Casino nonprofit gives $1 million in grants (Albert Lea Tribune)

NORTHWOOD, Iowa — The Worth County Development Authority recently gave out about more than $1 million in grants during its fifth grant round.

Grants awarded to teachers (Plano Courier)

The prize patrol was out in full force Thursday morning, making surprise visits to Plano schools and awarding 56 grants totaling $66,000 to Plano ISD teachers.

Archive (Greater Kashmir)

Dear Editor The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) grants the military wide powers of arrest, the right to shoot to kill, and to destroy property in counterinsurgency operations.

Entries: 2009 Inspiration Awards/Bob Costas Grants for Teaching of Writing (PNN)

The College Board seeks applications for the 2009 Inspiration Awards and the Bob Costas Grants for the Teaching of Writing. Applications are available now. Deadlines for both programs are Nov. 21, 2008, 5 p.m. Eastern time.

'Rituals and scriptures must not be taken literally, but in the context of the day' (rediff.com)

Manoj K Jain is an infectious disease physician, a writer, and a national leader in health-care quality improvement. Memphis-based Jain, 45, also writes for publications including The Washington Post.