Federal judge to decide if University of Wyoming can bar 1960s radical Ayers from speaking

Ruling in Ayers case expected Tuesday
CASPER, Wyo. – A federal judge is expected to decide Tuesday whether a 1960s radical thrust into the spotlight during the 2008 presidential campaign should be allowed to speak at the University of Wyoming.
U.S. District Judge William Downes heard more than five hours of testimony and arguments Monday … Original source on Gaea Times at : Federal judge to decide if University of Wyoming can bar 1960s radical Ayers from speaking.

Some families may have to wait until 2011 to secure health insurance for young adults

Some families will face wait to cover young adults
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul was supposed to take care of a major worry for parents of 20-year-olds making the transition to work: keeping the kids insured.
But what sounds like a simple solution – starting this year, letting young adults stay on …. Original source  : Some families may have to wait until 2011 to secure health insurance for young adults.

Anti-tea party Oregon teacher back in classroom after more than week on paid leave

Anti-tea party Oregon teacher back in class

PORTLAND, Ore. – A Beaverton, Ore., middle school teacher whose “Crash the Tea Party” Internet campaign drew national attention is back in the classroom after more than a week on paid leave. Beaverton School District officials continue to investigate whether Jason Levin used school time or property to work …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Anti-tea party Oregon teacher back in classroom after more than week on paid leave.

Federal judge to decide whether Univ. of Wyo. can bar Bill Ayers from speaking

Federal judge to decide lawsuit in Ayers case
CASPER, Wyo. – The dispute over the University of Wyoming’s decision to block 1960s radical William Ayers from speaking on campus is in the hands of a federal judge.
U.S. District Judge William Downes heard more than five hours of testimony and arguments Monday, then said he …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Dropout who is engineering a hundred orphan dreams

BHUBANESWAR – In 2000, as Rajesh Singh stood at a railway platform in Orissa, it was the end of one journey and the beginning of another.

He dropped out of his engineering course after seeing the plight of orphan children at the platform and decided to educate them and bring their careers on track.
Singh, 29, … Read more : Dropout who is engineering a hundred orphan dreams.

Ex-Texas school official fired over creationism e-mail asks appeals court to revive suit

Firing over creationism e-mail leads to appeal

NEW ORLEANS – The former director of the science program for Texas’ public schools asked a federal appeals court Monday to revive a lawsuit over her firing for forwarding an e-mail about a forum opposed to teaching creationism.
The agency that runs Texas public schools argued that Christina Castillo Comer’s … Read : Ex-Texas school official fired over creationism e-mail asks appeals court to revive suit.

Delinquency rate for private student loans drops in 4th quarter from 3rd, but jumps from 2008

Late payments on student loans dip in 4th quarter

NEW YORK – Statistics for one quarter don’t make a trend, but a drop in the rate of late payments for student loans in the last three months of 2009 may be a promising sign.
In its first publicly released examination of private student loan payment data, credit … Read more : Delinquency rate for private student loans drops in 4th quarter from 3rd, but jumps from 2008.

Six high schools in finals for Obama commencement speech; public voting to narrow selection

Public to help select high school for Obama speech

WASHINGTON – Six high schools are competing to land a memorable commencement speaker: President Barack Obama.
The White House is asking the public to help narrow the six down to three by rating videos and essays submitted by the high schools at www.whitehouse.gov/Commencement.
The voting started Monday and goes …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

The US to provide Pakistan Navy 8 guided missile frigate free of cost under Foreign Military Funding (FMF)

PAKISTAN, ISLAMABAD: The US will provide Pakistan Navy with guided missile frigate USS Mclnerney under Foreign Military Funding (FMF).

Foreign Military Funding is allocated to all the three services of Armed Forces through Joint Services Headquarters. It is pertinent to mention that Govt of Pakistan will not bear even a single dollar for the said frigate. …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Jamia Millia starts new distant learning course

NEW DELHI – After suspending the bachelor of arts (BA) regular course this year, the Jamia Millia Islamia Monday announced the launch of a similar programme through the distant-learning mode.

“The Centre for Distance and Open Learning, announces the launch of BA (General) course from the session starting 2010-11,” the university said. …. Source article  : Jamia Millia starts new distant learning course.

Sex workers open school for their children, slum dwellers

KOLKATA – Sex workers in West Bengal have pooled their resources to set up a primary school for their children as well as those of slum dwellers.

Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee, an organisation working for the uplift of sex workers and their families in West Bengal, has built the school at Titagarh in North 24-Parganas district, …. Original source  : Sex workers open school for their children, slum dwellers.

State-run footwear institute gets four new campuses

NEW DELHI – The Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), which is run by the central government, is ready with four new campuses across India at an investment of Rs.384 crore, the institute said Monday.

The four new campuses at Chennai, Kolkata, Rohtak (Haryana) and Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) would have an intake of 1,500 students and …. Source  : State-run footwear institute gets four new campuses.

Act Scores Make Matthew Wilson Happy

LOUISVILLE, (GaeaTimes.com)- Christian Academy student Matthew Wilson aced the ACT (American College Testing) test with a perfect Act Score of 36. Reportedly, Matthew Wilson was unaware of the fact that the Act scores can be checked online until he overheard a group of friends talking about their Act scores. Following that, the student checked …. Source article  : Act Scores Make Matthew Wilson Happy.

Oriya students from Delhi seek help from Naveen Patnaik

BHUBANESWAR – A group of Oriya students from Delhi has written to Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik seeking creation of facilities for them in the national capital, a representative of the students said Monday.

Delhi Oriya Students Association president Tejeswar Parida said, in a letter to Patnaik, they have sought setting up of a cultural … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Oriya students from Delhi seek help from Naveen Patnaik.

Petition seeks stay on declaring IIT entrance result

NEW DELHI – Citing an error, a non-government organisation (NGO) has approached the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the publication of the result of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) entrance exam held April 11.

The petition has also sought a fresh entrance test. It is likely to come up in court Tuesday.
Raising the …. Source article  : Petition seeks stay on declaring IIT entrance result.

‘Now it’s up to us’ _ Teen’s suicide prompts small Michigan town to take hard look at bullying

Teen’s suicide prompts schools to take on bullying

CADILLAC, Mich. – The parents of a Michigan teen who killed himself last year are taking on the topic of bullying in schools.
Tom and P.K. Harrison say a Michigan State Police investigation determined that their son Alex was harassed and ostracized before he died in February 2009.
Their story …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Now it’s up to us’ _ Teen’s suicide prompts small Michigan town to take hard look at bullying.