Stapel had gained stardom status in the field of social psychology but, simply speaking, had been making up all his data all the time.

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The legal status of a field of GM alfalfa planted legally after the USDA had deregulated GE alfalfa was suddenly changed under the court ruling.

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Coupled with his victory in Iowa caucuses, the New Hampshire win propelled Kerry to the front of the Democratic field, a status sure to be tested as the state contests widen next week.

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But after graduation, undocumented students couldn't work in their field because of their status.

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Figure the colleges they attend spend enormous sums on them whether they reach All-America status or never get on the field at all, and then for having played for major universities with high-earning alums, they carry around for life attendance (and maybe a degree) that will forever open doors for them long after their playing days end.

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But the status of the Lukoil deal to develop the West Qurna two oil field is still unclear.

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Does Near Field Communication (NFC) even deserve its new sexy status?

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So, for example, chemical pesticide or pollen from genetically engineered plants wafting onto an organic crop from an adjacent field does not cause the harvest to lose its organic status.

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Lieutenant General JEFF KIMMONS (U.S. Army): The new field manual incorporates a single standard for humane treatment for all detainees regardless of their status under all circumstances and there are no others.

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