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Harvard's inability to put any offensive thrust together came at least in part because the game had more fouls than Frank Perdue's farm. Four Harvard players fouled out and the rough physical action inside took its toll. "I never felt as sore as I do now," Fleming said afterwards. "I got knocked all over the place...

Author: By Jeffrey R. Toobin, | Title: Penn Rips Cagers in Foul-Fest; Fleming Hits 31 in 83-70 Loss | 3/2/1981 | See Source »

...father was a preacher--committed to non-violence, but also a leader of his people and sworn to ameliorate their welfare, he did not know how he should lead. Thus he found "satyagrah," the creative use of non-violent resistance as a strategy for change, "a life belt thrust into the hand of a drowning men." It worked in Zambia, but his confidence in this strategy waned after he became the nation's first and only president and had to confront another freedom struggle in the country next door--Rhodesia...

Author: By James S. Maguire, | Title: The Violence Dilemma | 2/24/1981 | See Source »

...upset about the bureaucracy's fighting his budget plans by leaking information to the press? There is just a hint that he is. He talks about the Soviets "snarling back" at him because he called them criminals, cheats and liars. He has learned Rule 1: Every presidential thrust produces a counterthrust...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Presidency: A Mingling of Old and New | 2/16/1981 | See Source »

...shame, the peacock profession of modeling gives face and body to our covetous dreams, then mocks us as we press our noses against the window glass. What unimaginable delight made the pretty lady swirl and smile as the photographer snapped her picture? What season of debauchery brought the sulky thrust to this beauty's lower lip? At what groveling serf does the fine young lord in the Ferrari scowl with such contempt? Nothing; none; at no one; these glossy apparitions are as hollow as soap bubbles. The photographer has frozen moments that never were ? yet they tease us because...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Modeling the '80s Look: The Faces and Fees are Fabulous | 2/9/1981 | See Source »

...other organizations on campus which Black students created themselves. Doubtless, this very obfuscation can occur--but we must fight to prevent it. The next months promise tremendous University focus on this Foundation. If Black students shy away from the spotlight, much of what has already been created will be thrust offstage...

Author: By Eve M. Troutt, | Title: In Search of a Voice | 2/7/1981 | See Source »

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