Somalia: Slippery Slope in U.S. Somali Relations Sep 17, 2009
(Peter Pham, James Madison University). (Ken Menkhaus, Davidson College). (allAfrica.com)
Women's Basketball Releases Non-Conference Schedule Sep 11, 2009
On Sunday, December 13 the Saints play at James Madison University. JMU defeated Siena 87-62 in Loudonville last season. (Sienasaints.com)
Tyser Tower Dedicated Thursday Sep 11, 2009
The facility will be used for the first time Saturday when the Terps play host to James Madison University. . (Umterps.com)
Rustburg High School welcomes new teachers Sep 11, 2009
She is a graduate of James Madison University and has a Bachelor of Arts in English, secondary education, and a master's degree in the art of teaching. Her teaching philosophy is "It's all about the kids." She wants to create a warm, safe and student-centered environment where learning can take place. (Altivista Journal, VA)
ODU Announces 2009-10 Women's Basketball Schedule Sep 11, 2009
The CAA Tournament, and the automatic bid awaiting its champion, will take place Thursday, March 10th through Sunday, March 13th at JMU Convocation Center at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. All times and dates are subject to change. (Odusports.com)
Vassallo moves up to take boys soccer varsity coaching position Sep 10, 2009
Vassallo, the junior varsity coach last fall, replaces Tom Foley, who stepped down to accept the Associate Coach position at James Madison University in Virginia. I am very pleased for John, said Foley. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
McDonnell shows the GOP how to run Sep 10, 2009
About 50 students greeted McDonnell when he arrived at the James Madison University dining hall. A year ago, some James Madison students waited in line more than four hours to get a glimpse of candidate Obama. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
From Huffington Post Sep 10, 2009
" To get a mainstream take, HuffPost called monetary economists at random from the list as members of the AEA. "I think there is a pretty good number of professors of economics who want a very limited use of monetary policy and I don't think that that necessarily has a negative impact on their careers," said Ahmed Ehsan, reached at the economics department at James Madison University. "It's quite possible that if they have some new ideas, that might be attractive to the Federal Reserve. " Ehsan,... (Harper's Magazine)
Foley steps down as boys soccer coach, returns to Div. 1 college coaching Sep 10, 2009
Foley, who up until early August was a full-time teacher and coach at Billerica High, recently stepped down to accept the associate head coaching position for the men s soccer team at James Madison University ... To see one of our own to go James Madison University is just fabulous. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
CUTS HITTING LOCALLY Sep 9, 2009
2 million; James Madison University, $9. 9 million; Radford University, $6. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
• Dorothy M. Broyles Sep 8, 2009
Dorothy worked for 20 years in the Culpeper County school system; was a 1940 graduate of James Madison University; a member of Bethel Baptist Church; and taught Sunday school for many years; and was a member of the Culpeper County Retired Teachers Association. Surviving Dorothy are her son, Carl Moore Broyles of Culpeper; sister-in-law, Hilda B. Cassell of Blackstone; two nephews; and three nieces and a special friend, Frances L. Warren of South Hill. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
2009 Season Begins With Yale Invitational Sep 5, 2009
The Bulldogs also won showdowns in Washington, D.C. in 1996 and at the Drexel Invitational in 1991, while dropping a neutral site contest to the Hoyas at James Madison University in 1995. Scouting the Stags (Sept. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Five new teachers begin at RHS Sep 4, 2009
She is a graduate of James Madison University and has a B.A. in English, Secondary Education, and a Master's degree in the Art of Teaching. Her teaching philosophy during her first year will be that "it's all about the kids." She wants to create a warm, safe, student-centered environment where learning can take place. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
People on the Move: Aug. 31 Sep 1, 2009
He holds a master of business administration degree in management and finance from James Madison University and a bachelor of science degree in business administration with a minor in computer science from Longwood University. Grant M. Smith, a program manager in Dewberry s Fairfax office, has been promoted to vice president. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Tar Heels Open Saturday Against Michigan Aug 29, 2009
James Madison University 247 13. University of Louisville 230 14. (Tarheelblue.com)
City to host Ms. Wheelchair America pageant this weekend Aug 24, 2009
Manley has attended the University of Rhode Island and James Madison University. She is a founder of the Volunteers at Rockbridge Area Transportation System and Rockbridge Advocates for Community Involvement. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
New Aquinas coach raises the bar Aug 24, 2009
From the sound of it, merely being competitive won't be enough for new coach Matt LeZotte, a former quarterback at Westside and James Madison University ... WHY THEY ARE EXCITED: LeZotte, a former quarterback at Westside and James Madison University, has injected a hefty amount of enthusiasm into the program. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Teens jailed in beating UPDATE: The five young Spotsylvania men appeared for their sentencing hearings with family and supporters. Each left the hearing in the custody of sheriff's deputies. (4:51 p.m.) Aug 14, 2009
FOOTBALL COACH J.C. HALL: "There were talks of a scholarship offer at James Madison University until this incident." DEFENSE ATTORNEY VINCENT ROBERTSON: "There is no evidence my client got it started. He was standing there talking it out. This young man [pointing to the first victim] is a neighborhood bully, a menace." JONES: "I just got into it. I just lost it." TAJH H. PENDLETON CONVICTION: Unlawful wounding, felony SENTENCE: Serve six months of a three-year sentence ... FOOTBALL COACH J.C.... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Why Can't My Clocks Keep Time Accurately? Aug 11, 2009
According to a study conducted at James Madison University, more than 25% of Web servers are off by 10 seconds or more. So while the atomic clocks keep ticking away with scientific precision, it's a good bet that not all of your devices will agree with them. (Time.com)
County chooses Tipton as manager Aug 5, 2009
Wednesday, August 05, 2009. Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. (Florida Today)
Puzzling Puzzles Aug 5, 2009
James Madison University Health Center. Adams, William Lee. (Suite101.com)
C-USA in on Hawaii Bowl deal Aug 1, 2009
Marist files lawsuit against former coach: Marist College is seeking monetary damages for breach of contract from former basketball coach Matt Brady, James Madison University and the commonwealth of Virginia. The suit alleges Brady was in breach of contract for leaving his job last year without written permission. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Marist seeks damages from former coach Brady Aug 1, 2009
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) -- Marist College is seeking monetary damages for breach of contract from former basketball coach Matt Brady, James Madison University and the commonwealth of Virginia. Notice of the lawsuit was served six months ago as required by Virginia law. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Major Arctic Sea-ice Formed Earlier Than Thought Jul 29, 2009
The authors are: Catherine Stickley (University of Troms; and Norwegian Polar Institute), Kristen St John (James Madison University), Nal n Koc (U. Troms; and NPI),, Richard Jordan (Yamagata University), Sandra Passchier (Montclair State University), Richard Pearce (National Oceanography Centre, Southampton) & Lance Kearns (JMU). Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Extremists Who Raided U.N. Offices Not Terrorists? Jul 29, 2009
"In recent years, the U.N. terror list has not functioned as well or as updated as it did in the immediate aftermath of 9/11," said Pham, director of the Nelson Institute for International and Public Affairs at James Madison University in Virginia. Al-Shabaab controls large swathes of Somalia, imposing its hardline vision of Islam on the country's south and center, rigidly segregating men and women and enforcing laws with cruel and oppressive punishments something like a Taliban in the Horn of... (Fox News)
Thirteenth Annual Capital Alumni Network Softball Tournament Hosting Record Number Jul 25, 2009
With each passing year, the CAN softball tournament has gotten bigger and better, and this year should be no different when the 70 participating teams, including reigning champ James Madison University, lace up their collective spikes on August 8th ... Sponsored by Glaceau Vitaminwater, OnTap Magazine, Union Mortgage Group, NORPress Photo & Printing Services, Dick's Sporting Goods, Summit Marketing and Panera Bread Company, this year's tournament field is comprised of teams representing the... (PR Newswire)
Chamberlain gets last drop Jul 24, 2009
A Dennis resident who plays out of Cummaquid Golf Club, Chamberlain will be a senior this fall at James Madison University. She didn t play much for the Dukes last season, rehabbing a shoulder injury. (Boston Globe)
FCS ADA Elects 2009-10 Officers Jul 15, 2009
This is an exciting time for our organization, and I look forward to serving as President during the 2009-10 year (Nacda.com)
Maryland Terrapins not done selling Byrd's-eye view of stadium Jul 11, 2009
The upgrades, on schedule to be complete by the team s Sept. 12 home opener against James Madison University, will bring Byrd Stadium s capacity to nearly 60,000. Season ticket renewals for this year are at about 89 percent, Ullmann said, down slightly from 90 percent last year. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Lady Monarchs Release Non-Conference Slate Featuring Three... Jul 11, 2009
The CAA Tournament will be held at James Madison University from March 10-13. The Lady Monarchs will return to the hardwood seeking their 18th CAA title and a trip to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 18 years without a CAA crown. (Odusports.com)
Marblehead brothers succeed on the tennis courts Jul 10, 2009
He has ideas about attending James Madison University or Syracuse University, and has e-mailed the Colgate University tennis coach, but he couldn t speak to him, because it would violate NCAA rules. My number-one goal right now is to get a scholarship playing tennis to a D-1 school, Justin said. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
WHS Class of 2009 start a new chapter Jul 7, 2009
Emma Sacks, who plans to study environmental studies at James Madison University, said what was on many minds graduation night. "I'm just really glad the rain held out," she said. (Wethersfield Post, CT)
Identity crisis: Can NASCAR reach old, new fans effectively? Jul 1, 2009
NASCAR says one in three of its fans always buy sponsors' products according to Ipsos polling, and a 2005 study of NASCAR fans by James Madison University said roughly half liked companies more if they sponsored the sport. "We have to prove to fans we're willing to do whatever it takes so they come to the races and enjoy being part of it," veteran driver says. (USA Today -- Sports)
Analysis: Somalia aid tied to shaky government Jun 29, 2009
Mogadishu's Transitional Federal Government "is not a government by any commonsense definition of the term," J. Peter Pham, an Africa expert and associated professor at James Madison University, told a congressional subcommittee this past week. "It has shown no functional capacity to govern much less provide even minimal services to the citizens.". (Lompoc Record, CA)
Research suggests power source dying down - Global warming may be causing winds to slow in western Montana Jun 16, 2009
But another expert, Jonathan Miles of James Madison University, said a 10 percent reduction in wind speeds over a decade would have an enormous effect on power production. Pryor said a 10 percent change in peak winds would translate into a. (Missoulian, MT)
Older workers muscling out teens for summer jobs Jun 6, 2009
So the job market for teenagers is going to be very soft this summer," said Andrew Kehow, an economist at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va.Last year, only 32.7 percent of U.S. teens ages 16 through 19 held summer jobs, the lowest level since the government started tracking the data in 1948, said Andrew Sum, the director of the Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University.With jobs still scarce, the teen employment rate probably will hit a new low of about 30 percent... (Anchorage Daily News)
Tunstall baseball, softball claim Region IV titles Jun 4, 2009
Eight members of the track team qualified at regionals on May 22-23 to compete at the state meet held over the weekend at James Madison University in Harrisonburg. Although no medals were won, the competitors did make a good showing, improving on their own records. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Pirates, Inc.: Inside the booming Somali business Jun 1, 2009
"It's like an IPO [initial public offering]," says J. Peter Pham, a political scientist and expert on Somali pirate financing at James Madison University in Harrisburg, Va. "For a start-up operation, you need more money, between $150 [thousand] to $250,000, but if you want to provide capital to an existing operation, then you can give $50,000 to have a share in the profits.". (Christian Science Monitor)
Somali piracy a boost for London's shipping insurers Jun 1, 2009
But with 22,000 Gulf transits a year, additional premiums could be worth up to $400 million, says J. Peter Pham, a piracy expert at James Madison University in Harrisburg, Va. "We've seen inquiries for [coverage] escalate as shipowners seek to protect their employees and businesses," explains Ashley Leszczuk from Aon's crisis-management team. (Christian Science Monitor)
Georgetown student achievements May 30, 2009
Kerry Ann Donovan graduated with a Master of Arts in teaching from James Madison University on May 8. . (Georgetown Record, MA)
A Big Thank You: Film Festival Honors Troops May 22, 2009
Joanna Brenner is a student at James Madison University and is the co-executive editor of Curio, an annual magazine about Harrisonburg and surrounding communities. 2009. (Newsmax)
Mike Jackson Named Director Of Athletic Ticketing May 20, 2009
He also was the Director of Ticket Operations at James Madison University from 2002-04. After getting his start in the athletics ticketing business at Western Kentucky University, where he served as the ticket manager from 1996-99, he spent 1999-2000 at Saint Louis University as its Director of Ticket Operations. (Odusports.com)
DRF selects 10 for summer internships May 20, 2009
Sara Parrish, James Madison University. Carlethia Smith, Virginia State University. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
ODU To Host 2009 Men's Wilson/ITA Atlantic Regional Next Fall May 20, 2009
DC JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY Colonial Athletic Assn VA LA SALLE UNIVERSITY Atlantic 10 PA LAFAYETTE COLLEGE Patriot League PA LEHIGH UNIVERSITY Patriot League PA LIBERTY UNIVERSITY Big South VA LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY Independent VA MARSHALL UNIVERSITY Conference USA WV MARYLAND, U OF/BALT. CNTY America East MD MARYLAND, UNIVERSITY OF Atlantic Coast MD MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Mid-Eastern Athl MD NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY Mid-Eastern Athl VA OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY Colonial Athletic Assn VA PENN STATE... (Odusports.com)
Women's Results May 18, 2009
85 18 James Madison University 9:11 ... 53 3 14 James Madison University 3:48. (Bucknellbison.com)
Emery Named ITA Midwest Region Assistant Coach of the Year May 14, 2009
Emery came to the Illini three years ago after a stint as an assistant coach and standout player at James Madison University. In 2009, Dasso and Emery continued the resurgence of Illinois women's tennis on the national front. (Fightingillini.com)
Project launched to fight frog-killing fungus May 12, 2009
Scientists involved in the project will work on implementing recently published research from James Madison University in Virginia that shows bacteria in frogs' skin can be used to fight the fungal infection. Frogs bathed in a mixture containing the bacteria and then exposed to the fungus had a 100 percent survival rate in the study published in the International Society for Microbial Ecology Journal, said Professor Reid Harris. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Huskies Earn No. 3 Overall Seed For NCAA Tourney May 12, 2009
Seven teams are making their initial appearances in the tournament: Bradley University, James Madison University, the University of Kentucky, North Dakota State University, Radford University, Sacred Heart University and the University of Tennessee at Martin. The Huskies were ranked No. 4 in the most recent NFCA Division I rankings. (Gohuskies.com)
'Hobbits' Couldn't Hustle: Feet Of Homo Floresiensis Were Primitive But Not Pathological May 7, 2009
In addition to Jungers and Harcourt-Smith, authors of the research paper include Roshna Wunderlich, James Madison University; Matthew Tocheri, National Museum of Natural History (Smithsonian Institution); Susan Larson, Stony Brook Medical Center; Thomas Sutikna and Rhokus Awe Due, National Research and Development Centre for Archaeology in Jakarta, Indonesia; and Mike Morwood, University of Wollongong in Australia. Research was funded by grants form the Australian Research Council, the National... (Science Daily)
Too Small, Too Slow, Blah, Blah, Blah May 6, 2009
" I'm really starting to pity you now. Actually, the top receiver of all-time is Jerry Rice (22,895 yards), who went to Mississippi Valley State (emphasis on Valley State), which of course is not in the Southeastern Conference. Those are all well and good but the bottom line is scoring. And the #1 field goal kicker of all-time is....(drum roll)...Jan Stenerud (373 career field goals) of Montana State, another former conference mate of Boise State in the Big Sky Conference. So schools that are... (BroncoCountry.com)
* A Gulf between oil and power Apr 18, 2009
Peter Pham, a professor at James Madison University in the US, says this should not be a surprise as the region is already supplying more oil to the US than the Persian Gulf. In the longer term, the region is going to be essential, he said, citing an eventual global economic recovery, a lack of new oil and instability in the Middle East, and the continuing threat of conflict in Sudan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Film highlights conflict Apr 17, 2009
One of them was Harris, who graduated from James Madison University in 2008 but suffered a career-ending ankle injury that ended her hopes of competing in the WNBA.. The documentary also noted that the Women's Basketball Coaches Association includes a clause in its code of ethics banning discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Prep: Aquinas finds its man in assistant Apr 16, 2009
LeZotte, 27, is a former standout quarterback at Westside High School and James Madison University. He will be the youngest public-school league coach in the area next fall. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Somalia: Pirates are Well-Organized, Resilient [staff blog] Apr 16, 2009
Writing in the , J Peter Pham of James Madison University says there are few places more hospitable to piracy than Somalia. "Pirate bases in Eyl, in the northeastern Puntland region, and in Xarardheere, in central Somalia, stand out for their audacity and for the resources they command. "The syndicates operate 'mother ships' far offshore that serve as long-range platforms for the speedboats that attack commercial vessels; they own depots along the coast where the pirates resupply before bringing... (allAfrica.com)
People Will Make Healthier Choices If Restaurants Provide Nutritional Data, Study Finds Apr 7, 2009
"Using only the sense of taste, smell, and sight to accurately estimate the levels of calories, saturated fat, trans fat, and sodium found in a typical restaurant food serving is extremely difficult, if not impossible, for most consumers," write authors Elizabeth Howlett (University of Arkansas), Scot Burton (Sam M. Walton College of Business), Kenneth Bates (University of San Diego), and Kyle Huggins (James Madison University). The authors set out to examine how providing calorie and nutrient... (Science Daily)
Championship coach to leave Gretna High Apr 2, 2009
An Altavista native, Thurman graduated from James Madison University. He was a graduate assistant at Brown University and JMU before leaving football to help his dad in the construction business. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Judges Rule on JMU's Effort to End 10 Sports Programs (2:34 p.m.) Mar 24, 2009
The high court on Monday refused to consider a request from Equity in Athletics, Inc., to immediately stop James Madison University from eliminating the teams while its lawsuit is pending. James Madison University announced in 2006 that it was cutting seven men's teams and three women's teams to comply with a federal law requiring equality in men's and women's intercollegiate sports. (WTVR.com, VA)
Media General Announces New Market-Focused Business Structure Mar 24, 2009
He received a B.S. degree from James Madison University. Mr. Read, 39, has been President, Interactive Media Division since 2007. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Triple-A Squad Keeps Winning Mar 23, 2009
The former James Madison University (VA) player made his Major League debut in 2004, appearing in six games with the Kansas City Royals. Related Stories. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Deacons Host Hoyas on Sunday at 5 p.m. in WNIT Mar 22, 2009
The winner of Sunday's game will face either Richmond or James Madison University in the third round of the tournament. - www. (Wakeforestsports.com)
10 Padres prospects to watch Mar 22, 2009
A supplemental first-round pick in 2007 out of James Madison University, Kulbacki may have had the best '08 campaign of any of the club's recent first-rounders, despite missing a few weeks with shoulder trouble in August. After a slow start in April at Fort Wayne, Kulbacki moved up to Lake Elsinore and it all clicked for him in late spring. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
New York Signs Zimmerman, Waives Palacio Mar 21, 2009
Zimmerman, 22, was a two-time All-Colonial Athletic Association selection at James Madison University. He led the Dukes in goals (six) and assists (five) last season. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Sara Prouty -- Meet the Teacher Mar 18, 2009
My oldest son, Andrew, just finished graduate school at James Madison University, and my youngest son, Matt, is a junior at University of Maine. My dad and stepmother live on a lake in New Hampshire, and we spend lots of time with them there. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
By The Numbers: Hitters On The Upswing Mar 18, 2009
About The Author: Nathaniel Stoltz is a statistics minor at James Madison University in Virginia. He is the creator of the "Ultimate Value Index" or "UVI" baseball statistic. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Coastal Carolina University Names New Vice President for Institutional Advancement Mar 15, 2009
Adams earned a bachelor's degree in English from VMI, a master's degree in English literature from James Madison University and a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Tennessee. He served two years on active duty in the United States Army and retired from the Army Reserve as a lieutenant colonel in 1999 after 28 years of commissioned service (and six months of active duty during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). (Loris Scene, SC)
