<![CDATA[Ecollegetimes - Top 10s RSS]]> /se/ecollegetimes-top-10s-rss-1.488041 en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 60 <![CDATA[Summer Reading: Local Booksellers Offer Up the Best Poolside Reads This Season ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/student-life/summer-reading-local-booksellers-offer-up-the-best-poolside-reads-this-season-1.2740524 Compiled by Amanda Ventura • College Times

College students are busy. So, yeah, for nine months out of the year, it’s okay to forgo hair cuts, calling your mother, cleaning your bathroom, getting that thing on the side of your tongue checked out. It doesn’t mean you should. It’s just okay if yo...

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 1.2740524 Student Life Compiled by Amanda Ventura • College Times Student Life <![CDATA[Local Designer Plans Green Awakening for Couture Design Challenge ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/student-life/local-designer-plans-green-awakening-for-couture-design-challenge-1.2740481 Alli Ligget • College Times

A local designer is defending the environment, one graphic T-shirt at a time. Scott Allison wanted to make a living doing something he believes in, so he decided to start a green apparel company called ]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 1.2740481 Student Life Alli Ligget • College Times Student Life <![CDATA[Zynga’s chief operating officer plays it safe ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/student-life/zynga-s-chief-operating-officer-plays-it-safe-1.2740441 Alex Pham, Los Angeles Times
By: Alex Pham, Los Angeles Times

 

As a hurricane barreled toward the Florida Keys, John Schappert, the chief operating officer of Zynga Inc., was on a charter boat to catch lobsters with half a dozen friends. When th...

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 1.2740441 Student Life   As a hurricane barreled toward the Florida Keys, John Schappert, the chief operating officer of Zynga Inc., was on a charter boat to catch lobsters with half a dozen friends. When th...]]> Alex Pham, Los Angeles Times Student Life <![CDATA[Cybercrimes (via cell phones) up in 2011 ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/student-life/cybercrimes-via-cell-phones-up-in-2011-1.2740434 Claudia Buck, McClatchy Newspapers
By: Claudia Buck, McClatchy Newspapers

 

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Addicted as we are to our online life and our mobile devices, it’s no surprise that a growing number of cyber-criminals are lurking out there with us. Their newe...

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 1.2740434 Student Life   SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Addicted as we are to our online life and our mobile devices, it’s no surprise that a growing number of cyber-criminals are lurking out there with us. Their newe...]]> Claudia Buck, McClatchy Newspapers Student Life <![CDATA[Thumbs up for Facebook Like Machines ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/student-life/thumbs-up-for-facebook-like-machines-1.2740430 Doreen Christensen, Sun Sentinel
By: Doreen Christensen, Sun Sentinel

 

Ever wonder whether you could have gotten a Facebook deal for your favorite dining spot if you had “liked” the restaurant before you left home? Now, restaurants and retailers are giv...

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 1.2740430 Student Life   Ever wonder whether you could have gotten a Facebook deal for your favorite dining spot if you had “liked” the restaurant before you left home? Now, restaurants and retailers are giv...]]> Doreen Christensen, Sun Sentinel Student Life <![CDATA[JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon keeps chairman's job in shareholder vote ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/student-life/jpmorgan-ceo-jamie-dimon-keeps-chairman-s-job-in-shareholder-vote-1.2740428 Andrew Tangel, Richard A. Serrano and Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times
By: Andrew Tangel, Richard A. Serrano and Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times

 

TAMPA, Fla. — After surviving a push to oust him as chairman, embattled JPMorgan Chase and ' Co. Chief Executive Jamie Dimon now faces a Justice Department probe into how the bank lost $2...

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 1.2740428 Student Life   TAMPA, Fla. — After surviving a push to oust him as chairman, embattled JPMorgan Chase &' Co. Chief Executive Jamie Dimon now faces a Justice Department probe into how the bank lost $2...]]> Andrew Tangel, Richard A. Serrano and Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times Student Life <![CDATA[Walgreens offers new drug discounts ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/student-life/walgreens-offers-new-drug-discounts-1.2740427 John Dorschner, McClatchy Newspapers
By: John Dorschner, McClatchy Newspapers

 

MIAMI — Walgreens announced Tuesday an expanded Prescription Savings Club offering discounts on 8,000 brand and generic medications, including some generics for as low as $1 a week for...

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 1.2740427 Student Life   MIAMI — Walgreens announced Tuesday an expanded Prescription Savings Club offering discounts on 8,000 brand and generic medications, including some generics for as low as $1 a week for...]]> John Dorschner, McClatchy Newspapers Student Life <![CDATA[Yahoo’s new leaders see opportunity in online media ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/student-life/yahoo-s-new-leaders-see-opportunity-in-online-media-1.2740426 Pete Carey, San Jose Mercury News
By: Pete Carey, San Jose Mercury News

 

SAN JOSE, Calif. — A day after a boardroom coup at Yahoo, the struggling Internet company is in the hands of a major shareholder and an interim chief executive officer who appear to ag...

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 1.2740426 Student Life   SAN JOSE, Calif. — A day after a boardroom coup at Yahoo, the struggling Internet company is in the hands of a major shareholder and an interim chief executive officer who appear to ag...]]> Pete Carey, San Jose Mercury News Student Life <![CDATA[Facebook loses a big advertiser, buys a small company’s employees ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/student-life/facebook-loses-a-big-advertiser-buys-a-small-company-s-employees-1.2740425 Jeremy C. Owens, San Jose Mercury News
By: Jeremy C. Owens, San Jose Mercury News

 

SAN JOSE, Calif. — As it prepares for its highly anticipated IPO, Facebook continued with the business of being the world’s largest social network Tuesday, dealing with the loss of a l...

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 1.2740425 Student Life   SAN JOSE, Calif. — As it prepares for its highly anticipated IPO, Facebook continued with the business of being the world’s largest social network Tuesday, dealing with the loss of a l...]]> Jeremy C. Owens, San Jose Mercury News Student Life <![CDATA[Obama hosting bipartisan talks on economy ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/student-life/obama-hosting-bipartisan-talks-on-economy-1.2740424 Kathleen Hennessey, Tribune Washington Bureau
By: Kathleen Hennessey, Tribune Washington Bureau

 

WASHINGTON — After months of trading blame and criticism from afar, President Obama and GOP congressional leaders will meet Wednesday to discuss the economy — and, presumably, trade bl...

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 1.2740424 Student Life   WASHINGTON — After months of trading blame and criticism from afar, President Obama and GOP congressional leaders will meet Wednesday to discuss the economy — and, presumably, trade bl...]]> Kathleen Hennessey, Tribune Washington Bureau Student Life <![CDATA[Kelly Thomas’ mother settles claim with Fullerton for $1 million ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/student-life/kelly-thomas-mother-settles-claim-with-fullerton-for-1-million-1.2740423 Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times
By: Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times

 

LOS ANGELES — The mother of a mentally ill homeless man who died after he was beaten by Fullerton police has reached a settlement with the city that will pay her $1 million, officials ...

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 1.2740423 Student Life   LOS ANGELES — The mother of a mentally ill homeless man who died after he was beaten by Fullerton police has reached a settlement with the city that will pay her $1 million, officials ...]]> Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times Student Life <![CDATA[California presbytery defies church, backs minister in gay weddings ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/student-life/california-presbytery-defies-church-backs-minister-in-gay-weddings-1.2740422 Maria L. La Ganga, Los Angeles Times
By: Maria L. La Ganga, Los Angeles Times

 

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]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 1.2740422 Student Life   ...]]> Maria L. La Ganga, Los Angeles Times Student Life <![CDATA[Mother of boy who brought handgun to school pleads guilty to weapons charges ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/student-life/mother-of-boy-who-brought-handgun-to-school-pleads-guilty-to-weapons-charges-1.2740421 Christine Clarridge, The Seattle Times
By: Christine Clarridge, The Seattle Times

 

SEATTLE — The mother of a 9-year-old Bremerton boy who brought to school a handgun that discharged and wounded a classmate in February pleaded guilty Tuesday to two weapons charges. ...

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 1.2740421 Student Life   SEATTLE — The mother of a 9-year-old Bremerton boy who brought to school a handgun that discharged and wounded a classmate in February pleaded guilty Tuesday to two weapons charges. ...]]> Christine Clarridge, The Seattle Times Student Life <![CDATA[Arrest of Newark Airport security supervisor renews interest in 1992 slaying ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/student-life/arrest-of-newark-airport-security-supervisor-renews-interest-in-1992-slaying-1.2740420 Shawn Boburg, The Record (Hackensack N.J.)
By: Shawn Boburg, The Record (Hackensack N.J.)

 

HACKENSACK, N.J. — The arrest of an illegal immigrant — who authorities say worked as a Newark Airport security supervisor under a false<...

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 1.2740420 Student Life   HACKENSACK, N.J. — The arrest of an illegal immigrant — who authorities say worked as a Newark Airport security supervisor under a false<...]]> Shawn Boburg, The Record (Hackensack N.J.) Student Life <![CDATA[US changes requirements for some Cuba trips ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/student-life/us-changes-requirements-for-some-cuba-trips-1.2740419 Juan O. Tamayo, McClatchy Newspapers
By: Juan O. Tamayo, McClatchy Newspapers

 

MIAMI — The U.S. Treasury Department has tightened a few of its restrictions on trips to Cuba by non-Cuban Americans on so-called “people to people” visits, saying that the revisions w...

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 1.2740419 Student Life   MIAMI — The U.S. Treasury Department has tightened a few of its restrictions on trips to Cuba by non-Cuban Americans on so-called “people to people” visits, saying that the revisions w...]]> Juan O. Tamayo, McClatchy Newspapers Student Life <![CDATA[More Americans plan on summer travel, surveys say ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/student-life/more-americans-plan-on-summer-travel-surveys-say-1.2740418 Hugo Martin, Los Angeles Times
By: Hugo Martin, Los Angeles Times

 

Americans plan to travel in slightly higher numbers this summer, according to surveys, starting with the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. But many will hold the line on spending for it...

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 1.2740418 Student Life   Americans plan to travel in slightly higher numbers this summer, according to surveys, starting with the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. But many will hold the line on spending for it...]]> Hugo Martin, Los Angeles Times Student Life <![CDATA[Edwards may testify as trial nears end ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/student-life/edwards-may-testify-as-trial-nears-end-1.2740417 Anne Blythe, McClatchy Newspapers
By: Anne Blythe, McClatchy Newspapers

 

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The end of the John Edwards trial came into view Tuesday as his defense team told the judge that only three potential defense witnesses remain — the defendant; his d...

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 1.2740417 Student Life   GREENSBORO, N.C. — The end of the John Edwards trial came into view Tuesday as his defense team told the judge that only three potential defense witnesses remain — the defendant; his d...]]> Anne Blythe, McClatchy Newspapers Student Life <![CDATA[2 killed in Colombia bombing that targeted former Interior minister ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/student-life/2-killed-in-colombia-bombing-that-targeted-former-interior-minister-1.2740416 Jim Wyss, McClatchy Newspapers
By: Jim Wyss, McClatchy Newspapers

 

MIAMI — Colombian authorities were hunting for the culprits behind a brazen daytime bombing in the capital that killed at least two and left 39 wounded, including former Interior Minis...

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 1.2740416 Student Life   MIAMI — Colombian authorities were hunting for the culprits behind a brazen daytime bombing in the capital that killed at least two and left 39 wounded, including former Interior Minis...]]> Jim Wyss, McClatchy Newspapers Student Life <![CDATA[Reports of O.J. Simpson’s ‘stroke-like symptoms’ in prison untrue, spokesman says ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/student-life/reports-of-o-j-simpson-s-stroke-like-symptoms-in-prison-untrue-spokesman-says-1.2740415 Diana Moskovitz, McClatchy Newspapers
By: Diana Moskovitz, McClatchy Newspapers

 

MIAMI — O.J. Simpson is alive, well and a model inmate. That was the response from the Nevada Department of Corrections after the National Enquirer reported on its website that the f...

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 1.2740415 Student Life   MIAMI — O.J. Simpson is alive, well and a model inmate. That was the response from the Nevada Department of Corrections after the National Enquirer reported on its website that the f...]]> Diana Moskovitz, McClatchy Newspapers Student Life <![CDATA[Court ruling may force advocacy groups to disclose secret donors ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/student-life/court-ruling-may-force-advocacy-groups-to-disclose-secret-donors-1.2740414 Matea Gold, Tribune Washington Bureau
By: Matea Gold, Tribune Washington Bureau

 

WASHINGTON — Advocacy groups spending millions of dollars to influence the 2012 election now face the prospect of having to reveal their secret donors, after a federal appellate court ...

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 1.2740414 Student Life   WASHINGTON — Advocacy groups spending millions of dollars to influence the 2012 election now face the prospect of having to reveal their secret donors, after a federal appellate court ...]]> Matea Gold, Tribune Washington Bureau Student Life