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Archive for December 2008
Oldooz Robatian: An Intense, Deep and Attentive Young Artist (Payvand Iran News)
December 28th, 2008
Last Friday, after a long time, I came across the work of a young lady whose work touched me for its insightfulness and the devotion rendered towards its creation. We were at the Golestan gallery where we saw works by the talented young lady artist Oldooz Robatian. -Syma Sayyah, Tehran
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Science magazine names top 10 breakthroughs of 2008 (Ars Technica)
December 28th, 2008
The news writers at Science magazine describe what they believe were the 10 biggest scientific breakthroughs this year. From changing cells to modeling protons, and seeing planets outside our solar system, the discoveries cover a wide swath of natural science and represent some astonishing finds. Read More…
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University News 12.27.08 (Abilene Reporter-News)
December 28th, 2008
Local university roundup
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Rating an A plus (Boston Globe)
December 28th, 2008
CHELSEA Standard & Poor’s has upgraded Chelsea’s credit rating to “A+,” a reflection of the city’s investment quality even during difficult economic times. The highest rating is AAA. In a recent report, Standard & Poor’s lauded the city’s management, expecting financial performance to remain sound despite potential revenue declines. In a prepared statement, City Manager [...]