By Lofton, Lynn This is a good year to be graduating with a major in banking and finance. The state's universities are reporting positive job results for 2008 spring graduates.

By Okoye, Nnamdi S Okecha, Rita Ebele The study examined the interaction of logical reasoning ability (cognitive development) and socio-economic status on achievement in genetics amongst secondary school students in Nigeria.

By Okoye, Nnamdi S The study investigated the Delta State University, Abraka, Students' concept of the "effective teacher". A sample of 200 second year university students selected from four faculties were asked to select three most important characteristics of a good teacher from a list of ten.

By Jeter, Lynne JACKSON - Laura Buelow Jones can honestly say she was a holiday Turkey baby. Born on December 31, 1966, in Izmir, Turkey, to Ed Buelow, a military man, and his wife, Carol, the family moved to Vicksburg when she was two years old.

By Jimmie Covington covington@desotoappealcom Using music, cha-cha dance steps and x and y coordinates marked by string on the floor, teacher Michelle Corbin led an eighth-grade class through a mathematical exercise at Horn Lake Middle School.