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"A Tin Can's 'Habitability'" and "A Destroyer". (12 Jun 2006)
A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "A Tin Can's Habitability," by J.K. Parker and "A Destroyer," by J. Steinback in the February 2006 issue.Full Text Word Count:199Database: Academic Search Premier

"AMERICA'S BEST GIRL". . . (13 Jun 2006)
Pays tribute to former swimmer Gertrude Ederle who died on December 1, 2003.Full Text Word Count:517D

"An Adventure in Prosperity". (06 Jun 2006)
The article presents information about the GI Bill of Rights introduced in the U.S. in 1944. The ostensible purpose of this famous piece of legislation was to reward millions of World War II veterans for a job well done. Its underlying aim was to keep as many of those veterans as possible out of the job market for as long as possible, for nearly every economist was predicting renewed depression with the war's end. In January 1944 the GI Bill was introduced in the U.S. Congress, and veterans' groups such as the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars pushed it hard. Loans of up to $1,000 per veteran were to be available to help them buy or build housing or to begin or acquire a business.Full Text Word Count:1547Database: Academic Search Premie

"Don't Silence Navy Chat". (13 Jun 2006)
The article focuses on growing use of chat by the U.S. Navy operators and tacticians. Any initiative to standardize chat protocols and software must take into account needs and operating habits of Navy users. Chat is an excellent tool for coordination and information exchange. The fleet, carrier strike group and expeditionary strike group policies do not fully support the use of chat in lieu of tactical radio circuits. Most afloat staffs embark in fleet flagships, aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships. These ships typically enjoy high bandwidth for their Internet protocol systems.Full Text Word Count:809D

"Don't Silence Navy Chat"/"Fix Net Centric for theOperators". (13 Jun 2006)
Vague concepts about the network centric warfare are being swept aside by the reality of how individual programs and deck-plate initiatives are building the command-and-control architecture of the present. Before one talks about the glory of open military architecture and the limitless potential of Internet protocol, one needs to look at packet loss, utilization, certification and a bunch of technical issues that frankly are boring until they crash the network. There is a need to push forward with a wary eye towards what is possible and an optimistic sense of how command and control can be improved through better networks and information applications for warfare networks.Full Text Word Count:648D

"I COULD NOT ASK FOR MORE" (cover story) (04 Jun 2006)
The article describes how U.S. songwriter Diane Warren maximized her earning potential. Warren worked with publisher Jack White Productions, which paid her a salary in exchange for the royalties on her melodies and lyrics. However, in 1986, Warren decided to launch her own publishing company to cut out the middleman and collect full publishing royalties for her songs.Full Text Word Count:492D

"I COULD NOT ASK FOR MORE" (cover story) (04 Jun 2006)
The article describes how U.S. songwriter Diane Warren maximized her earning potential. Warren worked with publisher Jack White Productions, which paid her a salary in exchange for the royalties on her melodies and lyrics. However, in 1986, Warren decided to launch her own publishing company to cut out the middleman and collect full publishing royalties for her songs.Full Text Word Count:492D

"I want to help Black girls make smarter decisions and choices." (13 Jun 2006)
Presents information on the Sisterhood Agenda, an organization founded by Angela Coleman, an African American. Background on Coleman; Reason behind the formation on the organization; Details of the organization's A Journey Toward Womanhood program; Activities sponsored by the organization.Full Text Word Count:300D

"My bank owes my Girl Scout troop $306.". (13 Jun 2006)
Discusses the experience of a person who returned train tickets purchased through a Marketplace Bank Visa credit card, but has not received the refund. Amount of the money to be refunded; Reason the owner's credit card was cancelled; Tips on how to get refunds from credit card if the bank was sold or merged with another company.Full Text Word Count:233D

"Swiftboating" Bush's Bishops. (04 Jun 2006)
The article focuses on a joint statement of conscience entitled "A Call to Repentance and Peace With Justice," released by United Methodist bishops from the U.S., Europe, Africa and Asia in November 2005. In the statement, the bishops commit themselves to pray for the end of war and the unjust and immoral invasion and occupation of Iraq. The Institute on Religion and Democracy claimed that the statement is insulting to the young men and women who are serving in Iraq. A long-term plan with sufficient funding to build an infrastructure is needed by progressive Christians to support the work of the most visionary and thoughtful in their communions.Full Text Word Count:1183

"Swiftboating" Bush's Bishops. (04 Jun 2006)
The article focuses on a joint statement of conscience entitled "A Call to Repentance and Peace With Justice," released by United Methodist bishops from the U.S., Europe, Africa and Asia in November 2005. In the statement, the bishops commit themselves to pray for the end of war and the unjust and immoral invasion and occupation of Iraq. The Institute on Religion and Democracy claimed that the statement is insulting to the young men and women who are serving in Iraq. A long-term plan with sufficient funding to build an infrastructure is needed by progressive Christians to support the work of the most visionary and thoughtful in their communions.Full Text Word Count:1183

"What Do Users Want?" (04 Jun 2006)
This article offers observation on the functions and purpose of online information resources to Internet users. Several recent studies of Internet users and that means regular users, not professional searchers found that some stereotypes of the proverbial end user no longer apply. According to one study from Pew Internet & American Life Project, three-quarters of Internet users search the Web for information on products and services. In fact, among people who have access to a high-speed Internet connection, over ten percent go to the Web daily to find do-it-yourself information. Interestingly, people with college degrees were more likely to look for how-to information than those with a high school degree or less. Another Pew Project study found that almost half of Internet users are not loyal to a single search engine, so much for the myth that most people depend solely on Google for searching the Web.Full Text Word Count:794D

"Would you mind if your partner had more money or education than you?" (06 Jun 2006)
Presents the views of several African American men on having a wife with higher education and salary.Full Text Word Count:297D

"Would you mind if your partner had more money or education than you?" (17 Jun 2006)
Presents the views of several African American men on having a wife with higher education and salary.Full Text Word Count:297D

$20 doll salon? American Girl takes on Hollywood. (13 Jun 2006)
The article focuses on the popularity of the American Girl brand of dolls in the U.S. The stores get no national advertising support, they are promoted in "American Girl Magazine." The American Girl Place store uses experiential retail marketing, the kind that breeds invaluable loyalty and word-of-mouth. Mattel's American Girl attracts consumers willing to spend as much as $200 for a doll. It is a strategy that glorifies the conservative and traditional.Full Text Word Count:824D

$3-Million Gift From Google Jump-Starts Library of Congress's Effort to Build a Digital Archive of Cultural Artifacts. (06 Jun 2006)
This article reports that the Library of Congress began a campaign to raise money for the World Digital Library, a proposed online archive of international cultural artifacts, by announcing in November 2005 a $3-million grant from its first patron: Google, the search engine turned information monolith. The project was first proposed in June 2005 by James H. Billington, librarian of Congress, in a speech to the U.S. National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.Full Text Word Count:362D

$3-Million Gift From Google Jump-Starts Library of Congress's Effort to Build a Digital Archive of Cultural Artifacts. (17 Jun 2006)
This article reports that the Library of Congress began a campaign to raise money for the World Digital Library, a proposed online archive of international cultural artifacts, by announcing in November 2005 a $3-million grant from its first patron: Google, the search engine turned information monolith. The project was first proposed in June 2005 by James H. Billington, librarian of Congress, in a speech to the U.S. National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.Full Text Word Count:362D

'06 Boom towns. (cover story) (04 Jun 2006)
The article provides information on the top cities in the U.S. for entrepreneurs and small companies based on a survey conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It includes New York City, Washington, D.C. and Boston, Massachusetts.Full Text Word Count:5238

'06 Boom towns. (cover story) (04 Jun 2006)
The article provides information on the top cities in the U.S. for entrepreneurs and small companies based on a survey conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It includes New York City, Washington, D.C. and Boston, Massachusetts.Full Text Word Count:5238

'29' not Ryan Adams' lucky number (04 Jun 2006)
Section: LIFE - ARTS ETC.; LISTENING STATION, pg. B05

'A Sure Bet'. (04 Jun 2006)
The article reports on how Miami, Florida rapper Pitbull moved his music income into real estate. Pitbull, who records for TVT Records, bought his first piece of property, an apartment in Coconut Grove, in 2004. It was a great way to mark the release that year of his debut album, M.I.A.M.I. (Money Is a Major Issue), which has since gone gold.Full Text Word Count:480D

'Access' Showing NBC the Money. (cover story) (06 Jun 2006)
This article provides information on the television program "Access Hollywood." "Access Hollywood" was conceived as a show exclusively for NBC stations, and though it now runs on stations affiliated with all networks as well as the 14 NBC owned-and-operated stations, it has fulfilled its mission, said Jay Ireland, president of NBC Universal Television Stations. According to Nielsen Monitor-Plus, the series brought in $80 million in ad revenues for national sales in 2004, and local sales on the NBC O&Os would add $20 million to that figure. NBC will not provide details on the show's profitability to the network or on the station level, but there is no question the network is pleased.Full Text Word Count:948Database: Academic Search Premier

'Access' Showing NBC the Money. (cover story) (17 Jun 2006)
This article provides information on the television program "Access Hollywood." "Access Hollywood" was conceived as a show exclusively for NBC stations, and though it now runs on stations affiliated with all networks as well as the 14 NBC owned-and-operated stations, it has fulfilled its mission, said Jay Ireland, president of NBC Universal Television Stations. According to Nielsen Monitor-Plus, the series brought in $80 million in ad revenues for national sales in 2004, and local sales on the NBC O&Os would add $20 million to that figure. NBC will not provide details on the show's profitability to the network or on the station level, but there is no question the network is pleased.Full Text Word Count:948D

'BETTER' COULD TIE URBAN'S CAREER BEST. (17 Jun 2006)
This article focuses on U.S. country singer Keith Urban's album Better Life. The single becomes Urban's third title to lead the Billboard music chart for at least five weeks ended November 19, 2005. It collects 32.8 million audience impressions during the tracking week. Earlier in 2005, Urban topped the chart for five weeks with Making Memories of Us.Full Text Word Count:186D

'Bring Me Home a Black Girl.' (13 Jun 2006)
Presents an article about the desire of Afro-American women for their children to marry within the group. Influence of family on mate selection; Factors considered in selecting a partner; Number of Afro-American men marrying white women as of November 2002; Cultural and economic factors relevant to interracial unions.Full Text Word Count:1891

'Cosmopolitan Girls' inspire readers to exhale and breathe again. (13 Jun 2006)
First time novelists Lyah Beth LeFlore and Charlotte Burley are painting the literary world with "Cosmopolitan Girls," a refreshing page-turner with television-and screen-friendly antics that will inspire African-American women to breathe again. The story line revolves around characters Lindsay and Charlie, two small-town African-American girls who are complete strangers but on parallel paths, toiling with big dreams and taking the leap of faith to make those dreams happen in New York city. The authors were recently in the city to host a launch party, and make several guest appearances on the first leg of their promotional tour.Full Text Word Count:1056

'Discounts' move traffic to car sites. (06 Jun 2006)
This article reports on the issuance of discounts by automobile manufacturers in the U.S. in summer 2005. The online market share of the entire automaker category increased by 9% in June, 13% in July and 9% in August. General Motors Corp. was first to offer an employee discount program in June, extended it monthly and says it will end on September 30.Full Text Word Count:246D

'Dream applications' start to come true on the Web. (04 Jun 2006)
Technology is catching up to the grand ideas of the pre-dotcom bust. Result: a new 'gold rush'

'Ferrets' of car industry can't quit ad tinkering. (06 Jun 2006)
The article reports that Paul Ballew, executive director of global market and industry analysis at General Motors Corp., slammed car marketers' compulsion to tinker at a direct marketing conference last week in Dearborn, Michigan. He was making the point that the key to automobile advertising is consistency of brand message--and it's more critical than ever in today's fractured media environment where consumers are bombarded with marketing wherever they turn. Perhaps Ballew shouldn't throw stones from his glass ferret cage, however, since several brands at the country's largest automaker, which spends some $2.7 billion a year, have shifted ad themes a number of rimes in recent years.Full Text Word Count:764Database: Academic Search Premier

'Girls' tarnishes golden boy Kelley. (13 Jun 2006)
The article reports that David E. Kelley's Fox show, "Girls Club," was yanked after two poorly rated runs in October 2002. It was supposed to replace his "Ally McBeal," which Fox executives forced off the air last spring as ratings collapsed. Even Kelley's two shows that remain, "Boston Public" on Fox and "The Practice" on ABC, are enduring significant ratings slides.Full Text Word Count:692D

'Hustlin' Pays Off For Miami's Rick Ross. (12 Jun 2006)
The article reports on the success of the hip hop music "Hustlin," by Rick Ross. In January 2006, Def Jam signed Ross to a four-album deal that Ross says is worth $10 million. Ross is even one of the artists spearheading the Discover & Download campaign of MTV, pushing multigenre artists with potential mass appeal across MTV, MTV2, MTVJams and MTVU simultaneously. "Hustlin" is the number 13 most-played video on MTV, number 5 on MTV Jams and number 9 on MTV2 as of mid-May.Full Text Word Count:679D

'KIDS, I'D LIKE YOU TO MEET YOUR MONEY…' (06 Jun 2006)
Parents owe it to their children to teach them a bit about saving, spending, and investing. Try starting with a few glass jars.

'KIDS, I'D LIKE YOU TO MEET YOUR MONEY…' (17 Jun 2006)
Parents owe it to their children to teach them a bit about saving, spending, and investing. Try starting with a few glass jars.

'King of the Hill' retains its foothold (04 Jun 2006)
Section: Life, Pg. 07e

'License to Steal' (12 Jun 2006)
This article discusses the increasing trend of theft from elderly and disabled persons by those people they have chosen to trust their money and other assets with. Many of the victims had given a power of attorney to a trusted family member. Some states have methods of spotting fraud, but individuals can create checks and balances that will protect them from fraud. A third party can be assigned to monitor spending and financial statements.Full Text Word Count:1299

'Mixed status' tears apart families (04 Jun 2006)
When illegal immigrants' kids are legal, choices painful

'Nigeria Could Feed Africa' (06 Jun 2006)
The article reports on a program by Nigeria's president Olusegun Obasanjo to offer white farmers displaced from Zimbabwe to relocate and farm in Nigeria. White farmers who lost their properties under the land reform plan of Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe were invited to Nigeria and offered free land and guaranteed bank loans in exchange for revitalizing industrial agriculture. So far, more than 20 farmers have settled here and others are coming. Local peasants were compensated and relocated by the government.Full Text Word Count:809Database: Academic Search Premier

'Queen suddenly recalls chat with butler' (13 Jun 2006)
Comments on the arrogance of the British royal family. Discussion on the trial of Paul Burrell, the former butler of the late Princess Diana of Wales; Relationship of British Prime Minister Tony Blair with the royal family; Implications for the monarchy.Full Text Word Count:326D

'Sharrows' aim to help cars and bikes share roads. (06 Jun 2006)
transportation

'Smart Money': Big Man on Harvard's Campus. (06 Jun 2006)
IN AN INTERVIEW with Smart Money magazine (February), the man who is about to take over as manager of the largest university endowment in the United States concedes that the job entails "many challenges." In mid-February Mohamed A. El-Erian is scheduled to become chief executive officer of the Harvard Management Company, an affiliate of Harvard University that controls its $26-billion endowment.

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