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A Priest, a Minister and a Rabbi: Professor tackles questions of intelligent design
Nov. 11, 2009After half a dozen requests for interviews, several responses of unavailability and one outright rude refusal, I received a fairly interesting open-ended response from Professor Steve Hays from Classics and World Religions who had my e-mail forwarded to him by biology professor Scott Moody.
Modern band of vagabonds breaks musical boundaries
Nov. 11, 2009A contemporary opera group and a silent auction will be featured tomorrow night at the annual fall fundraiser at Stuart's Opera House, located at 52 Public Square, in Nelsonville.
Graduate Student Senate president discusses value of professional dress
Nov. 11, 2009A woman sat cross-legged with perfect posture in Walter Hall room 235 on Monday night. Wearing a cream-colored sweater that complemented her black, knee-length pencil skirt and black high heels, she called Ohio University's Graduate Student Senate meeting to order with the knock of a gavel.
Women's Basketball: Ohio looks to open game, season strong in Cleveland
Nov. 11, 2009Ohio will tip off its season with a trip to Cleveland State tonight. The matchup with the Vikings will begin at 7:30 p.m., and coach Semeka Randall will keep an eye on the Bobcats' energy level.
Chamberlain One Year Anniversary
Nov. 10, 2009Mr. and Mrs. Terry Chamberlain of East Moline are celebrating their one year wedding anniversary. They are planning a quiet evening at home.
Beddock 60th year anniversary
Nov. 10, 2009Mr. and Mrs. Samsburg Beddock of Perrysburg, Iowa, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. A family dinner will be held at Bennigan's in Bettendorf.
Baby Lanta Thomas
Nov. 10, 2009Nicole and Abel Thomas of East Moline welcome their third child, Baby Lanta.
Baby Lea Wilbert Theinn
Nov. 10, 2009Michelle and Lukus Thienn of Davenport, Iowa announce the birth of their daughter, Lea Wilber Theinn.
Hampton-Blastophere
Nov. 10, 2009Tera Lee Hampton and Mark Craig Blastophere, both of Bettendorf, Iowa, were married September 23, 2009, in Davenport, Iowa. Her parents are Kathy Lee and Mark Antony Hampton of Rock Island, Illinois. His parents are Sam and Katie Blastophere, of Texas, N.Y., formerly of Moline, Ill.
Carlo-Tenant
Nov. 10, 2009Mandy Marie Tenant and Jonathan Sandy Carlo, both of Davenport, Iowa, were married September 19, 2009, in Davenport. Her parents are Douglas and Kathy Tenant of Ashford, Ohio. His parents are Tom and Tracy Carlo, of Albuquerque, N.M.
Gepart-Craig
Nov. 10, 2009Marylin Ann Gepart and Jeffry Allen Craig II, both of Columbus, Ohio, were married November 9, 2009, in Portsmouth, Ohio. Her parents are Douglas and Mary Geart of Selma, Ohio. His parents are Matt and Lu Craig of Texas, N.M.
Don’t let shooting foment anti-Muslim sentiment
By By Rabbi Henry Hay Karp, Originally posted in the | Nov. 9, 2009Now that it has been reported that U.S. Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan, the suspected shooter in the Fort Hood attack, was a devout Muslim who supposedly shouted "Allahu Akbar!" before opening fire, we can brace ourselves for another spike in anti-Muslim rhetoric and activity across our nation and perhaps even in our own community.
Parents vital to kids’ emotional health
By By Fritz Fuhas, Originally published in the | Nov. 9, 2009During more than 30 years as a middle school counselor, one situation bothered me more than any other. I saw students sitting in the classroom unable to focus on learning because they were trying mentally to answer unanswerable questions concerning their biological parents. When children reach puberty, they think about what kind of adult they are going to become.
Don't ignore experts' research
By From Gillian Zaharians Miller, Originally published in the | Nov. 9, 2009Climate science is enormously complex, and irresponsible commentators like Patrick Buchanan (Oct. 17 Times column) hopelessly muddle the facts. Here are three red-flag arguments used by those who grossly misunderstand global warming or aim to mislead.
$100 student surcharge has no place among Iowa university budget cuts
By By the | Nov. 9, 2009Iowa's state universities are reacting swiftly and comprehensively to the sadly predictable news of the state's revenue shortfall. When Iowans are making less and shopping less, the revenue derived from income, sales and other tax streams goes down as well.
Serious choices for the 71st
By From the | Nov. 9, 2009U.S. Rep. Mike Boland made his lieutenant governor aspirations official this week, and we wish him luck. Boland has been eyeing the spot since at least 2001 and faces a tough challenge.
A heavy lesson
By From the | Nov. 9, 2009More powerful than a locomotive. That Superman-esque achievement also works for Quad-City high school students, whose 347 tons of food collected this year exceed the weight of two locomotives.
‘No Child’ defines nothing but failure
By The | Nov. 9, 2009No Child Left Behind test scores are out in Illinois and the results are tiredly the same.
China offers Africa financial aid including $10 billion in loans
By By Wikinews | Nov. 9, 2009China has offered Africa concessional loans worth US$10 (€6.5) billion as part of a host of new measures aimed at improving the economy of African nations. The announcement was made at the opening of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Leaders of nearly 50 African countries are attending the two-day conference.
