A president, not a savior Aug 28, 2008
When George Washington referred to the office he held, most often it was with the humble term "chief magistrate.". Alas, humility is hard to discern on the modern campaign trail. (Yahoo News)
Some Stocks to Benefit From Aging of America Aug 28, 2008
It's the one with those creepy Abraham Lincoln-steering-a-gondolier commercials, which still might be running, but which I haven't seen since comparing them to George Washington pulling a rickshaw in. The stock has outperformed the Sby just a hair since that story (which, ad badgering aside, was a recommendation of the stock). (SmartMoney)
HEALTH BLOG: Digging into the latest cancer studies Aug 28, 2008
George Washington University neurosurgeon Fabio Roberti says a final diagnosis probably will take a couple more days. Roberti says the most common brain tumor in someone Kennedy's age is a , a rapidly growing glioma that is also called a grade 4 (grade 4 being the fastest-growing) astrocytoma. (USA Today -- Money)
Keokuk School Board reviews handbooks, policies, professional learning communities Aug 28, 2008
Published: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 11:22 AM CDT The Keokuk School Board reviewed and approved a 2008-2009 student handbook Monday that covers the district's four elementary schools, George Washington, Hawthorne, Torrence and Wells-Carey ... New Principal Kim Hartweg at George Washington Elementary School also praised the groundskeepers and building maintenance crews ... On behalf of George Washington teachers, we want you to know when it rained last week, there were no leaks, said Hartweg. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Learn about Freemasonry Aug 28, 2008
Famous Masons in American history include George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Paul Revere, and John Hancock, among many others. The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts was established in 1733 and is the third oldest Grand Lodge in the world. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Men's Soccer Defends DC College Cup Title to Open 2008 Aug 28, 2008
George Washington Men's Soccer ... WASHINGTON, DC - The George Washington men's soccer team opens the 2008 season against George Mason in the first match of the eighth annual DC College Cup at American University's Reeves Field Friday at 2:00 pm ... The George Washington men's soccer team experienced a number of banner moments during the 2007 season. (Gwsports.com)
GW Swimming Names Mitchell Dalton Assistant Coach Aug 28, 2008
George Washington Women's Swimming ... WASHINGTON, DC - The George Washington University swimming program has named former James Madison assistant an assistant coach, GW head coach announced Wednesday. (Gwsports.com)
George Washington Names Josh James and Simon Ogus Athletics Communications Graduate Assistants Aug 28, 2008
George Washington General Releases ... WASHINGTON, DC - The George Washington University named Josh James and Simon Ogus as Athletic Communications Graduate Assistants, GW Sports Information Director announced on Wednesday. (Gwsports.com)
Breaking down the Class of 2009 running backs Aug 28, 2008
George Washington) is the top back out of Virginia this year. He may be one of the most underrated runners in the top 10. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Jumping for joy Aug 28, 2008
"George Washington Memorial Cemetery," said Streelman, who knew the significance of the property but didn't quite understand the proximity to where he would be playing. Though he grew up in Wheaton, Ill. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Magnesium Sulfate for the Prevention of Cerebral Palsy Aug 28, 2008
From the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham (D.J.R.); National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bethesda, MD (D.G.H.); George Washington University Biostatistics Center, Washington, DC (E.T.); University of Utah, Salt Lake City (M.W.V.); National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, MD (C.Y.S.); Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, and University of Tennessee, Memphis (B.M.M.); Ohio State University, Columbus (J.D.I.); Thomas Jefferson... (New England Journal of Medicine)
The Presidency is not on-the-job training Aug 28, 2008
Gator wrote on Aug 28, 2008 7:42 AM:" Lets take the as you have them listed JFK Naval Officer, US Senator 1/3/53 to 12/22/60.Reagan 2 term Governor of the state of California which inturn served as Commander of the California National Guard, President ofScreen actors guild union. Lincoln Refer to Lincoln rediscovered as Imnot a student of Lincoln. George Washington, Commander of the Continental Army!!! Barack Obama You tell me Bob????? No Hits, No Runs, No errors??? ". Bob Hussein Loblaw wrote... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Don’t read my book, says liberal rabble-rouser Moore Aug 27, 2008
They re not real, just messages he s made up for departed friends (Frank Sinatra, Johnny Carson), living friends (Bob Newhart) and some he s never met, such as Lincoln and George Washington. I call myself the Jewish Mark Twain, says Rickles, who acknowledges he d rather publish a book than read one, just the kind of man who might take up Michael Moore on his offer to keep his night stand clear. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
END OF RACISM? Aug 27, 2008
Whites have been messing up the country from George Washington to George Bush, let US show you how we work it now. Biracial Slave Descendent, good luck in trying to overcome you feelings;it will get progressively worse. (New Iberia, LA)
Xavier and A-10 announce men's basketball schedules Aug 27, 2008
XUs home A-10 opponents this season are Charlotte, Dayton, Fordham, George Washington, La Salle, Massachusetts, Saint Louis and Temple ... 2008-09 Xavier Mens Basketball Schedule (8-26-08) NovemberFriday, Nov. 14 IPFWMonday, Nov. 17 ToledoThursday, Nov. 20 Missouri at Puerto Rico Tip-OffFriday, Nov. 21 Fairfield/Virginia Tech at Puerto Rico Tip-OffSunday, Nov. 23 TBA at Puerto Rico Tip-OffSaturday, Nov. 29 Miami (Ohio)DecemberWednesday, Dec. 3 AuburnWednesday, Dec. 10 OhioSaturday, Dec. 13... (WKRC.com, OH)
Pelosi to protesters: 'Can we drill your brains?'... Aug 27, 2008
The Crypt: Pelosi to protesters: "Can we drill your brains?" - Politico. " Receive Daily Updates August 26, 2008 Categories: Pelosi to protesters: "Can we drill your brains. (The Drudge Report)
Letter was off base Aug 27, 2008
" We had some very emotional Founders. Their attitude was without morals, this nation would not be fit to live in. The Father of our Country George Washington said this: " Religion and morality are the essential pillars of civil society. " Noah Webster, author of the first American Speller and the first Dictionary stated: "The moral principles and precepts contained in the scriptures ought to form the basis of all our civil constitutions and laws. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Maryland plays 11 teams that rea... Aug 27, 2008
"Games outside league play include Michigan, George Washington and a return game with Charlotte." ... Other highlights on the schedule include an ACC/Big 10 Challenge matchup in Comcast Center with Michigan, a battle against George Washington in the BBsic at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., and non-conference home games against two opponents which won the regular-season title in their respective leagues - Morgan State (MEAC) and American (Patriot). (Umterps.com)
Spiders Announce 2008-09 Schedule Aug 27, 2008
In conference play, Richmond will play Charlotte, George Washington and Saint Louis in home-and-home series and face the remainder of the A-10 teams once. The Spiders finished fourth in the Atlantic 10 last season and only graduated two seniors. (Richmondspiders.com)
2008-09 SCHEDULE Aug 27, 2008
at George Washington ... vs. GEORGE WASHINGTON. (Richmondspiders.com)
Brittany Schornstein Aug 27, 2008
George Washington General Releases. WEB. (Gwsports.com)
Atlantic 10 releases Men's Basketball schedule Aug 27, 2008
St. Bonaventure's lone extended weekend comes during back-to-back road games at George Washington and A-10 Tournament Champ Temple. The Bonnies and Colonials will square-off on Feb. 19, the only Thursday contest on the Brown and White's entire schedule. (Gobonnies.com)
Rosenberg Testimony to Be Released Aug 27, 2008
Among those seeking release of the material in the Rosenberg and Brothman/Moskowitz cases were the National Security Archive based at George Washington University, the American Historical Association, the American Society for Legal History, the Organization of American Historians and the Society of American Archivists. More from. (Time.com)
Want to be president? Dont take a vacation Aug 26, 2008
They obviously don t teach Cold War history at the law schools at Columbia University in New York or George Washington University in the nation s capital, otherwise Saakashvili, who attended both institutions, would have thought twice about encouragement from the United States for his ill-fated attack. He could have read vivid accounts of U.S. broadcasts, via the CIA-controlled Radio Free Europe, encouraging the Hungarians in 1956 to believe that if they rose against the Soviet occupier, NATO... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
City organization helps lay the table for family reunions Aug 26, 2008
For groups interested in black history, the MAC can find speakers knowledgeable about the Underground Railroad, or who can provide information about the newly excavated President s House on Independence Mall where George Washington kept slaves. Dr. Ione Vargus, director of s , said reunions have grown in the 20 years since she s been studying them, and have now become institutionalized. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Alabama to place 'fat tax' on obese state employees Aug 26, 2008
Jeffrey Levi, executive director of Trust for America's Health and a health policy expert at George Washington University, told that the Alabama requirements could be interpreted as a genetic penalty for those who are predisposed to weight or cholesterol problems. "We need to recognize the complexity of these things," he says. (Los Angeles Times)
Oak Park Methodist completes 8-week summer literacy camp (3) Aug 26, 2008
Other learning experiences included an in-person visit with George Washington (portrayed by James Landolph) who told the story of his life and the early history of the United States. A fascinating program by Peggy Collins traced the history and evolution of the American flag, with each camper receiving a flag of their own. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Holliston resident president-elect of Mass. Bar Association Aug 26, 2008
Yarashus holds a bachelor's degree from George Washington University and earned her law degree from Harvard Law School, cum laude, in 1990. She lives with her four children. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Lady Wildcats spike Eagles in opener Aug 26, 2008
RINGGOLD - The Dan River High School volleyball teams opened their 2008 season with a victory over George Washington. The JV team came from a set behind to defeat GW 2-1, while the varsity team won 3-0 over the Lady Eagles. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Moped Driver Killed In Crash Aug 26, 2008
Shortly after 5 a.m. Sunday, Portsmouth Police say James Warren was riding his moped westbound on Victory Boulevard when he ran and red light and crashed into a pick-up truck at the intersection of George Washington Highway. Warren died at the scene. (WTKR.com, VA)
VA Wildfire Grows Aug 26, 2008
(AP) - A wildfire in the George Washington and Jefferson national forest s is growing. The fire covered 15 acres when it was reported on August 19. (WTVR.com, VA)
A new Cold War in space? Aug 26, 2008
John Logsdon of George Washington University's Space Policy Center expects Congress to allow the waiver, "as long as Russia can be said to be abiding by the terms of the cease-fire (in Georgia)". "There is an issue but I don't think it's so strong to prevent the waiver from passing, as long as Russian behaviour is what it has been agreed to on Georgia," Logsdon told AFP.. (iAfrica.com)
A tighter rein on faith-based initiatives Aug 26, 2008
"They say 'here are the rules' and make the grants, but I think there's a lot of 'don't ask, don't tell' going on," says Ira Lupu, a law professor at George Washington University. The legal line can be ambiguous: A program that offers a meal and includes a voluntary grace would most likely be acceptable, he says, but the programs that deal with some sort of religious character transformation are problematic. (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
11 comments Aug 26, 2008
The nominee will be compared to Moses, George Washington, Frederick Douglass, and Tiger Woods before it's all through. We can only imagine how monstrously upset they'll be that the Republicans dare to assemble and oppose their beatific vision. (Human Events Online)
Men's Water Polo Receives Preseason National Ranking Aug 26, 2008
George Washington Water Polo ... BRIDGEPORT, PA - The George Washington men's water polo team is ranked No. 18 in the preseason Varsity Top 20 poll released by the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Aug. 20. (Gwsports.com)
Biden Brings Foreign Policy Heft To Ticket Aug 26, 2008
Biden's statements provide fodder for "the instant comeback," but such attacks are unlikely to have legs, said Stephen Hess, professor of media and politics at George Washington University. Hess sees Biden playing the bad cop to Obama's good cop and countering "bare knuckles" attacks from Republicans. (Investors Business Daily)
After Fits and Starts, New Hope for Psoriasis Patients Aug 26, 2008
"It's really changed the way we can treat psoriasis," said Dr. Lawrence Green, assistant professor of dermatology at George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. "It really has made life much more tolerable for patients.". Psoriasis occurs when the body's immune system is somehow mistakenly triggered, which speeds up the growth cycle of skin cells, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. (MEDLINEplus)
Andrew Cuero Aug 25, 2008
Scored his other goal against George Washington. Recorded assists against Fordham and Davidson. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Flying v. Driving to NYC Aug 25, 2008
(Be sure to cross the George Washington by 3 p.m. to avoid traffic. and take as much stuff as you want. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Love of lumber Aug 25, 2008
" METAL VS. WOOD: When the college season started in 2008, John Castleberry, the East regional scouting supervisor for the Philadelphia Phillies, says Beckham was a different hitter because of his work with wood. "Early in the spring, you couldn't get him out," says Castleberry, who was head coach at George Washington University for nine years. "His pitch recognition was so much better, and you could see he had started to develop a much better mental approach. " Beckham hit .411 as a junior and... (USA Today -- Sports)
After glow of Games, what next for China? Aug 25, 2008
David Shambaugh, a China specialist at George Washington University in Washington, said the Games were a "win-win" for the party and bolstered its international image. But Shambaugh said that success would be more meaningful if it increased national confidence in a way that allowed China to move past simmering historical grievances that erupted this year, especially during the Tibet crises. (International Herald Tribune)
PNC exec finds it's easy being green Aug 25, 2008
Still, he agreed to set up a meeting with Ms. Flora, and before that session was done, "I had committed to making Firstside a green building, even though it was well under construction. Gary Jay Saulson Position: Director of corporate real estate, PNC Age: 51 Residence: Upper St. Clair Education: Bachelor's in political science, George Washington University, 1979 Previous positions: Director, OREO (other real estate owned) department, PNC Realty Holding Corp. Principal in a real estate... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
News-Review live at DNC: Local high school student gets first hand look at American politics in Denver Aug 25, 2008
After submitting an essay that earned her a spot at the convention through the Junior Statesman Foundation, she returned to the nation's capital through a program at George Washington University designed to explore the American campaign system. Although Kat credits her parents interest in politics with sparking her forays into the field, she admitted they do not always see eye-to-eye. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Don’t read my book, says liberal rabble-rouser Moore Aug 24, 2008
They re not real, just messages he s made up for departed friends (Frank Sinatra, Johnny Carson), living friends (Bob Newhart) and some he s never met, such as Lincoln and George Washington. I call myself the Jewish Mark Twain, says Rickles, who acknowledges he d rather publish a book than read one, just the kind of man who might take up Michael Moore on his offer to keep his night stand clear. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Hometown hero Aug 24, 2008
The country cannot boast an Abraham Lincoln or a George Washington, so Bradman is left to satisfy that national need for an idol, a sporting and cultural force. Personally, I am tempted to call him the "Elvis of cricket", or is Presley the "Bradman of rock and roll?". (BBC News)
Obama Calls Biden 'Next President'; Biden Calls for 'Barack America'... Aug 24, 2008
Political Radar: Obama Misspeaks, Calls Biden 'The Next President'; Biden Calls Obama 'Barack America. Obama Misspeaks, Calls Biden 'The Next President'; Biden Calls Obama 'Barack America. (The Drudge Report)
Talk of the Town: Brain power tips for staying young Aug 24, 2008
According to Dr. Gene Cohen, director of the Center on Aging, Health and Humanities at George Washington University, humans continue to form new brain cells their entire lives. Cohen offered suggestions on how you can improve your brainpower using the latest neuroscience from his book The Mature Mind. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
More of this story Aug 24, 2008
Thompson, who can jump high enough to tickle George Washington s nosehair at Mt. Rushmore, seized the reception against tight coverage and voyaged down to the 25-yard line (a 34-yard pickup) before he was tackled. Dean gobbled up 10 yards on the next play, starting right after the handoff but pivoting back toward the middle and slashing down to the 15-yard line. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Government needs to focus on product safety, not obesity Aug 24, 2008
Jeffrey Axelrad is a lecturer in law at George Washington University. Write him at GWU Law, 2000 H Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20052. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Want to get rid of the kids? Aug 24, 2008
The brevity of the law could trigger litigation over its meaning, said Jonathan Turley, a George Washington University law professor. "This law is obviously written in almost skeletal form," he said. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
GW Falls to Rutgers 3-1 Aug 24, 2008
George Washington Women's Soccer ... Washington, DC - George Washington women's soccer (0-1), playing in their first match of the 2008 season, saw their fast start fall short as Rutgers (1-0) defeated the Colonials 3-1 late Saturday night ... Next up for George Washington is their home opener against last year's Colonial Athletic Association champion Old Dominion. (Gwsports.com)
Fighting fires for 150 years in Mechanicsburg Aug 23, 2008
After much hard work, the fire company was formally constituted on Feb. 22, 1858, and named after President George Washington, who was born on that date. The companys annual awards banquet is held every Feb. 22. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Religion letter errs on many levels Aug 23, 2008
President George Washington also was a devout Christian. In his farewell speech in 1796 he said, "It is impossible to govern the world without God and the Bible. ... Let us with caution indulge in the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that our national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug, 22, 2008 Aug 23, 2008
al); Ben Franklin, John Adams, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson (and all the other true patriots who gave all to found this nation; unlike the many self-serving carpetbaggers of today). When I compare the small-minded, self-serving charlatans currently running for president, be they female, black, old or whatever, I am astounded at the gross lack of greatness, selflessness and integrity in this current crop of weeds, as are millions of my fellow Americans. (North County Times)
ODU Wins Season Opener at High Point, 3-0 Aug 23, 2008
ODU will take the field next on Friday, August 29 at George Washington University ... Old Dominion will take the field again next weekend, as they travel to George Washington University and then to Loyola College (Md. (Odusports.com)
Two Busses Collide On Interstate Highway Aug 23, 2008
State Police say the crash happened on Interstate 80 in the westbound lanes in Roxbury Township about 40 miles west of the George Washington bridge. State police say one bus slid off the overpass and overturned. (KWTX.com, TX)
White House loses 225 days of email Aug 22, 2008
"Generally, when the scope of the work is expected to fluctuate by a factor of nearly ten, I can only take you so seriously," said Steve Schooner, co-director of the Government Procurement program at George Washington University. "Contractors cannot accurately plan for or staff based on such an estimate," said Schooner. (India Times, India)
National Press Club to Host 'NEWSMAKER' Media Briefing on 'A Prescription for National Health Care Reform' Aug 22, 2008
Moderator: Eelco H. Dykstra, M.D., NPC Member, Professor of International Emergency Management, the George Washington University (202-248-4101; ). SOURCE National Press Club. (PR Newswire)
The long road to a scholarship Aug 22, 2008
MacKiewicz will attend George Washington University in the fall. Dommeyer will go to Cal State Monterey Bay. (Lompoc Record, CA)
OBAMA AD MOCKS... Aug 22, 2008
Jonathan Martin's Blog: Obama turns McCain 'houses' into ad - Politico. I'll have to check on that. (The Drudge Report)
Burying Abraham Lincoln Aug 22, 2008
They suggested a resting place in the vault directly beneath the Capitol dome that had been built originally for the remains of George Washington, Thomas Craughwell wrote in Stealing Lincoln s Body (Cambridge, Mass. Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2007: pg. (Suite101.com)
* McCain campaign gains lead in polls over Obama Aug 22, 2008
McCain led Obama 47 percent to 46 percent in a nationwide matchup in the new George Washington University Battleground poll published on Wednesday ... The George Washington survey was the latest poll to show an erosion in Obamas poll numbers, following several weeks of withering attacks by McCain on his national security judgment and celebrity. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
'Pakistanis are likely to fish in troubled waters' Aug 22, 2008
" Former Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs Karl F Inderfurth, now a professor of international relations at George Washington University and foreign policy adviser to the Obama presidential campaign, said, "There have been a lot of reasons that go back several weeks as to how this thing flared up. " But, he too agreed that "there are those who do want to reverse the (peace) process," between India and Pakistan, "and with the distracted political leadership in Pakistan, I... (MyNews.in)
Mount Vernon's Update With History Aug 22, 2008
The $85 million project includes two theaters that will show a Hollywood-style film about George Washington, a multimedia presentation of the crossing of the Delaware River that includes snow falling on visitors, and new displays for the rhinestone shoe buckles he wore at his inauguration, his ceremonial sword and his famous false teeth ... "We want to be the place to start in a study of George Washington," Rees said. (Yahoo News -- Architecture)
Rivals.com Expert Draft Aug 22, 2008
George Washington Reason: Home run speed and never goes down easy. Round 10 55. (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
