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From the monthly archives: November 2009

Blog / Answer Book Comparison: a critical analysis

By Library Answer Person On November 17, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In About AP, Lobby Book, Statistics

How long does it take you to answer questions on this blog vs. the answer book?

Funny you should ask. With the support of a small grant, one so insignificant, in fact, that it could be considered fictional, I’ve recently contracted with an outside entity – the Center for Regional Analytics and Performance – to [...]

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I'm in love with an RA

By Library Answer Person On November 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Lobby Book, Relationships

I’m in love with an RA. What do I do? [3583B]

[written in answer space: ew.]

You’re in love with the ancient Egyptian sun god? Hey, that’s terrific! I say go for it: life is short, unless you’re Ra, then it’s eternal. Of course, I don’t need to remind you of complications that could arise [...]

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What time is it at the North Pole?

By Library Answer Person On November 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Life\'s mysteries, Lobby Book, Science

What time is it at the North/South Pole? [3583A]

Such a question has been known to blow a few minds during certain smoke-filled social settings on weekend (or weekday!) evenings (or mornings!). Seriously, though, it’s whatever time you want it to be (that is to say, select from among the 24 standard time zones). Since [...]

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The Order of the Red Friars

By Library Answer Person On November 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Duke, Lobby Book

Who were the Red Friars? [3582A]

The Red Friars, or more precisely, The Order of the Red Friars, were a senior men’s secret honorary society, founded in 1913 at Trinity College. The Order voluntarily disbanded in 1971. The Red Friars’ mission was to promote social spirit at Trinity College, later Duke University; later groups declared [...]

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