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...pass that the reporter obtained and that was granted to Graff differs from a “hard pass,” which allows permanent access to White House press conferences, and requires an extensive background check...
...NFL.com article reported that admissions personnel would give “priority based upon years of NFL experience and business background...
...Seung-up is, his abusive behavior towards the women in his life is unforgivable, and Kwon-taek’s film compounds these malefactions by relegating all of its female characters to the status of groupie or prostitute. By placing the maligned female voices in the film in the background, Kwon-taek falls into the same trap that has marred so many other artist biopics—recall Ed Harris’ Pollock...
Dorm life is one of the few common experiences left that all students, regardless of class or background, have to endure with a measure of equality. The egalitarian nature of dorm life helps to foster a sense of collegiate camaraderie, an unadulterated respect for peers; it generates a level playing field that encourages learning between people of all upbringings. A service like Dormaid can bring many levels of awkwardness into this picture. For example, do two people sharing a double split the cost? What if one wants the service and the other does not? What if one cannot afford...
...quite a remarkable background as a social activist as well as a historian,” Coatsworth said...