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Rankings of online college and graduate programs released
L.A. NOWReflecting growing interest in -- or at least curiosity about -- online education, U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released its first rankings of fully online college and graduate degree programs. The magazine has for decades ranked more traditional..... -
No exercise, more than couch, tied to fat in kids
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For kids, time spent inactive seems less of a factor in higher body fat than does a lack of exercise, according to a new study. Researchers found that the more minutes kids spent exercising at the pace of a fast walk each day,...Tags: Science and Technology, Family, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Pediatrics, Overweight
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Vision insurance tied to better eye health
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults' eyesight may suffer irreversibly if they don't have vision insurance, suggests a new study that argues eye health should be a mandatory part of regular health insurance policies. Researchers found that people...Tags: Science and Technology, Cataracts, Ophthalmology, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Insurance
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At last, it's time to visit Gatorland
It's embarrassing admission time for your Postcards correspondent.
I've never been to Gatorland, the iconic, old-school attraction that has been beckoning tourists to pass beneath its ridiculously enormous pointy-toothed jaws for more than half a...Tags: Kissimmee, Gatorland, Education, College Sports, Interstate 4
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Jolt of reality: Shootings persist as Chicago police Taser use skyrockets
Police departments in Chicago and the suburbs have embraced the Taser, a device marketed as a tool to reduce shootings by officers. The weapons' manufacturer contends that if officers can use electric shocks to prevent dangerous situations from...
Tags: U.S. Department of Justice, Chicago Police Department, Research, Politics, Civil Rights
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Education briefs for May 24
education@jessaminejournal.comNicholasville Elementary first-graders receive awards from DAR The local Trabue Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, awarded Nicholasville Elementary students Caitlyn Puckett first place, Serenity Rust second place and Gabrielle Proffitt...Tags: Awards and Prizes, Human Interest, Science, Fine Artists, Politics
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Chicago Fed chief thinks data is in his corner when it comes to changing policy
Charles Evans believes the nation's unemployment rate is unacceptably high, and he has a plan to get Americans back to work. In an election year, this sounds like political rhetoric. But Evans isn't running for office. As president and chief executive...
Tags: Sales, Elections, Politics, Charles Evans, Finance
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Should the Ripkens accept a scholarship?
It was exciting to hear that Ryan Ripken received a full scholarship to attend the University of South Carolina ("O's draft one more Ripken — Cal's son," June 7). How proud parents Cal Ripken Jr. and Kelly Ripken must be. But, wouldn't it have...Tags: Pikesville, Awards and Prizes, Cal Ripken, Jr., Ryan Ripken
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TV remotes among dirtiest items in hotels: study
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - The next time you stay in a hotel, you might want to bring some extra hand-sanitizer. A study on contamination levels in hotel rooms led by the University of Houston, presented on Sunday at the American Society of Microbiology,...Tags: Education, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Alcoholic Beverages, University of Houston, Colleges and Universities
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Transcript error leaves cadet’s future in limbo
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelA counselor who has been let go from Ocoee High School was responsible for transcript errors that led at least one graduate to initially be denied a Bright Futures scholarship. Justin Kraus, along with his parents Sally and Brian, spoke to the School... -
Orange honors 97 seniors admitted to top colleges
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelThe Orange County School Board is recognizing tonight its top one percent — nearly 100 students admitted to top colleges from amongst about 10,000 high school graduates this year. The district's traditional high schools provided the names of their... -
New species of hammerhead shark confirmed
The discovery of a new species of hammerhead shark may sound like bad news for swimmers. But shark bites are rare, and it turns out this may be worse news for sharks. The shark, as yet unnamed, closely resembles the scalloped hammerhead shark, a...
Tags: Science and Technology, Nova Southeastern University, Endangered Species, Seafood and Fishing Industry, Science
Jan 14, 2013
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Jan 15, 2013
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Dec 13, 2012
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Jul 21, 2012
|Column| Orlando Sentinel
Jul 20, 2012
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May 23, 2012
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Jun 11, 2012
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Jun 8, 2012
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Jun 18, 2012
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Jun 13, 2012
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May 22, 2012
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Mar 26, 2012
|Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
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