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Indianapolis blacks feel pinch of recession Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:51AMEducation, job experience and discrimination are cited for higher unemployment rate and lower income
Relevant Links Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:50AMThe President, who was promoting the prosperity-for-all programme in the district, said the government will also secure a boarding secondary school for the people of Ngoma and the neighbouring areas to ensure that their children get better education.
Peer-to-peer substance abuse program eyed Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:49AMPENNSBURY
Three-county natural gas expo slated for Coudersport Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:49AMThree local counties poised to play a big role in the Marcellus Shale play are ready to put just what they have to offer on display in an expo next week.
Sime Darby Foundation pledges RM5m for climate change research Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:49AMPETALING JAYA: Sime Darby Foundation has pledged RM5mil to Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) to establish a research platform on climate change in the region.
Family Arts Day marks 'Her-story' Month Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:48AMEUREKA -- The Humboldt Arts Council will sponsor “Second Saturday Family Arts Day” from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St.
PM: Human capital development central to NEM Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:48AMBANGI: The development of human capital is one of the central strategies in the formulation of the New Economic Model for the country which will be launched at the end of this month, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said on Friday.
Acclaimed Spanish novelist Miguel Delibes dies at 89 Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:48AMMADRID, Spain - Miguel Delibes, an acclaimed and prolific novelist whose work featured gritty depictions of rural life in post-civil war Spain and psychological analyses of characters facing turning points, died Friday. He was 89.
Simitian bill takes aim at big pension payouts for public employees Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:48AMTapping into public resentment of government pay perks, state Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, has introduced legislation that would put limits on the retirement benefits of government workers.
Retired educator Alan Pagano says he won't run for office Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:48AMSANTA CRUZ -- On the eve of the filing deadline for the June election, Alan Pagano, a longtime educator and former school superintendent, has quashed rumors he will run for superintendent of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education.
Duncan won't cancel Montgomery school visit Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:10PMU.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan will meet with students as planned at Montgomery's Robert E. Lee High School, despite a state legislator's call to cancel the appearance.
Operation Dib-dib-dib: how Nazis tried to infiltrate the Boy Scouts Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:10PMLord Baden-Powell, the founder of the Boy Scouts, responded enthusiastically to a Nazi charm offensive aimed at aligning his movement with the Hitler Youth in the run-up to the Second World War, according to secret MI5 documents.
Celebrating Seuss’ birthday Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:10PMMIFFLINBURG — Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss. The late Theodor Geisel, the author of the popular children’s book series, isn’t around to celebrate it, but you better believe a lot of kids are.
On Their Own at 18 Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:10PMWith their transitional housing program on the chopping block, Santa Barbara’s emancipated foster youth may lose key support.
Cabin Fever Reliever Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:08PM46109 The Times/Jeremy Reed Melissa Andreatta makes a cookie bouquet Saturday at Grand Ridge Grade School during the 13th annual Cabin Fever Reliever. The La Salle County Association for Home and Community Education organized the day of learning
Teachers’ jobs may be cut Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:13AMThe DeKalb County Board of Education will hold a work session later this month to discuss the impact of what could be an “Armageddon” budget scenario for the system.
Dorff, Erickson vie for Green Bay City Council spot as Jeffreys steps down Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:13AMThe race for Green Bay City Council District 7 gives voters a choice between a seasoned politician and a fresh face.
Macks Creek Baptist gearing up for 100th anniversary Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:13AMMembers of the Macks Creek Baptist Church plan to move out of their 1950s-era brick building and into a new building that will house a sanctuary, church offices, ample classroom space, library, conference room and nursery, among others.
Boomers help out for free Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:12AMCHICAGO - Stuffing envelopes is out - and meaningful work experience is in - for a new generation of volunteers.
What we deserve as American citizens Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:12AM“What do they expect?” That was my dear wife’s retort to the morning news that delivered — as it so often has these past two years — the bad news that more colleges and universities were cutting valuable education programs while K-12 schools across the country were increasing class sizes and cutting schoolbooks, art classes, music instruction and practically every other pursuit that makes our ...
New campaign hopes to feed more hungry children Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:12AMThe Area Health Education Center of Southern Nevada holds a summer day camp for children from minority and low-income families, but staff members found a lot of money and time went toward keeping the children fed.
Artist spotlight: Joseph Moroz of Rochester Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:12AMJoseph Moroz of Rochester captures the intricate details of Rochester with his camera.
OTC outsourcing will allow students to receive financial aid refunds via direct deposit Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:12AMStarting this summer, students at Ozarks Technical Community College will no longer need to stand in line for their financial aid refund checks.
M Resort complaint pressures Legislature to examine legality of special session money raid Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:11AMThe M Resort is not the only entity that is considering suing the state over the $62 million the Legislature took from Clark County’s Clean Water Coalition.
Squeezing the bureaucracy, lawmakers get creative Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:11AMWhat was billed at its onset as the biggest fiscal crisis in Nevada history ended with the state’s social safety net, such as it is, intact. The state’s services for the poor, even after $83 million in cuts to the Health and Human Services Department, will largely continue as before.
Schools still counting Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:26PMDEARBORN/DEARBORN HEIGHTS -- School administrators are still tabulating the official numbers from February’s Count Day, hoping for good numbers.
Homer School District could cut 40 jobs Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:25PMWith half its budget coming from the state, the Homer Central School District is bracing for budget cuts and those cuts will run deep. Our Tamara Lindstrom tells us the school board is looking to lose nearly ten percent of school staff.
What's on: Sun's picks Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:25PMEvents listing for Sun, Mar 7th
Clegg pledges extra schools cash Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:25PMLiberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg is set to offer state schools and colleges a deal, calling on teachers to 'raise their game' in return for the £2.5 billion of extra investment his party is promising to put into education.
Run in the “Bubba Shuffle” to raise money for child abuse awareness Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:24PMApril is national child abuse awareness month and Abby Kratoska along with the Brown family of Denison organized the First Annual Bubba Shuffle to raise money, which will be donated to the Mercy Child Advocacy Center.
Opportunities good for home buyers Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:24PMThe conventional wisdom is that now is one of the strongest buyer’s markets for homes in a long time. Despite cautions that buying a home is a substantial investment and it is never a good time to bite off more than you can chew, it seems like a good time to buy a home.
MARTIN SAMUEL: The schoolboy error of thinking MPs are clever Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:22PMMy politics A-level went to see local MP Vivian Bendall at his Westminster offices. The results were not pretty. Bendall, taken by surprise, did not convince.
Site of planned west Springfield early childhood center worries parent Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:22PMShe doesn't like the site because a tavern is nearby, and a registered sex offender also lives in the neighborhood.
Peace through education Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:34AMStudents and staff at the Clifton E. Lawrence School raised more than $1,000 collecting Pennies for Peace last month. The program was initiated after the students read Listen to the Wind’ by Greg Mortenson, in which he tells about how he and his non-profit organization build schools in remote villages in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Mortenson believes that education is the way to peace. Olivia ...
Professional development for teachers provided by Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:34AMThe Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach has been awarded a grant through the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs to provide free training workshops to teachers interested in incorporating music therapy into their classrooms.
Jobless situation in the county looks dire Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:34AMThe New York State Department of Labor (DOL) on Thursday released its monthly statistics for January 2010, with Oswego County posting the second highest unemployment rate in the state at 11.6 percent.
SUNY Oswego on national honor roll for service Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:34AMThe engagement of SUNY Oswego’s students in the community, and professors’ use of service learning in classes have again earned the college recognition on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
Traditional barbershop still on the cutting edge Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:33AMRelaxing for a moment at the Des Peres Barber Shop, Manny Fleischer, 69, recalls that in 1957, when he started barbering, an adult hair cut was $1.75.
Video: Day of Action Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:33AMThousands of students take to the streets across San Diego as part of a the National Day of Action for Public Education. 3/4/10
Let's be like Lloyd: Look for fire hazards Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:33AMLloyd Montgomery is the fire marshal for Rock Community. As with many fire inspection offices around the area, Lloyd and his hard working inspection staff are often the unsung heroes of the fire service.
NCSD to apply for $8.4 million in ARRA funds Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:33AMThe economic stimulus money flowing from Washington, D.C., through the states could be a financial boon for the Natrona County School District.
Homeschooling expanding beyond kitchen table Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:33AMEvery time Lydia Wood visits her mother and siblings, it's a class reunion.
Community Milestones Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:42AMDeLoach named partner Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP recently named Trey DeLoach partner. DeLoach, a Papillion High School graduate, received his B.S. in Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He earned his M.S. in Educational Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1987, and J.D. from the Creighton University School of Law in 1991, where he graduated first in his class.
Education Milestones Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:42AMBuglewicz receives scholarship At the Nebraska State Thespian Festival held by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln, Trent Buglewicz applied for and received a $600 scholarship to the college of his choice. He was one of the top scholarship recipients in the state of Nebraska. Buglewicz is a senior at Papillion-La Vista High School and will be attending UN-L in the ...
Tory budget won't tighten spending just yet Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:42AMFaced with a weak economy and enduring jobs crisis, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has little choice but to continue Ottawa's spending on urban renewal, skills training and other measures to help recession-battered Canadians.
Former pilot from Lake Stevens shares a connection sparked by charity, love of travel Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:41AMOver coffee and homemade cookies, two couples sat talking Thursday at a home on the Lake Stevens shoreline. Denny and Darlene Brawford are retired. He was a 747 pilot who flew for Pan American and United Airlines. Their friends Dieudonne Kamate and his wife, Stephanie, are young newlyweds.
Learn Quickbooks and do your own taxes Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:41AMFLEMINGTON — Polytech Adult Education Division has moved the start date of its 10 QuickBooks evening classes to Thursday, March 18 to accommodate students interested in doing their own taxes this year.
City councilmember, county commissioner won't seek another term Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:39AMWAVERLY – The deadline for incumbents to file for the May 10 primary election has come and gone and time is running out for non-incumbents to file.
Tee Keat: MCA to pursue efforts to help UEC students Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:39AMKOTA KINABALU : MCA will continue with its efforts to see students from Chinese independent schools holding Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) qualifications gain entry into public universities, said its president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat.
School board hopefuls must file by Monday Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:39AMResidents of Lambertville, West Amwell and Stockton who want to run for school board seats in the April 20 election have until 4 p.m. Monday to file petitions.