Professor compiles coal-bed natural gas expertise from Wyoming, elsewhere in new book

WY professor compiles book on coal-bed natural gas

LARAMIE, Wyo. – A University of Wyoming professor has compiled coal-bed natural gas expertise from UW and from around the world into a book.
The 511-page book is titled “Coalbed Natural Gas: Energy and Environment.” It is published by Nova Science Publishers Inc. and has 19 chapters written by … Read more »».

After years of quiet integration, new school board’s plans leave town on edge

Fear of ‘resegregation’ fuels unrest in NC

RALEIGH, N.C. – In the annals of desegregation, Raleigh is barely a footnote.
Integration came relatively peacefully to the North Carolina capital. There was no “stand in the schoolhouse door,” no need of National Guard escorts or even a federal court order.
Nearly 50 years passed – mostly uneventfully, at least …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : After years of quiet integration, new school board’s plans leave town on edge.

Eight new medical colleges for Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR – Undeterred by the Medical Council of India’s rejection of its proposals for starting three new medical colleges in the current academic year, the Gujarat government has decided to set up eight new medical colleges in the state in the next two years.

Health Minister Jaynarayan Vyas Sunday said that the the state government …. Original article  : Eight new medical colleges for Gujarat.

Syria bans women wearing veils in universities

DAMASCUS – Syria has issued a directive banning women who wear full-face veils from attending public and private universities, the state-run news agency Sana reported Sunday.

The directive reportedly came from the country’s Minister of Higher Education, Ghaith Barakat.
The full-face veil, or niqab, that is worn by some Muslim women is “inconsistent with the values …. Read the original article  : Syria bans women wearing veils in universities.

D School alumnus named professor at Harvard

WASHINGTON – Gita Gopinath, a Delhi School of Economics alumnus, has been named professor of economics at Harvard University, becoming the first Indian-origin woman professor in the institution’s history.

Kolkata born Gopinath, 38, is considered an authority on business cycles in emerging markets and on price fluctuations across international borders. She was previously associate professor of … Read more : D School alumnus named professor at Harvard.

Syria bans full Islamic face veils at universities as similar bans spark debate in Europe

Syria bans full Islamic face veils at universities

DAMASCUS, Syria – Syria has forbidden the country’s students and teachers from wearing the niqab – the full Islamic veil that reveals only a woman’s eyes – taking aim at a garment many see as political.
The ban shows a rare point of agreement between Syria’s secular, authoritarian government …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Trident Technical College Details

New York (GaeaTimes.com) – Trident Technical College was formed in 1973 from the merger of the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Technical Education Center and Palmer College. The president of the college is Dr. Mary Thornley. It is also known as TTC. It is a two-year multi-course based college. It is situated in Charleston, South Carolina, in United States. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Trident Technical College Details.

Syria bans face veils at universities; similar bans spark debate in Europe

Syria bans face veils at universities
DAMASCUS, Syria – Syria has banned the face-covering Islamic veil from the country’s universities to prevent what it sees as a threat to its secular identity, as similar moves in Europe spark cries of discrimination against Muslims.

The Education Ministry issued the ban Sunday, according to a government official who spoke … Read more >>.

Remove La Martiniere principal, vice-princial : Child Rights panel

NEW DELHI – The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Monday recommended the removal of the principal and vice-principal of Kolkata’s La Martiniere School over the suicide of Class 8 student Rouvanjit Rawla.

“They not only used corporal punishment on the late Rouvanjit Rawla themselves, they also condoned the use of corporal punishment by …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Remove La Martiniere principal, vice-princial : Child Rights panel.

CBSE starts new courses in GIS, media studies

NEW DELHI – In a bid to give school education a vocational touch, the Central Board of Secondary Education Monday announced the starting of two new courses in geospatial practices and media studies for class 11 and 12 students.

Speaking at the occasion, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal strongly advocated introducing new courses in the …. Source article  : CBSE starts new courses in GIS, media studies.

Women police, CCTV to prevent ragging on campus

NEW DELHI – Women police officers in large numbers, police vans and closed circuit television – all arrangements are in place to prevent any ragging of freshers as Delhi University’s new academic session begins Wednesday, officials said.

Delhi Police spokesperson Rajan Bhagat said the police are working in tandem with the university administration to prevent any … Original source on Gaea Times at : Women police, CCTV to prevent ragging on campus.

Lucknow University Officials Inspects Two More Colleges

LUCKNOW, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Moving ahead with their scheduled investigation, Lucknow University officials went ahead to inspect two more colleges on Saturday. Reportedly, the Lucknow University officials carried on their investigation in Ramadheen Singh Girls Degree College (RSGDC) and Rama Degree College (RDC).
When asked about the reason of inspection, SK Dwivedi; the University Spokesman told the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Indian-origin student wins New Zealand debate

WELLINGTON – An Indian-origin student of New Zealand’s Victoria University was part of a team that won a debating competition in which 100-odd varsities take part every year.

Udayan Mukherjee was part of the three-member team of Victoria University which became the first New Zealand university to win “Australs”, the Australasian University Debating Championship, in the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Indian-origin student wins New Zealand debate.

Remove La Martiniere principal: child rights panel

NEW DELHI – The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Monday recommended the removal of the principal and vice-principal of Kolkata’s La Martiniere School over the suicide of Class 8 student Rouvanjit Rawla.

The premier school courted controversy following allegations that 13-year-old Rawla committed suicide in February after being caned by the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Remove La Martiniere principal: child rights panel.

NBC wants to put focus on education by hosting September summit

NBC hosting education summit in September
NEW YORK – NBC News is convening its own summit with education and political leaders in September to talk about ways to improve schools in light of statistics showing the U.S. lagging in student achievement.

The two-day “Education Nation” event in New York will be carried online, and is part of …. Original article  : NBC wants to put focus on education by hosting September summit.

Professor compiles coal-bed natural gas expertise from Wyoming, elsewhere in new book

WY professor compiles book on coal-bed natural gas

LARAMIE, Wyo. – A University of Wyoming professor has compiled coal-bed natural gas expertise from UW and from around the world into a book.
The 511-page book is titled “Coalbed Natural Gas: Energy and Environment.” It is published by Nova Science Publishers Inc. and has 19 chapters written by …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Professor compiles coal-bed natural gas expertise from Wyoming, elsewhere in new book.

After years of quiet integration, new school board’s plans leave town on edge

Fear of ‘resegregation’ fuels unrest in NC

RALEIGH, N.C. – In the annals of desegregation, Raleigh is barely a footnote.
Integration came relatively peacefully to the North Carolina capital. There was no “stand in the schoolhouse door,” no need of National Guard escorts or even a federal court order.
Nearly 50 years passed – mostly uneventfully, at least …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : After years of quiet integration, new school board’s plans leave town on edge.

Eight new medical colleges for Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR – Undeterred by the Medical Council of India’s rejection of its proposals for starting three new medical colleges in the current academic year, the Gujarat government has decided to set up eight new medical colleges in the state in the next two years.

Health Minister Jaynarayan Vyas Sunday said that the the state government …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Syria bans women wearing veils in universities

DAMASCUS – Syria has issued a directive banning women who wear full-face veils from attending public and private universities, the state-run news agency Sana reported Sunday.

The directive reportedly came from the country’s Minister of Higher Education, Ghaith Barakat.
The full-face veil, or niqab, that is worn by some Muslim women is “inconsistent with the values … Read more »»».

D School alumnus named professor at Harvard

WASHINGTON – Gita Gopinath, a Delhi School of Economics alumnus, has been named professor of economics at Harvard University, becoming the first Indian-origin woman professor in the institution’s history.

Kolkata born Gopinath, 38, is considered an authority on business cycles in emerging markets and on price fluctuations across international borders. She was previously associate professor of … Read more >>.

Banerjee, Hariprasad Chaurasia honoured by IIT-Kharagpur

KHARAGPUR – Atomic Energy Commission chairman Srikumar Banerjee and flautist Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia were conferred honorary Doctor of Science degrees by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) here Saturday at its annual convocation.

Banerjee was conferred the award for his outstanding contributions to many materials related areas, basic as well as application oriented, IIT Kharagpur … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Banerjee, Hariprasad Chaurasia honoured by IIT-Kharagpur.

Alternate admission procedure for engineering schools soon: Sibal

KHARAGPUR – A decision on an alternate examination procedure to reduce the pressure on students aiming to enter the elite Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) or other engineering schools will be taken soon, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said Saturday.

“There is a crying need for examination reforms. We will reduce the pressure … Read : Alternate admission procedure for engineering schools soon: Sibal.

HRD, health ministries agree on medical education

NEW DELHI – After two months of wrangling over who will control medical education in the country, the human resource development and health ministries appear to have agreed on forming a separate council for recognizing medical colleges across the country, official sources said.

HRD ministry sources say that a separate council will be formed under … Read more »».

Sarah Palin earned $75k for speech at cash-strapped Calif university

Palin earned $75k to speak at Calif university
FRESNO, Calif. – Capping a long-running dispute, a cash-strapped California public university revealed Friday its foundation arm paid Sarah Palin $75,000 to give a 40-minute speech at a recent anniversary dinner for the campus.
The former vice presidential candidate’s appearance drew intense criticism and scrutiny after … Read more >>>.

Gay former Air Force officer testifies in lawsuit challenging ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy

Ex-officer testifies in military gay policy trial
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A former Air Force officer who was discharged for being gay has taken the stand in the federal trial of a lawsuit challenging the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.
Former Maj. Mike Almy testified Friday that he was an award-winning communications officer who served …. Original source  : Gay former Air Force officer testifies in lawsuit challenging ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy.

Delhi University opens on no ragging note

NEW DELHI – Delhi University reopened Wednesday to thousands of first-year students stepping into a new phase of their lives, and police personnel mounting strict vigil to check ragging.

Almost all colleges opened at 8 a.m., and most planned orientation courses for students on the first day.
“I am very excited to be a … Read more : Delhi University opens on no ragging note.

You should not exist, court tells teacher education regulator

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Wednesday slammed the National Council of Teachers Education (NCTE) for its failure to regulate private colleges imparting teacher training courses and said it had no right to exist.

The virtual censure of the NCTE came when its member secretary Hasib Ahmed told the court that the regulator has imposed …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : You should not exist, court tells teacher education regulator.

Delhi University opens on no-ragging note Wednesday

NEW DELHI – Delhi University reopened Wednesday to thousands of anxious first-year students stepping into a new phase of their lives and police personnel mounting strict vigil to check any ragging incidents.

All colleges opened at 8 a.m. and most planned orientation programmes for students on the first day.
“I am very excited …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

IIT undergrads impress Canadian varsities

VANCOUVER – Over a hundred Indian undergraduate students, who are in Canada on summer internships with various universities, have impressed their hosts with their research and innovative skills.

The 105 brightest students, moslty from eight IITs, are taking part in three-month research projects in computer science, engineering, mathematics and business at 14 Canadian universities.
They …. Original source  : IIT undergrads impress Canadian varsities.

Study: ‘Common Core’ academic standards clearer, more rigorous than those in most states

‘Common Core’ standards clearer, more rigorous

An analysis by an education policy think tank finds that the common academic standards many states will be adopting are clearer and more rigorous than those currently used in most states.
The Thomas B. Fordham Institute analyzed the standards in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and found that …. Read the original article  : here.

Educators turn to gross-out humor for boys as study sounds alarm on reading achievement

Boys trail girls in reading; can fart jokes help?

Can fart jokes save the reading souls of boys?
You better hope so.
Boys have lagged behind girls in reading achievement for more than 20 years, but the gender gap now exists in nearly every state and has widened to mammoth proportions – as much as 10 percentage points … Read more >>>.

Pat Haden to replace embattled Southern California athletic director Mike Garrett

Garrett out, Haden in as USC athletic director

LOS ANGELES – Southern California is cleaning house in its tarnished athletic department, throwing out much of what got the school in severe NCAA trouble.
Athletic director Mike Garrett and Reggie Bush’s Heisman Trophy are the first two items to go.
The Trojans’ embattled AD will be replaced next month … Original article on : Pat Haden to replace embattled Southern California athletic director Mike Garrett.

Lesbian teen who sued over same-sex prom date accepts Miss. district’s 35k settlement

Lesbian gets $35K settlement over canceled prom

JACKSON, Miss. – A rural school district that canceled its prom rather than allow a lesbian student to attend with her girlfriend has agreed to pay $35,000 to settle a discrimination lawsuit the ACLU filed on her behalf.
The district also agreed to follow a non-discrimination policy as part of …. Read the original article  : Lesbian teen who sued over same-sex prom date accepts Miss. district’s 35k settlement.

NC protesters march, prepare for showdown over school board decision; call it ‘resegregation’

1K NC protesters march over school busing decision

RALEIGH, N.C. – About 1,000 protesters marched Tuesday through North Carolina’s capital and prepared for an afternoon showdown with a school board they say will resegregate schools by eliminating a busing policy focused on diversity.
Led by the NAACP, the angry demonstrators held signs that recalled images of the … Read more >>.

Vocational courses key to inclusive education

NEW DELHI – As inclusive education remains high on the government’s agenda, Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal Tuesday pitched for vocational education as a key to achieving the goal.

“Vocational education is a means of empowerment of children through imparting skills. This will lead to inclusive education,” Sibal said at a function here to … Read more : Vocational courses key to inclusive education.

CBSE to start hospitality training courses

NEW DELHI – Initiating a move by the government to train students in the hospitality sector, the Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) Tuesday announced two new courses on the subject for class 11 and 12 students.

CBSE signed an MoU with the National Council for Hotel Management (NCHMCT) for starting two courses in Food Production …. Original source  : CBSE to start hospitality training courses.

1K protesters in NC march over school board’s busing decision, say it leads to resegregation

NC protesters march over school busing decision

RALEIGH, N.C. – About 1,000 people marched through North Carolina’s capital to protest a school busing policy that they say will lead to resegregation of area schools.
The march is a prelude to a Tuesday afternoon meeting of the Wake County School board. The board recently voted to scrap the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 1K protesters in NC march over school board’s busing decision, say it leads to resegregation.

Lesbian teen who sued over same-sex prom date accepts Mississippi school district’s offer

Lesbian teen accepts Miss. school district’s offer

JACKSON, Miss. – A teenage lesbian who sued her school district over its ban of same-sex prom dates has accepted an offer to settle the case.
American Civil Liberties Union attorneys representing Constance McMillen filed notice Monday in U.S. District Court to accept a judgment offer from the Itawamba County …. Original source  : Lesbian teen who sued over same-sex prom date accepts Mississippi school district’s offer.

Court seeks details on illegal recognition of private colleges

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the member secretary of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) to explain action taken against an official who illegally granted recognition to private colleges in Madhya Pradesh.

The court asked the member secretary to appear in person and give details of steps taken against the regional director, … Read more »».

Lucknow University Geologists Discover New Theory

LUCKNOW, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) – It seems like the Himalayas are much younger than we thought. Reportedly, a new study by Lucknow University geologists have revealed the fact that the Himalayas witnessed its growth 15 million years ago. Reportedly, the recent study by the Lucknow University geologists have clashed with the common belief of the researchers … Original article on : Lucknow University Geologists Discover New Theory.

Delhi University hostellers ‘homeless’, thanks to Games

NEW DELHI – Some 3,000 Delhi University students are now desperately looking for places to stay as they have been asked to vacate their college hostels to make way for the Commonwealth Games athletes. And with rents spiralling, many students are forced to stay in cramped accommodations.

Students of Hindu College, Kirori Mal, Ramjas, Hansraj and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Anti-ragging vigil as Delhi University opens Wednesday

NEW DELHI – The Delhi University is all set to open Wednesday with a semester system being introduced in the new academic session and strict measures in place to check ragging in all colleges.

The system pushed the academic session ahead by five days to July 21, breaking a 30-year old tradition of the varsity always …. Original article  : Anti-ragging vigil as Delhi University opens Wednesday.

More US pets receive high-tech medical care, and it sometimes leads to better care for humans

US pet owners paying for high-tech veterinary care

NEW YORK – Brute, a German shepherd, lay anesthetized on an operating table, his hairy chest under a plastic cover and his powerful paws taped immobile.
“Here comes the wire up the artery!” said Dr. Chick Weisse, who infused the dog’s cancerous liver with chemotherapy via a catheter at … Read more : More US pets receive high-tech medical care, and it sometimes leads to better care for humans.

Syria bans full Islamic face veils at universities as similar bans spark debate in Europe

Syria bans full Islamic face veils at universities

DAMASCUS, Syria – Syria has forbidden the country’s students and teachers from wearing the niqab – the full Islamic veil that reveals only a woman’s eyes – taking aim at a garment many see as political.
The ban shows a rare point of agreement between Syria’s secular, authoritarian government …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Trident Technical College Details

New York (GaeaTimes.com) – Trident Technical College was formed in 1973 from the merger of the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Technical Education Center and Palmer College. The president of the college is Dr. Mary Thornley. It is also known as TTC. It is a two-year multi-course based college. It is situated in Charleston, South Carolina, in United States. … Read more >>.

Walkout in Kerala assembly over pact with colleges

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Kerala’s Congress-led opposition Thursday walked out of the state assembly over what it termed a serious flaw in the pact between the state government and self-financing medical colleges in the state.

Seeking leave for an adjournment motion, Congress legislator V.D. Satheesan said a student has to pay Rs.10 lakh for an application form to …. Original source  : Walkout in Kerala assembly over pact with colleges.

School bans football as kids copy World Cup ‘cheats’

LONDON – A primary school in Britain has banned football after its pupils were found copying the cheating and fouling tactics displayed by international stars in the World Cup.

Pat Fay, headmistress of the Plymtree Cofe primary school, near Cullompton in Devon, said a culture of cheating at the FIFA World Cup in South Africa caused …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

New Zealand Christian school ordered to pay compensation after firing gay sports coach

NZ school sanctioned for firing gay sports coach

WELLINGTON, New Zealand – A New Zealand Christian school has been ordered to pay undisclosed compensation and apologize to a sports coach it fired because he was gay.
Board members of Middleton Grange School in Christchurch – on New Zealand’s South Island – will also attend courses on human …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : New Zealand Christian school ordered to pay compensation after firing gay sports coach.

Saban compares actions of unscrupulous agents to a ‘pimp,’ wants NFL to impose punishments

Saban compares unscrupulous agents to a ‘pimp’

HOOVER, Ala. – Nick Saban didn’t pull punches Wednesday when discussing the improper contact with athletes by unscrupulous agents, comparing their behavior to that of a “pimp.”
The Alabama coach was upset about the rash of recent agent-related incidents that have resulted in NCAA investigations at several Southeastern Conference schools.
“I …. Original article  : Saban compares actions of unscrupulous agents to a ‘pimp,’ wants NFL to impose punishments.

Beware of college rankings and student loans: Avoid costly colleges to graduate debt-free

Avoid costly colleges to graduate debt-free

STUDY HALL: Sure, your kid is gonna rack up an enormous amount of debt over the next four years. But isn’t that just the price your coed, or maybe you, has to pay for a good college education these days?
Not so, says Zac Bissonnette, a student at University of Massachusetts … Original article on : Beware of college rankings and student loans: Avoid costly colleges to graduate debt-free.

US judge in Conn. says cheerleading is not a sport, rules against Quinnipiac in Title IX case

Judge in Conn.: Cheerleading not a college sport

HARTFORD, Conn. – Competitive cheerleading is not an official sport that colleges can use to meet gender-equity requirements, a federal judge ruled Wednesday in ordering a Connecticut school to keep its women’s volleyball team.
Several volleyball players and their coach had sued Quinnipiac University after it announced in March … Read more : US judge in Conn. says cheerleading is not a sport, rules against Quinnipiac in Title IX case.

Massachusetts chief justice who wrote landmark gay marriage ruling says she’s retiring

Mass. judge who wrote gay marriage ruling retiring

BOSTON – Massachusetts Chief Justice Margaret Marshall said Wednesday that while she understands her tenure on the state’s high court will always be linked to the legalization of gay marriage, that case holds no greater importance in her mind than the hundreds of other rulings she authored.
“I’m proud …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Massachusetts chief justice who wrote landmark gay marriage ruling says she’s retiring.

IIM-Lucknow launches new professional course

NEW DELHI – In a joint initiative with Hughes Communications India Limited, the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM-L) Wednesday launched a new programme to equip professionals with management skills in all economic environments

The programme, titled executive Global Business Management, is a blend of lectures, case studies, assignments and sessions from senior managers in …. Source  : IIM-Lucknow launches new professional course.

Delhi University high on fashion on opening day

NEW DELHI – Denims and dresses, cool shades and casual flip flops, branded T shirts and bright bags — casual chic reigned Wednesday as Delhi University reopened for a new academic session Wednesday.

Inquisitive about campus life and conscious of fashion trends, freshers too dressed up in their best.
“It’s a nice feeling to … Read : Delhi University high on fashion on opening day.

Delhi University opens on no ragging note (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – Delhi University reopened Wednesday to thousands of first-year students stepping into a new phase of their life, and police personnel mounting strict vigil to check ragging.

Breaking its 30-year-old tradition, the university commenced its academic session for the year 2010-11 July 21, instead of July 16.
“I am very excited to be … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Delhi University opens on no ragging note (Second Lead).

Airbus launches global student contest for eco-efficient flight ideas

FARNBOROUGH – Students from Indian universities have an opportunity to compete in a global contest to develop eco-efficient air travel ideas launched by European aircraft giant Airbus at the Farnborough Air Show Wednesday.

Airbus launched its second bi-annual global students’ contest “To shape the future of flight”. The winner takes away a prize of 30,000 euros …. Source article  : Airbus launches global student contest for eco-efficient flight ideas.

E-books outsell hardbacks on Amazon

LONDON – Amazon, the online retailer and owner of the Kindle e-reader, has announced that digital books have been consistently outselling hardback books for the last three months in the US.

The company has revealed that it has been selling 143 e-books for every 100 hardcover books over the course of the second quarter of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : E-books outsell hardbacks on Amazon.

IGNOU to teach urban governance

NEW DELHI – The Indira Gandhi National Open University has come up with new courses in rehabilitation psychology and urban governance to create skilled manpower and train professionals.

The Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Governance, being launched in collaboration with Mumbai’s All India Institute of Local Self Government, will upgrade the skills and knowledge of candidates [..] Read the original article: here.

Punjab enhances fee for medical courses

CHANDIGARH – Studying medicine in Punjab will cost more from the next academic session with the state government enhancing the fee for MBBS, Bachelor of Dental Sciences (BDS), ayurvedic and homeopathy courses.

A state government spokesman said Wednesday that the new fee structure has been approved by a high-level committee headed by Chief Minister Parkash Singh … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Punjab enhances fee for medical courses.

Rules would cut federal aid to some for-profit colleges, target ‘unsustainable’ debt

Proposed federal rules target for-profit colleges

The Education Department will propose much-anticipated regulations Friday that would cut off federal aid to for-profit college programs if too many of their students default on loans or don’t earn enough after graduation to repay them.
“Some proprietary schools have profited and prospered but their students haven’t, and this is a …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Rules would cut federal aid to some for-profit colleges, target ‘unsustainable’ debt.

Saban rant on unscrupulous agents just beginning of college football hypocrisy

Pimps? Really, Nick? What are quick-buck coaches?

Pimps?
Really, Nick?
If agents are no better than pimps, what does that make you and all those other suddenly sanctimonious college coaches who lie to kids while recruiting them in the first place?
Nick Saban took home $4 million or so last year from Alabama, which has collected more probation-worthy violations …. Original source  : Saban rant on unscrupulous agents just beginning of college football hypocrisy.

Columbia Sportswear second-quarter loss widens 7 percent on higher costs

Columbia Sportswear 2Q loss widens 7 pct
PORTLAND, Ore. – Columbia Sportswear Co. said Thursday that its second-quarter loss widened, as costs outweighed better sales of its sportswear and outerwear.

The company said it lost $10 million, or 31 cents per share, in the three months ending June 30. That compares with a loss of $9.8 million, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Columbia Sportswear second-quarter loss widens 7 percent on higher costs.

Former Nevada Gov. Kenny Guinn dies after fall from roof of home in Las Vegas

Former Nev. Gov. Kenny Guinn dies in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – Former Nevada Gov. Kenny Guinn, a two-term moderate Republican whose tenure marked a prosperous era in a state now facing severe budget problems, died Thursday after falling from the roof of his Las Vegas home while making repairs. He was 73.
The predecessor to current [..] Read the original article: here.

Military resumes education grants for spouses, but cuts off senior personnel; officers protest

DoD limits education grants to military spouses

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Defense Department will revive an education grant program for military spouses that was suspended after an overwhelming surge of applicants, but new restrictions that exclude families of higher-ranking officers are being attacked as unfair.
Defense officials had to temporarily halt the program in February after an … Read more »».

ISRO engaged in satellite mapping of wetlands

NEW DELHI – The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is engaged in the satellite mapping of the country’s wetlands and will complete the project by the end of August, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said Thursday.

“It is for the first time that all wetlands in the country will be mapped. ISRO will provide us with an …. Original source  : ISRO engaged in satellite mapping of wetlands.

India unveils $30 laptop

NEW DELHI – India Thursday unveiled a Rs.1,500 (around $30) laptop designed specifically for students.

“If more companies decide to manufacture a similar device, prices will come down automatically,” Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said after unveiling the low cost-access-cum computing device here.
The device would be made available to students in 2011.
When the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : India unveils $30 laptop.

No leather shoes in Himachal government schools

SHIMLA – Leather shoes are to be barred from government schools in Himachal Pradesh because they are not environment friendly.

“We plan to exclude leather shoes from the uniform in all government schools as these are not environment friendly. Moreover, these are made by slaughtering animals,” Director (Higher Education) O.P. Sharma told IANS.
He said tennis …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : No leather shoes in Himachal government schools.

MSU gets help from National Geographic developing first-of-its-kind geotourism degree

Missouri State offers unique geotourism degree

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri State University has developed a geotourism degree that it believes is a first-of-its-kind program in the world.
The Springfield school got help from the National Geographic’s Center for Sustainable Destinations in designing the bachelor’s degree program.
Geotourism emphasizes the principle that tourist destinations should remain unspoiled for future … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : MSU gets help from National Geographic developing first-of-its-kind geotourism degree.

Shares of for-profit education cos rise after proposed rules appear less harmful than feared

Sector Snap: For-profit education shares rise

NEW YORK – Shares of for-profit education companies soared Friday after the Department of Education proposed new rules that should allow most schools in the industry to continue to receive federal loan funds.
A new “gainful employment” rule would cut government aid to schools if too many students default on loans, … Original article on : Shares of for-profit education cos rise after proposed rules appear less harmful than feared.

20 new vocational training courses in Delhi

NEW DELHI – Delhi Industries Minister Haroon Yusuf Friday announced that 20 vocational training programmes have been introduced for the unemployed youth.

“It is important to impart appropriate skills development training to our existing and emerging manpower to assure maximum employment to the people of Delhi. That is why we have also taken a decision to … Original source on Gaea Times at : 20 new vocational training courses in Delhi.

Rutgers University just says no to growing pot for NJ’s new medical marijuana initiative

Rutgers just says no to pot growing for NJ

TRENTON, N.J. – Rutgers University will not be getting into the marijuana-growing business.
New Jersey’s largest university has declined a request from Gov. Chris Christie to become the only grower of the state’s medical marijuana crop.
The school’s dean of environmental and biological sciences department tells The Star-Ledger of … Read more : Rutgers University just says no to growing pot for NJ’s new medical marijuana initiative.

Student unrest over fee hike hits Visva Bharati

KOLKATA – Students of Visva Bharati, the university set up by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, have been on an indefinite strike since the past six days protesting a hike in tuition fees. The varsity authorities Friday held talks with students’ representatives but failed to break the impasse.

The authorities Friday morning convened a meeting with the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Student unrest over fee hike hits Visva Bharati.

India’s Rs.1,500 laptop a godsend for students

NEW DELHI – An Indian laptop priced at just Rs.1,500 ($30) and touted as the world’s cheapest will come as a godsend for students for whom it has been specifically designed.

The laptop, unveiled Thursday by Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal, has all the basic features, including a built-in key board, a …. Source article  : India’s Rs.1,500 laptop a godsend for students.

India unveils prototype of $35 computer, paving way for solar-powered websurfing in villages

India unveils prototype of $35 tablet computer

MUMBAI, India – It looks like an iPad, only it’s 1/14th the cost: India has unveiled the prototype of a $35 basic touchscreen tablet aimed at students, which it hopes to bring into production by 2011.
If the government can find a manufacturer, the Linux operating system-based computer would be …. Source article  : India unveils prototype of $35 computer, paving way for solar-powered websurfing in villages.

Universities and government look to boost lucrative market for education entrepreneurship

Education inventors get boost under new programs

PHILADELPHIA – A movement is under way to make it easier for entrepreneurs to navigate the lucrative and sometimes-tricky education market and introduce new technology and products into classrooms.
An educator at the University of Pennsylvania wants to create one of the nation’s only business incubators dedicated to education entrepreneurs. … Original source on Gaea Times at : Universities and government look to boost lucrative market for education entrepreneurship.

Pope grants broad powers to delegate for scandal-plagued Legionaries

Pope grants broad powers to Legionaries delegate

VATICAN CITY – The pope has granted broad powers to the archbishop he selected to overhaul the Legionaries of Christ following revelations that the order’s founder led a double life.
A decree approved by Pope Benedict XVI and published Saturday on the Legionaries’ website said Archbishop Velasio De Paolis can … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pope grants broad powers to delegate for scandal-plagued Legionaries.

Government school told to admit Class 9 student

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High court has directed the government to admit in its school a Class 9 student whose application was rejected on the ground that the last school attended by him was neither a state-run nor a state-aided institution.

The court said that the plea taken by Delhi government-run Rajkiya Pratibha Vikas Vidyalaya … Read more »».

NIIT Predicts More IT Recruitments

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- After being hit by the recession last year, the IT industry has again returned to its past glory. According to the latest reports from the industry, the number of freshers to be appointed in the IT industry will be almost double this year when compared to the previous year. NIIT, …. Original source  : NIIT Predicts More IT Recruitments.

Secondary education to be made universal too: President

KUNJPURA – The universalisation of secondary education is on the government’s agenda as part of important forward movements in school education, President Pratibha Patil said here Saturday.

Addressing the golden jubilee founder’s day celebrations of Sainik School (military school) in Kunjpura near Karnal, about 120 km from Chandigarh, Patil said: “In India, primary education is now [..] Read the original article: here.