Sarah Palin sweeps into rural Calif. university, criticizes Jerry Brown over investigation

Sarah Palin speaks at rural Calif. university
TURLOCK, Calif. – Sarah Palin criticized California Attorney General Jerry Brown Friday over his investigation into her speaking arrangement at a gala dinner at a cash-strapped California university.
The 2008 Republican vice-presidential candidate’s speech at the 50th anniversary celebration at California State University, Stanislaus has generated intense intrigue …. Read the original article  : Sarah Palin sweeps into rural Calif. university, criticizes Jerry Brown over investigation.

Sarah Palin sweeps into rural Calif. university, set to address gala dinner amid protests

Palin arrives at Calif. campus amid controversy
TURLOCK, Calif. – Sarah Palin leveled criticism at California’s attorney general and others raising questions about her visit to a cash-strapped university, telling supporters that students had better things to do than dive through dumpsters to find out how she earns speaking.
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Republicans scrap plan for general who cast war in religious terms to testify against Kagan

GOP says general won’t testify against Kagan
WASHINGTON – Republicans have abruptly scrapped plans for a retired Army general who cast the war on terrorism in religious terms to testify against Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan.
A GOP aide says it’s clear that Lt. Gen William G. “Jerry” Boykin’s 2003 church speeches would be used … Original source on Gaea Times at : Republicans scrap plan for general who cast war in religious terms to testify against Kagan.

GOP to spotlight Harvard military recruitment controversy in Kagan’s Supreme Court hearings

GOP to spotlight military controversy on Kagan
WASHINGTON – Republicans will call three military witnesses to testify against Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan on Capitol Hill next week, an indication they plan to highlight her dispute with the military over recruiters’ access to Harvard Law School’s campus while she was dean.
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Rural Calif university prepares to host Sarah Palin at gala fundraiser amid protests

Amid controversy, Calif campus readies for Palin
TURLOCK, Calif. – A throng of protesting students and hundreds of well-heeled donors are preparing to greet Sarah Palin, whose speech at a cash-strapped public university in California’s farm country Friday evening will cap off a prolonged legal feud over her visit.
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USC files appeal against NCAA penalties, but will accept bowl ban this year

USC files appeal that asks NCAA to ease penalties

LOS ANGELES – Southern California filed an appeal with the NCAA on Friday, asking that several sanctions on its football program be reduced because they are “too severe” and “inconsistent with precedent.”
USC appealed only certain aspects of this month’s ruling. Among the penalties were a two-year bowl …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

White House says Kagan will be impartial as GOP raises criticism on military stance, politics

White House praises Kagan as GOP criticism mounts
WASHINGTON – The White House said Friday that Elena Kagan would be an impartial justice on the Supreme Court, as Republicans and conservative groups heaped criticism on her for her stance on legal issues and position on military recruitment at Harvard Law School.
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New adult education scheme to make Goa fully literate

PANAJI – The Goa government Friday decided to launch an adult education programme intended to take the state, ranked as India’s fourth most literate, to the top of the list.

Chief Minister Digambar Kamat said that the state education department had been authorised to embark on a new adult education mission which will push the 82-84 … Read more >>.

Jharkhand teachers protest census duties

RANCHI – Teachers in Jharkhand are attending schools wearing black bands to protest the government’s move to make them conduct census operations, a teachers’ union official said Friday.

A circular issued by the state human resources development (HRD) last week asked teachers to work in their schools for three hours and engage in census work for …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Miss. student who wanted to take girlfriend to prom is a grand marshal at NYC gay pride parade

Lesbian Miss. teen is marshal at NYC Pride March
NEW YORK – Constance McMillen said she considered backing down when school officials canceled prom after she asked if she could bring her girlfriend. But then the 18-year-old thought about the point she was trying to make.
“It’s wrong for schools to do that, it’s wrong …. Read the original article  : Miss. student who wanted to take girlfriend to prom is a grand marshal at NYC gay pride parade.

Jamia cracks down on impersonators during admissions

NEW DELHI – The Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) university said it has detected eight cases of impersonation in the admission process.

According to university officials, the crime was detected when the photographs of the youths who appeared for an interview to the B.Tech programme did not match that of those who took the entrance examination. …. Read the original article  : Jamia cracks down on impersonators during admissions.

Delhi University moves court against teachers

NEW DELHI – Delhi University (DU) Friday again approached the Delhi High Court alleging that teachers were not cooperating in the admission process.

The uiverstiy alleged that despite the court’s order, teachers are not helping the university staff in the ongoing admission process.
On this, Justice M.C. Garg asked the Delhi University Teachers’ Association (DUTA) to …. Read the original article  : Delhi University moves court against teachers.

Andhra Pradesh asked to reply to contempt petition

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday asked Andhra Pradesh to reply to a contempt petition alleging that the state government has breached its interim order in the recruitment of secondary grade teachers for primary schools.

The vacation bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice R.M. Lodha and Justice A.K. Patnaik told the state government …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Andhra Pradesh asked to reply to contempt petition.

In 50th year,NID plans inclusive, green design modules

NEW DELHI – The National School of Design (NID), the pioneer of the design revolution in India, is charting a more inclusive and eco-friendly course as it enters its golden jubilee year in November and will expand to four more locations by next year, the director of the Ahmedabad-based institute said.

“The NID is focusing … Original article on : In 50th year,NID plans inclusive, green design modules.