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Arash Markazi: Resilient Eckstein talks about life since his Series MVP
There's nothing about David Eckstein that would make you look twice at him. His appearance could best be summed up by Charles S. Dutton's memorable line in Rudy. "You're 5-foot nothin', 100 and nothin', and you have barely a speck of athletic ability." While Eckstein certainly can relate to the first two, the third description couldn't be further from the truth. It's been Eckstein's athletic ability that has made the 5-foot-7, 165-pound shortstop a two-time All-Star, two-time World Series champion and the current World Series MVP. Yet as he rolls up to the campus of USC to speak at the ROTC Commissioning Ceremony, he has to introduce himself to the parking attendant who has no idea who he is and asks him to repeat his name twice. It's nothing new for Eckstein, who has had to re-introduce himself to people over and over again throughout his career.
Is Death Better Than Life For Mushahars Of Kushingar
It was another visit last week which left me exasperated, shocked and helpless as why the government, civil society and the concerned citizens have failed to address the issue of hunger, malnutrition and starvation. While politicians in Uttar-Pradesh are preparing for polls, the Mushahars, Bansfors and other such marginalized communities think of meal next day. There are many houses where people do not eat for many days, some time over a week. It is wintertime and one has to see to believe how chilling it is in the eastern Part of Uttar-Pradesh. With out any quilt or warm cloths, the children, aged people burn dry leaves which some time become their funeral pyre. The thatched hut catches fire very easily. But what happen if the hut catches fire? The officials go after a long week and might give them a thousand rupees or some kerosene and grains and get rid of their duty.
Deadline for BTCO scholarship 2007/08 to close on Dec. 15
The British Trade and Cultural Office (BTCO) scholarship provides funding for Taiwanese residents who have never studied in the United Kingdom before to conduct a year of postgraduate study in Britain. The applications for the 2007/08 academic year will close on Dec. 15. This scheme is targeted at individuals who demonstrate the potential to rise to become future leaders of their professions, decision makers and opinion formers in Taiwan. BTCO mainly sponsor Taiwanese students who wish to study in our priority subject areas, including political science/international relations, economics and finance, environmental studies, science and technology, human rights/law, journalism/media studies, public/business administration. Applications for other related subjects are also welcome. Michael Reilly, Director of the BTCO, said, "This scheme is a strong example of the U.K.
ACM scholars announced
CUMBERLAND - The Allegany College of Maryland Foundation has announced the awarding of scholarships to 15 students for study in the 2006-07 academic year.* Ben Anderson of Cumberland was awarded a DuRocher-Woodworth Scholarship for Nursing. A nursing major, he has worked at Friends Aware for more than three years. A 1995 graduate of Miami Beach (Fla.) Senior High School who also studied at the University of Florida, he is the son of Aila and Tom Anderson.* Zachary Broadwater of Frostburg received a Chessie Federal Credit Union Scholarship. He is a business administration major. A 2005 graduate of Allegany High School who works at Sheetz in Corriganville, he is the son Brian and Galye Broadwater.* Jonathan Brown of Linden, Va., was presented an ACM Presidential Scholarship. He is a forest technology major.
Keokuk Community Fine Arts Council establishes scholarship in ...
The Keokuk Community Fine Arts Council will award a scholarship in honor of the late Dr. Tom Wemette at the annual Class Day Ceremony at Keokuk High School, beginning in 2007. Along with the award, a plaque will be presented to the school and the recipients of the award will be listed on the plaque each year. The award will be given to a student who is an active participant in the musical, visual or dramatic arts programs offered at the school.Wemette was a member of the Keokuk Community Fine Arts Council. He served as president for several years, and was an avid supporter of the arts in Keokuk.In other business, Tammy Sollenberger reported:The Activities Committee will hold an informational meeting in January about the council's September 2007 trip to New York City and Washington, D.C.She will order 12 tickets for the musical “Hairspray" on April 22, but is required to pay for them in advance as the University of Iowa's Hancher Auditorium will no longer reserve seats without payment.Tickets are still available for the “Eve of the Eve" celebration to be held on Saturday, Dec.
More Than Business at Babson
If you're not serious about business, don't apply to Babson College. The school, located in the Boston area, is a business-management school that offers Bachelor's of Science degrees in the field. Though it might be difficult to commit to a particular field in high school, potential Babson freshmen are able to do it. Many have had successful businesspeople in their families, joined career-related clubs in high school, and taken advanced placement classes in economics or a related field, says Grant Gosselin, dean of undergraduate admission at Babson. Gosselin is relatively new to his position—he started on Oct. 15 of this year. Before that, he worked in an associate role in admissions at Babson and at Boston College. He also earned both degrees—undergraduate and a Master's in Higher Education Administration—from Boston College.
Indiana signs Neenah's Foulks to diving scholarship
Neenah High School diver Nick Foulks has signed a National Letter of Intent to dive for Indiana University in 2007-08, head diving coach Dr. Jeff Huber announced today.
"Nick Foulks already comes in doing a very, very difficult one-meter list," Huber said. "He kind of reminds me a little of (former Hoosier All-American and two-time one-meter NCAA titlist) Mark Lenzi, coming in already with front three-and-a-half, back two-and-a-half, inward two-and-a-half and reverse two-and-a-half, so were really excited."
Foulks was an All-American in 2004, 2005 and 2006. He also earned all-conference and all-state honors during each of those years, and has been named his conferences diver of the year three times. He was also named the Post-Crescent's Swimmer/Diver of the Year.
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