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...coca outside the Andean region - where people have chewed or brewed coca in tea to stave off hunger and exhaustion for centuries - has been prohibited unless the cocaine alkaloid is removed. Few companies in the world have authorization to trade in the leaf and most are pharmaceutical companies that perform this decocainizing process. The most prominent is New Jersey-based Stepan Chemical Company which has been reported to supply Coca-Cola with its narcotic-free derivative. (Read about the anti-Red Bull: a drink that can calm you down...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Red Bull's New Cola: A Kick from Cocaine? | 5/25/2009 | See Source »

...seems irrelevant to me,” said Yvonne A. Yang ’11. “I’m not too concerned about it, because students will perform the same on exams regardless...

Author: By Wendy H. Chang and Manning Ding, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERSS | Title: Exam Proctors React to Job Cuts | 5/22/2009 | See Source »

...These exam proctors perform their duties with care. And this morning, some do them with a hint of nostalgia, as they’ve just been told it will be their last exam season...

Author: By Wendy H. Chang and Manning Ding, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERSS | Title: Exam Proctors React to Job Cuts | 5/22/2009 | See Source »

...resolution will not come easily or quickly, but policymakers and clinicians agree that increasing patient safety is the ultimate goal. "The key is that we don't want to injure patients," Johns says. "What can we do to make sure that even if [physicians are] fatigued, they can still perform at 100%? Let's do that study...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Are Medical Residents Worked Too Hard? | 5/21/2009 | See Source »

...both the East and West wings. Other longtime Chicago friends are occasional visitors and joined the Obamas for spring break, as they have for the past several years - but this year the gathering took place at Camp David. Among the traditions is a talent show, with everyone required to perform. This year Michelle demonstrated her skills with two hula hoops; Obama and the men sang "You Are the Sunshine of My Life." The visits typically include charades, singing, board games - although now that the Obamas are making use of the White House bowling alley and pool table, the other families...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Meaning of Michelle Obama | 5/21/2009 | See Source »

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