Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - To access the full story, click on the underlined story title found in the top bar of each entry.


Samford University recognized for its doctoral, research programs
Source: Birmingham Business Journal (AL) circ: 5,300
Indexed At: 8/14/07 9:59 AM 621766890
Abstract: ... Public institutions in Alabama included in this category are the University of Alabama, UAB, the University of Alabama at Huntsville and Auburn University. Universities in this category are further classified based on the amount of research activity ...
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Extreme heat adds to Southeast crop woes
Source: Southeast Farm Press (MS) circ: 47,700
Indexed At: 8/14/07 9:56 AM 621763774
Abstract: ... have severely depressed yields. Dennis Delaney, soybean specialist at Auburn University, reported there were more late-planted soybeans this year due to extra wheat acreage and ...
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Umpires show racial prejudice, study reveals
Source: Canada.com (Canada)
Indexed At: 8/14/07 9:55 AM 621764417
Abstract: ... A study released on Monday by researchers at McGill, Texas and Auburn universities suggests that umpires calling major-league baseball games are more likely to call strikes in favour of pitchers who share their race or ethnicity. ...
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Lobbyist Fulford in new job at university
Source: Huntsville Times (AL) circ: 62,001 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 8/14/07 5:38 AM 621628983
Abstract: ... payroll of one of her former employers - Auburn University. Sherri Fulford of Montgomery has received a one-year, $120,000 appointment from Auburn President Jay ...
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High temperatures, exceptional drought conditions take toll on farms
Source: Decatur Daily (AL) circ: 21,400
Indexed At: 8/14/07 2:47 AM 621520880
Abstract: ... to harvest. David Weaver, agronomy and soils professor at Auburn University, said the heat and drought don't necessarily kill the plant, but they will stress ...
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