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This tufted cotton dog bed is filled with a soft polyester stuffing that has anti-microbial properties. Decorated on one side with an embroidered stick, the beige linen slipcover can be personalized on the other side with the dog's name in orange lettering. The cover unzips for easy cleaning.
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Ablative nosecone tip from a retrieved Aerobee rocket that carried an instrument that detected the first non-solar x-ray source in the sky. Recovered after the June 18, 1962 flight from White Sands, New Mexico, it was presented to Riccardo Giacconi, the team leader of the American Science & Engineering that built the x-ray telescope payload and pushed to detect x-ray radiation from celestial sources. This solid nosecone tip, assumed to be part of a typical payload shroud system built by Space-General Corporation, formerly a part of Aerojet-General (the original manufacturer of the Aerobee family), was donated to NASM in August 2000 by Riccardo and Mirella Giacconi.
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March 22, 2013
TIGERVILLE, S.C. - Pfeiffer University dropped a pair of Conference Carolinas baseball contests at North Greenville on Friday afternoon dropping a 6-3 decision in game one before suffering a 1-0 defeat in game two. Due to weekend weather, both teams moved Saturday's doubleheader to Friday and will play the series-finale at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Crusaders move to 11-17 overall, 4-7 in league play while the Falcons fall to 11-19, 6-6.
North Greenville carried a 3-0 lead into the fifth until an Aarin Sharpe single brought home Kevin Price in the top of the fifth getting the Falcons on the board. In the sixth, the Falcons would tie things up as Price, along with Kyle Hackney, picked up run-scoring singles for a 3-3 game. North Greenville would take advantage of a Pfeiffer error in the bottom of the sixth to score the final three runs in their 6-3 doubling up of the Falcons.
In game two, all North Greenville could muster was a first inning sacrifice fly, but that's all the Crusaders would eventually need. Pfeiffer's best chance at the equalizer would come in the fifth as Dalton Lindley and Price started the frame with back-to-back singles and moved up 90 feet on a Jacob Yates sacrifice bunt. After a walk to Jon Gray loaded the bases, a double play ball turned 6-4-3 would luckily get the Crusaders out of the jam. Pfeiffer would out-hit North Greenville 7-3 in game two after each squad belted out nine hits in the opener.


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My sister wants to know if I'm hooking up with Dusty Rhodes next week.
We behaved ourselves well enough for a while but by the time Ms. Atkins arrived (with my stuffed dog Chico in her handbag) we were easy in one another's company and our gossip was greased with gin (the determinedly sober Ricochet had beaten a wise and hasty retreat by then). Boys and bloggers formed the basis of conversations best not reported, the ladies indulged my louche loquaciousness, friendships were forged and my Monday morning ended up being sponsored by the makers of Lucozade sport and Nurofen Plus.
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Team looks terrible so far.
They're getting blown out already?
Meh, I'm getting Big 12 replay right now on Fox Sports
Emeka Okafor - Joe Smith - Carmelo Anthony - Manu Ginobili - Jason Williams
Al Jefferson - James Posey - Aaron McKie - Shaun Livingston
Davis with the block of the 3!
Davis blocked Crowder on the perimeter.
Davis says get that outta here!
Score is 6-2.
Total blow out.
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Vasquez should never be guarding a PG like Collison.
Why is Lance Thomas starting at SF?
That spin move by Davis? Was pure awesome. Didn't make it but my GOD!
WOW Davis certainly created his own shot there, but missed the layup.
This team does have 4 below average players in the starting lineup. Real talk.
Late whistle on Davis.
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"Pit Bull." There is no other breed of dog—or arguably, any other animal at all—whose mere mention can elicit such strong opinions. Try a word-associate game with your friends: Ask them what they think of when you say "Pit Bull." Chances are that by the numbers, their responses will be more negative than positive. And it's no wonder: No other type of dog is as widely banned from housing, legislated against, or incorrectly vilified by the media.
How did we get here?
Pit Bulls were once widely considered ideal family pets—affectionate, loyal and gentle with children. But in recent years, these dogs have suffered tremendously from a combination of overbreeding, bad publicity and irresponsible owners. In reality, the overwhelming majority of Pits and Pit mixes are sweet goofballs who have gotten a very bad rap.
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We adopted our 2nd pitbull a year ago after having our first pitbull for 6 years after which sadly we had to have her put down because she had a fused spine and her back legs gave in. Needless to say that we were shattered. Both our pitbulls have been darlings and have changed the minds of our friends and family forever about pitbulls. They all see what lovable wonderful pets they make. Both our pitbulls just accepted the new strays we keep on bringing home. They are all females and with the pitbull we have 4 dogs and have never had any problems.
Thank god the ASPCA is finally appreciating the most misunderstood, loyal, stubbornly amazing dog in the world!
I've had 2 pit bulls and they are the best dogs out of all other breeds. They show there unstoppable loyalty when people fight them but people just think oh there fighting each other they'll attack me too. No they'd hurt them selfs to get praise that's why fighters use them. Any other breed would give up or run no not these amazing dogs. I have a 6 year old pit bull border collie mix and she is sooooo lazy lol she lets my 2 year old cousin get on top of her, pull her tail ears and she's never snapped at her!
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I own a wonderful rescue dog and she is a Beagle/PitBull mix. Maddy is very loving and has been a joy to have she actually goes to work with me everyday and everyone looks forward to seeing her. PitBulls are given a bad name that just is not true!!!!!
I have a 2 year old pit/boxer named Vengeance. Don't let his name fool you because he is the SWEETEST dog I've ever met! We got him when he was 7 weeks old and as soon as I laid my eyes on him I knew he was the one I needed. Not only did I love what breed he is but he is all white! And boy does he have a personality :-) He knows how to work his eyes just to get what he wants and as soon as I get that look I give in. I have 2 other dogs and a cat and he loves them sooo much. They play and cuddle together. And Vengeance even gets to lay in bed between my husband and I. Currently I am 37 weeks pregnant and he cannot wait to meet the baby! He loves resting his head on my belly and listening to the baby move. I know he is going to be amazing once my son gets here. I hate how people think all pits are viscous. When we go outside to play people will walk by and say, 'watch that white one'. Well my "white one" will only lick you to pieces. I will never regret getting Vengeance and I will forever get pitbulls. They aren't born wanting to be mean. It's how they are raised and treated and that's what people don't understand. I've never had a reason to be scared of pitbulls and I never will be. :-)
Now I dont own one of these cuties but I have met quite a few and they have ALL been soooo sweet and loving. Always eager to please and wanting to play. I have even trusted them around my 3 1/2 yr old. He loves them too. Dont blame the dogs for the bad rap. Its all the owners fault. All in how they are raised and treated. If you were chained up and used to fight, you would probably be mean and nasty too! They deserve love and respect.
I am the proud owner of 2 lovely pits!!! My Statfordshire terrier was recently diagnosed with bone cancer and had to undergo surgery to remove one of his legs to stop it from spreading quickly. He is 8 yrs old and is a best friend to everyone he meets. He is a huge part of the family and it was painful to hear he does not have too long. He is now recovered from surgery smiling and jumping around like nothing ever happened. We are cherishing our time we have left with him and thank our vet for everything they did to help us, never give up hope to soon. We love our dogs, which live very happily with our tiger cat. Our other dog is a goofy friendly pit mix that is the best cuddler you will ever meet. They are great with kids, cats, and I am proud to call them my family.
P.S. although he still has cancer, he is beating the odds with what was expected. If you are ever put in a situation like this I beg you to not give up hope. There is programs that can help support and even raise money to help, and in our case our vet helped make arrangements for us to pay it off. Seeing how happy he is everyday assures me I made the right decision.
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i have a black tri-color pit bull named Loki. He is CGC certified and a retired TDI therapy dog who brought joy to hundreds of kids and adults and helped many to read. He changed many negative opinions that people had about pit bulls once they were around him. My neice has a black pit bull named Spike who is just the sweetest, goofiest puppy ever. He changed the opinions of other family members who were anxious about him living with kids including a toddler. I will always have a pit bull.
I have a pitbull named Pandora, and I love her as much or more than if she were a part of my family. She is the sweetest thing ever. My husband was one of those non believer's who thought pitbulls were bad dogs, and I kind of forced him to accept Pandora and now he loves her, and realizes he was wrong for singling pitbulls out like they are bad dogs. I always say, just like with a kid, if you raise them to be bad, they will be bad. You run more of a risk of your kids turning on you then your pit, they are loyal and loving if you treat them with respect and love. I wish I could put a pic. of her so you could see her beautiful cinnamon face and pink nose. When I got her they guy who sold her to me said she was the one no one wanted because she was that color, and that's when I made up my mind she was the one I wanted.
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It's been said before and has been proven true. There are NO bad dogs. Only the disgraceful excuses for humans who they live with. Our vet told us once (though it kind of stung when she did) that our dogs are exactly what we make them. I've come to see that she was totally right. If Pit Bulls (or any breed for that matter) were inherently bad or mean, then it would be quite the miracle to encounter ANY who were nice or sweet natured. I have known more who are wonderful dogs than those who are not. It's time to look inward people!!!


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A fundamental theory of consciousness might explain why we are conscious of some brain processes, but not others. It might explain how memories that were always stored in your brain come to the forefront of your consciousness when you remember them. But you would never expect it to explain why consciousness exists or emerges.
Is this defeatism? No. No more than string theory is defeatism. Why do so many claim it is defeatism? Because the emergence crowd is utterly blind to the possibility that consciousness may not be a complex phenomena crying out for an explanation, but a basic fundamental phenomena from which you explain other things.


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It was a special weekend for teams of PeeWee and Bantam players from across North America as they played the biggest tournament of their careers in Oakville, Ontario. The first-ever Junior NLL Tournament was held from August 23-25 at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre with youngsters representing six NLL teams including the Toronto Rock, Buffalo Bandits, Rochester Knighthawks, Minnesota Swarm, Colorado Mammoth and Vancouver Stealth.
Team members along with many of their parents travelled from their home cities to wear the same jerseys as their pro teams, play under NLL rules, and be coached by professional personnel associated with their pro affiliates. Steve Govett, President and General Manager of the Colorado Mammoth, coached the Bantam Jr Mammoth this weekend and summed up the tournament saying, "It was a celebration of indoor lacrosse in North America."
The Junior NLL program provides players a chance to work alongside professional box players and develop their indoor skills. Mitchell Durst, a bantam player in his first year of playing box lacrosse, drove with his grandparents from Minnesota to be a part of the tournament (approximately 17 hours). "I've been learning so much from the coaches because they've been in every situation. They push us hard three times a week, but it's always fun."
Fun definitely was the key element of the weekend for all the players and coaches. Stephen Bruner's son Kellen suited up for the Vancouver Stealth. For Kellen, said father Stephen, the word 'fun' took on many forms this weekend. "The kids really have an opportunity to see the top athletes and professionals, it's fun for them to emulate them. The inspiration is there and it's quite exciting for them."
The Junior Stealth team includes many players who have played box lacrosse for less than three years. Lewis Ratcliff, a twelve-year veteran of the NLL, and a Victoria, BC native, coached both the PeeWee and Bantam Jr Stealth teams this weekend. Many like Ratcliff have been working to develop the game and after three years coaching the team he said, "We're still trying to grow the game (in the Pacific Northwest). I really enjoy working with these kids." On Saturday, the PeeWee Stealth defeated the PeeWee Rock in round-robin play which led coach Ratcliff to say, "For a bunch of kids from Seattle to come in and beat a team from Toronto was special."
Govett added that there were many special moments this weekend. "There's nothing better than walking around the arena and seeing personnel from every team interacting to put the game ahead of all our winter rivalries for the good of the NLL."
Every coach and personnel commented on the smiles on the kid's faces all week long. Durst was laughing heading out the door, despite his Swarm being eliminated and Nathan Mueller, a PeeWee player with the Junior Mammoth, was almost speechless after clinching a spot in Sunday's final. "It's amazing and so much fun. It's mind-blowing because not a lot of kids can say they played on the Toronto Rock's turf, or that they were coached by the same coach of the Colorado Mammoth. I've loved it" he said showing off green braces through an ear-to-ear smile.
Mueller's coach, Bob Hamley, was the Committee Chair for the Junior NLL Tournament. He said, "This tournament really shows the progress of indoor lacrosse throughout North America. This is our future as a league, so we need to continue to promote them as well as our markets. These kids will never forget this experience."
Both Sunday finals featured the Junior Mammoth and Rock teams with the Junior Mammoth winning the PeeWee division and the Junior Rock capturing the Bantam title. Dyson Williams sparked a Rock comeback with two transition goals and said after, "I've played for Team Ontario but this weekend felt different. It felt bigger. It was definitely way cooler."
Winning teams were awarded smaller versions of the NLL Champion's Cup bearing the tournament title and their team names will be engraved on the base. Organizers have already begun conversations in hopes of another tournament next year.
Tournament Recap
The National Lacrosse League's first annual Junior NLL tournament crowned Junior NLL Champion's Cup winners at the Peewee and Bantam levels as a three-day tournament culminated with a pair of championship games on Sunday at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre (TRAC) in Oakville, ON.
In the Peewee final, the Junior Rock faced the Junior Mammoth and the first half proved to be an incredibly tight one, tied at two until the final minute of play when the Junior Mammoth took a 3-2 lead. The Colorado squad never looked back and went on to score five straight in total en route to a 7-3 win.
The Bantam final once again pitted the Junior Rock against the Junior Mammoth. Toronto's youngsters were round robin winners over the Colorado club, but the Junior Mammoth were looking to make it a clean sweep and match their Peewee brethren's efforts of just moments earlier.
Colorado looked as though they had worked their way into a comfortable spot with a 5-3 lead at halftime. However, the Toronto had other ideas, scoring four straight goals to take a 7-5 lead. After all was said and done, the Junior Rock outscored the Junior Mammoth 7-2 in the second half and were Bantam Junior NLL Champion's Cup winners with a 10-7 victory.
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Members of a group of mostly aquatic, photosynthetic organisms, algae provide much of Earth's oxygen, serve as the food base for almost all aquatic life, and provide foods and industrial products, including petroleum products.
Algae can be used to reduce pollution (greenhouse gases). Scientists and experts have been working to use algae to transform the world's energy needs and slow climate change. (Source: Britannica Online Encyclopedia, USA Today / Photo: Flickr)


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June 23, 2008
Scholarships.com Staff
The True Patriot Network, publisher of "The True Patriot" pamphlet, is awarding a college scholarship to students who write the best response to the question, "What does true patriotism mean to you?" The providers of this award are dedicated to instilling in current politics the founding moral framework of America—regardless of party association---and hope to increase student involvement in politics. High school students interested in furthering their knowledge of the government, and in applying for this essay scholarship, may be eligible to win $25,000 for their postsecondary education.
1. $25,000
1. Applicant must be a high school student. 2. Applicant must be residing in the US. 3. Applications must be submitted in MS Word, in 12 point type, and must be double spaced. 4. Each essay page must include a name, title and contact information.
September 1, 2008
Required Material:
1. An essay of no more than 1500 words answering the question, "What does true patriotism mean to you?"
Further details about the application process can be found by conducting a free college scholarship search. Once the search is completed, students eligible for the award will find it in their scholarship search results.
June 20, 2008
It's one of the first pieces of advice future college students receive—don't live with your friends. I beg to differ. Whoever began this vicious rumor—I hate to be the bearer of bad news—was probably a poor roommate to begin with. Yes, living with a friend may lead to sporadic tensions, but so will living with anyone. And the pros of sharing a space with someone you already know generally outweigh the cons. Here are few reasons why living with a friend may actually be a good thing.
You Can Practice Your Social Skills. College is a great time to practice your communal living habits. Unless you plan to spend the rest of your days on a parents' couch, you will move out someday—probably with someone you care about. Living with a friend will teach you how to compromise and to respect the space of someone you would like to maintain a relationship with. If you know that you can easily ditch your roommate the following year, putting forth a serious effort may be more difficult.
You Know What You're Getting Into. Going on a year-long blind date may seem exciting---at first. Sure, things often work, but when they don't, roommate problems can get ugly. Even if you're not completely familiar with your friend's nonexistent sanitary habits—though you've probably been tipped off at some point—to some extent, you'll know what to expect. Things could be much worse. I've seen a roommate who stayed inside a one-bedroom dorm 24-7 playing videogames, one who left trash bags in their roommate's bedroom after a party (not to mention the dirty plates that lined the hallway) and a few who decided that their significant others would make the perfect third party.
You Can Create a Stronger Bond. Yes, you bond with high school friends, but it's just not the same as living with them. Even when things get awkward, when you're mad but don't want to talk about it, living with each other will bring you closer. You may not realize it until you've moved out, but once things are all said and done, you'll be able to reminisce about what you went through and hold debates about who was most obnoxious.
June 19, 2008
The House of Representatives plans to vote today on the latest version of the GI Bill, a law aimed at increasing the college financial aid awarded to veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The Associated Press stated that Congress and the White House have reached an agreement on the bill's provisions, and that approval by the House and the President is expected.
Initially, the members of the House expressed disapproval of a major provision that would pay for not only veteran needs, but also for the war in Iraq. Rather than pass both portions of the bill as was done by the Senate--based on its version--the House ignored the Iraq allocation and agreed to set money aside for veterans pursuing a college education.
When the bill came back to the House for revision, a new agreement was settled upon, and approval of Bush's request for an additional $162 billion to pay for the wars is expected. As before, the House has agreed to offer veterans who participated in the war for at least three years enough money to cover the costs of tuition at the most expensive college or university in their state, with additional funds to cover living expenses. The value of maximum benefits will more than double the current contribution for each veteran's college education, reported the Associated Press.
Though most agree that some additional funding should be awarded to keep up with the increasing costs of a college education, ones that are rising at rates that outpace inflation, some worry that too much was being allocated for the cause. Conservative Democrats have expressed concern that the bill could not be covered by cutting funding to other sectors, and that the bill was irresponsible considering the nation's financial circumstances.
June 18, 2008
It's no secret that the lives of an increasing number of college and high school students are filled with errands, homework assignments, social appointments and work. Managing the stress of infinite responsibilities can be difficult, but it's necessary to keep one's health and stress in check. If you, like so many others, are struggling with your schedule, take a step back. Read the following pointers on how to keep things together, and give your mind and body the healthy break they deserve.
Keep a planner. When your errands get out of control, it's best to eliminate the head clutter—you need your brain cells for other things. Write down everything, birthdays, projects, groceries etc. Then cross things off one at a time; it will feel great. Having things on paper will free your memory and allow you to see what you've already accomplished--not just what's left to accomplish.
See a Friend. Hmmm…Taking time off may seem counterproductive, but it's a must. Getting lost in a world of errands is overwhelming, depressing, and stressful. Seeing a friend—even for a short lunch—can give you perspective, a reminder that life outside of work exists. More often than not, your friends are going, or have gone through, similar ordeals. Swap silly stories about your weird instructor, vent and rejuvenate your mind.
Multitask. Some say that working on two projects at once lengthens the time it takes to complete them, but that depends on the projects. If you have some clothes in the wash, get some homework done between loads. Waiting to meet that friend I told you about? Begin your reading assignment.
Stay Near the Nest. Travel adds up, and, unfortunately, it is often accepted as the unavoidable black hole of time. Well, don't accept it. Keeping things close to home can greatly increase the time you have to get things done. When possible, commute to school. Take your dance and guitar lessons at a nearby studio. Shop and eat at stores and restaurants at arms length. Clock in for longer hours but fewer days. You get the picture.
June 17, 2008
The government recognizes the dire financial circumstances of numerous undergraduate students, and slowly, steps are being taken to change things for the better. Three new federal grants have been created within the past two years, the maximum Pell Grant award has risen and interest rates on undergraduate Federal Stafford Loans will begin their gradual descent this fall. But…where does that leave graduate school students?
According the Council of Graduate Schools, the number of students seeking master's and doctoral degrees is expected to rise by 12% between 2006 and 2014, and many of these students will need financial aid. While certain aid does not apply to graduate school students, plenty of assistance is available to those who know where to look. Here are just a few options:
Federal Aid Unfortunately, graduate school students are not eligible to receive federal grants, but federal aid in the form of federal work study and low-rate student loans (Stafford and PLUS) are still an option. And while the recently passed College Cost Reduction and Access Act will not lower loan interest rates for graduate school students, those who borrowed before July 1, 2006 will see a substantial drop in their bill. Variable interest rates on federal loans will decrease from 7.22%to 4.21 % this year.
Scholarships and Grants Numerous scholarships and non-federal grants are not just available to graduate school students, they are restricted to them. Companies and organizations frequently offer aid to graduate school students who display an interest in work that aligns with their goals. After all, these scholars can be the future innovators of their industry. To find scholarships you may be eligible to receive based on your year in school or major of interest, try conducting a free college scholarship search.
Employer Assistance Students who commit to working for a certain employer may be lucky enough to receive full or partial compensation for an additional degree. This is often the case with hospital staff, educators and employees who could help their companies profit through new skills and certifications.
June 16, 2008
As a means of promoting diversity and developing talent, Scholarships.com has created a new set of scholarships for high school students and undergraduate students. The "Fund Your Future" Area of Study College Scholarship consists of thirteen $1,000 prizes to be granted to students who pursue a postsecondary education in one of thirteen designated fields and 185 related majors.
Among them is the Scholarships.com Engineering Scholarship, an award for students who plan to or are already majoring in engineering and related areas of study. To ensure that current and future engineering students receive the funds they need to afford a quality education, we have created a scholarship especially for them.
If you're interested in applying for the Scholarships.com College Engineering Scholarship, respond to the following question in 250 to 350 words (entries that fall outside of this word range will be disqualified):
"What has influenced your decision to pursue a career in engineering?"
1. Applicant must be a registered Scholarships.com user. Creating an account is simple and free of charge. 2. Applicant must be a US citizen 3. Applicant must be undergraduate student or a high school senior who plans to enroll in a college or university in the coming fall 4. Applicant must have indicated an interest in one of the following majors:
• Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Concrete Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Engineering Management • Environmental Engineering • Fire Protection Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Mining Engineering • Railway Engineering
September 30, 2008
A 250 to 350 word response to the following question: "What has influenced your decision to pursue a career in engineering?"
Further details about the application process can be found by conducting a free college scholarship search. Once the search is completed, students eligible for the award will find it in their scholarship list.
June 13, 2008
Students who enter into loan agreements can be bombarded with unfamiliar terms and overwhelming agreements. The meaning of a student lender is obvious enough--it's the entity in charge of borrowing money--but the role a guaranty agency plays in the student lending process is a bit less obvious. The information below will give you a better idea of how guaranty agencies work, and how their work affects you.
What are guaranty agencies?
Guaranty agencies are state or private non-profit organizations in charge of administrating the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, one that subsidizes participating student lenders. Because lenders who participate in the FFEL program receive subsidies from the government, they must abide by certain rules. (e.g. they cannot charge an interest rate higher than that set each year by the government.) In return, the government agrees to insure them through one of the 35 existing guaranty agencies. If an individual defaults on a student loan, a guaranty agency will pay the student lender most of the remaining loan balance.
How do guaranty agencies affect me?
Students who enter into a loan agreement with an FFEL lender agree to pay their guaranty agency a maximum 1% default fee (also known as a guaranty fee) to cover insurance costs. Guaranty agencies with a sufficiently large reserve may choose to lower or eliminate the student default fee. Some may also reduce fees for students who sign up for direct bank withdrawal or for those who make a certain number of on-time payments.
If a guaranty agency is forced to repay a student lender for a student's loan default, they are also responsible for collecting the outstanding balance. Students who are unable to fulfill their borrowing responsibilities due to certain circumstances may be eligible to have their loans discharged (forgiven).
For additional information about the guaranty agency serving your state, you may contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID or visit the Department of Education website.
June 12, 2008
The Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005 created two new grant opportunities for college students—the Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) and the National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART). Though these grants have already been in effect for two years, few students know about them. Below you will find information about the Academic Competitiveness Grant. For details concerning the SMART Grant, you may visit the Scholarships.com Blog or the Federal Student Financial Aid for College Section.
Academic Competitiveness Grant Overview
The Academic Competitiveness Grant is available to undergraduate students who are US citizens and who are enrolled in their first or second academic year at a two or four-year degree-granting institution. This grant is called competitive for a reason. To receive the award, students must have demonstrated their academic potential by having completed, successfully, a difficult program of study during high school. Those who are found to be eligible during their sophomore year of college must also maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
What one considers competitive can be a matter of option, but the Department of Education has set up some guidelines. Students who have completed a minimum of two AP or IB courses and those who have participated in the State Scholars Initiative or a similar program may be eligible for the grant. Students who meet the eligibility requirements can receive up to $750 for their first year of study and up to $1,300 for their second year of study.
Those interested in receiving the grant will have to submit a FAFSA. (Financial need is one component.) The Student Aid Report, a summary of answers reported on the FAFSA, will indicate whether a student is eligible to answer further ACG questions. If an ACG is granted, it will be awarded as a supplement to the Pell Grant money received by the student.
June 11, 2008
Affording a college education is becoming increasingly difficult, but help is available. Students who demonstrate financial need can look to numerous sources for assistance in paying for tuition and living expenses. Even those who do not demonstrate exceptional merit can qualify. Below is a list of financial aid resources students may be eligible to receive based on financial need. Additional need-based awards may be found by conducting a free college scholarship search.
Federal Grants The Federal Student Aid office oversees programs that comprise the nation's largest source of student aid. Each year, billions in aid are awarded to college students across the country. The best of these, federal grants, do not have to be repaid. Students can look to federally-run need-based grants such as the Pell and the FSEOG to help pay for college expenses. Grants that are based on both merit and financial need—the SMART and the Academic Competitiveness Grant—are also a good option.
Federal LoansThough less attractive than grants, federal loans tend to have lower interest rates and better, more flexible, repayment options than private loans. This holds particularly true for need-based subsidized Stafford Loans and need-based Perkins Loans. Students interested in taking out a federal loan will first have to submit a FAFSA.
Sallie Mae Scholarships The Sallie Mae Fund is one of the largest sources of non-federal college aid. All awards offered by the organization have a need-based component. Since 2001, the Sallie Mae Fund has given away $12.7 million in scholarships to more than 5,000 college students.
College Scholarships Students may be eligible for need-based aid offered by their college or university. Elite colleges such as Harvard, Northwestern and Stanford have been particularly gracious with their awards—Harvard students whose parents make less than $60,00 do not have to pay for tuition, room and board or expenses—but others are following in their footsteps.
June 10, 2008
Who wants to waste their senior year analyzing the deeper message behind The Scarlet Letter, differentiating between cations and anions (cations are "paw"sitive), or charting calculus equations? Obviously, few of us want to make high school more difficult than it already is. That being said, the advantages of enrolling oneself—when possible—in challenging Advanced Placement (AP) courses can extend beyond the twelfth grade. Below are just a few reasons why you should consider college-level classes.
Sooner of later, you will have to take them. Unpleasant core subject requirements won't go away when you get to college. Sure, more classes will be relevant to your major, but some headaches will still exist. Instead of taking the standard versions now and the advanced versions later, knock out two birds with one stone.
Save money. On average, college prices are rising at rates that outpace inflation. If you want to save money, don't stay in school longer than you have to. Within reason, challenge yourself by completing extra credits, and finish school on time.
Make your college years a bit easier. Many students are taken aback by the increased expectations of college instructors. According to the St. Petersburg Times, about a quarter of first-year college students do not return the following year. By taking AP classes, students can become acquainted with the increasingly difficult college curriculum and nip workload problems before they arise.
Impress College Admissions Officials. Most of us are aware of the advantages, both social and financial, of college graduates. But before you reach for that diploma, you must first be accepted. Advanced Placement classes will show admissions officials that you are taking initiative and working hard. In other words, you are the kind of candidates who deserves the chance (and possibly the scholarship) needed to attend their school.
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Rome Campus
Experience life and learning in the heart of Italy's "Eternal City" while earning your study abroad credits or master's degree (M.B.A. and M.A.) at a leading American university.
Welcome to St. John's University's beautiful Rome, Italy, campus. The campus, which the University established in 1995, combines the unique cultural resources of a great European capital with the world-class courses and faculty of St. John's.
The campus is centrally located in Rome's Prati district, close to the Vatican and other historic sites. Students enjoy ultramodern facilities within an historic setting — high-tech classrooms with old-world architectural details; a computer lab with 11 workstations; a wireless broadband network; single, double and triple student residences; and a landscaped courtyard.
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Students interested in graduate study can complete an entire degree or spend one or two semesters at the Rome campus. Learn more about our renowned academic programs.
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Through the Office of Global Studies at St. John's, undergraduate students can spend a few weeks, a semester, or an entire year gaining knowledge and earning course credit at the Rome campus.
For more information on the full range of programs at our Rome campus, contact the Office of Global Studies:
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Wake Forest Baptist Health is proud to support our community by sponsoring events that promote the well-being and health of the community. View our community calendar for these and more upcoming events.
The Relay raises funds for American Cancer Society programs that support cancer patients and survivors like Road to Recovery and Look Good, Feel Better. Please consider joining our team.
This NC Stroke Association annual fundraising event helps support local programs for stroke patients. Proceeds from Cycle for Life benefit the NC Stroke Association's stroke prevention, education and post-stroke services and Wake Forest Baptist Health Neurosciences.
Wake Forest Baptist Health brings world-class health care to the world of tennis at the Winston-Salem Open. We provide sports medicine physicians for the care of the players and provide health information to visitors.
The Bike MS: VF Corporation and Wrangler Tour to Tanglewood is a 2-day cycling event in Clemmons, NC that raises funds to support people living with multiple sclerosis. Money raised through this event funds MS research, programs, services, and advocacy.
Join us for the 2015 Komen Race for the Cure and help fund a cure for breast cancer. The event concludes with a moving tribute to breast cancer survivors on the field at Dash Ballpark.
When you join Heart Walk, you join more than a million people in 300+ cities across America in taking a stand against heart disease and helping save lives!
The Winston-Salem Race Series 2015, presented by Wake Forest Baptist Health and Omega Sports, highlights the community's best events and promotes a healthy and active lifestyle.
The Winston-Salem NCMOM Clinic will provide free dental services, as a collaboration of the Forsyth County Dental Society and the North Carolina Dental Society. The clinic will set up an 80-station mobile dental treatment facility and provide services to 1,000 or more qualifying adults. Professional and community volunteers are needed.
The event is held under the lights at Tanglewood on a Saturday night. Food is available for purchase from local food trucks. Bring the family and have a wonderful evening under the stars. Proceeds from the event help fund wishes for local children with life threatening medical conditions.
Disclaimer: The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be relied upon as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation or care from your physician or other qualified health care provider.