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...visible starlight that Hubble is now able to collect and magnify is no better than that seen by landlocked observatories. It is impossible for Hubble to find a planet circling a distant star or detect a black hole at the center of a galaxy. At least 40% of the experiments planned for the telescope will have to be postponed until engineers can make lenses for the craft's instruments that will compensate for the mirror's flaw. Astronauts will then have to ride the shuttle into orbit and space walk to the telescope, where they will fit the new lenses...
...perils of lending to Trump became apparent last week, when Manufacturers Hanover, a major Trump creditor, acknowledged that it has been unable to collect interest on $157 million of loans to the developer. Meanwhile, gaming experts said gamblers from Japan and other Asian nations have begun to shun Trump's casinos out of fear that his troubles will bring them bad luck. While that may be mere superstition, even bettors seem to be showing more prudence than bankers these days...
...their pockets. In the country's first-ever free election last March, people acted not only on the principle of one man, one vote, but also for one mark, one mark. Last Sunday, when monetary union between the two parts of the country took effect, they began to collect...
...First in Atlanta, and later, after the team moved in 1980, in Calgary. The equipment men, the assistant coaches, the players--they were all used to seeing Chuck around. When he was younger, he would practice on the ice with the team, visit them in the dressing room, collect autographs. Later, he was around so often he got to know many of the players personally...
...want to show administrators that there is broad-based support for this issue," said Sophie A. Volpp '85, a third-year graduate student. Volpp said she expects the petition drive to collect even more signatures in the fall...