Oldest Homo sapiens remains found outside Africa in Israel
A partial upper jaw with seven teeth from Misliya Cave on Mount Carmel is dated to 177,000 to 194,000 years old and linked to traits of Homo sapiens. Tools, hearths, and animal bones in the same cave imply early human occupation and migration via a northern route from Africa.
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Washington
Israel
Africa
Misliya
Mount Carmel
Haifa
Nile Valley
Mediterranean
Bab al-Mandeb Strait
Saudi Arabia
Indian Subcontinent
East Asia
Tel Aviv University Paleoanthro
Rolf Quamn
Binghamton University
New York
Science
Quam
Hershkovitz
Misliya Cave
MSU President Lou Anna Simon resigns with perks and transition terms
Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon resigns with a 60 day notice period and continues duties during transition. She will receive perks including lifetime football tickets, on campus parking, three sets of game tickets, and a 12 month research leave at 750000 salary if returning to faculty, plus 75 percent for subsequent years. The board will finalize transition plans this week.
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Detroit
Micigan State University
Lou Anna Simon
MSU
Simon
Brian Breslin
University of Michigan
Mary Sue Coleman
James Duderstadt
Colema
Association of American Universities
Duderstadt
James Finkelstein
Schar School of Policy and Government
George Mason University
Detroit Free Press
Free Press
College of Education
C. Konrad Gelbke
Spartan
Open house shows flood project cost $750 million plus greenway plans
More than 100 people attended the open house as Cedar Rapids reviews a flood control plan now priced at 750 million. Greenway ideas include parks in Time Check and Czech Village with riverfront recreation, kayak beaches, and an ice path near Czech Village.
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Czech Village
Rob Davis
Cedar Rapids
17Th Avenue
B Street
Martha Wilding
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Matthew Wilding
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Chadima
Cedar Lake
Ron de- Christopher
Masaryk Park
Cedar River
12Th Avenue SE
Arian
Morelli
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