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“In America any boy may become President and I suppose it’s just one of the risks he takes.” So said Adlai Stevenson in 1952—rather ironically, given his failure, two times, to be nearly as well liked as Ike...

Author: By James M. Larkin | Title: Exception to the Rule | 10/8/2008 | See Source »

Alfred Dunhill was not born a gentleman. He was born in 1872 into the humble harness and saddlery business. Taking over from his father at the age of 21, he became obsessed with the craze for motor cars and was determined to offer the smart man-about-town motoring accessories...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Old Is New Again | 10/6/2008 | See Source »

“I like that little Down syndrome kid. One of them lives down the street. They’re wonderful children. They’re wonderful people. And I like the idea that this guy does those long-distance races. Stayed in the race for 500 miles with...

Author: By Rachel A. Stark | Title: Superman or Common Man? | 9/30/2008 | See Source »

On September 17, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6899, the Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act. The measure, which allows for some domestic oil drilling and exploration in a zone 50 to 100 miles offshore, is widely viewed as a concession by congressional Democrats to the Republican...

Author: By The Crimson Staff | Title: Long Term Gains | 9/28/2008 | See Source »

In 2007, only 34 percent of eighth-grade students in public schools across the country could read at or above the “proficient” level designated by the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Sadly, this deficiency represents just one among the myriad issues that plague public schools?...

Author: By The Crimson Staff | Title: Extra Credit | 9/24/2008 | See Source »

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