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'The Kid': A Hellish Upbringing Falls Short On Heart Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:24AMSapphire's follow-up to her dark, poetic 1996 debut novel Push lacks the brilliant indignation of its literary parent. Rather than being revelatory, the tone of The Kid is unrelentingly grim.
When the going got tough, Travis Snider slugged it out Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:49AMBehind Snider's quick return to the Jays is a story of turbulence and tenacity, and of lessons learned from repeated bereavement.
Saturday, July 16, 2011 Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:34AMBehind Snider's quick return to the Jays is a story of turbulence and tenacity, and of lessons learnt from repeated bereavement.
No teacher left unsupported would improve 'No Child Left Behind,' Sen. Jeff Merkley told at Senate hearing Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:54PMLandmark federal education law could be reauthorized this year, and Oregon's senator on the education committee sought, and got, detailed testimony on how to make the law work better for Oregon schools
Baseball overflows with second-half stories Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:07PMBaseball's first half served up six tight division races. The second half promises much, much more.
NBA lockout leaves players scrambling for other options Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:28PMSo, what exactly is a locked-out draft pick, one without the protective cushion of past six-figure paychecks, supposed to do in this summer climate of NBA uncertainty? Craigslist, you say? Have hoop, will travel. read more
The Irish America Hall of Fame officially opens in Ireland - PHOTOS Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:26AMThe Irish America Hall of Fame is officially inaugurated in Wexford today with Irish Tourism Minister Leo Varadekar doing the honors along with inductee Michael Flatley.
SBVC women’s soccer: inspiring, motivating, educational Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:44PMHere was one of the latest press releases from San Bernardino Valley College, back in mid-April. Monique Thomas, one the Lady Wolverines’ players off their state championship women’s soccer team, was headed to Minot State College in North Dakota.
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Eleven Well-Paying Jobs that Don't Require a 4-Year Degree Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 12:03PMYou don't have to invest four or more years in a college education to make a good living.
1987 replacement games dark, humorous time for NFL Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 6:21PMIt's the fall of 1987. NFL players are on strike and Houston Oilers coach Jerry Glanville is sitting in a room with officers from the Houston Police Department. They're about to watch a surveillance video of two alleged Oilers leaving the picket line to smash the windows out on a bus that brought Houston's replacement players to their first practice. read more
USDA Secretary Heads to Colorado to Tackle Economic Growth, Job Creation Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 5:38PMThis past Friday, Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack headed to Colorado to address economic and employment problems.
NFL strike of 1987 was full of drama and hilarity Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 7:13PMMINNEAPOLIS -- It's the fall of 1987. NFL players are on strike and Houston Oilers coach Jerry Glanville is sitting in a room with officers from the Houston Police Department. They're about to watch a surveillance video of two alleged Oilers leaving the picket line to smash the windows out on a bus that brought Houston's replacement players to their first practice. read more
CFT: Tide's Richardson victim of hit-and-run Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 12:52PMWhile the specifics are very scant at this point in time, multiple media outlets are reporting that Alabama running back Trent Richardson was involved in an accident early Thursday morning in which the driver who hit him fled the scene.
Program offers new 'reality' for college hopefuls Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 11:50PMThe man who steers homeless teens and ex-gang members to the Ivy League is expanding to La Jolla, Solana Beach and suburban San Diego.
NFL strike of 1987: What a long, strange trip it was Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 6:01PMMINNEAPOLIS - It's the fall of 1987. NFL players are on strike and Houston Oilers coach Jerry Glanville is sitting in a room with officers from the Houston Police Department. They're about to watch a surveillance video of two alleged Oilers leaving the picket line to smash the windows out on a bus that brought Houston's replacement players to their first practice.
What's the Best Investment: Stocks, Bonds, Homes ... or College? Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 10:04AMThe typical college graduate earns $570,000 more than the average person with only a high school diploma over her lifetime
On toilet-scrubbing Boomers & succession planning Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 8:12AMIn last week’s post , I asked whether the nonprofit art sector in the US constitutes ‘good work’ from the perspective of the artists and staffers working therein. The paragraph on ‘scrubbing toilets’ sparked quite a bit of attention and stimulated several comments on succession planning.
Is the NDA missing in action from Nevada’s economic development? Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 4:11AMAt a lunchtime meeting at Panevino restaurant late last year, Somer Hollingsworth outlined his latest plans to market the Las Vegas Valley, particularly to Southern Californians.
Universities stay below 7 percent tuition cap - barely Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 3:03AMNone of Michigan's state universities have so far tested Gov. Rick Snyder on his threat to impose budget cuts bigger than the 15 percent he already proposed if they raised tuition by more than 7 percent - but most have come close.
Could a smarter grid work in Vermont? It already does, at IBM Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 9:12AMGregory Rieder, an electrical power engineer at IBM, talks about how the company's efforts to utilized smart grid technology has saved millions of dollars for the company.
Michigan universities stay below 7% cap, but barely Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 3:39AMLansing — None of Michigan's state universities have so far tested Gov. Rick Snyder on his threat to impose budget cuts bigger than the 15 percent he already proposed if they raised tuition by more than 7 percent — but most have come close.
Universities stay below 7 percent cap, but barely Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 2:28AMKATHY BARKS HOFFMAN Associated Press LANSING, Mich. None of Michigan's state universities have so far tested Gov. Rick Snyder on his threat to impose budget cuts bigger than the 15 percent he already proposed if they raised tuition by more than 7 percent — but most have come close. Only one of 11 schools' announced increases so far has been below 6.6 percent. College students this fall will pay ...
Litchfield County Comprehensive: Local mayor seeking 5th term in office Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 11:35PMBARKHAMSTED
Universities stay below 7 pct. cap, but barely Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 9:13AMKATHY BARKS HOFFMAN Associated Press LANSING, Mich. None of Michigan's state universities have so far tested Gov. Rick Snyder on his threat to impose budget cuts bigger than the 15 percent he already proposed if they raised tuition by more than 7 percent — yet most have come close. Only one of 11 schools' announced increases so far has been below 6.6 percent. College students this fall will pay ...
Organized Crime In Detroit: Forgotten But Not Gone Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 2:43PMThe Detroit mafia lives in the shadows. It always has, now, more than ever.
Good Morning, Buffalo Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 11:18AMIt's the first weekend of summer, but it sure isn't going to feel like it. A cool front is moving in, the National Weather Service informs us, bringing on-and-off showers for a while, cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid- to upper 60s -- about 10 degrees below where they ought to be.
Birgeneau, in Sacramento, testifies for California Dream Act Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 3:03PMUC Berkeley's chancellor made a return appearance Wednesday in the state Capitol, urging the Senate Education Committee to assist undocumented students in "pursuing the dream of higher education."
MPs debate back-to-work legislation for postal workers Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 10:44AMMembers of Parliament held off their summer break Thursday night as they settled into the House of Commons for a lengthy debate over the government's back-to-work legislation for Canada Post workers.
Speaker challenges Danville to train workers for future skills Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 8:10AMDANVILLE — About 9 percent of the local workforce is unemployed, yet openings for full-time, good-paying jobs with benefits in the Danville area are difficult to fill, according to local economic development officials. read more
Big push for science and math degrees paying off Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 10:01PMOhio’s public colleges and universities have seen a 20 percent jump in students graduating with degrees in science, math and technology-related fields from 2006-2010.Better job opportunities, higher pay and a coordinated effort by educators and lawmakers across the state and the nation focused on graduating students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs have all ...
Districts dishing out dozens of six-figure paychecks for teachers Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 11:55AMSTAMFORD -- Last year, 96 Stamford school teachers collected more than $100,000 in earnings.
FOUNDATIONS OF SUCCESS: No more ceilings on student achievement in Torrington Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 9:07AMPublic school systems don’t market themselves to prospective students the way a private boarding school or college would. If you live in the community, your children are entitled to attend public schools. If you don’t, they’re not.
Father’s Day Frenzy brings much fun Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 11:56PMJohn Facey was beaming with all kinds of pride Sunday during the Napa Valley Swim Team’s Father’s Day Frenzy, an annual summertime swim meet at Napa Valley College’s Olympic sized 50-meter outdoor pool.
Admirers can be pushy Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 3:42PMDEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a professional musician who is often called upon to sign CDs after a performance. I am happy to do this and am fortunate that, oftentimes, there are many people patiently waiting in line for their turn to have their CDs signed.
Devaluing standing ovation Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 5:34AMDear Miss Manners: During the opening ceremonies at my husband’s graduation from a local community college, several awards and accolades were given, as well as honorary degrees bestowed.
Musician's admirers are sometimes out of line Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 11:13PMDEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a professional musician who is often called upon to sign CDs after a performance. I am happy to do this and am fortunate that, oftentimes, there are many people patiently waiting in line for their turn to have their CDs signed.
Musician's admirers are out of line Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 11:11PMInterrupters or not, these are all paying customers whom I hope to keep engaged with my music/performances. [...] you should turn to look the intruder full in the face and, with a regretful but pleasant expression, say, "Let me just finish with the line here and I'll be glad to talk to you." Miss Manners understands that politeness is not necessarily the attraction of a musician. During the ...
Our view: College debt is piling up Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 10:00PMRecent reform measures have lowered interest rates for student loans and provided more flexible repayment plans, but fail to address the underlying problem — the cost of a college education.
Extra readers' letters, June 19, 2011 Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 8:23PMDispatch.com will post extra letters to Dispatch sports editor Ray Stein's Mailbox column that do not make it to print.
Two sides to getting 'malled' by retail Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 2:36AMThe American economy, even in a recession, is driven by consumer spending -- providing 70 percent of gross domestic product.
Personal Finance: Dads' pearls of money wisdom Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 11:34PMLast month, for Mother's Day, we asked a number of noted businesswomen for the best financial advice they got from mom.
Letters to The Editor: June 17, 2011 Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 5:00PMHere are letters to the editor from recent editions of the Daily News
Sequim grads-to-be get $2.6 million boost Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 12:22PMSequim High School’s six valedictorians receive accolades from school administrators at the annual Sequim High School Scholarship Night assembly last week. They are, from left, Amy McAndie, Lucas Shores, Rachel Hardy, Emily Reis, Sara Hankins and Audrey Lichten.
Staten Island high schoolers get degrees in timely fashion but lag in college index Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 11:51PMStaten Island Advance/Nicole BoffaMembers of the Class of 2010 at Staten Island Technical High School STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The rate of students graduating on time in 2010 rose or held steady at most Staten Island public high schools,...
Volunteers are paid to rock the house Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 1:52PMWHAT: Volunteers (United States Army Field Band) WHEN: 7 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Heckart Performing Arts Center, Smith-Cotton High School, 2010 Tiger Pride Blvd., Sedalia ADMISSION: Free, but ticket required. Tickets available at the Democrat, 700 S. Massachusetts Ave.
To Your Health: Treating brain injury some science, lots of support Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 6:11AMHealing the human brain, one of the body’s great mysteries, is a much more complicated issue and oftentimes, there’s little a doctor can do to treat damage to the brain. However, breakthroughs in clinical neuroscience are teaching us that an injured brain often has an amazing potential to heal itself. In many cases, given the proper rest and rehabilitation, an injured brain can actually grow new ...
Grappling with the Costs of College Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 10:42PMFor close to 12 million young American adults, investing time and a considerable amount of money in college is what you'd call "the percentage play": the best path to more cash and accomplishment.
New report scrutinizes higher education costs Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 1:29PMWhile the state's higher education chancellor disagrees, a study suggests state appropriations could be reduced to higher education, whose total revenue has increased in recent years, without dire consequences to Oklahoma's economic growth.The findings of the study, which was commissioned by a conservative think tank, also indicate that Oklahoma's college graduates leave the state at an alarming ...
Is higher education worth it? Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 5:35AMFor many families, the cost of higher education is out of reach, while others can manage it only if they take on debt that could take decades to pay off.