Word: roman
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...book was a roman a clef, right...
...know, knowing what I know now about Patrick, I think that he wouldn’t approve,’” McKenna said. Saint Patrick has been considered the patron saint of Ireland since as early as the 7th century. Born to a Roman family in Britain around 400 A.D., he was kidnapped, sold into slavery, and forced to herd sheep in Northwest Ireland at age 16, according to legend. He then experienced angelic visitations that empowered him to escape slavery and guided him to safety. Patrick eventually returned home, but continued to hear angels and the voice...
...Beijing and over 50,000 Chinese emigrants composing the largest non-European community living in Ireland, the holiday has morphed into a celebration of heritage across borders. Patrick, sainted for ridding the isle of its snakes among other feats of faith, was himself an emigrant to Ireland from Roman Britain...
Consider a recent issue featuring a front-page photo of Health and Social Development Minister Tatiana Golikova sporting pricey pinstripes, a jewel-encrusted cross and what looks like a chic Italian handbag. On the inside of the paper, reporter Roman Shleinov has a detailed piece (headlined super family) on Golikova; her husband, Industry and Energy Minister Viktor Khristenko; and their son Vladimir, now working at a metals outfit run by one of his parents' cronies...
...next Facebook or Microsoft? Come to Harvard! (At least for a year or two). 9) Future Unabombers—Harvard promotes diversity; not everyone can be a handsome i-banker-in-training. 10) Folklore and Mythology concentrators—There’s a huge demand for Roman mythology experts in today’s job market. If you still don’t see your personality type on our comprehensive list, don’t fret—we hear there are still some spots at Yale...