November 9, 1989: A Great Day for Liberty and Independence Nov 9, 2009
Twenty years ago today, November 9, should be forever remembered as a truly great day in the course of human history. Without a shot being fired, few could believe the exhilarating fall of the Berlin Wall and the Iron Curtain just a little over two years after President Ronald Reagan audaciously demanded, Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall. (Human Events Online)
Supreme Court to review life sentences for juveniles in non-homicides Nov 8, 2009
A ruling extending that reasoning beyond capital cases could be the Brown v. Board of Education of juvenile law, said Paolo G. Annino, the director of the Children s Advocacy Clinic at Florida State University s law school. Judges, legislators, and prosecutors in Florida agree that the state takes an exceptionally tough line on juvenile crime. (Boston Globe)
ACC Final Preview Nov 8, 2009
Florida State University Official Athletic Site. Notes: 1) If you are having problems viewing this page, please of Adobe Acrobat Reader and install the newest version of the Acrobat plug-in for your browser. (Seminoles.com)
Beneath surface, a life of violence Nov 8, 2009
Lawyer and Florida State University professor Paolo Annino says the siblings had a violent family history and didn't understand what they were doing 10 years ago. Catherine, in a recent interview in a Homestead prison, said she even wonders if she isn't better off for having gone to jail instead of staying in that home. (Florida Today)
High court to look at life in prison for juveniles Nov 8, 2009
The 109 juveniles serving terms of life without parole are in Florida and seven other states -- California, Delaware, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska and South Carolina -- according to a Florida State University study. More than 2,000 other juveniles are serving life without parole for killing someone. (USA Today)
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After transferring from Vanderbilt University, Brown graduated from Florida State University in 1974. Team Stars: Quarterback. (UCF Sports -- Rivals.com)
Nike Unveils New Uniform Nov 6, 2009
Florida State University Official Athletic Site ... Seminoles Online Multimedia Fan Shop offers Official Florida State University DVDs, Media Guides and Game Collectibles ... (November 5, 2009) - On Saturday, Nov. 21, the Florida State University football team will take the field wearing the Nike Pro Combat uniform, a new system of dress and the lightest football uniform Nike has ever created. (Seminoles.com)
STUDY: Today's youth think quite highly of themselves Nov 6, 2009
Still, kids and young adults with big egos could create problems for others, says Roy Baumeister, a psychologist at Florida State University who has studied self-esteem. "Many people who grew up in the '50s say, 'Nothing I did was ever good enough for my parents.' Now we're seeing the pendulum swing, and you hear from coaches and teachers who have been at it a while that kids have become more fragile. They don't take criticism well," he says. (USA Today -- News)
Notebook: Three players, Saban named awards semifinalists Nov 5, 2009
Maxwell AwardBest, Jahvid, University of California Berkley, RB, JRClausen, Jimmy, Notre Dame, QB, JRDevine, Noel, West Virginia University, RB, JRGerhart, Toby, Stanford University, RB, SRIngram, Mark, University of Alabama, RB, SOPHKeenum, Case, University of Houston, QB, JRLeFevour, Dan, Central Michigan University, QB, SRLewis, Dion, University of Pittsburgh, RB, FRMatthews, Ryan, Fresno State University, RB, JRMcCoy, Colt, University of Texas, QB, SRMoore, Kellen, Boise State University,... (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Donald Lawrence von Windeguth Nov 5, 2009
He graduated from Landon High School and Florida State University with a degree in biology. He served in the military during the Korean War with the 10th Ranger Company, Airborne. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Gore's Profits Of Doom Nov 5, 2009
" The book's cover depicts one of the hurricanes Gore still claims are increasing in frequency and intensity. What has happened in the past three years is that such claims have been thoroughly debunked as the earth has cooled, possibly for decades hence. For example, a recent study by researchers at Florida State University determined that the 2007 and 2008 hurricane seasons had the least tropical activity in the Northern Hemisphere in 30 years. Ryan Maue, co-author of the report released in... (Investors Business Daily)
Women's Tennis Prepares for Busy Slate of Events Nov 5, 2009
6-8) hosted by Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla. The ITA Indoor Championships begin Thursday, Nov. 6 at 9 a.m., with first round singles and doubles, leading up to Sunday's championship matches for both flights. (Hurricanesports.com)
Green Is Cool, But US Land Changes Generally Are Not Nov 5, 2009
"A clear exception is conversion of land from other uses to agriculture, which produces relative cooling, presumably because of increased evaporation," said Kalnay, who developed the now widely used OMR (observation minus reanalysis) method with former Maryland colleague Ming Cai, now an associate professor at Florida State University. "The study's results also confirm the robustness of the OMR method, particularly in providing an estimate of the impact of local and regional land cover changes... (Science Daily)
Weezer could play at PSU Nov 4, 2009
Penn State is in fifth place, behind schools like the Florida State University and University of California-Santa Barbara ... Florida State University, the leader, has more than 5,000. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Your views: Political punches Nov 4, 2009
The oil drilling forum at Florida State University on Oct. 28 exposed another one of Sen. Mike Haridopolos shortcomings selective amnesia. (Florida Today)
Winners for the Tenth Annual McLendon Scholarship Awards Announced Nov 3, 2009
CLEVELAND - The six winners for the tenth annual John McLendon Memorial Minority Postgraduate Scholarship Awards were announced today by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). Undergraduate Institution. (Nacda.com)
Hawaii inspired crash victim's art and livelihood Nov 3, 2009
after she graduated from Florida State University ... after she graduated from Florida State University. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Playoff Picture: Panhandle Nov 2, 2009
District 2: Taylor County and Florida State University are in the playoffs, they play Friday night for the District Title. 1A. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
New online law journal created by University of Miami law professor Nov 2, 2009
" As to whether law professors are really ready to praise each other, Prof. Froomkin says optimistically that although some editors admitted it would be a change, most seemed to relish the challenge. ### Here is the full list of editors to date: * indicates Section Editor ADMINISTRATIVE LAW Jack M. Beermann Boston University School of Law Lisa Schultz Bressman Vanderbilt University Law School Cary Coglianese University of Pennsylvania School of Law Steven P. Croley University of Michigan Law... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Raoul G. Cantero III and Mark R. Schlakman: Florida death penalty process still desperately needs reform Nov 2, 2009
Last month, the Florida State University Center for the Advancement of Human Rights hosted an ABA-sponsored forum on Florida's death penalty process in Tallahassee to coincide with the three-year anniversary of the release of the ABA report ... Mark R. Schlakman serves as senior program director for Florida State University's Center for the Advancement of Human Rights and as board chair for the Innocence Project of Florida. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
THINKING OUT LOUD Nov 1, 2009
Upon entering Florida State University in 1958, I took the usual battery of freshmen tests, and sure enough, I exempted basic freshman math (Math 101) with credit, and two higher math classes (Math 109-A and Math 109-B) without credit, entitling me to enroll directly into Math 109-C.. A big mistake. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
FSU, Duke partner to study impact of Gulf's 'dead zone' on shrimp fishery Oct 31, 2009
This is marine ecologist Kevin Craig, a faculty member at the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory ... -- A team of researchers from The Florida State University, Duke University and the National Marine Fisheries Service will study the environmental and economic impacts of the vast "dead zone" in the northern Gulf of Mexico on shrimping in the region, home to one of the nation's most highly valued single-species fisheries ... "Previous studies of hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Forsyth Medical Center launches region's first comprehensive teleneurology program Oct 31, 2009
SOC neurologists have a minimum of 10 years in clinical practice and include nationally recognized physicians affiliated with departments of neurology at world-class medical centers, including Brown University, Florida State University College of Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine. SOC physicians have provided more than 7,000 consults in 2009 for neurological emergencies. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Alabi Named To Naismith List Oct 30, 2009
Florida State University Official Athletic Site ... Seminoles Online Multimedia Fan Shop offers Official Florida State University DVDs, Media Guides and Game Collectibles ... - Florida State University sophomore , who became just the seventh freshman in ACC history to lead the league in blocked shots during the 2009 season, has been named to the Naismith Trophy Preseason Watch List by the Atlanta Tip-Off Club. (Seminoles.com)
Skaggs named asst. GM at GWCC Oct 29, 2009
He earned his masters of science in sport administration with an emphasis in facility management from Florida State University as well as his bachelors of science in sport management with an emphasis in business from the university. Most Read Stories. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
2 sides debate offshore drilling Oct 29, 2009
Sponsored by Florida State University and Gannett Florida, the parent company of FLORIDA TODAY, the debate featured two expert panels who participated in an often freewheeling exchange before a studio audience of about 100. "We've got a really good coastal economy right now. Why in the wo 00004000 rld would you put that at risk?" asked Eric Draper, a chief opponent and veteran lobbyist for Audubon of Florida. (Florida Today)
The Overmanager Oct 28, 2009
And Tony La Russa leveraged a never-used J.D. from Florida State University into book-length fawning from both and. Yankees manager Joe Girardi fits neatly in this line. (Slate)
Our views: Drilling for answers Oct 28, 2009
Theyll meet for debate tonight in a forum at Florida State University in Tallahassee co-sponsored by the college and Gannetts four newspapers in Florida, including FLORIDA TODAY.. The 7-9 p.m. session will be Webcast live on floridatoday. (Florida Today)
See drilling forum online Oct 28, 2009
Gannett Florida and Florida State University are sponsoring a "Florida Forum on Energy Exploration" from 7 to 9 tonight at WFSU-TV in Tallahassee. Supporters and opponents will be part of the discussion. (Florida Today)
Melanie Cabassol For... Oct 28, 2009
Florida State University Official Athletic Site ... Seminoles Online Multimedia Fan Shop offers Official Florida State University DVDs, Media Guides and Game Collectibles ... Executive Board for the Student Government of Florida State University Insight Political Campaign Spring 2008- PR and Event Planning. (Seminoles.com)
Editorial: Learn, ask about offshore drilling tonight Oct 28, 2009
Gannett Florida, including The News-Press, and Florida State University are sponsoring a Florida Forum on Energy Exploration 7 to 9 p.m. today from WFSU-TV in Tallahassee. This is in anticipation of state lawmakers taking up the issue, probably next year. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Suntree athlete goes beyond game Oct 27, 2009
She translated that love of competition into volleyball and swimming stardom at Florida State University and now, at age 56, into standout and championship efforts as a master's swimmer, doubles tennis player and indoor rower ... Pat Sargeant of Suntree recently won the Champions Beyond the Game award from Florida State University. (Florida Today)
LSU administrator picked for GSU post Oct 27, 2009
He also has worked as associate vice president of research at Florida State University in Tallahassee and in various positions at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita. Georgia Southern, which is in Southeast Georgia, has about 18,000 students. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Digging for truth about oil, health care Oct 27, 2009
A public forum broadcast from Florida State University from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday kicks off public discussion of Gulf Coast oil exploration. A panel of six experts will take questions from the audience and viewers watching on television and online. (Florida Today)
Ga. Southern hires Augusta native Oct 27, 2009
His journey included stops in South Dakota, Kansas, and Texas and he held positions at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita and Florida State University before LSU.. While he is excited to be back in his home state, and at achieving a career goal of becoming a university president, he is also excited by what he sees at his new school in Statesboro. (The Augusta Chronicle)
AP bureau chief Mike McQueen dies at 52 Oct 26, 2009
McQueen began his career in 1977 as a reporter for the Tallahassee Democrat after graduating from Florida State University. He had a master s degree in communications from Florida Atlantic University. (KHOU.com, TX)
No Elder Left Behind: Researchers Say Designers Can Help Close Tech Gap Oct 25, 2009
24, 2009) While more older adults than ever are using cell phones and computers, a technology gap still exists that threatens to turn senior citizens into second-class citizens, according to Florida State University researchers. See also. (Science Daily)
A relic for rent Oct 25, 2009
In a journalistic career that began in earnest during my second year at Florida State University, when I was hired 50 years ago as a part-time reporter by The Tallahassee Democrat, I have indeed had a front row seat for the American civil rights movement. The first event was a march down Monroe Street by FSU and Florida A&M students to the Woolworth lunch counter. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Business Digest: Hope HealthCare CEO finalist for awards Oct 24, 2009
The Fort Myers native is the son of Kathy Rogers and Terry Keith, and recently graduated from Florida State University, where he received a degree in insurance and risk management. In your voice. (The News-Press -- Business)
Thursday's UNC Links Oct 23, 2009
"We need one of those moments again,'' Burney said. The Fayetteville Observer Bobby Bowden is trying to stay positive after Florida State's first 0-3 start in the ACC. Coming off a third consecutive loss, to Georgia Tech on Oct. 10, the 79-year-old Seminoles coach used a bye week to refocus his team for tonight's national showcase against North Carolina (8 p.m., ESPN). The News and Observer Thousands of UNC-Chapel Hill employees will be forced to leave work two hours early today, and some are... (InsideCarolina.com)
Paint it Pink Registration Oct 23, 2009
Florida State University Official Athletic Site. Notes: 1) If you are having problems viewing this page, please of Adobe Acrobat Reader and install the newest version of the Acrobat plug-in for your browser. (Seminoles.com)
You're Fired: Why Is Your Boss Such a Bully? Oct 22, 2009
Many workers feel they have been abused by a boss who either yelled at them, gave them the silent treatment, or berated them in front of others, according to research at Florida State University in Tallahassee. It's enough to make a worker want to walk, but that is not often possible, especially when jobs are scarce. (ABC News -- Business)
Haunted Trail gets a scary upgrade Oct 22, 2009
(Photos by Debra Gouvellis) Liz Cage, an interning student from Florida State University, is co-creator for the Florida Lions Camp Haunted Trail this year ... "This year we have two weekends we will be holding the Haunted Trail," said Liz Cage, an intern from Florida State University and one of the creators of the Haunted Trail, traditionally one of the most popular Halloween attractions on the Ridge. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Yaeger: Greatness is about more than loving to win Oct 22, 2009
Dunn went on to stardom at Florida State University and then in the NFL, but his family s loss always drove him. That is why over the years Dunn has donated 83 new homes to single mothers struggling to get by with different jobs, just like his mother did. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Angels' Mathis brings QB skills to job Oct 22, 2009
" Quarterbacks are controlling by nature. It comes with the turf. They run the show. Everything starts with them. The same holds true of pitchers and catchers, who control a game with their skills and intelligence. Mathis, Lackey readily concedes, was the superior high school quarterback. A country boy from Marianna, Fla., Mathis was good enough to attract a full ride from Florida State University but chose the baseball life instead when the Angels took him in the first round of the 2001... (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Diaz getting a taste of the media world Oct 22, 2009
PHILADELPHIA -- While evaluating his career path during his days at Florida State University, Matt Diaz took advantage of the opportunity to ask the great Ernie Harwell what he should do to prepare for a possible entry into the broadcasting world. "He told me to just keep on hitting and not to worry about broadcasting until I couldn't do that any more," Diaz said. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Cellphonometry: Can Kids Really Learn Math From Smartphones? Oct 21, 2009
Then, along with planners at Drexel University, Florida State University, and a Boston-based tech consultancy called Choice Solutions, he set about developing math curricula tailored for mobile phones. The Project K-Nect pilot launched in 2008 at schools where a high percentage of students receive free and reduced-price lunches -- including Southwest High, Taylor Scott's school. (FastCompany)
Catching a killer one spore at a time Oct 20, 2009
Students from the University of Panama and Florida State University, staff from the El Valle Amphibian Rescue Center and a local conservation organization, as well as scientists from Panama, Costa Rica and Colombia, now form a regional disease-testing team. Darien Province in eastern Panama is one of the most high-diversity amphibian habitats on the planet. (EurekAlert!)
Online galleries give writers an audience Oct 20, 2009
"We know people are writing in new genres all the time," said Kathleen Blake Yancey, past president of the NCTE and Hunt professor of English at Florida State University. "In general, people are writing more than ever. So much of our daily lives rely on writing," she said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Your views: Letters to the editor Oct 19, 2009
I can see the tears running down the face of FLORIDA TODAY sports columnist Peter Kerasotis as he wrote his Bobby Bowden article, criticizing the attempt to get rid of the legendary Florida State University football coach. Coming from a dyed-in-the-wool University of Florida supporter like Kerasotis, I'm sure he really has heartfelt concerns for Bowden. (Florida Today)
Couple's love beats HIV Oct 19, 2009
It was eight years ago that Danielle and Robby met as seniors at Florida State University. Introduced at a friend s house, they clicked. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hazel Augusta Edyvean Dewey (2) Oct 18, 2009
She graduated from high school in Florida, attended Florida State University, the College of William and Mary, and earned her teaching credentials at Kansas State Teachers College in Pittsburg, Kan. Shortly afterward she met Bill who was then in the Army-Air Corps and later the US Army. (Boerne Star, TX)
Stuart M. Kaminsky, at 75; was prolific mystery novelist Oct 18, 2009
Afterward, he was the first director of the Graduate Film Conservatory at Florida State University, a position he held till 1994, when he left academia to write full time. Mr. Kaminsky s first marriage, to Merle Gordon, ended in divorce. (Boston Globe)
Our views: Justice still denied Oct 18, 2009
The Innocence Project of Florida and others are working to get the payment, as is Attorney Sandy D'Alemberte, former president of Florida State University Law School. Sen. (Florida Today)
FSU, UNC To Honor Charlotte Moran Oct 18, 2009
Before the start of Thursday's match on October 22, the players and coaches from both Florida State University and the University of North Carolina will honor the legacy of Charlotte Moran by paying tribute to members of the Moran family. As with most benefit games, donations will be accepted at the gate in her honor. (Tarheelblue.com)
Sign Doug Mientkiewicz to Minor Contract Oct 17, 2009
The Florida State University product is a veteran of four postseasons, including one World Series with the Red Sox in 2004. He made the final putout against St. Louis in Game 4 of the Fall Classic to secure the franchises first title in 87 years, receiving Keith Foulkes underhand toss at first base. (Toronto, TheInsiders.com)
Experts fear effects of media on 'balloon boy' Oct 17, 2009
Ann Mullis, professor of family and child sciences at Florida State University, said "the vomiting could be due to nervousness, stress or some illness, but a continual push for a person to be in front of the media and do things that aren't developmentally appropriate can be stressful to a young child. He's only 6 years old.". Other child and developmental psychology experts warn that too much media exposure can be harmful. (CNN)
FSU, UNC Honors Moran Oct 17, 2009
Florida State University Official Athletic Site ... Seminoles Online Multimedia Fan Shop offers Official Florida State University DVDs, Media Guides and Game Collectibles ... Before the start of Thursday's match on October 22, the players and coaches from both Florida State University and the University of North Carolina will honor the legacy of Charlotte Moran by paying tribute to members of the Moran family. (Seminoles.com)
Bowden planning to return Oct 15, 2009
In announcing the succession plan in Dec. 2007, Wetherell read from a statement: "Bobby Bowden will coach Florida State University for a while, but when he decides to step down, Jimbo Fisher will be the head coach at Florida State University.". Spetman, prior to this latest discussion over Bowden's future, said that FSU has no intention of paying Fisher $5 million, and that the agreement would be honored. (Florida Today)
THINKING OUT LOUD / By S. L. FRISBIE, IVA Couple of Superstars (1) Oct 15, 2009
He was talking about a University of Florida coach, if I recall this was before Florida State University had a football team that anyone took seriously and sure enough, within a few weeks, I ll never fire him became I just fired him, and nobody seemed surprised. Why this bizarre un-mating ritual is found in college football circles I do not know. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Prolific mystery writer Stuart Kaminsky dies Oct 15, 2009
The native Chicagoan also had taught film and film history at Northwestern University and Florida State University. He lived in Sarasota, Fla. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Opinions of health reform aired out Oct 15, 2009
" One of the panelists, Dr. Raymond Bellamy, director of surgery of the Florida State University College of Medicine, said he doesn't favor any of the current reform proposals. They will just continue the "current bureaucratic mess," he said.Bellamy said he is a strong proponent of a government single-payer plan, a system that he said has proven to work in every other industrialized nation in the world: "Just cover everybody. "A fellow panelist, Randy Kammer, vice president of Blue Cross and... (Florida Today)
Does Halloween Brew Germs or Just Fright? Oct 14, 2009
"You're more likely to get the virus from contact from or hugging them than handing them a Snickers bar," said Dr. Michael Muszynski, a pediatric infectious disease specialist and dean of the Florida State University Regional Medical School in Orlando. Related. (ABC News)
Mystery About Proteins That Package The Genome Solved Oct 14, 2009
13, 2009) A Florida State University College of Medicine researcher has solved a century-old mystery about proteins that play a vital role in the transfer of the human genetic code from one cell to another. The discovery could lead to finding new ways to help the body fight a variety of diseases, including cancer. (Science Daily)
Bowden believes retirement still his call Oct 12, 2009
Florida State University head coach Bobby Bowden walks off the field during Saturday night's game. (AP). (Florida Today)
