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If professional boxing was ever in any way elegant, UFC has stripped away any of that grace. Based off a form of Brazilian jiu jitsu, which literally translates as “anything goes,” UFC fights, which take place in an octagonal cage, involve flurries of punches...

Author: By Marcel E. Moran | Title: Ultimate Fighting’s Grim Role | 3/3/2010 | See Source »

But don't fret. It's not all raging nature at Phulay Bay. In fact, the architect's official design mantra is luk sanuk, a Thai phrase that translates as "have fun with the sun." And it's amorous fun to boot, judging by the fittings at this 54-villa...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: On Cloud Nine at Phulay Bay | 3/3/2010 | See Source »

Whenever we hear the word “nuclear,” we think of a tremendous mushroom cloud in a gloomy sky, followed by images of a desolate, uninhabitable, and barren land. For many of us, “nuclear” translates directly into “nuclear...

Author: By The Crimson Staff | Title: The Truth About Nukes | 2/18/2010 | See Source »

Google’s motto has always been “Do no evil.” However, there is a perception in business that “do no evil” translates into “make no profit”—and thus that no...

Author: By FRANK C. MALDONADO | Title: Firms as Diplomats | 2/9/2010 | See Source »

HUCTW wrote that they are specifically concerned about the effects of diminished staffing, citing the 7 percent decrease in employees in HUCTW jobs, which translates to roughly 340 fewer staff members.

Author: By Sofia E. Groopman and Tara W. Merrigan, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: HUCTW Criticizes University Leaders | 2/8/2010 | See Source »

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