May 09 2012 - $70m at risk if bus firms miss unified-card deadline
Auckland's main bus operator could lose at least $70 million in annual operating subsidies if it fails by November to install machines capable of reading new electronic transport tickets.Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee said last... |
May 08 2012 - AAG Grants for Geography Career Outreach and other Education GIS News
The AAG, through the Enhancing Departments and Graduate Education (EDGE) project funded by NSF, announces a grant program to support outreach, professional training, and related activities aimed at improving [student] awareness of and preparation for business, government, and... Continue reading |
April 17 2012 - Fulton Police to Participate in ‘Operation Safe Stop’
During "Safe Stop," police officers are in marked patrol units enforcing the New York State Traffic Law which requires all vehicles to stop for stopped school busses with their red lights flashing. Continue reading → |
April 14 2012 - The beach: sun, sand, and inequality in the Dominican Republic
In a country renowned for idyllic Caribbean beaches, crews were busy last week spreading sand around potted palm trees and temporary swimming pools on one of this city’s busiest avenues. A 1,000-foot stretch of the seaside George Washington Avenue, known locally as el malecón, was transformed into an urban beach, complete with lounge chairs, beach umbrellas, and volleyball nets. |
April 13 2012 - Write Stuff: Sedaris At Bushnell; Hoffman At R.J. Julia
David Sedaris, whose collections of satirical essays and lively readings delight readers and audiences, will appear Wednesday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford. |
April 13 2012 - Sedaris At Bushnell; Hoffman At R.J. Julia
Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook Page D avid Sedaris , whose collections of satirical essays and lively readings delight readers and audiences, will appear Wednesday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford. |
April 13 2012 - Spreading a Kindness Movement
With his Chevy bus parked in a No Parking Zone, Bob Votruba and his boston terrier Bogart promoted kindness on the UA campus Wednesday afternoon. Cops waved as they drove by, but did not ask him to move. |
April 05 2012 - April proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month
More than 100 people gathered at the Henderson County Courthouse, Tuesday, for an annual observance they’d like to see end – the reading of proclamations commemorating Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. |
April 01 2012 - Oswego Police To Take Part In Operation Safe Stop Day
Oswego City Police Department wishes to announce that it will be focusing increased enforcement efforts to target vehicles illegally passing stopped school buses over the next several weeks. Additionally, the department is proud to participate in Operation Safe Stop Education and Enforcement Day on April 18. Continue reading → |
March 30 2012 - Reading School Board demands answer about bus fight
The school bus driver who was behind the wheel during a wild melee that was captured on cell phone video has been fired, officials said. Students were reportedly being transported from Reading to Delaware Valley High School (DVHS) in North Coventry Township. David Shulick, head of DVHS, appeared before the Reading School Board Monday night. "The busing incident that I know about was an isolated ... |
March 30 2012 - School busing problems result in firings
After troubles with busing students from Reading to an alternative school in Chester County arose recently, heads rolled, officials with the alternative school said Wednesday. |
March 30 2012 - In-town bus routes to change for one week in April
By Marlys Barker “Move that bus,” the key words from the hit television show, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” will have a new meaning in Nevada this year. A group of - Continue reading... |
March 24 2012 - Guards riding buses; no problems reported
Reading School District security guards rode buses taking students to a Chester County alternative school Thursday and Friday, and will hop aboard Monday as well, district officials said Friday. |
March 23 2012 - Fighting on school bus investigated
A cellphone video that shows Reading School District students fighting on a bus en route to an alternative education program has sparked investigations by the district and police in Chester County, officials said Tuesday. |
March 23 2012 - Some school board members furious over bus video
Several Reading School Board members are demanding answers after seeing video of a school bus brawl captured on a student's cell phone. District officials are also seeking to increase security on buses as early as Thursday morning. The issue was brought up by school board member Ismaac Figueroa Torres during Wednesday night's meeting, two days after the video first aired in a report on 69 News ... |
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