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Punishment is merciless for writers of novels that ring in the mind. Unsophisticated readers demand the same bells next time, only louder. Sophisticated readers pretend they do not want an encore, although they really do, and they are vigilant in condemning repetition.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: This Old House FAMILY LINEN by Lee Smith | 4/18/2005 | See Source »

Fearful that Weinberger's presence in Geneva would doom any chance of a deal, Shultz, Regan and MacFarlane managed to keep him off the summit team, despite the Defense Secretary's fervent pleas to the President. The White House is trying to muzzle Perle as well, last week vetoing his...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Mixed Signals from America's Team | 4/18/2005 | See Source »

The mosque in the center of Sa-Nur was built for Jordanian soldiers, a reminder of the contested history of this tiny piece of land. Israel conquered the hilltop in 1967, and now the mosque is a synagogue. Until recently, though, it had few worshippers. Sa-Nur saw its population...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: One Last Stand For the Settlers | 4/17/2005 | See Source »

After extensive discussion, the faculty capped the overall number of honors at 60 percent, voted to switch grade point averages from a 15- to a four-point scale, and formally committed to enforcing more vigilant grading practices.

Author: By Margaret W. Ho, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: A-Range Grades Rise for 2nd Year | 4/15/2005 | See Source »

Roses is hypnotic to watch now, but it will probably get even better. It requires the kind of elegant, vigilant partnering usually associated with classical ballet and not much required in Taylor's lexicon. The dancers move through their roles in a slightly gingerly fashion, but they will loosen up...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Dance: Scenes from Heaven and Hell | 4/12/2005 | See Source »

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