I just wanted you to know that since 2002 the International Development Studies Bulletin (monthly journal received at Duke) is available to subscribers from Ingenta, but the link is not in the library catalog record.
ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: You are absolutely correct! Answer Person has already contacted the guru in charge of adding those records, [...]
I just wanted to thank Tom Wall for his help dealing with an extremely frustrated Perkins user (namely, me). He calmed me down by being courteous, polite, and helpful throughout the whole transaction–and best of all, he helped me find an item that I could not locate.
THANKS!
ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: What a nice experience–and [...]
There is a placard on the chapel quad stating a specific purpose for the university. How did it get there, and why has it not been removed so far?
Cheers
ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: When Duke University was established with the Duke Endowment in 1924, the charter of Trinity College (last amended in 1903) was [...]
Why is american pronunciation so bad? It irritates me. Do i need consuling?
gracias
ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: I can’t tell anything about pronunciation from your question, but the grammar and spelling are definitely in sad shape. You may need consoling for your irritation; and an editor for your writing. !De nada!
What is the greatest flavour of ice cream? Is it superman? Why doesnt duke have superman? Can you get it for us please?
Thank you.
ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: The most popular flavor continues to be vanilla. I know, it goes with everything. Superman doesn’t even make the top 15–in fact, vanilla is more popular [...]
Is marlon perkins still alive?
ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: Marlon Perkins, the African American sculptor, died in 1961.
Marlin Perkins, host of Mutual of Omaha’s “Wild Kingdom,” died in 1986.
They were not related.
Don’t you think that it his high time you got some sort of signal, similar to the batsignal? The floodlight on the Chapel Quad could be utilized for this purpose
ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: What a cool idea! Perhaps a large question mark! I can see it now, a large question mark shining on the Chapel, [...]
Can I cross-reference you like you’ve never been cross-referenced
before?
ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: Only Answer Person knows how AP has been cross-referenced before, so you are at a disadvantage in trying to accomplish a unique event . . whether you count points for intensity or style.
What should my friend hoo ah do about his insatiable crush on lin? I am not sure if they are right for each other, but they should try, don’t you think?
Cheers
ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: Gee, what an unusual question? Seems like Answer Person gets asked a LOT of relationship questions. Seems like they [...]
What’s the deal with that placard on the chapel quad, and why hasn’t anyone removed that disgraceful piece of garbage? Who put it there in the first place? This university is supposed to be for everyone, right? How can we get it removed? Thank you!
Peace!
ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: Let’s see if I have [...]
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