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Dates: during 1990-1999
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This is gross science fiction sensationalism, but Newman has framed the debate as one of ideological extremes and in doing so has done a great disservice to a fair discussion and an important scientific inquiry. For one thing, Newman and other critics do not weigh heavily enough the possible benefits that could result from inter-species genetic manipulation...

Author: By Mattias S. Geise, | Title: Creating Chimeras | 4/9/1998 | See Source »

...unfair that when we weigh the options for our education that are presented to us here and choose one outside the system of out formal education, we are made to feel unnatural, unhealthy, reckless and in danger. Our choice implies none of these frightful condemnations, but only that we may have used our intuition and done what we felt was best. I want to focus my time here not on classes or assignments or grades, but on my education, as deliciously expansive and difficult to define as I (perhaps arrogantly) fancy myself. I believe that that is what...

Author: By Jeannie A. Lang, | Title: I Didn't Write My Tutorial Paper | 3/18/1998 | See Source »

...binding "early decision" program used by most colleges that requires admitted students to attend? Harvard has always resisted such programs on the principle that students should have as much time as possible to weigh their college admissions and financial aid decisions. We believe that Harvard's 97 percent graduation rate, the highest in the country, is due in part to the Early Action Program's flexibility. Those admitted through the Early Action Program can apply elsewhere, and take most of their senior year to determine if Harvard and Radcliffe are the right match for them before replying...

Author: By James S. Miller, | Title: Preserving Access in Changing Times | 3/17/1998 | See Source »

...author, Karen Wruck, the product that Landmark sells is "an abrupt or jarring change, like an 'aha'"--a "peculiar" one, certainly, but patently marketable. But Landmark, the study notes, has challenges ahead. It will have to gauge the effectiveness of its volunteers in expanding the business and weigh the need to raise outside capital. Perhaps, Wruck says, it will need to go public...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Best Of Est? | 3/16/1998 | See Source »

...SHELL They weigh only half a pound, but when spewed at 7,200 rounds a minute from the six twirling muzzles of a Vulcan cannon, these armor-piercing shells are formidable indeed. Pentagon officials couldn't begin to estimate the number used Cost: around $20 each...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Notebook: Mar. 2, 1998 | 3/2/1998 | See Source »

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