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	Highlighted News Items, August 15 College Presidents Seek Debate on Drinking Age President Mote encourages debate on effective student alcohol policy, among 100 college presidents signing Amethyst Agreement. (Baltimore Sun) Military Funds Mind-Reading Study Linguist David Poeppel's research engages in research that "could someday lead to a gadget capable of translating the thoughts of soldiers who suffered brain injuries or even stroke patients." A $4M Army contract sponsors the research. (Associated Press)

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