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Fla. Supreme Court denies NCAA motion for a stay

The NCAA's bid to delay a court order to release its records on academic cheating at Florida State was rejected Tuesday by the Florida Supreme Court.

Fla. judge gives NCAA more time to release records

A judge has given the NCAA until 2 p.m. Wednesday to release its original documents on academic cheating at Florida State.

Florida State releases NCAA documents

NCAA documents released Wednesday as the result of a news media lawsuit explain the thinking behind a proposal to strip Florida State coaches and athletes of victories for academic cheating — even those not implicated.

Court: NCAA must release records in cheating case

The NCAA must release documents on Florida State University's appeal of an academic cheating penalty because they are public records, a state appellate court ruled Thursday.

NCAA: FSU cheating case should not be made public

The NCAA is again arguing that its communication with Florida State on the university's academic cheating case should not be public record.

Georgia commission votes to suspend educators

The Georgia Professional Standards Commission has temporarily suspended the teaching licenses of two DeKalb County educators accused in a cheating scandal.

FSU official, NCAA spar on cheating sanction talks

The battle of words between the NCAA and Florida State University President T.K. Wetherell escalated Wednesday over sanctions the school must face for an academic cheating case.

NCAA wins temporary stay in records fight vs media

The NCAA won't have to immediately release public records about Florida State's appeal of an academic cheating penalty.

Judge: NCAA must surrender records in FSU scandal

The NCAA must release documents on Florida State's appeal of an academic cheating penalty, a Florida judge ruled Friday, noting that the NCAA's rationale for keeping the documents secret would "emasculate" the state's broad public access laws.

Judge raps NCAA in Florida State cheating case

A judge ruled Friday the NCAA must publicly release documents on Florida State's appeal of an academic cheating penalty, and criticized the athletic organization for making underlying threats against the university.

Judge: NCAA records on Fla. St. cheating public

A top official at the NCAA said a court ruling Thursday that documents dealing with cheating at Florida State are public records sets a precedent that will "rip the heart out of the NCAA" and its efforts to ensure competition is fair and equal.

Judge refuses to dismiss media suit against NCAA

A judge has rejected the NCAA's motion to dismiss a media lawsuit seeking access to documents on academic cheating at Florida State University.

Kids put the heat on police exam cheaters in China

Police officers contemplating cheating on promotion exams met their match this week in northwestern China — 18 serious-faced fifth-graders walking the beat.

NCAA says it doesn't have to reveal FSU documents

The NCAA on Monday said it cannot be forced to release documents in Florida State University's appeal of academic cheating penalties because the papers are not covered by the state's public records law.

Georgia could toss suspect math exam results

Georgia could become the latest state to punish schools caught cheating on standardized tests, becoming another example of what some observers call an alarming trend of educators caving under the pressure to meet federal achievement standards.

Florida State says giving up wins unfair penalty

Florida State is arguing it's unfair to make football coach Bobby Bowden and others they say played no role in an academic cheating scandal give up wins.

Police: Ga. principal arrested in cheating probe

A suburban Atlanta principal who resigned during an investigation into cheating on students' standardized tests was arrested Friday and accused of altering public documents.

NCAA intends to take away Florida State victories

The NCAA infractions committee intends to uphold sanctions against Florida State that would take away wins in 10 sports, including as many as 14 by football coach Bobby Bowden.

Ga. school official resigns amid cheating probe

A suburban Atlanta elementary school principal has resigned and the assistant principal has been reassigned because they changed answers on fifth-grade standardized tests to improve scores and help the school meet federal achievement standards, officials said Thursday.

NCAA response to Fla. State appeal kept secret

The NCAA's Committee on Infractions responded Tuesday to Florida State's appeal of sanctions from an academic cheating scandal, but kept its answer secret and gave the school 15 days to respond.

Top Wyoming steer falls in cheating investigation

A steer named Pete had a short but comfortable life on his way to a prize at the Wyoming State Fair. He lived out of the summer heat in a temperature-controlled barn, was bathed every day and ate specially formulated feed.

Florida State appeals part of NCAA sanctions

Florida State has appealed to the NCAA to reduce sanctions in a cheating scandal so the school won't have to forfeit victories in 10 sports, including up to 14 in football.

Bowden calls Florida St. penalties 'too stiff'

Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden believes the NCAA sanctions calling for the school to give up wins in 10 different sports are too harsh.

Florida State to announce appeal decision Tuesday

Florida State officials are preparing their response to last week's sanctions by the NCAA. The university plans to make its response public Tuesday, according to athletic director Randy Spetman, who would not otherwise comment.

NCAA finds no new allegations at Florida State

Florida State officials say the NCAA has found no new allegations of academic cheating by school athletes. The university in February reported the results of its own investigation into the scandal involving 61 athletes, including about 30 football players.

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NC school sells test points for $20 to raise money
Source: Yahoo! News

GOLDSBORO, N.C. – A middle school in North Carolina is selling test scores to students in a bid to raise money.

Achy breaky heart gets women in trouble (A Brick & A Knife)
Source: The Boston Herald

You could probably get a country song out of this.

Third rule of dating: establish boundaries for commitment, cheating and fidelity
Source: Examiner

Before you get into a relationship too deep, sit down and let your partner know your bottom line with regards to fidelity and commitment. Too many singles are afraid to establish clear, well-defined boundaries, and even more terrified to adhere to them.

How to prevent your wife from cheating

Most women cheat through neglect, boredom and being taken for granted. Many people forget a vital factor when they get into a relationship: that human beings are constantly evolving and developing different aspirations, needs and expectations.

Man accused of 'cancer' scam
Source: New Zealand Herald

An Auckland man is due to appear in court this week accused of cheating city churches out of hundreds of thousands of dollars on the pretext he needed money for cancer treatment.

Defining the Difference Between Cheating and Flirting:

If you look at me and I smile, does that mean that I am cheating? Or, perhaps the fact that you looked at me in the first place sent a surge of lust through my body and I am going to sneak off and have an affair with you. I hardly think so!

Cheating husbands should be whipped?
Source: Yahoo! News

Most Bruneians want husbands who cheat on their wives to be whipped, according to a recent survey in the Muslim-majority country.

Cheating wife caught out after leaving family dog outside cafe where she met her lover... as her husband was walking outside
Source: the Mail online

A cheating wife was caught by her husband after he spotted their faithful Yorkshire terrier tied up outside a bar.

Public Trust/Private Lust: The Impact of Extramarital Affairs on Political Careers

In August 2008, John Edwards admitted to having an extramarital affair with a campaign staff member. Today, more than a year later, the implications of the affair and its effect on Edward's marriage are still front page news.

Fat children 'don't want surgery'
Source: BBC News

A survey of clinically obese children says they reject the idea of weight loss surgery. More than half of 100 children, who are on the government backed Carnegie Weight Management Programme, say they view gastric bands as "cheating'" But two-thirds feel they do not get any sup …

Philippine 'President' Gloria Arroyo: Anatomy of a fraud? (Part 2 of 2)
Source: Philippine Online Chronicles

Part 1: Philippine 'President' Gloria Arroyo: Anatomy of a fraud? (Part 1 of 2) [Manila, Philippines] Is this how they did it?

Philippine 'President' Gloria Arroyo: Anatomy of a fraud? (Part 1 of 2)
Source: Philippine Online Chronicles

Part 2: Philippine 'President' Gloria Arroyo: Anatomy of a fraud? (Part 2 of 2) [Manila, Philippines] Newsvine's Jesusa Bernardo opined that "Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is seen by the Filipino masses as a bogus, evil leader who has 'stolen the Presidency not once, but twice.'"

Why you should snoop on your spouse online - Sex Rx with Ian Kerner
Source: msnbc.com

Why you should snoop on your spouse online Sex therapist Ian Kerner says it might be painful, but it's better to know

The Political Church
Source: Luis Teodoro Site

[Manila, Philippines] We could charitably grant that some of them were genuinely grieving. But the attendance of politicians of various stripes, including Mrs.

Why do we cheat on lovers?

Sexual infidelity both repels and fascinates us, according to Why We Cheat, an article on Oprah.com. We condemn it, but we also read stories and watch TV shows about it. Here are some highlights from the article:

What might cause a soldier's wife to cheat?

There are many reasons why spouses might cheat in their marriages.

How do I deal with the 'Other Woman' in my house?

Q. My husband brings a woman to the house and introduces her to me as his friend. Now they are together. What can I do? Should I ask the friend about it? When we are at church she goes and gets him tea and if she is going to the shop he sits and waits for her.

Public punishment for cheating husband
Source: ABC Action News

A woman refused to forgive her husband for having an affair until he agreed to stand in public wearing a board that read, "I cheated. This is my punishment."

Fish Detective Busts Restaurant Switcharoos
Source: npr.org

It has come to this: you'll probably have to run a genetic test on the seafood special to make sure the fish you ordered is the fish you got.

Cheating husband forced to wear punishment sign in town centre
Source: Telegraph

A wife took revenge on her husband after she discovered he was having an affair by making him stand in public with a sign saying "I cheated".

A cheating hubby, a scorned wife, a big payback
Source: msnbc.com

William Taylor spent his Wednesday morning standing on a busy street corner during rush hour in Tysons Corner, Va., wearing a sheepish, remorseful look on his face and an enormous sign that read, "I CHEATED. THIS IS MY PUNISHMENT."

A cheating hubby, a scorned wife, a big payback
Source: msnbc.com

William Taylor spent his Wednesday morning standing on a busy street corner during rush hour in Tysons Corner, Va., wearing a sheepish, remorseful look on his face and an enormous sign that read, \

What-If Wednesday: Would You Forgive a Cheating Spouse?
Source: http://blog.beliefnet.com/everydayethics/

Way to get creative revenge, lady! I'm not sure this plan would *quite* work for me...

Spurned wife sells cheating husband's Porsche for a song
Source: Telegraph

A wife who caught her husband cheating on her with a teenage babysitter in his Porsche is taking revenge by selling the car online for a fraction of its value.

Midlife Crisis Celebrities: Mel Gibson & Gov. Sanford's Solutions

Governor Sanford, Mel Gibson, and 38 million men in their midlife can't all be wrong! Midlife crisis (Or midlife transformation if you are a Buddhist or Zen expert) is a temporary situation.

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