Virginia students rank #3 in nation on AP exams - WSLS

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Virginia students rank #3 in nation on AP exams WSLS ... for college credit on the rigorous tests. The College Board reports that 25.6 percent of the commonwealth's 2011 graduating seniors earned a qualifying score on at least one AP exam, compared with 18.1 percent for public school students nationwide. Maryland HS Seniors s Rank No. 1 For Advanced Placement ScoresCBS Local More Georgia students taking AP classes and passing examsAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog) KG schools make strides in AP studiesFredericksburg.com (blog) WDBJ7 -Deseret News all 118 news articles »

Md., Va. students rank in the top 3 for AP scores - WTOP

Md., Va. students rank in the top 3 for AP scores WTOP The state ranks No.1 in AP scoring, according to a new report. More than a quarter of the state's high school graduates -- 27.9 percent -- head off to college with at least a 3 or above, according to a new report. In Virginia, students rank third ... and more »

TEXT-S&P rates AT&T notes 'A-' - Reuters

TEXT-S&P rates AT&T notes 'A-' Reuters Therefore, we do not expect this transaction to materially impact key credit measures for more than a temporary period. The 'A-' long-term corporate credit rating on AT&T remains unchanged, as do the 'A-2' short-term rating and the stable rating ... and more »

Power Ranking the Greatest Coaching Trees in NFL History - Bleacher Report

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Power Ranking the Greatest Coaching Trees in NFL History Bleacher Report So, here's to power ranking the best coaching trees in NFL history. Before we begin, here are some of the greatest coaches in NFL history however, their predecessors weren't nearly as successful. The greatest coach to ever live didn't have someone ... and more »

Fitch Solutions: Computer Sciences' CDS Come Out 82% Ahead of Earnings - MarketWatch (press release)

Fitch Solutions: Computer Sciences' CDS Come Out 82% Ahead of Earnings MarketWatch (press release) Credit spreads have tightened over the last three months, with the five-year point tightening from 637 basis points (bps) to 440 bps, a decrease of -31%. The liquidity score on Amkor Technology, Inc. increased from 7.29 to 7.32 over the three-month ... and more »

TEXT-Fitch rates AMC Entertainment - Reuters

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TEXT-Fitch rates AMC Entertainment Reuters RATING DRIVERS: --Evidence over the next 12 to 24 months that credit metrics (interest coverage and EBITDA margins) have improved could lead to a stabilization of the ratings. --An attendance decline at AMC in excess of 5% and/or interest coverage ... TEXT-Fitch rates Enterprise Products Operating LLCReuters UK Fitch Rates Proposed AMC Term Loan 'BB/RR1'; Outlook NegativeBusiness Wire (press release) all 211 news articles »

LeBron James: Ranking The Chosen One's Top 10 Dunks of All Time - Bleacher Report

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LeBron James: Ranking The Chosen One's Top 10 Dunks of All Time Bleacher Report You've got to give some credit to JJ Hixon though for actually trying to stop LeBron, although he had to know it wasn't actually going to happen. The degree of difficulty on this dunk isn't really that high, but the power that LeBron used to throw it ... and more »

TEXT-Fitch rates Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold proposed notes - Reuters

TEXT-Fitch rates Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold proposed notes Reuters We expect credit measures to remain strong for the rating, with the ratio of adjusted debt to EBITDA less than 1x, and the ratio of adjusted funds from operations (FFO) to total debt greater than 100%. Although the company has returned cash to ... and more »

Ranking the NFL's announce teams - CNN

Ranking the NFL's announce teams CNN Most of the credit here, in fact, goes to Eagle, who is as solid as they come on play-by-play duties. • Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski and Jon Gruden, ESPN: I know, I know. Gruden's insane, Jaws can be pedantic and Tirico loves to get off topic.

Ranking the presidents on the environment - UC Berkeley (blog)

Ranking the presidents on the environment UC Berkeley (blog) The chart ranks Carter as the most liberal of the post-1970 Democrats, followed by Clinton, and then Obama. It's hard to know how to rank these three in terms of environmental issues. The environment was not a core issue for any of them, ... and more »