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University of Southern California Film Student Wins First Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase
May 24, 2013 - LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Yolonda Brinkley, CEO of YRB International Exposure is pleased to announce ADAN , as the winner of the first Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase and Awards at the Cannes Film Festival.
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How to ... inspire your employees to make them more engaged
We've all experienced bad customer service, whether from a bored sales clerk, a disgruntled receptionist or an unhelpful telephone operator.
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'Apple of my Eye' star turns toa
Fans know her as the sweet schoolgirl in the 2011 blockbuster "You Are the Apple of My Eye." Now, they can take a closer look at Michelle Chen through her first love: music.
Long waits for green cards may end soon
Sanket Sant, a citizen of India, came to the United States at age 21, earning a master's degree in engineering, followed by a doctorate and then landing a well-paying job at a firm making semiconductor equipment.
When the IRS Targets Anyone, America Loses
Who knew that I would be a victim of the oppressive attacks of the IRS on people of conservative values and Christian faith.
ESSENCE Poll: Are Black Celebs Responsible for Giving Back to Our Community?
Dr. Dre ruffled some feathers recently when he joined forces with Jimmy Iovine in donating $70 million to the University of Southern California to create the Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation.
HBCU President Asks Dr. Dre, Why Not Us?
Hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre and music producer Jimmy Iovine recently donated $70 million to the University of Southern California.
Dartmouth faces federal complaints over rape allegations
A women's rights attorney says some were Title IX complaints alleging a hostile environment for women, while others charged the colleges with violating the Clery Act, which requires accurate reporting of campus crimes.
Teen birth rates hit all-time low
The authors of this study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention call it amazing.
Minimizing Hair Loss Due To Cancer Radiation Therapy
Discovering that mouse hair has a circadian clock - a 24-hour cycle of growth followed by restorative repair - researchers suspect that hair loss in humans from toxic cancer radiotherapy and chemotherapy might be minimized if these treatments are given late in the day.
PwC survey illustrates importance of evolving career attitudes for Channel Islands businesses
Businesses in the Channel Islands need to adapt their recruitment and retention strategies to align themselves with the changing attitudes of a new emerging workforce, according to a study completed recently by PwC.
USC and others Share Mapping Data via an API
USC Map Data API : The University of Southern California's Map Data API provides a RESTful interface for retrieving content from the University's online map.
Complaints Filed Against 4 Colleges Over Rapes, Including Swarthmore College
Women's rights attorney Gloria Allred joined students from four U.S. colleges and universities on Wednesday to announce the filing of federal complaints over how the higher-education institutions handle rape allegations.
UC Berkeley Targeted In Federal Complaint Over Its Handling Of Rape Allegations
Women's-rights attorney Gloria Allred says federal complaints have been filed against four U.S. colleges over how the colleges handle rape allegations.
Drugs Found to Both Prevent and Treat Alzheimer's Disease, University of Southern California Study
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Cooley Hires Litigator Ray Hartman
Today Cooley LLP announced that they have hired Ray Hartman, a litigator, for the firm's San Diego Office.
Rolling Stones give Mick Taylor more stage time in L.A
According to a news release posted yesterday on their official website at RollingStones.com , "The World's Greatest Rock N' Roll Band" featured the veteran lead guitarist on a total of four songs during their second engagement of the tour at L.A.'s Staples Centre.
Teachable Moments: Lyndon Johnson called for a 'Great Society'
President Lyndon Baines Johnson delivered his first State of the Union address, calling for a "war on poverty." The U.S. surgeon general declared, for the first time, that smoking was hazardous to your health.
New PTSD drug may allow vets to reprogram traumatic memories
Researchers claim to have found a promising new therapy in the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder , the syndrome affecting thousands of U.S. military veterans.
Los Angeles votes in mayor's race without a clear front-runner
Comedian Mort Sahl once called Los Angeles "100 suburbs in search of a city." As the nation's second largest metropolis votes for a new mayor Tuesday, it is also in search of a clear winner.