US in fight for future with India, China, says Obama

WASHINGTON – Saying that the United States was in a fight for the future with countries like India and China, President Barack Obama has taken strong exception to opposition Republican move to slash the education budget.

He strongly disagreed “with the economic plan that was released last week by the Republican leaders in Congress, which … Original source on Gaea Times at : US in fight for future with India, China, says Obama.

AP-GfK Poll: GOP edge with working-class whites doubles as economy, dislike for Obama hit home

AP-GfK Poll: Working-class whites shun Dems

WASHINGTON – Desperate for jobs and cool toward President Barack Obama, working-class whites are flocking to Republicans, turning a group long wary of Democrats into an even bigger impediment to the party’s drive to keep control of Congress.
An Associated Press-GfK poll shows whites without four-year college degrees preferring GOP candidates …. Original source  : AP-GfK Poll: GOP edge with working-class whites doubles as economy, dislike for Obama hit home.

2 southern Utah high school students hit by lightning reported in critical condition

Lightning hits 2 Utah high schools students

SALT LAKE CITY – School district officials say two Utah teenagers have been flown to a Las Vegas hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by lightning outside their high school.
Brad Ferguson, spokesman for the Washington County school district, says Christopher “Dane” Zdunich and Alex Lambson were standing outside …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 2 southern Utah high school students hit by lightning reported in critical condition.

Emmert steps into new NCAA job with full plate of presidential issues on table

New NCAA President takes over with full plate

INDIANAPOLIS – NCAA President Mark Emmert had a full schedule on his first full day at headquarters.
Sports fans are watching every twist in the wide-ranging agent investigation, university presidents want to see how Emmert will enhance academic reforms, schools are eager to get their big paychecks and Emmert …. Original article  : Emmert steps into new NCAA job with full plate of presidential issues on table.

Obama calls community colleges crucial to nation’s future, seeks to boost graduation rate

Obama seeks to boost community colleges
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama called Tuesday for community colleges to produce an additional 5 million graduates by 2020 as he convened a White House summit to spotlight the two-year institutions he said are more important than ever to the country’s competitiveness.

Calling them the “unsung heroes of America’s education system,” …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Obama calls community colleges crucial to nation’s future, seeks to boost graduation rate.

UCF, UAB look to take advantage of national TV spotlight and rebound from tough losses

UCF, UAB look to take advantage of spotlight game

ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida coach George O’Leary will do just about anything to get his team on national television, let alone be the featured game. UAB coach Neil Callaway is the same way.
Now if their teams can only figure out how to make good use of …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Student facing privacy-invasion charge in Rutgers suicide case is innocent, lawyers say

Lawyers: Student charged in Rutgers case innocent

NEWARK, N.J. – Lawyers for one of the two Rutgers University students accused of secretly webcasting the sex life of a fellow freshman who later committed suicide said Tuesday that their client is innocent.
Prosecutors have charged Molly Wei, of Princeton, and fellow Rutgers freshman Dharun Ravi of Plainsboro, both [..] Read the original article: here.

Aligarh varsity students demand union’s restoration

ALIGARH – Aligarh Muslim University students Tuesday staged a sit-in outside Vice Chancellor P.K. Abdul Azis’ office to demand restoration of their union which was dissolved in 2007.

The vice chancellor’s office blamed outsiders for inciting trouble on the campus. An official said the students were invited for talks but nobody turned up.
The agitating … Original source on Gaea Times at : Aligarh varsity students demand union’s restoration.

At White House community college summit, Obama calls schools crucial to nation’s future

Obama calls schools vital for US competitiveness

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama said Tuesday he wants to see community colleges produce an additional 5 million graduates by 2020, arguing the schools are crucial to America’s future competitiveness.
Obama made his comments in the East Room as he convened his first White House summit on community colleges.
The purpose …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : At White House community college summit, Obama calls schools crucial to nation’s future.

Sallie Mae study shows saving for college remains a top priority, education needed on methods

New study: College savings remains family priority

DES MOINES, Iowa – Parents remain determined to save money for college even in the tough economy, but they’re not always choosing the methods that give them the best bang for their buck.
The nation’s leading college lender Sallie Mae released Tuesday its second annual study of college students and …. Read the original article  : here.

Wrestling coach who said Christianity cost him job at Mich. school settles case for $24,500

Mich. school paid to settle religion suit by coach

DETROIT – A wrestling coach who claimed he lost his job at a suburban Detroit high school because of his Christian beliefs has settled the lawsuit for $24,500.
Gerald Marszalek also received $500 from Dearborn Public Schools in June in exchange for waiving any claim of age discrimination. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Wrestling coach who said Christianity cost him job at Mich. school settles case for $24,500.

How the poll was conducted

How the poll was conducted
The Associated Press-GfK Poll on the midterm elections was conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Corporate Communications from Sept. 8-13, 2010. It is based on landline and cell phone telephone interviews with a nationally representative random sample of 1,000 adults. Interviews were conducted with 700 respondents on landline telephones and … Read more : How the poll was conducted.

Teachers’ strike affects 50,000 school children in Meghalaya

SHILLONG – The indefinite strike called by over 3,000 teachers Monday to protest the Meghalaya government’s failure to clear their pending arrears has affected more than 50,000 students across the state.

Over 3,000 school teachers under the banner of Khasi Jaintia Deficit School Teachers’ Association (KJDSTA) and Garo Hills Deficit School Teachers’ and Employees … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Teachers’ strike affects 50,000 school children in Meghalaya.

Apple fighting jury order to pay $625.5 million to computer professor’s firm in patent suit

Apple challenges $625.5M patent-infringement award

SEATTLE – Apple Inc. is challenging a federal jury’s order that it pay $625.5 million in damages for violating a small technology company’s patents.
If upheld, the verdict would be one of the largest in a patent lawsuit.
Last Friday, the jury in Tyler, Texas, found that Apple infringed on three patents held … Original source on Gaea Times at : Apple fighting jury order to pay $625.5 million to computer professor’s firm in patent suit.

Rs.120 crore to Andhra for scholarship

NEW DELHI – The central government has released Rs.120 crore to the Andhra Pradesh government under the centrally-sponsored scheme of post-matric scholarship for students belonging to the Scheduled Castes, said a statement released here Tuesday.

“The ministry of social justice and empowerment has released an amount of Rs.120,41,64,000 as central assistance to the government of …. Read the original article  : Rs.120 crore to Andhra for scholarship.

Thousands of Romanian teachers protest public sector wage cuts

Thousands of Romanian teachers protest wage cuts

BUCHAREST, Romania – About 5,000 Romanian teachers and education employees protested Tuesday in the capital over austerity measures implemented by the government to trim the budget deficit amid a deep recession.
They demanded decent salaries, more investment in education and an end to layoffs.
“We are humiliated,” said 34-year-old Elisabeta Cozma, …. Original article  : Thousands of Romanian teachers protest public sector wage cuts.

Killed British troops’ kids to get free degree courses

LONDON – Children of British troops, who died on active duty since 1990, have been offered free degree courses, a media report said Tuesday.

An annual 8,200-pound scholarships will be on offer – enough to cover tuition fees, rent plus any extra books and equipment. Around 100 kids a year are expected to take …. Read the original article  : Killed British troops’ kids to get free degree courses.

Obama to highlight the important roles played by community colleges and women in business

Obama highlighting community colleges
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is shining a spotlight on community colleges.

The president is attending the White House Summit on Community Colleges on Tuesday and plans to make the case that they play a critical role in developing America’s workforce and in helping the nation reach its educational goals.
Earlier in the day, …. Original source  : Obama to highlight the important roles played by community colleges and women in business.