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...judge had ordered Spears to submit to twice-weekly drug and alcohol testing, undergo co-counseling with Federline and receive parent coaching. Spears' lawyer, Sorrell Trope, told People magazine the judge revoked custody after Spears failed to take a random drug test and provide a valid California driver's license. "That might do it, but probably not," says Orange County divorce attorney Jeffrey Lalloway. "California policy is to have frequent and continuing contact with both parents." (Trope was unavailable for comment). The ruling came after Spears' former bodyguard told the court and the Today show that he had seen...
When it comes to the standardized college admissions tests like the SAT and ACT, there’s a lot to gripe about. Beyond bringing additional stress to the admissions process, it is unclear that standardized tests are really fair or measure actual aptitude. Indeed, studies have shown that standardized test scores are less effective than things like high school grades at predicting academic performance in college, are correlated with the socioeconomic status of test takers, and are subject to the influence of coaching and private tutoring, luxuries only available to those who can afford them.Despite their many flaws, however...
...cost of applying to medical school is simply outrageous. A typical Harvard undergraduate, for example, can pay over six thousand dollars during the application process, shelling out money for test prep courses, application fees, and travel expenses for interviews. Applying to a single school costs at least $200, since the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) charges a $160 processing fee for the first application (and $30 dollars for each subsequent application), while most colleges’ secondary applications require additional processing fees of $50 to $100 dollars each...
...Obama, as part of this new political group, has the potential to change the entire demographic dynamic of politics for a long time. His candidacy provides the first big test for this new type of black leader nationally, and his results may portend future success or failure for others looking to similarly expand their representation and run for higher office...
...NBME previously agreed to grant Currier a second day of test time because she has dyslexia and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, conditions it considers covered...