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...millions of men will be on society. Sociologists predict that both military and monastic life will become more popular. But these institutions will only be able to soak up a limited number of men, and the government fears a rise in crime, prostitution and drug use as a swarm of bachelors roam the countryside. A hint of that future has already arrived in Shaanxi's Qiaogou village, where children play under a dusty apple tree, tossing scraps of vegetables as makeshift toys. The noise is the raucous glee of boys being boys. There is only one girl playing among them...
...Squad are relentless and polite, though the African dealers claim they are being targeted on account of their color. "I understand that they feel this way, but we're just doing our job," Martin says. Some in St. Laurent think the effects are cosmetic. "The dealers are like a swarm of flies - they disappear when the police come, only to reappear a few hours later, bothering people and scaring the hell out of us," says a local resident. Others in the area, including Marti and fellow members of the Group, are more inclined to agree with the passing teen...
...example, or an allergen--is inflammation. When the insect bites, the immune system uses cellular troops that have had no special training. Cells called leukocytes, neutrophils and mast cells routinely cruise the bloodstream sniffing for an unfamiliar chemical signature. If they find it, they signal for reinforcements that swarm to kill the invader--the equivalent of an infantry attack...
With just under five minutes left before halftime, Harvey broke free of the Huskies’ swarm and flung a pass upcourt to Tim Coleman, who dunked it home...
...ensuing extra-point, senior Sam Taylor picked up a low, bouncing snap and looked toward the end zone. He then heaved the ball into a swarm of four Yale defenders and one Harvard defensive end. Senior Marc Laborsky, having lined up as a tight end on the play, used his 6’4, 250 lb. frame to box out the defense. He came down with the ball, giving Harvard an 8-0 lead...