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Here at Harvard, the Lampoon, a certain semi-secret Sorrento Square social organization that used to occasionally publish a so-called humor magazine, has its own vaunted prank tradition. Although of late its pranks are rare, small in scope, and bereft of any real ingenuity, in its heyday members were responsible for a number of shrewdly cunning acts of civil disobedience...
...course, breaking into homes with overwhelming force is tremendously exciting. Kraska says that "these elite units are highly culturally appealing to certain sections of the police community. They like it, they enjoy it […] The chance to strap on a vest, grab a semi-automatic weapon and go out on a mission is […] an exciting reason to join." Emphasizing this glamorous appeal, the LAPD’s recruiting video presents a day in the life of a cop: Catching robbers, rescuing hostages, and taking on gun-toting kidnappers with air support and a SWAT team...
Syria wants more than bromides for its openness. The humanitarian crisis in Iraq could be the issue that brings Syria out of international isolation and into semi-respectability. Although the Bush Administration has long resisted diplomatic engagement with Syria, cracks are appearing. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has authorized the U.S. embassy in Damascus to talk with Syrian officials as long as their discussions are limited to the refugee crisis. Syrian officials say their willingness to take in so many refugees has helped stabilize the region. Now they want something in return: a softer U.S. line on Syrian involvement...
...Something about Mary.” “Don’t see it,” he added, referring to his memorable clash between his penis and the zipper of his pants. Even after the trials of the roast and a tour of the Harvard Lampoon, a semi-secret Sorrento Square social organization that used to occasionally publish a so-called humor magazine, Stiller still emerged with a positive opinion of the University and said that he had a “great day.” Stiller, who attended the University of California in Los Angeles...
...Latham, who has collected more than 1,200 bottles, has organized semi-regular weekly tastings for over two decades. “I wanted to establish a non-confrontational forum at which everybody was at the same level, an even playing field,” he says...