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Let the man take ‘the pill’
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Fifty years after “the pill” became available for women, the male birth control pill is approaching its final stages of development.
This new method of birth control is safe and effective, yet still offers...
Bigger, better batteries
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IBM is currently working on the development of a new type of battery. The technology is called lithium-air or lithium oxygen. Their goal is to create a powerful new battery for electric cars with...
Cellphones could help learning
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You know the routine — put down your notebook, pen, coffee cup and check your text messages before putting your cellphone away. You wouldn’t want to be distracted during the lecture, would you? ...
International Briefs
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Qu’ran burning threat ignites protests around the globe
Despite the cancellation of his plans to burn copies of the Qu’ran on Sept. 11, 2010, Rev. Terry Jones has sparked protests around the globe.
Almost 600...
Local Briefs
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Cellphone increases workload for 911 call centre
The increasing use of cellphones to dial 911 is putting stress on dispatchers.
Part of the problem is the increase of incidents such as accidental pocket...
City council race heats up in St. Norbert
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The race for city councillor in the St. Norbert ward is starting to heat up.
Both candidates, incumbent Justin Swandel and entrant Louise May, have managed to gain support, but Swandel told the Manitoban...
Don’t cheat, new DISC label brands academic dishonesty on transcript
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The new grade label DISC (discipline) will replace CW (compulsory withdrawal) on a student’s transcript, beside a letter grade, if they are forced to leave a class due to academic dishonesty.
Academic dishonesty includes activities...
