NEWSWEEK INTERNATIONAL EDITIONS: Highlights and Exclusives, Aug. 29, 2005 Issue

NEWSWEEK INTERNATIONAL EDITIONS: Highlights and Exclusives, Aug. 29, 2005 Issue

COVER: Cool Instanbul (Atlantic Edition). The sounds of today's Istanbul convey something important. They're evidence of a cultural revival that's helping the city reclaim its heritage as a world-class crossroads. As Special Correspondent Owen Matthews and European Economics Correspondent Rana Foroohar report, after decades of provincialism, decay and economic depression -- not to mention the dreary nationalism mandated by a series of governments dominated by the military -- Istanbul is re-emerging as one of Europe's great metropolises. Turkey's drive to "join Europe" undergirds the economic reforms that have given both Turks and foreigners the confidence to invest and buoyed the country's prospects.

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GUEST ESSAY My Secret Istanbul. Turkish novelist Orhan Pamuk writes in a guest essay about growing up in Istanbul and how it looks today, 50 years later, calling it a metropolis "ringed with strange and distant neighborhoods I've never seen, and whose names I know only from the papers. When I stand at my window, it's hard to accept that these alien outlying villages are really part of my city." He writes that after the first shock and dismay of the changes, he resigns himself to them.

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COVER: Where's the Boss? (Asia edition). China faces a critical shortage: experienced, highly skilled managers, a leadership chasm that could be a hurdle for China's economy. Special Correspondent Sarah Schafer reports that the numbers are astounding. The country has some 25,000 state companies, 4.3 million private firms and massive industrial overcapacity. But it has too few experienced managers for even the elite firms. Consulting firm McKinsey & Co. estimates that even the relatively small number of Chinese companies trying to expand abroad will need up to 75,000 internationally experienced leaders if they want to continue to grow over the next 10 to 15 years. Schafer examines the reasons for the lack of CEOs and the ramifications on China's raging economy.

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CEO Showdown. Rukhmini Punoose writes in a guest essay that one competitive advantage India has over China is the number of business managers India produces, and far more with global name recognition. "Though India entered its period of free-market reform only in the early 1990s -- a full decade after China -- it was never as closed to the world. India has long had a large private sector, a network of Western-style business schools and a globe-trotting elite of English-speaking executives," he writes.

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COVER: Losing The Drug War (Latin America edition). Latin America Regional Editor Joseph Contreras reports on a series of troubling signs that the U.S.- backed war on drugs in Colombia is faltering. Although a counternarcotics initiative called Plan Colombia, in which the U.S. government has pumped $4 billion thus far, was initially successful in decreasing the amount of land used for growing coca, in 2004 the number of hectares planted with coca showed no decrease, according to U.S. State Department figures. Wholesale prices for cocaine in the United States have remained stable throughout the Plan Colombia era, even though seizures are up, belying government claims in both countries that the anti-drug program has reduced the quantities of cocaine being produced inside the country. Contreras examines why the program hasn't stemmed the tide of drugs.

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The New "Drug Triangle." Special Correspondent Eric Pape reports that Colombian drug cartels have found a new route to get their cocaine to the European continent: via ship from West Africa. Last year, Spanish authorities picked up 10 boats carrying some 20 tons of cocaine in what they're calling the new "drug triangle" between Cape Verde, the Canary Islands and Madeira. "We are seeing a growth in dominance of West African crime groups on the streets of Europe," says U.N. drug analyst Ted Leggett.

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Going Slow. While North and South Korea displayed signs of mutual affection last week, both sides studiously avoided talking about North Korea's nuclear aspirations. The omission was glaring, given that the North Koreans were in town as part of the Six-Party Talks, the multilateral negotiations designed to convince Pyongyang to relinquish its weapons, reports Tokyo Bureau Chief Christian Caryl. Increasingly, observers are asking whether their purpose is really to de-nuclearize the Korean Peninsula -- or merely to satisfy each country's domestic political concerns.

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Can Merkel Make It? The upcoming German election should have been a slam dunk for Christian Democrat candidate Angela Merkel, reports Berlin Correspondent Stefan Theil. Her opponent, Gerhard Schroder, after all, presides over record 12-percent unemployment, five straight years of close-to- zero economic growth and an epidemic of angst over Germany's prospects. But amid intramural bickering, the party has seen its once resounding majority in the polls continue to melt away. The odds are near even that Merkel will fail to get her own majority and be forced to rule in a paralyzing "grand coalition" with Schroder's dysfunctional SPD.

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The Great Grain Rush. Commodities are back in vogue, reports Hong Kong Correspondent Alexandra Seno. But getting a full slice of the commodity action, by investing in items ranging from silk and soybeans to gold and oil, is tricky. Many hedge funds are opening commodity funds, but most will be available only to the very wealthy or institutions.

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Of Criminals And CEOs. Researchers are finding that milder forms of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) may afflict some of society's most successful members. Narcissists often make exceptional managers, galvanizing employees and making far-reaching changes. But narcissist bosses can also let aggression and selfishness fester in the workplace, to the point where cruelty and deception are condoned, reports Special Correspondent Tara Pepper.

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WORLD VIEW: How to Escape the Oil Trap. "Efforts to produce a more stable, peaceful and open world order are being compromised and complicated by high oil prices. And while America spends enormous time, money and effort dealing with the symptoms of this problem, we are actively fueling the cause," writes Newsweek International Editor Fareed Zakaria. "America remains the 800-pound gorilla of petroleum demand," he writes. "It's true that there is no silver bullet that will entirely solve America's energy problem, but there is one that goes a long way: more-efficient cars," writes Zakaria. "And getting cars to be that efficient is easy. I would start by raising fuel-efficiency standards, providing incentives for hybrids and making gasoline somewhat more expensive (yes, that means raising taxes)."

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THE LAST WORD: Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan. Aliyev is facing parliamentary elections in November, as disillusionment with his brand of democracy increases at home and abroad. He doesn't think the elections could spark a revolution. "First of all, Azerbaijan is a presidential republic, and even an alteration of the forces in Parliament does not signify a change in policies. Second, the people have confidence in the government with the reforms being carried out."

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NEWSWEEK MEDIA LEAD SHEET/August 29-September 5, 2005 Issue (on newsstands Monday, August 22)

NEWSWEEK MEDIA LEAD SHEET/August 29-September 5, 2005 Issue (on newsstands Monday, August 22)

COVER: "Spirituality in America" (p. 46). Fifty-seven percent of Americans consider spirituality a very important part of their daily lives, according to a new Newsweek/Beliefnet poll. But not all of those polled define spirituality in terms of a traditional religion. While the majority (55%) report that they are religious and spiritual, a significant number (24%) consider themselves spiritual, but not religious. And of those who say they follow a religion (64%), 19 percent say that they are not traditional in how they practice it. That number jumps to 29 percent of those in the 18-39-age bracket, according to the poll. In this double issue, Newsweek reports on the rise of spirituality in America and looks at why many Americans are choosing to seek spiritual experiences outside the framework of traditional religions. The cover package also profiles individuals who embody this trend including a Pentecostal minister from Memphis, students at a Catholic university, a Kabbalist rabbi and Muslim youth-group members.

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PERISCOPE: "Ready for His Close-Up" (p. 7). National Correspondent Tamara Lipper and Washington Bureau Chief Daniel Klaidman report on Supreme Court nominee John Roberts' preparation for the "murder boards" -- practice sessions before a team of outside legal and congressional experts playing the parts of Judiciary Committee senators. The mock hearings are taking place in extraordinary secrecy. White House officials won't disclose the names of outside participants or reveal particular lines of questioning.

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"For the Yard, More Questions" (p. 8). An uproar over Scotland Yard's response to the police shooting of a suspected suicide bomber -- who turned out to be innocent - -may be draining resources from investigations into last month's terror attacks, report London Bureau Chief Stryker McGuire and Investigative Correspondent Mark Hosenball. And British authorities admit they have arrested nobody in connection with the July 7 bombings that killed 50 people. The only recent good news: authorities now appear less worried that a third terror cell is still on the loose and preparing a new round of London attacks.

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ISRAEL: "Goodbye Gaza" (p. 26). For the international community, ending the 38-year occupation of Gaza could go down as Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's biggest achievement. At home, it's a huge political gamble. As troops emptied Gaza settlements last week more quickly than expected, national support for the pullout rose to 59 percent. But Sharon's standing in his own Likud party hit a new low, reports Correspondent Dan Ephron.

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IRAQ: "Our Mr. Fix-It in Iraq" (p. 32). Baghdad Bureau Chief Scott Johnson profiles Zalmay Khalilzad, the new U.S. ambassador to Iraq. Fresh calls for U.S. troop withdrawals and a growing criticism of the Iraq war have given Khalilzad's job new urgency. Failure, or even undue delay in reaching national consensus among Iraqis, could mean disaster -- not just for Iraq, but for the United States. Khalilzad brings to Iraq a unique set of talents and experience; he just finished a stint as the president's special representative to Afghanistan. But the question remains whether he will be able to succeed where others have not.

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MILITARY: "Walking Among the Dead" (p. 34). Daniel Cotnoir visited more than 20 battle scenes, and his unit brought back the remains of 184 dead Marines, as well as numerous Iraqi civilians, policemen and some independent contractors killed in action. Last month, he was named Marine of the Year by the Marine Corps Times. But last week Cotnoir stood in a Massachusetts courtroom accused of attempted murder, report New York Correspondent T. Trent Gegax and Assistant Managing Editor Evan Thomas. Cotnoir was charged with firing a shotgun out his apartment window at some unruly late-night partiers, wounding two of them. According to his lawyer, Cotnoir is considering claiming that he is suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a condition that may affect up to a quarter of recent combat veterans, maybe more.

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"The Things They Carry" (p. 36). National Correspondent Martha Brandt reports on the rise of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in troops returning from Iraq. The New England Journal of Medicine estimated that 17 percent of soldiers returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom had PTSD-related symptoms, but some experts believe the rate is now higher -- and growing. The military has introduced diagnosis and treatment programs to keep the condition from becoming chronic, as it did for many Vietnam veterans.

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POLITICS: "Hunting Big Game" (p. 37). Chief Political Correspondent Howard Fineman reports on how the Iraq issue factors into the Pennsylvania senatorial race where Democrat Bob Casey, Jr. is seeking votes in his campaign to oust Republican Rick Santorum. Casey, like many Democrats, is not advocating a firm timetable for withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. However, he and other Democrats are offering themselves as concerned supply officers eager to ensure that soldiers get body armor, medical care for their families -- and an Iraqi Army capable of taking over. Meanwhile, newsweek has learned, conservative Christian leaders privately are warning that Republicans will lose evangelical votes next year if the Iraqi constitution enshrines Islamic law at the expense of religious freedom there.

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OIL PRICES: "New Perils at the Pump" (p. 38). Detroit Bureau Chief Keith Naughton looks at how skyrocketing oil prices are affecting consumers and car companies. The national average for a tank of gas is about $2.55. Detroit's Big Three automotive companies always viewed $3-a-gallon gas as the threshold that would drive car buyers out of their guzzlers and into gas misers. But consumers have already started changing their habits. An expansive graphic illustrates the gas costs per year for different vehicles, and shows which cars consumers are buying.

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FAREED ZAKARIA: "How to Escape The Oil Trap" (p. 41). "Efforts to produce a more stable, peaceful and open world order are being compromised and complicated by high oil prices. And while America spends enormous time, money and effort dealing with the symptoms of this problem, we are actively fueling the cause," writes Newsweek International Editor Fareed Zakaria. "America remains the 800-pound gorilla of petroleum demand," he writes. "It's true that there is no silver bullet that will entirely solve America's energy problem, but there is one that goes a long way: more-efficient cars," writes Zakaria. "And getting cars to be that efficient is easy. I would start by raising fuel- efficiency standards, providing incentives for hybrids and making gasoline somewhat more expensive (yes, that means raising taxes)."

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FIREARMS: "Ready, Aim, Fire-Again" (p. 42). Taser was embraced by law enforcement early on as a vital alternative to deadly force, one that would give gun-toting cops a wider array of options for subduing suspects. But a rash of legal actions -- including lawsuits claiming wrongful death or injury -- and bad publicity has forced CEO Tom Smith to start jetting around the country trying to shore up support among an increasingly skeptical police community. Correspondent Daren Briscoe reports on Smith's efforts to revitalize the company's image.

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SPORTS: "A Healthy Fantasy Life" (p. 44). As the NFL preseason swings into high gear, 10 million Americans are beginning to reorganize their real priorities-work, family, mental health-to make room for an altogether pointless one: fantasy football, a game where you "draft" players, collect points based on how many yards and touchdowns they roll up in actual NFL games, and compete against other "fake" teams, writes Senior Writer Devin Gordon. Now the NFL and its partners are scrambling to turn those eyeballs into dollars.

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FALL ARTS PREVIEW: Interview-Joaquin Phoenix (p. 66). Actor Joaquin Phoenix plays singer Johnny Cash in "Walk the Line," a new film about Cash's life, co-starring Reese Witherspoon as Cash's wife, June Carter. Like Phoenix, whose older brother River died in 1993, Cash lost his older brother at a young age, but Phoenix sees no connection. "I don't need to pull from my experience for a character, and I've never understood why actors would, except for lack of ability, imagination or research," he tells Senior Writer Sean Smith. "It bothers me that this happens because it's slightly exploitative. Suggesting that I would use this personal part of my life for a f---ing movie ... it kind of makes me sick."

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TELEVISION: "She's Back!" (p. 70). Senior Writer Marc Peyser talks to Martha Stewart about her two new fall shows, "The Apprentice" and "Martha" and finds her easygoing and cracking jokes. This Merry Martha is no accident -- it's by design, writes Peyser. The idea behind Stewart's return to television, as crafted by reality-TV guru Mark Burnett, is to melt her a bit.

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MUSIC: "The Rap on Kanye" (p. 72). At 28, Kanye West has produced stellar records for figures ranging from Jay-Z to Alicia Keys, founded his own label, broke artists like John Legend and dropped his own Grammy-winning debut, 2004's "College Dropout." Senior Writer Lorraine Ali interviews the rapper about his new album "Late Registration," his faith, future plans and why he tattoos the names of his favorite songs on his arm.

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BOOK: "One for the Road" (p. 74). This past June, at BookExpo America in New York City, Hyperion Books started handing out prepublication copies of J. R. Moehringer's debut memoir, "The Tender Bar," on a Friday. By Saturday morning, word of mouth had made Moehringer Topic A on the convention floor. Senior Writer Malcolm Jones explores why Moehringer's account of growing up in a bar is generating so much buzz.

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THEATER "Chita's New Kick" (p. 75). Senior Writer Marc Peyser talks to Chita Rivera as she prepares for the pre-Broadway run of "Chita Rivera: A Dancer's Life," a show about her own life. The tart playwright Terrence McNally is crafting her dialogue, so expect few juicy moments, writes Peyser. But the main attraction will be the dancing. Rivera is in good enough shape -- at 72! -- to re-create her signature numbers.

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THE TIP SHEET: "Throw the Books at Them" (p. 77). For kids who are learning how to read, nothing can replace an old-fashioned page turner. But now more book companies are trying to put the fun back in phonics with gadgets. Associate Editor Ramin Setoodeh reviews This fall's lineup of interactive books.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9023876/site/newsweek/

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NEWSWEEK MEDIA LEAD SHEET/NEWSWEEK-KAPLAN COLLEGE GUIDE/2006 Edition (on newsstands Monday, August 22)

NEWSWEEK MEDIA LEAD SHEET/NEWSWEEK-KAPLAN COLLEGE GUIDE/2006 Edition (on newsstands Monday, August 22)

TRENDS: "America's 25 Hot Schools" (p. 40). Contributing Editor Jay Matthews lists 25 hot schools for 2006 that are creating buzz among students, school officials and longtime observers of the admissions process. The choices are inherently subjective: there are no equations for assessing the magic that make a school sparkle. The colleges suit a range of tastes and needs and each reflects a place that is preparing students well for a complex world. Some on the list: Hottest for Self-Directed Learning: Brown University, Providence, R.I.; Hottest Freshman Year: Ursinus College, Collegeville, Pa.; Hottest Women's College: Scripps College, Claremont, Calif.; Hottest Men's College: Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Ind.

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INTRODUCTION: "Unlimited Possibilities" (p. 6). Senior Editor David Kaplan writes that today, the competitiveness of getting into college today is born of stark demographic realities. In recent years, several million students have graduated from high school. And a much higher percentage than ever now goes on to college. This 10th annual Newsweek-Kaplan Guide is designed to give high-school students (and their parents) the tools they need to succeed in the admissions process. Clip out "Your Checklist for College" at the beginning of the guide (p. 4-5), a 12-month calendar with key test dates, application deadlines and other items to remember.

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THE PROCESS: "Is It the End of Elitism?" (p. 12). Contributing Editor Jay Mathews reports that with the increase in the number of high school students and the lack of enrollment increases at universities, high school graduates with stratospheric IQs are not going to be attending Harvard, Yale or Princeton, other than on a campus tour. But the good news is there are hundreds of runners-up and those schools are even better now than before because of the influx of talent. Mathews reports that elitism is not dead. But college-admissions experts say changing demographics are changing attitudes.

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"Taking a Peek" (p. 18). San Francisco Bureau Chief Karen Breslau reports on the importance of the campus visit in the college selection process. Especially as virtual campus tours become popular on the Web and brochures get ever jazzier, a prospective student's own, real-life impressions become vital. Often, the visit can confirm-or shatter-expectations.

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"It's All In the Family" (p. 19). Miami Bureau Chief Arian Campo-Flores reports on the recent criticism about legacy benefits for students applying to college. While legacy preferences have an obvious logic-private universities depend heavily on alumni contributions-they're harder to defend politically at public schools.

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CAMPUS LIFE: "Call a Timeout" (p. 20). Campo-Flores reports that a small but growing contingent of high-school graduates are taking a "gap year" before starting college and work, volunteer or take an adventure for 12 months. Students generally mature at an accelerated pace during a gap year, educators say. Some even bolster their resume with a volunteer project and then reapply to a university that rejected them.

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THE PROCESS: "Hey There, Coach!" (p. 23). Senior Writer Lorraine Ali reports that more families are hiring independent education counselors to provide many of the services that traditional high-school counselors do, but offer something more: personalized attention. But that comes at a price: from $3,000 to $35,000.

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"Trading Places" (p. 24). Senior Writer Bret Begun reports that a third of recent, traditional-age bachelor's recipients transferred from one 4-year institution to another at some point, says an analyst at the U.S. Department of Education. Students can be seeking a new start at a place offering a better fit, an educational upgrade or a more convenient (and cheaper) way to study.

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NUTS AND BOLTS: "Cracking the SAT Code" (p. 26). The SAT -- the ordeal that's been The Most Important Test of Your Life for generations -- underwent a dramatic makeover this past spring. Newsweek/Kaplan report on the confusion that is bound to ensue in high schools and colleges as admissions officers, parents and students discover how heavily the writing test will be weighed and what will now qualify as a "good score."

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"Just Staying Afloat" (p. 32). National Correspondent Daniel McGinn reports that students can relax a bit then they think about the mountain of debt they'll build for four years of college. Thanks to low interest rates and long repayment terms, some monthly loan payments are less than half the average car payment. Some schools, nonetheless, have taken steps to limit, or even eliminate, student borrowing -- especially for student from low-income families.

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"The Bursar Cometh" (p. 34). Contributing Editor Linda Stern offers a guide for families on how to get grants and loans for college. Some advice: ask for money. Fill out the Federal Student Aid forms an then see if the chosen college has its own money to hand out. Do it no later than January: many schools dole out aid first, first served.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8987170/site/newsweek/

"How Safe Is Your School?" (p. 37). Correspondent Holly Bailey reports that safety on campus is a variable that college applicants should consider, since on-or off-campus crime can affect your quality of life more than the cushiness of the dorms. During visits, ask whether students feel safe walking at night. Get your own impression by walking around with a parent or friend. Look for call boxes student can use to call for assistance.

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"Not Exactly Pre-Med" (p. 57). The Newsweek-Kaplan Guide lists some of the most intriguing college courses. A sampling: "Daytime Serials" at The University of Wisconsin at Madison. Students dig deep into how their favorite characters affect women's and men's roles in the family and in the workplace. "The American Vacation" at the University of Iowa. Part of the class description: "Weekends, holidays and vacations as bounded time-outs invested with cultural significance."

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CAMPUS LIFE: "High-Tech Hotspots" (p. 58). Newsweek looks at what will happen when the most wired students in the history of the world head off to college. But once they're on campus, the digital world really kicks in. College students register for classes, pay tuition bills, turn in assignments and deal with professors and classmates-all online. But there is also a downside: schools say cheating is more prevalent than ever. Plagiarists flock to sites for papers while teachers can use Turnitin.com, which check students' work against billions of Web pages and its own databases of canned papers.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8987175/site/newsweek/

"Cruising on Campus" (p. 68). Detroit Bureau Chief Keith Naughton reports that cars are becoming the coolest college accessory. Though schools discourage students from bringing cars, today's college applicants view a parking space as nearly as essential as a dorm room; at schools that restrict cars, kids tend to find ways to high them off campus. But the traffic jam is causing parking problems. Many schools won't issue permits to students or at least restrict them to upperclassmen. And there is an upside to the parking gridlock: record receipts from parking tickets.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8987176/site/newsweek/

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