The web still nets a zero in HSC Aug 21, 2008
The board's general manager, John Bennett, said 2008 Higher School Certificate students are reminded "that by taking such devices into the exam room they would risk a zero mark in the course". The acting Minister for Education, John Hatzistergos, said NSW was the first jurisdiction in Australia to connect its entire public school system to the internet. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Keyboard kids losing art of handwriting Jul 28, 2008
The general manager, John Bennett, said the board was not looking for immediate change. "It is unlikely computers would be suitable for exams in all subjects, but we anticipate that in five years we will see computers used for some parts of some exams.". (Sydney Morning Herald)
Money trumped history in museum plans Feb 27, 2008
JOHN BENNETT San Francisco. Editor - I used to love Ralph Nader, initially for all of the public information he provided, which I found useful in my own life and that of my family. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Bush gets assessment from U.S. mentors to Iraqis Jan 9, 2008
John Bennett, leader of a Baghdad PRT embedded with the 101st Airborne Division, said a key informant was assassinated earlier Tuesday, most likely by al-Qaida in Iraq. "We are getting more information, but it does come at a cost," he said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Iowa Legislature to consider construction of new prison Jan 8, 2008
Some facilities at the current prison would continue to operate, including a special needs unit for inmates with mental health and clinical care needs, which opened in August 2002 and a medium security dormitory called the John Bennett Center, built in 1963. In addition, the recommendations included 51 million for an expansion at the women's prison in Mitchellville to consolidate women's corrections programs there; 25. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Live Earth wraps up, touted as massive success Jul 9, 2007
"Concerts like this in the past have stimulated a great deal of interest and support for different issues as we've gone through the last couple decades," John Bennett of the Sierra Club told CTV Newsnet on Sunday. "I'm pretty confident that having an event like this will lead to greater awareness among Canadians and people around the world that there is a climate crisis.". (CTV.ca)
Town Council sees plan for wastewater control building Jan 19, 2007
Town attorney John Bennett said ARB approval is not required for the building, because a government is not legally subject to its own zoning ordinances. But he still recommended that the council seek guidance from ARB members. (The Burke Times, VA)
Lansing officials put DeSoto project on hold Dec 27, 2006
The council also re-appointed John Bennett and Dale Bohannon to the Lansing Tree Board until Dec. 31, 2009. n Licenses The council approved cereal malt beverage licenses for Daniel s Barbecue, Petro Deli, Pizza Hut and Wood Oil Company. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Town raises water rates Oct 21, 2006
Town Attorney John Bennett asked Clark about the necessary easements and permits from property owners and the Virginia Department of Transportation for the burial of system pipes required for the project. "It would be good to get a head start on this," he said. (The Burke Times, VA)
ANDERSON, Marjorie Sep 26, 2006
Born July 2, 1926, in Hollywood, CA. She was the only child of Ruth Virginia Buck and John Bennett Anderson. Being a child of the depression, Jean always remained frugal, well-aware that times could change without warning. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Obituaries -- May 11, 2006 May 11, 2006
Arrangements were made through John Bennett Funeral Home, 91 North Cliff St., Ansonia. Burial was in St. Michael Cemetery. (Milford Mirror, CT)
