Word: awkwardness
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...Walking into ABP holding two ELLEgirl magazines?” asks Damien T. Wint ’05, a first-year Harvard Law student. “Awkward.” Wint is one of 10 finalists in the mag’s annual “Last Guy Standing” competition, appearing monthly—or at least until he’s eliminated—in ELLEgirl. Each issue reveals a fresh side of these eligible bachelors, prompting its young readers to vote for “the coolest...
...decision on gun laws, freedom for East Timor, an uncompromising approach to border protection, standing shoulder to shoulder with President George W. Bush after 9/11, providing comfort to the bereaved in Bali. That Howard's forte would become international affairs and national security was not immediately apparent. He was awkward and inexperienced in such matters. His diplomatic pitch was often prepared for domestic consumption. When he thought aloud about U.S. power and Australia's role in the region, he got stuck with the "deputy sheriff" badge. He'd take the bait of Asia's demagogues; Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri refused...
...that is invaluable: she gives me honest advice that I do not think I could get from someone who is intimately connected to my social life. I aspire to act as this impartial—and seemingly distant—voice of reason for all the dilemmas, quandaries and awkward moments you can throw...
THIS ONE HAS LEGS If you leave the Oliso iron ($99) face down and remove your hand, it springs up to rest about an inch off the board to prevent scorching, tipping and awkward wrist twisting. Touch the handle, and the legs retract...
...growing pains” involved. However, though adjusting to college was a difficult process, I hardly think Harvard is unique in that respect. For most freshmen, this is the first long-term experience living away from our homes and our laundry machines. And despite the possibly awkward adjustment, I think there’s still plenty of Harvard to enjoy...