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...mean grade in undergraduate courses also saw a slight increase, up to 3.42 from a 3.41 the previous year...

Author: By Margaret W. Ho, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: A-Range Grades Rise for 2nd Year | 4/15/2005 | See Source »

Most people have at least one person on whom they can depend no matter what happens. There are slight tensions inherent in close friendship, but diehard loyalty will always bring that person running when they’re needed. Or will...

Author: By Scoop A. Wasserstein, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: DVD REVIEW: Mikey and Nicky | 4/15/2005 | See Source »

Mihaly believes that the Coke experience shows up some of the weaknesses of taste tests. He is critical of them in general because consumers have difficulty distinguishing slight variations in taste...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Coca-Cola's Big Fizzle | 4/12/2005 | See Source »

...varsity race, Georgetown seized a slight initial advantage over the three other boats, but the Crimson remained close. As each boat tried to gain seats on the other, both crews strained to grab a lasting lead. The crews exchanged seat advantages, with neither establishing much distance on one another. As the race progressed, Delaware and Columbia, who had once challenged the two leaders, dropped a bit off the pace...

Author: By Julie R.S. Fogarty, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: SPORTS BRIEF: Men’s lightweights sweep Cornell and Penn, only to lose to Georgetown by less than two seconds | 4/12/2005 | See Source »

...something is wrong. That is important information, so don't kill the messenger by taking pain medication. Find the source of the pain, and do something about it by changing your diet and lifestyle or seeing a doctor for a proper diagnosis. Most pain is just a temporary, slight discomfort. Learn to tell the difference between twinges and chronic pain, and take medication only for the big stuff. Recognize that painkillers are drugs that have side effects. Rolf Ohlemutz Napa, California, U.S. Remaking Morocco Re TIME's report on investigations of the bombings in Madrid last March 11 [March...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters | 4/11/2005 | See Source »

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