Sonny, you should have been Jewish, you'd have had more sense
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Jews tend to have little interest in putting their lives at risk in the name of fun. They are generally very cautious, and cannot really understand why non-Jews want to be involved in dangerous sports such as heli-skiing or mountain boarding. In contrast, Catholics have a firm belief in their entitlement to the afterlife, and therefore seem more willing to put themselves in danger. This is reflected in the recent deaths in skiing accidents of Sonny Bono and Michael Kennedy, both Catholics.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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Everyone should want a degree
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The challenges associated with opening further education up to all social classes in the UK are discussed. It is argued that there are cultural barriers to working-class young people attending university, with universities often distancing themselves by using archaic language and procedures.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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A flawed man, but he should be in therapy, not prison
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Issue raised by the sentencing of Jeffrey Archer to four years' imprisonment are discussed. It is suggested that Archer's actions reflect the sins of modern society and that he should receive therapy, rather than being imprisoned.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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