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...Twist Of Fate," TIME'S account of James Watson and Francis Crick's discovery of the structure of DNA, was extensive and thorough [THE DNA REVOLUTION, Feb. 17]. I am studying biology in high school, and my textbook gives the impression that Watson and Crick completely deciphered the molecule in no time flat. Learning that they made mistakes at first, as everybody else does, reignited my interest in high school biology. MICHAEL YEE Huntington Beach, Calif...
...means does patron care absolve owners and operators of public gathering places of their responsibilities as well. They must be thorough and vigilant in the upkeep and proper operation of their facilities. Design limits must be known and must be maintained at a high enough standard. Municipal authorities, often known for laxity or petty corruption, must recognize the life-threatening importance of their work and strive to establish and enforce adequate and sensible building codes, particularly in buildings open for public use. Western European standards for such buildings are often cited as being nearly ideal, and should be investigated...
...realized that we needed to rebalance the department so that the modern side would begin to be as thorough and as comprehensive as the premodern side,” Hamori says...
...Megawati's consent, four FBI agents were dispatched to Indonesia, arriving in Jakarta on Jan. 23 and traveling to Papua earlier this month to begin an inquiry into the attack. The FBI has conducted two previous probes into the matter but lacked the authority until now to complete a thorough investigation...
Kennedy gives a thorough historical account of interracial intimacy, from the era of slavery through Reconstruction and Jim Crow America to the present...