How did Greggs conquer the High Street? Nov 10, 2009
"They may market themselves as a family baker, but they are clearly a chain of branded High Street food outlets," says David Barling, senior lecturer in food policy at City University London. "Convenience and fast food is an addition to their traditional baking role.". (BBC News -- UK)
Ben Yagoda says that fiction is dead Nov 10, 2009
" At the same time, we expect intimate revelations from writers - because we certainly don't censor ourselves. We share our most intimate secrets with total strangers on planes and trains. Memoir connects us with others and the past. And when done right (with truth) it satisfies our craving for authenticity. "Memoir is to fiction as photography is to painting," Yagoda says. Nancy K. Miller, of the graduate school at City University of New York, says autobiography suffers as a result. The genre... (Harper's Magazine)
Dollars and sense (443) Nov 9, 2009
Dr. Clive Belfield of The City University of New York, one of the contributors to the report, demonstrates that expanding investments in high-quality early learning programs would make very good sense for Hawai i, according to an executive summary of the report. Quality early education is foundational for success in school and in life, Congresswoman Mazie Hirono said in a news release on the passage of the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 in September. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Novice 8+ Wins Head of the Hooch Nov 9, 2009
Old Dominion Official Athletic Site. Lady Monarchs Outpace Clemson Squad By Nearly Six Seconds. (Odusports.com)
* Malaria diplomacy gives China leverage in Africa Nov 7, 2009
Helping developing countries eradicate malaria will help China project its influence and prestige as a global power, politics professor Joseph Cheng (Gt) at the City University of Hong Kong said. China is exploring cost effective ways to help the Third World and is interested in making distinct contributions, Cheng said, adding that Western interest was often lacking in a disease that seldom afflicts rich countries citizens. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Undercover Exhibition Buzz + Save the Date/Interactive Gallery Walk on November 10 Nov 7, 2009
D. is the founding Chair of Art & Music Department at John Jay College at the City University of New York, as well as an accomplished curator, author, and 2007-2008 William and Camille Cosby Endowed Scholars chair at Spelman College. Her comprehensive book Creating Their Own Image: The History of African-American Women Artists, is the seminal survey of black women artists overcoming racism and sexism and responding to black female stereotypes. (AbsoluteArts.com)
NYC man charged in $365K fitness Web site sc... Nov 6, 2009
The college, part of the City University of New York, had no immediate information on him. Moore sent victims bogus stock certificates and held conference calls about a venture called eS-prit International Inc., billing it as an online magazine and social network letting users communicate with health and fitness experts, assistant district attorney Hope Korenstein said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Read more... Nov 6, 2009
The City of New York: $250,000 to develop a citywide systemic approach to college readiness and success by building on a unique K-16 data-sharing agreement and many innovative partnerships between the mayor's office, the New York City Department of Education, City University of New York, and numerous community organizations. Riverside City College in California: $140,000 to explore how the city, the community college, and local school districts can work together to increase access to higher... (PNN Online)
Celebrating the memoir fiction's day is done? Nov 5, 2009
"At the same time, we expect intimate revelations from writers because we certainly don't censor ourselves. We share our most intimate secrets with total strangers on planes and trains.Memoir connects us with others and the past. And when done right (with truth) it satisfies our craving for authenticity. "Memoir is to fiction as photography is to painting," Yagoda says.Nancy K. Miller, of the graduate school at City University of New York, says autobiography suffers as a result. The genre is... (Honolulu Advertiser)
* Why be a mere spoke of a future China hub? Nov 5, 2009
Peter C.Y. Chow is professor of economics at the City University of New York and a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. This story has been viewed 754 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Ex-area prep stars eye college openers Nov 5, 2009
Central Oklahoma plays at Nov. 10 exhibition at Oklahoma City University and opens the regular season Nov. 15 at Pittsburg (Kan ... SWOSU will play three exhibition games, Nov. 5 at home against Oklahoma City University; Nov. 9 at Science and Nov. 13 at Avila University, in Claremore. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Francisco Ayala; Spanish novelist, sociologist, scholar spent years in exile Nov 5, 2009
In 1955, he began a 20-year stint in the United States, working at Princeton, Rutgers, New York University, Bryn Mawr College, the University of Chicago, and City University of New York. Many of his most outstanding books stem from the years he spent in exile, including Los Usurpadores ( The Usurpers ) of 1949, in which he examines the immorality of a person subjugating another to his will. (Boston Globe)
'Dancing in the Dark,' by Morris Dickstein Nov 4, 2009
A professor at the City University of New York Graduate Center, he discusses the responses of his students to the literature of the Depression, and uses that essential tool of English teachers everywhere - the compare and contrast exercise. The big picture. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Power to parents is main objective of Boston schools new ‘university’ program Nov 2, 2009
Power to parents is main objective of new city university. At a math workshop, instructor Alice Devine (standing) went over problem solving with (from left) Ludwick Coye, Nicanora Hernandez, and Marte Alvarez. (Boston Globe)
The saga of the 16th-century map that gave America its name Nov 1, 2009
Michael Washburn is the assistant director of the Center for the Humanities at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
NY fiscal crisis strikes hard at higher education (2) Nov 1, 2009
$53 million from the smaller City University of New York, out of a $1. 4 billion core operating budget. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Anti-gang initiative coming together Oct 29, 2009
Mr. Kennedy -- director of the Center for Crime Prevention and Control and professor of anthropology at the City University of New York's John Jay College of Criminal Justice -- spent the first half of a two-day visit meeting with law enforcement and social service agencies. He said he's pleased with the emerging Pittsburgh Initiative to Reduce Crime (PIRC), but wants to bring in a team from the University of Cincinnati that has experience identifying violent groups, mapping out their... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hong Kong Developers Seek to Overhaul Land Sales as Home Prices Surge 28% Oct 28, 2009
Hong Kong home prices have risen 28 percent this year as of the week ended Oct. 18, according to the Centa-City Leading Index compiled by Centaline Property Agency Ltd. and the City University of Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Mortgage Corp., a government-backed home-loan insurer, said Oct. 23 it will limit coverage on loans of more than 70 percent of a residences value to borrowings of HK$12 million or less, down from a maximum of HK$20 million. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
3rd helpings Oct 27, 2009
"The irony is that if you give people complete and unadulterated choice they eat a narrower range of food simply because they can - you can eat burgers every day if you like" says Professor Martin Caraher, professor of food and health policy at City University London. He is concerned about all-you-can-eat restaurants. (BBC News -- UK)
Nigeria: Niger Delta Crisis Resolution Rests On 4 Pillars - Obaigbena Oct 26, 2009
Susan L. Woodward, a Professor of Political Science at The Graduate Center, City University of New York. Dr. Michael Penfold, an Associate Director, Public Policy and Competitiveness, CAF ("Corporaci;n Andina de Fomento"), and a former Tinker Professor, SIPA, Columbia University and Prof. (allAfrica.com)
NY fiscal crisis strikes hard at higher education Oct 26, 2009
$53 million from the smaller City University of New York, out of a $1. 4 billion core operating budget. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Galleon Wiretaps Rattle Hedge Funds as Government Targets Insider Trading Oct 26, 2009
Agents monitoring the calls are supposed to make an effort to listen and record only conversations that are related to the criminal conduct, said Eugene ODonnell, a law professor at the City University of New Yorks. Stop Listening. (Bloomberg -- US)
Michelle Malkin: The voluntarism scandals Hollywood won't be broadcasting Oct 26, 2009
As Youth Today, a niche publication that covers the national service sector, reported, CNCS docked the City University of New York $345,700 for this year, reducing its grant from $900,000 to $554,300 ... As Youth Today, a niche publication that covers the national service sector, reported, CNCS docked the City University of New York $345,700 for this year, reducing its grant from $900,000 to $554,300. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Murray State's Sustainability Summit slated for Wednesday Oct 25, 2009
Murray Ledger Your Home Town News Source. Murray State's Sustainability Summit slated for Wednesday. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
OKC, Tulsa rank among top 10 economies Oct 25, 2009
Several factors have helped Oklahoma's metro areas, including that recession took grip in the state much later than elsewhere, explained Steve Agee, professor of economics at Oklahoma City University and chairman of the Oklahoma City branch board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. While the state's unemployment rate essentially doubled from 3. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Laying a foundation Oct 24, 2009
Williston Herald - Online Edition. Williston Herald Print Edition. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
6 comments Oct 23, 2009
As Youth Today, a niche publication that covers the national service sector, reported recently, CNCS docked the City University of New York (CUNY) $345,700 for this year, reducing its grant from $900,000 to $554,300. Walpin had uncovered a raft of grant violations, including criminal background check lapses and pervasive problems of eligibility, timekeeping and documentation in an audit earlier this year. (Human Events Online)
The black struggle Oct 23, 2009
" "There has been a decline in prejudice, but there is still a great deal of racism and prejudice in this country," agreed Nancy Foner, professor of sociology at the City University of New York. Times are changing though. Latin America's top fashion event, the Sao Paulo Fashion Week held in May, was forced to boost the number of black models on its catwalks after being targeted by anti-racism campaigners. Under the terms of the deal, labels had to employ 10 percent of black and indigenous models... (iAfrica.com)
BPOL, donations are issues in Aquia Milde faces two challengers in Stafford's Aquia District supervisor race Oct 23, 2009
Address: 5 Sutton Court Political party: Independent Political experience: None Age: 56 Family: Wife, Michelle; grown son and daughter Occupation: Civilian program manager competency lead, Marine Corps System Command, Quantico Marine Corps Base Education: B.S., City University of New York; master's in management, Pepperdine University; master's in computer systems, Naval Postgraduate School Monterey; master's in international studies, National War College Military: Retired Marine Corps colonel,... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
About to die? Voice test over phone can tell Oct 22, 2009
Kenji Ohshige and a team of researchers from the Yokohama City University School of Medicine in Japan collected information of more than 60,000 emergency calls from October 2008 to March 2009, to assess it at the new Yokohama computer-based triage emergency system. The severity of the patients condition was categorized accordingly after triage information for each call was entered into the computer system. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Gang crackdown, mob trials transfix China Oct 22, 2009
"Local governments have essentially lost control over organized crime," said Ming Xia, a professor at The City University of New York who studies China's criminal underworld. He said an internal report by the national police ministry estimated that China had 2 million to 3 million people involved in organized crime in 2004 and 4,200 "mafia-style syndicates." He believes the number of participants may be as high as 4 million. (MSNBC -- International)
Military Tribunals Make Closing Gitmo a Receding Goal Oct 21, 2009
" Once the refined wheels of military justice begin to turn, there's still a risk they could grind to a halt. Many of Gitmo's detainees are charged with material support for terrorism or terrorist groups, one of the offenses Congress set aside for the commissions, as it did in 2006. But such offenses have not been recognized as war crimes by the Geneva Convention, nor have they been brought before military tribunals before. Administration legal officials have expressed concern that civilian... (Time.com)
Grassland Toolmakers Two Million Years Ago Oct 21, 2009
21, 2009) In an article published in the open-access, peer-reviewed journal PLoS ONE on October 21, 2009, Dr Thomas Plummer of Queens College at the City University of New York, Dr Richard Potts of the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History and colleagues report the oldest archeological evidence of early human activities in a grassland environment, dating to 2 million years ago ... The principal collaborating institutions of the Kanjera project are QueensCollege of the City... (Science Daily)
Europe feels chill of weak dollar Oct 19, 2009
"It is the Chinese and not the Europeans that are most on the minds of US policymakers," Michael Ben-Gad of London's City University told AFP.. "By lowering the value of the dollar, the Americans lower the value of their debt. "Those holding US dollar assets, particularly the Chinese, will be left with cheaper dollars. (Business Report, South Africa)
John Brown's complex legacy still divides Oct 18, 2009
"How much violence he personally committed, we don't know," said David Reynolds, a professor at the City University of New York and author of, "John Brown: Abolitionist.". Brown traveled to New England, where he was the toast of abolitionist society, a celebrity with a bounty on him for murder. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Getready to pay morefor your healthcoverage Oct 17, 2009
Employers are in a desperate bind, said Dahlia Remler, a health economist at Baruch College at the City University of New York. There are only three ways they can deal with (higher health care costs): they can have lower profits, higher prices or lower wages. (MSNBC -- Health)
City ready to begin anti-gang initiative Oct 15, 2009
Mr. Kennedy, of the City University of New York's John Jay College of Criminal Justice, is to work with University of Pittsburgh researchers. But a proposed contract between the city and Pitt went back and forth between lawyers, and the city spent the $200,000 allocated for the program on other public safety costs. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Moeaki Named John Mackey Tight End Of The Week Oct 15, 2009
Senior is first Big Ten player this season to win award. Tony Moeaki has been named the John Mackey Tight End of the Week. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Turpen Named MWC Soccer Defensive Player of the Week Oct 13, 2009
Utah sophomore goalkeeper earns first weekly accolade. SALT LAKE CITY - University of Utah sophomore goalkeeper has been named the Mountain West Conference Soccer Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday. (Utahutes.com)
World will miss 2010 target to stem biodiversity loss, experts say Oct 12, 2009
Tockner, with colleague Charles Vrsmarty of the City University of New York, will present research at one of 25 conference symposia and invite fellow scientists to help formulate clear government policy recommendations and future research priorities. Other conference presentations will cover issues ranging from biology to economics and international law, with emphasis on the positive benefits of conservation. (EurekAlert!)
Pitt will oppose fee by city on its students Oct 10, 2009
Pitt will oppose a city fee on students. With its students in the crosshairs of a revenue-hunting city, University of Pittsburgh representatives yesterday met with Pittsburgh City Council members to make the case that their institution already gives enough. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
AP, News Corp bosses say pay up (AP) Oct 10, 2009
"The word you heard from Curley and Murdoch was control and that sounds good but what they're not realizing is that the new reality of the Internet is that you want your things to be distributed through the (online) conversation," said Jarvis, who teaches journalism at the City University of New York and writes about media on his blog. He is also the author of "What Would Google Do?," a book about business and the Internet. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
With Dr Andrew Freris Oct 10, 2009
He was principal lecturer at London Metropolitan University from 1968-1984, and from 1985 to 1990, he was the head of Economics and Finance Department at the City University of Hong Kong. During his academic years, he wrote as well as co-authored numerous books and articles like The Financial Markets of Hong Kong (1991), The Greek Economy in the Twentieth Century (1986) and The Soviet Industrial Enterprise: Theory and Practice (1984). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Eugene Robinson: Calling Rangel's actions 'mistakes' not strong enough Oct 9, 2009
And another charge goes into the "too trivial to mention" file that Rangel used his official stationery to solicit funds for a new educational center to be named after him at City University of New York. The House ethics committee is looking into the allegations and seems to be taking its sweet time. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Guatemala rights scientist honoured Oct 7, 2009
" Born in Guatemala in 1971, Mr Peccerelli went into exile with his family in New York when he was nine years old. After graduating with an anthropology degree from the City University of New York, he met up with internationally renowned forensic anthropologists Karen Ramey Burns and Clyde Snow, who were already involved in human rights investigations in Guatemala. Mr Peccerelli has been working for FAFG ever since, now as its Executive Director. The work provides some closure for victims'... (Yahoo News -- Guatemala)
New rules to end 'blogger payola' Oct 6, 2009
" Jeff Jarvis is a professor of journalism at New York's City University and long time blogger and sees things differently. In a blog post he attacked what he called "the FTC's misguided, dangerous ad/blog endorsement rules. " "I think that openness is the best fix for questions of trust and advise companies and politicians and certainly governments to become transparent by default as enlightened self-interest. (BBC News -- Technology)
Pledge for more IMF help for poor Oct 5, 2009
Steve Schifferes is professor of financial journalism at City University London. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Africa)
Atlanta Mayor Oct 5, 2009
Peter Brownlowe: Im a graduate of New York City University N.Y, and Sam Houston State University in Texas. Ive been in the military for over 20 years and a police officer here in Atlanta for 15 years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
TU Rowers Earns Eight Medals at Boot of the Oklahoma Oct 4, 2009
Oklahoma City University `A' - 17:51 ... Oklahoma City University - 17:03 ... Oklahoma City University `A' - 1:54. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Kenny's pair of goals lead Mercer Oct 4, 2009
EWING -- Casey Caruso scored twice while Briann McDonough had two assists as TCNJ (10-1, 4-1 NJAC) defeated New Jersey City University (7-6, 1-4). Allyson Anderson, Jillian Casey, Joanna Pisani, Nikki Migliori and Chelsea Tompkins also scored. (NJ.com -- Times)
A chance to turn things around Oct 3, 2009
The opener was to have been Sept. 30, but that match against Oklahoma City University was postponed until Oct. 15. That makes Tuesday night s match the conference opener. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
1918 Flu Left Legacy of Heart Disease Oct 2, 2009
"I'd be extremely reluctant to infer anything about the 2009 swine flu outbreak from these findings," said Philip Alcabes of City University of New York. Among other things, the study showed that heart disease was more common among all those who were in utero at the time, and not those whose mothers were actually infected with the flu, said Alcabes, who is the author of Dread: How Fear And Fantasy Have Fueled Epidemics From The Black Death To Avian Flu. (ABC News)
City's gang initiative spinning its wheels Sep 30, 2009
David M. Kennedy's plan "is a proven commodity if it is implemented, and implemented properly." Mr. Kennedy, of the City University of New York's John Jay College of Criminal Justice, is the architect of the violence reduction system that was pioneered in Boston, used in dozens of cities since, and now touted as Pittsburgh's great hope for reduced youth gunplay. He would not return calls yesterday, and in an e-mail referred questions to the city's PIRC coordinator, Jay Gilmer, who was hired in... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Rating the College Rankings Sep 25, 2009
What's not good: The criterion is so stiff that only seven schools got an "A": Baylor University, City University of New York at Brooklyn College, City University of New York at Hunter College, Texas Ated States Military Academy, University of Arkansas, and University of Texas at Austin. Schools that scored a big fat "F" include Amherst, Brown, and the University of California at Berkeley. (CBS News)
New judge starts Oct. 1 Sep 25, 2009
He also worked for the Dallas County District Attorney's Office after he earned his law degree from Oklahoma City University in 1995 and moved into a private law practice in 1998. The Collin County Republican Party Executive Committee selected Wheless in 2000 to fill the open seat on the County Court at Law No. 4. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
New Marquette board chair named Sep 25, 2009
D. in English from City University of New York. Reader Comments. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Hong Kong Investors Can't Buy Enough Homes at Prices Before Lehman Bust Sep 25, 2009
The weekly measure by Centaline and the City University of Hong Kong recovered to levels before Lehmans collapse by June. The reached pre-collapse levels about a month later. (Bloomberg -- UK)
China shuts Tibet to foreigners before anniversary Sep 23, 2009
While the security measures in Beijing and elsewhere may seem like overkill to some, Joseph Cheng of the City University of Hong Kong, said. Chinese officials believe they are worth it to prevent even the smallest incidents while presenting an impression of a strong, stable nation. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
In autumn of America's discontent, Obama's race emerges as an issue Sep 20, 2009
"I certainly detect a racial element in some of the hostility directed at President Obama," said Richard Alba, the distinguished professor of sociology at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. "I'm certain there are white Americans for whom having a dark-skinned president in the White House is an enormous shock. This is really a complete overturning of what they thought was the natural order of things. The natural way that American society worked. It upsets all their ideas... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Beckwith Boathouse Dedication Friday Sep 18, 2009
Public invited to special event scheduled for 2 p.m.. The University of Iowa will dedicate the new home for its rowing program on Friday in an event that is open to the public. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Hong Kong Banks Threatened by Battle for Mortgage Market Share, HKMA Warns Sep 18, 2009
Home prices in Hong Kong have climbed 26 percent this year, according to the Centa-City Leading Index, a weekly measure of residential values developed by Centaline Property Agency Ltd. and the City University of Hong Kong. Falling money-market rates have underpinned the mortgage price battle. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Teen birth rates highest in most religious states Sep 17, 2009
"You can't talk about individuals, because you don't know what's producing the [teen birth] rate," said Amy Adamczyk, a sociologist at the City University of New York, who was not involved in the current study ... Other factors that may have been important to consider include ethnic backgrounds of state residents, according to Adamczyk, the City University of New York sociologist. (MSNBC -- Health)
Capcity wrestling makes its new home at Rouse Sep 17, 2009
LeAnn Barney, a former Anderson High School graduate who also wrestled in college at Oklahoma City University, will be coaching the girls. It's truly unique that we have a woman who has wrestled in college to coach the girls, McLemore said. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Too Few Latinos Get Colorectal Cancer Tests Sep 16, 2009
Luisa Borrell, an associate professor in the public health graduate program at Lehman College, City University of New York, notes that while a third of Californians may be Hispanic, the number of Hispanic doctors is still in the low single digits. "The pipeline for Hispanics to increase the number of physicians is not ready to match the demand of the fast-growing Hispanic population now or in the near future," Borrell, who was not involved in the study, said in a news release issued by Health... (MEDLINEplus)
An exchange of ideas: S.V. Writers Conference gathers variety of top authors Sep 15, 2009
Ketchum resident and former college professor Jeanne Cassell told how she was fascinated by City University of New York Graduate Center president William Kelly's claim that universities could become obsolete, thanks in part to the online education. "He said the average graduate will have nine careers in his lifetime - three of which we don't even know what they are at this time," she said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
