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Some princesses opt for Le Pli because it’s close, but the atmosphere isn’t the most relaxing. Still, get Damien for a hot stone massage. “He’s this pixie-like man who looks like he belongs on the lord of the rings,” says one devotée, “and he ‘channels your spirit’ or whatever.” On Newbury, try Bella Sante, which enthusiasts swear is worth the trip out of the Square for either a facial or massage...

Author: By Irin Carmon, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: The FM Guide to Being a Princess | 3/6/2003 | See Source »

...tests now exist as the national means of assessing academic performance in schools. From California to Maine, Wisconsin to Alaska, all states are required to set standards within the core academic areas and then test their students in alignment with these standards. In schools with unsatisfactory scores, students may opt to attend other schools within the area; in schools with adequate scores, high-scoring students may receive award money. Given these outcomes, the standardized tests are not just for assessment purposes. More correctly, they operate as high-stakes mechanisms of punishment and reward, for schools that fail or succeed according...

Author: By Jasmine J. Mahmoud, | Title: No Child Left Behind | 2/27/2003 | See Source »

Chopra added that an increase in funding from Summers raises worries that the administration might “co-opt the event even more...

Author: By William B. Higgins, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Council Debates Springfest Funding | 2/24/2003 | See Source »

...unsafe. But the designated route takes potentially cold and tired students out of their way, and the wait for a shuttle can drag on interminably, even before the Evening Shuttle Van Service stops taking calls at 2:40 a.m. Given these barriers, it is hardly surprising that many students opt for less safe methods...

Author: By The CRIMSON Staff, | Title: Improving Student Safety | 2/20/2003 | See Source »

...Many hikers in Nepal opt to join a group tour, but I wanted some individual freedom. In Kathmandu I hired a guide, Kamal Bhatta, and he obtained my trekking permit, hired a porter and arranged transport to the trailhead, which took six hours to reach. Once on the trail, I could hike at my own pace and choose where I wanted to sleep, which was usually the place with the best apple pie. The Annapurna circuit's nickname, in fact, is the "Apple Pie Trail," in homage to the local specialty and the easy trek...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Bragging Rights and Beauty Rest | 2/17/2003 | See Source »

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