Madoff Collectibles Flood eBay Jan 6, 2009
He is the only person charged so far in an alleged 50-billion-dollar Ponzi, or pyramid scheme in which major banks, ultra-wealthy private investors, universities, charities and Jewish organizations were among the victims. 2009 Agence France-Presse. (Newsmax)
Red Europe! Greek protests spread across the continent... Dec 12, 2008
Under the headline "Greece in self-destruct mode" the conservative daily newspaper Kathimerini said in an editorial: "This is a country with a state that is in a shambles, a police force in disarray, mediocre universities that serve as hotbeds of rage instead of knowledge and a shattered health care system. It is also on the brink of financial ruin.". http://www. (The Drudge Report)
• Events Calendar Nov 21, 2008
They conducts workshops and clinics at universities nationwide. Tickets are 25 for Sun Valley members and 30 for non-members, at or 726-9491. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
A father's charm, absence Sep 21, 2008
In 1959 he was one of 81 promising young Kenyans selected to travel on the first of three student "airlifts" to the United States to attend universities there. Obama, who was interested in economics, wrote to dozens of universities and was awarded a scholarship to the University of Hawaii ... Frederick Okatcha, a professor of psychology at Kenyatta University who attended Yale University in the mid 1960s, recalls that a group of Africans attending universities on the East Coast would gather in... (Boston Globe)
A Bavarian storybook setting in Georgia Sep 17, 2008
While attendees at the Festhalle are often seniors, the mix changes dramatically on weekends that universities in Georgia have road games. A lot of college students stream through the village and Festhalle to enjoy the jubilant harvest celebration. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Ryanair passengers on plunge jet say crew did not know what to do Aug 27, 2008
The subjects universities don't rate and won't take. Cartoon. (Times Online)
Competition's stiff, but this should get the gold for the sleaziest Aug 12, 2008
(PBS, 10 p.m.) Competition for China's top two universities is fierce. Just 3 per cent of applicants make the grade. (Globe and Mail)
Weekend in ... New Orleans Aug 5, 2008
The route passes gorgeous Garden District mansions, Tulane and Loyola universities along Audubon Park, and through Riverbend, where you can hop off and eat, shop or relax at a coffee shop. Cars operate every 10 minutes weekdays, every 15 minutes on weekends. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Community news Jul 20, 2008
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities Coalition of Pitt County will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Shepard Memorial Library. For more information, call Patti Sanders-Smith at 355-1003. (The Daily Reflector)
Parlin Library adds four new online databases Jul 4, 2008
The Education Reference Center section provides a database of secondary schools, vocational schools, colleges, and universities that can be searched by major, size, or geographic area. Detail on costs of attendance and scholarship information is also included. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Phone companies off the hook on wiretapping Jun 21, 2008
Doesn't anyone realize that we are in two non-winnable wars, and also loosing on the world front in the number of engineers and scientists graduating from U.S. universities. What better teaching of our youth during these times than the discipline of the JROTC program to prepare them for public service in security, police, National Guard and active military service as a career. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Like ribbon of smoke, hookah trend lingers May 21, 2008
He figures that students who've come to universities in the United States brought over the practice. And American college students have eagerly adopted the exotic practice. (AZCentral -- News)
Architect puts a modern spin on classic forms May 11, 2008
"Most universities frown on what I do," Peterson says. When he studied architecture at UC Berkeley, he heard that it was unacceptable to be a historicist. (San Francisco Chronicle)
20 comments Mar 19, 2008
For many reasons, fewer and fewer native Americans are going into the professions, and we are not doing a good job of allowing qualified foreigners(especially those educated in American universities) to live and work here. Globalization, like most things, is a two-edged sword. (Human Events Online)
Cold War missile site now belongs to North Dakota Feb 3, 2008
He lives in Grand Forks, where he coordinates programs among the state's universities. He said he's anxious to take his children out to Oscar Zero, to show them where he spent so many long days and nights, waiting for a call he hoped would never come. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Thailand's new prime minister brings little hope for stability Jan 29, 2008
Despite his street-fighter style, Samak is a blue-blooded member of the Thai elite, a law graduate from one of the country's most prestigious universities. The 2006 coup and its aftermath have sometimes been described as a battle between Thaksin and the Thai elite, including the Palace. (International Herald Tribune)
Blue Mountain Majesties Jan 25, 2008
Three parlors belong to the school's societies (known as sororities at other colleges and universities) and one is used by faculty. "The societies meet monthly in the parlors and they're used for special occasions and teas," Benson said. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
South Korean science prepares to take on the world Jan 19, 2008
"My dream is to make Kaist a globalized university, one of the best universities in the world," he said. In what may have been his most daring move, the university denied tenure to 15 of the 35 professors who applied last September. (International Herald Tribune)
Push for education yields little for India's poor Jan 17, 2008
India has long had a legacy of weak schooling for its young, even as it has promoted high-quality government-financed universities. But if in the past a largely poor and agrarian nation could afford to leave millions of its people illiterate, that is no longer the case. (International Herald Tribune)
Taken by Nazis, painting makes its way home Dec 7, 2007
He died in 1987 and, having no children, left most of his estate to Concordia and McGill universities and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The de Vos painting was last seen at an exhibition in Germany in 1968, and then fell out of public sight until a seller brought the canvas to the Amsterdam branch of Christie's auction house to be appraised. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Hong Kong marks its place in market for antiquarian books Dec 4, 2007
It's the gateway to China, which is becoming more and more prosperous," said Paul Feain of The Cornstalk Bookshop in Sydney, explaining why he linked up with Matsuo Nitta of Yushodo Company in Japan and Chris Li of Swindons in Hong Kong to organize the fair. China's universities and their libraries are a growing source of customers as they try to buy back Chinese antiquarian items - books, maps, prints, paintings - that fell into overseas hands. "The universities in China are expanding, the... (International Herald Tribune)
A touch of Christmas: Candlelight Tour Of Homes features Orangeburg homes uniquely decorated for the holidays Dec 2, 2007
Jennifer Chapman, floral designer and event stylist for Flowers By Jennifer, has traveled throughout the Southeast, instilling her designs in businesses, homes, colleges and universities. Her unique work has been featured in the homes of hip-hop recording artist Ludacris, actress Cassi Davis and professional heavy-weight boxer Evander Holyfield. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Virginia architectural historian on tap for Decorative Arts and Preservation Forum Nov 1, 2007
A frequent lecturer for universities, museums and professional groups, he has also published widely with many articles and reviews to his credit. Wilson has been the curator and author for major museum exhibitions such as he American Renaissance, 1876-1917, he Art that is Life: The Arts and Crafts Movement in America, he Machine Age in America, 1918-1941, and he Making of Virginia Architecture. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Read more... Sep 14, 2007
The Foundation supports scientists at top universities and academic medical centers worldwide conducting the most advanced and promising breast cancer research that will lead to prevention and a cure in our lifetime. A minimum of 85 cents of each dollar donated to the Foundation goes directly to breast cancer research and awareness programs. (PNN Online)
Bulletin board: July 30, 2007 Jul 30, 2007
Nonprofits, public agencies, local units of government, colleges and universities and regional planning development councils can get help with the West Virginia Flex-E-Grant program application at the workshop. Deadline to register is Friday. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Camping out in glitz city Jul 21, 2007
"They don't teach this stuff in universities. I don't think contemporary architects have any classical sensibilities, so the buildings are not resolved. What [modernism] costs you is resolution.". Yet in design, as in history, he is also fundamentally attracted to change: the critical transition, the turning moment, the twist. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Editor's Mailbag Jul 19, 2007
People who have good grades in high school (good communication skills) and good verbal scores on the SAT (good communication skills) are the ones who are accepted by universities. So the salient question is: Who uses more words, good communicators or poor communicators. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Shopping for Radioactive Material on eBay Jun 15, 2007
"Collecting this is a bad idea," sighs Paul Frame, the Oak Ridge Associated Universities curator of what may be the country's definitive online. From his tone, it's pretty clear that he gets called often by collectors. (Slate)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Jun 12, 2007
Google's e-mail for universities. India's IT marriage boom. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Glitzy graduation gifts? May 27, 2007
Many universities ban them from dorm rooms. What to get your graduating friendFlip-flop sandals with built-in bottle openerHome tool kits for the fix-it chickAirline tickets to visit you over 3-day holidayMagazine subscriptionEspresso machineSchool parking passFastTrack for a yearI-O-U moving helpTrip for two to a day spaPre-college or new job road trip. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Syphilis rates 'soaring in China' May 17, 2007
That severely inhibits the exchange of information at all levels, from within families and sexual relationships to information campaigns in schools, universities and in the media. There may even be a biological reason too for the rapid rise. (Yahoo News -- Sex & Sexuality)
Results of recent sun-sentinel.com news polls. Apr 29, 2007
6% The state should give more money to the universities, even if it means raising taxes or cutting other programs. (1925 responses). (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Tuition break for illegals? Feb 11, 2007
Right now, students who are not citizens and therefore lack a Social Security card are charged the out-of-state tuition rate, which at the University of Connecticut is $20,760, compared to $6,816 for residents; $7,727 at the state universities, compared to $3,367; and at Gateway Community College $1,064 a class, compared to $358 ... In Connecticut, advocates estimate fewer than 250 students would avail themselves of the in-state tuition option if the bill was passed, with universities seeing a... (New Haven Register, CT)
NCAA Will Not Expand Confederate Flag Postseason Ban Jan 24, 2007
"It will impact a lot of universities and a lot of student athletes in our state. And certainly we feel it is a correct decision," Phillips said. "It's obviously a very sensitive political issue, and we don't have any control over it.". (Mac-Sports.com)
Museum is pledged $10 million Jan 17, 2007
College Guide Our guide features profiles of Maryland's colleges and universities, campus photo galleries, event listings, student survival tips and more. Also see. (SunSpot.net)
PLAYERS INC Promotes Dawn Ridley to Senior Vice President Jan 17, 2007
Ridley has also served as a keynote speaker for the Virginia Association of Marketing Educators and various universities, including Harvard, Georgetown and Howard. She was recognized as one of the "Forty Under Forty" licensing leaders of tomorrow by License. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Md. town banks on historic trail Jan 15, 2007
town banks on historic trail - baltimoresun. town banks on historic trail. (SunSpot.net)
Visitors are so-so about stadium Jan 10, 2007
featuring the marching bands of both universities. Glendale Glitter covered several blocks of the city's quaint downtown. (AZCentral -- Sports)
NCAA President Calls for More Black Head Coaches Jan 7, 2007
He cited the rapidly escalating salaries of football coaches as an example of spending sprees by universities. "We have to start asking some hard questions at this point," Brand said. (Kpmariners.com)
If Buckeyes Win, Tressel In Line For New Contract Jan 4, 2007
Some think Saban's new contract might inflate coaches' salaries at major universities, much like a lucrative free-agent contract in baseball can raise the price for all players. "I think the market has been extraordinary for a long time," Tressel said after the Buckeyes practiced on Wednesday. (Mac-Sports.com)
