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Stat Soft: Statistics Glossary
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[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about earth-like planets in other solar systems. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Christopher Crockett: The Astronomy Word of the Week Is "Barycenter"
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Roger Ebert: Review of Anna Karenina
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The Astrolabe: Home Page
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