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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Baker took a lead over Martin with about three-quarters of a mile to go and ended up beating Martin just barely...

Author: By Elizabeth M. Lewis, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Cross Country Runs | 10/12/1999 | See Source »

Typically strong runners like junior Mary Unsworth, senior captain Kate Moynihan, and sophomore Erin Leonard, all finished behind 10th place. Unsworth is recovering from the flu and, despite leading for the first mile, dropped back in the pack after having trouble breathing. The recent hard training and hilly terrain proved to be trouble for the others on the team as well...

Author: By Elizabeth M. Lewis, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Cross Country Runs | 10/12/1999 | See Source »

Over 50 people made the four-mile trek on either Harvard's outdoor and indoor tracks to raise money for the homeless shelter's renovations. The walkathon raised more than $2,000, surpassing coordinators' expectations...

Author: By Benjamin M. Grossman, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Walkathon Raises More Than $2K For Unilu Shelter | 10/12/1999 | See Source »

...retirement," says the grandmother of a 19-month-old. "Instead we're thinking about investment so we can see her through college." One grandfather came out of retirement when he acquired three new mouths to feed. Now 75, he works nights and sleeps during the day, with a 30-mile commute...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Recycled Parents | 10/11/1999 | See Source »

...rescue. On Tuesday, two giant Hercules cargo planes were due to arrive on the Antarctic coast, biding time until the temperatures climb to at least -50 F for the journey to the interior. In those (relatively) balmy conditions, the planes will be able to make their 1,600-mile round trip to the research station. The pilots will have little time for pleasantries; the craft are expected to land for no more than 30 minutes, during which they?ll pick up Nielsen and drop off her replacement. After the rescue, Nielsen is due to be flown back...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Scott and Amundsen — Meet Dr. Nielsen | 10/11/1999 | See Source »

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