Facts Of The Day (George Clooney)October 7th, 2009 GEORGE CLOONEY has been honoured for his contribution to the arts in his home state of Kentucky. The Ocean's Eleven star was named the recipient of the National Award in the 2009 Kentucky Governor's Awards in the Arts in recognition of his illustrious movie career.
Islamic students group wants Beyonce's Malay gig bannedSeptember 29th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - An organisation of Muslim students has urged authorities to ban the soon-to-be held Beyonce concert, because they doubt the songbird would follow the countries dress code. The appealed has been made by the National Union of Malaysian Islamic Students (PKPIM).
Fmr FSU gridiron star Myron Rolle inspires new Obama admin program for Indian health careSeptember 23rd, 2009 Fmr FSU football star inspires Indian health planWASHINGTON — Myron Rolle knew about the challenges of diabetes from his father and his premed classes. But when the football star at Florida State learned that many American Indian children suffer from the disease, he decided to do something about it.
Nick Jones eyes President's jobAugust 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Pop star Nick Jones has revealed that he dreams of becoming the US President. The 16-year-old star revealed his ambitions during diabetes awareness press conference National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
MJ's father promises to stay away from grandkidsAugust 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's father Joe has said that he will keep his distance from his grandchildren. He filed a declaration with courts in Los Angeles saying that he won't be involved in raising the children.
20 pct teens sexually active in Chinese city of GuangzhouAugust 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Almost 20 percent of polytechnic students in the Chinese city of Guangzhou are sexually active, according to a recent survey. Conducted by Guangzhou Youth League School, the poll found that about 17 percent of the polytechnic students in Guangzhou, aged 15 to 18, have had a sexual experience, and 8 percent of those females have been pregnant at least once.
Bankruptcy lawyer fights for $1M game show prize that Ga. official planned to give to charityJuly 22nd, 2009 Lawyers fight for Ga. official's $1M TV show prizeATLANTA — A bankruptcy lawyer is fighting to get control of $1 million that the state's top educator won on a game show and planned to give to schools for deaf and blind students.
Students' healthy relationship with teachers improves their success ratesJuly 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Students who share a healthy relationship with their teachers and schools tend to have higher success rates, suggests a new study. According to a research review co-authored by Christi Bergin and David Bergin, the University of Missouri, students with positive attachments to their professors and institutions display higher grades and higher standardised test scores.
Mormon-affiliated Brigham Young University lifts YouTube blockade, citing educational benefitsJune 28th, 2009 Mormon-affiliated university lifts YouTube banPROVO, Utah — Brigham Young University, the Mormon church school where students agree to live a chaste and virtuous life, has lifted its almost three-year policy of blocking access to YouTube. Administrators lifted the ban on Friday, citing an increasing amount of educational material on the popular video-sharing site, university spokeswoman Carri Jenkins said.
Youngest Jonas brother visits White House, Congress to press for funding diabetes researchJune 24th, 2009 Nick Jonas lobbies for diabetes researchWASHINGTON — The youngest Jonas brother spent Tuesday lobbying Washington's power brokers on behalf of diabetes research — starting with the big guy, President Barack Obama. Clad in a white oxford shirt (no tie) and a gray blazer with the sleeves pushed up, Nick Jonas, 16, stopped by the White House for a photo with the president and children who are living with diabetes.
Singer, actress Dolly Parton delights Girl Scouts who earned patch created in her honorJune 15th, 2009 Dolly Parton surprises Girl Scouts, presents badgePIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Country singer Dolly Parton delighted hundreds of Tennessee Girl Scouts when she made a surprise entrance at a ceremony to present them with a patch created in her honor.
Hip-hop star Kanye West has private concert for 3,000 Chicago teens improving in schoolJune 12th, 2009 Kanye West treats 3,000 students to private showCHICAGO — Hip-hop artist Kanye West returned to his hometown Thursday amid thunderous applause and 3,000 teenagers chanting his name during a private concert for Chicago public school students who improved their grades and attendance. The event was put on by The Kanye West Foundation, a nonprofit working to decrease dropout rates and improve literacy.
Arnie to swap notebooks with online lessons in CaliforniaJune 10th, 2009 LONDON - In a bid to save State money, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has stretched a new plan to replace textbooks with Internet lessons. The actor-turned-politician is facing a budget shortfall of 24.3 billion dollars, and has said that a shift to online study would also keep pupils more up to date.
Lincoln memorial opening in Kentucky in waterfront parkJune 1st, 2009 New Lincoln memorial in Kentucky waterfront parkFRANKFORT, Ky. — Louisville's Waterfront Park has a new memorial honoring Abe Lincoln.
Kentucky Derby draws highest television ratings in 17 years, up 7 percent from 2008May 4th, 2009 Kentucky Derby gets highest TV ratings in 17 yearsNEW YORK — The Kentucky Derby's television ratings are the highest in 17 years. NBC says Saturday's coverage of 50-1 long shot Mine That Bird's win drew a 9.8 national rating and a 23 share.
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