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www.militaryfriendlyschools.comTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:35AMDabney S. Lancaster Community College Director of Financial Aid & Veterans Affairs Sandy Haverlack and Director of Student Services Matt McGraw display the plaque designating DSLCC as a “Military Friendly” school for 2012. The list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools which are doing the most to embrace America’s veterans as students.

Carlos Slim Supports Best Buddies International with a $2 Million USD GrantTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:24AMMIAMI, July 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ Anthony Kennedy Shriver, the Founder and Chairman of Best Buddies International, is pleased to announce that Carlos Slim, through Fundacion TELMEX, has committed $2 million USD as a leadership gift in …

Quality Associates Is MOA Holder in eFAST ProgramTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:23AMFULTON, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quality Associates Is MOA Holder in eFAST Program

"Sexting" By Minors Now Illegal In R.I.Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:22AMRhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee signed a new bill making “sexting” illegal for minors, his office said.  “Sexting” is the act of people taking naked or revealing pictures of themselves and sending them to others via mobile phones or the internet....

Foundation proposes 'Startup Act'Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:20AMA Kansas City-based foundation dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship wants Congress to make it easier for talented...

Ban Facebook In Schools, Colleges and Universities?Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:05AMLast week, students and some faculty members of the Ateneo de Davao University picketed in protest of the restrictions on using Facebook inside the campus from 8 AM until 5 PM. GMA News reported that students complained because they are required to pay at least P1,300 information technology fee per semester.

Ease up on restrictionsTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:00AMALLOWING all international students post-study "work rights" would be the single most important step to boosting the country's competitiveness.

The Ethics of Unpaid InternshipsTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:51AMWhen are unpaid internships legal? In an economy where companies and organizations often can't afford to hire, bringing an intern on board has become common practice. New graduates often jump at these ...

H. Keith BannerTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:50AMH. Keith Banner of Weslaco, TX passed away on July 14, 20ll at the home of his brother- in -law and sister-in -law, John and Lucy Evans of Frankfort, NY where he was visiting.