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Charter school bills get hearing today
The Senate education committee may mostly be watched this afternoon because the panel is to take up the contentious "parent trigger" bill. But the committee also is slated to vote on two charter school bills. One takes aim, in part, at the failed... -
Avid financial troubles spook Hollywood film editors
In the realm of Hollywood film editors, Avid Technology Inc., is king. But in recent weeks, some unsettling news about the company has its loyal users worried about the company's future. I came across some of these concerns while reporting a story...Tags: Entertainment, Avid Technology Incorporated, Media Industry, Academy Awards, Music Industry
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Guidebook can help communities support food, farm businesses
TRAVERSE CITY -- The Northwest Michigan Council of Governments recently announced the release of a guidebook that communities statewide can use to recognize and support farm and food business collaboration and innovation. "Food Innovation Districts: An...
Tags: Food Industry, Gardening, Hobbies, Lifestyle and Leisure, Marketing
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Imperial Valley Press recognized as Architect of Change
Staff WriterAs economic relief takes hold, El Centro businesses and the city gathered Thursday to recognize seven businesses’ positive impact in the community during the annual IMAGINE Awards. This is a challenging time, but it’s also a time of...Tags: Business, Science and Technology
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Saying farewell to Steven Muller, one of Baltimore's best
Steven Muller, the president of Johns Hopkins University from 1972-1990, died on Jan. 19. He was one of the giants of his era. I knew him well. I write to share three remarkable stories which reveal the character of this great man. 1. Steve was...
Tags: Judaism, Research, Politics, Unrest, Conflicts and War, England
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U.S. relies on agriculture for the very necessities in life
One week ago today was National Agriculture Day. We should all know that food and fiber doesn’t just arrive at the grocery or clothing store ... or magically appear on our dinner table or in our closet. There’s an entire industry dedicated...
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National Museum of American History to preserve ag heritage
WASHINGTON - On National Agriculture Day, the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History unveiled a new website where the public can upload stories about technologies and innovation that have changed their work lives in agriculture-stories about...Tags: Consumers, Monsanto Company, Museums, Productivity, Environmental Illness
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Ken Vandermark celebrates the sounds of the Midwest
Last June, Chicago reedist-bandleader Ken Vandermark convened a high-powered band for a specific and daunting purpose. Colleague Dave Rempis had asked Vandermark to think of something special he wanted to do to celebrate innovative programming by...
Tags: Entertainment, Music, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Music Industry, Arts and Culture
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Daschle: Farming, food security and the future
Thomas A. Daschle was the distinguished speaker at the Ag Outlook Forum in Washington, D.C. Here is the speech taken from the United States Department of Agriculture website. In South Dakota we have a special term to describe agricultural issues. We...Tags: Weather, Iron (dietary supplement), Global Change, Barack Obama, Paul Harvey
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State to get $1.6M for health care innovation plan
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan will get about $1.6 million to develop its State Health Care Innovation Plan. The state says the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation grant is part of the State Innovation Models Initiative. Funding is to...
Tags: Government Health Care, Children's Health, Medical Procedures and Tests, Medicaid, Medicare
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A degree in funny in the town that takes comedy seriously
You can imagine the scene in thousands of family rooms: "Mom and Dad, I want to major in comedy." Silence. "Comedy? Not on our dime, you don't." To some parents, the notion of heading to Columbia College Chicago for a full-on degree program in matters...Tags: Entertainment, The Second City, Colleges and Universities, Del Close, Tina Fey
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Douglas A. Michels, President and CEO of OraSure Technologies
As a leader in point-of-care medical diagnostics, OraSure Technologies has had a worldwide impact on health through the launch of its innovative products. We are a global leader in oral fluid diagnostic technology, bringing to market first-of-its-kind...
Tags: Colleges and Universities, Tom Corbett, Health and Safety at Work, Hospitals and Clinics, Time (magazine)
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Mar 15, 2013
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Mar 8, 2013
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Mar 11, 2013
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