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Article Abstract:
A novelist observes that writers may sometimes pretend to sport a nonchalant attitude with others but are totally businesslike when it comes to tracking the sales of their books. He discovers that monitoring the sales progress of one of his books online at Amazon.com is one true test of a writer's character.
Publication Name: Washingtonian
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0043-0897
Year: 1999
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Revenge of the pinheads
Article Abstract:
Pinhead is a term which refers to self-righteous public personalities who assail Americans' common sense. These pinheads often espouse idealistic concepts such as political correctness without a clear understanding of human nature.
Publication Name: Washingtonian
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0043-0897
Year: 1995
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I do solemnly swear
Article Abstract:
US presidential inaugurations differ in size, sobriety and costs. Jimmy Carter's inauguration cost only $3.5 million compared with Ronald Reagan's $15 million. The festivities were usually marred by bad weather.
Publication Name: Washingtonian
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0043-0897
Year: 1997
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