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Barbara Lee: Pulling Rank: Women Lead the Charge against Military Sexual Assault
Out of great challenges come even greater opportunities to lead. The recent survey revealing 26,000 military members experienced unwanted sexual contact last year is one tragic example of this truth.
7 hrs ago | LA Weekly
Are Smart People Better Drivers?
Are smart people better drivers? Maybe, maybe not. But your own casual research on the streets of Los Angeles would suggest a strong correlation between idiots and crap motorists, right.
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Hunters Bend, Walnut Grove elementary schools name principals
Two new principals have been named at Williamson County elementary schools. Oak View Elementary Acting Principal Kate Donnelly has been named principal of Walnut Grove Elementary School, and Allendale Elementary School Assistant Principal Chad Walker has been named principal of Hunters Bend Elementary School.
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Vanderbilt hosts wearable jewelry, art expo this weekend
An expo of jewelry, clothing and accessories handcrafted by more than 60 artists hits the Vanderbilt campus this weekend.
NJ franchisee: We'll fix any fake-liquor problems
A New Jersey company that operates 13 TGI Fridays restaurants accused of secretly replacing premium liquor with low-quality booze says it's shocked at the allegations.
Marriage Equality In Tennessee? Vanderbilt Poll Shows Significant Shift
Well, this is good news. The Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, recently conducted a poll that shows the highly Conservative RED state of Tennessee, is having a positive change of heart towards legalized marriage for same-sex couples.
Leadership among top things learned at military academies
Sisters Ashley, left, and Allyson McManus, 18, of Middletown, share a smile during an interview Thursday.
AxoGen, Inc. Receives Grant in Partnership With Vanderbilt University From
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Lebanon woman wins top leadership honor
She's a Girl Scout troop leader, PTO board member and volunteer, Sunday school teacher, serves on numerous boards from Cumberland University to Friends of Music and the Arts, and for all these reasons and more, Jenni Moscardelli is also the 15th Leadership Wilson Commitment to Leadership Award recipient.
Cherokee's Top Graduating Seniors Honored for Academic Success
The Cherokee County School District and school board members on Tuesday honored the valedictorians and salutatorians of the class of 2013 during its 13th annual Scholar Recognition Banquet.
"We are very happy to welcome Gary to Civil Site," said Rob Porter, CSDG managing principal.
Delco woman, finally on road to diploma, faces new challenge
Denise Logsdon on the front porch of her Springfield home. Her family is in the Navy, her husband's Army so they fly the flag enthusiastically.
Lebanon teen accidentally shot himself in the leg
The victim was with another 14-year-old friend looking at a gun on the front porch of the home when it discharged, police said.
Tennessee now evenly split on marriage equality; nearly 2/3 support benefits to same-sex partners
A poll conducted this month for Vanderbilt University found that 49 percent of Tennesseans support gay marriage or civil unions while 46 percent are opposed to both, suggesting the state is now evenly divided on whether to extend legal recognition to same-sex couples.
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Researchers find genetic tie to improved survival time for pulmonary fibrosis
Research into genetic features of pulmonary fibrosis by physicians and scientists at the University of Colorado School of Medicine may lead to improved treatment of this deadly lung disease, according to a paper published online by JAMA.
Friendship Christian student doesn't shy away from challenges
Friendship Christian School valedictorian Ethan Kearney graduated with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average, but going to school was never about his grades.
College is expensive. And thanks to Washington, you might soon be paying more
For a talented, creative few, there's David Letterman. For most, there's a labyrinth of paperwork, hard decisions and painful sacrifices that could have dramatic repercussions on their financial health decades from now.
Former CBO official to lead Vandy's new Department of Health Policy
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has tapped Dr. Melinda Buntin , deputy assistant director for health at the Congressional Budget Office, to chair its new Department of Health Policy, starting this August.
Vanderbilt poll: Tennesseans oppose online tax
A majority of Tennesseans oppose the state enforcing online sales taxes, though respondents were split on whether the current system is fair to local businesses, according to a Vanderbilt University poll released Tuesday.
Does Prostate Cancer Treatment Help Older, Sick Men?
Older men with other illnesses may not live long enough to benefit from aggressive prostate cancer treatments, such as prostate removal or radiation, and they'd have to live with their side effects, says a new study.