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It's the loan-to-value ratio, stupid
With apologies to James Carville for corrupting his famous and prescient 1992 presidential campaign battle cry, I think it's important to discuss what some real estate experts think triggered the residential property debacle.
An Over-Served, Highly Questionable, Ponzi Schemed Monday Morning Grab Bag
You know what'll make this picture more action packed? Beer. And wine. a According to the University of Texas at Dallas's own press release , more than 80 percent of students surveyed want the school to sell beer and wine at The PUB in the student union -- which seems shockingly low, you ask me.
The ambition discussed among former and current University of Texas at Dallas presidents Wednesday afternoon did not mention Harvard or Stanford.
Britt Berrett leaving Medical City for Texas Health Resources
The announcement was made Wednesday by Texas Health Resources CEO Doug Hawthorne, after the appointment was approved by the Texas Health Dallas Board of Trustees.
Collin College professor wins U.S. Professors of the Year award
Tracey McKenzie's students thought she'd skipped town for a sociology conference when she canceled class at Collin College in Frisco this week.
Friends of Sam Rayburn and Creative Arts Center host Texas Authors Nov. 19
The Friends of Sam Rayburn and the Creative Arts Center will host three Texas authors at a book signing and reception on November 19, 2009 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center in Bonham, Texas.
Howard Rheingold session at New York City conference
Last week Howard Rheingold was in New York City to participate in The Internet as a Playground and Factory conference at the New School.
Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 9:50 p.m. Clemson University is part of a five-year, $3 million Air Force Office of Scientific Research award, along with the University of Texas at Dallas and Yale University, to search for nanoscale materials that superconduct to allow for efficient ...
Professor working on test to gauge kids' athletic potential
A North Texas professor is working to develop a test that gauges children's superstar potential.
The Low-Tech Reality of Identity Theft
Identity theft isn't the purview of a few brilliant computer hackers. Most crimes are decidedly low tech, involving stealing documents and wallets, and good, old-fashioned hoodwinking.
From Dismal Scientist to Japanese Film Star
Julian Wilson is a fictional American singer-songwriter and dessert chef living in Tokyo.
Grand Prairie Rotary gets a lesson on immigration
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UT Dallas to presents international choreographer Renana Raz
The School of Arts and Humanities at The University of Texas at Dallas presents award-winning Israeli choreographer Renana Raz.
T. Boone Pickens, who has spent more than a year telling Americans the answer to their energy woes is natural gas, says the U.S. natural gas supply will probably dry up in about 30 years.
As University of North Texas officials envision the university's future as a national research institution, they hope to bring millions of new grant money to the region to make that happen.
Propsa margins of passage show voter concerns
Texas voters on Nov. 3 passed all 11 constitutional amendments on the ballot. But some passed with more flying colors than others.
Pickens: U.S. natural gas plan is good for 25-30 years
DALLAS - T. Boone Pickens, who has spent more than a year telling Americans the answer to their energy woes is natural gas, says the U.S. natural gas supply probably will dry up in about 30 years.
T. Boone Pickens pushes his energy plan to packed house at UT-Dallas
The 500-seat auditorium the event was held in was packed; so much so that the speech was simulcast in another building to an additional 350 people interested in hearing Pickens outline his plan.
Alliance Data Systems moving from Telecom Corridor to Plano tower
Plano has landed a major corporate office relocation, the latest in a recent string of high-profile business moves to the city.
Boone Pickens: U.S. Natural Gas Supply Will Dry Up In 25, 30 Years
Legendary oil investor T. Boone Pickens, Jr., believes that the U.S. natural gas supply will run out in a quarter of a century or so.
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