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The 9 February 2012 edition of The Biz Quiz is now available. Good luck everyone!
Launch the Biz Quiz – 9 February 2012
Download printable version (pdf)
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Packt recently announced the release of Ext JS 4 First Look which is a practical step-by-step tutorial explaining the many new features of Ext JS 4 and how to use them. Written by Loiane Groner, the book is a guide to facilitate easy migration from Ext JS 3 to Ext JS 4.
Ext JS 4 is a pure JavaScript application framework that works everywhere from IE6 to Chrome 11. It enables developers to create the best cross-platform applications using nothing but a browser, and has a phenomenal API. It features expanded functionality, plugin-free charting, and a new MVC architecture making it the best Ext JS yet.
Ext JS 4 First Look starts off by introducing Ext JS 4, highlighting the differences between Ext JS 4 and the previous versions.
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A proposed new definition of autism could exclude many people now classified as having the disorder.
News reports from around the country say that the definition of the disability is being reassessed by a panel appointed by the American Psychiatric Association. The group is wrapping up work on the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which The New York Times reports is the manual’s first major revision in 17 years.
The Times talked to Dr. Fred R.
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You might not know it, but I maintain a Google calendar of higher ed events and conferences where I keep track of anything interesting for web and marketing teams working in universities and colleges.
Its a useful tool, but heres a selection (in chronological order) of the most interesting events with deadlines for registration, call for proposals and other interesting information like registration fees.
Web Redesign Bootcamp -3-Webinar Series February 7-9, 2012
What you need to know to get ready for your next web redesign This webinar series will feature 4 great higher ed web redesign experts: Stewart Foss (eduStyle), Mike Richwalsky (JCU), Shelby Thayer and Dave Housley (Penn State University).
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Most students need help paying for college, but where does financial aid come from and how do you get it? Billions of dollars are used to finance higher education each year; in 2009-10 alone, $199.2 billion was awarded to students in the form of grants, in addition to another $8.5 billion in state and private loans. Want to see some numbers? Here’s a breakdown of college financial aid: where it comes from, where it goes and all the other details.
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