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When freshmen parents arrive in Cambridge this weekend, impress them with your newfound college sophistication by sipping on one of America’s oldest and most refined cocktails: the Old Fashioned. This classic cocktail was invented in the late 19th century at the Pendennis Club in Louisville, Ky., for a prominent Southern colonel and whiskey connoisseur. Since that time the Old Fashioned has been a favorite of the stylish. From speakeasies to lawn parties to Hollywood soirees, the Old Fashioned was such a staple it inspired a Cole Porter song, “Make it Another Old Fashioned, Please...
...History Charles S. Maier of Historical Studies B-54, “World War and Society in the 20th Century: World War II” might put it, war: a strategy of maximizing resources within limitations. There are papers to write and meetings to attend, admissions committees to impress and social appearances to make. There are always accomplishments in the queue and successes on the schedule...
Katie Holmes (Teaching Mrs. Tingle, Wonder Boys) stars as Katie Burke, a senior at a prestigious college working hard to finish her thesis and impress a top consulting firm. Paid an unexpected visit by ex-alcoholic Detective Wade Handler (Benjamin Bratt), Katie is questioned about the mysterious disappearance of her ex-boyfriend, Embry Langan (Charlie Hunnam). When Embry suddenly reappears, Katie is consumed by fear and confusion, and spirals out of control. Simultaneously trying to balance her thesis, job interviews and a resurfaced first love, Katie ultimately seeks comfort in the arms of Wade. However, violent run-ins with Embry...
...doesn’t the H-Bomb seem to work for women? Using Harvard to impress a dating prospect implies the need to gain an advantage over the other party. Conventional wisdom traditionally places the man in the position of impressing the woman. It also insists that men don’t like women who are too smart...
...only real problem with Maws is that he needs more confidence. Portions overwhelm the plates, perhaps because this is Maws’ first solo venture and he is eager to impress. He should trust his remarkable skill and know that one piece of perfectly prepared lamb serves him better than three. But generosity runs in the family. After a tour of the kitchen, Marjorie Maws, Tony’s mother and the current hostess, offered her satiated customers a loaf of bread or two. But everyone had already had more than enough to eat—thanks...