Technology gaps in the classroom at Fresno Pacific University
Political science and history professor Ken Martens Friesen of Fresno Pacific University argues that universities still train minds but now face a tech divide. Students master MySpace YouTube and PowerPoint while many faculty struggle with laptops wireless networks and projectors. He notes mixed device platforms and warns uniformity hurts creativity.
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South Africa
India
MySpace
Digg
Delicio
Ken Martens Friesen
Fresno Pacific University
Waxman presses EPA over Cabrillo Port LNG case
Rep. Henry Waxman demands EPA documents on Cabrillo Port, alleging improper analysis and possible Billiton favoritism in the offshore LNG project. The fight centers on a 2005 smog waiver and potential delays that could push California LNG plans back a year or two.
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California
Pt. Conception
Santa Barbara County
Pacific Ocean
Oxnard
Malibu
Ventura County
Congress
West Los Angeles
Henry Waxman
House Committee On Oversight and Government Reform
Waxman
Cabrillo
BHP Billiton LLC
Billiton
Sempra Energy
Baja California
Public Utilities Commission and Energy Commissions
Sempra
Southern California Gas Co
San Diego Gas & Electric
Texas
Colorado
el Paso
Transwestern
Cabrillo Port
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Cials
Susan Jordan
California Coastal Protection Network
BHP Billiton
BHP
Elias
Burzynski
Tdelias
Aol
Origins of Easter traditions and spring salute
The piece traces Easter origins from pre Christian and Christian roots to its modern customs. It notes Eastre the spring goddess, sunrise services, Good Friday and Easter Sunday meanings, and contemporary symbols like the Easter lily and Easter Bunny. Personal memories of egg hunts and family celebrations are shared.
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Eastre
United States
Gloria Marisol
Making a Difference By Rex M Rogers PhD
Rex M Rogers argues that people often underuse their talents and set too low a target. He cites Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel ceiling to urge aiming higher, embracing risk, faith, and fuller use of gifts for personal fulfillment. Rogers notes his credentials and broad syndication across newspapers.
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Michelangelo
Sistine Chapel
God
Heaven
Rex M. Rogers
University of Cincinnati
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids
Mich
Rexmrogers
Shafter Leaders Highlight Mentoring Efforts For Youth
Public Health Department Parks and Recreation and dozens of groups including Community Action Partnership of Kern Richland School District Kiwanis Rotary and the city of Shafter back initiatives to mentor youth and improve the community. A local leader praises mentors who guided him and cites examples from Paul Atchison Doug Robinson and Paul Wilson shaping his life.
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Public Health Department
Parks and Recreation
Community Action Partnership of
Kern
Richland
Department of Human Services
Paul Atchison
Paul
Doug Robinson
Paul Wilson
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Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
P.O. Box
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Donald L. Reed
Melissa Hill
Mana Diane Givens
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