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...person who helped maintain Ford's common touch amid his political tribulations was his wife, Betty. She brought candor and originality to the White House, a freshness not seen since Jacqueline Kennedy. She kept the Executive Mansion real. "I took all the art off the walls - there's enough around - and put up family pictures," she told TIME in 1974. "I brought in Jerry's old blue leather lounge chair and his tobacco things." Until her husband succeeded to the presidency, the Fords had never lived in a house larger than eight rooms. Betty took delight in the incongruity...
This reality is a stark contrast to the mythic, idealized Harvard imagined by its tourists. Every morning, the urine is gone, and the statue appears pristine, but we students know the truth. Each time a visitor reaches to touch John Harvard’s lucky foot, we cringe perhaps not only from disgust, but from embarrassment as well...
...penetrating a defense that ranks among the nation’s best. The Badgers are allowing a stingy 52.3 points per game this season, while Harvard is giving up 75.6. If the Crimson wants to pull off the upset in Madison, scoring leader Niki Finelli will need her soft touch from the outside and forwards Katie Rollins and Christiana Lackner will have to get their teammates second chances on the boards. Wisconsin boasts not only a tough team defense, but individual players that can score at will against less disciplined opponents. Preseason Naismith Trophy candidate Jolene Anderson averages 17 points...
...kicks Gunn’s ass in parking lot (“Rocky V”)—Rocky is a family man, and if you don’t believe me, you can try talking to the champ’s fists. Punk. 3. “Touch me and I’ll sue” (“Rocky V”)— Rocky’s response? A punch to the face. 2. Rival Apollo Creed becomes Rocky’s homoerotic pal (“Rocky III?...
This cover is thought provoking to say the least. The monochromatic purple gives it a classy feel, and the leaf is a nice touch. I would be willing to say this book has something to do with female sexuality, as I think we all are familiar with what the intentionally immature reference to “thing” means. Get this for your crazy aunt who speaks explicitly of sex and practices transcendental meditation...