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...past few seasons I had been a little disappointed,” Hagner said. “I used to have this problem freshman year where I’d pass the ball instead of shooting, and my coaches hated it. You’ve got to have a nose for the net, they say—not being afraid to take risks…having the confidence you can beat your defender and go to the goal.”And that is exactly what she did, catching fire as the month of October began. Hagner kicked...

Author: By Dennis J. Zheng, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: FEMALE BREAKOUT ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Junior Makes Mark In Harvard Midfield | 5/30/2009 | See Source »

...yesterday afternoon. As soon as I got home, the water was on and the scrubbing brushes were ready. I had two complete goings-over with the brush and Fairy liquid [a dishwashing detergent]. [The hike] is so dirty it takes you several weeks to get everything out of your nose and chest and pores. You're sweating dirt for weeks...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sir Ranulph Fiennes | 5/28/2009 | See Source »

...store sells a variety of oddities, says she'll hold on to her old money and keep the plastic bills moving so she doesn't get stuck holding them when the music stops. "I prefer to save these," she says, holding up two grungy paper notes, and wrinkling her nose in disgust...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: For Nicaraguans, New Currency Is a Hot Potato | 5/23/2009 | See Source »

...debate over a U.S. politician's warning that Pakistan is on the brink of collapse. The hostess, Rifat Haye, 54, is one of two female pilots with the national airline and is celebrating her promotion to captain. She wears jeans. Her hair is streaked with blond, and a diamond nose stud glints in the sun, as does the jeweled Allah pendant around her neck. She is frustrated with the image the world has of Pakistan, that of a failing state overrun by Muslim fanatics. Pointing first to herself, then at her guests, she says, "This is Pakistan." Then she waves...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How Pakistan Failed Itself | 5/14/2009 | See Source »

Sutherland, Kiefer •fashion designer's nose is butted by head...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Paul Slansky's Weekly Index of the News | 5/8/2009 | See Source »

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