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Technology and Education: Is California Losing Its Edge? Panel Discussion April 11 in Mountain View.(Discussion)
April 3, 2006... Byline: David Perry & Associates MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 3 (AScribe Newswire) -- Is California going to lose its leadership position in technology and science? Are we doing enough to prepare our youth as other states and countries...

No Housing Bubble Found in 9 of 10 Urban Markets, According to New Pomona College Study.
April 3, 2006... Byline: Pomona College CLAREMONT, Calif., April 3 (AScribe Newswire) -- Fears of a real estate bubble are overblown, and homes remain undervalued in many markets, according to new research from a pair of Pomona College professors who...

Bristol-Myers Squibb Licenses University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Research.
April 3, 2006... Byline: University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee MILWAUKEE, April 3 (AScribe Newswire) -- Global pharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb has licensed a patented anti-anxiety compound developed by Chemistry Professor James Cook at the...

Environmental Health Expert to Speak During National Public Health Week.
April 3, 2006... Byline: University of California, Davis SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 3 (AScribe Newswire) -- The impact of the environment on health will be the focus Wednesday, April 5, of two National Public Health Week seminars, hosted by UC Davis'...

Mayo Clinic Leaders Offer Health Reform Vision, Prescriptions; 'Learning Organization' Is Key to Patient-Centered, Affordable Health System.
April 4, 2006... Byline: Mayo Clinic ROCHESTER, Minn., April 4 (AScribe Newswire) -- In an essay published in the April issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Mayo Clinic CEO Denis Cortese, M.D., and Chief Administrative Officer, Robert Smoldt, diagnose...

Investors Ask Wal-Mart to Obey Fair Labor Laws; History of Violation of Labor Laws, Intimidation of Workers Cited.
April 4, 2006... Byline: As You Sow SAN FRANCISCO, April 4 (AScribe Newswire) -- Citing persistent allegations and increasing evidence that Wal-Mart employees who exercise their right to freedom of association are subject to intimidation by management, a...

Research Shows More Than One-Third of Online Daters in Relationship or Married, But New Technologies Keep Online Activities Secret.
April 4, 2006... Byline: Steve Infanti Communications MONARCH BEACH, Calif., April 4 (AScribe Newswire) -- A California man is suing online dating service eHarmony because it refused to list his personal ad. Although he is married, he considers himself...

Top Pro Volleyball Players Join Fight Against Skin Cancer: Entertainment Industries Council, Sun Safety Alliance, Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation Launch Grassroots Campaign.
April 4, 2006... Byline: Entertainment Industries Council LOS ANGELES, April 4 (AScribe Newswire) -- The Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC) has recruited five of the world's top professional women volleyball players to help launch a campaign...

April Issue of Leadership Matters Offers Advice on How to Say 'No' to Candidates, Job Offers.
April 4, 2006... Byline: Bridgestar BOSTON, April 4 (AScribe Newswire) -- When it comes to job searches, organizations and job candidates want to get to "yes," a good fit between organization and candidate, personality, experience, salary and demands. But...

Southern Research Institute Team to Talk Flu at BIO 2006 in Chicago; Members of Alabama Pavilion to Promote State's Core Strength in Influenza Research Programs.
April 4, 2006... Byline: Southern Research Institute BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 4 (AScribe Newswire) -- Southern Research Institute, celebrating its 65th anniversary this year, announced today that it will join other Alabama life sciences leaders and industry...

Get a Storm Shelter, But Get the Right One.
April 4, 2006... Byline: Texas Tech University LUBBOCK, Texas, April 4 (AScribe Newswire) -- As awareness of devastating storms like tornadoes and hurricanes increases, the storm shelter industry is booming. However, homeowners should be aware that not all...

Eighth Annual Global Social Venture Competition Friday April 7 at Columbia University.
April 5, 2006... Byline: Columbia Business School NEW YORK, April 5 (AScribe Newswire) -- Social entrepreneurs will present their innovative business plans to a panel of judges made up of venture capitalist, social entrepreneurs and leaders in the...

How Dentists Can Help When Disaster Strikes: Potential 'Ready Reserve' to Supplement Response, Recovery Efforts.
April 5, 2006... Byline: American Dental Association CHICAGO, April 5 (AScribe Newswire) -- Dentists have an "extensive set of skills" that could be tapped to help the nation respond in the event of a mass disaster, says The Journal of the American Dental...

Convio, Inc. Achieves Solid First Quarter Performance; Year-Over-Year Revenue Up Significantly by More Than 55 Percent.
April 5, 2006... Byline: Convio AUSTIN, Texas, April 5 (AScribe Newswire) -- Convio, Inc. - the leading provider of on-demand software and services to help nonprofits use the Internet for building strong constituent relationships and driving support -...

Harvard Business School Expert Available for Comment on New Massachusetts Healthcare Bill.
April 5, 2006... Byline: Harvard Business School BOSTON, April 5 (AScribe Newswire) -- Massachusetts made front-page news across the country today with the passage of a "landmark" healthcare bill that aims to insure every resident of the state by July 1,...

Dr. Paul Jarris Named ASTHO Executive Director; Vermont's Health Commissioner to Assume Association of State and Territorial Health Officials Position in June.
April 5, 2006... Byline: Association of State and Territorial Health Officials WASHINGTON, April 5 (AScribe Newswire) -- Paul E. Jarris, MD, MBA has been appointed Executive Director of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)...

GetActive Short-Listed as a Finalist for 'Red Herring 100 North America'; Most Promising Technology Ventures to Be Honored at Red Herring Spring 2006 CEO Summit.
April 6, 2006... Byline: GetActive Software BERKELEY, Calif., April 6 (AScribe Newswire) -- Red Herring, the premier magazine covering technology, financing, and entrepreneurial activity, has announced that GetActive Software has been short-listed as one...

University of Florida Study: Even Good Employees Act Up If Supervisors Mistreat Them.
April 6, 2006... Byline: University of Florida GAINESVILLE, Fla., April 6 (AScribe Newswire) -- Even model employees can become negative and unproductive if their bosses are rude or mean-spirited, according to a new University of Florida study. ...

Duke University Benefactor J.B. Fuqua Dead at 87.
April 6, 2006... Byline: Duke University DURHAM, N.C., April 6 (AScribe Newswire) -- J.B. Fuqua, the retired entrepreneur for whom Duke University's Fuqua School of Business is named, died at an Atlanta hospital on Wednesday, April 5. He was 87. "J.B....

Purdue University Puts Out Call for Life Sciences Business Plan Competitors.
April 7, 2006... Byline: Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., April 7 (AScribe Newswire) -- Purdue University is seeking entrants for a business plan competition that will award $134,000 in cash and business services for startup companies that describe...

Auto Hazard Web Site Names Cars With 'Lowest Predicted Death Rates'.
April 7, 2006... Byline: Public Health Advocacy Institute BOSTON, April 7 (AScribe Newswire) -- A list of motor vehicles with low predicted crash death rates is being released today by the Motor Vehicle Hazard Archives Project (MVHAP) at Northeastern...

Racial Disparities in Mortgage Lending Grew Worse in 2005 at Largest Banks, Study Finds: Citigroup Confined African Americans to Higher Cost Loans Seven Times More Frequently Than Whites; HSBC Was Worse to Latinos, Made Over 5000 Super High Cost HOEPA Loans.
April 10, 2006... Byline: Inner City Press NEW YORK, April 10 (AScribe Newswire) -- In the first study of the just-released 2005 mortgage lending data, the watchdog organization Inner City Press / Fair Finance Watch has found worsening disparities by race...

Uninsured Patients Avoid Free Care at All Costs, Study Finds; Long Wait Times Can Deter Poor and Ill Patients From Receiving Safety Net Care.
April 10, 2006... Byline: University of Illinois at Chicago CHICAGO, April 10 (AScribe Newswire) -- Researchers have found that many uninsured patients are deterred by long wait times and choose to seek emergency care at hospitals where they are billed...

Consumer Reports Slices Through Golf Ball Hype: All 25 Golf Balls Tested Traveled Similar Distances Regardless of Construction, Price.
April 10, 2006... Byline: Consumers Union YONKERS, N.Y., April 10 (AScribe Newswire) -- Selecting a golf ball today involves more than a quick stop at the local retailer. Beginners may not know enough about their games to determine whether they do better...

Consumer Reports Rates Lexus IS 250 'Excellent' Overall in Tests of Six Sporty Sedans; BMW 325i, Audi A4 Emerge in Virtual Tie With 'Very Good' Overall Scores.
April 10, 2006... Byline: Consumers Union YONKERS, N.Y., April 10 (AScribe Newswire) -- The Lexus IS 250 achieved an 'Excellent' overall score in Consumer Reports' tests of six sports sedans for the May issue. The IS 250 is now ranked fourth overall among...

Consumer Reports Helps Consumers Get Their 'Best Lawn Ever'; Latest Report Showcases Ratings for Top Lawn Mowers, String Trimmers; Tips for Keeping Lawn Looking Its Best.
April 10, 2006... Byline: Consumers Union YONKERS, N.Y., April 10 (AScribe Newswire) -- With the arrival of spring, many homeowners will want to get their lawns and yards in tip-top shape. To help those without green thumbs, the May 2006 issue of Consumer...

'Business Planning for Nonprofit Organizations: What It Is and Why It Matters': Winter Issue of Bridgespan's Strategies for Social Impact Features Article, Related Case Studies.
April 12, 2006... Byline: Bridgestar BOSTON, April 12 (AScribe Newswire) -- Mention business planning and people often think about written plans - the tangible products. However, this leap can short-circuit the process of developing the plan, which is where...

Council on Contemporary Families Experts List Now Online.
April 12, 2006... Byline: Council on Contemporary Families NEW YORK, April 12 (AScribe Newswire) -- The Council on Contemporary Families announces a new experts resource list of family researchers, clinicians, and practitioners. To search for experts, go to...

New Antimicrobial Compound Adheres to Skin to Promote Healing.
April 12, 2006... Byline: University of Georgia ATHENS, Ga., April 12 (AScribe Newswire) -- University of Georgia researchers have developed an anti-microbial treatment that adheres to the skin without being toxic. Already, the treatment has helped heal...

Connecticut College Selects Leo I. Higdon, Jr., Leader in Higher Education and Business, as 10th President.
April 12, 2006... Byline: Connecticut College NEW LONDON, Conn., April 12 (AScribe Newswire) -- Leo I. Higdon, Jr., president of the College of Charleston and former president of Babson College, has been named the 10th president of Connecticut College. His...

University of Illinois at Chicago Awarded First Place at Canada's Stuart Clark Venture Challenge.
April 12, 2006... Byline: University of Illinois at Chicago CHICAGO, April 12 (AScribe Newswire) -- Two students from the University of Illinois at Chicago's Liautaud Graduate School of Business were awarded first place at the 2006 Stuart Clark Venture...

University of Maryland Business School Experts Available for Comment on Immigration.
April 12, 2006... Byline: University of Maryland, College Park COLLEGE PARK, Md., April 12 (AScribe Newswire) -- Experts from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business are available for comment on the impact of illegal and legal...

Article in Stanford Social Innovation Review Urges Managers to Act on Facts, Not Faith.
April 13, 2006... Byline: Stanford Graduate School of Business STANFORD, Calif., April 13 (AScribe Newswire) -- "Despite the wealth of research on what makes organizations and people more effective, there isn't yet an evidence-based movement in management,"...

Rochester Institute of Technology Receives Grant to Develop Ph.D. Program in Sustainability; the Henry Luce Foundation Awards $465,000 for Multi-Disciplinary Doctoral Program.
April 13, 2006... Byline: Rochester Institute of Technology ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 13 (AScribe Newswire) -- Rochester Institute of Technology has been awarded a $465,000 grant by the Henry Luce Foundation for the creation of an interdisciplinary Ph.D....

Two Tests Better Than One for Diabetes Control, Johns Hopkins Expert Tells Doctors; Physicians and Patients Often Too Lax About Monitoring.
April 13, 2006... Byline: Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions BALTIMORE, April 13 (AScribe Newswire) -- In a strongly worded review published in the recent edition of The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the head of the Johns Hopkins...

Columbia Business School Appoints John Kiker to New Position of Associate Dean of Marketing and Communications.
April 13, 2006... Byline: Columbia Business School NEW YORK, April 13 (AScribe Newswire) -- R. Glenn Hubbard, Dean of Columbia Business School, has appointed John Kiker to the newly created position of Associate Dean for Marketing and Communications. Mr....

Bentley College Debuts State-of-the-Art Business Library; Multi-Million Dollar Renovation Unveils One of the Most Technologically-Advanced Business School Libraries in the Country.
April 13, 2006... Byline: Bentley College WALTHAM, Mass., April 13 (AScribe Newswire) -- The library at Bentley College has undergone a $16 million dollar renovation to reveal a world class business library that is now the hub of academic life and a...

Hospitality Students Find Getting First Job Takes More Than Grades.
April 13, 2006... Byline: Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., April 13 (AScribe Newswire) -- Purdue University seniors majoring in hospitality and tourism management are finding that industry experience and being active in their community pays off. ...

Medical University of Ohio Faculty Member Named to NIH Study Section.
April 13, 2006... Byline: Medical University of Ohio TOLEDO, Ohio, April 13 (AScribe Newswire) -- Dr. Sonia M. Najjar, professor of physiology, pharmacology, metabolism and cardiovascular sciences at the Medical University of Ohio (MUO), has been named a...

David Halberstam, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author, Journalist and Historian, to Speak at 87th Annual Bentley College Commencement; Jon L. Luther, Chairman and CEO of Dunkin Brands, Inc., to Address Bentley McCallum Graduate School.
April 14, 2006... Byline: Bentley College WALTHAM, Mass., April 14 (AScribe Newswire) -- Bentley College announces that commencement for the Class of 2006 will take place on Saturday, May 20 at the college. The conferring of undergraduate degrees will begin...

Consumer Group Inner City Press Challenges JPMorgan Chase's Proposed Acquisition of 338 Branches From Bank of New York, Based on Chase's Branch Closings and Disparities in Chase's 2005 Mortgage Data.
April 17, 2006... Byline: Inner City Press NEW YORK, April 17 (AScribe Newswire) -- The consumers' and community organization Inner City Press / Fair Finance Watch (ICP) has just filed a 36-page challenge to the proposal announced last week by JPMorgan...

Guide to 2006 Proxy Season Aims to Increase Active, Informed Voting by Foundations; Global Warming, Political Giving, Sexual Orientation Are Hot Issues; Guide Serves as 'Call to Action,' Outlines Key Issues, Names Companies.
April 17, 2006... Byline: As You Sow NEW YORK, April 17 (AScribe Newswire) -- Publicly traded companies are entering a "proxy season" in which more than 300 shareholder proposals of social import are up for votes. Resolutions related to global warming,...

Foundation Center Focuses on Funding for Health in May: Free Programs, New Research Report, Online Resources for Nonprofit Organizations in Health Fields.
April 17, 2006... Byline: The Foundation Center NEW YORK, April 17 (AScribe Newswire) -- Reprising its popular Funding for Health Month, throughout May the Foundation Center will offer free educational programs, new reports on regional funding trends, and...

Warning: Tax Cuts for Rich Harm Nation's Health -- by Holly Sklar.
April 17, 2006... Byline: Holly Sklar BOSTON, Mass., April 17 (AScribe Newswire) -- Following is an opinion piece by Holly Sklar, co-author of "A Just Minimum Wage: Good for Workers, Business and Our Future" (www.letjusticeroll.org) and "Raise the Floor:...

'Feature Fatigue' Research Proves Simpler Products Are Better; Manufacturers Advised to Lose Extra Features So Customers Want to Come Back for More.
April 17, 2006... Byline: University of Maryland, College Park COLLEGE PARK, Md., April 17 (AScribe Newswire) -- For anyone who uses just half the buttons on their cell phone, or has spent hours poring over a new user's manual only to give up in frustration,...

Colon Cancer Is Preventable: Press Conference on Proposed California Legislation April 18.
April 17, 2006... Byline: American Cancer Society SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 17 (AScribe Newswire) -- The American Cancer Society today released the following advisory. - - - - WHO: Assemblymember Ridley-Thomas American Cancer Society,...

Comments About Results of STAR Trial, a National Cancer Institute Breast Cancer Prevention Study.
April 17, 2006... Byline: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute BOSTON, April 17 (AScribe Newswire) -- The National Cancer Institute today released the results of the five-year Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR) - which compared the drugs' ability to prevent...

University of California, Davis Experts Available: National Minority Cancer Awareness Week, April 16-22.
April 17, 2006... Byline: Univ. of California, Davis, Medical Center SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 17 (AScribe Newswire) -- UC Davis Cancer Center experts are available to discuss cancer-related health disparities affecting ethnic and racial minorities in the...

Groundbreaking Four-State Test of School-Based Obesity Program Shows Reductions in Overweight Population; WAY Program Meets National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity Model Policies Criteria.
April 18, 2006... Byline: Lipman Hearne, Inc. TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 18 (AScribe Newswire) -- Elementary school students in four states experienced significant shifts in body mass index (BMI) levels during a pilot testing of a school-based program aimed...

The New Frontier: Neuroscience Advancements and their Impact on Nonprofit Behavioral Health Care Providers.
April 18, 2006... Byline: Alliance for Children and Families MILWAUKEE, April 18 (AScribe Newswire) -- The Alliance for Children and Families has released a report, "The New Frontier: Neuroscience Advancements and their Impact on Nonprofit Behavioral Health...

NASCAR Driver to Join NASA Director on April 21 Mining Symposium Panel.
April 18, 2006... Byline: Wheeling Jesuit University WHEELING, W.Va., April 18 (AScribe Newswire) -- Phillip Bounds, director of NASA Headquarters' Security Management Division, will join veteran NASCAR driver Brett Bodine for a panel discussion scheduled...

Job Prospects for Grads Good, But Market Has New Challenges.
April 18, 2006... Byline: Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., April 18 (AScribe Newswire) -- While veteran career services officers at Purdue University report a good employment market for new graduates for the third year running, they say companies are...

Mobil Medics for India Win Global Social Venture Competition in New York.(Company overview)
April 18, 2006... Byline: Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley BERKELEY, Calif., April 18 (AScribe Newswire) -- An international team bringing mobile and affordable health care to rural India won the $25,000 first prize at the 7th annual Global Social...

Purdue Professor: Women Grads Face Extra Obstacles in 'Male' Fields.
April 19, 2006... Byline: Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., April 19 (AScribe Newswire) -- When this year's new college graduates hit their first professional jobs, women working in male-dominated fields can expect serious obstacles that their...

Families, Employers, Educators Prepare to Roll out the Red Carpet for the Next Generation on Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, April 27.
April 19, 2006... Byline: Ms. Foundation for Women NEW YORK, April 19 (AScribe Newswire) -- A new generation at work will find out what it takes to be part of the nation's workforce as families and businesses all over the country participate in this year's...

Hurricane's Influence on Stock Prices Not Always Negative; Initial Media Coverage of Hurricanes Can Boost Stock Prices.
April 19, 2006... Byline: Texas Tech University LUBBOCK, Texas, April 19 (AScribe Newswire) -- While hurricanes can be detrimental to the stock prices of insurance companies, Texas Tech University and East Carolina University economists have demonstrated...

National University of Singapore Creates Waves at International Intellectual Property Mooting Competition; First-Time Contender Beats Leading Universities to Win Oxford International IP Mooting Competition.
April 20, 2006... Byline: National University of Singapore SINGAPORE, April 20 (AScribe Newswire) -- The National University of Singapore (NUS) swept aside stiff competition from home team Oxford University and other internationally renowned institutions to...

MEMS Clock Counts Minutes in Micrometers.
April 20, 2006... Byline: Texas Tech University LUBBOCK, April 20 (AScribe Newswire) -- Think your wristwatch is compact? Try beating this: Dr. Tim Dallas and his team of Texas Tech University nanotechnology students have created a clock so small that it...

Group ESSEC President Pierre Tapie Joins AACSB International Board.
April 20, 2006... Byline: AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business TAMPA, Fla., April 20 (AScribe Newswire) -- Pierre Tapie, president of ESSEC Business School in Paris, has been named to the board of directors for...

Pace University Earns AACSB International Accounting Accreditation.
April 20, 2006... Byline: AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business TAMPA, Fla., April 21 (AScribe Newswire) -- Pace University has earned international accounting accreditation from AACSB International-The Association...

News Conference Outlines American Perceptions on Food Safety; Misconceptions Widespread, But Safe Food at Forefront of People's Minds.
April 21, 2006... Byline: Michigan State University EAST LANSING, Mich., April 21 (AScribe Newswire) -- Michigan State University today released the following advisory. - - - - WHO: The Food Safety Policy Center at Michigan State University ...

Palecek Is 'Eco-Chic'; Focus on Sustainable Organic Design.
April 22, 2006... Byline: Palecek RICHMOND, Calif., April 22 (AScribe Newswire) -- "Eco-chic" is a buzzword being applied to almost every industry, ranging from fashion to food. While the "eco-chic" label is relatively new, the design trend has been around...

Attention Shoppers: Researchers Find Neurons That Encode Value of Different Goods; Findings May Also Shed Light on 'Choice Deficit' Disorders, Such as Eating Disorders, Compulsive Gambling, Drug Abuse.
April 23, 2006... Byline: Harvard University Medical School BOSTON, April 23 (AScribe Newswire) -- Researchers at Harvard Medical School (HMS) report in the April 23 issue of Nature that they have identified neurons that encode the values that subjects...

Nonprofits Face Obstacles to Accessing Investment Capital.
April 23, 2006... Byline: Johns Hopkins University BALTIMORE, April 24 (AScribe Newswire) -- Nonprofits are facing pressing needs for investment capital but report widespread obstacles to accessing that capital, according to a new report from the Johns...

Top Pro Volleyball Players Join Fight Against Skin Cancer; Entertainment Industries Council, Sun Safety Alliance, Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation Launch Grassroots Campaign.
April 24, 2006... Byline: Entertainment Industries Council LOS ANGELES, April 24 (AScribe Newswire) -- The Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC) has recruited five of the world's top professional women volleyball players to help launch a campaign...

University of Illinois at Chicago Economist to Testify on Immigration.
April 24, 2006... Byline: University of Illinois at Chicago CHICAGO, April 24 (AScribe Newswire) -- Barry R. Chiswick, distinguished professor and head of economics at the University of Illinois at Chicago, will testify before the full Senate Judiciary...

Bentley College/Watchfire Survey of Online Privacy Practices in Higher Education Reveals Risk Management Issues for U.S. Colleges and Universities.
April 24, 2006... Byline: Bentley College WALTHAM, Mass., April 24 (AScribe Newswire) -- A first-of-its-kind national survey of online privacy practices in higher education, conducted by Bentley College and Watchfire, reveals that while most schools engage...

Babson College and Nankai University Host Entrepreneurship Programs in China.
April 24, 2006... Byline: Babson College WELLESLEY, Mass., April 24 (AScribe Newswire) -- Hundreds of academics, businesspersons and government officials attended the initial Babson College/Nankai University...

How Green Are Your Mother's Day Flowers?
April 24, 2006... Byline: Straus Communications SAN FRANCISCO, April 24 (AScribe Newswire) -- OrganicBouquet.com, America's first online organic florist, offers Mother's Day bouquets grown free of harsh pesticides and chemicals helping to protect all the...

Perry Ellis CEO George Feldenkreis, Linda Whitlock of Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, Former 'Palm' CEO Donna Dubinsky to Address Babson College Grads at Commencement Exercises May 20.
April 25, 2006... Byline: Babson College WELLESLEY, Mass., April 25 (AScribe Newswire) -- The 87th awarding of B.S. degrees for Babson College and the 54th awarding of MBA degrees for the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson will take place...

Higher Gas Prices Cause Dip in Florida Consumer Confidence.
April 25, 2006... Byline: University of Florida GAINESVILLE, Fla., April 25 (AScribe Newswire) -- Rising gas prices were the likely cause of a two-point dip in consumer confidence in April to 89, following a four-point hike in March, University of Florida...

Purdue Expert: Efficient Driving Can Lessen Pain at the Pump.
April 25, 2006... Byline: Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., April 25 (AScribe Newswire) -- With gas prices soaring and the summer travel season approaching, a Purdue University automotive expert says drivers can lessen the financial impact at the gas...

Heat or Eat? UC Berkeley Haas School of Business Professor Catherine Wolfram Finds Some Households Cut Spending When Energy Costs Rise.
April 26, 2006... Byline: Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley BERKELEY, Calif., April 26 (AScribe Newswire) -- The rise in home energy bills this winter meant that some households were likely eating out less and cutting back on other spending, according to...

Albuquerque Joins National Movement to Raise Minimum Wage; Becomes Fourth City to Restore Wage Floor While D.C. Fails to Act.
April 26, 2006... Byline: Communications Consortium ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., April 26 (AScribe Newswire) -- Working families in Albuquerque will benefit from an increased minimum wage under a new law adopted by the city council last week. Albuquerque joins three...

'No Going Back From Globalization' Says Irish Ambassador to U.S. Noel Fahey at Bentley/Time Leadership Forum.
April 26, 2006... Byline: Bentley College WALTHAM, Mass., Apr. 26 (AScribe Newswire) -- Noel Fahey, the Irish Ambassador to the U.S., told an audience of business, technology, global affairs and arts and entertainment leaders today at Bentley College that...

Goodman Institute of Investment Management at Concordia University Recognized for Excellence.
April 27, 2006... Byline: Concordia University - Montreal MONTREAL, April 27 (AScribe Newswire) -- Concordia University is proud to announce the Goodman Institute of Investment Management at the John Molson School of Business (JMSB) has been named the first...

Private Business Cyber-Sleuthing Leads to Red-Hot Job Market.
April 27, 2006... Byline: Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., April 27 (AScribe Newswire) -- Computer forensics graduates have been in high demand for jobs with law enforcement since the field first appeared, but that demand is growing even larger as...

American Dental Association is National Supporter of 'Cover the Uninsured Week,' May 1 - 7.
April 28, 2006... Byline: American Dental Association CHICAGO, April 28 (AScribe Newswire) -- The American Dental Association (ADA) will join thousands of individuals and organizations across the country in observing "Cover the Uninsured Week," a national...