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2012
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Dear Abby
DEAR ABBY: I would like to tell “ Possibly Paddled Pledge” (Jan. 13) that joining a sorority was one of the best parts of college for me. It taught me about interpersonal communication, the importance of philanthropy and academics, and networking. I learned skills I would not have gained had I not joined. My sorority […]
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‘Fat cat’ field trips
You may have heard this phrase: “You can’t get something for nothing.” Or you surely have heard this one: “ There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” And there’s no such thing as a free, privately funded trip for our members of Congress. Congressional travel became a hot topic with the Jack Abramoff scandal, […]
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Numb to history
Nike had better start hiring a few history majors. Or Irish Americans. Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, the swoosh released a line of sneakers called Black and Tans. Ouch. Company officials apparently thought this was a paean to the popular pub offering made by mixing dark stout and pale ale. A quick click […]
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A new heart of darkness
WASHINGTON — When the gentleman from North Carolina mentioned “Uncle Chang,” it hit with an awkward clang. “We are spending $10 billion a month that we can’t even pay for,” said Rep. Walter Jones, that rarest of birds, a Southern Republican dove. “The Chinese — Uncle Chang is lending us the money to pay that […]