The venerated AP Stylebook has just announced that it will now accept “it is hoped” as a definition for “hopefully,” in addition to the traditional “in a hopeful manner.” The historic Tweet: Read full article > >
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AP changes rules for “hopefully,” share your #Grammarpeeves
Stung by cases of cheating among Long Island high school students, the college entrance exams will now require students to upload photos when they register.
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After Cheating Scandal, SAT and ACT Will Tighten Security
Stanford University’s nearly $15,000-a-year Education Program for Gifted Youth will now bear the institution’s name, a move seen as a watershed in a growing field that is drawing scrutiny.
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Stanford’s Online High School Raises the Bar
Things are getting stranger in the case of Bradley Manning. After the Army charged the private with 22 counts related to illegally downloading classified documents later published by WikiLeaks, which could result in a death sentence, he will now be…
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WikiLeaks Suspect Manning to Sleep Naked
Queensland residents who did not heed evacuation warnings before the approaching Cyclone Yasi will now have to buckle down and bear it: The Australian government says it is now too late to evacuate. The Category 5 storm will hit land Wednesday,…
Laborers will now earn about a penny more for every pound of produce they pick, which could add thousands to their yearly income.
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After Long Fight, Farmworkers in Florida Win an Increase in Pay
Your double mocha venti latte has a new look: Starbucks has dropped the words “Starbucks Coffee” from its logo. The company’s paper cups will now be printed solely with an image of the company’s sea nymph. It’s the fourth iteration of the company’s…
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Starbucks Updates Its Logo
Alaska’s governor has certified Senator Lisa Murkowski as the winner of November’s contested election. She beat her rival who was challenging the results, Republican Joe Miller, by 10,000 votes. The certificate will now be hand-delivered to Washington…
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Murkowski Certified Winner
UK drivers who buy new electric cars will now be eligible for a grant to offset the cost.
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Electric cars to get government subsidies
UK drivers who buy new electric cars will now be eligible for a grant to offset the cost.
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Electric cars to get government subsidies
Now that Netflix has officially beaten Blockbuster, the company is taking the next step toward eliminating DVDs. Netflix announced Monday that it will now offer streaming-only prices, allowing users to pay a lower rate for access to the company’s…
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Netflix Introduces New Prices
Pilots will now be able to move through airports safe in the knowledge that no one will be gawking at their privates. The Transportation Security Administration agreed Friday to exempt them from stepped-up security procedures that include aggressive…
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No Intrusive Screens for Pilots
Billionaire Warren Buffet has chosen an obscure hedge-fund manager to take over Berkshire Hathaway, should he decide to step down. His successor, Todd Combs, comes from a small hedge fund in Connecticut. Combs will now be controlling a $100 billion…
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Warren Buffet Picks His Replacement
Former MSP Tommy Sheridan dismisses the QC defending him against perjury charges and will now represent himself.
Play will resume in the rain-hit Ryder Cup later but the tournament will now definitely not be completed till Monday for the first time in its 83-year history.
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Rain means first Ryder Monday end
After Long Fight, Farmworkers in Florida Win an Increase in Pay
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
