Monday, December 10, 2007 - To access the full story, click on the underlined story title found in the top bar of each entry.


Chinese investment in the United States
Byline: Rick Newman
Source: U.S. News & World Report (NAT) circ: 2,014,400
Indexed At: 12/10/07 2:55 PM 704749723
Abstract: ... the in Los Angeles. Barth, who also teaches at Auburn University, recently led an international team that advised China's central bank on industry reform. He ...
Notes: Jim Barth, who is a senior finance fellow at the Milken Institute in Los Angeles and also teaches at Auburn University, recently led an international team that advised China's central bank on industry reform.

Rising price of gold
Source: Black Enterprise Magazine (NAT) circ: 503,400
Indexed At: 12/8/07 8:19 AM 703459310
Abstract: ... said Sven Thommesen, economics and finance adjunct instructor at Auburn University. Still, increasing gold prices paired with a weak dollar has compelled a number of ...
Notes: Sven Thommesen, economics and finance adjunct instructor at Auburn University, is quoted in this story.
 
Local school places third in competition
Source: Montgomery Advertiser (AL) circ: 48,100 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 12/10/07 7:24 AM 704478012
Abstract: ... Engineering Science and Technology) competition held Saturday in Auburn. Teams from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and six states outside the South ...
Notes: This story is about Alabama teams participating in the BEST Robotics competition Saturday, Dec. 8 at Auburn University.

Davidson High wins robotics prize
Source: Mobile Register (AL) circ: 99,361 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 12/10/07 5:41 AM 704425982
Abstract: ... of Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology, or BEST, at Auburn University on Friday and Saturday. The BEST organization is designed to encourage students to pursue ...
Notes: This story is about the BEST Robotics regional competition held Saturday, Dec. 8 at Auburn University.

Local students embark on Robot Odyssey
Byline: Lindsey Hilty
Source: Fairfield Echo (OH) circ: 30,000
Indexed At: 12/7/07 2:01 PM 702888442
Abstract: ... Engineering and Science and Technology Competition on Dec. 8 at Auburn University? Extras Latest headlines "The biggest challenge is probably making it so everyone's ideas are ...
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State farmers see energy possibilities
Source: Birmingham News (AL) circ: 192,004 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 12/9/07 7:14 AM 703938598
Abstract: ... And with equipment and technical assistance provided by Auburn University's Natural Resources Management & Development Institute, they did just that. In a manner of ...
Notes: This op-ed is written by Steven Taylor, professor and head of the Department of Biosystems Engineering at Auburn University and also head of Auburn's Center for Bioenergy and Bioproducts, part of the Natural Resources Management and Development Institute

Tech-savvy teens talk texting
Source: Opelika-Auburn News (AL) circ: 14,500
Indexed At: 12/9/07 2:14 AM 703793280
Abstract: ... that does," said Robin Sabino, associate English professor at Auburn University. "Text messaging is parasitic on languages, meaning it can’t exist without them." ...
Notes: Robin Sabino, associate English professor at Auburn University, is quoted in this story on text messaging as a means of communications.
HOW IT WORKS
Source: Mobile Register (AL) circ: 99,361 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 12/8/07 7:27 AM 703430616
Abstract: ... new market for most of that material," said Auburn University's Kenneth Muehlenfeld. The material is ground fine and dried, then pushed through an extruder ...
Notes: Auburn University's Kenneth Muehlenfeld is quoted in this story.

'Today' show tests Auburn information desk
Source: Montgomery Advertiser (AL) circ: 48,100 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 12/8/07 6:30 AM 703399702
Abstract: ... seen or heard by the folks back home. Auburn University junior Hannah Whatley got on the air by picking up a telephone 1,000 miles away ...
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Bill would let some college students tote guns
Byline: BRIAN LYMAN
Source: Mobile Register (AL) circ: 99,361 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 12/8/07 5:41 AM 703384610
Abstract: ... Owens, executive director of security and public safety at Auburn University, said firearms are allowed on campus for ROTC exercises, but are otherwise limited to ...
Notes: Melvin Owens, executive director of security and public safety at Auburn University, is quoted in this story.

Rotarians learn of AU's role in poultry industry
Byline: Ed Trainor
Source: Eufaula Tribune (AL) circ: 6,300
Indexed At: 12/8/07 4:58 AM 703326433
Abstract: ... offers," Dr. Joe Hess, professor and extension specialist at Auburn University's Department of Poultry Science, told Eufaula Rotarians recently. As the guest of Eufaula architect ...
Notes: Joe Hess, professor and extension specialist at Auburn University's Department of Poultry Science, is quoted in this story.
Rising price of gold
Byline: ANDREA V. HERNANDEZ -
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (GA) circ: 44,800
Indexed At: 12/7/07 11:22 PM 703188801
Abstract: ... said Sven Thommesen, economics and finance adjunct instructor at Auburn University. Still, increasing gold prices paired with a weak dollar has compelled a number of ...
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