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...involved, and they write to TIME in impressive numbers, an average of 54,000 letters a year. British Journalist Phil Pearman has compiled some 1,900 excerpts into Dear Editor: Letters to Time Magazine 1923-1984 (Lansdowne Press; $24.95). It includes such memorable contributions as Franklin Roosevelt's compliment to the magazine as a "pioneer and innovator, [with an] originality that has been refreshing and oftentimes delightful" (Feb. 28, 1938) and Bob Hope's complaint that he had been "flattered in reverse as only TIME usually does" (Oct. 11, 1943). The project was managed by TIME's promotion department...
...play the name game. If your complaint is that he occasionally greets you with a “Hello, Adorable” or a “How are you, Beautiful?” I would grin and bear it. You might just have issues taking a compliment, and that’s your fault...
...have fled the scene of the assault together, Miriam implores Turner to explain why he reacted so violently to the singer’s affectionate reference to him as “blacky.” Turner replies wearily, “How could anyone think black is a compliment...
Those who stayed behind contended with typical Boston chill wind and rain at the Geiger Trophy, hosted by MIT. The regatta put sailors in four divisions launching Flying Juniors, Rhodes-19s, and single- and double-handed Tech dinghies. Harvard’s compliment finished sixth of six, a slight four points behind...
...sexuality, sexual orientation, gender, and relationships. University Health Services mental services and the Bureau of Study Counsel offer professional support. If people see or experience any other situations of harassment or violence due to hate or other reasons, HUPD can be reached at 495-1212. We would like to compliment HUPD for the great job they did in this case and in others that we have heard about this year...