BG Views – University looks to modify general education courses

The current general education curriculum, called the BG Perspective, consists of general studies writing course 1120 (and 1100 or 1110 if needed); two courses each from the natural sciences, social and behavioral sciences, …

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Matrix » [Repetition Watch] New Home Sales Up

US Census Bureau and HUD released their June 2009 New Residential Sales (New Home Sales) today and the news is generally positive, exceeding expectations but upon further analysis, doesn’t mean much yet and also confirms how weak the …

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Jihad Watch: Islamic group called "Education Is Sin" starts riot …

They’re opposed to Western education as being against Sharia norms: the group wants to “clean the (Nigerian) system which is polluted by western education and uphold Sharia’h all over the country.” Imagine the quips, the digs, …

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Home Prices Fall 19% Toward a 2010 Bottom : HousingWire …

On average, compared to family income, US home prices at the end of Q209 jumped 7% from levels in early 2000 – when the real estate bubble began to swell. Home prices relative to income dropped from that mark in 10% of US metro market. …

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Mortgage Insurers Work to Prevent Home Foreclosures | RISMedia

RISMEDIA, July 24, 2009-As unemployment and home foreclosures continue to rise and threaten the economic recovery, the mortgage insurance industry is stepping.

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American Home Makes 32 : HousingWire || financial news for the …

American Home joins the list of 31 servicers already signed on, according to the latest TARP transaction report. Four others — PNC Bank, MorEquity, Shore Bank and Farmers State Bank — recently joined since the early July additions.

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Wonk Room » GOP Health Solutions Group Admits They Have No …

Congress is working to pass comprehensive health reform legislation that builds on the employer-based health care system and lowers the growth of health care spending. But Republicans are trying to slow down the effort and …

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