Graduation Day Jun 27, 2009
Behind the scenes with Brandon Jennings, Ricky Rubio at NBA draft - Luke Winn - SI.com. Posted: Friday June 26, 2009 11:54AM; Updated: Friday June 26, 2009 12:38PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Arash MarkaziACTION SPORTS Jun 27, 2009
Dennis Enarson set to make splash at Nike 6. 0 BMX Open - Arash Markazi - SI.com. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
FIU nixes cheerleading as part of $1 million cuts Jun 26, 2009
FIU cuts six percent from budget, eliminates cheerleading - NCAA Basketball - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday June 24, 2009 3:36PM; Updated: Wednesday June 24, 2009 4:33PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
House panel probes lawmakers' travel Jun 26, 2009
Five Democrats under scrutiny for trips to Caribbean conferences ... WASHINGTON - The House of Representatives' ethics committee is investigating whether five Democratic lawmakers, including two committee chairmen, received improper gifts in travel to Caribbean conferences in 2007 and 2008. (MSNBC -- Politics)
ODDBALL ITEMS: More 'proof' that sex & sports don't mix Jun 25, 2009
Alex Rodriguez suspicious slump, sex and sports, Sean Avery, more - John Rolfe - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday June 24, 2009 3:01PM; Updated: Wednesday June 24, 2009 4:28PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
SC governor's career launched by wife he betrayed Jun 25, 2009
During Mark Sanford's first gubernatorial campaign in 2002, Jenny ran the show from the basement of their Sullivans Island beach house while he fretted as the wind blew his charts off of tripods during outdoor press conferences. They are more thrifty than glamorous: She shops at Wal-Mart and he's been known to wear a frayed blue blazer. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Serena breezes into third round Jun 25, 2009
Serena Williamsbreezes into Wimbledon third round - Tennis - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday June 24, 2009 11:40AM; Updated: Wednesday June 24, 2009 3:19PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
LETTER: Obama breaking the law 'in the public interest' Jun 25, 2009
"Pitney asked his arranged question. Reporters looked at one another in amazement at the stagecraft they were witnessing. White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel grinned at the surprised TV correspondents in the first row. The use of planted questioners is a no-no at presidential news conferences, because it sends a message to the world -- Iran included -- that the American press isn't as free as advertised. But yesterday wasn't so much a news conference as it was a taping of a new daytime... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Notebook: Lots of hoops, a little Rien Long Jun 24, 2009
Mike DeCourcy of Sporting News magazine ranks five conferences ahead of the Pac-10 for next season. a prime candidate for the one remaining basketball scholarship at WSU next season, arrived in Pullman on Monday for his official campus visit. (Cougfan.com)
* Everywhere man Jun 24, 2009
The Landis Hotels and Resorts Group president had a packed schedule promoting Taiwan at conferences overseas and showing off the countrys eastern region to groups of diplomats, among other things. Hailed as the godfather of Taiwans hotel industry (), Yen, 62, has one of the most recognizable and respected faces in the countrys tourism sector. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Entrepreneurial Tightrope Jun 24, 2009
Because a medical doctor had told her there was a market for her product she returned to the medical community by setting up a display at medical conferences and conventions. She found that clinics and small hospitals were eager to purchase Casttoo. (USA Today -- Money)
Leader in supplement industry says study flawed Jun 23, 2009
Posted: Monday June 22, 2009 8:04PM; Updated: Monday June 22, 2009 8:04PM. DENVER (AP) -- A leader in the supplement industry chafes when he hears sports leaders blame his multibillion-dollar industry for their steroid problems, citing studies that claim large percentages of their products are tainted. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
FutureGen gets boost, with more to be done Jun 23, 2009
The administration needs to help the effort by making positive comments about FutureGen s importance at international energy conferences and to other third parties who ask the White House about its energy program priorities. The funding gap is somewhere between 700 million and 900 million, using the most recent cost estimates. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Bryan ArmenGrahamInside Boxing Boxing boasts its first legitimate heavyweight champion in years. Jun 22, 2009
Boxing has its true heavyweight champion - Bryan Armen Graham - SI.com. Posted: Saturday June 20, 2009 10:21PM; Updated: Sunday June 21, 2009 12:48PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
City attendees say conference is important Jun 22, 2009
Be Real wrote on Jun 21, 2009 5:01 PM:" C'mon people...a council and city staff that gets insulated because they don't ever attend outside conferences to get perspective tend to apply old solutions to new problems the city will face. If the city is to handle effectively the challenges they face not only today but those of tomorrow...attending and participating in conferences like referenced are important. It becomes an investment for the communities welfare. It doesn't sound to me like undue... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Crossfire towns Jun 22, 2009
Children from Mexico cross to Columbus, N.M., for school, but parent-teacher conferences are no longer held on the Mexican side ... Faculty from Columbus's elementary school, where two-thirds of the 500 students come from Mexico, typically do parent-teacher conferences in Mexico three times a year. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
What fathers really need to create a happy family Jun 21, 2009
The 1950s Dad did not take paternity leave or attend parent-teacher conferences. He certainly wasn't at the school play or helping in the preschool classroom. (Albany Times Union)
Experts: Dads embrace active parenting Jun 21, 2009
77 percent attend parent-teacher conferences, up from 69 percent. . (AZCentral -- News)
UM spending frustrates Schweitzer Jun 21, 2009
K wrote on Jun 20, 2009 12:21 PM:" I think it is unfortunate that Schweitzer made such a boldly negative statement obviously before he looked further into the matter. The positions were cut from Dining Services because of a lack of summer bookings (such as weddings or conferences) not because of a lack of incoming students. Rather, UM saw a record enrollment last year which does, in fact, merit the consideration of a new administrator to help manage those students' needs. Dennison is looking out... (Missoulian, MT)
Parents turn to cell phones as high-tech rattles Jun 21, 2009
And Tracie Stier-Johnson lets her young daughters answer trivia questions on her phone while waiting in the doctor s office or at parent-teacher conferences. You can only play I spy so many times, said Stier-Johnson, 40, of Racine, whose daughters like the Who Wants to be a Millionaire game she loaded on her iPhone. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Portuguese men talk about their role in the world Jun 21, 2009
Homem was the fourth in a series of conferences about the Portuguese-speaking community sponsored by MAPS and other community organizations. MAPS has provided health and social services to the Portuguese-speaking community since 1970. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Skateboarder Hawk glides through White House Jun 20, 2009
Pro skateboarder Tony Hawk takes a glide through White House - More Sports - SI.com. Posted: Friday June 19, 2009 7:39PM; Updated: Friday June 19, 2009 7:42PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
'TUF' finale Jun 20, 2009
At press conferences, he's the one who never uses the term "ring rust." He's grateful to his summer camp judo teacher for teaching him how to fall. He loves studying MMA history but never again wants to see the Joe Son-Keith Hackney bout. (USA Today -- Sports)
Wizards' Conrad comes by his comedy naturally Jun 20, 2009
Wizards' Jimmy Conrad comes by his comedy naturally - Soccer - SI.com. Posted: Saturday June 20, 2009 1:16AM; Updated: Saturday June 20, 2009 1:16AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Green tea may affect prostate cancer progression Jun 20, 2009
Special conferences throughout the year present novel data across a wide variety of topics in cancer research, treatment and patient care. The AACR publishes six major peer-reviewed journals: Cancer Research; Clinical Cancer Research; Molecular Cancer Therapeutics; Molecular Cancer Research; Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers ntion; and Cancer Prevention Research. (EurekAlert!)
Vickers earns pole for second straight Cup race Jun 20, 2009
Brian Vickers wins another pole with big run at Sonoma - Racing - SI.com. Posted: Saturday June 20, 2009 12:26AM; Updated: Saturday June 20, 2009 12:26AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Book Arts Pacific University hosts a conference dedicated to the art of making books Jun 20, 2009
"When I go to other conferences, people have heard of this one," said Weiss, who has worked in book arts for the past 20 years. She'd started studying calligraphy when she was a manager at Intel, but got hooked on book making and hasn't looked back. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Arizona businessman new owner of Longview-Kelso WCL team Jun 19, 2009
The WCL is an eight-team, wood-bat summer college league that features prospects from the Pac-10, Big West and other major conferences across the country. Some of the top players from the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) also compete in the league. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Night racing to debut Friday at Churchill Downs Jun 19, 2009
Night racing makes debut Friday at Churchill Downs - More Sports - SI.com. Posted: Thursday June 18, 2009 6:41PM; Updated: Thursday June 18, 2009 6:45PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Leagues like Big Sky now scrapping football media days to cut rising costs Jun 19, 2009
Conferences bring in coaches and top players to answer questions from reporters, meet, greet and munch on a buffet ... Nothing is free and now that schools are slashing budgets the Media Day tradition is going away at least this year for some mid-major conferences trying to save money ... Conferences started studying the costs and benefits last year. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Struggling football conferences slice media days Jun 19, 2009
Cash-strapped conferences cut media days - NCAA Football - SI.com ... Cash-strapped conferences cut media days ... Conferences bring in coaches and top players to answer questions from reporters, meet, greet and munch on a buffet. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Playing The Lottery Jun 18, 2009
Donte Greene considers if he left Syracuse too early - NCAA Basketball - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday June 17, 2009 12:31PM; Updated: Wednesday June 17, 2009 12:31PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Rev. Smith begins at United Methodist July 1, as Rev. Pyatt leaves for Mt. Zion Jun 18, 2009
Through a rigorous reading program and timely conferences, I work to keep myself current and growing. He has served churches in Whitehall, Mount Pleasant and East Lansing, Mich. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Glybera(TM) Shows Long-Term Health Benefits Jun 18, 2009
These data were presented at the International Symposium on Atherosclerosis in Boston, one on the most prestigious conferences on arterial disease well-attended by expert physicians. The three year follow-up data for the eight patients from the first clinical trial show a statistically significant, tenfold decrease in the incidence of acute pancreatitis. (PR Newswire)
Family has come to accept autism through children's experiences Jun 17, 2009
The money stays in North Dakota to help families afford treatments and therapies not covered by insurance and send parents to autism conferences. Hardy's situation is at once unique and common for families who have children diagnosed with autism. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
SAN MARCOS: CSUSM dorms attract summer visitors Jun 16, 2009
The company that manages the dorms is renting them out to groups having conferences and other events in the next couple of months ... Teachers having continuing education conferences are another frequent group, he said ... He predicted that this year's dorm rental revenues will be lower because the spiraling economy has probably forced some companies and parents to pass on summer conferences and camps. (North County Times)
ASCHBURNER: Lakers benefitted from a little luck in their title run Jun 16, 2009
Kobe Bryant, Lakers benefited from some luck in winning NBA title - Steve Aschburner - SI.com. Posted: Monday June 15, 2009 12:10AM; Updated: Monday June 15, 2009 12:19AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Defendant in Pitino case claims she was set up Jun 16, 2009
Karen Sypher says she was set up in Pitino extortion case - NCAA Basketball - SI.com. Posted: Friday June 12, 2009 10:13AM; Updated: Friday June 12, 2009 10:13AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
FANTASY CLICKS: Westbrook out of Round 1? Jun 16, 2009
To draft or not to draft Brian Westbrook for your fantasy team - SI.com - Fantasy. Fantasy Football, Fantasy Baseball and More. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Ben Franklin & Jon PickstoneTHE LIMEY Jun 16, 2009
Saluting the best and worst of English Premier League inseason-end awards - Ben Franklin & Jon Pickstone - SI.com. Posted: Friday June 12, 2009 2:25PM; Updated: Friday June 12, 2009 4:10PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Nev. phenom Harper to leave H.S. after 2 years Jun 16, 2009
phenom BryceHarperleaving high school after 2 years - More Sports - SI.com. Posted: Sunday June 14, 2009 6:30PM; Updated: Sunday June 14, 2009 6:47PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Morocco and Mexico sign two cooperation agreements Jun 16, 2009
Under the agreement, these talks will be held alternately in Mexico and Morocco and, eventually, during the annual sessions of the United Nations general assembly as well as in parallel to international conferences. The agricultural cooperation agreement was signed by Morocco's minister of agriculture, rural development and sea fisheries, Mohand Laenser, and Mexico's minister of agriculture, husbandry, rural development, fisheries and food. (Yahoo News -- Morocco)
IAN VERRENDER Jun 16, 2009
So far this year, I have attended three conferences in the northern hemisphere that have addressed the topic of white collar crime, and it has been noticeable that jokes about Australian business have become common at such events. Queensland's own Joh Bjelke-Petersen features in cautionary tales that are told in the northern hemisphere about the shocking state of our business and political institutions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Twitter's impact across sports Jun 6, 2009
There's also the way Twitter, which has become the fastest-growing major Web site in the U.S., peels back the curtain on an athlete's existence, showcasing personality layers never seen at press conferences. When athletes share details of their most mundane tasks, joys and frustrations, fans are fascinated. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Of mice and mussels Jun 6, 2009
The Alaska scientists have been presenting their work at conferences and are hopeful. "When we present to the shellfish growers, I say, this is interesting. This looks very good. But this can't happen overnight. Don't get too excited," she said. (Juneau Empire)
Agent: Favre still retired; nothing new with Vikes Jun 6, 2009
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George DohrmannVIEWPOINT Jun 6, 2009
Oregon Ducks Jeff Kendall, Cole Linehan work tolosegame bodies - George Dohrmann - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday June 3, 2009 11:13AM; Updated: Wednesday June 3, 2009 1:21PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Framingham man is honored for charity work Jun 6, 2009
Offering his finance acumen, he served on the board of directors, led sessions at numerous national conferences and worked with his family's major fundraiser, Making Strides for OI.. At the 5th Annual Massachusetts "Making Strides for OI" Walk-a-thon, Silent Auction and Family Fun Day scheduled for tomorrow, a member of state Sen. (Framingham TAB, MA)
LETTER: It's amazing to see letters critical of Obama Jun 5, 2009
The Prezs press conferences are pretty well controlled so that only Obama friendly questions are asked. (None of those pesky hard core questions like Bush was confronted with) See what the administration has learned already. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Smart Grids Need Even Smarter Governance Jun 5, 2009
EnergyPulse - Insight Analysis and Commentary on the Global Power Industry. Free Newsletter Sign up today for your free subscription to the EnergyPulse Weekly Update - delivered directly to your e-mail box. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Kobe absolutely electrifying as Lakers romp Jun 5, 2009
Kobe Bryant nearly unstoppable in Game 1 Finals win over Magic - NBA - SI.com. Posted: Friday June 5, 2009 1:34AM; Updated: Friday June 5, 2009 2:54AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Rubio's Restaurants Engages Liolios Group to Lead New Investor Relations Program Jun 5, 2009
Liolios Group will also schedule a number of conference calls, road shows, and financial conferences over the next several months, targeting investors and key influencers such as analysts, fund managers, investment advisors, and members of the financial press. To receive a corporate profile on Rubio's Restaurants or schedule a meeting with company management, please contact Liolios Group at (949) 574-3860 or email. (Primezone Releases)
People who call others racist fit four categories Jun 5, 2009
"Making up another factoid, "xdfred"? He and the first lady went to NYC for a DINNER and a PLAY but I believe they then few back (on a small plane and not Air Force One) to DC.And, BTW, do you expect the President of the United States to sleep in a flea bag?I repeat, Bush flew to Crawford all the time and took the press with him. (Surely, even you saw those press conferences on the dusty road to his "ranch" house?All presidents take some private time. All you're doing is parroting Fox News' line... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
TimLaydenInside Horse Racing With one more win, Calvin Borel will claim a place in racing lore. Jun 5, 2009
Calvin Borel goes for third Triple Crown race win at Belmont - Tim Layden - SI.com. Posted: Thursday June 4, 2009 5:57PM; Updated: Thursday June 4, 2009 5:58PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Mario's Run Out of Coins Jun 4, 2009
Beyond closing 13 game-development studios, video game publishers are tightening their belts while, at the same time, desperately trying to show how extravagant they can be by spending millions on parties with famous bands, fancy convention booths, and movie-award-like press conferences at E3, the lavish yearly games convention inLos Angelesthat's more like a boisterous, barker-filled state fair midway than a business gathering. Yet it may get worse before it gets better for the game... (Slate)
SarahKwakInside The NHL How loose is Evgeni Malkin? The Pen is trying his hand at comedy. Jun 4, 2009
Red Wings, Penguins stay loose as Malkin, Datsyuk make joes - Sarah Kwak - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday June 3, 2009 5:19PM; Updated: Wednesday June 3, 2009 5:19PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Thompson receives achievement award Jun 3, 2009
She has volunteered in many capacities at state and international conventions and conferences. She has shared her passion for Depression Era art in Illinois Post Offices to educate through published articles, children s books and various presentations. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
U.S. patients try stem cell therapies abroad Jun 3, 2009
"But you've gone to some conferences, self-taught, right?" CNN asked ... Feinerman said his expertise comes from extensive reading on the subject, and attending international conferences on stem cell research, sometimes as many as six a year. (CNN -- Health)
Donald E. Rounds Jun 2, 2009
Don published more than 120 articles in scientific journals, and presented data at more than 50 United States and European conferences. He also wrote review chapters in laser handbooks and editorial reviews on newly written laser books for the journal Nature. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Burmese Days Jun 1, 2009
Over a four-year period I had occasion to meet her husband, Dr. Michael Aris, at various conferences and awards ceremonies. I came to like and admire the guy. (The American Conservative)
Cyclist Bastianelli gets two-year ban for doping Jun 1, 2009
Cyclist Marta Bastianelli gets 2-year ban for doping - More Sports - SI.com. Posted: Sunday May 31, 2009 7:06PM; Updated: Sunday May 31, 2009 7:06PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Kobayashi tops Chestnut in pizza-eating contest May 31, 2009
Takeru Kobayashi beats Joey Chestnut in pizza-eating contest - More Sports - SI.com. Posted: Saturday May 30, 2009 9:26PM; Updated: Saturday May 30, 2009 9:26PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Roddick, Serena move through to fourth round at French Open May 31, 2009
Andy Roddick sweeps past Marc Gicquel to reach fourth round - Tennis - SI.com. Posted: Saturday May 30, 2009 11:10AM; Updated: Saturday May 30, 2009 6:47PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Warriors are taking up arms against abuse May 31, 2009
Family Wellness Warriors Initiative stages various trainings, including five-day conferences around the state ... "I hope a lot of people who are harming show up to the conferences. I hope they are hearing," Gottlieb said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Opening the Hurt Locker May 30, 2009
Live-streaming conferences, trailers, previews, and more. Co-op hands-on and Level 1 walkthrough video. (IGN FilmForce)
