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Teenager composes a promising future
"I think that my job as a conductor is threefold: One, I teach the music to myself; two, I teach it the way I see it to the musicians and orchestra; and three, we all together teach it to the audience," Nicholas Lewis says.
Hoover High 2013 seniors leave their mark on the world -- and their principal at...
Members of the Hoover High School Class of 2013 covered Principal Don Hulin with Apple logo stickers as they accepted their diplomas at UAB's Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.
Countryside High Seniors Tie for Valedictorian
Countryside High is fortunate to have two valedictorians this school year, in addition to a salutatorian.
Indian Shores OKs two new hires
Anticipated vacancies from the forthcoming August retirement of both the director of finance and personnel Mary Karayianes and town attorney James Yacavone have been filled.
Cover StoryThe Suicide EpidemicWhy are we killing ourselves? How can we stop it?
WHEN THOMAS Joiner was 25 years old, his father-whose name was also Thomas Joiner and who could do anything-disappeared from the family's home.
New Study Offers Insight Into How to Best Manage Workaholics
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Workaholics tend to live in extremes, with great job satisfaction and creativity on the one hand and high levels of frustration and exhaustion on the other hand.
Gov. Scott Signs Budget, Vetoes Tuition Hikes
With the stroke of a pen, Governor Rick Scott signed the 2013-2014 $74.5 billion budget into law on Monday.
SOPAA releases new season information
Also, Joseph Patti started last week as the new director of the Vern Riffe Center For the Arts on the campus of Shawnee State University and said he is excited about the new season and job.
Bill Self Honored at Dick Vitale Gala
The event was hosted by ESPN's Dan Shulman and honored three sports icons: Self, former Florida State University and Hall of Fame football coach Bobby Bowden and former University of Connecticut and Hall of Fame basketball coach Jim Calhoun.
College football: Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher OK with Winston playing two sports
Jimbo Fisher holds a news conference as he is formally presented as Florida State University's new head football coach, Wednesday, Jan.
Oregon's Jimmie Sherfy a semifinalist for Dick Howser Trophy
Oregon's Jimmie Sherfy is a semifinalist for the 2013 Dick Howser Trophy, presented annually to the top player in college baseball.
UNC has announced that the new dean of the College of Performing and Visual Arts will be Leo Welch.
Personality Changes Associated with Weight Gain
Florida State University researchers discovered people who gain weight are more likely to give in to temptations but also are more thoughtful about their actions.
Prayer Can Facilitate Forgiveness
Florida State University researchers found that praying for a romantic partner or close friend can lead to more cooperative and forgiving behavior toward the partner.
Albany Tech announces new promotion
Albany Technical College is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness.
Cultural Center to honor Frank Desguin
Each year since 1993, the Cultural Center of Charlotte County has recognized one of the citizens of Charlotte County for his contribution to the community and his continuing support of the Cultural Center.
Shown standing from left are Brittany Crafton, Robert Pepple, Vanessa Anzil, Susie Lee, mother of Coleen Chan, and scholarship chairperson Gretchen Dewey, kneelings.
RELIGION: "Great God Debate" on evolution and creationism
A Christian scientist and an agnostic scholar who specializes in the philosophy of evolutionary biology will debate creation and evolution Thursday night at UC Riverside.
HSNi shakes up senior leadership
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Interactive multichannel retailer HSNi has promoted Judy Schmeling to COO and CFO.
Thomas University taps Penton for award
When colleagues describe April Penton, they talk about how she goes beyond academics to make sure her students develop key life skills, such as empathy and compassion.