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...Harry R. Lewis ’68 due to concern about alcohol abuse at that year’s game, only increases the dangers of alcohol abuse and poisoning among students. This is due to the fact that, in the absence of kegs, students are more inclined to drink heavier and harder earlier for fear that they will be unable to access alcohol at the tailgate. Unable to sip brews outside in the open, under the watchful eye of police and administration officials, students will be tempted to toss back shots of hard liquor in their own rooms without supervision...
...pants, but this variety series, debuting in 1976, truly transcended demographics with its wacky skits, musical numbers and sharp show-biz humor. It's also fun as a field guide to '70s celebrities (Avery Schreiber! Mummenschanz!). Season 1 takes a while to hit its stride--the corn crop is heavier than usual in the early episodes--but by the end, Fozzie, Miss Piggy, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew et al. are fully fleshed, or rather fuzzed...
...junior started off this season by reminding everyone that, while he may be a year older and a few pounds heavier, one thing still hasn’t changed: Preston hasn’t learned how to lose...
They generally take a softer approach on the conservative agenda. In Pennsylvania, Representative Tom Ridge won the election this year by claiming outsider status -- no easy trick for a six-term Congressman -- and supporting heavier use of the death penalty and an end to parole for criminals sentenced to life. Having done that, he could safely stick to middling stands on abortion rights and welfare reform. "My basic philosophy is a conservative one," says Ridge. "But I recognize there are times when government intervention is appropriate, much to the chagrin of some of my Republican counterparts...
...that they help you keep your balance, especially on a cracked pavement or an uneven surface. Because the wheels' tilt is offset by the weight of your foot, the skate actually feels sturdier than most inline skates. Experienced skaters may find the LandRollers a little clunky and heavier than other popular skates, but for beginners longing to roll with the rest of the crowd, these two-wheelers do an admirable job of reducing the fear factor. Next Product: Get Down And Boogie...