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Preston’s performance was especially impressive in light of the fact that the wrestler was sick the entire week prior to the match, Weiss said...

Author: By John Hastrup, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Hofstra Overwhelms Young Harvard Wrestling Team | 12/13/2004 | See Source »

...over the years, it becomes part of your identity; and upon coming to Harvard, I couldn’t imagine quitting ballet. Though keeping in shape and performing ballets is extremely intense, I love doing so, and it is really an outlet for me when I’m sick of writing papers or going to classes...

Author: By Vinita M. Alexander, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Spotlight: Jordan C. Walker ’07 | 12/10/2004 | See Source »

...Living Wage” says that the “vast majority of Sodexho workers earn an hourly wage that is significantly higher than minimum wage,” and that “most are eligible for such benefits as health care, dental, 401K and paid sick leave, holidays and vacation days...

Author: By The Crimson Staff, | Title: THE CONTRACTORS | 12/9/2004 | See Source »

...That's assuming they weren't sick themselves. If the bird-flu virus spread at the rate Omi estimated, nearly a third of the world's population could become ill. That means a third of the world's police officers, government officials, soldiers, technicians-and medical workers-could be knocked out for weeks. Even the temporary loss of such a large part of the work force could lead to severe disruptions of public services-and complicate efforts to fight the pandemic. Countries and businesses need contingency plans in place now, yet in Asia only Japan has any real pandemic scheme...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Threat That Knows No Boundaries | 12/6/2004 | See Source »

...mesmerizing." In Japan, which he was one of the first Westerners ever to visit, Xavier's amiable manner and learned discourse is credited with helping open up the nation to outsiders. In India, he is revered by Christians, Hindus and Muslims alike as Goencho Sahib, a healer of the sick, a bringer of good fortune and?his legend taking a more modern twist?one who can bless new cars and trucks. In Malaysia, where he was known for a miraculous ability to call out the names of babies he had never met, mothers hold him up as a model father...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Missionary, Explorer, Hero | 12/6/2004 | See Source »

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