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Also this week, Hanalei Beach came in second on a list of best beaches compiled annually by Florida International University professor Stephen P. Leatherman, otherwise known as Dr. Beach. The Kauai North Shore coastline was beat only by Caladesi Island, Fla. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Florida's Caladesi Island named best beach May 24, 2008
Leatherman, a Florida International University professor dubbed "Dr. Beach," picked Caladesi Island as the best beach in the 2008 ranking for his annual list, which was released Thursday. Caladesi beat out beaches in Hawaii, along the Eastern Seaboard and in California for this year's honor. (CNN -- Travel)
Hawaii beaches among nation's best May 23, 2008
The list is compiled annually by Florida International University professor Stephen P. Leatherman, commonly known as Dr. Beach. DR. BEACH'S BEST U.S. BEACHES. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
On and off field,Mom is son's biggest fan May 23, 2008
When he heads off after Saturday's Seabreeze High School graduation to play Division I football at Florida International University in Miami, they both feel there will be a big hole in their lives. It's not so much that he will be "out from mother's authority or watchful eye," Troy said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
In search of perfection May 23, 2008
Caladesi's r 00000AE4 elatively remote Gulf of Mexico location factored into Florida International University professor Stephen P. Leatherman's ranking. "It's an island getaway," said Leatherman, who studies changing coastlines and has released his annual list since 1991. (MSNBC -- Travel)
More of this story May 23, 2008
Caladesi Island earned the honor of being named best beach in 2008 for an annual list compiled by Florida International University professor Stephen P. Leatherman, also known as Dr. Beach. The runners-up on Leatherman's list, released Thursday, were Hanalei Beach, Hawaii; Siesta Beach in Sarasota, Fla. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Misreading the Cuba Vote May 23, 2008
"Waving the bloody shirt of anti-Castro politics is going to be less effective" in this election, says political analyst Dario Moreno of Florida International University in Miami. "The Cuba issue is losing its saliency.". (Time.com)
Oh my aching joints May 21, 2008
Yet more people are having aching knees and hips replaced with artificial ones, some at a younger age, according to Dr. Sunny Kim at the Robert Stempel School of Public Health at Florida International University. Kim's studies found a 37 percent increase in hip replacements and a 53 percent spike in knee replacements between 2000 and 2004. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Across much of Latin America, inflation is the top issue May 20, 2008
But Jerry Haar, a professor at Florida International University and coauthor of the new book "Can Latin America Compete?" says it's no coincidence that the countries with the highest inflations are the same left-leaning countries Argentina, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Bolivia with high public spending and price controls. Rosendo Fraga, a political analyst in Buenos Aires, draws a comparison between agricultural powerhouse Argentina and oil-rich Venezuela. (Christian Science Monitor)
25th Annual International HIV/AIDS Candlelight Memorial 2008 May 18, 2008
" But, before we get to the 'cure' itself, who is this man with such a huge claim? Name change In Warsop, Trelawny, in 1953, he was born Vernon Palmer. Last year, he changed his name to Apostle Shada Mishe. The year before, he was on the ballots for governor of the state of Florida. But, years before that, he attended Warsop Primary School, Knox College and the College of Arts, Science and Technology where he studied pharmacy. He has worked as a pharmacist in many locations, including Red Hills... (MorungExpress)
Florida Atlantic Wins Eventful Season Finale in Miami May 18, 2008
MIAMI, FL - Florida Atlantic University won its regular-season finale, 10-9, over Florida International University Saturday and now await a first-round pairing in the upcoming Sun Belt Conference postseason tournament. Senior All-America candidate established himself as FAU's all-time RBI leader. (Fausports.com)
New Faces Join Chiefs May 17, 2008
Bautista was a 32nd round selection last June out of Florida International University. He began his pro career in Mesa last June batting. (Chicago Cubs, TheInsiders.com)
Local Rivalry Preps FAU for Postseason May 16, 2008
Florida Atlantic University will be trying to solidify a top-four seed in the upcoming Sun Belt Conference Tournament when it travels down I-95 this weekend to play a three-game series with league and local rival Florida International University. Game One is scheduled for Thursday night at 7 p.m. at FIU's University Park. (Fausports.com)
Owls Top Golden Panthers in Miami May 16, 2008
MIAMI, FL - Florida Atlantic University's bats banged out 20 hits and senior starter won his team-leading fifth game, throwing six innings of three-run baseball as FAU beat local rival Florida International University 10-3. and hit home runs as part of a three-run FAU seventh inning to extend a tenuous two-run FAU advantage to five, 8-3. (Fausports.com)
Bolivia's president sets date for recall vote May 15, 2008
The confidence vote is not that risky for the president, said Eduardo A. Gamarra, a professor of political science at Florida International University in Miami. "Morales knows he's not going to lose," he said. (CNN -- World)
'Idol' finalist sings before Angels-Rays May 13, 2008
A 2005 graduate of Booker High School in Sarasota, Mercado attends Miami-based Florida International University. She auditioned for the Emmy-nominated "American Idol" in Miami. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
FAU Clinches Spot in SBC Postseason Tournament May 12, 2008
The Owls then play a three-game weekend set at Florida International University (19-34) beginning Friday night at 7 p.m. in Miami. Last Wednesday FAU lost an extra-inning game to Florida Gulf Coast 7-5 in Boca Raton. (Fausports.com)
Regents name Donley new exec May 9, 2008
He's also had numerous different academic positions at Florida International University. Donley succeeds Gary Steinke as executive director; Andy Baumert had been serving as interim executive director. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Toasted Bugs? Tropical Insects May Not Thrive in Warming World May 7, 2008
For example, the frogs of La Selva Biological Station in Braulio Carrillo National Park in Costa Rica's Caribbean lowlands have endured a 75 percent drop in population since 1970, perhaps due to , according to a study by biologist Steven Whitfield of Florida International University in Miami, who was not affiliated with this study. The fact that the have such a large share of Earth's species means the effects could have a serious impact on. (Scientific American)
UF cutting staff, enrollment May 6, 2008 2 interview for regents' exec May 2, 2008 Dominguez signs with Florida International May 2, 2008 FAU Faces Busy End to Regular Season May 2, 2008 Softball Team Continues Conference Play Apr 23, 2008 Dream Water wins top prize Apr 21, 2008 Promoting positive changes in youth -- even at-risk youth Apr 19, 2008 Taking a crack at predicting stress Apr 17, 2008 And so it went Apr 13, 2008 Julia House Lawrence (4) Apr 13, 2008 Haiti lawmakers dismiss prime minister in wake of deadly price protests; UN soldier killed Apr 13, 2008 Haiti votes to oust PM after deadly food protests Apr 13, 2008 Ben Folds rocks Swinney Apr 8, 2008 Are the protesters going too far? Apr 8, 2008 Pediatricians alerted to the developmental nature of underage drinking in special journal supplement Apr 7, 2008 Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman Names David F. Stafford Corporate Vice President of Customer Relations for Federal Agencies Apr 4, 2008 Softball Resumes Heated Rivalry With Troy Apr 2, 2008 EnterConnect Announces Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer Apr 1, 2008 Women's Golf Second After Two Rounds Mar 29, 2008 Tulsa Women's Tennis Falls to the No. 44 Florida International 5-2 Mar 23, 2008 Modeling Stress and Strain In Bones And Statues Mar 22, 2008 Hickory brings heat vs. Warriors Mar 21, 2008 State questions university donations Mar 21, 2008 Purple Beverage Company Launches ''The Weekend Workout'' Radio Show With Nutritionists Dr. Jose Antonio and Dr. Douglas Kalman Mar 21, 2008 Scientists show up Michelangelo's faults Mar 20, 2008 Female sexual predators prefer teens Mar 18, 2008 Superconductor Technologies Names Thomas R. Giunta Vice President of Engineering Mar 17, 2008 Memo to the Superdelegates: No Principles, Please Mar 17, 2008 When the predator is a woman Mar 16, 2008 Syesha Mercado is more than ready for fame Mar 15, 2008 Opposing view: Allow 'cheering speech' Mar 9, 2008 OSU softball squad sweeps on Friday Mar 8, 2008 Personnel Announcement Mar 7, 2008 Grupo Salinas Founder and Chairman Ricardo B. Salinas Addresses Florida International University and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Highlighting the Opportunities at 'Bottom of the Pyramid' Markets That Focus on Low-Income Consumers Mar 6, 2008 Hope fizzles in post-Fidel Cuba Mar 5, 2008 FAU Women Basketball's Carla Stubbs Named to All-Sun Belt Conference Third Team Mar 5, 2008 Was that a spark? Fish woo with electric serenades Mar 1, 2008 OneRepublic, Fabolous Invading Campuses Mar 1, 2008 FAU releases sketch of rape suspect Feb 29, 2008 Beth Cavallaro Feb 28, 2008 Women's Cross Country Falcons Named an All-Academic Team Feb 27, 2008 Women's Basketball Wraps Up Conference Play This Week Feb 27, 2008 Softball Prepares for Busy Week Feb 27, 2008 • Cuban Americans' attitudes shift Feb 26, 2008 Cuban Ethanol Boom Doubtful After Castro Exit Feb 25, 2008 Traveling in post-Fidel Castro Cuba Feb 22, 2008 Coley named TE Coach & Recruiting Coordinator Feb 22, 2008 James Coley Named Tight Ends Coach And Recruiting Coordinator Feb 22, 2008 No Castro? So who's our top antagonist now? Feb 22, 2008 Cuba's Fidel Castro: A survivor with few regrets Feb 21, 2008 In Cuba, ruler with a freer hand Feb 20, 2008 Castro's legacy mixed in Latin America Feb 20, 2008 Complete Coverage Feb 20, 2008 Castro's Reign Ends Feb 20, 2008 Exiles decide to wait and see this time Feb 20, 2008 FAU Women's Basketball Has a Pair of Home Games This Week Feb 20, 2008 Fidel Castro stepping down after nearly 50 years Feb 19, 2008 USC Opens 2008 Season At Florida International Feb 19, 2008 Are students safe on campus? Feb 19, 2008 Ingredients for a lasting tradition Feb 17, 2008 Tigers Test Their Luck in Sin City Feb 15, 2008 FAU's `Bury the Burrow in Red Part III' to Take Place Against FIU Feb 14, 2008 More of this story Feb 12, 2008 Tiger Softball Team Knocks Off No. 15 Virginia Tech Feb 11, 2008 Tigers Improve to 2-1 With Win over Texas-Arlington Feb 10, 2008
Officials at Florida International University, which has about 38,600 students, said they're planning to lay off as many as 200 people, shut down several academic centers and eliminate degree programs to cope with severe budget cuts. The cutbacks also mean FIU would accept fewer students, research projects would be reduced and students would pay higher tuition at Miami-Dade County's only public university. (The St. Augustine Record)
Solar-powered medical clinic tested May 5, 2008
Extremely thin solar panels cover the canopy of the clinic, which can provvide its own energy and be used for emergencies, in this photo from Florida International University ... (AP Photo/Florida International University via The Miami Herald) ... Researchers from Florida International University are working with U.S. military planners to develop a makeshift mobile hospital that runs completely on solar power, can purify or desalinate up to 400 gallons of water per day and can treat dozens of... (The St. Augustine Record)
In Florida, Donley held numerous positions at Florida International University before taking his current job. The candidate noted his work on a medical-school initiative during his time in Florida, working with other schools and legislators to make advances in that area. (Daily Iowan, IA)
of the Northeastern Junior College (NJC) Plainsmen basketball team, recently signed to play basketball and continue his education at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami. FIU is a Division 1 school and participates in the Sun Belt Conference. (Gonjc.com)
FAU will travel to Miami on Friday, May 2 to face Florida International University at 7 p.m. for the second game of their three-game season series before returning to Boca Raton on Saturday, May 3 for the series finale. The Owls took game one of the series in Miami with a final score of 7-4. (Fausports.com)
This weekend's games will be the final full series at home for FAU. The team's only remaining home game will be the finale of a roundabout three-game series against Florida International University on Saturday, May 3. The Owls lead the all-time series against MTSU 5-1, including taking four of five meetings last year. (Fausports.com)
Vincent Porpiglia is a finance major at Florida International University. The four-man crew from Somewhere Out There tied for second with Light Innovations. (Syracuse.com)
The special issue of Journal of Adolescent Research, entitled, "Promoting Positive Youth Development: New Directions in Developmental Theory, Methods, and Research" by William M. Kurtines of Florida International University and colleagues is available at no charge for a limited time at. SAGE is a leading international publisher of journals, books, and electronic media for academic, educational, and professional markets. (EurekAlert!)
Professor Igor Tsukanov of Florida International University, who presented the work at a conference in Hawaii says: "Combining Scan and Solve with medical imaging technology can set a new mark in personalised medicine, for example, by introducing stress analysis into orthopedic clinics and allowing personalised assessment of implant fit, positioning, bone quality and patient activity.". In the medical field, Shapiro says, the technique could be used on scans of living bones in patients. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Novelist Dan Wakefield is writer in residence at Florida International University. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
She graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor of arts degree in liberal studies, and taught school for over 38 years, serving in the Collier, Lee and Dade County, Fla. schools, and also in the Pike County schools. (Thomaston Times, GA)
But Eduardo Gamarra, director of the Latin America and Caribbean Center at Florida International University, cautioned that a political vacuum has been created and senators might now go after Preval. The prime minister's ouster reflects frustration over soaring food prices in a nation where most people live on less than US$2 ( 1. (International Herald Tribune)
But Haiti could encounter more chaos with Alexis' ousting, according to Eduardo Gamarra, director of the Latin America and Caribbean Center at Florida International University. He said the dismissal creates a tremendous political vacuum and that senators might now go after Preval because he has not implemented many changes. (USA Today -- News)
"I have a degree from Florida International University and Wil-B has a degree from Florida State University.". The two gave blazing solos over beats provided by DJ TK.. (University News, MO)
Rogge shouldn't be surprised, said Nathan Katz, professor of religious studies at Florida International University, who helped arrange two visits by the Dalai Lama to his school. "I thought it was a bad idea from Day One," Katz said Monday of China hosting the Games. (The Palm Beach Post)
D., associate professor in the Community-Based Intervention Research Group at Florida International University, reviews the degree to which developmental processes have been considered in adolescent alcohol treatment research and discusses promising concepts and methodologies from applied developmental science. Alcohol treatment outcome studies discussed by Deborah Deas, M.D., M.P.H., professor of psychiatry at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, include family-based... (EurekAlert!)
Stafford earned a bachelor's degree from Florida International University. He also has completed the Strategic Studies Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Executive Marketing Program at University of California, Los Angeles, Anderson School of Management. (Primezone Releases)
Florida International University is in second with a 6-2 record in Sun Belt play. The first 100 fans in attendance of Saturday's doubleheader will receive free "Owl Towels," and all fans will be able to participate in numerous promotions throughout the evening. (Fausports.com)
She holds a Bachelor of Accounting from Florida International University. About EnterConnect Inc.. (Primezone Releases)
Entering the final round of the University of Cincinnati Spring Invitational, the Florida Atlantic University women's golf team trails leader Florida International University by one stroke. The teams played two rounds on Friday on the par-72, 6,002 yard Plantation Inn Golf Course. (Fausports.com)
- The University of Tulsa's women's tennis team lost to the No. 44-ranked Florida International University Golden Panthers 5-2 on Saturday morning. The No. 48 Golden Hurricane fell to 13-5 on the season with the loss. (Tulsahurricane.com)
On March 18, 2008, Vadim Shapiro of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Igor Tsukanov of Florida International University and their colleagues will present their latest results from their Scan and Solve technique at the International Conference on Computational and Experimental Engineering and Sciences in Honolulu, Hawaii. "This research is likely to result in a breakthrough technology for performing direct engineering analysis on physical artifacts in situ (in place)," said Shapiro, director... (Science Daily)
A single in the first inning by Stacey Dorn and a two-out infield hit by Dagmar Ralph in the fifth were the only hits the Lady Warriors managed off Gniadek, who's signed a scholarship with Florida International University. Bryant went out-for-out against Hickory's tall fireballer through the first four innings. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
He made about $245,000 as provost of Florida International University in Miami before he became chancellor in 2006. It was a sum the Board of Governors could not match without the help of its foundation. (The Palm Beach Post)
"Show topics will include advice on how to stay fit, trends that have been gaining momentum within the health and fitness industry, information on new products hitting shelves that will help to foster a healthy lifestyle and interviews with celebrities and fitness gurus on how they stay true to their fitness goals.The focus of Purples The Weekend Workout will be on health issues of interest to real-life people, said show co-host and 14-year sports nutrition industry veteran Dr.... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Prof Igor Tsukanov of Florida International University presented the approach at a conference in Honolulu, Hawaii, yesterday. In the medical field, Shapiro said, the technique could be used on scans of living bones in patients. (Guardian Unlimited -- Life)
Gordon Finley, psychology professor at Florida International University in Miami, believes such cases are just the tip of the problem. "We need to remove the veil of political incorrectness and look at it honestly. We have tons of research on male sexual predators and very little on females," Finley said. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Giunta holds an MBA from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Florida International University. About Superconductor Technologies Inc. (STI). (Primezone Releases)
Stanley Fish is the Davidson-Kahn Distinguished University Professor and a professor of law at Florida International University, in Miami, and dean emeritus of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He has also taught at the University of California at Berkeley, Johns Hopkins and Duke University. (New York Times)
Gordon Finley, psychology professor at Florida International University in Miami, believes such cases are just the tip of the problem. "We need to remove the veil of political incorrectness and look at it honestly. We have tons of research on male sexual predators and very little on females. We need to acknowledge that it is not insignificant numbers. It is not the occasional mentally disturbed female. It is not 2 or 10 percent. It is much higher than that.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
After graduating from Booker in 2005, Mercado studied theater briefly at Florida International University in Miami but left to pursue acting and singing. She was chosen for a 2006 ABC-TV reality show called The One: Making of a Music Star, but few people watched and it was quickly canceled. (MSNBC -- News)
Howard M. Wasserman is a law professor at Florida International University, where his specialties include the intersection of sports and free speech. Yahoo. (Yahoo News)
Oregon State defeated Ball State 8-1 and Harvard 2-1 Friday on the first day of the Blue and Gold Felsberg Memorial Tournament, hosted by Florida International University in Miami. It was good to get two wins in and get us closer to. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
He received his bachelor's degree from Florida International University. He received his JD from American University. (White House News Releases)
Later in the day, Mr. Salinas visited the campus of Florida International University (FIU), where he spoke to faculty and students of the College of Business Administration, as part of the Wertheim Lecture Series. With a presentation entitled "Selling to the Poor: a 100-Year Success Story," Mr. Salinas shared some of the entrepreneurial and social development opportunities of businesses that focus on low-income consumers, a market referred to by University of Michigan Business School Professor... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jorge Salazar-Carrillo, an economic analyst of Cuba from Florida International University, believes Cubans will be too frightened of their powerful military to brave the kind of massive street protests that brought democratic governments to power in Eastern Europe two decades ago. "Why don't people revolt? They tell me that the boot they have on top of the people is so strong and so hard. They are completely compressed by that weight," the economics professor said. (Los Angeles Times)
Her single best performance came on February 21 when Stubbs set career-highs in both points and rebounds and scored a double-double, 22 points and 11 rebounds in the Owls' 64-59 win over Florida International University. It was FAU's first win over FIU since 1996. (Fausports.com)
To see just how much energy these pumped into their signals, behavioral ecologist Vielka Salazar at Florida International University in Miami and her colleagues measured how much oxygen they consumed during electric discharges. Salazar discovered the male fish invested as much as 11 percent to 22 percent of their body's energy in their nocturnal electric displays. (MSNBC -- Environment)
The trek begins April 10 at Florida International University and will wrap May 3 in Albany, N.Y. At each campus, a virtual "Battle of the Bands" competition will be held, with one winner ultimately being chosen to open their local show on the main stage ... April 10: Miami (Florida International University)April 12: Richmond, Ky. (Billboard.com)
The man, who police believe is named Jaye, could be a student or a graduate of Florida International University in Miami and may live in the Fort Lauderdale area. More local news. (The Palm Beach Post)
30-day news archives. And we have successful kids because of it," said Cavallaro, who is National Board certified.Sixth-grade teacher Lori Gross said Cavallaro started an after-school physical education club, created a series of short classroom workouts, and hosted fitness fun nights to raise awareness about the importance of healthy eating habits and exercise."If something needs to be done she's always the first to say 'I'll do it,' " said Gross. "She's a real asset to Fairglen. (Florida Today)
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FAU picked up its first win over Florida International University in 12 years on Thursday, February 21 with a score of 64-59. On Saturday, February 23, FAU came within three seconds of getting its second-consecutive win and the program's first against Middle Tennessee State University. (Fausports.com)
Illinois (8-7) enters the tournament on a roll after defeating host Florida International University in the finals of the Golden Panther Inviational last Sunday. Rutgers University (2-2) rounds out the tournament field. (Fausports.com)
Florida International University, which has been polling Cuban American attitudes here since 1991, found last year that nearly two-thirds want a dialogue with the Cuban government, compared with 40% when the poll started 16 years ago. More than 55% supported unrestricted travel to Cuba. (Q13.com, WA)
At that time, in the 1980s, yields were 55 tons per hectare, but have fallen to 22 tons, he said in Miami at a Florida International University conference on Cuba. "It appears that sugar cane ethanol really is an opportunity for Cuba to supplement, replace some of its imported fuel and maybe even to export ethanol," he said. (Planet Ark, United States)
In the post-World War II period, Cuba outranked all countries in the world in the volume of passenger flow to and from the United States, says Lisandro Prez, a sociology professor and Cuba expert at Florida International University in Miami. With jet airplanes, the actual flight is less than half and hour. (MSNBC -- Travel)
In addition to his work at Florida International University, the Miami native has worked in the NFL where he spent two years on Nick Saban's Miami Dolphins staff. His coaching resume also includes stops at 2003 National Champion Louisiana State University and 2002 Florida 6A State Champion Norland High. (Florida State Sports -- Rivals.com)
In addition to his work at Florida International University, the Miami native has worked in the NFL where he spent two years on Nick Saban's Miami Dolphins staff ... " Prior to coming to LSU, Coley was an assistant coach at Norland High School. In 2002, Coley served as the offensive coordinator and assistant head coach, as the team finished 13-2 and won the Florida 6A State Championship. While at Norland, Coley coached several players who had standout college seasons in 2006, including Dwayne... (Seminoles.com)
Castro's apparent successor in Cuba, Raul Castro, lacks his brother's charisma and bluster, said Uva de Aragn, associate director of the Cuban Research Institute at Florida International University. That leaves a few other contenders for the title of top rogue. (AZCentral -- News)
Castro: A survivor with few regrets - 02/19/2008 - MiamiHerald (Anchorage Daily News)
Ral's military now controls about 60 percent of the Cuban economy, according to an analysis by Florida International University economists. He and his generals manage the day-to-day affairs of some of the island's biggest companies. (MSNBC -- International)
"There are few if, any, leaders on the left who do not claim that they were inspired by Fidel," said Eduardo Gamarra, a Bolivian who heads the Latin American and Caribbean Center at Florida International University in Miami and has studied leftist movements closely. "After Fidel is long gone, many -- but especially Hugo and Evo -- will continue to refer to him as their ideological mentor.". (MSNBC -- International)
It took the Soviet Union a generation after Stalin and it was three or four years after Franco before there was change in Spain,'' said Dario Moreno, a Cuba expert at Florida International University. The challenge for the Cuban community in Miami is patience. (The Miami Herald)
Castro: A life of few regrets, no apologies - 02/20/2008 - MiamiHerald (The Miami Herald)
"The big emotional outpouring was when he announced that he [Dr Castro] was stepping aside a year and a half ago," said Dario Moreno, a Florida International University professor who studies Cuban politics. "People haven't seen any signs of change in Cuban policy or increased democratisation. The muted response shows that frustration and disappointment that people are feeling.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
The Owls face neighboring rivals Florida International University on Thursday night at 7 p.m. as part of FAU's "Bury the Burrow, Part III, The Series", followed by a rematch against Middle Tennessee State Saturday at 5 p.m.. The Golden Panthers of FIU comes into Thursday as one of the hottest teams in the Sun Belt. (Fausports.com)
Fidel Castro will step down after 50 years at Cuba's helm - 02/19/2008 - MiamiHerald (The Miami Herald)
Pac-10 Conference - Conference of Champions Official Athletic Site. Conference of Champions. (Pac-10.org)
Liann Casey of Miami, Florida, Florida International University Although my school's campus has its own police, I hardly see them and I feel like there is no quick way to access them in an emergency situation ... My current school, Florida International University, does not yet have any of these safety implementations and my nerves suffer for it. (CNN -- US)
Before [my uncle] died, he used to teach at Florida International University and my father and I would get occasional invitations to come and speak at his meat class. We could speak about fish, though. (Boston Globe)
Last weekend saw Missouri knock off 15th-ranked Virginia Tech, 2-1, in the final game of the Florida International University (FIU) Invitational in Miami, Fla. A breakout weekend for newcomer (Riverside, Calif. (Mutigers.com)
Florida Atlantic University's basketball teams will host "Bury the Burrow in Red" Part III -"The Series"- against Florida International University. The FAU men's team will tip-off on Wednesday, February 20 at 7 p.m., and the women will face FIU on Thursday, February 21 at 7 p.m.. (Fausports.com)
Moving To The Next Level Malcom Davis (left) and Aaron Davis sign their letters of intent to play football in college at Rutgers University and Florida International University, respectively ... Johnson signed with Rutgers University and Davis signed with Florida International University. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
-The No. 21 Missouri softball team finished its first tournament of the season, the Florida International University (FIU) Invitational, with a 3-2 record after besting No. 15 Virginia Tech, 2-1, at University Park in Miami, Fla. Sophomore lefty (Raymore, Mo. (Mutigers.com)
- Playing their third game in two days at the Florida International University (FIU) Invitational at University Park, the No. 21 Missouri softball team blanked Texas-Arlington, 4-0, to improve to 2-1 on the season. The Tigers combined for six hits in the game, with senior power-hitter (Mascoutah, Ill. (Mutigers.com)
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