Get-tough initiative to target city killings Sep 20, 2008
"The first group that kills somebody, pack your toothbrush, because we're rolling you all up," said Professor David Kennedy, of the City University of New York, introduced yesterday as the antidote to a stubborn murder rate. "You punish the entire group," he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Olympic glow fades in China Sep 18, 2008
"The top priority will be responding to the grievances generated by economic problems," said Joseph Cheng, chairman of the Contemporary China Research Center at City University of Hong Kong. China's leaders appear bolstered by a wave of national pride, although questions linger over the prospects for social progress and whether the games will yield hoped-for international prestige and acceptance. (News & Observer -- Sports)
UNCW takes the initiative to improve safety and security Sep 18, 2008
As a coastal city university, hurricanes also pose a threat to our safety. UNCW is proud to announce that it is one of six universities with a FEMA approved mitigation plan involving strict evacuation procedures in the case of a man-made or natural disaster, the implementation of extra security features such as impact resistant windows and a siren and campus-wide emergency planning education. (The Seahawk, NC)
Jersey colleges form alliance Sep 17, 2008
The "Nine Strong for a Stronger New Jersey" campaign includes The College of New Jersey, Kean University, Montclair State University, New Jersey City University, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Richard Stockton College, Rowan University, Thomas Edison State College and William Paterson University. The New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities said it is forming the alliance to improve programs, combat funding cuts and strengthen private sector ties, among other goals. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Retail Decisions and City University London Advance Neural Technology Sep 16, 2008
LONDON, September 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Retail Decisions (ReD), a card issuer and a world leader in card fraud prevention and payment processing is pleased to announce a new research and development project in conjunction with City University London, the UK's leading research centre in neural computing ... Dr. Mark Goldspink, Managing Director of ReD Merchant Services said: "ReD's fraud prevention systems review 14 billion card transactions around the globe, annually. ReD prevents around GBP600m in... (PR Newswire)
Palin candidacy sparks working moms debate Sep 16, 2008
Janet Gornick, a professor of political science and sociology at City University of New York and an expert on family leave policies worldwide, said she has no concerns with Palin returning to work so soon after her infant was born as long as Palin was making that choice, rather than being forced to get back on the job. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Business)
Dual citizens struggle with loyalties Sep 15, 2008
"For me, the idea of being American means your primary attachment is to the United States and not your country of origin," said Stanley A. Renshon, a political science professor at City University of New York Graduate Center. "The harm that comes from dual citizenship reflects the question of which identity will be primary.". (Boston Globe)
New worlds for thought Sep 15, 2008
The City University of New York reported a 51 per cent increase in philosophy majors since 2002. Australia is following suit. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Obama profile: Ability to evolve and adapt Sep 15, 2008
" At 18 years old, he was ready to fly on his own. From Barry to Barack Obama's academic record gave him his choice of colleges. Itching to live on the mainland for the first time, and packing a scholarship, he settled on leafy, tony Occidental College, a liberal arts campus in Los Angeles. He went ostensibly, he has written, because he'd become enamored of a girl who attended there, but classmates recall that he was more serious than that. He was trying - intensely - to figure out who he should... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Slicing solar power costs Sep 15, 2008
Public release date: 14-Sep-2008. New method cuts waste in making most efficient solar cells. (EurekAlert!)
Beware of blood-sucking plant! 'The Little Shop of Horrors' to be performed in local florist shop Sep 14, 2008
Yarineth Pena, 19, who was previously the stage manager for "The Little Shop of Horrors" at the Margret Williams Theatre at New Jersey City University, will play Ronnette in the musical. She hoped that the learning experience she was having with the cast would translate into the public's appreciation. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
Don't Buy Into The Supercollider Hype Sep 13, 2008
Mr. Kaku, professor of theoretical physics at City University of New York, is the author of "Physics of the Impossible: A Scientific Investigation into the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation, and Time Travel" (Doubleday Books, 2008). See all of today's editorials and op-eds, plus video commentary, on. (Wall Street Journal)
The Top 50 Schools That Get Down to Business Sep 10, 2008
City University of New York-Baruch College. SOURCE Entrepreneur Media Inc.. (PR Newswire)
Auction-Rate Cleanup Bill for New York Exceeds $340 Million, and Counting Sep 10, 2008
That was to repay borrowings by the state Dormitory Authority, on behalf of the City University of New York, that weren't due until 2014 and 2025. The early repayment, using funds appropriated by the state legislature, soaked up cash New York could have used to provide preschool classes for 32,000 children. (Bloomberg)
Foods 'should label up eco-costs' Sep 9, 2008
"Do I eat green beans from Kenya, because they are good for me, or do I say no because there are four litres of water embedded in each stem of green bean?" asked Professor Lang, from City University, London. He said scientists and policy-makers now realised the environmental, ethical, and health impacts of the food we ate. (BBC News)
Guatemala rights scientist honoured Sep 9, 2008
" Born in Guatemala in 1971, Mr Peccerelli went into exile with his family in New York when he was nine years old. After graduating with an anthropology degree from the City University of New York, he met up with internationally renowned forensic anthropologists Karen Ramey Burns and Clyde Snow, who were already involved in human rights investigations in Guatemala. Mr Peccerelli has been working for FAFG ever since, now as its Executive Director. The work provides some closure for victims'... (Yahoo News -- Guatemala)
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Parties Fight for Survival in Legislative Election Sep 7, 2008
It's do or die time for the democrats' cause,'' said Cheng, a political science professor at Hong Kong's City University and strategist for the pro-democracy movement. Without the veto, democrats fear their calls for universal suffrage will be ignored when the new electoral code is drawn up, he said. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Soccer Returns To Its Roots Sep 7, 2008
"There has been a systematic drift of power away from managers toward boards of directors. It's an inevitable thing when huge sums of money are involved," said Stefan Szymanski, associate dean at the Cass Business School at City University, London. Keegan was probably Newcastle's most popular manager ever and his resignation has created a furor among fans. (Forbes -- Markets)
Gulls down ECSU and Bowdoin to win Invitational Sep 7, 2008
New Jersey City University and Bridgewater State rounded out the field at 7th and 8th, respectfully ... OH, Westfield, N.J.) - New Jersey City University Megan Clary (So ... New Jersey City University 8. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls advance to semifinals, sweep Emmanuel Sep 6, 2008
In other tournament action, Salve Regina University defeated New Jersey City University, 3-0, to move into the right side of the bracket. The Seahawks fought hard to get by the Gothic Knights, posting set scores of 25-23, 26-24, and 25-20 in the win. (Ecgulls.com)
SAN MARCOS: City, university team up for healthy living fair Sep 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Free event will focus on senior-related issues. (North County Times)
International Report Card on Parenting Policies: U.S. Gets a 'Gentleman's C' Aug 31, 2008
"Families need both time and money, especially after the birth of a child," says Gornick, who is Professor of Political Science and Sociology at the Graduate Center, the City University of New York "We found that most high-income countries are able to guarantee both to new families. The U.S. is the exception. Australia also fails to subsidize parental leave, but it does give a sizable "baby bonus" at birth and up to a year off for new parents, compared to only 24 weeks per couple here in the... (PR Newswire)
Edinburgh Fringe chief stuns arts world with resignation Aug 29, 2008
Edinburgh Fringe chief stuns arts world with resignation. Scotland correspondent. (guardian.co.uk)
UNI, WIT plan session on education degree Aug 29, 2008
August 29, 2008 ONLINE EDITION. Entertainment Review : Art of Photography : Business Trends : Eyes of a Reporter. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Infotainment Aug 29, 2008
Among the gems from this years exams are an economics student at City University in London who attributed Northern Rocks. Anna Goeldi, the last witch executed in Europe, was granted a posthumous pardon on Wednesday, more than 200 years after she was beheaded for a young girls death, the domestic ATS news agency said. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
A PhD in putting out Aug 28, 2008
But U of T is the first Canadian institution to recognize the advanced study of sexuality, following the lead of U.S. schools such as University of Chicago, Yale, Cornell, New York University and the City University of New York. There are 165 registered students in the University of Toronto's undergrad program, which started 10 years ago. (Globe and Mail)
Big Turkish Weddings Ravaged by Runaway Inflation Erdogan Government Abets Aug 28, 2008
Yilmaz, a City University, London- trained economist, worked at the bank for 26 years before he was promoted to the top spot in April 2006. He wasn't the government's first choice: one AKP candidate, who was rejected by then President , was the head of an Islamic bank that follows instructions from the Koran to avoid interest payments. (Bloomberg)
Bill Clinton: Obama fits the job Aug 28, 2008
"He thinks he did a great job. He wants to get his due from the guy who's succeeding him," says Stanley Renshon, a political psychologist at the City University of New York Graduate Center. Obama's calls for new leadership and an end to divisive, polarizing politics have been an implicit rebuke of the Clinton era. (USA Today)
Chinese dissidents push for new political climate Aug 28, 2008
Joseph Cheng, a political science professor at City University of Hong Kong, does see room for innovation. "There will be limited experiments, like more competition in the official (local) elections," he says, by approving a short list of candidates instead of just one. (USA Today)
Big Brother producer Endemol hires Disney exec Tom Toumazis Aug 27, 2008
Wednesday August 27 2008 07:41 BST. Tom Toumazis: joined Disney in 2001. (guardian.co.uk)
Camp Central: The First 'Taste of Wine' of 2008 Aug 25, 2008
Camp Central: The First 'Taste of Wine' of 2008 :: Wine Online debuts with George's keys to a successful season. com - University of Iowa Official Athletic Site. (Hawkeyesports.com)
No. 13 Morningside goes 4-0 at Texas-Brownsville tourney Aug 24, 2008
Briar Cliff's season record dropped to 3-1 as Oklahoma City University posted a 25-21, 25-20, 25-23 sweep ... Oklahoma City University edged Dordt 26-24, 25-15, 10-25, 9-25, 15-12. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
China's tour de force Aug 24, 2008
"The Chinese leadership's popularity has certainly been enhanced," says Joseph Cheng, a political scientist at City University of Hong Kong who specializes in Chinese politics. "The vast majority of Chinese people accepted that this was a very important chance to improve national solidarity and to show China's progress to the world. These goals have been reinforced, and the Chinese government has been quite successful at it.". (Globe and Mail)
A reason to smile: New immigrants respond best to oral hygiene campaign Aug 24, 2008
Authors Shuili Du (Simmons College), Sankar Sen (City University of New York), and C.B. Bhattacharya (Boston University) evaluated the effectiveness of an oral health outreach program in disadvantaged communities. They found that focusing on the social benefits of having a beautiful smile was the most effective strategy for improving dental hygiene habits among participants. (EurekAlert!)
Ute Gymnast Placed On Medical Scholarship Aug 23, 2008
The Official Athletic Site of the University of Utah. Injuries spell the end of Stephanie Neff's career. (Utahutes.com)
Neil Sean: Keira Knightley Wishes Fans Would Focus on... Aug 22, 2008
She has put Leeds on the party map after deciding to decamp there and take up a legal course at the city university, but I can reveal here first that Chesly Davy 000005BD , the arm candy of Prince Harry, has drum role please. been offered the chance to really make her mark in the world of celebrity by turning on this year's Christmas lights in the city. (Fox News)
College notebook Aug 22, 2008
Malone and Oklahoma City University are the Chargers' opponents Saturday. Dordt, ranked 20th, faces Malone (Ohio) and Our Lady of the Lake today, then Oklahoma City and Texas-Brownsville Saturday. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Survivors angry that pilot tried to land plane in monsoon storm Aug 21, 2008
Questions over why airport was kept open Six Britons thought to be among 89 dead. east Asia correspondent. (Yahoo News -- Thailand)
Hooping it up Aug 21, 2008
After Schlesinger's death last year at the age of 89, the owner of Lame Duck Books in Harvard Square arranged to donate the bulk of the books to the Graduate Center at the City University of New York, where the Kennedy confidante was on the faculty. But the most valuable volumes in the impressive collection are being catalogued. (Boston Globe)
Day of state cuts falls short Aug 21, 2008
Dale Volker, R-Depew, who added that his conference also was debating the extent of cuts proposed for the state and city university systems, SUNY and CUNY.. Tuesday's marathon session result ed in broad agreements on across- the-board cuts to myriad programs ranging from homeless shelters and greenway protection to criminal jus tice, libraries and more. (Albany Times Union)
Paterson, lawmakers reach deal on budget cuts Aug 21, 2008
Both the Assembly and Senate passed bills to reduce local assistance spending by $97 million, cut new and enhanced executive programs by 50 percent, reduce new legislative program spending by 6 percent, transfer $40 million currently allocated to the Statewide Wireless Network project back to the general fund, reduce member items by $50 million, cut $51 million from the City University of New York, and find $127 million in savings from Medicaid and other health care spending. The legislative... (Albany Times Union)
Legislature starts cutting Aug 20, 2008
The bill would not cut basic school spending, but the City University of New York was expected to have as much as 50 million shaved from its budget. Gov. David Paterson had targeted 600 million in cuts for the current 122 billion budget. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Hawkeyes To Host Black and Gold Scrimmage Aug 20, 2008
com - University of Iowa Official Athletic Site. Fans get a chance to see the 2008 Hawkeyes in action. (Hawkeyesports.com)
'PLOS ONE' STUDY: Claims of Potential Expansion throughout the U.S. by Invasive Python Species Are Contradicted by Ecological Niche Models Aug 19, 2008
1 Department of Biology, The Graduate School and University Center, The City University of New York, New York, New York, United States of America, 2 Department of Biology, The College of Staten Island, The City University of New York, Staten Island, New York, United States of America. Abstract. (USA Today -- Tech)
Burmese pythons may not be such a climate change threat Aug 19, 2008
Well, some researchers at City University of New York are taking issue with the findings. CUNY graduate students Alex Pyron and Tim Guiher, working with associate professor Frank Burbrink at the College of Staten Island/CUNY, that the pythons among the largest snakes in the world are not likely to extend their habitat beyond Florida. (USA Today -- Tech)
DID A DISPUTE LEAD TO KNIFING DEATH? Aug 18, 2008
Kendall had attended New Jersey City University and is a former student at Saint Peter's Prep. He was born in Hoboken and grew up in Jersey City. (NJ.com)
Toward plastic spin transistors Aug 18, 2008
Public release date: 17-Aug-2008. Contact: Christoph Boehme. (EurekAlert!)
Buena Vista announces faculty changes Aug 17, 2008
Evans, who came to BVU in early July, previously served as dean of the Petree College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma City University since 2005. Evans earned his Ph. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Burmese Pythons Will Find Little Suitable Habitat Outside South Florida, Study Suggests Aug 16, 2008
15, 2008) Burmese Pythons one of the largest snakes in the world may have chosen Florida as a vacation destination, but are unlikely to expand further, according to a new study by researchers at the City University of New York (CUNY. Although the United States Geological Survey (USGS) earlier this year released 'climate maps' indicating that the pythons could potentially inhabit up to thirty two states in the continental U.S., new research indicates that the snakes are unlikely to expand out of... (Science Daily)
Read more... Aug 15, 2008
And, to better track student progress, the third component of the initiative, New Visions will partner with the City University of New York (CUNY) to develop a database to document and analyze information about how students perform in their post-secondary experience at CUNY. A large number of New York City high school students attend CUNY schools. This database will be the first of its kind in New York City. (PNN Online)
Biologists: Deadly Pythons May Not Get Out of Florida Aug 14, 2008
"By using more complete climate data, in this case 19 variables measuring climatic extremes, averages and seasonal variation, we can make more accurate predictions of species distributions," said Alex Pyron, a graduate student at the City University of New York (CUNY). "Combining this climatic data with localities for the Burmese python allows us to create powerful models for predicting suitable habitat for the snakes.". (Fox News)
Opinion: Protecting our kids - or jeopardizing everyone's freedom? Aug 14, 2008
C. Alexander Evans is a doctoral student in political philosophy at the City University of New York and an adjunct professor at Brooklyn College. Get Monitor stories by e-mail. (Christian Science Monitor)
Drinking Problems Greater among Returning Combat Veterans Aug 14, 2008
"I think this study is probably very accurate. As part of the re-entry process, people will turn to coping mechanisms that are easily accessible, and alcohol is easily available, socially acceptable and quite effective for short-term stress relief," said Jeffrey T. Parsons, chair of the department of psychology at Hunter College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, in New York City. Parsons added that long-term use of alcohol as a coping mechanism can lead to numerous... (MEDLINEplus)
Paterson calls for $1 billion more in state budget cuts Aug 12, 2008
Among Paterson's proposals is cutting 50 million in funding for the City University of New York. He's already trimmed a similar amount in the State University of New York system. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Chinese philanthropists challenge stereotype Aug 11, 2008
A recent City University of New York study found Chinese family foundations in the area grew from 11 with assets of $US23 million in 1990 to at least 47 with assets of more than $US218 million last year. In a 2004 study for Georgetown University, a researcher, Andrew Ho, found that "the philanthropic potential has never been greater" among Asian-Americans because of rising education and wealth. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Ecstasy harms brain on first use, study finds Aug 11, 2008
science correspondent. Tuesday November 28 2006. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Daria Bijak Begins Olympic Gymnastics Competition Aug 9, 2008
The Official Athletic Site of the University of Utah. Ute All-American competing all-around for Germany. (Utahutes.com)
Northwesterns Valarie Case wins photography, writing awards Aug 8, 2008
Northwestern also competes against privately funded schools such as Oklahoma City University and Oklahoma Baptist University. Copyright 1998-2007. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Researchers Find Genes That Influence West Nile Virus Aug 8, 2008
"They're interested in identifying the genetic factors that regulate susceptibility to infection with a certain class of viruses, and among those viruses are some which are of public health importance," said Philip Alcabes, an associate professor of public health at the School of Health Sciences at Hunter College, City University of New York. "In theory, if you could identify the genetic factors that make cells susceptible to infection, you could do something about that to make people less... (MEDLINEplus)
Gazans with revoked U.S. visas fear for future study Aug 6, 2008
The only apparent link among them is that three are teaching assistants at a Gaza City university that is a Hamas stronghold. Abed said he was not a Hamas member, adding that his brother was a Fulbright scholar. (USA Today -- News)
Muslim census a difficult count Aug 6, 2008
American Religious Identification Survey, Graduate Center, City University of New York, 2001 ... American Religious Identification Survey, Graduate Center, City University of New York, 2001. (USA Today)
Beijingers feel the Olympic pinch Aug 5, 2008
"It's certainly possible in North Korea, but very few countries [can pull this off]," said Joseph Cheng, a political science professor specializing on China at the City University of Hong Kong. "As a Chinese saying goes, 'Beijingers are people who live just beneath the foot of the Son of Heaven [emperor]'. They tend to be more patriotic and proud," said Cheng. (Asia Times Online)
The Crisis in Healthcare in Rural B... Aug 5, 2008
The Crisis in Healthcare in Rural Bolivia: Cross-cultural Barriers Between Doctors and Indigenous Patients. The Crisis in Healthcare in Rural Bolivia. (Suite101.com)
Oakland high school is just for immigrants Aug 4, 2008
"They serve an incredible niche of young people who come from all over the world and are English-language learners," said Michelle Fine, a psychology and education professor at the City University of New York, who studied the schools in New York. "Somehow in these schools, they've figured out how to create a community that values difference but that also values trust and support.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Guatemala rights scientist honoured Aug 3, 2008
" Born in Guatemala in 1971, Mr Peccerelli went into exile with his family in New York when he was nine years old. After graduating with an anthropology degree from the City University of New York, he met up with internationally renowned forensic anthropologists Karen Ramey Burns and Clyde Snow, who were already involved in human rights investigations in Guatemala. Mr Peccerelli has been working for FAFG ever since, now as its Executive Director. The work provides some closure for victims'... (Yahoo News -- Guatemala)