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Ho said his faith in science is tempered by the bitter realities of the AIDS epidemic.

Author: By Jenny E. Heller, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: AIDS Researcher Speaks At Eliot House Banquet | 11/19/1997 | See Source »

Early in the novel, for example, the story chronicles the misfortunes that result when Timothy Bright, a clueless member of a historically rich and influential family is persuaded by a violent-tempered drug smuggler that if he doesn't cooperate in an illegal transaction he will be turned into "piggy...

Author: By Ruth A. Murray, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Fragmented Plot, Offbeat Characters, Humor Fill Pages of `The Midden' | 11/7/1997 | See Source »

Colleagues describe Armstrong as even-tempered and thoughtful. He can charm those whose favor he needs to cultivate while being rather cold with subordinates. And he does not suffer fools.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: AT&T'S SECOND-CHANCE CEO | 10/27/1997 | See Source »

"I really felt like when I got into Harvard it was this great gift...that's different now: it's tempered. But I'm just as enthusiastic.

Author: By Molly Hennessy-fiske, | Title: Mayer Leaves Her Field Of Dreams | 10/10/1997 | See Source »

Some songs on the album are far more bearable than others, and a few may even be classified as vaguely enjoyable. The perky "Backstab Boofie," has a charming exuberance and, since the lyrics are quite unintelligible, is not as embarrassing to listen to as typical YES!! fare. There's nothing...

Author: By Jordan I. Fox, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Repetitive and Self-Indulgent Ramblings | 10/10/1997 | See Source »

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