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...when an electric current -- which is simply a stream of moving electrons -- flows in a conductor, electrons move from empty slot to empty slot in the outer shells of the atoms. A material like rubber, on the other hand, is an insulator: it consists largely of atoms with completely filled, stable outer shells. Thus when voltage is applied, electrons have no empty slots to move into, and no current flows...
Students producing a show on the Mainstage gain not only a certain amount of prestige but also a budget of $4500, as compared to about $350 for an average house production. While the Experimental Theater grants much less money--around $250--a slot there gives directors an opportunity to try out creative ideas without worrying about making a profit--all shows are free--or being reviewed--the Ex has a strict no-review policy...
...move was expected. Hill Street's ratings have been on a downward slide, and last December the series was unceremoniously evicted from its longtime Thursday-night time slot. Several cast members, including Daniel J. Travanti (Captain Frank Furillo), had said they would leave after this season. The show's producer, MTM Enterprises, was reluctant to continue churning out the expensive hourlong episodes (average cost: $1.5 million). "There was no financial reason to go on," says Executive Producer David Milch, "and aesthetically nothing left to prove...
Most students' favorite designer of cute icons is bringing its latest bushel of high-tech toys. The Macintosh II which is bigger, faster and more powerful than the present generation of Macintoshes and the Macintosh SE which is basically a Mac Plus with an expansion slot, will both be shown for the first time in the Boston area...
...doubles, the duo of Boss and Bland will hold the number one slot for the Crimson. The pair managed to win three matches against stiff competition during the team's annual Spring Break trip to California. Vigna and Austrian, along with Mulvehal and Dragomirescu, from the other two doubles teams...