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U.S. student sleuths use unique Cdn technology to identify mislabelled foods
Two American high school students have used unique Canadian DNA technology to identify numerous mislabelled food products in New York City markets, deepening concerns over the widespread problem of fraudulence in the marketplace. Comment?
Is it OK for kids to taste bubbly?
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Should parents let their teenagers have Champagne at home on New Year's Eve? One argument says no, it sends the wrong message that underage drinking is OK. Comment?
Audit: Fairport raised tax levy despite surplus
Audit findings released Monday by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli show that while increasing the tax levy by 17 percent, Fairport Central School District accumulated $16.6 million in excess funds over five years. Comment?
A chance for students to learn without exam stress
CHENNAI: How often do students get a chance to take up open-ended experiments? Or do they ever get to ask questions that are not significant in the context of examinations? In summer next year, a group of city students from various schools will get an opportunity to do this. Comment?
Indiana schools will get budgets cut in January
Gov. Mitch Daniels says Indiana will start cutting school funding starting in January. Comment?
Prevention: An awareness programme on polio was held at Sri Vidhya Bharathi Modern School in Rasipuram. Comment?
Hundreds attend benefit event for students hit by train
Hundreds turned out yesterday for a fund-raiser for the families of two Springfield High School students who were hit by a train earlier this month. Comment?
New York City teens' study: 1-in-6 food products are mislabeled
High school students analyzing food products found in their own kitchens discovered that one-sixth had been mislabeled, according to a DNA study released Monday. Comment?
Lewis County legislator arrested
Lewis County Legislator Joyce Hoch is one of two women charged in connection with an underage drinking event in the town of Grieg. Comment?
Whittier-area students sought for weekly panel
The Whittier Daily News is seeking local high school students to participate in a weekly student panel that is published every Monday. Comment?
Bit of the bubbly for teens? Yea or Nay?
Should parents let their teenagers have Champagne at home on New Year's Eve? One argument says no, it sends the wrong message that underage drinking is OK. Comment?
Student DNA Project Reveals 'Veritable Zoo' In NYC Homes
Two New York City high school students exploring their homes using the latest high-tech DNA analysis techniques were astonished to discover a veritable zoo of 95 animal species surrounding them, in everything from fridges to furniture, from sidewalks to shipping boxes, and from feather dusters to floor corners. Comment?
Top Stories Of 2009: Bethlehem School Bond Swaps
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One of the end-of-year traditions here at 69 News is counting down the top local stories of the past 12 months. Comment?
Northern Hills second-graders visit Myriad Gardens
Northern Hills Elementary second-graders recently visited the Myriad Gardens in downtown Oklahoma City. Comment?
Charleroi Area initiative aids teachers, students
A group of Charleroi Area High School graduates, business owners and residents are asking the community and alumni elsewhere to donate to a new foundation that will award college scholarships and districtwide teacher grants. Comment?
Orangeburg teacher arrested, accused of abuse against students
A Midlands teacher was in court Monday afternoon accused of abusing two of his students. Comment?
Seven-year-old Brandi Manuel loves to draw, especially pictures of her old home in Mexico. Comment?
Southington: Celebration Set To Honor King
People Submitted by The Rev. Jerrie Sheperd Matney, First Baptist Church of Southington, on 2009-12-28.   The 14th annual community celebration, honoring Dr. Comment?
New Britain: Feeling The Love At Gaffney Elementary School
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Submitted by Helen C. Yung, Consolidated School District of New Britain, on 2009-12-28.   Helen C. Yung Gaffney students & CCSU student teachers get together and "Feel Alright." The message of "One Love, One Life" by Bob Marley rang true, as adults and children alike sang about unity. Comment?
Youth survey shows drop in alcohol, tobacco in NH
A survey of New Hampshire high school students shows declines in alcohol and tobacco use. Comment?