Word: somes
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Some in the audience, however, said the week's preparations and security for the convocation raised overly high expectations.
They disagree on the explanation. Some cite the complacent "yuppie" mentality of the '80s. Others blame corporations and big law firms for a lack of real philanthropy.
Some, including Steven B. Deutch, pro bono coordinator at Foley, Hoag and Eliot, attribute the plunge in public service to recent societal complacency and "yuppie" attitudes.
In fact, some flatly refuse to pay their lawyers for pro bono work.
According to Matthew Rubins, the Sun's business manager, the Cornell paper had been planning the prank for "quite some time."