Monitoring Disease -- by Satellite? Aug 16, 2009
Preliminary efforts have already produced models that predict spikes in diseases ranging from to hantavirus on the basis of remote sensing data, according to Timothy Ford of the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine, and colleagues. Writing in the September issue of the CDC's , Ford and colleagues -- including Rita Colwell, former director of the -- said novel patterns of infectious disease are likely to accompany the regional temperature and hydrological trends that add up to. (ABC News)
Paradise found: best little place in the state Aug 8, 2009
It is a relatively quiet, daggy place in many ways,'' said Neil Argent, associate professor in geography at the University of New England, who has worked on calculating the magnetic qualities of hundreds of localities. The coast is mostly king in this index, while undulating hills, high rainfall creating green landscapes and flowing waterways score well. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
How Is America Going To End? Aug 6, 2009
Eric Zuelow, a history professor at the University of New England and the editor of , argues that "loud voices" like Perry's bolster the country's strength. The fact that we can debate our country's legitimacy is a sign of national health. (Slate)
Uni strike would hit exam results Aug 3, 2009
On Friday the regulator, Fair Work Australia, approved a ballot of staff at the University of NSW, Wollongong University and the University of New England by August 27 to determine industrial action. Ballot applications have been lodged for the University of Western Sydney, Charles Sturt University and Southern Cross. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
League tables reflect pupils' genes, says expert Jul 25, 2009
Brian Byrne, an internationally recognised researcher at the University of New England, has written to the federal Education Minister, Julia Gillard, offering to discuss his findings, which challenge the Federal Government's approach to primary and secondary education. Professor Byrne's research into 1000 sets of twins in Australia, the US and Scandinavia over 10 years has led him to conclude that school-averaged scores in early literacy were more likely to reflect inherited differences in... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
* World News Quick Take Jul 25, 2009
The professor at the University of New England in Armidale, Australia, found only an 8 percent variation in literacy levels between twins in different classrooms he studied in Australia, the US and Scandinavia. It seems to say that teachers are effective and that theyre roughly equally effective, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Teacher quality makes little difference, study shows Jul 24, 2009
The global study, led by the University of New England, monitored 500 pairs of identical twins during their first three years of school. They were divided into two groups: twins who shared the same teacher, and siblings who were split across different classrooms. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Who'll hear you scream? Misfits who go nuts in the bush Jul 18, 2009
Associate Professor John Scott, from the University of New England, agrees. "There's a long tradition of people going nuts in the bush," Scott says, starting with the Gatton Murders in Queensland in 1898 and the tomahawk-wielding Jimmy Governor, whose rampage in April 1900 formed the basis of Thomas Keneally's novel The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
AROUND TOWN: Spelling Bee goes down the wire Jul 18, 2009
ASTOUNDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR AMY Kudos to Abington s Amy Donovan, who graduated from the University of New England on May 9. Amy graduated with a bachelor of science degree in occupational therapy and was named to the dean s list for the spring semester. (Abington Mariner, MA)
Billions in grants invalid, court rules Jul 14, 2009
The case was brought by University of New England academic Bryan Pape, who challenged the $900 tax bonus or "cash splash". The legality of the bonus was upheld, but the court found the Federal Government could not directly fund areas that are the sole domain of the states. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The Ghost at the Wedding by Shirley... Jul 12, 2009
Shirley Walker is a retired academic, an honorary fellow of the University of New England and the author of a memoir, Roundabout at Bangalow (UQP, 2001). An Emotional Story of Australians at War. (Suite101.com)
Port Harbor Marine Hosts First Annual Veterans Appreciation Fishing Tournament Jul 11, 2009
After Weinstein, Dave Johnson, PhD of the University of New England, and Kerry Birmingham, manager of the Family Assistance Center of Maine, a center that assists veterans and their families, finished conceiving the tournament idea they contacted Port Harbor Marine to be its host ... University of New England. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Lee-Matthews engagement Jul 8, 2009
He subsequently received his medical degree from the University of New England, Biddeford, Maine, in 2007. He is currently an internal medicine resident at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester and resides in North Providence, R.I.. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Stemming the tide Jul 5, 2009
" It should not be this way for a man whose family history has been intertwined with the river since the 1800s, when his great-grandfather was among the first settlers in the NSW border town of Barham. But Eagle is a citrus grower and an irrigator. The water that sustains the rows of orange and grapefruit trees on his farm comes from the diminishing supplies of the once mighty river. Environmentalists and scientists say the Murray is dying. River management practices, controlled by the... (The Age, Australia -- Features)
Marlborough's Student Standouts Jun 19, 2009
Michael Otte, son of Debbie Papile and Joe and Kim Otte, has been named to the Dean s List for the 2009 spring semester at the University of New England. Dean s List students have attained a grade point average of 3. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Tour de Cure: Morgan, Kavanagh pedaling with a purpose Jun 18, 2009
One, called the 150, starts in Woburn and rides to Durham, N.H. before making another stop at the University of New England in Maine. Morgan and Kavanagh will be participating in this event. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Med students live in Nashoba nursing home Jun 16, 2009
David Ladley and Victoria Johnson, medical students at the University of New England s College of Osteopathic Medicine, are spending a week living at two Life Care facilities to learn about and experience life as nursing home residents ... The students are taking part in the Learning by Living program developed by Dr. Marilyn Gugliucci from the University of New England s College of Osteopathic Medicine. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Head of the Class, June 4 edition Jun 5, 2009
Area resident named to dean s list at University of New England. Jacqueline Price daughter of Jack and Lisa Price of Billerica, has been named to the dean s list at the University of New England for the 2009 spring semester. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
How the mobile phone became an 'instrument for life' May 19, 2009
Professor Bittman and co-researcher Judith Brown, from the University of New England, and Judy Wajcman, from the London School of Economics, are conducting an ongoing study into how mobile phones have affected human interactions and phone etiquette. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Basking Sharks: Disappearing Act Of World's Second Largest Fish Explained May 15, 2009
The authors include Gregory B. Skomal, Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, Oak Bluffs, MA; Stephen I. Zeeman, University of New England, Biddeford, ME; John H. Chisholm, Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, New Bedford, MA; Erin L. Summers, Maine Department of Marine Resources, Boothbay Harbor, ME; Harvey J. Walsh, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA; Kelton W. McMahon, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA; and Simon R. Thorrold, Woods Hole... (Science Daily)
Paying back the gift of life: Student organizes blood drives to thank Childrens Hospital May 13, 2009
Next year, A.J. will be heading to the University of New England. But the blood drives will live on at Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Student-athletes cook hot meals for homeless May 13, 2009
He is to graduate from Berwick this June and plans to attend the University of New England in the fall where he will play lacrosse. He plans to continue doing volunteer work while in college. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Reducing Inflammation Slows Alzheimer's Decline May 6, 2009
Flaherty, a second-year student at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine, presented the findings at the meeting. The treatment benefit from vitamin E was "small to medium" but increased with time, he said. (Newsmax)
School teachers the victims of bullying May 5, 2009
The University of New England study of 800 school staff members from government, non-government primary and secondary schools found that 99 ... "The survey's findings are highly disturbing because zero tolerance to any form of bullying is the expected norm in Australian schools," said Dr Dan Riley of the University of New England, in northern NSW.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Vitamin E may slow Alzheimer's disease May 5, 2009
Flaherty, a second-year student at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine, presented the findings at the meeting. He added that the treatment benefit from vitamin E was "small to medium" but increased with time. (Yahoo News)
Classical Greek and Latin alive and well May 4, 2009
The Charles Tesoriero lectureship has been announced by the University of New England as a tribute to the past staff member ... Yet a love of classics, first fostered at Sydney Grammar School, led him to provide two acts of philanthropy, bequeathing $1 million to the University of New England and another $1 million for the University of Sydney so the lectureships could be established ... The outgoing University of New England vice-chancellor, Professor Alan Pettigrew, said the Charles Tesoriero... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Gulls place 11 on TCCC All-Conference Teams Apr 30, 2009
Western New England College senior Brody Savoie was named TCCC Offensive Player of the Year, Western New England College senior Jared Pabis was picked as TCCC Defensive Player of the Year, Western New England College freshman Brewster Knowlton was chosen TCCC Rookie of the Year, Salve Regina's Brian Walker and Wentworth's Chris Wesche were honored as TCCC Senior Scholar Athletes of the Year, Salve Regina University's Patrick Cooney was honored as TCCC Coach of the Year, and University of New... (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls start pursuit of fourth straight championship Apr 28, 2009
Three other quarterfinal games are slated for Tuesday, including #2 seed Roger Williams (13-2, 8-1) hosting #7 seed University of New England (4-12, 3-6) at 4:30 p.m., #3 seed Western New England (10-6, 7-2) hosting #6 seed Curry (10-7, 4-5) at 4:00 p.m. and #4 seed Gordon (6-7, 6-3) hosting #5 seed New England College (9-7, 5-4) at 4:00 p.m.. The quarterfinal games hosted by Endicott, Roger Williams and Western New England will be played as part of men's and women's doubleheaders. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls grab top seed, Conference tournament starts Tuesday Apr 28, 2009
Monday's tournament action will include #5 seed Salve Regina (22-17-1 overall, 16-7-1 TCCC) hosting #8 seed Eastern Nazarene (16-18, 12-12), and #6 seed University of New England (22-12-1, 13-10-1) hosting #7 seed Nichols (15-22, 13-11) ... The winner of the University of New England/Nichols matchup will face #3 seed Curry (26-14,17-7) at 2:30 p.m. on the campus of Western New England College. (Ecgulls.com)
Endicott starts tournament action with Gordon Apr 28, 2009
Western New England will open the tournament with a quarterfinal matchup against #8 seed University of New England (6-9 overall, 2-7 TCCC) Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.. Two other quarterfinal games are slated for Tuesday, including #3 seed Roger Williams (11-4, 7-2) hosting #6 seed Wentworth (6-6, 4-5) at 2:00 p.m., and #4 seed New England College (8-6, 5-4) hosting #5 seed Salve Regina (9-5, 5-4) at 4:00 p.m.. (Ecgulls.com)
No. 15 Gulls fly past Nor'Easters, 12-4 Apr 17, 2009
(Londonderry, N.H.) and (Chelmsford, Maine) accounted for 10 goals as the nationally-ranked Endicott College men's lacrosse team defeated the University of New England, 12-4, in a The Commonwealth Coast Conference game Thursday afternoon. The #15 ranked Gulls improved to 11-3 overall and 5-1 in TCCC play. (Ecgulls.com)
Jumbos stampede past Gulls in fourth quarter Apr 15, 2009
The Gulls will step back into TCCC play on Thursday when they travel to the University of New England, while Tufts gets set to host Connecticut College on Saturday at 7:00 p.m.. . (Ecgulls.com)
Fiji's future Apr 14, 2009
"The country's about to fall off a cliff," Professor Helen Ware from Australia's University of New England told the BBC. ... Professor Helen Ware University of New England. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
MacDonald named NEISCA Player of the Week Apr 9, 2009
MacDonald helped guide the Gulls to a perfect 8-0 week last week including impressive double-header sweeps over Wheaton College and the University of New England. The third baseman hit for both power and average as the Gulls stretched the team's winning streak to 10 games after going 8-0 in the week. (Ecgulls.com)
Feldman leads Gulls past Nor'easters, 17-13 Apr 9, 2009
BIDDEFORD, Maine - Junior (Albany, N.Y.) scored four goals and added three assists to lead the Endicott College women's lacrosse team to a 17-13 The Commonwealth Coast Conference victory over the University of New England on Wednesday afternoon ... Release Courtesy of University of New England Sports Information. (Ecgulls.com)
Men's lax vs. UNE postponed Apr 8, 2009
- The 17th-ranked Endicott men's lacrosse team will have to wait another day to return to the field as the Gulls' match-up against the University of New England has been postponed due to unplayable field conditions in Biddeford, Maine. The make-up date is set for Thursday, April 16th. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls weather storm, sweep Nor'Easters Apr 6, 2009
- The Endicott College softball team continued its hot start to the northern half of its schedule as the Gulls won their 10th consecutive game with a double-header sweep over the visiting University of New England, 15-6 and 8-6, in TCCC action on Sunday afternoon. The Gulls improve to 17-3 (8-0 TCCC) while the Nor'Easters fall to 12-7-1 (5-6-1 TCCC). (Ecgulls.com)
Endicott hangs on against Golden Bears Apr 5, 2009
Endicott wraps up its three game road trip when it travels to Biddeford, Maine on Wednesday for a TCCC matchup against the University of New England at 4:00 p.m. Western New England continues its six-game homestand when it hosts New England College on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.. Release courtesy of Western New England College Sports Information. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls stay perfect in TCCC, sweep Regis Apr 5, 2009
The Blue and Green return to action on Sunday when they host the University of New England in a TCCC double-header scheduled for 12:00 p.m. Regis looks to end its losing skid as the Pride travel to Western New England College for a conference double-header at 12:00 p.m.. . (Ecgulls.com)
Ruling expected on $900 Federal bonus Apr 2, 2009
Similar views were put by lawyers for South Australia and Western Australia, overshadowing the University of New England law lecturer who brought the case, Bryan Pape. While none of the three states wanted to stop the bonus payments, their decisions to intervene could have that effect. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Australian academic bids to block cash handouts Mar 30, 2009
Pape, who lectures at the University of New England, says calling the payments a tax bonus is false. "Saying so doesn't make it so, and the first question will be -- is it a law with respect to taxation?" he told ABC radio ahead of the case. (Yahoo! Asia News)
NSW joins tax challenge Mar 30, 2009
The case has been brought by a University of New England law lecturer, Bryan Pape, who will argue that the bonus does not come within the Commonwealth's taxation power because it is a gift, not a tax measure. Elisabeth Sexton. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Cohasset lacrosse team looks to stick it to opponents Mar 28, 2009
Gone are Charlie Czerkawski (University of Connecticut), Mark Flibotte, Michael Grimm (Leghigh), Jake Cunio (Sacred Heart for football), P.J. McCaw (prep school) and goalie Nate Parker (University of New England). Parker was in net for one of Cohasset s state titles. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Dumped Liberal and his ally return to Cook Mar 26, 2009
Mr McInerney has previously been expelled from the University of New England. The election meant that Mr Morrison suffered a hostile takeover of the executive of his party in his seat at the council's annual general meeting on Tuesday night. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Politics aside, these presidents are lefties Mar 24, 2009
"Any brain seems to lateralize if it can," said Lesley Rogers, a longtime researcher in the field who is an emerita professor at the University of New England in Australia. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
$900 bonuses in jeopardy Mar 19, 2009
Mr Pape, who worked as a barrister for 20 years before joining the University of New England in 2000, will argue the case himself. He has a longstanding interest in constitutional issues, with a particular focus on financial relations between different levels of government. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Hartford tops Maine, advances in AE Mar 7, 2009
Mike Campbell and Erastus Shannon each scored 22 points to lift Farmingdale State (25-3) over the University of New England (24-5), 90-73, in Providence. Jimmy Bartolotta scored 10 of his game-high 27 points in overtime as MIT (21-8) advanced over Rhode Island College (23-6), 73-68. (Boston Globe)
Crusaders oust Bucknell Mar 5, 2009
Keene State (21-7) received 17 points from Kristin Degou in a 58-53 home win over the University of New England. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Barbara Bush rests comfortably after heart surgery Mar 5, 2009
In this Oct. 3, 2008 file photo, former first lady Barbara Bush speaks at a dedication ceremony for the George and Barbara Bush Center at the University of New England, (Robert F. Bukaty, File / AP). In this Friday, Dec. 26, 2008 file photo, former President George H.W. Bush, right, and Barbara Bush walk their dog after arriving aboard Air Force One, in Waco, Texas. (Albany Times Union)
Gulls earn No. 3 seed in upcoming ECAC Tournament Mar 4, 2009
No. 2 Worcester Polytechnic Institute (21-6) hosts No. 7 Colby-Sawyer (16-9) at 7:00 p.m., and Keene State College (20-7) will take on the University of New England (20-7) at 7 p.m. in the No. 4/No ... The winner of Nichols/Plymouth State will face the winner of Keene State/University of New England at a time to be determined in one semifinal, and the winner of WPI/Colby-Sawyer will play the winner of Endicott/Emerson also at a time to be determined in the other semifinal. (Ecgulls.com)
College basketball: Locals ready for March Madness Mar 3, 2009
Freshman guard Jordan Stinglen out of South Berwick, Maine, and Seacoast Christian Academy has appeared in five games for the University of New England (24-4), which plays Farmingdale State in a first-round game. Then there's Noucas. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Gulls weather storm, earn trip to TCCC Finals Feb 27, 2009
- For just the second time in program history the Endicott women's basketball team will appear in The Commonwealth Coast Conference Finals, this after defeating the University of New England, 78-67, on Thursday evening in Beverly, Mass. UNE wraps up its season at 20-7 while Endicott wins its 13th-straight game and improves upon its record-setting season by notching its 23rd win. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls survive scare, sneak past Regis Feb 25, 2009
The Gulls improve to 22-4 and have moved on to the Semifinals where they will host the University of New England on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. Regis wraps up its season at 17-9 ... Endicott will move onto the Semifinals where it will host No. 3 University of New England on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. in Beverly, Mass ... The Gulls defeated the University of New England 85-65 on February 10th earlier this year and will hope to do the same on Thursday. (Ecgulls.com)
Whitelaw named TCCC Honorable Mention Feb 24, 2009
Wentworth Institute of Technology senior Todd Doyle was named TCCC Player of the Year, University of New England senior Jaykyri Simpson was chosen as TCCC Defensive Player of the Year, UNE freshman Quentin Thompson was named TCCC Rookie of the Year, Wentworth senior Brad Bryant was honored as TCCC Senior Scholar Athlete of the Year, UNE's Jason Mulligan was named TCCC Coach of the Year, and Eastern Nazarene College captured the Team Sportsmanship Award. Endicott's earned Honorable Mention honors... (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls win ninth-straight, knock off UNE Feb 11, 2009
- Four Endicott College players scored in double-figures, led by (Merrimack, N.H.) 25 points, as the Endicott College Gulls defeated the University of New England Nor'Easters, 85-65, in The Commonwealth Coast Conference action on Tuesday night in Beverly, Mass ... The Blue and Green return to action on February 14th when they travel to Salve Regina for a tip-off at 1:00 p.m. The University of New England will continue its three-game road trip when they travel to Colby-Sawyer for a game at 3:00... (Ecgulls.com)
Late spurt twists Nor'easters past Endicott, 81-72 Feb 11, 2009
- The University of New England broke a 49-all tie by rattling off a 19-0 run midway through the second half, lifting the Nor'easters past host Endicott College, 81-72, in a The Commonwealth Coast Conference match-up in Beverly, Mass ... The University of New England looks to stick to its winning-ways on Saturday as the Nor'easters travel to Colby-Sawyer for a TCCC contest with playoff implications. (Ecgulls.com)
Council reform: flawed model considered Feb 10, 2009
Professor Brian Dollery, the director of the Centre for Local Government at the University of New England, says the report did not advocate the "ill-founded doctrine" of widespread council amalgamations and explicitly acknowledged that this was only one of several models to be considered. Professor Dollery argues that. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
A rock'n'roll life Feb 9, 2009
Born in northern Queensland, he grew up near Grafton before studying maths and physics at the University of New England in Armidale. When he met Barnes and formed Cold Chisel, he was working as a public service trainee in an Adelaide weapons research institute. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Gulls squeak past Regis, 78-72 Feb 8, 2009
Endicott returns to action on February 10th at 6:00 pm at home against the University of New England; that game can be watched via web cast on www. ecgulls. (Ecgulls.com)
Regis downs Gulls, 80-69 Feb 8, 2009
The Blue and Green look to get back in the win column on Tuesday night when they host the University of New England in a TCCC contest scheduled for 8:00 p.m. Regis continues its schedule on Tuesday as well, hosting Western New England College at 7:30 p.m.. . (Ecgulls.com)