Word: toughness
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...that the social sciences are frequently not so intellectually taxing as scientific research. A similar attitude has led to attacks on such training grounds for young scientists as Glashow and Weinberg's alma mater, the Bronx High School of Science, which has been called "elitist" for insisting on tough admissions standards...
Serene and shy, Jan is a calming influence on Mickey's mercurial moods. Occasionally he missed that steady hand when he was on the road with Sugar Babies. "Mickey hates to rehearse," says Co-Star Ann Miller. "He learns instantly what's tough for a lot of other people, and he'd come in like a little bull, snorting, stomping and yelling, 'I'm not going to rehearse it.' He usually would when someone would sit down with him and explain why it was necessary. When he's in a good mood...
Harvard continued to pressure after the goal. The score almost became 3-0 with 11 minutes remaining as Keller-Sarmiento again side-stepped Brickell but sent a tough angle shot wide of the unoccupied goal...
Coach Edie MacAusland was pleased with her team's second half play, despite the goal. "We wanted it, we exerted...it was a tough break," she said...
Despite this friendly attitude the team is still very competitive Oberg explained. "The first part of the season was easier. We beat two tough teams but we have three important games left. If we play like we are capable of, we'll have a chance to finish the season undefeated...