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...cells on other parts of the penis; because they are also closer to the epithelial surface and at higher risk for tears during intercourse, they increase susceptibility to infection. Removal of the foreskin further lowers men's odds of developing genital ulcers (from diseases such as syphilis), which in turn lowers their vulnerability to H.I.V. during intercourse. In theory, circumcision should be protective for all men who participate in insertive sex, including heterosexual men and men who have sex with...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: New Debate Over Circumcision, HIV Reduction | 10/7/2008 | See Source »

...effective predictor, the SAT-optional trend is at least due in part to a favorite claim of social justice types: that the SAT discriminates against students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. For proponents of this claim, such a statement from the venerable Fitzsimmons is an exciting turn. However, there is simply a lack of compelling evidence to suggest that the SAT caters dramatically toward students with financial means. That so many participants of this particular educational debate have become fixed on making this a class war is unfortunate, and it begins to reflect the degree to which our culture of political...

Author: By Lucy M. Caldwell | Title: Speaking Truth To Test Scores | 10/7/2008 | See Source »

...Crimson (2-7, 1-1 CWPA) may not have done as well as it has wanted in the past several games, but the team has taken steps to turn these learning experiences into growth. The co-captains understand that even losses have their significance, realizing that their team has tremendous potential, as they push themselves to improve along with...

Author: By Ricky Liu, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Tune and Connolly’s Leadership Keeps Harvard Afloat | 10/7/2008 | See Source »

...McCain is a much better debate performer than is commonly acknowledged, but he would have to turn in his all-time best national performance to give his candidacy the kind of significant boost that it needs right now. And McCain's task has been made even more difficult by the sour, stumbling manner in which his campaign has operated in the past few days...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Can McCain Turn the Tide in Debate No. 2? | 10/7/2008 | See Source »

...Fully warned about the impending McCain attack strategy, moreover, it is a safe bet that Obama in the debate will turn his cheek away from McCain, all the while metaphorically punching him hard for going negative and charging that the Republican is paying insufficient attention to the economic crisis and other pressing real-world issues...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Can McCain Turn the Tide in Debate No. 2? | 10/7/2008 | See Source »

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