691 Undergraduates Named to Fall Dean’s List Jan. 11, 2011 For the fall 2010 semester, 691 students made the dean’s list at The University of Texas at Dallas.The list is published by the University’s Office of Undergraduate Education at the end of each fall and spring semester.It contains the names of students who complete at least 12 credit hours during that semester with a grade-point average among the top 10 percent of Read more [...]

691 Undergraduates Named to Fall Dean’s List Jan. 11, 2011 For the fall 2010 semester, 691 students made the dean’s list at The University of Texas at Dallas.The list is published by the University’s Office of Undergraduate Education at the end of each fall and spring semester.It contains the names of students who complete at least 12 credit hours during that semester with a grade-point average among the top 10 percent of Read more [...]

firm voted master Builder of the Year Scotland for eco-friendly development By susy macaulay Published: Locherlour Mill, close to the Ochtertyre Estate near Crieff A PERTHSHIRE building company has won a prestigious industry award for its mill renovation project near Crieff. Corryard Developments of Crieff has been voted Master Builder of the Year Scotland – for projects worth more than £250,000 – by the Federation of Master Builders. The company renovated Read more [...]

Schools closed Tues.; other cancellations listedPosted on 10 January 2011.This winter weather is expected to continue on Tuesday, Jan. 11, so many churches, schools, organizations and governmental bodies are already thinking ahead – and canceling activities. Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and other schools will be closed. Some public meetings are being shifted around as well. See our listings below. And check back – we’ll be updating this as we get new information.To add a listing, leave a comment Read more [...]

U.S.-listed Chinese companies are suffering from growing doubts on the market and from the public after two NASDAQ-listed Chinese firms were de-listed and an audit firm was fined for "improper professional conduct" in connection with a Chinese company accused of fraud at the end of 2010.However, experts in finance and legislation pointed out that the censure actions taken against U.S.-listed Chinese companies were exaggerated, confusing U.S. investors and providing chances for short-sellers and speculators.Firms Read more [...]

A Bridle Path house on the market for $26.8 million has an indoor putting range, an indoor swimming pool, movie theatre with leather seats and indoor tennis court. SUPPLIED PHOTO How large do you live? If you’re the owner of 9 High Point Rd. in Toronto’s pricey Bridle Path neighborhood, it’s all a matter of perspective. Read more [...]

By ROBERT FRANK And RUSSELL ADAMS Bloomberg LP is preparing to launch a ranking of the world's billionaires, capitalizing on the swelling numbers of wealthy individuals around the world and taking direct aim at the core franchise of Forbes magazine. View Full Image Associated Press Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett ranked No. 2 on the Forbes's list. Bloomberg on Monday said it is hiring Forbes veteran Matthew Read more [...]