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...staggered start and held with Yale initially—but going into the curve on the Lake Housatonic course, the Black and White was unable to make up the stagger and pull up with the Bulldogs. At the final pole Yale claimed a win by about half a length of open water...

Author: By Christopher G. Parham, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Radcliffe Freefall Continues | 4/26/2004 | See Source »

...outside lane,” junior Gretchen Weingarth said. “The stagger is about two feet, so we had a two foot lead to start the race. We were even with Yale going into the turn, and they took about three-fourths of a boat length on the turn, which was more than we thought was possible...

Author: By Christopher G. Parham, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Radcliffe Freefall Continues | 4/26/2004 | See Source »

...They got up a length or so at 1,000 meters,” co-captain Ame Bothwell said. “That seems to be where we normally find ourselves, but this time was different, we knew we had to change that—we started our sprint early...

Author: By Christopher G. Parham, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Radcliffe Lights Top No. 1 Tigers | 4/26/2004 | See Source »

Arthur Miller’s The Crucible was written heavy handedly about grave times and during comparably grim times. The length and gravity of the masterpiece, could, if performed prosaically, drag the audience into the grave along with John Proctor and Ann Putnam’s seven babies. Yet despite minimal distractions in the form of sets and costumes, the law school production of The Crucible managed to engage through its three-hour length...

Author: By Julie S. Greenberg, ON THEATER | Title: Review: 'The Crucible' Powerfully Reflects on Present | 4/26/2004 | See Source »

Bill Gates is one of a kind. No, I'm not talking about the Bill who in a short period developed one of the most innovative and successful businesses in history. I'm talking about the Bill who, along with his wife Melinda, has in a far shorter length of time developed and funded the most innovative and successful foundation in history. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has a $27 billion endowment and in just a few years has pledged more than $7 billion...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Bill Gates | 4/26/2004 | See Source »

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