Seattle teachers approve 3-year contract, vote ‘no confidence’ in superintendent

Seattle teachers OK 3-year contract
SEATTLE – Seattle’s teachers have approved a new three-year contract, which means classes will begin as scheduled Sept. 8.

Shortly after the contract vote Thursday, members of the Seattle Education Association voted “no confidence” in Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson.
The superintendent has said the agreement includes a new evaluation system that …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Seattle teachers approve 3-year contract, vote ‘no confidence’ in superintendent.

NCAA probe at UNC puts football season in jeopardy, jolts school’s academic reputation

UNC’s reputation takes a hit in NCAA probe

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The NCAA investigation hovering over North Carolina’s football program has frustrated everyone at the university from administrators to alumni.
The probe initially focused on whether two players received improper benefits from agents, but its expansion into possible academic violations that could sideline numerous players for … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : NCAA probe at UNC puts football season in jeopardy, jolts school’s academic reputation.

Penn State president welcomes Nebraska crossover game next year in expanded Big 10

Penn St prez welcomes Nebraska crossover game

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Penn State president Graham Spanier was pulling for Nebraska.
So he was pleased when the Big Ten announced Wednesday night that the expansion-revised football schedules would guarantee an annual game between the Nittany Lions and Cornhuskers starting in 2011.
Spanier, a big sports fan and the former …. Read the original article  : Penn State president welcomes Nebraska crossover game next year in expanded Big 10.

Astronomy workshop for UAE kids during Ramadan

Abu Dhabi, Sep 2 (IANS/WAM) More than 6,000 children took part in a month-long workshop on astronomy that was organised in Abu Dhabi to encourage youngsters to learn science.

The annual “Reach for the Sky” workshop conducted during Ramadan by the Emirates Foundation for Philanthropy and Mubadala Aerospace also included interactions with the characters of the …. Original source  : Astronomy workshop for UAE kids during Ramadan.

Hero Honda launches new variant of Super Splendor

NEW DELHI – The world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero Honda Motors, Thursday launched a new model of its bestseller bike, Super Splendor, with new features in the deluxe segment and said it is planning to launch new models ahead of the festive season.

The new Super Splendor is priced at Rs.45,950 (ex-showroom Delhi) and comes … Read : Hero Honda launches new variant of Super Splendor.

Indian student visas fall by half in Australia

MELBOURNE – The number of Indians granted student visas in Australia during the last financial year has fallen to 29,721, less than half of the number in 2008-09.

Overall, the number of international student visas dropped more than 16 percent. The results follow a year of turmoil in the education sector, with legislative changes, the global …. Source  : Indian student visas fall by half in Australia.

In new book, scientist Stephen Hawking asserts that God not needed to create the universe

Author Hawking says God not needed for creation

LONDON – Did creation need a creator?
British physicist and mathematician Stephen Hawking says no, arguing in his new book that there need not be a God behind the creation of the universe.
The concept is explored in “The Grand Design,” excerpts of which were printed in the British newspaper [..] Read the original article: here.

Delhi University goes to poll Friday amidst tight security

NEW DELHI – Fifty-one colleges of both the north and south campuses of Delhi University (DU) will go to polls Friday amidst elaborate security arrangements.

The students of morning colleges would be voting between 8.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. while the students of the evening colleges will vote from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The major … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Delhi University goes to poll Friday amidst tight security.

Proposals aplenty, solutions elusive as agent oversight continues to confound college sports

Agent oversight continues to vex college sports

Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops suggests giving amnesty to college athletes who expose shady agents. A Florida sports agent wants national oversight of his beleaguered industry. The NCAA says it’s working on the problem – but it could take a while.
With another season of college football set to begin … Read : Proposals aplenty, solutions elusive as agent oversight continues to confound college sports.