Article: Cyclists Will Pedal 850 Miles Across Texas in the Rise Across Texas Challenge.

Article: Cyclists Will Pedal 850 Miles Across Texas in the Rise Across ...
U.S. Newswire;  October 29, 2009 ;     607 words ... ... ride, the Rise Across Texas Challenge, as a fundraiser for the Rise Schools of Texas, which educate ... Subsequent funds will benefit Rise Schools in Dallas, Houston ... information on the Rise Across Texas Challenge, please visit riseacrosstexas ...

Article: TENSIONS RISE, SCHOOLS CLOSE IN THAILAND
United Press International;  January 28, 2004 ;     247 words ...United Press International 01-28-2004 Tensions rise, schools close in Thailand BANGKOK, Jan 28, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Due to recent violence and threats made ...

Article: Texas' Challenge to GASB Sparks Anxiety All Around.
The Bond Buyer;  March 13, 2007 ;     700+ words ...DALLAS -- A Texas effort to avoid reporting future retiree medical costs as prescribed by the Government Accounting Standards Board could muddle future bond issues and reopen a matter that the rulemaking body considered settled, rating analysts and others say. Texas is also seeking to expand its

Article: Texas Challenge Over Lesbian Foster Parents.
San Francisco Chronicle;  November 29, 1997 ;     563 words ...A state child welfare worker who was demoted after taking an infant foster child from a lesbian couple has filed a grievance, citing the state's law against homosexual conduct and her own opinion that gay couples make less than ideal parents. Rebecca Bledsoe was moved from supervisor to case worker

Article: Tensions rise, schools close in Thailand.
United Press International;  January 28, 2004 ;     322 words ...BANGKOK, Jan 28, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) Due to recent violence and threats made against teachers and students, over 1,000 schools were closed Wednesday in Southern Thailand. Teachers reportedly received leaflets threatening violence against the southern schools, the BBC

Article: Women's rise, schools' decline Economic Scene
International Herald Tribune;  March 26, 2004 ;     700+ words ...Virginia Postrel International Herald Tribune 03-26-2004 Public school teachers just aren't as smart as they used to be. After all, women have more job opportunities. Bright women who once would have taught in schools are becoming doctors and lawyers instead. The gain for individual women is a loss

Article: PROPERTY TAX RISE: SCHOOLS, NOT WELFARE, CHIEF ...
Post-Tribune (IN);  December 5, 1993 ;     700+ words ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM THE PRINTED VERSION. TAXES Also ran B8, South Lake edition. Faced with skyrocketing property taxes, Indiana officials convey a sense of urgency as they seek to improve care for emotionally troubled children. "These costs cannot be borne by the