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'Smart Money': Big Man on Harvard's Campus. (17 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.

'SNL' A PROVEN LAUNCH PAD FOR FEATURE FILM CAREERS. (17 Jun 2006)
This article presents a list of film stars and performers who started their career on "Saturday Night Live (SNL)." Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, John Belushi, Bill Murray, Jane Curtin, Eddie Murphy, Joe Piscopo, Billy Crystal (yes, he really started on "Soap," but it was "SNL" that gave him his movie credit), Dana Carvey, Ben Stiller, Mike Myers, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Chris Farley, David Spade, Molly Shannon, Janeane Garofalo, Tim Meadows, Julia Sweeney, Jay Mohr (even though the popular comic has said his "SNL" experience was a blip he would rather forget), Ana Gasteyer, Chris Kattan, Tracy Morgan, Will Ferrell and Kenan Thompson (he was a great Fat Albert, even if the movie wasn't so great). Robert Downey Jr., Anthony Michael Hall, Joan Cusack or Randy Quaid also started on "SNL."Full Text Word Count:489D

'Super Girl' introduces Chinese to voting. (13 Jun 2006)
This article focuses on the Chinese reality television (TV) program Super Girl. The ripples caused by Super Girl, the most successful Chinese TV show in history, could transform China's media landscape, dominated by a heavy-handed national broadcaster and the Communist party. The reality show was created by Hunan Satellite Television in western China, rather than state-run China Central TV in Beijing, and the winner was Li Yuchun, a 21-year-old tomboy from Sichuan. Rumors have circulated that CCTV might use its influence with China's broadcast authorities to prevent Hunan from developing a third season of the show or even force it off the local cable stations that distribute Super Girl. -But nervous authorities are likely to dictate a few changes in the show's structure for another reason: It has given Chinese a chance to vote for the first time, perhaps setting a dangerous precedent. Inspired by grass-roots campaigns for the top contestants, more than 8 million Chinese paid about 2¢ , a sizable amount in local terms, to send a text message by mobile phone in support of one of the three Super Girl finalists. -The sponsor, Mongolia-based Mengniu Dairy, and its agency, local shop Apex, Chengdu, used the show to market a new sour yogurt drink, Suan Suan Ru.Full Text Word Count:408D

'Super Girl' met maker, but her spirit lives on. (13 Jun 2006)
The article reports on the cancellation of the programming of the reality television show Super Girl in China in 2006 due to lack of sponsors. It offers information on the creation of another reality show called Yahoo Star Search. It provides information on the opportunities waiting for the winners of Yahoo Star Search.Full Text Word Count:735D

'The Rules' for Eating Smarter. (04 Jun 2006)
The article focuses on the nutritional advice offered by Marion Nestle, professor of nutrition, food studies and public health at New York University, in her new book "What to Eat." Nestle suggests shopping around the parameter of super markets, where the healthiest foods are kept, and using caution when buying the most easily accessible items. She endorses buying local produce and being conscious of portion size.Full Text Word Count:650D

'This is no 'home for unwed girls'' (13 Jun 2006)
Reports on the development of the First Steps Housing Project for unwed teenage mothers by a physician in Saint John, New Brunswick. Foundation of the First Steps Housing Project; Transformation of an old convent into the First Steps Housing Project; Goals of the program; Plans for future housing projects.Full Text Word Count:628D

'Two for the Money': winner or crap shoot? (06 Jun 2006)
This article presents information on the motion picture "Two for the Money," directed by D.J. Caruso. Brandon Lang played by actor Matthew McConaughey, is a football player who now makes a living as a sports gambling phenom. He gets an opportunity of a lifetime to work for Walter Abrams played by Al Pacino, a hotshot New York betting advisor. Speaking of McConaughey: he looks great. And rounding out the cast is Armand Assante, who has a cameo as Novian, a Puerto Rican high stakes gambler. Asante is deliciously wicked as a bad guy.Full Text Word Count:279D

'Two for the Money': winner or crap shoot? (17 Jun 2006)
This article presents information on the motion picture "Two for the Money," directed by D.J. Caruso. Brandon Lang played by actor Matthew McConaughey, is a football player who now makes a living as a sports gambling phenom. He gets an opportunity of a lifetime to work for Walter Abrams played by Al Pacino, a hotshot New York betting advisor. Speaking of McConaughey: he looks great. And rounding out the cast is Armand Assante, who has a cameo as Novian, a Puerto Rican high stakes gambler. Asante is deliciously wicked as a bad guy.Full Text Word Count:279D

'WHISPER' NUMBERS ROAR AGAIN. (06 Jun 2006)
This article reports on shares of Google falling 12% in after-hours trading on January 31, 2006. The search engine's quarterly earnings met analysts' estimates but fell short of the expectations of some. John Scherr, president of estimate collector WhisperNumber.com, commented on the impact of market expectations.Full Text Word Count:223Database: Academic Search Premier

(Investment) Bank Of America. (04 Jun 2006)
The article focuses on the Bank of America, which is transforming itself from a traditional commercial and retail bank to an investment firm such as JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Citigroup Inc. The difficulty of creating a global investment bank from scratch is discussed, as well as business strategies for Bank of America. INSET: Less Bank for the Buck.Full Text Word Count:1451

... as tax tangle thickens (04 Jun 2006)
Section: News, Pg. 10a

...Or your money back. (06 Jun 2006)
Focuses on the risk-reversal marketing strategy employed by Shoes For Crews Co. of West Palm Beach, Florida. Move by the company to offer warranty for its shoes; Advantages of the warranty or guarantee program to the company; Challenge associated with any risk-reversal marketing program.Full Text Word Count:748D

...Or your money back. (17 Jun 2006)
Focuses on the risk-reversal marketing strategy employed by Shoes For Crews Co. of West Palm Beach, Florida. Move by the company to offer warranty for its shoes; Advantages of the warranty or guarantee program to the company; Challenge associated with any risk-reversal marketing program.Full Text Word Count:748D

1 May 1955: A Career Field is Born. (17 Jun 2006)
This article presents information about paralegal career field in the U.S. Air Force. Prior to 1955, an enlisted legal specialty in the Air Force did not exist. Administrative specialists who received on-the-job training within legal offices accomplished Paralegal duties. The Paralegal career field evolved from the publishing of Air Force Manual 35-1C, Warrant Officer and Airman Classification Manual, on July 1, 1954. This manual officially established the legal specialist career field, which was implemented on May 1, 1955.Full Text Word Count:1646

1.8 Million New Yorkers Without Health Insurance. (04 Jun 2006)
The article reports that the Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured reveals that while people of color constitute 34 percent of the nation's population, they account for 52 percent of the uninsured. A major reason for this discrepancy is the greater employment of African Americans and Latinos in low-wage jobs, where insurance coverage is often unavailable or unaffordable. The annual survey of low-income New Yorkers, "The Unheard Third," confirms that holding a job no longer guarantees a worker benefits such as health insurance. The survey reveals that 40 percent of fulltime workers living below the poverty line don't get health coverage for themselves through their employer.Full Text Word Count:747Database: Academic Search Premier

10 INSURANCE TOP TIPS. (04 Jun 2006)
The article offers tips for farmers on their insurance. One way of reducing insurance costs is cutting the insurance coverage. Ensuring the safety of farm can reduce insurance risk. A public liability insurance compensates a policyholder in cases of being liable for injury to members of the public. Richard Scott, general manager at Rural Insurance Group, emphasizes the need for reporting losses when making insurance claims.Full Text Word Count:2130

10 TIPS FOR Today's Market. (cover story) (04 Jun 2006)
The article gives advice for homebuyers and homeowners in the U.S. to get the most out of their real estate investments. Tips for sellers include pricing the home correctly, making your home look the best, and hiring a real estate agent. Tips for buyers include not paying attention to the asking price, taking your time when purchasing, and asking for perks. Also included are tips for speculators and people who are maintaining a property.Full Text Word Count:1806

10 TIPS FOR Today's Market. (cover story) (04 Jun 2006)
The article gives advice for homebuyers and homeowners in the U.S. to get the most out of their real estate investments. Tips for sellers include pricing the home correctly, making your home look the best, and hiring a real estate agent. Tips for buyers include not paying attention to the asking price, taking your time when purchasing, and asking for perks. Also included are tips for speculators and people who are maintaining a property.Full Text Word Count:1806

10 Ways Google will take over the world. (cover story) (06 Jun 2006)
This article discusses how Google can achieve world class dominance in the world of advertising. Google can offer free advertising services for the masses. It can also offer a free online advertisement-reporting tool that gives marketers performance-tracking results for all types of online ad campaigns. Google can also use its auction model to monetize what could become the source for all online entertainment.Full Text Word Count:257D

10 Ways Google will take over the world. (cover story) (17 Jun 2006)
This article discusses how Google can achieve world class dominance in the world of advertising. Google can offer free advertising services for the masses. It can also offer a free online advertisement-reporting tool that gives marketers performance-tracking results for all types of online ad campaigns. Google can also use its auction model to monetize what could become the source for all online entertainment.Full Text Word Count:257D

100 Colleges Sign Up With Google to Speed Access to Library Resources. (17 Jun 2006)
Reports on the adoption of the Google Scholar Internet searching tool by colleges and universities in the U.S. to speed its access the library resources. Background on the tool; Views of Anurag Acharya, an engineer at Google, on the goal of the company; Reason behind the inability of some college libraries to join Google Scholar.Full Text Word Count:642D

100 KILOWATTS OR BUST. (04 Jun 2006)
Rivals vie to develop next generation of lasers

100 Years Later: Is S.F. Prepared? (04 Jun 2006)
The article discusses the impact of earthquakes on the credit rating of San Francisco, California. The economic impact and human tragedy of an earthquake could be just as bad as homes and businesses could be destroyed. Over the next 30 years, the U.S. Geological Survey estimates that the chances of a major quake hitting the San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California are 67% and 60%, respectively.Full Text Word Count:1718

14 Artists Named for Career Development Program. (17 Jun 2006)
This article reports on the 14 recipients of the 2005 Career Development Program for Directors and Designers, developed and administered by the Theatre Communications group in collaboration with the U.S. National Endowment for the Arts. Nataki Garrett is the artistic director of the ensemble theatre company Blank-the-Dog. Kristin Horton is a director and sound designer based in Iowa City, Iowa. Jonathan Walters is the founding artistic director of Hand2Mouth Theatre in Portland, Oregon.Full Text Word Count:1587

15 WAYS TO MAKE MONEY ON THE SIDE. (17 Jun 2006)
Presents tips on starting a sideline business. Percentage of women business owners who have sideline business; Hobbies and customer services that could be turn into business; Suggestion on selling used clothing and furnishings at consignment shops. INSET: SELLING ON eBAY.Full Text Word Count:1624

1881 PRESIDENT GARFIELD SHOT. (12 Jun 2006)
The article offers information on various political and social developments in the U.S. since 1881. On July 2, 1881 President James A. Garfield was shot by a mentally disturbed man Charles Guiteau. Garfield, though received every possible care and attention, but died on September 19, 1881. On July 17, 1981 two walkways filled with people collapsed over a crowded hotel ballroom in Kansas City, Missouri. On June 30, 1831 Black Hawk, leader of the Sauk and Fox Indians, agreed to move with his people from Illinois to Iowa and decided to return to their fields in 1832.Full Text Word Count:729D

1: It literally pays to work, and MONEY can buy peace of mind. (17 Jun 2006)
The article discusses the economic, social and health benefits of a delayed retirement. The article mentions that most workers over 50 do not have adequate retirement savings, so many need to work longer. Also, many baby boomers have had children later in life than their parents did, so some are redirecting retirement money to pay college tuition. By working longer, a worker can catch up on retirement savings and delay using Social Security, allowing their retirement funds to last longer.Full Text Word Count:1641

1stBooks Makes Money. (04 Jun 2006)
Provides information on 1stBooks.com, a print-on-demand and electronic book publisher and retailer, founded in 1996 in the United States. Increase in the company's revenues from 1997 to 2001; Estimated number of titles available in the 1stBooks retail Web site; Amount charged by 1stBooks to publish an electronic book.Full Text Word Count:392Database: Academic Search Premier

2 Senators Push Equality For Girls in Math, Science. (13 Jun 2006)
This article informs that Senators Ron Wyden and George Allen joined several women scientists and engineers at a May 11, 2005 media event on Capitol Hill to voice support for federal efforts to make sure that girls and women have equal opportunities to enter those professions and math-related fields. The senators were the recipients of a letter signed by more than 6,000 scientists, engineers, and mathematicians that asks them and other members of Congress to embark on a "broad-ranging inquiry" on ways to increase opportunities in math and science professions for women.Full Text Word Count:209D

2004: "TRANSITION" PERIOD IN REAL ESTATE. (04 Jun 2006)
Reports on the findings of a survey released by the Urban Land Institute and consultant PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2003, about the real estate business in 2004. Outlook of investors on the U.S. real estate market; Perception of those surveyed on the real estate industry in 2004; Factors that will affect the recovery of the real estate market in the U.S.Full Text Word Count:175D

2005 Dew Tour Finals. (04 Jun 2006)
PHOTOS BY PETE DEMOS

2029: Google Your Vitals With Skin Displays. (06 Jun 2006)
This article describes the computerized dermal displays implanted just beneath the skin. Patients can have instant, 24-hour access to their personal health statistics. Tap a precoded sequence into the display, and it will boot up more than 5,000 searchable body stats, including blood pressure, heart rate and calorie consumption. It will even alert you to the presence of dangerous infectious microbes, such as flu viruses and stomach bugs, enabling you to seek treatment before illness sets in. The scrollable display is made of billions of biocompatible, light-emitting pixelbots that network with a fleet of nanoscopic robots. These robots swim through the body and relay data back to the pixelbots, which then release photons to form text and graphics directly on the skin.Full Text Word Count:174D

2029: Google Your Vitals With Skin Displays. (17 Jun 2006)
This article describes the computerized dermal displays implanted just beneath the skin. Patients can have instant, 24-hour access to their personal health statistics. Tap a precoded sequence into the display, and it will boot up more than 5,000 searchable body stats, including blood pressure, heart rate and calorie consumption. It will even alert you to the presence of dangerous infectious microbes, such as flu viruses and stomach bugs, enabling you to seek treatment before illness sets in. The scrollable display is made of billions of biocompatible, light-emitting pixelbots that network with a fleet of nanoscopic robots. These robots swim through the body and relay data back to the pixelbots, which then release photons to form text and graphics directly on the skin.Full Text Word Count:174D

21st century style: 'Less is more' auto. (06 Jun 2006)
The article assesses the market success of the race-inspired sporty compact A3 to be launched by Ingolstadt, Germany-based car manufacturer in the U.S. in 2006. The Audi A3 features a small space and fuel-efficient engine power. The advertising spending of U.S. $ 17.7 million and the number of units sold in its first seven months of release, reassure success for car makers trying to market smaller luxurious cars that are more profitable than econoboxes.Full Text Word Count:962D

3rd Circuit rules company can seek injunction for ex-employee's hacking of computers (04 Jun 2006)
A company could pursue injunctive relief against a former employee who allegedly violated a federal criminal statute by accessing company computers in order to set up a competing business, the 3rd Circuit has ruled.

5 HEAVY HITTERS. (06 Jun 2006)
The article cites the companies that are considered for the Advertising Age's 2005 Marketer of the Year award, including Apple, FedEx, Google, Nissan and Motorola.Full Text Word Count:62Database: Academic Search PremierN

5 THINGS…YOU CAN DO WITH GOOGLE'S GMAIL THAT MAKE IT THE BEST FREE E-MAIL SERVICE. (17 Jun 2006)
Discusses the advantages of the GMAIL e-mail services provided by Google. Opportunities in meeting other members; Use of the service as storage device; Ability to search desired messages.Full Text Word Count:266D

5 THINGS…YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU COULD TRACK WITH RSS. (13 Jun 2006)
HACKS, UPGRADES, PROJECTS, GRIPES, TIPS & TRICKS

5,000 CHANNELS: TV ON THE INTERNET. (06 Jun 2006)
The article reports on the various services that provide TV on the Web. Apple iTunes allows users to download recent programs for a fee. Google has classic TV programs as well as recently aired shows and homemade videos. AOL offers a wide selection of reruns and classic TV available for free with commercials. Yahoo! has good news reports and music videos and a limited number of current TV shows.Full Text Word Count:319D

50 Best Jobs IN AMERICA. (04 Jun 2006)
The article presents a survey of the 50 best occupations in America, including information on pay range, job openings, ease of entry and benefits. Software engineer topped the list, followed by college professor. The top ten jobs are presented in further detail, including information on required education, top pay, and the down side of jobs.Full Text Word Count:2843

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