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10 hrs ago | Fox Sports

IMG 7v7 Hits Philly

Four-star Penn State receiver commit Chris Godwin of Middletown High is one of the headliners of this weekend's IMG 7-on-7 northeast regional at Upper Dublin Park in Fort Washington, Pa.

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Related Topix: Wilmington, DE, Rutgers University, Sports, NCAA Sports, Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAA Football

14 hrs ago | BC Interruption

Boston College Women's Sailing Finishes Fourth At ICSA Sperry Top-Sider National Championship

The Boston College women's sailing team couldn't overtake Dartmouth on the final day of racing, finishing fourth at the ICSA Sperry Top-Sider National Championship in South Florida .

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Related Topix: Saint Mary's College of Maryland, Sports, NCAA Sports, Boston College NCAA

18 hrs ago | PsychCentral

Empathy - Or Lack Thereof - Plays Key Role in Moral Judgments

Is it OK to harm one person to save many others? Those who tend to say "yes" when faced with this classic dilemma are likely to be deficient in a specific kind of empathy, according to a newly released study.

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20 hrs ago | BC Soaring

Boston College Football Countdown: 98 Days to Go

We're already a couple days into the countdown, and before you know it, Boston College sports will be here.

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22 hrs ago | Patch.com

Daily Dose May 22: Sharon High Seniors to Visit Newport

Humid with temps in the mid 60s. Southwest to northeast wind 5-10mph. Saturday: Ugly start to summer with periods of rain, drizzle & wind.

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Related Topix: Newport, RI, Memorial Day, Life, Holidays

Fri May 24, 2013

Cardiac Hill

Weekly ACC Roundup 5/24: Sailing, Tennis, and Lacrosse Edition

It's Friday, which means it's now time for our weekly ACC roundup. Last week seemed to generate a good response, so we're back at it.

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Related Topix: Georgia Tech, Sports, NCAA Sports, University of Pittsburgh NCAA

Roll Call

Top Three Versions of the National Anthem as Chosen by Sen. Cowan

Following a performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Friday's commencement of the Boston College Law School, Sen.

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BC Interruption

Boston College Football Recruiting: Cameron Seward Commits To The Eagles

Boston College's offseason continues to click on all cylinders, as Boston College has scored a verbal commitment from Cameron Seward, a Georgia Athlete.

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Sports, Boston College NCAA

Central Kitsap Reporter

Kitsap Bank adds two new board members

"We are excited to bring these two highly capable and qualified individuals to our Board of Directors," said Steve Politakis, chief executive officer.

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Related Topix: Gig Harbor, WA, Port Hadlock, WA, Bremerton, WA

MediLexicon

In Moral Decision-Making Empathy Plays A Key Role

Is it permissible to harm one to save many? Those who tend to say "yes" when faced with this classic dilemma are likely to be deficient in a specific kind of empathy, according to a report published in the scientific journal PLOS ONE.

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Related Topix: Health

Patch.com

Wayne Native Awarded Fulbright Grant to Teach in Germany

Maggie O'Neill of Wayne, a member of the Boston College Class of 2013, has been awarded a J. William Fulbright grant, a post-baccalaureate teaching award given annually.

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Thu May 23, 2013

Wall Street Journal

What Would Cardinal Newman Do?

Boston's Cardinal Sean O'Malley would have done well if, before he shunned Boston College's commencement, he consulted the writings of another Catholic cardinal, Cardinal John Henry Newman .

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Related Topix: Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Pope Benedict XVI, Opinion

BC Interruption

Boston College Vs. Villanova Kickoff Set For Noon, On ESPN3

On Thursday, the ACC and ESPN released the scheduled kickoff times and TV information for the first three weeks of its 2013 football season.

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Sports, Boston College NCAA

CSRwire.com

Survey of corporate professionals identifies motivations and benefits of sustainability reporting

Improved reputation, increased consumer and employee loyalty, and waste reduction identified in joint research by Boston College and Ernst & Young LLP CHESTNUT HILL, Mass., May 23 /CSRwire/ - There is strong evidence that transparency offers a number of financial and social advantages that make sustainability reporting more than worth its costs.

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Denver Post

Neil Rosenthal: Dating tips for millentials, recently divorced

Dear Neil: Could you explain how dating works? I am 29 years old, and don't know how to tell a guy that I want him to invite me out on a date.

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Related Topix: Colorado State University

Wed May 22, 2013

Cardiac Hill

Will work for rival: Finding a rivalry for Pitt in the ACC

I've got to say, I've been so preoccupied with Pitt's move to the ACC, potential games against Penn State, and talk about getting the Backyard Brawl going , that I've not given much thought to the idea of a conference rival for the Panthers.

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Related Topix: Georgia Tech, Sports, NCAA Sports, University of Pittsburgh NCAA

Food & Drug Packaging

23 New England Colleges join effort to reduce food waste

Twenty-three colleges and universities in New England have joined an EPA effort to cut the amount of food that goes to waste.

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Related Topix: Environmental Law, Law, College of the Holy Cross, UMass Dartmouth, Tufts University

Patch.com

New Youth Services Director Plans to Offer Programs With a Purpose

Lynn resident Amy Luckiewicz is the town's new Youth Services Director. She looks forward to offering programs with a purpose for teens in town.

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EurekAlert!

Study: Empathy plays a key role in moral judgments

Is it permissible to harm one to save many? Those who tend to say "yes" when faced with this classic dilemma are likely to be deficient in a specific kind of empathy, according to a report published in the scientific journal PLOS ONE .

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Catholic World News

Boston pro-lifers demonstrate against honorary degree for Enda Kenny

About 50 people demonstrated outside the grounds of Boston College on May 20 as the Jesuit institution conferred an honorary degree on Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny.

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