| Lamar State-PA extends spring semester registration
The Registrar's Office at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is extending the registration deadline for the 2008 Spring Semester one week through 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18."This Friday was supposed to be the final day of registration, and spring semester classes start Monday, Jan. 14. However, we want to accommodate everyone who wants an education. So we are extending the registration period," said Tom Neal, vice president for Student Services at the college. Lamar State-PA extends spring semester registration The Port Arthur News PORT ARTHUR — The Registrar's Office at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is extending the registration deadline for the 2008 Spring Semester one week through 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18. .
Richmond Braves coming to Gwinnett
Final details were being worked out Monday and a news conference has been scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Gwinnett Center, said Center spokesman Chris Hendley, who declined to discuss the topic. The Class AAA Richmond Braves, the organization's highest-level minor-league affiliate, could play in Gwinnett as soon as 2009. The Braves' three-year contract at the Richmond, Va. stadium, known as The Diamond, runs through the 2010 season, but the Braves have the option to pull out after the 2008 season. A stadium for the Richmond Braves could be built on land the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is expected to approve purchasing on Tuesday. Tuesday's commission agenda lists a $5 million "purchase and sale agreement" of about 12 acres of land owned by Brand Properties. Brand Morgan, Brand Properties owner, declined to comment on the sale or what the land will be used for, but did say he plans to attend a news conference at Gwinnett Center on Tuesday.
KSU academic scholarships
Steven Urban, $2,000 Medallion Scholarship; Audrey Vandegrift, $2,250 KSU Foundation Campaign General Scholarships; Whitney Vaughn, $1,500 Achievement Award and $250 Home Economics Alumni Scholarship; Curtis Viar, $2,000 Memorial Scholarship Fund; James Viar, $1,500 Achievement Award; Landon Vinson, $700 June D. Hull Sherrid Cancer Center Scholarship and Education Fund, $2,000 Medallion Scholarship, $1,000 Memorial Scholarship Fund and $5,000 Dane G. Hansen Foundation Fund; Andrew Wicks, $6,000 Legacy Award; Robert Wighs, $1,000 KSU Theatre Fund; Patricia Wilcox, $562 Employee Tuition Assistance and $450 Schwan's Sales Enterprises Scholarship; and Sean Young, $2,000 Medallion Scholarship. Smolan: Clinton MacDonald, $2,250 KSU Foundation Campaign General Scholarships; Emily Schneider, $1,000 Genny and Lowell Brandner Scholarship, $1,600 J.E.
10 things to do this weekend
Log on to find an appropriate non-profit organization in your neighborhood that needs your help. Jan. 21. my.mlkday.gov.
TOUR. Take a look at how the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio was returned to its 1909 appearance during the GEEK'S GUIDE TO THE HOME AND STUDIO: RESTORATION TOUR. You'll hear how volunteers made it happen and see items uncovered during the restoration. Jan. 19, 4 p.m. Admission is $16 - $18. 951 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, 708-848-1976, www.gowright.org.
PLAY. Aquatic life of all kinds from the Shedd Aquarium will visit the Lobby Lounge of the Swisstel Chicago for one day only. During the SWIM WITH THE FISHES event, kids will be able to learn about these Shedd visitors, and the hotel's pastry chef will help kids make and decorate fish-shaped cookies.
UVa Aid Policy Gets a Facelift
A year ago, the University of Virginia joined the growing list of selective institutions altering their financial aid policies to make them friendlier to students from low-income families. Now it has decided that it needs to do even more, and do it sooner, than originally planned. .
Sam Champion's Just One Thing
Lush soaps are made up of only 35 percent soap and zero animal fat, leaving more room for the good for your skin ingredients like coconut and palm kernel oil.
Find out more at www.lush.com. Method Hand Wash, Lotion, Body Wash
Method is well known for being an eco-friendly company. Their new line gets you clean with products that are 95 to 99 percent natural without parabens and other harsh chemicals.
Products are safe and non-toxic, and use ingredients that come from plants.
The formulas are biodegradable and the packaging is recyclable.
Available at most mainstream drug/retail stores. Crystal Body Deodorant
Crystal Body deodorant products are all natural mineral salt deodorants.
Conventional deodorants mask odor with perfumed scents and often contain alcohol or other chemical compounds to shrink pores which inhibits the body's natural expulsion of toxins.
Ontario to bring in full-day learning for 4 and 5-year-olds
It makes not sense to me to try and reinvent the wheel and that seems to be the Canadian way. We have these so called experts who have all the credentials and no brain who determine all of these bright moves.
I think I might qualify as an expert as and my opinions are worth a lot as:
- I never had any kids.
-I went to school once. Posted 27/11/07 at 1:10 PM EST | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment .
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