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Common Words Spell Trouble For Many Adults

09.04.2008 12:55    nbcsandiego.com
A recent survey finds that most adults don't spell well, and many blame cell phones and other technology.
Common Words Spell Trouble For Many Adults


Pelican Rapids teen remembered

09.04.2008 12:23    minnesota.publicradio.org
Students and local residents poured into the gym at Pelican Rapids High School to remember Jessica Weishair and pray for those injured in a weekend school bus accident.

Bell Museum loses chance for new building

09.04.2008 12:22    minnesota.publicradio.org
The University of Minnesota hoped to secure $24 million in state money for a new Bell Museum building, but Gov. Tim Pawlenty vetoed the item Monday from the bonding bill.

Pawlenty critical of DFL pupil funding proposal

09.04.2008 12:22    minnesota.publicradio.org
Governor Tim Pawlenty says a DFL education funding proposal to raise per-pupil funding by nearly 50 percent lacks credibility.

Dinosaurs to roam in St. Paul

09.04.2008 12:22    minnesota.publicradio.org
A theatrical show featuring dinosaurs that has toured all over the world for the past year is coming to St. Paul this summer.

Student loans stay with you in good economic times and bad

09.04.2008 12:22    minnesota.publicradio.org
Financial aid planners warn the current economic downturn is a lesson for those preparing to take out student loans.

Sauk Rapids-Rice High School staff stop attempted assault

09.04.2008 12:22    minnesota.publicradio.org
School and police officials are investigating an alleged sexual assault at a high school in central Minnesota.

Red Lake school disappointed in governor's line-item cuts

09.04.2008 12:22    minnesota.publicradio.org
Red Lake school officials said they are disappointed that Gov. Tim Pawlenty vetoed funding for construction projects in their district.

Roundup: Tuesday, April 8

09.04.2008 11:54    casperstartribune.net
TRACK AND FIELD KW Mini-Invitational Tuesday At Casper No team scores kept. Participating teams: Buffalo, Douglas, Evanston, Gillette, Glendo, Glenrock, Kaycee, Kelly Walsh, Midwest, Natrona County, Torrington.
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Evanston hurdlers laugh off mishap at state meet

09.04.2008 11:54    casperstartribune.net
The Tuesday morning wake-up call for Erin Kirby and Lauren Thomas came before 5 a.m.
USA    Sports

Fillies find offense in overtime

09.04.2008 11:54    casperstartribune.net
Scottsbluff wanted its rules and a shootout. Natrona County wanted a few more minutes to work on its improving offensive attack.
USA    Sports

Microbiology Professor Returns from Antarctica

09.04.2008 11:54    newsnet.byu.edu
Byron Adams, a microbiology professor who recently returned from his seventh annual research trip to Antarctica, is not only a scientist, but a role model for students.

BYU Cheering Teams to Compete at Nationals

09.04.2008 11:54    newsnet.byu.edu
Cougarettes modestly admit they are considered the team to beat in many other team's eyes.

Screeing of "Citizen McCaw"

09.04.2008 10:37    journalism.berkeley.edu
April 17, 2008, 6:00 pm - A special screening of "Citizen McCaw", the new documentary film about the journalism ethics battle and meltdown at the Santa Barbara News Press.

Samuel Gresham to serve as Executive Director of the Ohio Commission on African American Males

09.04.2008 10:04    osu.edu
Commission will relocate to Ohio State's Community Extension Center

Cardinal falls to Lady Vols

09.04.2008 10:01    news-service.stanford.edu
The Stanford women's basketball team lost 64-48 to the University of Tennessee on Tuesday in the NCAA championship game in Tampa, Fla. It was the Cardinal's first appearence in the finals since 1992.
Cardinal falls to Lady Vols

King honored on 40th anniversary of his death

09.04.2008 10:01    news-service.stanford.edu
Grammy Award-winning drummer John-Carlos Perea led the Stanford Singers Powwow Drum Group during "A Drum Major for Peace and Justice," an April 4 event marking the 40th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
King honored on 40th anniversary of his death

Grounds Services honors mechanic who gives his all in garage

09.04.2008 10:01    news-service.stanford.edu
Dave Birnie, a mechanic in Facilities Operations' fleet garage, services all groundskeeping equipment. On April 2, he was presented with an annual staff award named after Steve Kaupas, a grounds supervisor who died in 2004.
Grounds Services honors mechanic who gives his all in garage

Remembering the founders

09.04.2008 10:01    news-service.stanford.edu
Addressing an audience that gathered Monday in Memorial Church for Founders' Celebration 2008, President John Hennessy said Jane and Leland Stanford would have taken "great pride" in the Bing Overseas Studies Program, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in May.
Remembering the founders

Recently retired, Amos Nur feted during 2-day event

09.04.2008 10:01    news-service.stanford.edu
Summing up the accomplishments of a lengthy career in science is no small task. In the case of Amos Nur, professor emeritus of geophysics, it took a two-day symposium to even come close to covering his wide-ranging achievements.
Recently retired, Amos Nur feted during 2-day event

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