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...attempt to pressure students into reporting their peers for cheating, certain schools, like Duke University, will penalize students who fail to report cheating that they see. A more effective policy, however, would have a much lighter punishment for a “minor” or “questionable” first offense. This policy might encourage students and professors to report incidents, knowing that if it is was a mistake or confusion, the student won’t be expelled and knowing that if they are reporting a repeat offender, they may be dealing the final blow...
...Bill Gates says that tablet PCs will replace ordinary laptops in five years. No doubt his prediction is based on the anticipation of lighter, cheaper, simpler versions to come. Manufacturers are close to producing sleek handheld devices that function less like computers and more like wireless electronic books, which can be used for Web surfing, e-mailing, and for reading newspapers, books and periodicals. Tablet technology isn't there yet, but the day will come when you'll finally be able to download TIME on a tablet - and, yes, take it into the bathroom...
...counter of the Quincy Grille—that quintessentially American late-night kick-it spot with burgers, shakes and fries—he is oceans away. He stands behind a sushi bar draped in Japanese floral tapestry, lit by a calligraphied paper lamp and boasting a menu of lighter, more novel fare. Here he is Chef “Niku,” master of Sushi Sunday...
...chewing Trident gum and spitting into the bushes in an attempt to lose six pounds of water weight and move down a weight class. He failed, and so had to lift a 32-kilogram (about 70 pounds) kettlebells while Mondragon competed with a kettlebell 8 kilograms (about 17 pounds) lighter...
...Sometimes more reps with the lighter weights are more punishing,” Clower said. He snatched the kettlebell 20 times with each arm while Mondragon performed the movement 30 times on each side...