Slipping the Fold of Marriage -- Author Jean M. Ponte Takes Readers to a Story of a Woman Struggling to Recapture Her Husband's Attention-But Finds New Relationships Instead Oct 22, 2009
Ponte attended Western Michigan University when it was still a college, but received her BFA degree in painting from Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, where she and her husband reside in winter. The author now tries to find time for both painting and writing. (Primezone Releases)
Split view on city manager Oct 22, 2009
Raised in a small Kansas town, Malm graduated from Kansas State University in 2003. I cant stand to see the town fall apart so I decided to do something about it (run for mayor), he said. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Grad school dean a K-State finalist Oct 21, 2009
Kansas State University on Tuesday picked the dean of the University of Georgia Graduate School as one of four finalists for provost and senior vice president. Maureen Grasso, grad school dean for the past seven years, is scheduled to visit the school Nov. 1-3 in Manhattan, Kan. (Athens Banner-Herald)
UGA grad school dean named finalist for K-... Oct 21, 2009
UGA grad school dean named finalist for K-State provost102009breaking news1Athens Banner-Herald Kansas State University this morning named the dean of the University of Georgia Graduate School as one of four finalists for provost and senior vice president ... Kansas State University this morning named the dean of the University of Georgia Graduate School as one of four finalists for provost and senior vice president. (Athens Banner-Herald)
KPMG hires new local managing partner Oct 20, 2009
The graduate of Kansas State University was admitted to the firm s partnership in 1987 and in 1998 was named audit partner-in-charge for Virginia, where she served for 10 years. Most recently, she had been the mid-Atlantic area managing partner for the audit practice and was recently elected to the board. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Findings About Veracity Of Peripheral Vision Could Lead To Better Robotic Eyes Oct 19, 2009
18, 2009) Two Kansas State University psychology researchers have found that although central vision allows our eyes to discern the details of a scene, our peripheral vision is most important for telling us what type of scene we're looking at in the first place, such as whether it is a street, a mountain or a kitchen. See also. (Science Daily)
Chad W. Clark Oct 17, 2009
Following their marriage, Chad and Karma moved to Ames, Iowa where he attended Iowa State University and received his M.S. Degree in Animal Reproduction then on to Kansas State University, receiving his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1961. He practiced for a short time in Salt Lake City but found the city was not for him, so in 1962 the family relocated to Payette, Idaho, where he joined the Ashton Veterinary Clinic, which later became the Ashton-Clark Veterinary Clinic. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
K-State, CGSC_team up for scholars Oct 16, 2009
Dr. Robert Kegan, professor of Adult Learning and Professional Development and co-director of the Change Leadership Group at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education, leads his workshop, Personal Learning for Leadership Development: Understanding and Overcoming the "Immunity to Change," as part of Kansas State University's Teaching Scholars program Oct. 7 at the Lewis and Clark Center ... Faculty at the Command and General Staff College and community members participating in adult... (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
National Science Foundation awards grants for studies of coupled natural and human systems Oct 15, 2009
David Steward of Kansas State University and colleagues will study the Ogallala Aquifer in western Kansas, which sustains an agricultural system based on irrigated crops and the meatpacking industry ... Hyper-extractive economies and sustainability: policy scenarios for sustainable water use in the High Plains aquifer (David Steward, Kansas State University). (EurekAlert!)
"Barf Blog" and Other Great Sites About E. Coli Oct 13, 2009
(His favorite refrain is "Stick it in.") Powell, a professor of food safety at Kansas State University, presides over a team of "barf bloggers." The blog's name accurately reflects the sometimes lighthearted tone: This week, for example, features a fan's photo of a place in Budapest called "Fatal Restaurant." Scroll down for the more serious mission: a for food-safety stickers on takeout (finish your Pad Thai within two days) and Powell's about what he believes is an exorbitant speaking fee... (Slate)
YouTube's Anniversary: How HOTorNOT Started It All Oct 12, 2009
And a Kansas State University anthropology class created a that takes a walk down YouTube's first two years. It's complete with cheesy music and a sappy ending that'll leave you inspired. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Owners Should Count Calories For Obese Pets, Consider Several Factors For Good Health Oct 10, 2009
Dr. Susan Nelson, a veterinarian and assistant professor of clinical sciences at Kansas State University, said there are several guidelines to follow when feeding your pet to ensure that it maintains good health. Just like human food packages, many cat and dog food packages contain nutritional information, Nelson said. (Science Daily)
Marketing Briefs: Economist: Abundance of wheat causes grain storage issue Oct 8, 2009
Mike Woolverton, a grain marketing economist for Kansas State University, said the lack of storage is not only affecting U.S. grain storage, but is also negatively impacting prices. "This is going to be putting a lot of pressure on storage facilities and the transportation system. Overseas buyers are sitting on their hands seeing these prices continue to fall," he said. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Reliving the past solo Oct 5, 2009
After graduating with the largest class in the Attica school s history 36 graduates Bauman attended Kansas State University and became a veterinarian ... Graduating from Kansas State University, I didn t learn a lot about whales, he said. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Serial Rapist on the Loose in Kansas Oct 5, 2009
Fall break starts Oct. 5 at Kansas State University and Oct. 15 at the University of Kansas. Kansas Attorney General Steve Six has said several of the attacks occurred during breaks from school, such as fall or spring break. (Fox News)
Diggings: Gearing up for Gorgeous Gordon Oct 4, 2009
A team at Kansas State University recently completed an interesting study. They See DIGGINGS, Page D4 analyzed the country and found which geographic regions tested highest in each of the seven deadly sins: greed, envy, wrath, sloth, gluttony, lust and pride. (Montana Standard, MT)
COMMENTARY: The challenge of reaching today's student Oct 2, 2009
Two hundred students in Michael Wesch's spring 2007 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology course at Kansas State University made 367 edits to a digital document and surveyed themselves to create the four minute, 44-second video. Some key student perspectives in the video include. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Fall Focus: James Ramsey Oct 1, 2009
A: My coaches were Russell Raley from the University of Oklahoma and Craig Ringe from Kansas State University both volunteers. Q: What positions did you play. (Seminoles.com)
Elevators full of unsold wheat amid fall harvest Sep 24, 2009
"This is going to be putting a lot of pressure on storage facilities and the transportation system. Overseas buyers are sitting on their hands seeing these prices continue to fall," said Mike Woolverton, a grain marketing economist at Kansas State University. The lackluster demand for wheat has clogged the nation's grain-handling pipeline, particularly in major wheat-producing states like Kansas where a good winter wheat crop this summer will be followed by anticipated record harvests of other... (Agri-View, WI)
Blinn offers Newton a clean slate -- Former University of Florida backup says juco life has humbled him Sep 23, 2009
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 1:56 PM CDT When folks in Manhattan, Kansas heard that Blinn College quarterback Cameron Newton was considering Kansas State University for the final two years of his college football career, the blogosphere immediately lit up with comparisons to another former Blinn College quarterback, Michael Bishop. The other schools recruiting Blinn s 6-foot-6, 245-pound quarterback made no such comparisons to vaunted alumni because, quite frankly, they ve never had a... (Brenham Banner, TX)
Rains stall winter wheat seeding in Great Plains Sep 22, 2009
"We are likely to see quite a bit of wheat planted in Kansas even though prices are terrible right now," said Mike Woolverton, a grain marketing economist at Kansas State University. Many farmers across the Great Plains who had planned to cut wheat acreage because of low prices have changed their minds in the past six weeks to take advantage of good moisture conditions. (Anchorage Daily News)
No Game: Scientists Move Cells With Joystick Sep 22, 2009
Prem Thapa, a researcher at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan. who was not involved in the study, called the approach "interesting and innovative," adding that the technique had advantages over existing optical manipulation methods. (Fox News)
Volleyball Falls to No. 2 Texas, 3-0 Sep 20, 2009
The 24th-ranked Bears (11-1, 0-1 Big 12) will continue conference play this weekend with a 1 p.m. start time on Saturday, Sept. 19, against Kansas State University. . (Baylorbears.com)
Baylor Volleyball Los0000381Ees To Texas Sep 17, 2009
The 24th-ranked Bears (11-1, 0-1 Big 12) will continue conference play this weekend with a 1 p.m. start time on Saturday, Sept. 19, against Kansas State University. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Mary Belle Eberly celebrates 100th birthday Sep 16, 2009
Eberly received her bachelor of arts degree from Kansas State University after two years in Emporia State Teachers College in Emporia, Kan. She was an accomplished musician and is a student of poetry. (Needham Tab, MA)
Cops: Hostage-taker faces murder charges Sep 14, 2009
They said Lindsey Rowley was studying criminal justice at Kansas State University. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Crime)
All livestock facilities should be aware of biosecurity issues (2) Sep 13, 2009
Mike Sanderson, a veterinarian at Kansas State University, says any location that sees animals coming in and out is at risk for biosecurity issues. You are in a business where you are bringing in a lot of animals and turning the inventory over time and again, he said. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
High In Sodium: Highly Charged Tungsten Ions May Diagnose Fusion Energy Reactors Sep 12, 2009
At Kansas State University, the goal is to help make that energy source as safe as. (Mar. (Science Daily)
New USU post stresses global ties Sep 11, 2009
At Kansas State University, where she headed the Department of Geology, her field research included work in Senegal, New Zealand and Norway. Her doctoral research included the Himalayas of Nepal, and she worked in Pakistan, Switzerland and France during a post-doctoral fellowship. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Vet Says Owners Should Exercise With Their Dogs Based On Specific Needs To Prevent Obesity Sep 11, 2009
10, 2009) People and their dogs both need physical activity to fight obesity, and there are many exercises that owner and pet can do together that can improve their health and their relationship, according to a Kansas State University expert. See also. (Science Daily)
The great ag debate Sep 11, 2009
Flinchbaugh is an economist just began his 40th year teaching agricultural policy at Kansas State University. Charlie Stenholm served 26 years in the U.S. House of Representatives rising to the position of ranking Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
To Get College Students To Wash Hands Requires Proper Tools, Attention-getting Tactics Sep 9, 2009
"Many students say they routinely wash their hands," said Douglas Powell, an associate professor of food safety at Kansas State University. "But even in an outbreak situation, many students simply don't.". (Science Daily)
Keokuks new teachers bring talent, experience Sep 5, 2009
She graduated from Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kan. She is married to Mike and they have two children; Amanda lives in Kansas City and Joseph is a college student in California. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Snyder says QB race will continue Sep 1, 2009
I have a tremendous sense of loyalty to Kansas State University and the program ... It wouldn't have been fair to the players in the program and to the Kansas State University constituency if I did not. (Kansas State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Catnip shows promise as fly repellent for cattle Aug 28, 2009
They continue to work with scientists at Kansas State University as well as ARS scientists at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria, Ill. to develop technology for field applications. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Organic And Natural Beef Cattle Production Systems Offer No Major Difference In Antibiotic Susceptibility Of E. Coli Aug 27, 2009
The researchers from Kansas State University detail their findings in the August 2009 issue of the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology. Increased outbreaks of foodborne illness, as well as the growing awareness and popularity of organic and natural foods, have forced many cattle farmers to adopt new production methods to meet consumer demand for safe and healthy beef. (Science Daily)
Employees Who Are Engaged In Their Work Have Happier Home Life Aug 26, 2009
25, 2009) A Kansas State University study shows that invigorated and dedicated employees carry over their positive work experiences for a happier home life. See also. (Science Daily)
Gene Discovery Reveals Critical Protein's Function In Hearing Aug 26, 2009
The findings, which also involved Kansas State University, appear in the Aug. 21 issue of the open-access journal PLoS Genetics. See also. (Science Daily)
Bloggers' challenge: Has Cache Valley's climate changed? Aug 24, 2009
DD wrote on Aug 23, 2009 4:16 PM:" Peter, does this at least partially answer your last question?Lake Bonneville fluctuations and global climate changeCharles G. OviattDepartment of Geology, Thompson Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506-3201Lake Bonneville, the largest late Pleistocene closed-basin lake in the North American Great Basin, fluctuated widely in response to changes in climate. The geochemistry and mineralogy of endogenic calcium carbonate deposited in deep water,... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Veterinary researcher who cloned mule dies Aug 24, 2009
And with good hygiene, Kansas State University veterinary experts say fair visitors shouldn't worry about contracting diseases from animals. "Be very attentive to good hygiene and wash your hands after contact with animals," said Gary Anderson, director of K-State's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
ARS tests stable fly control methods (15) Aug 24, 2009
ARS entomologists Jerry Zhu and Dennis Berkebile are working with industry and Kansas State University collaborators to identify aromatic compounds that attract and repel stable flies. Identifying volatile and nonvolatile compounds to lure and repel stable flies is an important step in developing biobased control tools for this pest. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Columbus ISD selects finalist Aug 19, 2009
Lane is a junior at Kansas State University and a walk-on on the K-State football team. Logan, 13, will be a seventh grader, and Landon, 11, will be in fifth grade. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Study: 18- To 24-year-old Group More Politically Active, But Not More Knowledgeable Aug 18, 2009
17, 2009) A study by three Kansas State University graduate students finds that the 18- to 24-year-old demographic became more politically active during the 2008 U.S. election season through the use of new media, but that the young adults were not necessarily more knowledgeable about politics. See also. (Science Daily)
UGA announces provost short list Aug 15, 2009
She was previously group leader in statistical sciences at Los Alamos National Laboratory and, prior to that, professor and director of graduate studies in the Kansas State University department of statistics. Morehead has been at UGA since 1986 and is the Meigs Professor of Legal Studies in the Terry College of Business. (Athens Banner-Herald)
K-State study finds 18- to 24-year-old group more politically active, but not more knowledgeable Aug 14, 2009
A study by three Kansas State University graduate students finds that the 18- to 24-year-old demographic became more politically active during the 2008 U.S. election season through the use of new media, but that the young adults were not necessarily more knowledgeable about politics. The K-State study examined young adults' media consumption and the effects of new media on their political knowledge and political activism. (EurekAlert!)
K-State lab gives researchers the tools to study porcine circovirus associated diseases Aug 14, 2009
That's why Kansas State University virologists Dick Hesse and Bob Rowland have been working to create new vaccines to tackle such complex diseases. "Circovirus and its associated diseases continue to emerge around the world," Hesse said. (EurekAlert!)
H3N2 Influenza Unlikely to Spread Between Humans, K-State Infectious Disease and Diagnostics Experts Say; Swine Exhibits at Fairs are Safe With Proper Hygiene Aug 11, 2009
And with good hygiene, Kansas State University veterinary experts say fair visitors shouldn't worry about contracting diseases from animals ... SOURCE Kansas State University. (PR Newswire)
Lake Land College honors agricultural alumna Aug 10, 2009
In addition, Neef received a bachelor s degree from Kansas State University and a master s degree from Michigan State University. Neef was an outstanding member of 4-H and the college s judging team. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
The Black Sheep Aug 5, 2009
Thats what happened to Stan Schleifer, an administrator at , when his son married a woman with a degree from Kansas State University. Not only that, but his daughter-in-laws brother played for the Wildcats and Schleifer said shes always putting purple stuff on his grandkids. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Discover a Hundred Assurances to Salvation -- New Spiritual Book is a Reminder of Jesus' Promises to Humankind Aug 5, 2009
She studied basic sciences and biochemistry at Kansas State University and was accepted into medical school. After suffering a mental breakdown, she had to relinquish her hopes of becoming an MD. However, in 1991, Eubanks returned to school and earned a bachelor of science degree in Medical Technology. (Primezone Releases)
How Children View And Treat Their Peers With Undesirable Characteristics Aug 4, 2009
3, 2009) A study by Kansas State University researchers is looking at how children perceive and interact with peers who have various undesirable characteristics, such as being overweight or aggressive. See also. (Science Daily)
Virulence Of Pandemic H1N1 Virus In Swine Populations Aug 4, 2009
3, 2009) Laboratory studies at Kansas State University and the work of a K-State researcher are making headway in the effort to control the pandemic H1N1 virus. See also. (Science Daily)
Foreclosures Stabilize In Key States Aug 4, 2009
home to the Army's Fort Riley and Kansas State University, had the nation's lowest Stress score in June (4. 04) in counties with more than 25,000 residents. (Click2Houston, TX)
Considering self-propelled sprayer? Spreadsheets help evaluate options Aug 1, 2009
Two agricultural economists from Kansas State University, Kevin Dhuyvet-ter and Terry Kastens (Emeritus), created two spreadsheets to help growers make sprayer purchase decisions. OwnSprayer. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Bill would restrict antibiotics in food animals Jul 31, 2009
Michael Apley, a clinical pharmacologist, veterinarian and professor at Kansas State University, said there is no doubt that keeping animals in close quarters "can allow some diseases to spread more rapidly.". "But we couldn't produce half of what we produce if we let them graze on pasture.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Solar Lantern: Students Design More Efficient, Affordable Lighting For Sub-Saharan Africans Jul 31, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 30, 2009) A Kansas State University student is combining engineering and nature to design a more affordable and more sustainable lighting source for those living without electricity ... Kansas State University students Tai-Wen Ko and Justin Curry compare light from a florescent lantern (left) with light from their compact solar lantern (right, flat on desk) ... (Credit: Image courtesy of Kansas State University). (Science Daily)
K-State researchers study how children view and treat their peers with undesirable characteristics Jul 31, 2009
A study by Kansas State University researchers is looking at how children perceive and interact with peers who have various undesirable characteristics, such as being overweight or aggressive. The researchers' study explored children's perceptions of the ability of the peer to control or change such traits. (EurekAlert!)
K-State researcher, collaborators study virulence of pandemic H1N1 virus Jul 31, 2009
Laboratory studies at Kansas State University and the work of a K-State researcher are making headway in the effort to control the pandemic H1N1 virus. Juergen Richt is a Regents Distinguished Professor at K-State's College of Veterinary Medicine and is a Kansas Bioscience Authority Eminent Scholar. (EurekAlert!)
Harvest time's a comin': Combines will hit southern Kansas cornfields within weeks Jul 30, 2009
Joe Harner, interim department head for Kansas State University Biological and Agricultural Engineering, says farmers sometimes overlook the conditions existing outside their grain bins. "Weeds and trash or any kind of junk around the outside of the bin can all lead to infestation," Harner says. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Running Back Derrick Coleman nominated for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Jul 29, 2009
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Take Part in An Enchanted Lost Odyssey in The Swords of Athos -- New Fantasy Book Follows the Exploits of a Group of Adventurers Who Seek to Free the Universe and Its Inhabitants From the Clutches of Evil Wizards Jul 29, 2009
He is a trade school graduate and has business law credits from Kansas State University. His grandson, David Matthew Lilly, is a sixteen-year-old high school student from Getaway, Ohio who currently attends school in Chesapeake, Ohio. (Primezone Releases)
Farm Bureau Foundation awards scholarships Jul 26, 2009
Rumbold, the son of Myron and Lori Rumbold, graduated this year from Bureau Valley High School and plans to attend Kansas State University. His major area of study will be in ag-business. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Spay, neuter law is good Jul 25, 2009
Tigers, monkeys and mountain lions can be fascinating, but a Kansas State University veterinarian said people cross the line of intrigue when they try to make extreme exotic animals their pets. K-State's Gary West, assistant professor of zoological medicine, has encountered many people who own inappropriate exotic pets. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Emphysema Severity Directly Linked To Coal Dust Exposure Jul 25, 2009
(July 28, 2004) While studying the relationship between vitamin A and lung inflammation, a Kansas State University researcher made a surprising discovery -- a link between vitamin A and emphysema in smokers. Richard. (Science Daily)
Sportswire — Former Bulldog makes Major League debut Jul 24, 2009
He then attended Grossmont College and San Jose State before finishing at Kansas State University. He was drafted by the White Sox in the 15th round on the 2004 amateur draft. (Santa Maria Times)
