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Trumpeting the Catalan Language, by Law, in Small Type on the Big Screen Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:04PMA local bill requiring that at least half the copies of every film from outside Europe be dubbed in Catalan is the latest attempt to assert Catalan culture.
Rockville celebrates its flowering relationship with Pinneberg Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:32PMRockville Mayor Phyllis Marcuccio (left) accepts a painting of a rose from Burgermeisterin Kristin Alheit of Pinneberg. Germany, Rockville's sister city, during a ceremony at Glenview Mansion this afternoon. The rose, grown in Pinneberg, is dedicated to Rockville.
Saratoga's German exchange student lands right where he wanted to be—in the 'Golden State' Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:30PMA love of soccer makes Manuel Stimmer a perfect fit with his host family
Feds: California man ran student visa fraud ring Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:46PMSANTA ANA, Calif. — Eamonn Higgins has never earned a college degree in his own name, but prosecutors allege that for the past seven years the 46-year-old has been going to school non-stop for dozens of other students.
W-G School pay-to-play fee increases Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:26AMBy KRISTA HAYES Staff Writer WAYNESFIELD — Those Waynesfield-Goshen junior high and high school students wishing to participate in athletics next school year will now have to pay more out of their pocket.
4-2 board considers new scoreboards Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:22AMBon Homme School Board viewed three drawings of scoreboards for the football field and the main gym. Estimated cost is $13,420 for the football field scoreboard and $19,371 for the main gym scoreboards.
Local scholarships more than $190,000 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:12AMLocal scholarships generate over $190,000 in funding to area students. School officials said that total doesn't include individual scholarships achieved by the students in such areas as music, athletics and academics that likely would bring the total to over $350,000.
HGTC students spring break abroad (with video) Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:32AMSpring break is on, and whether college students head south to see Mickey or home to visit Mom, most will be seizing the opportunity to leave campus life behind for a week.
Carpe Diem International Education Offers Head Start On College Credit Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:20AMCarpe Diem International Education, a Portland, OR-based gap year program provider now offers students the opportunity to earn up to 36 university-level college credits. Carpe Diem students are also eligible for FAFSA funding support. Eligibility for university-level credit at a reasonable price is a rare opportunity for the majority of students seeking gap year experience. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010 ...
EDUTECH to host education learning solutions from April 20 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:05AM08 March 2010 Muscat - Edutech (Education Technology and Services Show) to be organized under the GHEDEX banner will present informative tools and innovations in technology based education on April 20 to 22 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre.
Carpe Diem International Education Offers Head Start On College Credit Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:01AMCarpe Diem International Education, a Portland, OR-based gap year program provider now offers students the opportunity to earn up to 36 university-level college credits. Carpe Diem students are also eligible for FAFSA funding support. Eligibility for university-level credit at a reasonable price is a rare opportunity for the majority of students seeking gap year experience.
Conan O'Brien's Twitter Buddy Sarah Killen Talks to Tonic! Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:39PMSarah Killen — the only person Conan's following on Twitter — chats about her decision to use all the new attention for good.
Education cuts may never be healed after session Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:35AMLAS VEGAS - History suggests that Nevada's public schools may never recover from the budget cuts being required of them by legislators after last weekend. Consider what has happened since 2001, when the Clark County School District increased class sizes in grades 4 through 12 in order to save tens of millions of dollars. Larger classes meant fewer teachers to pay. "I thought we would work our ...
Education cuts might never be restored, officials say Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:58AMLAS VEGAS -- History suggests that Nevada's public schools might never recover from the budget cuts being required of them by legislators after last weekend.
Ask Rick: tape transfers, sharing files, US TV, email signatures and editing icons Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:32AMOur digital doctor solves your technical troubles
Woman honored for job success Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:22AMLANSING — Michigan Works! Association honored Camille Ostrom of Gaylord for obtaining gainful employment through a Michigan Works! Agency at the 2010 Michigan Works! Association Alumni Celebration.
Pentagon shooter little known by neighbors Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:08AMJohn Patrick Bedell was a brilliant and seemingly gentle computer whiz, yet so withdrawn that people in this rural community where his parents and grandparents are civic leaders knew little about him -- until he opened fire at the Pentagon this week.
Expert says county needs alliance Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:06AMA consultant hired to improve health-care access and quality in La Plata County has made eight recommendations to the community coalition that hired her.
Viva Vivace: Arts school strikes sparks Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:05PMFanning an ember into a flame requires fuel and oxygen. At Vivace School of Music and Arts in Harbor Springs and East Jordan, these elements are tools of the trade. By combining their passion with the belief that anyone with the desire can be inspired, creative instructors and students together have kindled a bonfire.
Six from area in the running for Jeffersons Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:53PMMATTOON — Six area residents who have provided a variety of public service have been named as 2010 Jefferson Awards recipients in honor of their community service.
Pentagon gunman had a history of mental illness Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:24PMPentagon gunman had a history of mental illness
Button presses for break up of regional district Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:50PMMENDHAM TWP. - James Button, the outspoken regional high school board member, made his case to the Township Committee on Monday, March 1, for a re-regionalization of the district to create one, grades K-12 district for the Mendhams and Chesters and another grades K-12 district for Washington Township.
Malibu Actress Nan Martin dies at 82 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:45PMVeteran actress of stage, television and the movie screen, Nan Martin, died Thursday this week. She was 82.
LSU system wants to reduce number of hours needed to graduate Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:38PMBATON ROUGE, La. - The LSU Board of Supervisors passed a resolution that would reduce the number of credit hours most students would need to take in order to receive a bachelor's degree in what they say is an effort to make it easier to graduate. Currently, LSU campuses including the University of New Orleans require between 120 and 130 credit hours of courses to graduate, depending on a student ...
News briefs: March 6, 2010 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:49PMCounty budget forum online Multnomah County has a new online forum for residents who want to share ideas and suggestions for how the county should spend its money on health and safety programs in 2011. Visit multco.us and click on the links under “What’s New.” A community ...
High Point University President to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:45PMADVISORY -- What: High Point University will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City's Times Square.
What a 21st Century Education Means to You Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:31PMdiv.imgleft { padding-bottom: 0px; padding-right: 5px; float: left; } Earlier this week the White House posed a question on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn as part of the “Education in Focus” feature on WhiteHouse.gov. We asked “What Does a 21st Century education mean to you?”and you had some really interesting answers. Here’s a sample of what our fans, followers and group members had to say ...
RHS photo gallery coming Monday Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:42PMThe Rossview High School Hawks started soaring in 2001.
Mayor to pay for visit to China Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:57AMHATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) - Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree says he's paying his own way on a trip last this month to Linyi, China. DuPree tells the Hattiesburg American that he will travel with his wife instead of taking two members of his administration as he had previously announced.
BAM shares stumble on plan to raise $341 million Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:40AMShares in Dutch construction and civil engineering firm BAM Group fell sharply Thursday after the company said it will tap investors for more cash, while other European construction firms, including Balfour Beatty and France’s Vinci, had a mixed session after their results.
OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST Community Calendar Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:32AMOak Leaves and Forest Leaves welcome items for the Community Calendar, as well as items for Business Briefs, Campus News, Community Briefs, School Digest and Newsmakers. Items must be received minimum of 10 days prior to publication; earlier is better.
‘Privileged’ blamed for college barriers Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:46PMAn associate commissioner for the Missouri Department of Higher Education didn’t mince words this morning as he pointed fingers at college officials and K-12 representatives for being part of the systematic barriers that stand between low-income and minority students and a college education.
Microsoft confirms free Office 2010 upgrade deal Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:26PMComputerworld - Microsoft's chief financial officer confirmed today that the company will offer a free upgrade to the upcoming Office 2010 suite starting this month.
Bridgepoint Education Reports Net Income, Revenues Soaring Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:01PMBridgepoint Education, a San Diego•based business that offers online college degree...
Market Commentary and Intraday News Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:41AM(AP:BRUSSELS) The European Union said Tuesday it will give euro5.7 billion in aid to almost 20 neighbors that cannot join the EU but have been promised easy access to its market of 500 million consumers.
Liberty University Selects TECSYS' Warehouse Management Software Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:34AMTECSYS' WMS Will be the University's Distribution Hub
Research and Markets: The Complete Learning Disabilities Directory 2010 Edition Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:09AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Complete Learning Disabilities Directory 2010 Edition" report to their offering.
Starrett, Covington crowned 2010 Azalea Ball king, queen Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:05AMKeith Starrett and Lissa Covington were crowned the McComb Junior Auxiliary’s king and queen at the 2010 JA Azalea Ball Saturday night at the McComb National Guard armory.
With rental stores closing, DVD kiosks, subscriptions see growth Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:05AMLAS CRUCES — In the past two-and-a-half years, three Blockbusters and one Movie Gallery within the city shut their doors for good, while video kiosks and movies-by-mail services continue to increase.
Archipelago Learning Releases New ‘End of Instruction’ Courses in Oklahoma as Part of Study Island Program for K-12 Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:01AMNew Study Island Oklahoma, online EOI courses improve student performance and provide data to improve teacher quality
ASSE seeking volunteers to serve as area representatives Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:19AMTORRINGTON — ASSE International Student Exchange programs (ASSE) is seeking volunteers to serve as Area Representatives in your local community. ASSE provides academic year and semester exchange programs in the United States for high school students from around the world. Students are 15 and 18 years of age, have passed a series of academic and character requirements and are awaiting an ...
OU students in Chile safe after quake Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:10AMTwo OU students studying in Chile are safe and well after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck the South American nation early Saturday morning. OU Education Abroad Director Jack Hobson said the office has ensured the safety of the students abroad.
Saturday, March 20 2010 Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:07PMTreasure Books: Selections from the Caroline M. Hewins Collection of Children’s Literature , is an exhibition developed by guest curator Leonard Marcus, leading historian on American children’s books.
Saturday, March 13 2010 Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:06PMMarch 13, 2010, P.M. The Tchaikovsky Ballet Theatre dances a sparkling production of Sleeping Beauty, often considered the finest achievement of classical ballet. From its marvelous cast of dancers to its glorious Tchaikovsky score, the production is simply magical in every way.
Princeton will host Ivy Council meeting in fall Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:06PMRoughly 20 Princeton students traveled to Yale last weekend for the Ivy Council’s tenth annual Ivy Leadership Summit, “Fearless Leadership in the 21st Century,” to participate in panels, workshops and networking events.
SU-Villanova game so hot, college student tries to trade laptop for tickets Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:21PMThis article written by Paul Brockwell Jr. What was once only a $34 ticket to tonight’s Villanova game is now worth a laptop.
PLAN YOUR WEEK AHEAD Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:42AM(Feb 27, 2010) - The winter wonderland of the Olympics winds down this weekend. Don't miss the closing ceremonies on TV tomorrow at 8 p.m. from B.C. Place in Vancouver. Here in Hamilton, you will find the Ancaster Lifestyle Home Show, the annual Hawkwatch and registration for local recreational programs.
Stumbo vows to stop cuts to higher ed Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:54AMFRANKFORT — House Speaker Greg Stumbo sharply criticized the president of the Kentucky Community and Technical College system Friday for calling for affordable tuition while receiving a total compensation package of about $600,000 a year.
What To Do Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:30AMWhat To Do is a free listing of special events in the city and region. Priority will be given to community groups, non-profit organizations and family activities. It is not intended as a free listing for businesses which have other promotional options within the newspaper.
DetailsDetails Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:56PMA list of events in and around Centre County. To submit information for DetailsDetails, e-mail Heather Longley or call 814-231-4617.