Does homework work?
Well, no, if you believe the author of a controversial new book called . He reckons homework increases family tensions, puts kids off work and, in the end doesn't make a difference to their exam scores. Instead he thinks kids should be allowed to relax after school and be given time to regenerate their their little minds for the next day's study. But what do you think? Is homework a waste of time? Or is it absolutely necessary for a child's intellectual development?
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An is opening in Ethiopia amid warnings by aid agencies that their operations in Darfur are on the brink of collapse. UN chief Ban Ki-moon, who is at the summit, says he will press Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir to allow UN peacekeepers into the war-torn region. Mr Bashir is also due to assume the AU chairmanship - but human rights groups say that would be an outrage. What do you think? Will the African Union summit solve anything? What needs to be done to sort out the crisis in Sudan? Should Bashir be allowed to assume the chairmanship the AU?
Next, I saw an interesting piece in the comment section of the UK Sunday paper the this weekend. It was by and that the cinematic deceptions of Africa in films like and are doing far more good for the continent than all the talk and good intentions coming from the world leaders gathered in at the moment. Is she right? Do you pay more attention the the screen antics of or than you do the words of or ?
So, surprise surprise, . For a show famed for making and, more recently, breaking careers will this be the catalyst Shilpa needs to re-ignite her career. It's been reported that she'll make a mint from endorsements following her appearance in the reality show but some still don't think her recent success will get the Bollywood film producers knocking at her door again.
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