Immigrant PhD Candidate Shocked by Sudden US Army Discharge
Growing up in eastern China, Panshu Zhao fell in love with America. He read the Bible his parents gave him, watched Hollywood movies and studied the ideals of democracy.
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US Army quietly discharging immigrant recruits
Growing up in eastern China, Panshu Zhao fell in love with America. He read the Bible his parents gave him, watched Hollywood movies and studied the ideals of democracy.
Immigrant PhD candidate rocked by sudden US Army discharge
The man asked his name and location to be undisclosed for safety reasons. . This undated photo provided by the Calixto family shows Lucas Calixto.
Text of 1990 speech by Barbara Bush
The speech was ranked No. 47 on a list of the top speeches of the century in 1999.
SXSW: Barbecue culture Three experts discuss all things meat, wood, and Texas barbecue
"Whether it's the history of it, the food itself, the old barbecue joints with smoke-filled walls and a grisly old pit master - that culture has resonated across the world and we start to see barbecue being popular in other statesa and other countries too."
Texas A&M Study: Better Science, Urban Planning Needed in Coastal Cities
The field of urban planning is gaining interest as cities around the world, including Houston, are facing increased exposure to weather-related risks and hazards ranging from sea level rise and flooding to temperature build-up and urban heat island effect. Philip Berke, professor of landscape architecture and urban planning at Texas A&M University, recently completed a five-year research project that examined 175 hazard mitigation plans adopted by counties and municipalities along the Gulf of Mexico and the U.S. Atlantic and Pacific Northwest coastlines.
How a giant agriculture merger could price Texas farmers out of their jobs
Two of the world's largest agricultural firms plan to merge, and some Texas farmers fear the move will diminish competition in an already shrinking market and cause prices for seeds and other essential products to spike. German conglomerate Bayer, a global distributer of seeds best known for its pharmaceuticals like aspirin, hopes to buy Missouri-based agricultural firm Monsanto, which sells agricultural chemicals.
Former presidents call for unity at aid concert
The five living former presidents put aside politics and appeared together for the first time since 2013 at a concert on Saturday to raise money for victims of devastating hurricanes in Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Democrats Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter and Republicans George H.W. and George W. Bush gathered in College Station, Texas, home of Texas A&M University, to try to unite the country after the storms.
5 Living Presidents to Attend Hurricane Benefit Concert in Texas
The nation's five surviving former presidents will attend an Oct. 21 benefit concert for the victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation said Wednesday. The concert - "Deep From the Heart: The One America Appeal" - will be held at Texas A&M University and will be attended by former Presidents Bush 41, along with Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Jimmy Carter.
Rubin: Texas visit reveals extent of Trump foreign policy failures
Watching the chaotic cacophony that passes for Trump foreign policy makes me recall the most skilled presidential foreign policy operation I ever covered - that of George H.W. Bush. So, last week, when I traveled to the Texas A&M University campus to speak at a symposium, I made a point of visiting the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum.
Veteran Texas Democrat to head Harvey rebuilding effort
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday tapped a veteran Democrat to lead the state's recovery effort after Harvey, which is shaping up to be among the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history. John Sharp is chancellor of Texas A&M University and doesn't plan to leave that job while heading the new Governor's Commission to Rebuild Texas.
White nationalists groups plan to be ‘more active than ever’
Emboldened and proclaiming victory after a bloody weekend in Virginia, white nationalists are planning more demonstrations to promote their agenda after the violence that left a woman dead and dozens injured. The University of Florida said white provocateur Richard Spencer, whose appearances sometimes stoke unrest, is seeking permission to speak there next month.
Texas A&M abruptly cancels planned white nationalist rally
Texas A&M University late Monday abruptly canceled a planned white supremacist rally on its campus next month, amid bipartisan pressure from state lawmakers who said hatred should be rejected in all forms - despite First Amendment protections. An announcement on the House floor by Republican Rep. John Raney said A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp had opted to scuttle the event set for Sept.
White nationalists: Charlottesville just a beginning new
Emboldened and proclaiming victory after a bloody weekend in Virginia, white nationalists are planning more demonstrations to promote their agenda following the violence that left a woman dead and dozens injured. The University of Florida said white provocateur Richard Spencer, whose appearances sometimes stoke unrest, is seeking permission to speak there next month.
Trump Administration Wants to Investigate Universities for Affirmative Action
The Justice Department 's civil rights division is poised to examine and potentially litigate race-based affirmative action admissions policies at U.S. colleges and universities, the Details of the Trump administration's directive are scarce, but the Times reported that the department's political appointees could lead the project. The Trump administration has made no public statement on the report.
Overtime pay battle stumps employers
A federal judge's injunction of President Barack Obama's attempt to expand overtime pay for 4.2 million workers has left some employers unsure of how to allot future salaries while their employees wonder how they will be paid. The regulation was scheduled to go into effect today, but U.S. District Court Judge Amos L. Mazzant III issued an injunction on Nov. 22, to the U.S. Department of Labor's dismay.
Obama says the US has a ‘moral obligation’ to clean up the scars of war in Laos
Heartbreak for Florida grandmother, 65, told to tear down her tree house paradise where she's lived with her pet racoon for 25 years MMA fighter Marcus Kowal's 15-month-old son is killed after being mowed down in his stroller by 'drunk 72-year-old female driver who fled the scene' What REALLY happened with Obama's steps snub in China? The real reason the president disembarked Air Force One using the built-in hatch Obama says the US has a 'moral obligation' to clean up the scars of war in Laos as he insists pivot to Asia is 'not a passing fad' 'Climate change is racist': Black Lives Matter protesters storm the runway at a London airport after reaching the tarmac in a DINGHY - bringing flights to a standstill The moment Ann Coulter leaves Australian TV host speechless after she calls a fallen US soldier's father a 'snarling Muslim' Pictured: High-flying female college student, 22, and ... (more)
Mac on Keith Vaz
All choked up! Hillary Clinton is caught up in a marathon coughing fit and struggles to speak in Cleveland but tries to play it off as an 'allergic reaction' to Trump Driver, 20, who pulled up in an SUV and 'shot a 13-year-old girl dead and wounded her friend as they walked home from school' is arrested Johnny Manziel re-enrolls at Texas A&M University to major in recreation, parks and tourism as he claims he's 'trying to get back on track' Pictured: The high-flying female college student, 22, and teenage boy gunned down at New York West Indian carnival 'with reputation for violence' Siri set to control your home: Apple to launch app to take on Amazon and Google in the battle for the smart house Ahoy there! Jeff Williams tweets incredible panoramic video showing boats sailing down New York's Hudson River - as seen on a sunny day from space The final resting place of U576: German U-Boat ... (more)
Texas A&M University gets one step closer to new McAllen facility
Congressman Ruben Hinojosa, center, is embraced by Texas A&M University Provost Karan Watson, behind, as he talks with City of McAllen Mayor Jim Darling following the ground breaking ceremony for the Tres Lagos development Tuesday March 8, 2016 in McAllen. photo by Nathan Lambrecht/nlambrecht@themonitor.com Congressman Ruben Hinojosa, center, is embraced by Texas A&M University Provost Karan Watson, behind, as he talks with City of McAllen Mayor Jim Darling following the ground breaking ceremony for the Tres Lagos development Tuesday March 8, 2016 in McAllen.
Psychology Around the Net: August 20, 2016
According to Amy Kipp, a couples and family therapist in San Antonio, "Working through the ups and downs of a big project helps you hone your communication skills [] The sense of accomplishment and teamwork that results from a challenging shared experience strengthens a couple's bond. Thus, it seems working on this project is a way to strengthen our relationship.