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The Cult of Graduate school

a: Humanities Graduate School ~
b: a Cult

What: The linked article has a humorous tone , but deals with an issue that probably common in most graduate schools.

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Writer: Thomas H. Benton
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Date: Jul 31 2011 11:48 AM



a: Barber ~
b: good friend

What: "Every guy in Dallas needs to have his own barber. A barber is like good friend who you can chew the fat with, talk about sports, and even get advice on whether to shave that mustache off or grow some handle bars. When you find a good barber in Austin you"ll tell all your buddies; well Finley's Barber Shop is that kind of place. Once you experience the difference that a full service, men's Barber Shop provides, you'll be telling all your friends."

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Writer: Darren Peterson and Scott Finley
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Date: Apr 23 2014 7:52 PM



a: Breast cancer ~
b: a dandelion flower

What: "Breast cancer is like a dandelion flower. If you pick it early its seeds will not spread. " The link is a good discussion on breast cancer. The flower analogy me be applicable to other types of cancer.

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Writer: Not Stated
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Date: Jun 11 2014 5:26 PM



a: imaginary numbers ~
b: your crazy uncle

What:

"I like when the metaphors are more complicated than the referent. Here's my answer: imaginary numbers are like your crazy uncle...there's internal consistency to the things he's mumbling, but it may not make much sense to outsiders."


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Writer: Maserschmidt
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Date: Aug 21 2014 4:39 PM



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