a&s
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But before you instinctively type the letters "a/s/l" on your keyboard, get this - for a lot of people, this is hardly the stuff of distant memories.
From BBC
Boy A's mother then stormed into his school reception and police were called, leading to Joynes' arrest.
From BBC
In 1963 a “Gentleman’s C” was common, but students had to work their tails off to get a B. A’s were rare: only 10% of marks in 1963.
I understand L.A’s notorious traffic can wear on you, but this feature has no real purpose in my opinion.
Despite Measure A’s approval, the county is planning to cut some outreach programs next year, because Measure A is bringing in less revenue than expected as the economy slows and consumers spend less.
From Los Angeles Times
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