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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...etiquette of war is entirely foreign to the modern viewer; for the enemy to eat lunch with his victims almost borders on the ridiculous. Von Stroheim, normally in the position of director, pleasant surprises in the role of a stiff captain serving the German Imperial Army...

Author: By Nikki Usher, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Allusion, Delusion in Grand Illusion | 10/29/1999 | See Source »

...Vice President's efforts to loosen up were nevertheless an improvement over his longtime reputation as stiff and unable to connect with voters. From his light tan suit and his casual blue shirt, to his playful banter with audience members, Gore tried to project an image of informality and accessibility...

Author: By Marc J. Ambinder and Adam A. Sofen, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: Still Seen As Cold, Gore Works to Warm Up | 10/28/1999 | See Source »

Meningitis is a potentially fatal infection, which causes an inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and the spinal cord. The bacteria causes flu-like symptoms such as headaches, high fevers, stiff necks and nausea which can quickly become exacerbated and be fatal within hours if not treated by antibiotics. Meningitis is an extremely rare infection, effecting only 3.8 of every 100,000 college dorm residents...

Author: By The CRIMSON Staff, | Title: Innoculation is the Key | 10/27/1999 | See Source »

...Wring dry and lay flat on the top rack of a dishwasher. Use lemon-scent detergent and wash the shirt with "pot-scrubber" (two cycles) and "heated dry" (two cycles). The shirt should be fairly stiff, crunchy and a lighter shade of gray...

Author: By F.g. Tilney, | Title: Fifteen Minutes: Ready Prep? Go! | 10/21/1999 | See Source »

...Wring dry and lay flat on the top rack of a dishwasher. Use lemon-scent detergent and wash the shirt with "pot-scrubber" (two cycles) and "heated dry" (two cycles). The shirt should be fairly stiff, crunchy and a lighter shade of gray...

Author: By F. G. Tilney, | Title: Ready Prep GO! | 10/21/1999 | See Source »

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