Endings of Letters from a Michigan Teacher’s Class
A St Joseph Michigan junior high class created bold letter endings to express real feelings. The examples range from humorous to harsh and shocking, reflecting the students’ attempt to make writing more engaging.
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Bob Karns
Upton Junior High School
St. Joseph, Mich
Notre Dame
Magnum, P.I
United States
Sweepstakes as a Marketing Tool and Social Phenomenon
The article surveys sweepstakes as a booming American marketing tactic, noting industry spending, growth since 1979, and prominent entrants like Joan Conboy. It profiles promoters, charities, and critics, arguing prizes fuse consumer engagement with fundraising while acknowledging legal and moral questions.
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Promotion Marketing Association of America
Joan Conboys
Conboy
Whale Protection Fund
India
National Foundation For Cancer Research
Leonard Bierman
Cancer Fund
Tom Conlon
Atlantic City
Feinman
Transcendental Meditation Promises Health and Peace
The article profiles Transcendental Meditation and its advocates, noting 2000 Fairfield practitioners including 12 physicians. It cites studies claiming reduced biological age among long-term meditators, and reports on research linking TM practice to lower crime rates in Midwest cities, with broader implications for society.
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Maharishi International University
Fairfield
Doug Henning
Kim Smith
the Gazette
Wallace
Smith
Morgan
Garland Landreth
Midwest
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