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Canadian university introduces grade worse than F to address cheatersF is the universal mark of failure, whether by cheating or by not studying or both. However one university in Canada is trying to change that. Simon Fraser University in Burnaby has introduced a grade known as ?FD? or ?failure with academic dishonesty?, to address cheaters directly.
New York Daily News Wednesday, August 19, 2009Bernie Madoff's revealed shortcomings a classic example of sweet revengeTelling the world that your ex has a teenie wiener might not sound like a classy way to get revenge, but when Bernie Madoff's alleged former mistress revealed his "shortcomings" in her book, she demonstrated a classic example of getting back.
New York Daily News Wednesday, August 19, 2009Ginger fried chicken for a proper picnicWhen chilled overnight, the marinated meat makes an excellent partner to picnic fare like Asian sesame noodles, traditional potato salad and even deviled eggs.
Seattle Post Intelligencer Wednesday, August 19, 2009'Bumpaholics': when women are addicted to pregnancyCelebs photographed cuddling one adorable infant after the next, plus infamous moms who steal the spotlight when they give birth to higher order multiples, are stoking the flames of pregnancy lust in some women, according to a recent Women's Health article.
New York Daily News Wednesday, August 19, 2009Woman 'pregnant' with 12 babies exposed as fraudA woman who said she is pregnant with a record-breaking 12 babies has been exposed as a fraud, with health officials in her home country of Tunisia saying she "has psychological problems," according to reports.
New York Daily News Wednesday, August 19, 2009Use of food stamps linked to weight gain: studyPacking on the pounds may be an unintended consequence of the U.S. Food Stamp Program, according to research that shows that getting food stamps may help contribute to obesity, at least among women.
New York Daily News Wednesday, August 19, 2009'Mad' style at home and workWant to bring "Mad Men" style into your home? Here's your guide.
Seattle Post Intelligencer Wednesday, August 19, 2009Composting in your kitchen: 5 easy containersIdeas for compostable containers.
Seattle Post Intelligencer Wednesday, August 19, 2009N.Y. Condos Back From Dead: Unreal EstateTwo properties in Manhattan suggest the moribund real estate market is slowly recovering.
The Street Wednesday, August 19, 2009Many baby boomers still getting high: gov't reportBaby boomers, now well into middle age, are still turning on to illegal drugs, doubling the rates of illicit drug use for the older generation, according to U.S. government statistics released on Wednesday.
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