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Thomson Ambulance Association Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:18PMYour Thomson Fire Protection District is made up of an EMS Association and a Fire Association and is funded by your tax dollars, insurance billing, donations, fundraisers and grants.
iPads hit Notre Dame classroom; more may soon follow Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:22PMA Notre Dame class is going green and electronic at the touch of a hand.
More books for their buck Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:35PMExpanding online outlets, rentals help college students out
Social Links Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:18PMThe Bookstore now offers a textbook rental program to lower the cost of course materials for students. Books can be rented for a fraction of retail price as long as students return them at the end of the semester
College Stores Strive to Save Students Big Money Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:05PMNational Assn. of College Stores cites innovation, dedication to students
DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL NEWSFEATURES Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:47PMQuestions about the Newsfeatures digest: Call Christopher Sullivan at 212-621-5435 (domestic stories) or Marcus Eliason at 212-621-1665 (international stories). For photos, call Patrick Sison, 212-621-1921. For graphics, call Jake O'Connell, 212-621-6905. Reruns of stories are available at http://apexchange.com, from the Service Desk at 800-838-4616, or your local AP ...
Bookstore starts pilot book rental program Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:49AMStudents looking to save money and recycle this semester can rent their books online through the University of Montana Bookstore.
More opt to rent textbooks Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:10AMUniversity of Florida finance major Thomas Spoto, 21, joined the ranks of students declaring they're just not going to take it anymore, finding a way around the always-increasing cost of college textbooks.
Alibris and CampusBookRentals.com Team up to Expand Textbook Rental Selection for College Students Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:03AMAlibris, the world's most advanced online media marketplace provider for sellers of new and used books, and CampusBookRentals.com, the pioneering textbook rental company, announced the launch of their partnership today.
Long lines, new services greet returning college students Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:47PMMcALLEN — Swarms of students withstood long lines at Hidalgo County’s two colleges today, as each institution tried to accommodate booming populations at the start of fall semester. Twisting processions crowded the Student Services building...
Embracing technology Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:49PMGone are the days of chalk dust and clapping erasers. Even white boards and dry erase markers are disappearing from the classroom. Interactive whiteboards are in.
Cost of Textbooks Going Up Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:01PMOver the past two decades the price of college textbooks has risen at twice the rate of inflation. On average students are spending 400 dollars a semester on books, but that is starting to change. State and federal law are forcing universities, publishers and professors to provide alternatives to costly texts.
College financial aid: More grant money available – and easier to find Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:58PMCollege financial aid is easier to find through the government this year. Grants and loans are consolidated in one place, streamlining families' search for college financial aid.
Price Comparison Capabilities Keep Students Shopping at Local Bookstore Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:32PMNebraska Book Company today announced a unique partnership with Campusbooks.com to make local bookstore textbook rental pricing available on the Internet through a price comparison channel. Â Students can search Campusbooks.com by school or zip code and find textbook rental inventory from local college bookstores included in the results. Â
UC Berkeley Students Release Alternative “Disorientation Guide” for 2010 School Year Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:58AMA group of UC Berkeley students have created an alternative guide to the campus and are releasing copies this week. The packet, termed “Disorientation Guide,” features over 20 articles highlighting rarely-discussed aspects of Berkeley.
iPad: the New Big Gadget on Campuses Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:44PMAug. 23--This fall, the hit course on some college campuses may very well be iPad 101.
Gary Arndt: 20 Things I've Learned From Traveling Around the World for Three Years Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:54PMOn March 13, 2007, I handed over the keys to my house and headed out to travel around the world with nothing but a backpack, my laptop and a camera. Here are some of the things I've learned.
Cheap Textbooks Online: Where to Rent College Textbooks Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:06PMRent cheap used textbooks online for college from sites like Chegg and other trusted online textbook renters with this handy guide.
Money ‘talk’ big issue for families Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:23AMParents across the region are preparing, many for the first time, to send their kids off to college.
News Calendar: Aug. 20 to Sept. 3 Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 3:46PMNews Calendar for Salem, including: free programs, class reunions, special events, volunteer opportunities and more.
Chegg's Dan Rosensweig Talks About the Next Wave of Online Textbook Rentals and More! Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:58PMEarlier this week, BoomTown went down to Santa Clara, Calif. to the offices of Chegg, the online textbook rental leader, to pay a visit on longtime Silicon Valley exec Dan Rosensweig.
Simple lessons on saving on your back-to-school shopping Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 4:43AMWhen it comes to back-to-school shopping, parents can learn something every year.
Calendar Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 4:33AMThe Doings welcomes items for the Community Calendar. Items must be received a minimum of 10 days prior to publication. E-mail items to: doingsnews@pioneerlocal.com.
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Changes in technology, food services await students going back to school Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:49AMNorwin School District administrators plan to put an emphasis on technology both in the classroom and at home. read more »
Textbook Rental Option For Thrifty Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:22AMThe very tool meant to help students with class is about to leave a dent in their pocketbooks.
Cleaning house - I think Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:48AMHusband last week blinked in a decades-old marital standoff.
Thrifty option: Renting books Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:09AMIt could be a new era in textbook sales. In fact, it’s the issue of rentals, not sales, that is starting that new era.
College students given option to rent materials, save money Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 11:39PMAfter saving money by renting two of her textbooks, Jorielle Simmons, 24, spent more time roaming the bookstore buying clothes for her junior year at Bethune-Cookman University.
Students have new options for books Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 11:35PMTriangle college students racing to pick up textbooks this week are saving money through a number of alternatives to the old practice of buying new and used classroom tomes from campus bookstores.
New program allows Jackson Community College students to rent textbooks Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 10:55PMJackson Community College's bookstore this year is joining a growing number of schools that are offering textbook rentals.
Thrifty students save $5,000 on college texts by buying and selling online Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 11:37AMComparison shopping site details how to cash out a textbook investment. Jeff Nobbs, co-founder of Extrabux.com, compared the cost of purchasing college textbooks at campus bookstores with those bought through e-retailers.
Back to school on a budget Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 9:33AMBeing on a budget these days, it's not easy buying your school aged children, or your college bound student everything they need to be prepared.
Bookcircus.com Offers College Students a Less Expensive Book Buying Option Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 8:00AMUsed Books and Free Shipping Keeps Money in Students’ Pockets
Renting college textbooks: Savings for students; more business for bookstores Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 3:17AMJames Fargher, a sophomore history major at Drew University, buys his toothpaste at the campus bookstore, but not any textbooks. Likewise, Allison Carey, a junior history major, said she mostly runs into the bookstore for emergency snacks.
Classes begin at Needles Center of Palo Verde Community College Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 2:27AMNEEDLES - A variety of for-credit and enrichment (non-credit) classes are being offered at the Needles Center of Palo Verde Community College this semester.
eTextbooks: iPad & eReaders Lag Behind, PCs Still Dominant Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 2:08AMLast week we looked at the pros and cons of eBooks vs traditional paper books . For the consumer market, eBooks are still at the early stage of adoption - but becoming more popular due to the iPad and the price point getting lower for eReaders like Kindle. Another market where eBooks have a lot of potential is education . It too is at an early stage, but there are many benefits to students ...
Area students look for cheaper textbook options Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 1:20AMFall classes are about to begin at area universities, and that means buying textbooks and school supplies.
Preparing for freshman year Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 1:31PMPROVO, Utah (ABC 4 News) - In just a week or two many students in Utah will begin their first year at college. For some it's a big leap from...
Preparing for freshman year Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 1:20PMPROVO, Utah (ABC 4 News) - In just a week or two many students in Utah will begin their first year at college. For some it's a big leap from high school. So we wanted to know, what should freshman students do to prepare? We sent ABC 4's Brian Carlson to find out. "So have you figured your way around campus so far?” Reporter Brian Carlson asked Freshman Kathleen Ornano. “Kind of. I know half of ...
Candidates voice their political views Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:39PMWhy are you running for the BOE? I am running because I believe that the education of our children is the number one priority of our community. I believe that our teachers, coaches, administrators and support staff can have a positive impact on the lives of our children.
‘Hayop! Malansang isda!’ Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 11:42AMEVERY SEMESTER, after going over the syllabus and setting deadlines, I begin the course with a diagnostic test. Naturally everyone does not want to be tested on “stock knowledge” only to be declared “out of stock.”
Ladders, literacies Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 11:41AMA FRIEND of mine recently complained to me about her son’s yaya (nanny) having difficulty helping with homework. The yaya is a high school graduate with caregiver training. The son is in nursery.
Maine students seek alternatives to buying costly textbooks Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 11:24AMSara Domenech of Exeter struggled to hold on to her textbooks as she walked across a parking lot at the University of Maine recently.
Commentary: The end of encyclopedias? Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 9:59AMThe radical 18th-century thinkers who proposed democracy instead of aristocracy, legislatures instead of kings, and freedom instead of tyranny, also made a revolutionary proposal about knowledge. They imagined an encyclopedia that would make all...
State Auditor Susan Montee could start audit of Springfield Public Schools as soon as September Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 4:24AMA state audit of Springfield Public Schools could start as early as next month.
Stuff you don't need for college Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 4:20AMFor those dealing with college expenses, Kiplinger.com has compiled a list of items that parents and students shouldn't waste money on and tips on smart buys. This week we share the website's recommendations, including saying no to:
New, used bookstore for college students will be open downtown Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 3:16AMDowntown Merced is getting yet another new retail business -- a bookstore started by two UC Merced professors that will cater to both college students and general readers.The City Council on Monday night approved a lease agreement with Cognitive Inc., which will run Off the Shelf Books, a new and used bookstore, in 805 square feet of retail space at the Merced Theatre.
Millville school board honors Wheaton Industries for financial aid Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 3:15AMMILLVILLE -- The Millville Board of Education wants local businesses to help its students further their educational goals.
New students and faculty fill the hallways of Northwest Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 2:01AMMonday was not only the first day of the school year for some of the students at Northwest High School, Central Catholic and Heartland Lutheran High school, it was the first day of school for a few staff members as well.