George Neal the Umbrella Man of Durham
George Lindsey Neal, 68, known as George the umbrella man, runs a cash-only umbrella repair business in Durham. He began after fixing two broken umbrellas in the 1940s, recalling a varied career from tobacco plants to a Duke train car, and notes the perils of broken umbrellas from car doors to cigars while advocating two umbrellas for everyone.
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Interviews Show College Professors Unhappy With Academic Life
A University of Maryland study finds professors feel overworked and underpaid yet prize learning over money. Interviews with 1,800 teachers across 158 colleges in 16 Southern states show dissatisfaction with pay and administration, but strong love of teaching keeps many in the ivory tower.
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