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The following is a press release from Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships:
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) has announced that Tufts University
will be recognized as a Commercial/Business Leader for Energy
Efficiency at the
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...following is a press release from Tufts University: Tufts University will be hosting a one-week festival presenting new music by composers from around the world, including Tufts very own John McDonald, composer/pianist and Professor of Music. The festival...
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...an article this week in The New York Times, "To Impress, Tufts Prospects Turn to YouTube," the newspaper looks at how Tufts University of Massachusetts this year is allowing students to include an original video with an admission application. (Shown here is...
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...Powell, whose past works include the collections Cocktails, Lunch and Tea, also teaches at the University of San Francisco. The Kate Tufts Discovery Award, worth $10,000, goes to Beth Bachmann for her debut book, Temper. Bachmann, an assistant professor of...
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CBC News
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...not enough to say, âOh, people will read more on an e-reader.â â says Maryanne Wolf, a professor of child development at Tufts University, in Medford, Mass. âMy questions are about how we read.â Maryanne Wolf, a professor of child development at Tufts University...
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WORCESTER
Peter H. Levine, MD, 71, of Worcester, died on December 15, 2009 at his home.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Catherine, and by his three sons: Thomas Levine and his wife Jihee of Mansfield, Connecticut, William Levine and his wife
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...main voice to the global medical community and speak about patient safety and other issues. Before serving as Dean at Tufts University School of Medicine, he was George R. Minot Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Chief of the Division of Bone...
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...that she saw Jennings in 2000 at the 10 Year Anniversary Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN)/Boston conference at Tufts University. At that time Jennings was the executive director of GLSEN, an organization which he founded. The event, cosponsored...
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(AXcess News) Washington - Dehydration has long been known to compromise physical performance. Now, a new study provides insight into the effects of mild dehydration on young athletes, and possibly into the lives of people too busy to consume enough
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North Grafton, Mass., November 19, 2009 The estimated 4.6 million Americans involved in the equine industry may be at risk of developing respiratory symptoms due to poor air quality in horse barns, according to a questionnaire study undertaken earlier
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WORCESTER
Robert A. Bolduc, 96, of Worcester, died peacefully at Rose Monahan Hospice House on Monday, November 16, 2009. He was born on August 14, 1913 in Worcester a son of Philippe H. and Albertine (Martin) Bolduc. He was predeceased by a brother,
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The American Alpine Club allows climbing enthusiasts to share tips and swap stories of their experiences.
Some daring souls get an adrenaline rush when they ski cross-country, bicycle on rugged terrain or kayak in raging
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Main Category: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness
Also Included In: Genetics; Nutrition / Diet
Article Date: 19 Nov 2009 - 0:00 PST
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Tufts University researchers have
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Animated and programmable LED tattoos connected to your brain? You could show off your latest Flash animations, watch TV on your arm, or have a built-in PDA screen. The possibilities are endless. Perhaps more than simply a fashion statement, you could
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Posted by Pat Andriola
Since the beginning of September, Professor Andy Andres has been teaching the 2009 version of Sabermetrics 101 at Tufts University. The class, which is available through Tufts' Experimental College (which specializes in
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MANCHESTER, N.H.—A Tufts University environmental policy professor will speak Monday on climate change at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College in Manchester.
William Moomaw, professor of international environmental policy, will
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Genealogist shares a love of lineage
Every family has one genealogy buff. Pam Stone Eagleson is that family member. The difference between most heritage-seekers and this longtime Kennebunk resident is that Eagleson has literally made a career out of
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Call to use technology for conserving financial resources while offering best care
VELLORE: Students of allied health sciences have learnt to practice their art with latest tools and equipment. But, the challenge lies in using these tools to conserve
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The Hindu
http://www.thehindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111152560300.htm
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SAN DIEGO, CA — Roger Shaw Jr., 82, of Newport Beach, CA, formerly of Southbury, CT and Brooklyn, NY, affectionately known as "Uncle Rog," died Monday, October 19, 2009, in San Diego, CA.
Born in New Bedford, MA on June 22, 1927, he was the son of the
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Tufts University has been chosen by the U.S. Agency for International Development as part of a multidisciplinary team to receive a grant of up to $185 million to create better connections between veterinarians, doctors and public health officials in
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MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass. Cholera, an acute diarrheal disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, has reemerged as a global killer. Outbreaks typically occur once a year in Africa and Latin America. But in Bangladesh the epidemics occur twice a
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Main Category: Breast Cancer
Also Included In: Clinical Trials / Drug Trials
Article Date: 04 Nov 2009 - 3:00 PST
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Researchers have reduced breast cancer metastasis to bone
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lecture:1 hour:27 minutes
The Evolution of "Why?" by Daniel C. Dennett.
Daniel C. Dennett is an influential philosopher of science. He is a Professor at Tufts University, USA, where
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Despite having just one upperclassman, the Trinity College Women's Volleyball team fought its way to a winning season in both conference play and out-of-league play. By upsetting the Tufts University Jumbos on Friday, Oct. 30, and beating the Bowdoin
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The Trinity field hockey team finished its regular season with an impressive 13-1 record, tied for first in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) at 8-1 with the Tufts University Jumbos. The Bantams hold the advantage over Tufts in
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...University has dethroned Boston College as Massachusetts’ costliest school, but both institutions and seven other Bay State colleges have joined the “$50,000 Club” - universities charging $50,000 or more per year. “Even in a recession, (tuitions) continue...
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Tufts University has dethroned Boston College as Massachusetts’ costliest school, but both institutions and seven other Bay State colleges have joined the “$50,000 Club” - universities charging $50,000 or more per year.
“Even in a recession, (tuitions)
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Main Category: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses
Also Included In: Veterinary; Primary Care / General Practice; Public Health
Article Date: 02 Nov 2009 - 1:00 PST
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Medical News Today
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Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art that features slow, rhythmic movements to induce mental relaxation and enhance balance, strength, flexibility, and self-efficacy.
The elderly population is at most risk for developing knee OA, which results
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New Kerala
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The trouble signs are all there. They don’t sleep enough, they don’t eat right, they’ve lost touch with their friends, and their school performance has dropped off a cliff.
Their worried parents bring them to the doctor, fearing drug abuse or
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The
21st Century has presented the world with several challenges. From the
reconstruction of post-conflict societies and creation of markets in emerging
economies to the analysis of terrorist threats and the promotion of human
rights, today’s issues
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Times of India
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St. Paul, Minn. —
The University of Minnesota will receive $55 million over the next five years to help improve the global response to emerging pandemics.
It's part of a $185 million project from the United States Agency for
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by Kilian Melloy
Friday Oct 30, 2009
An anti-gay blog has posted information on the hows and whys of fisting as part of an attack against GLBT youth advocate Kevin Jennings.
Anti-gay pundits have continued to hammer at the appointment of Jennings as
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Twelve-year-old twins living in Gracie Mansion. Town hall meetings in the Bronx or Queens, late into the evening. Unannounced visits at city agencies and a spontaneous game of Ping-Pong or dominoes if invited by a constituent.
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Knee pain from osteoarthritis is a common and often chronic ailment for older people. But a new study finds that practicing tai chi exercises may not only reduce osteoarthritis pain, but improve function as well.
Tai chi is a Chinese martial art with
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Lt. Dante Puopolo's career with the Portsmouth Police Department spanned 22 years.Scott Yates photo
PORTSMOUTH -- Lt. Dante Puopolo exited the front of police headquarters Thursday, the last day of his 22-year career with the department, and held the
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To hear his enemies talk, you might think Paul Offit is the most hated man in America. A pediatrician in Philadelphia, he is the coinventor of a rotavirus vaccine that could save tens of thousands of lives every year. Yet environmental activist Robert
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Daring Fireball
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Humanitarian Needs Analysis Support Project - HUNASP
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Position:
Responsible to: HUNASP Project Director (functional management) Merlin’s Learning and Development Manager (technical management)
Works with: HUNASP staff; Training
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Dementia patients don't often get the flu. But when they do it tends to be more deadly than in patients without dementia, according to a new study.
The Tufts University study examined five years of Medicare and Medicaid records. It found that of the 36
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Researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine have determined that patients over 65 years of age with knee osteoarthritis who engage in regular Tai Chi exercise improve physical function and experience less pain. Tai Chi is a traditional style
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News > U.S. > Education E-mail Share Comments Print Facebook Stumble Upon Reddit Twitter Digg What is this? Share Can You Make Your Baby Smarter, Sooner? October 28, 2009 Audio for this story from Talk of the Nation will be available at approx. 6:0
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Almost 30 years ago to the day, the United States broke off relations with Iran in response to the seizure of the U.S. embassy in Tehran. In doing so, the U.S. lost its most valuable source of information about the Islamic regime. To fill the void of
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World Politics Review
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The Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and Tufts University today announced they are the recipients of four supplemental grant awards from the National Institutes of Health. These new awards, totaling approximately $1.73 million,
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Coach Bill Detrick, in his 18th season with the Trinity College golf team, has proven once again that he is the best man for the job. Time and time again Coach Detrick has assembled a capable squad, which is ranked among the top teams in New England
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Ten years ago three guys who formed a pop-rock band at Tufts University released their major label debut album, “Lost and Gone Forever.’’ This Saturday night Guster parties like it’s 1999 - and joins a growing trend - when it celebrates the album’s
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By: Julian Carmona, intern for the Sierra Club Global Warming & Energy team
On Wednesday (10/21/09) I attended the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (ENR) hearing on the economics of the Cap and Trade system in the Waxman-Markey House
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Results from Day 2 of the 2009 Head of the Fish Regatta.
Men's collegiate 1x
1st 7 Dawson B 13:44.95
2nd 1 St. Lawrence 13:59.98
3rd 3 Dawson A 14:04.95
Men's masters 1x
1st 11 Unaffiliated .. (M. Piotrowski) 14:21.86
2nd 15 Unaffiliated .. (P.
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The Saratogian
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And so a superhero was born. Schweigerdt, who holds a master's in nutrition from Tufts University in Massachusetts, has taught at Sacramento City College and has run numerous corporate dietary seminars, shed her academic persona and donned a cape and
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Main Category: Medical Students / Training
Also Included In: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses; Cancer / Oncology; Cardiovascular / Cardiology
Article Date: 26 Oct 2009 - 0:00 PDT
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MILLBURY
The cause of an Oct. 16 fire that destroyed a local police officer’s home is under investigation by the state fire marshal’s office, although the blaze is not thought to be of suspicious origin.
Meanwhile, the Millbury Police Association is
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