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To speak or notSOME students are questioning the practice of awarding points for class participation in universities.
Followyourpath writes: "Does such a grading system discriminate against those who prefer to take a longer time to think about issues rather than raising them?"
Superficial_whimsy adds: "The main complaint I have heard is that when forced to speak up, what most students say has no meaning at all."
http://talkback.stomp.com.sg/forumsSaluting widowSOME Singaporeans are appluading Madam Chow Ai Hwa, an 80-year-old widow who is fighting against the collective sale of Eng Lok Mansion, where she lives.
Merlion says: "At this age, money means nothing to her. She wants to be near her memories. She is crying out for the right to live her final years in familiar surroundings where she's spent most of her life. Have some heart."
Honour6 adds: "What with the court charges and her neighbour who are willing to sell their flats - I really admire this 80-year-old widow! Despite knowing the odds are against her, she is prepared to fight for ther rights."
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