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  • Dollar stores grow in Vermont, despite opposition

    14 May 2012 | 1:07 pm
    Chain store foes in Vermont have largely been successful at keeping out big-box retailers -- Wal-Mart has four stores in the  -More- 

  • Memphis lifestyle center, The Avenue Collierville, trades

    14 May 2012 | 1:07 pm
    A partnership between an affiliate of Poag Lifestyle Centers and DRA Advisors has acquired The Avenue Collierville in Memphis -More- 

  • Palm Beach Outlets lays groundwork for 2013 opening

    14 May 2012 | 1:07 pm
    West Palm Beach’s forthcoming outlet retail center, Palm Beach Outlets, is taking shape.  -More- Learn how retail and commercial real estate organizations use place-based decisions to manage change and grow profitability. Speakers from Jones Lang LaSalle, Kohler, and more will discuss location analytics at the Esri Business Summit in San Diego, July 22-24. See the summary of last year's presentations by Starbucks, Edward Jones, and others.

  • Central, north New Jersey retailers stay competitive

    14 May 2012 | 1:07 pm
    Regional retail centers in central and north New Jersey have maintained their competitiveness by adding high-end touches to t -More- 

  • How to learn to think, work and act like a leader

    14 May 2012 | 1:07 pm
    When you're promoted to a leadership position, you need to transition to new duties and stop "mucking around in the daily det -More- 
 
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  • Report: Charter-school students outperform peers

    15 May 2012 | 10:56 am
    Students attending a group of charter schools in Los Angeles outperformed their peers at other nearby schools in several acad -More- 

  • Educators, students should see "Bully"

    15 May 2012 | 10:56 am
    Teachers and middle-school students should see the film "Bully," which graphically documents the experiences of five families -More- You've spent the whole school year educating others. Now spend some time on your own education. This summer, SDE is hosting five national professional development conferences, plus state conferences and seminars in many parts of the country. Spend a little time on yourself. Attend an SDE event. See what we're offering. Call us toll-free: 1-800-462-1478.

  • Teacher suggests alternatives to the five-paragraph essay

    15 May 2012 | 10:56 am
    Chicago teacher Ray Salazar writes in this blog that he believes the traditional five-paragraph essay format is useless outsi -More- From struggling reader to overachiever. The journey starts with Imagine Learning, the language and literacy software solution that's empowering kids everywhere to read at grade level, succeed on high-stakes tests, and prepare for a successful life outside of the classroom. Download a research brief to see how we boost reading scores.

  • Fla. considers setting lower bar to pass writing exams

    15 May 2012 | 10:56 am
    Students' scores on the Florida state writing exams declined after the state adopted more rigorous tests.  -More- 

  • Education advocacy movement is growing

    15 May 2012 | 10:56 am
    Groups advocating for education reform are emerging in many parts of the country.  -More- 
 
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  • Tips to help teachers finish the school year strong

    15 May 2012 | 12:54 pm
    Teachers can finish the school year on a positive note by asking students to evaluate the class and to write letters describi -More- The cure for shallow classroom discussions. Academic Conversations gives you the structures you need to foster quality conversations in language arts, social studies, science, and other subjects. Students will develop critical skills for exploring an important question, idea, or topic. Preview the entire book!

  • Guide helps schools develop social media policies

    15 May 2012 | 12:54 pm
    Edutopia and Facebook have collaborated on a free guide for establishing a school policy on social media in the classroom.  -More- 

  • Wyo. elementary students learn lessons in leadership

    15 May 2012 | 12:54 pm
    An elementary school in Wyoming has adopted a leadership program for students based on the book, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effe -More- 

  • Licensing exams for teachers face first test

    15 May 2012 | 12:54 pm
    Teacher-preparation programs in 25 states now are piloting the Teacher Performance Assessment -- a performance-based licensin -More- 

  • Passport Club improves students' geography skills

    15 May 2012 | 12:54 pm
    More than 750 students at Hilton Head Island Elementary School in South Carolina explored the globe this year by participatin -More- "The best workshop with the best facilitators I have ever attended in my 25+ years of teaching!" (Kris DeBell, Greensboro NC). Learn practices and strategies of the research-backed Responsive Classroom approach to teaching at a week-long institute this summer. 15 locations nationwide. K-6. Learn more.
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  • White House is not against exports of LNG, official says

    15 May 2012 | 7:40 am
    The Obama administration isn't against liquefied natural gas exports, but it will use the results of a Department of Energy s -More- 

  • N.Y. rules would hinder Marcellus development, drillers say

    15 May 2012 | 7:40 am
    Proposed drilling rules and local bans in New York would hinder the development of lease holdings in the state's portion of t -More- 

  • API to give recommendations to Republican, Democratic parties

    15 May 2012 | 7:40 am
    The American Petroleum Institute this week will issue its recommendations to the Democratic and Republican platform committee -More- 

  • BHP would consider write-down on U.S. shale-gas assets, CEO says

    15 May 2012 | 7:40 am
    BHP Billiton Petroleum would consider a write-down on its shale natural gas properties in the U.S., said CEO J.  -More- Attend the biggest event of the year focused on Frac Sand Suppply & Logistics! Join industry leaders & experts September 27 & 28 at the Gaylord Texan Hotel in Grapvine, TX To discuss the opportunities, challenges & solutions related to frac sand supply and logistics! Sponsorship, exhibiting, & speaking opportunities available! sandconference.com Click here to learn more & register.

  • White House, industry are discussing proposed drilling rules

    15 May 2012 | 7:40 am
    The Obama administration has been discussing proposed natural gas drilling rules with the oil and natural gas industry, and i -More- Help your insurance underwriter help you. In manufacturing, the more successful you are at surfacing operational threats, the more you leverage better pricing, terms, and conditions with insurance carriers. Click here for a FREE download
 
 
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  • The next food trend: the nose-to-tail approach

    15 May 2012 | 3:56 pm
    Chefs and consumers are always touting the importance of sustainable cooking, but often many parts of an animal are wasted an -More- GREY POUPON Inspires Cody Smith To Reinvent the Chicken Sandwich. The premium flavor and versatility of GREY POUPON inspired this Le Cordon Blue of Culinary at Austin student to take an average chicken sandwich from tired to inspired. His Thai Chicken Meatball Banh Mi featured a Spicy Coconut Dijon sauce that won him a $5,000 scholarship in the Future Chefs of GREY POUPON Culinary Competition.

  • Basque cooking clubs combine food, friendship and tradition

    15 May 2012 | 3:56 pm
    In Basque Country in Northern Spain, many residents take part in the long-standing tradition of cooking clubs, known as txoko -More- 

  • Program helps patrons read the menu without losing their glasses

    15 May 2012 | 3:56 pm
    A new program called MenuMates has been supplying restaurants in and around Carroll County, Md., with kits that contain four  -More- 

  • Chef Mario Batali and family take food stamp challenge

    15 May 2012 | 3:56 pm
    Chef Mario Batali is going hungry in an effort to raise awareness of the experience of low-income families in America.  -More- 

  • Penuche

    15 May 2012 | 3:56 pm
    The Culinary Institute of America's online recipe collection is an extensive assortment of delicious recipes suitable for nea -More- 
 
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  • Early behavioral treatment works best in severely obese children

    15 May 2012 | 10:05 am
    Morbidly obese children who underwent behavioral therapy showed better response compared with their adolescent counterparts,  -More- 

  • 2013 ANA Nursing Quality Conference™ Call for Abstracts

    15 May 2012 | 10:05 am
    The Call for Abstracts for the 2013 ANA Nursing Quality Conference™ is open now through June 1.  -More- 

  • Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults have sleepwalked, poll finds

    15 May 2012 | 10:05 am
    Almost 30% of about 16,000 adults have had episodes of sleepwalking at some point in their lives, according to a study in the -More- 

  • "Social jet lag" may play a role in obesity epidemic

    15 May 2012 | 10:05 am
    People with serious "social jet lag" -- whose demanding schedules prevent them from following their body clock's normal sleep -More- Now Accepting Applications: Director of Nursing - PACU (#N12-133) The Director or Nursing-PACU will coordinate care of the pre-/post-anesthesia population, and be responsible for the operational success of the program in accordance with national standards and Children’s National policies. Requirements: BSN, Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field preferred - 7 years related experience, 4 years supervisory experience - Strong knowledge of…

  • Small study examines effect of marijuana on MS pain

    15 May 2012 | 10:05 am
    Smoking marijuana reduces muscle spasticity and pain in multiple sclerosis patients but yielded adverse cognitive effects, ac -More- 
 
 
 
 
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