No wonder the president has said very little about affirmative action. The Justice Department, however, doesn’t have that luxury. It enforces the law of the land, which clearly permits – and in some cases requires – minorities to be given preference over whites to redress past discrimination. Just how aggressively the federal government should enforce the law has been the subject of a simmering debate among Justice officials in recent months....
You may not have heard of Houston, a disciple of mythologist Joseph Campbell’s who will now likely be remembered as Hillary Clinton’s ““guru.’’ But among followers of New Age mysticism, this pop psychologist and avatar of the Human Potential Movement is a legend. The daughter of a gag writer for Henny Youngman and an actress, Houston, 55, received a doctorate in the philosophy of religion from Columbia. In speeches, Web sites and 15 books with titles like ““The Search for the Beloved: Journeys in Mythology and Sacred Psychology,’’ Houston teaches how to train the mind to get in touch with ““the wonder of the inner and outer worlds that is our legacy....
Oklahoma has three players — three stars and potential major contributors to the team — connected to complaints of abuse toward women. All three could be on the field at the end of August when the Sooners, Sporting News’ preseason No.1 team, begins the 2014 season. That, everyone, isn’t what’s shocking. This is: In one fell swoop, the University of Oklahoma’s game plan on these three players consists of trying to force one out of school, petitioning the NCAA to get another eligible, and suspending another until his case moves through the legal system....
Romer’s staff had begged him not to go. He would “get his a– kicked,” one union organizer warned. But Romer had learned a few things about labor wars in 12 years as Colorado’s governor. He made his way down to the first pew and sat politely as the teachers tore him apart. When the rally ended, he took up a post at the front door and pressed the flesh. An African-American woman took Romer’s hand and held it....
Where fans see a good time, Corporate America sees an opportunity. Nineteen companies, including Adidas and Gillette, have ponied up $6 million for sponsorship rights and will spend many millions more on ads, events and new products (like Mattel’s Soccer Barbie) tied to the games. Sports marketers, weary of seven-foot egos and Olympic-size scandals, are attracted to women’s soccer’s wholesome, family-oriented image. Companies like Allstate are betting “soccer dads” will sit down and watch....
““It was the ultimate fatal attraction,’’ says attorney Kent Mercier, who represents the patient from whom authorities believe the tainted blood was taken. Schmidt, Trahan told police, had vowed never to let his lover leave, even threatening to ensure that no man would want her and that she would die. While they were still seeing each other, Schmidt often gave her B shots to boost her energy. On the night of Aug....
The case marked the first time in California that a pet owner has been convicted for murder over an animal’s actions. While no one claimed that Noel and Knoller intended for their dogs to kill Whipple, prosecutors convinced the jury that the pair should be held criminally liable because they knew the dogs were dangerous. They presented more than 30 witnesses who testified that they or their pets had been chased, bitten or lunged at by Noel and Knoller’s dogs before they attacked Whipple....
Backed by tycoon Warren Buffett, Capital Cities acquires the much larger ABC network for $3.5 billion, the largest purchase in media history to date. Thomas Murphy becomes chairman and CEO of the new company. General Electric soon trumps that deal with its $6.4 billion merger–with RCA, the parent company of NBC. Time Inc. ponies up $14.1 billion for Warner Communications, forming the country’s largest media empire. Japan invades Hollywood, as Sony snags Columbia Pictures for $4....
Bowles was the ultimate individualist, in his work and his life. The North African desert offered him liberation from societal constraint. He died there, in a Tangier hospital, at 88.
To investigate what role a name plays, scientists at McMaster University started out by showing volunteer patients information on the benefits and harms of various treatment options. It’s well known that many patients suffer from “health illiteracy” “and inability to understand what their doctor tells them or the meaning of printed information that comes with prescription drugs. The McMaster team therefore set out to see whether the format of the information would make any difference in patients’ understanding and decisions....
For the years leading up to my mother’s death from cancer and in the three years since she passed on, the plan had always been to spread her ashes at the small Midwestern College where they had met. Their first meeting is part of the family lore. While sitting on a front porch of the student union, my father saw my mother for the first time and announced to his friend sitting with him, “That’s the girl I am going to marry....
That was then. This is @#*!%. Or the F word. Or expletive deleted. Or what have you: the powers of expurgated invention fail me. What does it mean that today it means nothing when the vice president unrepentantly uses a word in public that this magazine won’t use in print? It means that standards have changed since 1962. Not just standards of obscenity–standards of masculinity. Dick Cheney’s decision to advise Sen....
The most recent news is that Laundrie went camping with his parents near the family’s Florida home at Fort De Soto Park. The family’s attorney, Steven Bertolino, confirmed Tuesday the trio camped together between September 6-8. Those dates fall days before Petito’s family reported her missing on September 11 after she had gone on a cross-country van trip with Laundrie. Petito was eventually was found dead in Wyoming, but authorities have not directly connected Laundrie to her death....
You should still cut up your watermelon, or freeze it, within two weeks of buying the whole fruit. For example, if you’re going to use the frozen watermelon in smoothies or to make ice cream, cubes are best. Cubing watermelon is best if you’re planning on just snacking on it. Thawed watermelon will be softer than fresh watermelon, though, so keep that in mind as you freeze it. You can also freeze the watermelon in slices if you’re short on space on in your freezer....
The place values in a 4-digit number, from right-to-left, are the ones place, tens place, hundreds place, and thousands place. The place values should always be aligned. Even if you are subtracting a 4-digit number from a 1-digit number. Since a 1-digit number only has ones, you will align this number with the digit in the ones place of the larger number. For example, if you are calculating 5,914−2,346{\displaystyle 5,914-2,346}, you will subtract 4−6{\displaystyle 4-6} in the ones place....
For example, you never want to head into on-coming traffic. You also want to avoid hitting anything head on. So if you are going to make impact, try to steer so that you collide sideways instead. A tuck and roll might be helpful if you see crash coming while you are still on your bike. To get into a tucked position, pull your knees into your chest, cross your arms over your chest, and tuck your head down towards your chest....
For example, a single musk turtle can live in a 20 US gal (76 L) tank. If you plan to keep 2 musk turtles, you’ll need a tank that’s at least 40 gallons (150 L). [2] X Research source An adult mud turtle needs a tank that’s at least 50–100 gallons (190–380 L). If you want to keep more than 1 turtle, you’ll need a tank or tub that provides at least 6 inches (15 cm) of floor space for every 1 inch (2....
However, the lozenges have a bitter taste and can cause mouth irritation. The cost of the gel can be high. You have to make certain the areas are dry before coming into contact with women (especially pregnant women) or children. There is a risk of transferring the testosterone if the gel isn’t dry. When you remove the patch, make certain no one else is exposed to the testosterone. Dispose of the patch immediately....
If your date leans in as well, then you can go for the kiss. The key is looking for a window of opportunity to arise. A lot of times, this happens when the other person is making deep eye contact with you and leaning in. However, if your date doesn’t lean in or turns away from you, it’s a good idea not to kiss at that moment. Don’t take it personally, your date might not be ready emotionally for a kiss....
If you have been dating for a while and you feel you know him pretty well, you might want to bring it up casually. You don’t need to make a big deal about it, because it really isn’t a big deal! Think about how he’s reacted to other potentially awkward moments in the past. Did he freak out, embarrass you, or tell all his friends? If so, you might want to hold off....
