Study finds frequent feedback beats final exams for college success
Harvard researchers report that college students prefer periodic tests, in-class summaries, and mid course feedback over large final exams. The study notes benefits from rewriting drafts, small study groups, and active student involvement, with gender differences in happiness about performance.
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Exorcism rites in New York draw film realisms
AP reports the New York Archdiocese held two exorcisms in a year and Cardinal O Connor praised The Exorcist as gruesomely authentic while priests note secrecy. Witnesses like Rev John Nicola describe the rituals as frightening yet largely unknowable, with roughly one exorcism every two years in the United States.
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Postal hikes to 30 cents face lengthy review
The U S Postal Service moves to add a nickel to mail rates with first class rising from 25 to 30 cents next year pending review by the independent Postal Rate Commission. Postmaster General Anthony M Frank cites a looming 1 6 billion loss and promises restraint in spending while opposing critics who urge private delivery competition.
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Fast food nutrition disclosure under pressure in US
Washington AP reports a consumer group pressures four major chains to honor a 1986 nutrition disclosure agreement. Michael Jacobson of the Center for Science in the Public Interest cites beef fat in fries and ground chicken skin in Chicken McNuggets as examples. The group cites limited availability of information brochures and says only Jack in the Box appears fully compliant across surveyed states.
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Supreme Court ruling spares NC death row inmates lives
The high court struck down the unanimity rule for mitigating factors, meaning as many as 70 condemned murderers must receive new sentencing hearings. The decision does not free any inmate, but requires new jury assessments of punishment. Central Prison in Raleigh houses 82 death row inmates. two women are also under death sentence.
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