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Today in History for August 5th
Highlights of this day in history: Actress Marilyn Monroe dies; Cornerstone laid for the Statue of Liberty's pedestal; 'American Bandstand' debuts on network TV; Actors Richard Burton and Alec Guinness die. (Aug. 5)
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Teachers consider past year's highs, lows
Some local teachers worry the accomplishments will be overlooked because of scandals and challenges.
Atlanta history: Local landmark considers role of Jewish soldiers in Civil War
Cyclorama adds diversity to Civil War discussion as the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Atlanta nears.
Georgia revisits effects of health care reform
Ga. analysts are reviewing programs in other states, but governor says Medicaid expansion door remains shut 'for now.
Irresistible news
Club lets you peek into ladies room for $1,200
Club operators defend themselves by saying they have signs up that warn about the unique offer. Patrons say maybe so, but they’re so small you can’t read them.
Surgeons remove tiger's basketball-sized hairball
It's not unusual for a cat to get a hairball, but a 400-pound tiger needed help from veterinary surgeons in Florida when he couldn't hack up a basketball-size hairball by himself.
Polish man gets quick face transplant after injury
A 33-year-old Polish man received a face transplant just three weeks after being disfigured in a workplace accident, in what his doctors said Wednesday is the fastest time frame to date for such an operation.
Research says we aren't as good looking as we think we are
The research comes from a report in Scientific American and the findings are fascinating. Those who agreed to take part were shown three pictures of themselves.
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AP classes vs. Dual Enrollment: Which is the tougher course?
This is a tough one. A reader sent me a note about dual enrollment vs. AP classes. I have written about this ongoing debate before, which boils down to this question: Are college courses, for which students earn higher points toward their GPAs, as tough as the AP classes that kids take at their own high schools?
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