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...unwitting touch of humor is added by the program notes, which warn that the play was written in 1979 before we knew about AIDS. Kids, don't try this at home: "The only way to completely avoid AIDS is to abstain from sexual intercourse," cautions the program for a play which contains 10 1/2 depictions or descriptions of extramarital sex. The moral is clear: If you sleep with your sister, use a condom...
...results of a referendum calling for Law School Dean Robert C. Clark to abstain from Commencement ceremonies should be released today, Antonson said...
Tsongas's ad campaign reflects his low-key personal style -- minus his dry wit. To date, Tsongas is the only candidate in either party to abstain from ads blatantly attacking any of his rivals. But that may soon change: his media advisers are preparing a counteroffensive on the theory that in voters' minds unanswered charges amount to confessions...
...free. I don't care if the rest of the world enjoys the candy for pure taste. I've tried to make this thing work, and it hasn't. I am afraid of them, I'm sick of them, and from this day forward, I vow to abstain from all romantic exchange stamped on sugar...
...Nine states have passed "social host" laws that allow adults to be sued if minors drink in their home no matter whether the adults are aware of the drinking. High schools have added courses on alcoholism, and many colleges feature alcohol-awareness weeks, during which students pledge themselves to abstain from booze. But there is a paradox here that symbolizes the depth of the problem. All too often these instant Lents end with alcohol-fueled "I survived the week" blasts in frats and dorms. The party animal is a tough beast to tame...