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Framed by Eloise’s modern-day dissertation research into the “Pink Carnation” and “League of the Purple Gentian”—British espionage organizations meant to quash Irish insurrection in 1803—the narrative centers on Letty Alsworthy, the newlywed of Purple Gentian officer Geoff Pinchingdale-Snipe...
...application process itself mirrors standard online recruitment: seniors fill out an exhaustive online application, and later go through interviews and mock teaching sessions. At the interview, recruiters ask off-beat questions to quash pre-packaged answers...
...Leadership aides expressed relief that members were, at least initially, staying loyal. "The ship didn't go down," one congressional aide said. Trying to quash speculation Hastert might step down under pressure from the Speakership next year if the G.O.P. retains control, his office issued a statement today saying he "will run again and serve his full term" if his colleagues elect him. But now Republicans have a new worry: Key social conservatives have issued blistering statements about the handling of the Foley matter, arguing that political correctness kept G.O.P. leaders from intervening earlier, and are making it clear that...
...Etchemendy’s name were still in contention, the op-ed would not necessarily quash his candidacy...
...Lacy changed course on Karr when it became clear that his DNA didn't match what was found at the scene of the crime. Her motion to quash the arrest warrant, though, quickly shifted attention away from Karr's delusional confessions toward Lacy's own handling of the investigation. Colorado Governor Bill Owens lambasted the DA for conducting what he called the most most extravagant and expensive DNA test in Colorado history, and Lacy said an evening caller told her she deserved to be tarred and feathered. At the press conference Tuesday Lacy defended her strategy and pledged...