Government to take over student loans as private banks face loss
The Obama health care package includes a college lending overhaul shifting loans from private banks to the federal government. The move would terminate fees for banks and fund higher Pell Grants while easing loan repayment for some workers. It envisions $61 billion in 10 year savings and directs funds to community colleges and deficit reduction.
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Supersized Last Supper shows growing food in paintings
A study using computer analysis of 52 Last Supper depictions finds the main dish size up 69 percent, the plate 66 percent, and bread 23 percent from year 1000 to 2000. Researchers note trend may reflect long history of increasing food imagery beyond modern supersizing.
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Assessing Portion Sizes Across Media and Meals Debate
The April issue of the International Journal of Obesity features a study on images and paintings affecting portion size perception. Martin Binks of Duke University calls the science not very meaningful and cites real-world increases in restaurant portions. He suggests analyzing Super Bowl commercials as a truer snapshot of society's food relationship.
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Reading Scores Hold Steady Across Nation in 2009 NAEP
Fourth and eighth grade NAEP results show little overall growth with modest gains in some states and the District of Columbia. Fourth graders averaged 221 and eighth graders 264 on the 500-point scale. proficiency hovered around one third for both grades. Alaska, Iowa, New Mexico and Wyoming posted declines in fourth grade.
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