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Foreign students enrollment in US universities dropped 2.4ò0in 2003-2004

Foreign students enrollment in US universities dropped 2.4ò0in 2003-2004Student enrollmentLet me say that for every dollar spent to house, feed, clothe, and educate a foreign student one less American student gets educated. This isn't a matter of delusional self-serving liberalism; it's a matter of survival. Why should my tax dollars...

Tags: enrollment, Foreign Students

Discussion threads 2005-05-04

Foreign students enrollment in US universities dropped 2.4% in 2003-2004

Foreign student enrollment in the United States dropped by 2.4% in the 2003-04 academic year, and enrollment of students from China fell by 4.6%, the first-ever decline.

Tags: Foreign Students, enrollment

Blog posts 2005-05-02

Foreign students enrollment in US universities dropped 2.4% in 2003-2004

Foreign student enrollment in the United States dropped by 2.4% in the 2003-04 academic year, and enrollment of students from China fell by 4.6%, the first-ever decline.

Tags: Foreign Students, enrollment

Blog posts 2005-05-02

Companies warn U.S. lagging behind in tech

Companies warn U.S. lagging behind in techGee I seem to remember I made astatement to this effect, the US had better get on board with Open Source and better education or pretty soon the empire will be no more.Europe, Asia they are stomping the stuffing out of us in all...

Tags: Taxes, Free trade, Workforce management, Big Business, tax, U.S. Lagging, tech profession, Foreign Students, education, government

Discussion threads 2005-02-16

Additional Resources

Enterprise password management really isn't a good idea

Being at a university and working for a government department allows me to understand this concept well. There are shared resources here, there and everywhere, provided by different people and providers, all open to a "certain type" of person - employees or students. By having a single sign-on SSO point...

Tags: Software, Password Management, Mozilla Firefox, Password, Single Sign-on, RoboForm Enterprise, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2008-09-05

Forget Seinfeld. Can Windows gurus help the Windows brand?

Forget Seinfeld. Can Windows gurus help the Windows brand?Microsoft is also airing the Mojave experiment ads. nt.RE: Forget Seinfeld. Can Windows gurus help the Windows brand?That add is really stupid . . . but, if you're totally incapable of building a quality operating system, why not try comedy?Best marketing for...

Tags: Operating systems, Branding, Microsoft Windows, advertisement, Windows Gurus, Windows brand, Microsoft Corp., brand, Seinfeld

Discussion threads 2008-09-05

Master the Facts Multiplication (exe)

Master the Facts Multiplication is a no-nonsense drill and practice program to aide students in learning multiplication facts. This program was created in response to teachers requesting a "non-game" software tool to use in their classrooms to teach multiplication. It is currently used in homes and schools around the world....

Tags: Fact, Fast Rabbit Software, Productivity, Tools & Techniques, Management

Software downloads 2008-09-05

Little Hopper's Memory Matching Game (exe)

Preschool and kindergarten students will have fun practicing identification of numbers, letters, animals, and things while testing their memory skills in a classic tile match up farm themed environment in Little Hopper's Memory Matching Game. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Memory, Fast Rabbit Software, Games, Flash Memory, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2008-09-05

FRS Spelling Challenger (exe)

Make quick work of studying for and improve scores on spelling and definitions quizzes and tests by using FRS Spelling Challenger. Students can benefit from practice with FRS Spelling Challenger in any subject area where vocabulary is a concern. Making quizzes to fit your studies is easy too. This version...

Tags: Fast Rabbit Software, Benefits, Human Resources

Software downloads 2008-09-05

Microsoft Student Technology Day UK

Note Wednesday 1st October 2008, a little over 3 weeks away from today in your diary. Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft and a whole load of influential partners and companies will be in London for the Microsoft Student Technology Day. It's a day about and for students,...

Tags: Entrepreneurial, Microsoft Corp., Entrepreneurship, Management, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2008-09-04

What can we do better?

What can we do better?Asking the experts!I don't have a clue how it works in you area. I volunteer at the local high school. Being a retired programmer, I thought, great, I am going to make a difference. Went to the principle. Question: who is the...

Tags: Development tools, programming

Discussion threads 2008-09-04

IE8's "best" feature broken: stick with Firefox

The plug-ins, the add-ons, the "download and use with" programs. So many people have been on about the "porn mode" InPrivate feature, the coloured tabs and the accelerator features, but what seems to be missing from the blogosphere is the entire gallery of additional software for the product. ...

Tags: Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Web Browser, IE8, Internet Explorer 8, Web Browsers, Internet, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2008-09-04

Ten key differences between Linux and Windows

Before debating the relative merits and shortcomings of Linux and Windows, it helps to understand the real distinctions between them. Before debating the relative merits and shortcomings of Linux and Windows, it helps to understand the real distinctions between them. Here are the key differences distilled into one list....

Tags: Linux, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software, Jack Wallen. TechRepublic, Jack Wallen. ZDNet.co.uk, Windows, Microsoft, GNU Public License

News items 2008-09-04

FRS Dot to Dot and Coloring Book Fun (exe)

FRS Dot to Dot and Coloring Book Fun is designed for students from kindergarten to second grade. 100 pages of dot to dot activity and coloring book fun await in this early skills development title. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Fast Rabbit Software

Software downloads 2008-09-04

Little Hoppers Math Tac Toe (exe)

Little Hopper's Math Tac Toe helps students practice their addition, subtraction, and multiplication skills in a fun and friendly environment. Play against the computer or play head to head with a friend, parent, or tutor. Three math modes and two skill levels means that students can find a game that...

Tags: Skill, Fast Rabbit Software, Games, Productivity, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2008-09-04

Learn to Draw with Mrs. Hoogestraat (exe)

Enjoy creativity and learning about art with Learn to Draw with Mrs. Hoogestraat. The 50 basic drawing lessons teach skills and concepts like perspective, rendering, and more. Learn to Draw with Mrs. Hoogestraat provides students with the essential building blocks that young artists need. This version is the first release...

Tags: Mrs., Fast Rabbit Software, Hoogestraat

Software downloads 2008-09-04

FRS Fraction Master (exe)

FRS Fraction Master is an easy to use drill and practice program to aide students in learning to identify and understand fractions. Practice modes include identifying, reducing, adding, subtracting, and estimating fractions. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Fraction, Fast Rabbit Software, FRS Fraction Master

Software downloads 2008-09-04

Sanmaxi Database Converter (MSSQL to MS Access) (exe)

MSSQL to MS Access database convert software converts MS SQL database records in to MS Access database MDB file format. Software support all necessary attribute and default values including unique key, primary key and foreign key constraints. Convert only five records for each database table. This version is the first...

Tags: Microsoft Access, Foreign Key, Microsoft Corp., Sanmaxi, Databases, Storage, Microsoft Office, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Hardware, Office Suites

Software downloads 2008-09-04

Forms in Google Docs

Google has been getting a lot of attention in the last couple of days for its Chrome browser. As a Google devotee, I'm particularly bitter that the Mac port of Chrome hasn't made its way out of development yet. However, I did discover a slick new Google feature...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Docs, Spreadsheet, Productivity, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-09-03

Can Drop.io coexist with the FRCP?

Can Drop.io coexist with the FRCP?We use moodleWe have a Moodle server setup for this very reason. We create a Moodle course for each teacher course and give the teacher the ability to administer their own course. Students can log in from home and download assignments, syllabus, etc...

Tags: Directory services, Drop.io, FRCP, Moodle, e-mail

Discussion threads 2008-09-03