For the entire month of August, while U.S. troops are fighting and dying, the Iraqi parliament will be on a much-needed vacation. Read more...
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July 29, 9:54 pm
When nothing is going according to plan, take a vacation
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July 29, 9:52 pm
Editorial: Don’t drop subjects to raise test scores
As a result of the No Child Left Behind Act, nearly half of the nation's school districts have unwisely decreased class time focusing on subjects like social science and art, while increasing the daily class time spent on reading and math. Read more...
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July 29, 9:51 pm
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July 29, 9:50 pm
Potter’s done ““ but go ahead, keep reading
I spent this past weekend indulging in what some might call a reclusive and nerdy passion. My Friday night and better part of Saturday was consumed with my devouring of a giant novel the size of my fist. Read more...
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July 22, 9:07 pm
Eliminating poverty is not the cure for AIDS
AIDS is way hip this summer. Read more...
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July 22, 9:04 pm
Editorial: Fix public education from the bottom up
During last week's University of California Board of Regents meeting, a discussion on changing the current UC high school curriculum requirement in order to increase minority student enrollment shed light on a deeply rooted problem in California's K-12 education system. Read more...
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July 22, 9:03 pm
When picking a career, try thinking outside the box
College career counselors assist students with obvious choices like doctor, lawyer and accountant. Read more...