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Dates: during 1990-1999
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That his family lives on the brink of bankruptcy in a run-down room of the seedy Empire Hotel doesn't really seem to disturb Aaron all that much as he simply goes about doing his own thing. He has managed to trick himself and those around him into believing that everything will be all right. As a result, a sense of calm and stability pervades the first part of the film. As long as Aaron rebounds quickly from his setbacks, nothing is truly troubling. When his adorable younger brother is sent away to relatives because he is too much...

Author: By Ariel Foxman, | Title: Home Alone, for Real | 10/14/1993 | See Source »

According to Bonnie Hinkson of Hershey Foods Corporation, the home office is very happy with its new product. "The trick was finding something perfect for the name...and this is it... We think it's wonderful!" she said...

Author: By Joshua D. Fine, | Title: Hugs vs. Kisses | 10/14/1993 | See Source »

MacFarlane had three goals, including two in the first 3:19 of the game, in a 5-1 win against Yale. She recorded the 10th hat trick in Princeton field hockey history and her 20 points make her the school's single-season record-holder. For the season, MacFarlane leads the lvies in both overall and league scoring with 20 (9-2-20) and 9 (4-1-9) points, respectively. HONOR ROLL...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: IVY LEAGUE FIELD HOCKEY | 10/14/1993 | See Source »

...quite well. On the other hand, I can see that your predicament might pose a slight problem. How about casually dropping a hint during dinner: "So how was your day? Say, uh, what's your genetic makeup?" might just do the trick. And if you can't join the Porc, there's always the Fly (maybe next year). As a last resort, look into a well-hidden secret for a great social life: comp the Crimson--it's P.C. and filled with real...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Should he sow his wild oats in a clinic? | 10/14/1993 | See Source »

Here's the trick--pick up a booklet on fellowship opportunities or the latest budget figures for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. And if you can't do that with a straight face, just show up, put your hands out, and say please...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: To the Fly, Our Deepest Sympathies | 10/2/1993 | See Source »

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