Word: intrepid
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...good old days of government hypocrisy, an overzealous bureaucrat came up with a brilliant solution to an age old paradox: How could the United States government break its own laws without getting caught? The solution was to create chains of command tenuous enough so that if a pesky, over-intrepid journalist or human rights activist caught wind of the government’s dastardly deeds, it could disclaim knowledge or responsibility for the entire mess...
...that failure, widely expected, does not daunt the intrepid young actor. According to Eisenberg, Cursed was “unique,” as the script developed “real characters. A lot of horror focuses on the horror. So you lose that development,” he told The Crimson a day before the film’s release...
Last fall—while their classmates studied the breakability of certain brands of chalk—three intrepid students in Statistics 140: Experimental Design undertook research that was a bit more captivating. Cassandra K. Wolos ’06, Alexander S. Captain ’06, and Ruthie B, Birger ’06 decided to investigate the question most central to the integrity of the student press: whether or not the Crimson is visually representative of the student body. They randomly selected students pictured in the daily and FM, then pulled the most flattering shots of them...
...seat Take a Hike Destinations to restore your sense of wonder Were it not for its history of conflict, Afghanistan might be best known for its gorgeous rugs, handwoven by nomadic tribes scattered across the country. In recent times, improved roads and increased security have made it easier for intrepid traders to bring these rich prizes of Afghan culture to less remote markets - their warm hues and intricate tribal patterns are showing up in carpet showrooms from Sydney to San Francisco. Unfortunately, clever imitations are turning up, too. So how does a novice buyer spot the fakes? We asked...
Were it not for its history of conflict, Afghanistan might be best known for its gorgeous rugs, handwoven by nomadic tribes scattered across the country. In recent times, improved roads and increased security have made it easier for intrepid traders to bring these rich prizes of Afghan culture to less remote markets?their warm hues and intricate tribal patterns are showing up in carpet showrooms from Sydney to San Francisco. Unfortunately, clever imitations are turning up, too. So how does a novice buyer spot the fakes? We asked two experts?third-generation carpet trader Abdul Tawab and his father, Hajji...