Archive For June 2010
Petraeus May Recommend Obama Ditch July 2011 Deadline
on June 30, 2010 by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
Round-up of AfPak news, Petraeus edition. Petraeus may recommend Obama shelve July 2011 deadline. At his confirmation hearing, Gen. David Petraeus told senators that while he currently endorses Obama’s strategy, […]
My Only Expertise Is Rage: Cyril Vetter and James Carville Radio Interview
on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
Interview w/ Cyril Vetter and James Carville begins at 7:45
http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wrkf/local-wrkf-909826.mp3
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Big Victory in the House, but Big Fight Remains
on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
Today, in a historic vote, the House of Representatives passed financial reform legislation that, nearly two years after the reckless behavior of the Big Banks took our economy to the […]
World Cup: Quarterfinals Preview
on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
The World Cup is moving right along, and it’s hard to believe that we are already in the quarterfinals. With some time off before matches resume on Friday, here is […]
Cigarette Tax Goes Up, But Will Smokers Quit?
on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
With the proposed increased tax, a pack of cigarettes in New York City will be as high as $12.00. For the pack a day smoker, the monthly cost of 336.00 […]
Shrek: Promoting Healthy, or Mindless, Eating?
on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
It’s likely that you’ve noticed the explosion of Shrek food products on the market since the release of the new movie a few weeks ago. His face has popped up […]
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do — Even More So With a Friend
on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
“Experts at Manchester University claim the bonds of friendship are so deep that splitting with even unwanted pals leads to ‘terrible’ guilt. And women in particular find it more traumatic […]
Let’s Put Discovery Back into Our Science Classrooms!
on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
It’s funny what inspires one toward a career in science or engineering. Kary Mullins who earned the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1993, says it was the experience of growing […]
Travel Warning Deters Some From Summer Study In Mexico
on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
The far reaching implications of continued drug-related violence in Mexico has hit study abroad programs this summer. A travel advisory extended twice since March finds colleges tasked with determining whether […]
Alleged Russian Spies (PHOTOS): Guide To The 11 Suspects
on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
Whether or not the 11 alleged Russian spies arrested this week ever succeeded at the task of espionage, they certainly did manage to pull off the trick of passing for […]