Duke in the News: August 24, 2007

2008: THE YEAR OF THE CIVILIAN Washington Post, Aug. 24 -- In a discussion of presidential candidates with military experience, Peter D. Feaver, a Duke political science professor and former member of the National Security Council, says that, while a "veteran's premium" in politics is misguided, a large gap between the military and political leadership is also unhealthy. ... Full story

BUSH PREPARES WAY FOR KEY IRAQ ASSESSMENT Christian Science Monitor, Aug. 24 -- Political science professor Chris Gelpi says that as long as Bush has support from Senate Republicans, he can "do what he wants in Iraq." ... Full story

FDA SEEKS STRICTER SUNSCREEN LABELING Seattle Times, Aug. 24 -- People should consider UVA protection as well as UVB and SPF protection when choosing sunscreen, according to Sheldon Pinnell, a professor of dermatology at Duke's Medical Center. ... Full story

GENES SAID TO DETERMINE WHEN HIV BECOMES AIDS Newsday, Aug. 22 -- Variations in genetic make-up cause some people to be overwhelmed by HIV while others can hold the pathogen in check, according to research from the Center for HIV/AIDS Vaccine Immunology at Duke. ... Full story

NEGOTIATIONS AS AN ART FORM Hartford Courant, Aug. 24 -- People are likely to overestimate their negotiation skills, overpaying for big-ticket items and settling for less salary, says Rick Larrick, co-author of a recent study on negotiations and associate professor of management at Duke's Fuqua School of Business. ... Full story

SICKENED VA. TECH STUDENTS IMPROVING Guardian Unlimited, Aug. 24 -- Of the five Va. Tech students hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning, 3 were released from Duke's Medical Center earlier this week. The condition of the other two was upgraded from ‘fair' to ‘good' on Thursday. ... Full story

STUDY: MORE EXERCISE ISN'T ALWAYS BEST WRAL.com, Aug. 20 -- When it comes to exercise, more isn't necessarily better, according to the findings of a recent study by Duke University researchers. ... Full story --Also, News & Observer: Moderate Exercise Works ... Full story Kentucky.com, Cox News Service: Shorter, Less Strenuous Workouts Might Be Best ... Full story

ON THE AIR Joel Fleishman, director of the Heyman Center on Ethics, Public Policy and the Professions at the Sanford Institute, took part in a discussion of the current state of philanthropy on "The Charlie Rose Show" on PBS August 22. ... Full story