Predictor of Success
Pretend you are a college admissions officer and take this test, offered by Clifford Adelman, senior research analyst at the Department of Education. Which of these criteria is most likely to predict whether a high school student will go on to earn a bachelors degree: a) grade-point average, b) test scores or c) quality of the high schools curriculum? The answer is c by a wide margin, according to a new report by Mr. Adelman. And yet curriculum is the factor least likely to be discussed, Mr. Adelman wrote. The impact of a solidly academic high school curriculum on getting a degree is especially pronounced for black and Hispanic students, and more so than any other pre-college indicator, he found.. Education Dept senior research analyst Clifford Adelman comments on importance of high schools curriculum in determining whether student will go on to earn bachelors degree (S)
5 Seconds of Summers MICHAEL CLIFFORDs Hair Catches On.
Were hoping Michael Clifford is okay after a freak accident on stage at the 5 Seconds of Summer concert at.
5 Seconds Of Summers MICHAEL CLIFFORD Treated For Burns.
5 Seconds Of Summers Michael Clifford has posted a photo of his bandaged face from hospital after he was burned by onstage fire. Reports say Michael was taken to hospital after the incident, but has since tweeted the��.
Michael Clifford Dyes His Hair Black
Michael Clifford is known for his ever-changing rainbow hair colors, but his newest makeover might be one of his most toned-down looks yet. The 5 Seconds of Summer cutie showed off a dark, inky black hair color in a new Instagram selfie, and even the .
Officer Drops Charge on Ignored Confession
A New York City police officer has recanted his charge that several detectives refused to hear a murder confession from a man who was later accused in last months slaying of five people in a Bronx shoe store, the police said yesterday. The retraction put to rest an investigation into whether the 47th Precinct detective squad inadvertently released Michael Vernon, thereby failing to prevent the Dec. 19 shooting spree at the Little Chester Shoes store on White Plains Road.
WHERES THE BEEF? ALL OVER OWN
All kidding aside, Clifford Freeman is just astounded. He started out to write a few clever lines that would sell some hamburgers, and now his jottings are grist for humor mills from the playground to the pulpit. A copywriter for Dancer Fitzgerald Sample, a Manhattan-based advertising agency, Mr. Freeman is the author of a television commercial for the Wendys hamburger chain.
Umbrage Over Scottish Museums Decor
LEAD: To a casual observer it may seem to involve not a great deal more than the addition of a few pieces of antique furniture, carpets and the covering of walls in richly colored fabrics. Still, the continuing redesign of the National Gallery of Scotland is prompting heated debate in this ancient city and throughout
5 Seconds of Summers MICHAEL CLIFFORD Catches On Fire at.
Pop band 5 Seconds of Summer aka 5SOS was forced to cut short its show at Londons Wembley Arena on Saturday, June 13, after guitarist Michael Clifford was burned by pyrotechnics.
5SOSs MICHAEL CLIFFORD did a majestic backwards fall on stage last night
Seeing as were about as graceful as a squashed cheeseburger, we probably shouldnt laugh so much at celebs falling over. Its just ALWAYS REALLY FUNNY, okay? And last night, 5SOSs Michael Clifford did the most majestic backwards tumble the world .
AT THE THEATRE
Being full of solicitude for the tired business man, Mike Todd has put together an old-fashioned girlie-girlie carnival, Peep Show, which opened at the Winter Garden last evening.
MICHAEL CLIFFORD of 5SOS Seriously Burned During Show.
20 year old Michael Clifford sustained burn injuries to his face this evening (14 June) after walking into a pyrotechnic display during a show in London. The 5 Seconds of Summer member was performing the encore to their��.
Did MICHAEL CLIFFORD Dye His Hair Again?
Michael Clifford is the king of hair dye, and when he showed off a bold jet-black hair makeover, we immediately loved his new rockstar look. But his 5 Seconds of Summer bandmate Ashton Irwin shared some pics from the bands current tour that totally.
Air Force Veteran Pleads Not Guilty in ISIS Case
Tairod Nathan Webster Pugh is accused of attempting to provide support to terrorists while he was in the Middle East.. New Jersey Air Force veteran Tairod Nathan Webster Pugh pleads not guilty to charges that he tried to support the Islamic State; prosecutors say that Pugh planned to travel to Syria and join the Islamic State during trip to Middle East, before he was stopped by suspicious Turkish authorities.
Alter The Press!: 5 Seconds of Summers Michael Clifford.
5 Seconds of Summer were forced to cut short their concert in London today (June 13) after guitarist Michael Clifford was injured by pyrotechnics. The news made #GETWELLSOONMICHAEL a trending topic on twitter��.
5SOS: Ashton Irwins BUTT? and Michael Clifford never expected so much!
Michael Clifford got a little bit emotional when his band, 5 Seconds Of Summer, played at the Radio 1 Big Weekend in Norwich last weekend. The star had just finished a gruelling leg of his Rock Out With Your Socks Out world tour, so it could have been.
5 Seconds of Summer star MICHAEL CLIFFORD burned in.
PUNK rockers 5 Seconds of Summer have been forced to stop their Wembley Arena show after Michael Cliffords hair was apparently set on fire by a pyrotechnic.
Officer Indicted in Crime Ring Eluded Detection With a Little Help
A police officer accused last year of taking bribes from reputed organized crime figures in Chinatown escaped detection for about a year with the help of a source deep inside the Police Departments Internal Affairs Bureau, law enforcement officials said. The officials said they know the identify of the Internal Affairs officer who they believe provided inside information to Detective Michael Lee, one of the defendants in a sweeping Federal indictment returned yesterday. They said the officer, whom they would not name, could soon be suspended and arrested. Investigators believe the Internal Affairs investigator passed on the information as a favor to a friend. There is no evidence, the investigators said, that anything but friendship was involved.
MICHAEL CLIFFORD, guitarist from 5 Seconds of Summer, burned
LONDON ��� Australian pop band 5 Seconds of Summer cut short a concert in London on Saturday after guitarist Michael Clifford was injured by pyrotechnics. The news made #GETWELLSOONMICHAEL a trending topic on��.
Pete Wentz prank calls MICHAEL CLIFFORD AND Dan Howell in epic game of Call or.
If you fancy feeling you entire soul turn inside out with second-hand cringing this afternoon then youve come to the right place, because two of the worlds most awkward but best humans YouTuber Dan Howell and 5SOSs Michael Clifford have been on Call .
5 Seconds of Summer Guitarist MICHAEL CLIFFORD Shows Off Burn Injury After.
Members of 5 Seconds of Summer experienced quite the scary concert Saturday night. While performing to a sold-out crowd at the Wembley Arena in London, guitarist Michael Clifford found himself severely injured by pyrotechnics while rocking out to one.
Discontent With Chief Is Seen in Votes by Wal-Mart Shareholders
The shareholders’ vote tallies will not force any change at Wal-Mart, but they highlight support for several proposals regarding broader disclosure and changes to the board.. Breakdown of Wal-Mart shareholders’ vote tallies show sustained opposition among some outside shareholders to company’s chief executive Michael T Duke, and highlight support for several proposals regarding broader disclosure and changes to the board.
One Directions Louis Tomlinson sends love to 5SOS MICHAEL CLIFFORD!
Louis Tomlinson has proved that he hasnt forgotten the 5 Seconds Of Summer boys and tonight he tweeted the stars as they kick off the UK leg of their Rock Out With Your Socks Out tour. The One Direction hunk does part own the Australian band, so we.
2 Ex-Officers of 30th Precinct Are Sentenced for Drug Deals
Two of the former police officers most deeply enmeshed in the sweeping scandal at the 30th Precinct in Harlem were sentenced yesterday for dealing drugs, illegally breaking into property and taking payoffs from narcotics dealers. One former officer, George Nova, 30, received a year in prison; the other, Michael Walsh, 35, was sentenced to three years.. Two of former police officers in sweeping scandal at 30th Precinct in Harlem are sentenced for dealing drugs, illegally breaking into property and taking payoffs from narcotics dealers; George Nova, 30, receives year in jail and Michael Walsh, 35, is sentenced to three years; prosecutors say they received more lenient sentence than five years recommended under Federal guidelines in return for providing information that led to prosecutions of most of 27 officers who have been convicted in aftermath of corruption investigation of 30th precinct (S)
Michael Clifford Updates Fans After Getting Burned On.
Looks like Michael Clifford will be a-ok! The 19-year-old 5 Seconds of Summer musician took to Twitter to update fans.
5 Seconds Of Summers Michael Clifford Burned By Fire.
5 Seconds Of Summer guitarist Michael Clifford says hes ���doing OK��� after his face was burned on Saturday when pyrotechnics hit him in the face during the bands show at Wembley Arena in London. The bans was��.
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Michael Clifford was injured during the second night of 5SOSs ROWYSO tour at Wembley Arena in London tonight, and its all kinds of scary. Before you get too worried, Ashton Irwin has confirmed that Mikey is ok, but is currently being seen to by a.
Hear Pete Wentz Hilariously Prank Call 5SOS Michael Clifford
Fall Out Boy frontman Pete Wentz hilariously prank calls Michael Clifford of 5 Seconds of Summer fame. Hear the terror in his voice!
Penney’s No. 2 Executive Is Departing After 8 Months as President of Struggling Retailer
After an eight-month tenure in which he oversaw a new marketing approach, Michael Francis is leaving the retailer.. J C Penney president Michael R Francis leaves after eight months.
The Luster Fades at First American
Although banking regulators are still puzzled by exactly who owns First American Bankshares Inc. of Washington and what connections it had with the recently closed Bank of Credit and Commerce International of Luxembourg, there is not much mystery about the banks business. With banks in Washington and six states and $11 billion in assets, enough to make it about the 50th-largest banking company in the country, First American is much like dozens of other regional banking companies, collecting consumer deposits and making loans to local businesses.
Michael Clifford and Camila Cabello Dating? - Hollywood Life
Camila Cabello, 18, and Michael Clifford, 19, have some explaining to do! The pair was reportedly spotted sneaking into The Nice Guy restaurant for dinner last week. These two obviously didnt want Harmonizers and 5SOS��.
5SOS Michael Clifford gets pranked by Fall Out Boys Pete Wentz [WATCH VIDEO]
It is not everyday that you prank call a new buddy you share a love for music with but that is what 5SOS vocalist Michael Clifford experienced when he was in for a surprise after having received a call from Pete Wentz who is the face of the band Fall.
Grimm’s Trial Delayed Until February
Representative Michael G. Grimm, a Staten Island Republican currently seeking re-election, faces federal fraud charges related to a Manhattan restaurant he ran.. Trial of Rep Michael G Grimm on federal fraud charges is postponed until well after election; Federal District Court Judge Pamela K Chen denies bid by Grimms lawyers to force prosecutors to turn over evidence based on claim of selective prosecution.
Progress Reported on Oil Plugging System
The big oil companies have a long way to go to recover from the BP well blowout that spilled millions of barrels of crude into the Gulf of Mexico. But on Thursday they took a step in the direction of drilling again by unveiling a new well-blowout plugging and spill containment system.. An oil consortiums plugging and spill containment system includes a capping stack that can fit over a well, contain the leak and pour chemical dispersants over the spill..
Ailing Tyson Continues to Prepare for Fight, but His Trainer Is Skeptical
An ailing Mike Tyson, who was given antibiotic shots on Friday but who was still reeling from the flu today, will nonetheless depart Sunday for Memphis and his fight next Saturday with Clifford Etienne. Tysons new trainer, Freddie Roach, will not.. Mike Tyson has flu but will still fight Clifford Etienne in Memphis (Tenn) (M)
TODD WILL MODIFY 6 SCENES IN SHOW; Producer Asked by License Commissioner to Eliminate All Bumps and Grinds
Five scenes in Michael Todds recently opened musical offering, Peep Show, will be modified in accordance with the wishes of License Commissioner Edward T. McCaffrey, who attended the shows opening night performance on Wednesday and objected to the bumps and grinds therein.. Michael Todds Peep Show: Todd to revise several scenes in accordance with License Comr McCaffreys request
5 Seconds of Summers Michael Clifford tweets hes ok after.
Michael Clifford of Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer was performing with the band at Wembley Arena last night when his mane suddenly went up in flames after he stood too close to a pyrotechnic.
5SOS: Ashton Irwin and Michael Clifford make appeal to fans VIDEO
In a video that the lads ��� who are Ashton Irwin, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood and Luke Hemmings ��� posted to YouTube, Michael opened with, ���There are still tickets available, at Perth arena, so if you want to come down and see us, it would be awesome to .
See Why Zayn Malik and MICHAEL CLIFFORD Are Rainbow Hair Twins
Zayn Malik has recently taken up the art of rainbow hair. One minute his hair was green, then it was possibly orange, it was purple and now its white. With all this hair color switching going on, another singer immediately came to our minds: Michael.
5 Seconds of Summer Guitarist Michael Clifford Injured in.
(CNN) ��� Australian pop band 5 Seconds of Summer cut short a concert in London on Saturday after guitarist Michael Clifford was injured by pyrotechnics. The news made #GETWELLSOONMICHAEL a trending topic on��.
States Begin Action on Subprime Lending
The governor of North Carolina signed legislation that would protect subprime borrowers from highly risky adjustable-rate mortgages.
In Blessing Gay Unions, Bishop Courts a Schism
MICHAEL INGHAM may not aspire to be a modern day Martin Luther, but he just might be one. After an unorthodox decade as Anglican bishop of the greater Vancouver area, and years of soul-searching debates and votes within his diocese, in May he became the first bishop in the Anglican Church to bless same-sex unions.. in bles
Staten Island Congressman Facing Trial Says Charges Are Political
Lawyers for Representative Michael G. Grimm indicated that they would argue that he was unfairly singled out when he goes on trial for fraud.. Lawyers for Staten Island Republican Rep Michael G Grimm are using so-called selective prosecution defense, arguing that he was unfairly singled out for prosecution on federal fraud charges because of politics and grudges.
5SOS Michael Clifford pulls out from Rock Out With Your Socks Out Tour
5SOS Michael Clifford took to Twitter recently apologising for not being able to jump around and thanking Leeds for being an amazing crowd. For his injury, it seems the medics might have advised him to apply ice on it so that his injury wont get out.
Scary Moment: Guitarist for Teen Fave Band 5 Seconds of.
The guitarist for Australian teen fave band 5 Seconds of Summer was burned by onstage pyrotechnics during the pop-punk groups Saturday night show in London. Michael Clifford seemed to stride too close to a column of��.
5SOS fans confused and annoyed by MICHAEL CLIFFORD, but why?
Yesterday, 5 Seconds of Summer star Michael Clifford left fans worried and even angry after he posted a rather mysterious message on social networking site, Twitter. He wrote, ���Hope all the people we saw when we were out today are safe after that crazy .
In Big Re-election Fight, Glenn Tests Hero Image
For 16 years, Senator John Glenn, space man and movie hero, was the untouchable icon of Ohio politics. But then came the Keating Five scandal, a souring public mood against Congress and now a blistering political advertising campaign characterizing him as another Senate hack. As a result, Mr. Glenn is facing the first serious re-election challenge of his career. His Republican opponent, Lieut. Gov. Michael DeWine, is well financed, articulate and aggressive.
Wal-Mart Yearly Meeting Follows a Narrow Script
Wal-Mart’s annual shareholders meeting extolled the value of its employees, and largely ignored the issues that some investors and activists were complaining about.. Walmarts annual shareholders meeting extols value of its employees, but investors and activists say company is largely ignoring issues being complained about, specifically thin staffing and low wages.
5SOS MICHAEL CLIFFORD Quits Rock Out With Your Socks Out Tour; Luke.
5SOS Michael Clifford will no longer be part of the ���Rock Out With Your Socks Out��� tour. Several reports claim that the band member has sprained his ankle which could mean that he might have to pull out of the remaining performances. Like Us on.
5SOS Star Michael Cliffords Hair Catches Fire On Stage.
. CAUGHT FIRE last night. Poor Michael Cliffords hair went up in flames after he apparently wandered into the path of a pyrotechnic flamethrower used during the last song of their main set at Wembleys SSE Arena.
5SOS Fans are worried about Michael Clifford after he burned hair during gig
It seems 5 Seconds of Summer were forced to cut short their Wembley gig on Saturday night after Michael Clifford was injured when his hair appeared to catch fire. Fan footage from the gig posted on Twitter show Michael leaving the stage with smoke.
5 Seconds Of Summer Guitarist MICHAEL CLIFFORD Catches.
Aussie pop-punk outfit 5 Seconds Of Summer have had to cancel a London show midway through, after guitarist Michael Clifford got too close to a pyrotechnics display, momentarily catching alight. Footage of the incident��.
5SOS: MICHAEL CLIFFORDs most fun night but Ashton Irwin wants to go home!
Michael Clifford is certainly enjoying his time in the UK and last night he just LOVED performing for fans in Manchester, England. The 5 Seconds Of Summer star is in the middle of his Rock Out With Your Socks out tour and having completed his shows in .