Opportunity and Affordability Act promises student borrowers' rights

"The act would increase financial aid for low-income and minority students, demand transparency in reporting college endowment spending and require colleges to explain tuition increases. "

$10,000 Reward Fund - Info - Housing/Shelter Staff Drug Dealing, etc.

Pilot program that is looking for volunteer coordinators and funding sources for start-up, short term and long term funding.  Also looking for partners in communities, law enforcement, journalism and legal industries to make sure the program succeeds in placing a very...

Romney “bundler” could face insider trading charges

" A billionaire fundraising "bundler" of presidential candidate Mitt Romney could face a criminal investigation into insider share dealing after selling over $200 million of shares just days before Societe Generale's rogue-trader losses were reported. Robert Day, a member of...

Is Microsoft Cooking Something Juicy for Linux/Open Source?

"Is Microsoft cooking something extra juicy for Linux/open source? The Redmond company announced earlier this week that a prominent member of the open source security world has jumped onboard, switching sides from Linux to Windows. Michael Howard, Senior Security Program...

Pakistani Forces Kill 90 Militants, CIA Blames Mehsud

A series of attacks between militants and Pakistani security forces ended in the deaths of up to 90 militants, said military officials. The attacks are thought to be the work of al Qaeda-linked militant leader Baitullah Mehsud. "Pakistani forces killed up to 90 militants in...

Argos flying in strikebreakers: Union

"Mandate, the trade union representing striking Argos workers, has claimed the company has flown in staff from the UK to staff stores during today's one day strike. A spokespeson for Argos has confirmed that some staff were brought over from the UK to support those working in...

Ga. Tech Building Evacuated After Chemical Spill

"ATLANTA -- Emergency officials are on the scene of an incident/HazMat situation at the Science and Technology building at Georgia Tech. The incident took place on the second floor of the building. That building has been evacuated. Officials said there is one minor injury --...