Varitek will stay with Red Sox – New York Post
November 11, 2009
Varitek will stay with Red Sox – New York Post
Catcher Jason Varitek has exercised his $3 million option to stay with the Boston Red Sox. Boston declined to exercise its $5 million club option on Monday, and Varitek then had two days to decide whether to exercise his player option at the lower price. The 37-year-old was Boston’s starting
A middle school in North Carolina is selling test scores to students in a bid to raise money. – San Francisco Chronicle
The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Wednesday that a parent advisory council at Rosewood Middle School in Goldsboro come up with the fundraising plan after last year’s chocolate sale flopped. The school will sell 20 test points to students for $20. Students can add 10 extra points to each of two
Bill Clinton Presses Senators to Pass Health Bill – Wall Street Journal
November 10, 2009
Bill Clinton Presses Senators to Pass Health Bill – Wall Street Journal
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Bill Clinton Presses Senators to Pass Health Bill
Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON — Former President Bill Clinton came to Capitol Hill Tuesday to underline for Democrats the political consequences of failing to pass a health overhaul, saying doing nothing was the worst outcome. … Bill Clinton urges Senate passage of health bill President Clinton urges Senate action on healthcare Falling Far Short of Reform |
CNN Student News Transcript: Veterans Day Special Edition – CNN
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CNN Student News Transcript: Veterans Day Special Edition
CNN THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. CARL AZUZ, CNN STUDENT NEWS ANCHOR: It's Wednesday, November the 11th and we want to welcome you to this special, Veterans Day edition of CNN Student News. … WWII vets want to see Washington memorial Editorial: Healing our troubled vets Veterans Day |
NYMEX-Crude ends lower on dollar, storm Ida fades – Reuters
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NYMEX-Crude ends lower on dollar, storm Ida fades
Reuters NEW YORK, Nov 10 (Reuters) – US crude futures ended lower on Tuesday, retreating from an early high above $80 a barrel on the fading threat from tropical weather in the Gulf of Mexico and the dollar's bounce. "Crude pulled back from its highs because … OIL FUTURES: Oil Drops As US Gulf Storm Fears Subside Tropical Storm Ida Weakens as It Moves Ashore Jackson County residents happy Tropical Storm Ida is over |
US warns over Koreas naval clash – BBC News
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US warns over Koreas naval clash
BBC News The White House has warned Pyongyang against any escalation of hostilities after a North Korean vessel clashed with a warship from the South. The navy crews exchanged fire near a disputed maritime border between the two countries; each side accused the … Koreas Cast Blame Over Sea Fight North and South Korea have naval skirmish-Yonhap Korean tensions high after sea skirmish |
Backbenchers was a lot of fun last nightI
October 28, 2009
Backbenchers was a lot of fun last night
I was at Backbenchers last night. I haven’t been for a while but decided to go, not even knowing who was on the panel. Parliament was out as members day finished early
It was one of the best ever- so many MPs. There were at least 25 MPs, mainly Labour, but every party was represented apart from Dunne and Anderton. Best comment of the night was when Hone Harawira – in the audience at the time a few metres away from me – was handed the microphone asking for his views on putting the H in Wanganui. His response:
Shane was just telling me that spelling Wanganui without an H is like Cunliffe without a T
David Cunliffe was just behind him. Shane Jones arrived just before the programme started. The pub was in hysterics. It’s an old joke, but I think that’s the first time that has been said in any media – let alone live on TV. Backbenchers is broadcast live by TVNZ7. Not sure what Cunliffe thinks of having his name spelled Cunliffte…
Anyway the place was packed, although it started thinning out after 10.30pm. The good thing about Backbenchers is no matter what political stripe you are, everyone gets on. I’m sure I saw Victoria University student president Jasmine Freemantle having a good chin wag with Sir Roger Douglas – their politics are poles apart.
Reds get fresh start
October 5, 2009
The College Republicans (CR) student organization kicked off a new year with high hopes.
“As a chapter we hope to re-establish an organization that is politically nurturing and provides diverse opportunities,” Chapter Chair Rachael Herndon said. “More than anything, interested Roos will find UMKC CR to be an organization that is welcoming to all, fiscally conservative, and socially tolerant, if not straight liberal.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2009/10/05/News/Reds-Get.Fresh.Start-3793221.shtml
Wire your mind
October 5, 2009
See, hear or read the buzz of news and activities on campus and beyond.
WiredMind is a student-driven digital media project completely online that combines video, radio and written word to create an outlet for students to get alternative news.
First founded in 2001 by Peter Morello, associate professor of Communications Studies, Nicole English, lecturer in Continuing Education, and Mike Strong, lecturer in Continuing Education, among others, WiredMind has been mostly inactive over the past few years.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2009/10/05/News/Wire-Your.Mind-3793238.shtml
Jewish students make UMKC home
October 5, 2009
Last year, Boris Abramov wanted to meet students who shared his religious beliefs. Along with Amenda Shapiro (the current Hillel president), he started UMKC Hillel, the only Jewish organization at UMKC and in the greater Kansas City area.
“We started up last year because we didn’t really know any other Jews out there at UMKC,” Abramov, vice president of Hillel, said.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2009/10/05/News/Jewish.Students.Make.Umkc.Home-3793242.shtml
Always dry, but occasionally wet campus
September 28, 2009
Attention has recently been drawn to some seemingly contradictory statements in UMKC’s alcohol policy.
UMKC is a “dry campus,” although there are a few exceptions.
The alcohol policy listed in the student handbook states, “The use or possession of any alcoholic beverage is strictly prohibited on all university property except where appropriate university approval is given, subject to legal requirements.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2009/09/28/News/Always.Dry.But.Occasionally.Wet.Campus-3785680.shtml
SIFE discovers whole new world
September 28, 2009
With seven days, six schools and a world much different than our own, the UMKC SIFE team became trail blazers for the future of international education.
From Sept. 12-19, nine members of the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) travelled through China, speaking to more than 1,600 Chinese students interested in studying abroad about what it’s like to be a student in America.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2009/09/28/News/Sife-Discovers.Whole.New.World-3785684.shtml
Feast to break a fast
September 28, 2009
What better way to celebrate the end of a fast than with a feast?
The Pakistani Student Association (PSA), the Muslim Student Association (MSA) and the Arab Student Association (ASA) joined forces last Friday to celebrate Eid, a holiday that occurs at the end of the month of Ramadan.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2009/09/28/News/Feast.To.Break.A.Fast-3785698.shtml
Ex-Kennedy Aide Seen as Likely Interim Senator – Washington Post
September 23, 2009
Ex-Kennedy Aide Seen as Likely Interim Senator – Washington Post
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Ex-Kennedy Aide Seen as Likely Interim Senator
Washington Post The Massachusetts legislature on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that allows Gov. Deval L. Patrick (D) to appoint an interim United States senator, and he is leaning heavily toward naming Paul Kirk, a longtime aide to the late … Mass. legislature gives Gov. Patrick power to name interim Senator Backroom politics over Kennedy's seat Patrick to declare 'emergency' to replace Kennedy |
Obama administration retreats on key part of proposed financial … – Los Angeles Times
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Obama administration retreats on key part of proposed financial …
Los Angeles Times A requirement that firms providing financial products offer a 'plain vanilla' option falls to opposition, indicating that the White House is willing to accept major revisions to get its plan passed. By Jim Puzzanghera Reporting from Washington … Democrats Soften Financial Bill Top nations still at odds on eve of G20 summit White House Pares Its Financial Reform Plan |
Brazil hopes for negotiations in Honduras – The Associated Press
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Brazil hopes for negotiations in Honduras
The Associated Press NEW YORK — Brazil's president said Wednesday he hoped deposed President Manuel Zelaya's surprise return to Honduras would deter coup plotters and force an eventual restoration of democracy in the Central American nation. President Luiz Inacio Lula da … Embassy Row UN suspends technical aid to Honduras on elections Two dead in Honduran unrest |
Winds, heat stoke Southern California wildfire – The Associated Press
 The Associated Press |
Winds, heat stoke Southern California wildfire
The Associated Press MOORPARK, Calif. — Firefighters guarded rural homes, ranches and orchards Wednesday as a wind-driven wildfire grew to more than 25 square miles on a march through rugged land between small Southern California communities. The fire was stoked by hot and … California fire began in mulch pile, investigators say Guiberson fire may have link to series of suspicious fires California fires flare as Santa Ana season starts |
