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Naturally, Harvard figures prominently into the plot. Take pride in Pessl’s characterization, which includes descriptions of brainiacs, rabble rousers, pre-med roommates named Soon-Jin, and pretentious Teaching Fellows who gesture “as if holding an invisible parasol, pinky outward” alike...
...daughter. If both biological parents died, Kleitz and Rajzman would be at the mercy of the courts and dependent on the good faith of Louise's other blood relations to keep custody of their daughter. Such inequities brought 800,000 protestors onto Parisian streets in May for a Gay Pride rally, but the current government has no plans to introduce gay marriage or adoption rights. Which is not to say that French families are mired in tradition. There has been a decrease in marriage of 30% since 1970. In the same period, divorces have risen from 12 per 100 marriages...
Some believe that the answer is to restore local ownership. Newspapers were born free, and yet everywhere they are in chains, like Gannett. Fueled by noblesse oblige and municipal pride, a wealthy local won't need to squeeze the last dollar out of the business. Just look at the Sulzbergers of the New York Times and the Grahams of the Washington Post. Ah, but there is a difference between folks who get rich owning a newspaper and folks who get rich and then buy a newspaper. As a rule, rich folks don't buy expensive toys for other people...
...just for workouts. Running outside in February isn’t exactly practical.Students have raised very legitimate concerns, and we expect the College to take note. For its part, the MAC staff is well aware of how much their facilities are used—it is a point of pride for them—and they are already looking for alternate spaces for student groups. “[Temporary spaces] may not be as convenient,” said Healy, “but we will find space. Our goal is to accommodate for most...student groups...
...bucking bronco in front of the five-and-dime. Recently Lewis bought his very own pony, Nellie, from Kiddie Rides USA, a Denver outfit that purchases old rides, refurbishes them and sells them on its website. Lewis had Nellie branded with his initials, and she's now the pride of his rec room...