Family history can trump breast cancer gene test Nov 18, 2008
This is crucial information for women considering gene testing, said Georgetown University genetics counselor Beth Peshkin, who wasn't part of the study. "This is contrary to what I think the common perception is," Peshkin said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Patriot League Football Release - 11.17.08 Nov 18, 2008
Colgate played one fewer game because its Oct. 4 contest at home against Georgetown was cancelled due to the outbreak of norovirus on the Georgetown campus ... Georgetown, which completed its season on Saturday, is guaranteed to finish in seventh place ... Georgetown/Colgate Matchup Will Not Be Rescheduled. (Patriotleague.com)
Bucknell Men's and Women's Cross Country Teams Run at Regional Meet Nov 16, 2008
Princeton and West Virginia shared the women's title, while Georgetown won the men's race ... Andrew Bumbalough from Georgetown finished the men's 10K in 31:36 to lead the field. (Bucknellbison.com)
30 years after, the legacy of Jonestown Nov 16, 2008
Among the survivors: Members of the group's basketball team who were playing in Georgetown, 150 miles away ... They were instructed to take the money to the Soviet embassy in Georgetown along with letters authorizing transfer of millions from temple bank accounts to that government ... Late on the afternoon of Nov. 18, a coded radio message from Jones was transmitted to the temple's house in Georgetown: Some Jonestown residents had betrayed them, and he wanted the faithful to kill temple... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Obamas Practice School Choice Nov 14, 2008
Should they choose either Sidwell Friends School (where Chelsea Clinton attended) or Georgetown Day School -- Mrs. Obama visited both -- or a public school, the Obamas have the ability to make a choice for their children, a choice the president-elect would deny to every other American who cannot afford to pay private school tuition. This is not the vaunted fairness for which Obama campaigned. (Townhall.com)
Bucknell Cross Country Teams Get Set for Regional Competition Nov 14, 2008
Georgetown ranks No. 1 in the Mid-Atlantic, followed by Princeton and Penn State. In addition to Navy's representation of the Patriot League in the poll, Lehigh ranks No. 10 and American is No. 12. (Bucknellbison.com)
West Virginia Basketball: Men's roster and schedule (Today) Nov 14, 2008
West Virginia Basketball: Men's roster and schedule. Search post-gazette NOW. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Patriot League Men's Basketball Release - 11.13.08 Nov 14, 2008
In 2008-09, Patriot League teams will take on an all Division I slate for the second year in a row, and games against the likes of Oklahoma, Maryland, Syracuse, Georgetown, Wake Forest, Villanova and Washington will provide a chance for a marquee upset win ... American won 10 of its final 12 games a year ago, and has games at Oklahoma, Georgetown and Maryland this year. (Patriotleague.com)
A Life In Media Nov 14, 2008
So I settled for writing ad copy for Macy's, was hired by WWD to cover retail news at $100 a week, spent three years as a Washington correspondent living in Georgetown, covering the Senate for Fairchild while Lyndon and Sam Rayburn ran Capitol Hill (and maybe the country), Joe McCarthy was getting stewed and the Kennedy boys were making their bones. In January of '59 I sailed to London as bureau chief, then two years later was dispatched to Paris, where our daughters were born. (Forbes -- Business)
Bagram's Black Hole Nov 13, 2008
is a professor at Georgetown University Law Center who represents Salim Hamdan, the personal driver of Osama Bin Laden who was recently convicted of aiding terrorism. Katyal recalls that when he first sought help on the Hamdan case, only one law firm, , was willing to take it on, out of about 15 that he approached. (Law.com)
Preps sign: Men Nov 13, 2008
com, who verbally has committed to Georgetown, and San Leandro guard Jared Cunningham. The latter was expected to sign with Arizona State, but, according to numerous media reports, is now undecided. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
College Basketball Schedule Nov 13, 2008
Jacksonville at Georgetown, 7:30 p.m.. St. Bonaventure at Marist, 7:30 p.m.. (International Herald Tribune)
Mourning still wants to play in NBA Nov 8, 2008
On a lighter note, Dan asked Mourning to rank the greatest NBA players to come out of Georgetown. He went with himself at No. 1, Patrick Ewing at No. 2 and Allen Iverson third. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Another View: The world loves Obama Nov 8, 2008
Brooks is a professor at the Georgetown University Law Center. (Nov. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Vitale's view Nov 7, 2008
Greg Monroe, F, Georgetown. Jrue Holiday, G, UCLA. (USA Today -- Sports)
Northeastern, Colonial Athletic at a glance Nov 6, 2008
Towson has Josh Thornton, a Georgetown transfer who averaged 13. 2 points. (Boston Globe)
Biden to attend quirky Delaware political event Nov 6, 2008
Return Day dates to the late 18th century, when Sussex County voters were required to cast their ballots in the new county seat, later named Georgetown ... At modern Return Days, a "town crier" - played since 1990 by former Georgetown Mayor W. Layton Johnson - reads the results. (AZCentral -- News)
Blue Ribbon: Memphis Nov 5, 2008
One of his two assists against Georgetown found Robert Dozier for a key layup at the halftime buzzer. That basket gave Memphis a 43-40 lead and sparked momentum that carried over to the second half of an 85-71 victory. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Stony Brook Men's Lacrosse Receives Pre-Season National Ranking Nov 5, 2008
Stony Brook University - Official Athletic Site. Current time at Stony Brook 8:08 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008. (Goseawolves.org)
No. 7 Spiders Look To Stay Hot At Hofstra Nov 5, 2008
0 yards rushing (including a career-high 157 vs. Georgetown) and has eight TDs ... No. 9 Spiders Rout Georgetown, 48-0. (Richmondspiders.com)
The morning after: Half of us will be disappointed... Nov 3, 2008
On Thursday, candidates for office - winners and losers - will gather and ride down the streets of Georgetown, Del. together before thousands of people to show that divisiveness need not endure after the election. (The Drudge Report)
Potential loss by McConnell stirs GOP fear Nov 3, 2008
Damon Thayer, a Republican from Georgetown whose district includes Grant and southern Kenton counties. I m not willing to talk about what if he doesn t win. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Matthew Vadum Nov 1, 2008
He holds an M.A. in American Studies from Georgetown University. Gordon Cummings, Director, DevelopmentGordon Cummings previously was Development Coordinator at the Cato Institute and subsequently worked at the State Departments Foreign Service Institute where he was on the staff of the Europe/Eurasia Advanced Area Studies program. (Harper's Magazine)
Another View Nov 1, 2008
Brooks is a professor at the Georgetown University Law Center. E-mail her at. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
No. 21 Football Readies For First-Place Showdown in Hamilton Oct 30, 2008
The kick return for a touchdown was the first for Lafayette since 2006 (, 90 yards vs. Georgetown on 11/11/06) ... SPARKLING START: Lafayette is off to a 6-1 start for the first time since 1981, rolling up wins over Marist, Georgetown, Penn, Columbia, No. 14 Liberty and Fordham ... PATRIOT GAMES: Lafayette is 2-0 in Patriot League play this season with a 24-6 win over Georgetown on Sept. 13 and a 48-13 victory at Fordham last week. (Goleopards.com)
YOU'RE PUNISHED: OBAMA CAMPAIGN CUTS OFF TV STATION AFTER TOUGH BIDEN INTERVIEW... Oct 26, 2008
Her invitations to Georgetown cocktail parties have been canceled. Posted by: MU789. (The Drudge Report)
Frogs Make Move into Tournament Lead at Columbia Oct 26, 2008
The University of Florida (609), Eastern Kentucky (613), Georgetown (614) and St. John's (618) round out the top five at the Columbia Invitational. "The team played extremely solid today," said TCU head men's golf coach. (Gofrogs.com)
Toman helps UNH rout Towson for school's 500th win Oct 26, 2008
Richmond 48, Georgetown 0 - Josh Vaughan ran for 157 yards and two touchdowns to help the No. 9 Spiders (6-3) blow out the visiting Hoyas (1-6). Delaware 17, Hofstra 0 - Junior Jabbie ran for 155 yards and a touchdown and the visiting Blue Hens (3-5, 1-3) halted a three-game losing streak with a rain-soaked win over the Pride (3-5, 1-3). (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Leopards Get Ready For Patriot League Run Oct 24, 2008
Passing TD Rushing TD INT at Marist 8-11 125 1 1 0 GEORGETOWN 14-24 175 0 2 0 PENN 12-22 163 3 0 1 HARVARD 23-39 220 1 0 2 at Columbia 13-26 150 0 0 0 at 14 Liberty 18-32 176 1 0 0 AVERAGES 88-154 996 6 3 3. PATRIOT GAMES: Lafayette has played just one Patriot League opponent, a 24-6 win over Georgetown on Sept. 13 ... SPARKLING START: Lafayette is off to a 5-1 start for the first time since 2005, rolling up wins over Marist, Georgetown, Penn, Columbia and No. 14 Liberty. (Goleopards.com)
Four-Match Road Swing Ends With Weekend Twinbill Oct 24, 2008
26) and Georgetown (Sept ... 400 average at Georgetown. (Und.com)
Bulldogs Host Penn at Bowl Saturday Oct 22, 2008
has the longest interception return in the Ivy League this fall with a 60-yarder for a score against Georgetown ... Seior DT three sacks against Georgetown are also a league high for 2008. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Hansen Shoots 1-Over 72 To Tie For Eighth After 18 Holes Oct 21, 2008
Frost cuts Georgetown Intercollegiate to 36-hole event. Michael Hansen is eighth after 18 holes of the Georgetown Intercollegiate ... -Senior shot a 1-over par 72 Monday and Gonzaga University finds itself ninth after 36 holes of the frost-delayed Georgetown Intercollegiate men's golf tournament. (Gozags.com)
Football Faces Tough Test at No. 14 Liberty Oct 16, 2008
SOLID START: Lafayette is off to a 4-1 start for the second straight season, rolling up wins over Marist, Georgetown, Penn and Columbia ... "Boom" is who blasted his way to 212 yards in the season opener at Marist and followed up with 106 yards vs. Georgetown, 77 vs. Penn and 27 at Columbia ... Coon carried the ball 17 times for 96 yards and a touchdown vs. Georgetown. (Goleopards.com)
Bucknell Football Opens Patriot League Play at Georgetown Saturday Oct 15, 2008
What: Bucknell (3-2, 0-0 PL) at Georgetown (1-4, 0-2 PL) Where: Multi-Sport Field, Washington, D.C. When: Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, 1 p.m. Internet Video: Radio: Eagle 107 (107 ... With a Victory over Georgetown, Bucknell Would ... win a game that is played outside of Pennsylvania or New York for the first time since winning at Georgetown in 2006. (Bucknellbison.com)
Yale University to host Wilson/ITA Northeast Regional Championships Oct 15, 2008
Army Boston College Brown University Bryant University Bucknell Columbia Cornell Dartmouth Drexel University Duquesne University Fairfield University Fairleigh Dickinson George Washington University Georgetown Harvard Holy Cross Lafayette College Marist College Monmouth University New Jersey Institute of Technology Penn State Pennsylvania Princeton Quinnipiac University Rider University Sacred Heart University St. Bonaventure University St. John's St. Peters Stony Brook Temple University UMBC... (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Bulldogs Close Out Non-League Slate Oct 15, 2008
has the longest punt by an Ivy player in 2008 with a 71-yard boot against Georgetown ... has the longest interception return in the Ivy League this fall with a 60-yarder for a score against Georgetown ... three sacks against Georgetown are also a league high for 2008. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Richmond, UMass Set For Key Top-10 Tilt Oct 15, 2008
Up Next: The Spiders are back at UR Stadium Saturday, hosting Georgetown on Homecoming Weekend. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET.. (Richmondspiders.com)
Women's Cross Country Remains at #12 in Latest US Track & Field Poll Oct 15, 2008
Women's Cross Country Remains at #12 in Latest US Track Poll :: Remain highest ranked Atlantic 10 team in the Mid-Atlantic Division. Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site. (Goduquesne.com)
Guests at White House dinner for Italian PM Oct 14, 2008
Dr. John J. DeGioia, president, Georgetown University, and Theresa DeGioia ... Francesco Nuschese, president, Georgetown Entertainment Group and Joseph Robert, Jr.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Therapy helps hard-to-transplant get a new kidney Oct 14, 2008
That's crucial, because "your chance of getting successfully transplanted decreases with time," says Dr. Keith Melancon of Georgetown University Hospital, Preloh's surgeon and a leader in the small but growing field of incompatible kidney transplants ... Cynthia Preloh, with her husband Brian Preloh, rests in her hospital room after a kidney transplant at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 ... Back at Georgetown, Cynthia Preloh, 50, had been told to expect a... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Single-Game Tickets For Irish Home Men's Basketball Games Available Beginning October 15 Oct 14, 2008
00 are available for the Delaware State (December 20), Savannah State (December 22), Georgetown (January 5) and Seton Hall (January 10). 2008-09 Team Info. (Und.com)
'It's a Girl!' Oct 14, 2008
" Remain CalmBefore economic panic takes hold of every American (after all, Rep. Virginia Foxx, North Carolina Republican, said "I don't think it is too much of a stretch to say this may be the day America died"), we call attention to former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's recent pledge to the Georgetown University Law Center: "Trust will eventually re-emerge as investors dip hesitantly back into the marketplace [and] from that point, history tells us, financial and economic... (Human Events Online)
#1 Irish Head To Villanova For Sunday Afternoon Contest Oct 13, 2008
The Irish (13-0, 6-0) picked up their fifth win over a ranked opponent this season with a 3-1 victory at No. 17/16 Georgetown on Friday afternoon ... 21/12 Santa Clara, at No. 3/2 North Carolina, vs. No. 12/11 Duke, at No. 17/16 Penn State and at No. 17/16 Georgetown), with the first three in that series coming in succession and the last four all coming away from home ... Beasts Of The BIG EAST Following Friday's win at No. 17/16 Georgetown, Notre Dame now owns a school-record 44-game unbeaten... (Und.com)
President Bush Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Oct 10, 2008
Karina says, "My dad went from garbage picking in Mexico to having a daughter going to Georgetown." Karina, thank you for coming. (Applause. (White House News Releases)
Coping with a crazy-making economy Oct 10, 2008
I e-mailed a copy of the transcript to Alan Levitin, the Georgetown University bankruptcy and commercial expert whose views on the plan. Levitin had originally assumed that McCain s plan involved some sort of write-down of the value of the mortgage loans to reflect depressed home values. (Salon)
Delaware Woman 'Back From the Dead' Sues Hospital Oct 8, 2008
Judith Johnson, 61, of Georgetown, Del. was actually having a heart attack when she arrived at the hospital in May 2007. (Fox News)
Bucknell Football Returns Home to Host Hofstra Saturday Oct 8, 2008
Up NextBucknell looks to go 3-0 on the road this year when it travels to Georgetown next Saturday, Oct. 18. Kickoff for the contest is slated for 1 p.m. The two teams have split their last four meetings, while the Bison hold the overall edge in the series, 10-9-1. (Bucknellbison.com)
Bulldogs Seek First Ivy Win Oct 8, 2008
had a career day against Georgetown to earn the award. Forney (see Jack Warhola's photo) finished with 4-136 and two scores. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Women's Cross Country Ranked #12 by US Track & Field and Cross Country Association Oct 8, 2008
Women's Cross Country Ranked #12 by US Track and Cross Country Association :: Dukes move up one spot from last week. Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site. (Goduquesne.com)
More Coverage: Lafayette News Stand Oct 6, 2008
Lafayette hasn't played since handing Georgetown a 24-6 defeat on Sept. 13 ... But Goldsmith, a 6-foot-3, 225-pound sophomore linebacker for Lafayette's undefeated Leopards, said Tuesday he wrote the dates on his arm following the Georgetown game ''to remind me what I had to go through ... For Lafayette, which won its second game of 2008 on Saturday night 24-6 over Georgetown, the bye week begins now. (Goleopards.com)
High Court to Hear Arguments on ERISA Beneficiary Designation Oct 4, 2008
Part of his preparations for arguments included an hourlong moot court on Oct. 2 at the Supreme Court Institute of the Georgetown University School of Law. Kari argues in her May 8 brief on the merits to the Supreme Court that this case involves a waiver of benefits, not an assignment or alienation of pension benefits under ERISA's anti-alienation provision, 29 U.S.C. 1056(d)(1). (Law.com)
Weekly Wrap: IU filling its future roster Oct 4, 2008
Georgetown has proven it can flex its recruiting muscle around the Washington D.C. area. The Hoyas struck again when of Georgetown Prep pledged to the school. (Marquette Sports -- Rivals.com)
News from MSU Media Relations--October 3 Oct 3, 2008
On the mens side, 25 teams will be competing, including Michigan, which owns a national ranking of No. 8, along with No. 9 Georgetown and the No. 27 Fighting Irish. "The men have been running well, and they know this is a much higher quality meet," coach Steve Dudley said. (GenesPage.com)
Palin, Biden vice presidential debate gives her chance to come back in polls Oct 3, 2008
And in a testy exchange with the Des Moines Register editorial board Tuesday, amid questions about Palin s credentials, McCain replied, If there s a Georgetown cocktail party person who, quote, calls himself a conservative who doesn t like her, good luck. Palin has echoed the anti-Washington sentiment, telling Couric the tough coverage she s received is attributable to media elite, the Washington elite not knowing who she is, rather than her gender. (Charles City Press, IO)
General Releases Oct 3, 2008
- Two Patriot League Soccer Student-Athletes Honored by ECAC - Patriot League and Holy Cross Host Second Annual Meeting of Chief Academic Officers - 2007-08 Television Schedule - Engle Named Army Head Coach of Cross Country and Track and Field Programs - Patriot League in the 2008 Summer Olympics - Pool Play Concludes for Holden, Tran - Patriot League in the 2008 Summer Olympics - Glenister Wins 50-Meter Freestyle Heat, Holden Shines for Russia - Patriot League in the 2008 Summer Olympics - Tran... (Patriotleague.com)
Bulldogs Open Ivy Season at Cornell Sep 24, 2008
Eight Bulldogs were involved in their first collegiate scores and the Yale offense reeled off 498 yards in a 47-7 win over Georgetown last Saturday. The Elis defense, which picked off three passes, held Georgetown to 46 net rushing yards ... Abare, who led the Blue with seven solo stops against Georgetown, has six career interceptions, including two for scores. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
ROUGHRIDER MARATHON: Complete results Sep 21, 2008
John Crilly, Georgetown, Texas, 4:39:12. 103. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Notre Dame Returns Home For Golden Dome Invitational Sep 19, 2008
The Irish head into BIG EAST Conference play after this weekend's Golden Dome Invitational. Irish look to bounce back after dropping three matches to ranked opponents at Minnesota's Diet Coke Classic. (Und.com)
New Pathway For Malaria Infection Discovered Sep 16, 2008
18, 2006) Scientists at Georgetown University are describing the first use of a new microscope technology to capture images of live malaria parasites inside human red blood cells. They say the advance could be. (Science Daily)
Bulldogs Kick Off 2008 With Georgetown Sep 16, 2008
- The official unveiling of the 2008 Yale Football Team takes place this Saturday at 12:30 when Patriot League foe Georgetown (1-1) comes to Yale Bowl and the Class of 1954 Field ... The first-ever meeting was a 28-14 Yale win a year ago at Georgetown ... Georgetown, which beat Howard 12-7 in its opener, lost last Saturday at Lafayette, 24-6. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Patriot League Field Hockey Release - 9.15.08 Sep 16, 2008
New Vernon, N.J. In her first career start, Stefaniwsky earned the first win of her career in goal as Lehigh defeated Georgetown, 4-1 ... Had three goals against Georgetown and added one against No. 17 Princeton ... Lehigh Junior Kelly Fox netted a hat trick in Lehigh's 4-1 win over Georgetown. (Patriotleague.com)
Stanford microbiologist earns Lasker award Sep 14, 2008
Graduate stints at the University of Michigan, Brown University and Georgetown University followed. Throughout his career, Falkow has zeroed in on how micro-organisms manage to outwit human defense systems. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Terps face third-straight top 10... Sep 13, 2008
AU is coming off a 3-1 setback to No. 15 Duke and is 2-2 on the season, while NU has won three in a row, including a 3-0 decision over Georgetown on Thursday at the Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex. The Wildcats are 3-2 so far. (Umterps.com)
Top 65 Countdown No. 34 Siena Sep 13, 2008
Siena will play in the Old Spice Classic in Orlando against Tennessee and then either Georgetown or Wichita State. Games at Pittsburgh and Kansas loom in December and January, plus there's a BracketBuster game in February. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Opening League Contest, Two Games Against Ranked Opponents Highlight Patriot League Football Saturday Sep 13, 2008
Andy Romans leads Lafayette in the Patriot League opener at home against Georgetown on Saturday at 6 p.m. ... Georgetown Travels to Lafayette in Patriot League Opener ... Lafayette and Georgetown will battle for the early lead in the Patriot League standings, with the Leopards hosting the Hoyas in a 6 p.m. kickoff. (Patriotleague.com)
