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Dates: during 2000-2009
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That's certainly good news. Indeed, the best indicator of progress is a declining death rate. But while the falling incidence rate suggests successful efforts at prevention, the real reasons behind the trend are not as clear-cut. Decreasing cancer rates may reflect a real reduction in cancer; they may also be a result of more frequent and effective screening, which can catch and cure pre-cancer, or they may reflect less frequent use of screens overall...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cancer Rates Drop in the U.S. | 11/25/2008 | See Source »

...would sort of run three steps up and slide two steps back down,” said Sprague, a former varsity track runner at Harvard. “It was progress, but very, very slow progress...

Author: By Esther I. Yi, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Long Distance Runner Covers the Globe | 11/25/2008 | See Source »

...impressed with the team’s overall performance. “The players have a variety of talent, but they are all highly motivated,” he said. “I can see that their thinking is improving, and I am very happy with the progress the polo club is making.” Before attending yesterday’s game, Jones visited the team’s stable at the equestrian center for the first time. “The horses are well taken care of, and the facility is perfectly suitable for intercollegiate polo...

Author: By Eunice Y. Kim, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Jones Supports Polo Team Versus Yale | 11/24/2008 | See Source »

Boston University has decided not to begin any new construction projects, according to university spokesman Colin D. Riley. He added that the projects for which contracts are already in place will continue to progress...

Author: By Emma R. Carron, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Schools Prepare for Crisis | 11/24/2008 | See Source »

...think that one should not forget that there have been a lot of achievements. Three to four years ago, the country was dividing into three parts. That was overcome. Most of the country now has peace. This is a country that is literally back from the dead. There is progress...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: What Kind of Peace Is There to Keep in Congo? | 11/24/2008 | See Source »

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