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...even surprise at his own answers. The interview is prefaced by an introduction to our hero written by (drumroll, please) Matt di Pasquale, which tells us that Matt had “virtually flawless grades and SAT scores” and “scored fives on ten Advanced Placement Exams,” among other things. Harvard has seen its fair share of new and sensational publications, from the ill-fated Scene to the pseudo-erotic H-Bomb, but never anything quite like this. In fact, I wonder if the world has ever seen a magazine featuring a nine...
...conspiracy against the United States and his plan to become the ‘Emperor of Mexico.’ Surely the same nation must tolerate a little overzealous acceleration? Even if not, shouldn’t the system be a little more meticulous and franker than the arbitrary placement of police cruisers beyond kinks in the road, under bridges and behind bushes? If my original plan to permit quick drivers in question a ten-second ‘head-start’ will not be tolerated—and I’m sure it won?...
...Clayton notched an impressive personal win, beating No. 12 Nate Schnugg of Georgia 6-4, 6-2, a win sure to boost his confidence and aggressiveness. Harvard’s players ran out of steam as matches progressed, losing just enough consistency, pace, or placement to allow their top-flight opponents to pull away. Playing against Berkeley’s Eoin Heavey, sophomore Alexi Chijoff-Evans won the first set and took the second to six all in the second set tiebreaker. “At that point, I knew my body would give up,” Chijoff-Evans...
...Each department needs to contact those families," says ASIAC's Chandler. "If the children get wind that their placement may be in jeopardy it would be very concerning." She says inter-country adoption is "a very splendid thing, and when it runs off the rails it's extremely sad." MSS says it received funds from both agencies, but that the money was destined for children not connected to the adoption agency, to help with their schooling. ASIAC says it is sure its money is being used for that purpose...
...That sport was a hit, so NBC is giving BMX cycling the Phelps treatment. The bikers will race during breakfast in Beijing, and NBC will air it live in prime time on Aug. 20. Track won't get that kind of placement...