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Dates: during 1990-1990
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...real problem with this technique is that the reader begins to sympathize with Wing instead of the ridiculously self-indulgent protagonist. For example, the forward mentions a note that Wing supposedly writes to her research assistant at the end of the first chapter: "[Please] do a computer search and see how many times the word "cock" is used in this chapter. I feel like I'm drowning in pubic hair--if he prongs her once more I'll scream...

Author: By Melissa R. Hart, | Title: In Search of Sexual Healing | 1/8/1990 | See Source »

...Instead, men married to women with careers do little more housework than those married to housewives. Even studies by conservative economists reveal that working women work longer hours than their husbands, when work at home is included...

Author: By Joshua M. Sharfstein, | Title: It's Dad's Turn To Do the Dishes | 1/8/1990 | See Source »

...part of a new plan, Harvard has cancelled its traditional February early action weekend, and instead will host a three-day program in April for students who have gained admission under both the regular and early programs...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Recruiters Ring Early Admits | 1/8/1990 | See Source »

...hasn't covered. Quayle's public statements put just the necessary tinge of cynicism on all this euphoria. The administration has little knowledge of what is to come, and little input into how it will be done. They are sitting pigeons, and, honestly, that's risky public policy. So, instead, they'll casually glide on the wave of current events...

Author: By Juliette N. Kayyem, | Title: Dan Quayle: Man or Myth? | 1/5/1990 | See Source »

Riesman said he was particularly interested inRosovsky's contention that students should opt toattend large research universities instead ofsmaller liberal-arts colleges...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Rosovsky Pens 'How-To' Book | 1/5/1990 | See Source »

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