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...object to your use of the phrase "the Church's penance still lies ahead” in the Crimson Staff editorial “Papal Penance” that was published on Apr. 8, 2010. Although doubtless you intended it to refer to the small proportion of clergy and laity complicit in acts both sinful and criminal, the Church is comprised of all baptized Catholics worldwide, and by implying that all these people have yet to receive penance for sexual abuse, you (however accidentally) slander the names of more than a billion people. Furthermore, your "specific reforms" which should...
...introduced to subdue fleeing or dangerous suspects. It fires two tiny electrodes, connected to the unit by wires, into the skin of the target and generates an electric current designed to prevent the brain from controlling the muscles. In the past decade, police officers in major cities have been using Tasers more frequently. Although the introduction of Tasers may help reduce the number of wrongful deaths, the fact that the weapon will not kill suspects does not mean it is permissible to use at all times, and police officers still need to rely on their judgment...
...use your talents to your advantage. If you’re a muscular athlete and you have some extra time, offer to move stuff for other people in your House—for a price. If you’re one of the 15 hottest freshmen, get other people to move your stuff—for free. We at FlyBy have a stunningly gorgeous blockmate who has never moved her own stuff to storage. We are deeply jealous, while she is deeply satisfied...
...DON’T confuse simplicity with efficiency. This means that it’s better to use several medium-sized boxes than a few huge ones—you have to be able to move them, after all. It also means you shouldn’t put all of your books into one refrigerator-sized box. You will not be able to carry it. Your friends who help you lug it down the stairs will hate you. Everyone else trying to get into the storage room will plot your demise. Don?...
...addition to cycling new microscopes in for old ones, Zeiss may use the Center to pilot new equipment, Sharp said...