Yes, the Internet represents and presents new challenges, but to resolve them we don't need to start from scratch.

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The alternative exams' makers also said they will work with states to find ways to combine scores from the GED with their new exams so students who have passed some sections of the current GED won't be forced to start from scratch.

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One of arguments against independence has always been that an independent Scotland would have to start from scratch and apply to join the EU. But won't Alex Salmond now be able to argue that David Cameron wants to pull out anyway?

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