Word: californianism
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These are but two examples of an instinct that leads students to take courses and read books in familiar subject areas instead of exploring unfamiliar departments and disciplines. I plead guilty to this instinct: A native Californian, I enrolled last spring in Literature 120, "Cityscapes: Los Angeles" when I could have instead studied algorithms or ancient history...
Gene Cavanaugh, a 68-year-old Northern Californian, is adamant that he's got a lot of years left, which is his justification for keeping the half of his net worth that's not invested in Texas and California real estate in the stock market. A former software executive who dabbles in patent law, he has watched his retirement stock portfolio grow by an average annual return of 20% over the past 10 years. "I'm pretty dedicated to the idea of trying to get a surplus on my money," says Cavanaugh. "If I had money I wanted to salt...
Slowly but surely, the education of my friends is paying off, though they haven't quite reached the palate-pleasing plateau upon which Adam and I reside. (Perhaps our mutual Southern Californian heritage explains our food snobbery?) But at least now roommates, blockmates, and random acquaintances all eagerly anticipate my mother's packages. I want Adam to know that a few Cantabrigians understand the joy of cookies and uphold the Banner of the Gourmet in his absence. MARY-BETH A. MUCHMORE...
Charlie Croker's quest for money and power belies his desire to be a "a man in full." Images of men and masculinity pervade the novel. Physical strength and presence are a big part of Charlie's aura--he is proud of his huge frame just as Conrad (the Californian worker) is obsessed with his massive hands and arms. Croker is determined to avoid outward signs of weakness, and his pride drives him to ridiculous displays of machismo...
...Boston's newest emags, Stuff@night, is throwing its first anniversary party. The ads say, "All of Boston's Kens and Barbies are invited to a fabu Hollywood Extravaganza." Bonus points awarded for plastic hair, driving up in pink Mattel sedan and use of wanna-be Californian slang? 10:30 p.m., Avalon, 15 Lansdowne...