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Pearson Jumps Into English Language Testing Market

Sep. 7, 2009
Pearson, the British publisher, has developed a test for English as a second language, seeking to compete with two nonprofit groups that currently dominate the fast-growing market.
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English language nears 1 million words

AUSTIN, Texas, May 6 (UPI) -- The English language will reach the 1 million word mark next month, researchers in Texas announced Wednesday.

Former U.S. Sen. Pearson dead at age 88

GLOUCESTER, Mass., Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Former U.S. Sen. James B. Pearson, R-Kan., has died of unidentified causes in Gloucester, Mass., at the age of 88, his wife says.

Former judge renews 'lost pants' lawsuit

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- Former Judge Roy Pearson has renewed his $54 million lawsuit against a Washington dry cleaners over a pair of lost pants.

'Combative' D.C. judge given pink slip

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- An administrative judge in Washington who unsuccessfully sued a dry cleaner for losing a pair of his pants has been fired for unrelated issues.

Judge appeals failed pants suit

WASHINGTON , Aug. 15 (UPI) -- A Washington judge who lost his suit against a D.C. drycleaner filed notice that he plans to appeal the decision to a higher court.

English language getting Chinese twist

BEIJING, Jan. 9 (UPI) -- A California-based consulting firm says China's rising global influence is extending to the English language.

Veritas buying Pearson unit for $600M

ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Veritas Capital Partners, a U.S. private equity group, is buying Pearson Government Solutions from Britain's Pearson PLC for about $600 million.

N.Y. told to change language testing

ALBANY, N.Y., July 11 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Education has warned New York that its testing for state disabled students and those learning English does not meet federal standards.

'Peck on the cheek' cost: $35,000

BRISTOL, England, Feb. 22 (UPI) -- A British postal worker who kissed a female acquaintance while on the job has been cleared of sexual assault and battery charges.

Using technology to cut traffic jams

, June 7 (UPI) -- According to futurologist Ian Pearson, cars in the future will be driven by technology and traffic jams will be a thing of the past.
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler