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The Glass Cliff: Female representation in politics and business

Published February 9, 2010, 7:52 pm, PhysOrg

Leadership positions in business have proven to be precarious for women. Female business leaders are more likely to be appointed to powerful leadership positions when an organization is in crisis or high-risk circumstances. Researcher Dr. Michelle Ryan, who is publishing her research in a forthcoming issue of Psychology of Women Quarterly, proposes that this scenario of "the glass cliff" extends ...

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The biggest loser: Maternal obesity puts a load on her offspring that lasts a lifetime

Published February 9, 2010, 3:23 pm, PhysOrg

As if there are not enough reasons for obese people to lose weight, a new research report published online in The FASEB Journal, adds several more. In a study involving rats, researchers from Duke University found that obesity in mothers causes cellular programming in utero that predisposes offspring to inflammation-related disorders (such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, type 2 diabetes, stroke ...

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Baseball teams with more international players draw more fans, profits

Published February 9, 2010, 2:22 pm, PhysOrg

(PhysOrg.com) -- Ticket revenue increases by roughly half of a million dollars for each international player added to a Major League Baseball team, showing a sharp swing in fan favoritism for internationally diverse teams, a new study shows.

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EU ministers call for common electric car strategy

Published February 9, 2010, 1:37 pm, PhysOrg

EU industry ministers on Tuesday pressed the European Commission to establish a common strategy to develop electric cars.

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Flower power can still calm the masses

Published February 9, 2010, 12:52 pm, PhysOrg

Feeling stressed? Try chamomile! This 'traditional' remedy has been around for years, but how much truth is there behind this old wives' tale?

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Pay-for-performance in healthcare

Published February 9, 2010, 12:07 pm, PhysOrg

BOSTON--Although the idea of pay-for-performance (P4P) is popular among healthcare policy makers and private insurers, the results do not necessarily translate to the patient.

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Auto exhaust linked to thickening of arteries, possible increased risk of heart attack

Published February 9, 2010, 11:22 am, PhysOrg

(PhysOrg.com) -- A team of researchers from Switzerland, California, and Spain have found that particulates from auto exhaust can lead to the thickening of artery walls. Their findings are reported in the journal PLoS ONE.

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Google gives Gmail social-networking 'Buzz'

Published February 9, 2010, 9:27 am, PhysOrg

Google on Tuesday gave its free email service a "Buzz," adding Twitter and Facebook style social networking features.

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NIGHTLIFE: Decadence Project: "Valentines Burning"

Published February 9, 2010, 8:29 am, Creative Loafing Charlotte

Saturday, Feb. 13... By Anita overcash Tonight, Amos' Southend transforms into a fetish-absorbed gothland during Single Cell Productions' Decadence Project: "Valentines Burning" party. The dance floor will transcend in movements, as folks strut their stuff, wave their glow sticks, and strap on their goggles for a mix of industrial, electronic, darkwave beats being spun "right round like a record ...

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People out and about make cities secure

Published February 9, 2010, 8:13 am, PhysOrg

Young people who have experienced threats and violence feel more insecure than others in urban public spaces, especially when alone. This is one conclusion from researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

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