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Between the reign of Pusey and Rudenstine, between the class of '67 the class of '92 campus has been torn down, built up and remodeled...
...existence of the giant clouds was virtually required for the Big Bang, first postulated in the 1920s, to maintain its reign as the dominant explanation of the cosmos. According to the theory, the universe burst into being as a submicroscopic, unimaginably dense knot of pure energy that flew outward in all directions, spewing radiation as it went, congealing into particles and then into atoms of gas. Over billions of years, the gas was compressed by gravity into galaxies, stars, planets and, eventually, even humans...
...There were actions taken by Mr. Brokawsubsequent to the investment that should have beenquestioned and more tightly managed," one sourcesaid. "He had virtual free reign over almosteverything with no oversight...
...investments up to [approximately $5million] Scott had...de facto free reign to dowhat we wanted while Walter was there," the sourcesaid...
...battle began in January as the Khmer Rouge moved to seize more territory before the U.N. begins disarming rival forces. Khmer Rouge units under the ruthless leader Ta Mok cut Highway 12, severing the major link to the northern province of Preah Vihear. The Khmer Rouge, whose 1975-79 reign of terror resulted in more than 1 million deaths, spurned repeated U.N. mediation efforts, as did the Phnom Penh regime. A midweek parley seemed to break the ice -- for now -- and a U.N. squad was dispatched to the disputed turf. But the U.N. cannot impose peace in Kompong Thom...