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Obama's 'Lost And Dislocated' Jobs
The bailout is hurting--not helping--employment. The White House announced last week that the $787 billion stimulus package has "saved or created" more than 1 million jobs.
Locals Share Berlin Wall Memories
The Berlin Wall Anniversary is bringing back memories for local residents who were there to see it all happen.
Who is Moving In Next Door? The DIA Relocating Employee Profile
Last Wednesday , the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors received a briefing titled "Survey of DIA Personnel Moving to Rivanna Station".A The survey, conducted by the Center For Regional Economic Competitiveness , a non-profit research organization affiliated with George Mason University , provides interesting analysis of the jobs who will be ...
After years of growing tensions, 7 minutes of bloodshed
It was still dark on Thursday when Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan left his aging apartment complex to attend 6 a.m. prayers at the brick mosque near Fort Hood.
Feds Launch New Study of BPA Safety, Industry Critics Blast Consumer Reports Study
Industry mouthpieces cranked up a predictable response to a Consumer Reports study that said the chemical Bisphenol A can be found in a diverse assortment of canned foods including those labeled "organic," and even in some foods packaged in "BPA-free" cans.
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Heck Hired As New Vice President, Financial Operations at NATA
National Air Transportation Association President James K. Coyne announced the hiring of Timothy J. Heck as the association's new vice president, financial operations.
Many students may not be aware that this is a critical time in which the future of the Universitya s food service is being determined.
Former Air Force scientist will present technology program
Most people could name a few modern technologies that are NASA spin-offs, such as "memory" foam, LEDs and infrared thermometers.
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IBM Advances Cloud Computing in Education; Unveils IBM Cloud Academy
DENVER, CO a ' - 04 Nov 2009: IBM today launched the IBM Cloud Academy , a global forum for educators, researchers and information technology personnel from the education industry to pursue cloud computing initiatives, develop skills and share best practices for reducing operating costs while improving quality and access to education.
Researchers detail new power management technique
SAN JOSE, Calif.-University researchers have proposed a new power management technique that they say significantly reduces energy consumption without negatively impacting the reliability of the system.
In credit rules fight, she wields a plan
Her critics portray her as an ivory tower elitist intent on disrupting the American Dream.
Stakes high for Obama, Democrats as New Jersey, Virginia vote
One year after winning landslide victories in the 2008 presidential and congressional campaigns, Democrats are struggling to avoid defeat on Tuesday in a trio of off-year elections touted as an early test of Americans' patience with Barack Obama.
Curiosity is key to joy, psychology prof says
You're out at a bar, and you see that girl in the Pixies T-shirt, hyping your favorite band.
Race for the 51st gets personal
It's that time of year again: time for the race in the 51st House of Delegates District to turn into a hit-below-the-belt brawl.
A year after Obama's election, 'change' remains elusive
A year ago this week, Barack Obama was swept into power on a promise of hope and change in a monumental election for a country with a painful history of slavery and segregation.
Personal Born in Edison, N.J.; age 41 ; married, seven children. Education Bachelor's degree, University of Virginia, 1991; law degree and master's degree, George Mason University, 1995 and 2000.
McDonnell still leads; Deeds gets more Obama help
With the final days of campaigning underway in the Virginia governor's race, Republican Bob McDonnell hopes to hold on a lead that polls show he has, while Democrat Creigh Deeds hopes a letter from the president will bring out young voters.
Attacking the 100 Mile Diet is the News Meme of the Moment
No doubt you have heard of ear worms, those songs that just get caught in your head and never leave.
Univ. Md. proves it is easy being green
COLLEGE PARK - Fall foliage may be burning red, orange and yellow these days, but the University of Maryland, College Park is turning green.
Correction: AP on TV-Not the News story
In an Oct. 25 story about news hoaxes, The Associated Press misidentified Frank Sesno's affiliation.
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