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TNG: How do you feel about political decision-making in higher education? For example, appointments of university vice ...Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:09PMIbrahim Ahmad Bajunid: So far, political decision-making has been prudent, wise and consultative. Decisions may be made by the prime minister and the higher education minister, but there has been consultation with and input from academia in the selection process.

'Can't accept failure in schools'Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:09PMObama defends education policy, says without strong accountability, many schools will languish. Education policy - United States - Education - Barack Obama - President

Sherrod says she'll sue bloggerThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:09PMPresident Obama calls former USDA official's firing an overreaction to a "bogus controversy." Barack Obama - President - United States - History - United States Department of Agriculture

Audit committee and fraud-related riskThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:09PMFrom the weeks when I started writing this column I have noted with great concern that I was not talking about fraud risk considerations to the corporate audit committees.

Briefly In BusinessThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:09PMWells Fargo is conducting a summer food drive to collect donations for Second Harvest Food Bank. Collection bins will be placed in all 106 Wells Fargo Orange County locations including the bank at 260 Ocean Ave. The drive will be during July because donations typically drop dramatically during summer months.

Learn to surf this summerThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:08PMSchools' lessons cover surfing, water safety and awareness.

Air Force coach sees big season for Mountain WestThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:08PMLAS VEGAS -- In 2009, the Mountain West Conference went 25-16 against nonconference opponents, sent five teams to bowls and had three teams ranked among the top 18 squads in the nation at the end of the season. read more

Pac-10 steps up marketing effortThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:07PMLOS ANGELES -- About a year ago, when Larry Scott took over as commissioner of the Pacific 10 Conference, he quickly discovered the numbers didn't add up. read more

SPORTS SHORTSThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:05PMCompiled by Gary Herron RRHS briefs