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...frantic mission for “gender equality” in romantic relations assumes that female patience, passivity, and committed endurance??perhaps the most demanding trials of all—are less equal. Despite the cultural message that “real” liberation eschews commitment, Kimmel wisely mentioned that girls generally seek something more than a consent-based hook-up. He light-heartedly suggested that girls who seek a commitment for their affections are hardly obsessive or clingy. By Kimmel’s own logic, holding men to a higher standard would benefit both...

Author: By Rachel L. Wagley | Title: A Defense of Manliness | 5/10/2010 | See Source »

...that these rowers have to make in their exercise regimen. Rowers don’t do that much weight training anyway but they still tend to build up a fair amount of muscle. If they spend all winter riding the ergometer—a rowing machine designed to increase endurance??they are going to develop some pretty huge shoulders...

Author: By Abigail M. Baird, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Weight Watchers | 10/22/2004 | See Source »

Competing in an elite international triathlon is difficult enough when it’s only three stages long. But add on a grueling test of endurance??and patience—in an unfamiliar airport and the event transcends mere sport, as rising Harvard junior Jenna Shoemaker recently learned...

Author: By Timothy J. Mcginn, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Shoemaker Takes 21st at World Intercollegiate Championships | 7/16/2004 | See Source »

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