Just driving by: from the random and violent to the random and casual

Article Abstract:

The roots of such terms as 'drive by' and 'blow a hole' as used by candidates Bill Clinton, Albert Gore Jr., and Bob Dole are discussed. Clinton mistakenly referred to a 'drive-by pregnancy' when he meant to call the shortened maternity hospital stays 'drive by deliveries.'

Column, Political aspects, Humor and anecdotes, Language and languages, Terminology, Slang, English language in the United States, American English

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Telling my fortune

Article Abstract:

A middle-aged man revisits a fortune teller who spoke of her wonderful vision for him. He discovers that the 'special fortune' the woman told him about was a vision that for many years he felt he had to fulfill, in the process becoming his burden.

Analysis, Fortune-telling, Fortune telling

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The yachts of '94

Article Abstract:

A survey of the new sail and motor yachts available in 1994 is presented. Specifications, new features, prices and a photograph are included for each boat.

Product introduction, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts

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