diabetes Unit, Department of Medicine (J.B. McAteer, J.C.F.), Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston; the Department of Biostatistics, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston (L.M.S., J.D., A.K.M., L.A.C.); the Program in Medical and Population Genetics, Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT, Cambridge, MA (J.B. McAteer, J.C.F.); the... (New England Journal of Medicine)
New Clue Emerges For Cellular Damage In Huntington's Disease Nov 19, 2008
14, 2000) Scientists at Emory University School of Medicine have discovered that fragments of mutant proteins implicated in the development of Huntington's disease selectively accumulate and form. (June 30, 2008) Researchers have shown that the unfolded protein response, which is a reaction to stress induced by sleep deprivation, is impaired in the brains of old mice. (Science Daily)
Immune System And Intestinal Bacteria: The Key To Balanced Cohabitation Nov 19, 2008
11, 2000) A team of Emory University pathologists has discovered that non-pathogenic bacteria within the gastrointestinal tract may be responsible for blocking an immune pathway that otherwise could cause an. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Diabetes: Diagnosis spurred Canton woman to healthier habits, life Nov 19, 2008
When muscles are more fit, they take in sugar more easily, said Scott Isaacs, an endocrinologist and clinical instructor of medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. In addition to a healthy diet and aerobic exercise, Isaacs prescribes at least 20 minutes of strength training two to three times a week for his diabetic patients. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
After Obama's win, white backlash festers in US Nov 18, 2008
"In states like Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama, there was extraordinary racial polarization in the vote," says Merle Black, a political scientist at Emory University in Atlanta. "Black Americans really do believe that Obama is going to represent their interests and views in ways that they haven't been before, and, in the Deep South, whites feel exactly the opposite.". (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Economy clouds teen entrepreneurship views Nov 18, 2008
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Target earnings slide 24 percent Nov 18, 2008
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Schwab combines business service units Nov 18, 2008
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Delta-Alaska Airlines ink new partnership Nov 18, 2008
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Jerry Yang out as Yahoo CEO Nov 18, 2008
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New Biomarker For Heart Failure Identified Nov 17, 2008
16, 2008) Blood levels of resistin, a hormone produced by fat cells, can independently predict an individual's risk of heart failure, cardiologists at Emory University School of Medicine have found ... "This is one of the strongest predictors of new-onset heart failure we've been able to find, and it holds up even when you control for other biomarkers and risk factors including high blood pressure and diabetes," says Javed Butler, MD, MPH, associate professor of medicine and director of heart... (Science Daily)
Spelman students shine in sciences Nov 17, 2008
Spelman students sparkle in sciences. Atlanta women s college No. 2 in sending black graduates on to Ph. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hospitals weaken from economys grave blood loss Nov 17, 2008
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Henry Philler, decoded top messages for White House Nov 16, 2008
Mr. Philler was an Atlanta native who graduated from Emory University. In 1941, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Economy down, video game sales up Nov 15, 2008
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Gender Is Key Factor In Determining Overall Survival Of Lung Cancer Patients Nov 15, 2008
Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group in Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas and Emory University in Atlanta studied 1,365 lung cancer patients who were enrolled in national cooperative group trials conducted by the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group during the 1990s to determine the impact of sociodemographic factors such as gender, race... (Science Daily)
By Combining Technologies, Researchers Rapidly Hunt Down And Find New Genes That Lead To Cancer Nov 15, 2008
22, 2005) A gene named ATBF1 may contribute to the development of prostate cancer through acquired mutations and/or loss of expression, according to research at Emory University School of Medicine and its. (July 21, 2003) UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas researchers have discovered a tumor-suppressor gene that, in fruit flies, simultaneously restricts cell proliferation and promotes cell death, a process that. (Science Daily)
GM Ben DeCosta: 'Great deal' riding on terminal construction Nov 15, 2008
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Hartsfield-Jackson international terminal may be delayed Nov 15, 2008
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Computerside chats: Obama on YouTube Nov 15, 2008
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Tour de Georgia canceled for 2009 Nov 15, 2008
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Synovus to get $973M from Treasury Nov 15, 2008
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J.C. Penneys Q3 profit drops Nov 15, 2008
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SunTrust adopts Live Solid. Bank Solid campaign Nov 15, 2008
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UIC joins international research effort to study autism Nov 15, 2008
In addition to UIC, the Simons study is being conducted at Baylor University, Columbia University, Emory University, Harvard University, McGill University in Montreal, the University of California, Los Angeles, the University of Michigan, the University of Missouri, the University of Washington, Vanderbilt University, Washington University, and Yale University. . (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Credit crunch may spoil holidays for retailers Nov 15, 2008
Lanchi Nguyen, 34, a public health and law student at Emory University, echoed his view. She said she ll use her American Express card to get hotel points and her Visa card to get points with AirTran Airways. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Tobacco chemical brain drug hope Nov 15, 2008
Dr Michael Kuhar, Emory University ... " Dr Michael Kuhar, from Emory University, said that Parkinson's or Alzheimer's patients should not be encouraged to take up smoking in an effort to expose their brains to cotinine. He said: "Any benefits from the nicotine in cigarettes or other tobacco products are far outweighed by the proven harm of using those products. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
$5.3 Million in New Grants Announced by Peter G. Peterson Foundation Nov 14, 2008
TheInstitute for Advanced Policy Solutions at Emory University will conduct research and analysis related to health care in order to (a) outline the factors responsible for the rise in federal entitlement spending; (b) link new approaches in financing, payment and care delivery for achieving better value (lower costs with the same or better outcomes) based on factors driving higher spending; and (c) present the options to key policy makers in the U.S. Congress and White House, along with... (PR Newswire)
Emory Receives $4.5 Million for Ph.D. Program Nov 14, 2008
ATLANTA, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Emory University's Candler School of Theology has received a $4 ... "Emory University and its Candler School of Theology are at the vanguard of this effort. The new doctoral program in religious practices and practical theology is helping theological education as a whole to re-conceive the ways theology and ministry are thought and taught, while also producing a very talented and much-needed new generation of scholar-educators who are well prepared to... (PR Newswire)
Lecture focuses on historical account of Holocaust Nov 14, 2008
Deborah Lipstadt, professor of Modern Jewsh and Holocaust Studies at Emory University, speaks on Holocaust remembrance in Nunemaker Hall at the Nov. 6 President's Forum. On Nov. 5, a group of 25 students gathered in the J. Edgar and Louise S. Monroe Library Multimedia Room to hear researcher Geoffrey Megargee lecture on the Holocaust. (The Maroon, LA)
Emory gets $4.5M to expand theology program Nov 14, 2008
Emory University is getting $4 ... Emory University: http://www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Treating Heart Failure With A Gas Nov 14, 2008
13, 2008) At low concentrations, the toxic gas hydrogen sulfide protects the hearts of mice from heart failure, scientists at Emory University School of Medicine have found ... David Lefer, PhD, professor of surgery at Emory University School of Medicine, and his team created a model of heart failure in mice by blocking their left coronary arteries either temporarily for an hour or permanently, causing part of their heart muscles to die. (Science Daily)
Sex Differences Narrow In Death After Heart Attack, Study Shows Nov 14, 2008
A team of researchers led by Emory University examined whether such mortality differences have declined in recent years. "We found that the number of younger women who die in the hospital after a heart attack, compared with men has narrowed over the last few years," says study leader Viola Vaccarino, MD, PhD, professor of medicine (cardiology), Emory University School of Medicine. (Science Daily)
Mark Silverman, 69, top cardiologist and educator Nov 14, 2008
Dr. Silverman was known to surprise freshmen students at Emory University by coming to class in 17th Century garb, accompanied by chamber music, to lecture on blood circulation in the persona of English physician William Harvey. Joel Silverman Photography. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Wal-Mart profit rises, drops projections Nov 14, 2008
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ATL will soon learn if bid nabs Final Four Nov 14, 2008
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CB Richard Ellis says it will raise $180M Nov 14, 2008
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DOT chief weathering ethics allegations Nov 14, 2008
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Midtown Mandarin Oriental Hotel officially unveiled Nov 14, 2008
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Report: Citi may get new chair, eyes bank Nov 14, 2008
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Declining tax revenues force cuts at Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau Nov 14, 2008
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Obama not first president to face hard economic choices Nov 14, 2008
But it was Franklin D. Roosevelt who provided the template for mixing response and reassurance and Obama should take note, said Jeff Rosensweig, a finance professor at Emory University. If people keep thinking that we are heading into a depression, consumers won t spend, business won t invest or create jobs and we could fulfill that dire expectation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
McCain returns to campaign trail Nov 14, 2008
Emory University political scientist Merle Black said McCain's support could help Chambliss, 65, elected in 2002, defeat Democratic challenger Jim Martin, 63, a former state legislator. Black said that one of Chambliss' objectives is to win huge margins in Cobb County and Gwinnett County, Atlanta suburbs where Republican margins have been shrinking. (USA Today)
Life's dance Nov 13, 2008
Sources: USA TODAY research and Gary Miller, Emory University. YOU CLICKED: WEEK'S MOST POPULAR HEALTH STORIES. (USA Today -- News)
Visit America's "Unhealthiest City" Nov 13, 2008
It's a sad situation, and a potential harbinger of what will happen to other U.S. communities, said Ken Thorpe, an Emory University health policy professor who is working with West Virginia officials on health reform legislation. "They may be at the very top, but obesity and diabetes trends are very similar" in many other communities, particularly in the South, Thorpe said. (W-USA News, DC)
Sutherland's Atlanta Office Loses Prominent Husband-and-Wife Duo Nov 12, 2008
Chandler, who is a past-president of the Atlanta Bar Association, received a leadership award from the group for his work with the detainees in 2006 and this year was similarly honored by Emory University Law School and the Emory Public Interest Committee. Tanis, 53, became one of the highest-ranking women at Sutherland in her 22 years at the firm. (Law.com)
Emory instructor recalls Obama the law teacher Nov 12, 2008
When Michael S. Kang teaches election law at Emory University, he tries to emulate the technique of the man who taught him: President-elect Barack Obama. Kang, 35, a Chicago native, studied Constitutional law under Obama, then a state senator and part-time teacher at the University of Chicago s law school. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Daily Rhythms In Blood Vessels May Explain Morning Peak In Heart Attacks Nov 12, 2008
Daily rhythms in the activity of cells that line blood vessels may help explain why heart attacks and strokes occur most often in early morning hours, researchers from Emory University School of Medicine have found. See also. (Science Daily)
Rep. Broun's Obama statement Nov 12, 2008
Merle Black, an expert on the regions politics at Emory University in Atlanta, said the Republican Party went too far in appealing to the South, alienating voters elsewhere. By Jeff. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Stem cells from monkey teeth stimulate brain cells growth Nov 12, 2008
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- Researchers at Emory University in the U.S. have discovered dental pulp stem cells can stimulate growth and generation of several types of neural cells. Findings from this study, released by the university on Tuesday, suggest dental pulp stem cells show promise for use in cell therapy and regenerative medicine, particularly therapies associated with the central nervous system. (Xinhuanet, China)
Pivotal Emory study focuses on teens at risk for psychosis Nov 12, 2008
Emory University in Atlanta is playing a key role in the largest, most comprehensive study ever funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) of adolescents and young adults at risk for developing a psychotic disorder ... Emory University is known for its demanding academics, outstanding undergraduate experience, highly ranked professional schools and state-of-the-art research facilities. (EurekAlert!)
Cardium Reports on Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results and Revised Business Strategies for Operating Units Nov 11, 2008
Cardium's pre-clinical research at Emory University for its product candidate, Corgentin(TM) (Ad5IGF-1), is continuing with the support of an NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant, to further establish the therapeutic potential of Corgentin to preserve heart tissue and cardiac function following a heart attack (acute myocardial infarction). Corgentin is a DNA therapeutic based on the localized and sustained cardiac production of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) following a... (PR Newswire)
Religion Notes (Nov. 13) Nov 11, 2008
The text for this course will be The Writings of the New Testament: An Interpretation, by Luke Timothy Johnson, professor of New Testament and Christian Origins at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta. If you do not own the text, there is a copy in the Page Library at Carter. (Needham Tab, MA)
John Stone, 72, doctor with poetic talents Nov 11, 2008
Apart from sharing his love of classical music, Dr. Stone, an acclaimed poet and Emory University cardiologist, was teaching Jim, now 41, about listening ... Donations can be sent to the John Stone Fund for Emergency Medicine at the Emory University School of Medicine ... Dr. Bill Eley, the executive associate dean of Emory University School of Medicine and a student of Dr. Stone s, said, He demonstrated through his life the importance of a physician s humanity and our patients humanity, and... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tut highlights Nov 11, 2008
In Atlanta, the show will be presented by the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University. Atlanta was the right choice for this exhibit as the academic knowledge they have the museum is just perfect for this project, Lach said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
ATL woman gets 11 years for mortgage fraud Nov 11, 2008
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Study: Bosses' silence upsets workers Nov 11, 2008
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