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...every case administrators agree that the guest suites surpass undergraduate rooms in accomodations. Most contain a living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, and are generally "cozier" than student quarters, McNally says. "Someone years ago must have gone out and bought real furniture for these rooms," she concludes...

Author: By Christopher J. Georges, | Title: Harvard's House Guests | 11/30/1983 | See Source »

...Crichton aims at far more than simple hand holding. It is his conviction that just as computers have changed his own work life, they will change the very existence of almost everyone else. He believes the eventual impact of the computer will surpass that of the telephone and the automobile. To the author, the important issue is: " 'Am I going to be able to get through the rest of my life without a practical ability to use computers?' The answer is almost certainly 'No.' My sense is that most people aren't going to have...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Computers: A How-to for Have-Nots | 10/24/1983 | See Source »

...Gilbert and Sullivan shows never lose their musical vibrance or lyrical hilarity--all that's needed is singers strong enough to enunciate the clever lines and be heard above the orchestra. But the Harvard Gilbert and Sullivan Players production of HMS Pinafore and the one-act Trial by Jury surpass all expectations. Innovative staging, talented singers, and lead actors who combine excellent stage presence with resounding, clear voices help the shows retain the delightful, electric power they have had ever since they were first performed on the British stage...

Author: By Rebecca J. Joseph, | Title: Trial and Tribulation | 4/20/1983 | See Source »

...spite of these good performances, Burrowes' film succeeds only as what it tries to surpass--a soppy adventure epic with great chase scenes and attractive terrain. As a T.V. movie to watch when you're in bed with a 102-degree fever. "The Man from Snowy River" is definitely worthwhile; but those seeking serious cinema fare will soon find themselves wishing they could switch...

Author: By Jean E. Engelmayer, | Title: Same Old Frontier Epic | 4/18/1983 | See Source »

...acres of park space. But the Japanese version barely noses out the 106 entertaining acres of Walt Disney World (opened in 1972) near Orlando, Fla. Naturally, the latest version is more expensive than the other two: $652 million, excluding land. Overall, though, the Tokyo park might equal or even surpass the $913 million spent for the Epcot Center adjunct to Disney World...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Mickey Mouse on Tokyo Bay | 4/18/1983 | See Source »

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