Retirement From Special PoliceFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:39AMOn Thursday, February 4th, a retirement dinner was held in honor of retiring Captain Felix Jakubowski from the Garden City Special Police. Felix, a resident of the Village for almost forty years, was honored for his 28 years of voluntary service as a Garden City Special Police officer.
Academic notebookFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:18AMNews about public and private school students in Rochester.
ETHIOPIA: Real-life dramaFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:38AMSource: IRIN On stage in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, Mestihet Temane, 27, enacts the story of how, after the death of her parents, a young woman winds up alone on the streets with no money, no confidence and no support.
Chamber honors teachers, studentsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:16AMMT. VERNON — Three local students and a dozen teachers were honored Wednesday morning with scholarships, tuition waivers and grants by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce.
Deans articulate their commitment to the artsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:02PM"In tough times, the arts become expendable." People say it, with exasperation or sadness, when National Endowment for the Arts funding is debated, when government support for community galleries and orchestras is cut, when public school arts programs shrink.
Futsal Festival for schoolsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:14AMPhase Two of the Futsal Festival for Schools 2009-2010 was held between March 1 and 4 with 3 days dedicated to some 40 Primary Schools and another day reserved for Secondary Schools.
School DigestThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:21AMDISTRICT 74
10 Questions with Jeffrey HollandsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:43AMTaking a break from interviewing athletes, Jasmine decided to speak with co-cheerleading captain Jeffrey Hollands ’12 this week. Their conversation jumped around from what it’s like to be the only male cheerleader to flying on the trapeze.
Monkey see, monkey do…Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:35PMAn acquaintance who spent half his life in front of the camera thought it was time for him to go behind the camera and step it up a little. Instead of reading and mouthing scripts, he thought it would be more fun for him to try writing them instead.
UAE needs Emirati journalistsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:29PMLast week an important debate at the Federal National Council (FNC) focused on the importance of having more Emiratis working in the media.
Va.'s McDonnell slow to fulfill campaign pledgesWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:00PMRICHMOND Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell won a landslide victory in November largely because of two broad campaign promises. He was going to deliver key services that Virginians wanted even while shrinking government. And he was ready to lead from Day One, unlike his opponent, whom he mocked for lacking plans for what to do.
Va.'s McDonnell slow to fulfill campaign pledgesWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:00PMRICHMOND Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell won a landslide victory in November largely because of two broad campaign promises. He was going to deliver key services that Virginians wanted even while shrinking government. And he was ready to lead from Day One, unlike his opponent, whom he mocked for...
Oklahoma broadcasting students win 12 state awards in EdmondTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:11PMEDMOND — The Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association has recognized University of Central Oklahoma broadcasting students with 12 awards for their broadcast production and performance in the association’s annual student competition. More than a dozen Oklahoma universities and colleges participated in the Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association student competition which generated nearly 240 ...
Relevant LinksTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:18PMKwale School For the Blind was the only special school that performed on Tuesday. The Nation established that lack of adequate funds disbursed by the government to public schools had stopped many schools from participating in this year's festival.
BAKERSFIELD OBSERVED: A BLOG ABOUT LIFE, MEDIA, POLITICS AND PEOPLETuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:44PMTATUM'S COMEBACK: Behind every fundraiser and worthy cause, there are a thousand inspiring stories. One of them belongs to Tatum Holland, a high-achieving youngster who was diagnosed with cancer when she was just 15 years old. Today, six years cancer free, she is a lively, intelligent, healthy 22-year-old student at Sacramento State, making her parents proud every day.
Sterling scholars ruleTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:06AMEmery High Sterling Scholars attended the awards program on March 2 at the College of Eastern Utah. The students competing gathered at the school where they were judged by their portfolios and judges interview. The judges ...
Education Calendar: 03/09/2010Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:46AMThe Education calendar is published weekly. Submit information, at least two weeks in advance, via e-mail features@record-eagle.com; fax 946-8632; or mail to 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684.
Inqlings: Temple play picked for D.C.Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:02PMTemple University's original drama SHOT! is one of three productions chosen to be performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington. SHOT! is a fact-based drama about the decline of North Philly.
Dinah Books Kathy Najimy, Mo GaffneyMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:08PMDinah attendees will get to see the funny ladies perform together for the first time in five years.
News in BriefMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:11PMNeil Henderson, who earned his master’s degree in Computer Science from USA in 1990, will have a laboratory in the new Shelby Hall named in honor of his $25,000 gift.
TERRY MATTINGLY: A spiritual year at the multiplexFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:06PMSAN ANGELO, Texas —In one of Hinduism’s most sacred poems, the lord and sustainer of the universe chooses to be incarnated in human form — the ancient term is “avatar” — to help the Pandava people fight evil invaders and defend what is right.In director James Cameron ’s blockbuster “Avatar,” a U.S. Marine is transformed by technology into a blue-skinned warrior on a planet called Pandora, where ...
Another University Budget Cut RallyThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:04PMWe begin with the debate over how much to slash spending at Georgia colleges and universities. Thursday afternoon Governor Sonny Perdue said he would not allow the huge cuts outlined earlier this week… even though his own budget called for a cut of more than 260-million dollars. Count on our Fraendy Clervaud. He has the story.
Grand County High’s 2010 Sterling Scholars shineThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:02AMAll seven of Grand County High School’s 2010 Sterling Scholar candidates placed in their respective categories in the 30th annual Southeastern Utah Sterling Scholars competition on Tuesday, March 2.
Student looking forward to overseas visitThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:17AMMIFFLINBURG — A Mifflinburg Area Middle School sixth grader will experience firsthand the cultures of England and France this summer through a student ambassador program. Noah Hornberger, of Mazeppa, will visit Europe for 14 days in July along with about 40 other students from fifth and sixth grades with the People to People Ambassador Program.
Local news and eventsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:29AMGardening workshops slated The Weekend Gardener event is scheduled for Saturday, March 13, at the Gateway Convention Center, One Gateway Drive, in Collinsville. The event is sponsored by University of Illinois Extension. Registration is requested by March 5.
Local news and eventsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:29AMGardening workshops slated The Weekend Gardener event is scheduled for Saturday, March 13, at the Gateway Convention Center, One Gateway Drive, in Collinsville. The event is sponsored by University of Illinois Extension. Registration is requested by March 5.
Dean's listTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:14AM- Patrick C. Joyce, 419 Catherine St., Ashland, was named to the dean's list for the fall 2009 semester at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Joyce is a sophomore majoring in civil engineering in the College of Engineering. - Lauren M. Moyer, Hometown, has b
Dean's listTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:14AM- Patrick C. Joyce, 419 Catherine St., Ashland, was named to the dean's list for the fall 2009 semester at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Joyce is a sophomore majoring in civil engineering in the College of Engineering. - Lauren M. Moyer, Hometown, has b
Georgia Universities Propose Dramatic CutsMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:09PMGeorgia's public universities and colleges say they'll have to cut more than 4000 jobs, eliminate degree programs and dramatically cap student enrollment if they have to make $300 million in cuts next fiscal year. The cuts would mean unprecedented layoffs of tenured professors, says Regents Chancellor Errol Davis, and require the University System of Georgia's Board of Regents to, in effect ...
Georgia Universities Propose Dramatic CutsMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:09PMGeorgia's public universities and colleges say they'll have to cut more than 4000 jobs, eliminate degree programs and dramatically cap student enrollment if they have to make $300 million in cuts next fiscal year. The cuts would mean unprecedented layoffs of tenured professors, says Regents Chancellor Errol Davis, and require the University System of Georgia's Board of Regents to, in effect ...
Awards for budding filmmakersMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:01PMMORE than 300 students were recognised for their creativity in video, animation and audio production at the Schools Digital Media Awards (SDMA) presentation ceremony on Monday.
Awards for budding filmmakersMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:01PMMORE than 300 students were recognised for their creativity in video, animation and audio production at the Schools Digital Media Awards (SDMA) presentation ceremony on Monday.
Ad seeking mistress irks collegiansMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:03AMMore than 50 advertising posters seeking a mistress that were placed in several Beijing arts colleges, including the prestigious Central Academy of Drama, have triggered fierce criticism.
Ad seeking mistress irks collegiansMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:03AMMore than 50 advertising posters seeking a mistress that were placed in several Beijing arts colleges, including the prestigious Central Academy of Drama, have triggered fierce criticism.
City's spending priorities just might be slightly offMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:04AMFirst, I would to thank the city government for having "open meetings" to let the citizens voice their opinions in hopes that it really makes a difference in the outcome of pre-ordained decisions that have already been made by the governing body on...
City's spending priorities just might be slightly offMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:04AMFirst, I would to thank the city government for having "open meetings" to let the citizens voice their opinions in hopes that it really makes a difference in the outcome of pre-ordained decisions that have already been made by the governing body on...
Tinikling takes spotlight at CCP Open House FestivalSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:39AM“Tinikling,” the country’s national dance, became the central featured attraction in the recently concluded Pasinaya 2010: CCP Open House Festival where more than 600 hundred tinikling (bamboo) dancers from various colleges and universities converged at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Front Lawn. The event was one of the 80 shows presented by CCP’s resident companies and some 2,000 ...
Why you shouldn't buy the real stuffFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 3:45AMJoan Rivers is a comedian, writer, red-carpet fashion critic, businesswoman and trailblazer – without her, potty-mouthed Kathy Griffin and Sarah Silverman wouldn't have careers. But, most of all, she is a survivor.
If you have to teach humor it's not funnyThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:28PM&$ &$ Admission into the Beijing Film Academy is often viewed as a sure-fire way of becoming a celebrity because of the many movie queens and kings it has minted. But can it produce a cross-talk (xiangsheng) star? For the first time, the academy is recruiting students to major in cross-talking (basically, stand-up comedy) and comedy performance. In four years, those who graduate from this class ...