Word: breaking
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...time Christmas gets here, we'll all need a break...
...shuttle may serve some auxiliary role in the space program, but the thrust of the program should be to further scientific knowledge of space. Even sending astronauts beyond earth orbit would be a welcome break from the cargo-hauler routine of the shuttle, for it would at least appeal to the imaginatior of the average person. Clearly, however the greatest scientific returns come from increased use of spacecraft. Although the shuttle is back in service, the United States still lacks a successful space program...
Only last week Duncan swam a 16:53.54 to break the Harvard record for the 1650 freestyle in the Harvard Invitational. Not too shabby for a freshman...
...slow-down game usually works against a fast-break team like the Crimson, but only if that same team is having trouble hitting the outside shot. Harvard had only shot 38 percent from the field in its previous three contests, but the cagers were torrid last night from outside, hitting 11 of their 17 shots in the first half as Harvard maintained a 34-28 halftime lead despite several turnovers which once-again plagued the Crimson...
...trials in Iran have already been completed. This is no surprise considering that the Iranian judicial system dispenses with any testimony from the defense. Luckily, since a local version of Olliemania (Ali-mania) swept Iran, the Holy Court of Ayatollahs decided to break with tradition and hold a public trial. Special couriers have smuggled transcripts of this trial to the West, offering Americans a rare glimpse into the bizarre world of Persian justice. Printed below are highlights from the case, "Treacherous Infidels v. Holy State of Iran...