Word: exactingly
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...although we may be opening a Pandora's Box of sorts by attempting to determine the exact nature of what makes each individual a human, there are many ways in which humanity can benefit from the project. On Chromosome 22 alone, scientists have identified more than 20 genes that can often cause fatal diseases when defective, including the genes for DiGeorge and cat eye syndromes. Knowing the exact location of these genes is the first step towards finding ways to cure or even prevent such diseases. And by comparing the human genome to the genetic code of other organisms...
...Burnout is not a medical term, which complicates the process of gathering exact statistics on burnout. Conversations with students, though, reveal that the feeling is widespread at Harvard...
...Story 2, I'm still raving about it. The first Toy Story racked in $225 million and launched computer animation as a viable film medium - but more significantly gave us an engaging storyline (like Aladdin, it appealed to kids, teens, and adults - it raked in virtually the exact same gross). But the sequel - which grossed $81 million over Thanksgiving! - is even better. The animation is better, the story is self-consciously perfect, and Barbie makes a much needed cameo. But the real question is whether Pixar - which has made three incredible movies so far - is going to split from Disney...
...Harvard don, stuck in his thumb and pulled out this plumb: I am a Chekovian Christian." Granted, the term "Chekovian Christian" does seem a bit much, and it is used ad naseum by West. One can read the entire book and still be confused as to the exact definition of "Chekovian Christian." But Horowitz's criticism barely skims the surface of either West or his book, focusing entirely on style and presentation and utterly ignoring content and meaning. Ultimately, Horowitz seems to be using West as a vehicle to make his attack on the university system in general, when...
Melissa Johnson has come a long way in the last few years--716.9 miles, to be exact...