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Teenagers turn their backs on a university education
Source: Independent Universities have suffered the steepest fall in applications since records began, with the total number of students seeking places this autumn plummeting by 8.7 per cent as the true impact of tuition fee increases is felt. Click here … Continue reading
Small town’s $1 experiment
Bryan Seymour Today Tonight The prospect of living a simple life, virtually rent-free, attracted thousands of applicants, but just five families were selected. Twelve months down the track, how is Trundle doing? “I was watching Today Tonight as I did … Continue reading
Learning Best When You Rest: Sleeping After Processing New Info Most Effective
Science Daily Nodding off in class may not be such a bad idea after all. New research from the University of Notre Dame shows that going to sleep shortly after learning new material is most beneficial for recall. Notre Dame … Continue reading
Julia Gillard’s Richard Nixon moment
Kangaroo Court of Australia Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the former US President Richard Nixon have something in common in that they both went on national television and showed total contempt for their positions and the public when their … Continue reading
Gillard staff planned for coup
Sydney Morning Herald Julia Gillard insists she decided to challenge Kevin Rudd only on the day she confronted him, after fresh allegations last night that her staff began preparing her acceptance speech two weeks before she rolled Mr Rudd for … Continue reading
Elderly told: go back to work and downsize
Tim Ross Telegraph Elderly people should be encouraged to go back to work and move into smaller homes, one of David Cameron’s key advisers said last night. David Halpern, a senior No.10 aide, said loneliness was a “more powerful predictor” … Continue reading