Rice UniversityNews and information about Rice University.Ike blows over rice in NE Ark- September 17, 2008 About a quarter of Arkansas' rice crop were affected by wind and rain when the remnants of hurricanes Ike and Gustav blew across the state, experts say.http://ap.thecabin.net/pstories/state/ar/20080917/333252700.shtml Chickasaws give most- September 17, 2008 As the 2008 election season nears its climax, Oklahoma tribes are helping candidates get in office, assisting organizations lobbying for American Indian issues and, in some cases, hedging their bets.http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=20080917_11_A1_hELECT439341 Aggie Roundup - Aggiesports.com- September 17, 2008 Aggies prepare for evening Invitational: The Texas A&M cross country team will host a dozen ranked teams from the South Central region in the Texas A&M Invitational on Friday. The event will start at 6:30 p.m. on the Penberthy Intramural fields. High ...http://www.aggiesports.com/Sports/Aggie-Roundup2008-09-17T00-11-06 Colossal Profits and More Drilling is NOT the Answer- September 17, 2008 From The Orion Project: On August 18th, an article appeared in the New York Times titled As Oil Giants Lose Influence, Supply Drops.http://www.zpenergy.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3023 UA scrambling after volleyball tourney canceled- September 17, 2008 The Arizona Wildcats volleyball team will not travel to a tournament this weekend in Houston because of damage caused by Hurricane Ike.http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/sports/257939.php Jade Simmons performs "My Americana"- September 17, 2008 Simmons dazzled both the kids in the schools and the adults in her master class with her enthusiasm, proficiency, moxie and musicianship.http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/sanjuans/isj/entertainment/28439439.html Katrina exiles face new trial in Ike - Chicago Tribune- September 17, 2008 KATY, Texas The blackouts, destroyed buildings, and thirst for ice and water. They've seen it all before. For the thousands of Hurricane Katrina survivors who have relocated to the Houston area, Hurricane Ike and its aftermath are just the latest ...http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-ike-katrina-victimssep17,0,1595163.stor... Most area schools just need electricity - Houston Chronicle- September 16, 2008 With the power out, so is school. While campuses in the greater Houston area suffered broken windows, soaked carpets and roof damage from Hurricane Ike, the biggest barrier to reopening is a lack of electricity, school district officials said Tuesday ...http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6006136.html Short-term financial goals may be more reachable - News-Democrat- September 15, 2008 Have you ever tried to plan something months in advance and find yourself doing everything at the last minute Apparently, that long-term type of thinking fails with money too. We are more successful in meeting our financial goals when we make them ...http://www.bnd.com/business/story/472900.html Dont Buy That Textbook, Download It Free - The Ledger- September 15, 2008 SQUINT hard, and textbook publishers can look a lot like drug makers. They both make money from doing obvious good healing, educating and they both have customers who may be willing to sacrifice their last pennies to buy what these companies ...http://www.theledger.com/article/20080915/ZNYT05/809150343/0/MISC&title=Don__x2019_t_B... |