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...With the economic downturn, what better time than now to impact the community in a positive way,” Gardner said. McConnell and Gardner are equally emphatic in their perception of business and education as working hand-in-hand. “Social entrepreneurship is huge,” said McConnell, who added that running a business in conjunction with non-profit tutoring is “a natural fit.” Mark Greenstein, founder and director of an entirely for-profit SAT preparation program, Ivy Bound, is less optimistic about the sustainability of programs like Climbing...
...woods elsewhere on the French coast. Under European law, refugees are required to settle in the first E.U. country in which they land. For the thousands fleeing Afghanistan and Iraq, that usually means Greece, where the government grants asylum to only about 1% of refugees. "There are huge, huge differences between countries in the chance of being recognized as a refugee," says Wilbert van Hövell, regional representative in Brussels for the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), which has urged European governments to be flexible when implementing asylum laws. (Read "Greece's Immigrant Odyssey...
...competition in Nevada. But having been away from school eight of the last ten days due to the women’s golf team’s difficult early-season schedule, Sylvan needed to balance out her academics. “She’s going to be a huge force,” Sheldon said of Sylvan. “But she needed to get some class. We’re trying to do what we can on the road, but it’s difficult. We look forward to having her back in the lineup next week...
...address the issue of soil toxicity in an urban environment, Banhazl said. The fair also hosted a urban-agriculture goods contest, with medals awarded to the best fruit, pickled vegetable, vegetable, flower, baked goods and soup entries. “The best vegetable that I saw today was a huge brussels sprout that was very impressive because of its sheer size alone,” said celebrity judge Chris Durkin, who is director of membership and community relations for Harvest Co-op Markets. Both attendees and organizers said that they were pleased with how the event turned...
...environment and give anyone approaching the building a clear vista straight across the field and out the other side. After the infernal summer weather leaves town, a line of glass doors at each end zone can slide away to admit real air into the place. (Read "The NFL's Huge Linemen: Healthier Than You Think...