Compromise has always been a holy word for the Washington establishment. But against the backdrop of ever-increasing anxiety over our fiscal dysfunction, most particularly the next budget showdown, the word has taken on a tone of anger, desperation, and even panic.But in all its usages these days, “compromise” remains a word for bludgeoning Republicans. “Congress isn’t just stalemated, it’s broken, experts say,” proclaims the typical headline,... full story ![]()
"Feminism" is not a dirty four-letter word. But some people think it is. A staffer at Beliefnet, a spirituality, inspiration and emotional wellness Web site, told Minnesota playwright Kristine Holmgren that readers had issues with the word "feminism." Read full article >>
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ELIZABETHTOWN - Compromise was the word of the day at Monday's Public Safety Committee meeting, as Essex County lawmakers gave initial approval to a measure that aims to change the county-wide last call for bars from 4 a.m. to 3 a.m., not 2 a.m.
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The F-word is fighting back. Feminist campaigner and former actress Bianca Jagger gave a rousing speech at the Oxford Union last night, calling for an end to violence against women across the world.
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Unless it's smothered in caramel or part of a sugary pie, we can't think of many times when an apple isn't good for you. But the ever-nutritious fruit... Read more: Dirty Dozen 2013, Pesticides, Video, Pesticide Foods, Dirty Dozen List, Ewg Dirty Dozen, Dirty Dozen Foods, Dirty Dozen, Healthy Living News
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Following my suggestion that a key to answering the question, How To Be Happy At Work, is to be involved in “delighting customers”, one colleague told me that he choked on the word, “customer”. I get the part about ‘delighting’. The focus is on value-in-use from collaboration around an activity. So ‘delighting’ is fine. But ‘customer’ is a problem: this isn't about a...
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It’s sexy and it’s hot and the audience loves “Dirty Dancing,” both on film and on stage. Now the cast of the Broadway version of “Dirty Dancing” is promoting the upcoming Manila...
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Thirty-something writer Kristin Walker has done a very brave thing (at least, in our culture): She has admitted she is a virgin. She's normal,...
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