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...that two additional unwritten prerequisites are also necessary to have a successful candidacy: money and connections. The higher the office, the more crucial the financial contributions. Political campaigns in the United States are increasingly resembling auctions at Christie's--offices go to the highest bidders and those without serious dough should look elsewhere...
...once you leave the top tier of schools, things change. Applicants are accepted based solely on their athletic prowess. Money also becomes a concern: schools stand to make a lot of dough from tournament appearances and general success on the field. Coaches and scouts wait anxiously by the phone, praying that the objects of their lust meet the NCAA's requirements for eligibility...
Last year's Springfest didn't have fried dough, a festival staple, because the Campus Life Committee didn't think it would be cost-effective...
...Fans also got to gorge on some of the fattiest foods the area has to offer. Fried dough was a favorite, but sausages and french fries also wowed the crowd...
...fried dough is one reason I come out this far," said Patricia Williamson, of Akron, Ohio, while gorging on one of the cardiac arrest-inducing delicacies. "I mean, I'm a fan of the races, but this food is excellent...