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...looking toward shore, which could have masked the Japanese vessel. The fact that a number of people could see the monitors doesn't mean much, because it's not like you or me watching TV. Being able to understand what's going on in the periscope image requires great skill. It's often videotaped, although not this time, so they won't have that evidence to settle the matter - not that anything should be read into the fact that it wasn't recorded. But the Navy can't absolve the commanding officer simply because of his assertion that he didn...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: 'Civilians at Sub's Controls Had No Significance in Killer Crash' | 2/14/2001 | See Source »

...pound division, Jantzen was impressive once again. Despite giving up a takedown just ten seconds into the match, Jantzen combined creativity and skill for an impressive reversal and pin just 57 seconds into the match...

Author: By Kathryn J. Hodel, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Wrestling Goes 3-0 on Weekend | 2/12/2001 | See Source »

...legacy-honoring, line-cutting, fund-raising functionality of a prominent surname. And perhaps it was because of Dubya's early recognition of the power of names (he would later brag that "Bush" was his most valuable asset) that in the dusty backyards of Midland tract houses, he honed his skill at coining them for others...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: On Being Dubbed By Dubya | 2/12/2001 | See Source »

...Bush moves forward, we would like to see him continue to engage Congress in a substantive, cooperative dialogue about the nation's future. Indeed, many have noted Bush's skill in charming legislators and his willingness to consult and rely on his experienced advisors. He must now apply these talents to concrete domestic and foreign issues...

Author: By The CRIMSON Staff, | Title: An Uneven Beginning | 2/1/2001 | See Source »

...HUPD's windowless shooting range, the instructors are ready for another day of training, honing a deadly skill they hope they will never have...

Author: By Garrett M. Graff, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Firing Away: HUPD Hones its Target Skills | 1/23/2001 | See Source »

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