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Besides emotional prep and character study, the men underwent firemen’s training in order to sustain the physical demands of the role. Chapman spent his days in the academy and his nights running with the firefighters, which culminated in experiencing firsthand the horrors...

Author: By Effie-michelle Metallidis, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Travolta, Phoenix Offer ‘49’ As Tribute | 10/1/2004 | See Source »

...PREP RALLY...

Author: By Elizabeth W. Green, Michael M. Grynbaum, Zachary M. Seward, Teddy R. Sherrill, and A. HAVEN Thompson, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERSS | Title: GADFLY | 9/30/2004 | See Source »

...look for the traits you can’t buy in J. Crew: a hint of lockjaw, an enviable air of aloofness, and a faint crease of contempt around the eyes. If all else fails, check the nametag: if it says Wigglesworth, you’ve got yourself genuine prep...

Author: By Elizabeth W. Green, Michael M. Grynbaum, Zachary M. Seward, Teddy R. Sherrill, and A. HAVEN Thompson, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERSS | Title: GADFLY | 9/30/2004 | See Source »

...Scottsdale, Ariz., part of the thrill is "being the chick on the back of the bike." Moreover, she says, because the motorcycle is a "guy thing," she relinquishes her usual "control freak" style and lets her husband George, 51, who works in real estate leasing, do all the prep work for road trips...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Romance On the Road | 8/16/2004 | See Source »

Kerry has changed in recent months. He has become more presidential, if such a thing is possible for a fellow who has seemed prematurely presidential ever since prep school. But the portentous nature of the prize--he will accept the nomination of the Democratic Party this week--has enveloped him like a shroud. He is more cautious than in past conversations, less willing to play with ideas. Or maybe this is just his famous homestretch focus kicking in. My questions are a distraction. His mind is on the big speech. He doesn't want to think about painful times...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Inside The Mind Of John Kerry | 8/2/2004 | See Source »

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