Word: thrill
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...prominent position on the Quad's grassy lawn that have captured my heart. Rather it is the intangibles of house life--the feeling of knowing your housemates on a first-name basis, the humorous anecdotes that regularly appear on the open e-mail list and the adrenaline-pumping thrill of chasing your roommate during a house-wide game of Assassin. While its residents are diverse, there is a remarkable sense of solidarity. PfoHo--as it is affectionately referred to by its residents--by virtue of its masters, tutors and residents, fosters an incredible sense of belonging. But you wouldn...
...city-council seat in 1991 when the chairman of his current law firm, Marvin Weinberg, a staunch Democrat who was backing Tabas' opponent, took notice of his vigorous, well-endorsed campaign efforts. Weinberg ultimately lured Tabas away from his job at another law firm. "I love the thrill of politics and how much you can do to help people while you are in political office," says Tabas, who lost the race but still spends about 25% of his time on political activities. "But it also gives you the chance to meet all kinds of people who can become very important...
...make it to the front of the line. Emily and I are both recent 21 year-olds, so being carded has become quite a thrill for us. But, they barely glance at our IDs before ushering us in. There is a $5 cover charge. A cover? For a bar? We decide this place is a total scam. However, we make our entrance, to the sounds of ABBA's "Dancing Queen...
...make it to the front of the line. Emily and I are both recent 21 year-olds, so being carded has become quite a thrill for us. But, they barely glance at our IDs before ushering us in. There is a $5 cover charge. A cover? For a bar? We decide this place is a total scam. However, we make our entrance, to the sounds of ABBA's "Dancing Queen...
...shirts. They were very happy, very excited with what they got." Gorilla-watching expeditions to remote preserves were once limited to the likes of Dian Fossey, the American researcher who lived for 18 years in the Rwandan forests before her murder in 1985. But adventure-holiday companies now take thrill-seeking vacationers into the jungles too. Escorted only by lightly armed rangers, the tourists are easy prey for the poor rebels...