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...rounds in the nurseries in the hospital, assessing newborns for any abnormalities, I often wonder how their lives will develop. Am I listening to the heart of a future cardiologist? Am I checking the hips of a future long distance runner? As they lie bundled in their bassinettes with perfect eyes and toes, I wonder will their futures be as flawless or will they someday have to wear their imperfections on the outside for everyone...
Although both the location and the setting were perfect for Conlon and Plumb's Paris apartment, they faced some maintenance problems. Horrified when the hot-water heater shot flames and made booming sounds, they shut it off and boiled water on the stove for sponge baths for three days until French repairmen appeared. "The French have a different sense of urgency," Conlon says dryly. That hasn't deterred the couple from planning a regular sabbatical, however. Who can resist playing English cottager, Parisian apartment dweller or Tuscan farmhouse owner--if only for a short while...
...team’s first win of the season in the game the team had been waiting for—its Ivy opener. And for a young group that needed a boost of confidence after the strenuous start to the season, the road win in Philadelphia came at the perfect time. “We knew we were really playing hard teams to start the season,” senior co-captain Laura Odorczyk said. “We’ve worked hard, so this is great for us to show that we are really prepared for the Ivies...
Ascending to the stage brought about no change in his temperament. Crouched over the keyboard, he leaned heavily on his chords, pressing his weight into them as he murmured into the microphone. Later, he would go on to play a near-perfect set, surpassing expectations and revealing a few surprising talents not exhibited on his studio albums, the latest of which, “Post-War,” he is on tour promoting. Still, for a few minutes, in the milky darkness of the classic theatre, he was just another audience member – just a regular...
...Irvin to senior wideout Matt Lagace went for 48 yards.But a 37-yard Schindel attempt sailed wide right, giving Brown the ball once again.Another aerial assault resulted in another Bears touchdown, but this time the quarterback draw was stuffed short and Brown was left down 31-21.A nearly perfect onside kick was almost recovered by Brown, but senior Neil Sherlock made the recovery for Harvard, flushing all Brown hopes for a comeback.—Staff writer Brad Hinshelwood can be reached at bhinshel@fas.harvard.edu