Word: ancient
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...candle-bearing worshipers pack the church at the Greek Orthodox Easter next April. But an Israeli proposal to open a second entrance has provoked a furious response from all but one of the Christian sects, who believe a second entrance will disrupt the balance of power at the ancient holy site. While Israel has resolved not to proceed without establishing a consensus, the authorities fear that the pressure of millennium tourism could create a tragedy...
...Behold, an emotionally engaging storyline! "Fushigi Yuugi" revolves around two best friends, Miaka Yuuki and Yui Hongo. The girls are accidentally transported into the world of an ancient Chinese novel. Through a series of tragic events, both girls become enemies as opposing priestesses in an ensuing war between two enemy nations. As the story unfolds, it becomes a soap opera of epic proportions. What struck me most was the attention given to character development and relationships. Not only were past deeds and motives given careful attention to but the characters grew, made mistakes, and matured throughout. Heroes weren't infallible...
...Arts and Sciences as a convenience to undergraduates for the purpose of "backup to other proof of age where drinking on campus is concerned." The date was printed on the card until 1995 when the date began being embossed along with the rest of the digits on the card. Ancient, grizzled members of the Harvard community (seniors) have surmised that this transition was made in order to thwart the efforts of students attempting to transform their cards into fake IDs by altering their birth date information. When asked about this theory, Wamback seemed surprised to learn that students had been...
...like being a soldier in ancient Rome," he added. "If you're a boy, that's just what you do, it's that simple--and if you're good at it, your...
...course, having his two brothers around certainly helps foster enthusiasm. His love for his older brothers is something an ancient Chinese poet could appreciate...