Word: abstaining
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...wrong to wish I could taste more?“Supertasters” are those who experience heightened sensations from food and beverages. They are extra sensitive to bitter tastes, textures, carbonation, and spice; tend to avoid foods such as spinach, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and strong coffee; and often abstain from bitter beers and bold wines. They often refrain from eating rich and fatty foods because they dislike the sensation that slick, creamy foods leave in the mouth. They find the bubbles in carbonated drinks especially irritating. The term “supertaster” was coined in the early...
...Part of that controversial move was the decision to also abstain from the Division I-AA playoffs, a move that Orleans became well-known for defending. The argument voiced by the Ivy League’s presidents, then and now, is that football is just different from other sports, and that the pursuit of gridiron glory would encourage Ivy schools to cut academic corners in pursuit of highly skilled athletes...
...academic year continues, we are yet again beseeched by the UC to contribute $75 to the Student Life Fund. Problem number one: The Student Life Fund no longer funds student life (Thanks Pilbeam!). Problem number two: Now you have to send in a hand written letter in order to abstain from this donation. But don’t worry, FM comes to your rescue once again, with a simple template to facilitate your letter of rejection...
...lived together for half a century, effectively like husband and wife," says Tatchell. "There were repeated allegations during [Newman's] lifetime about his circle of homosexual friends. It is uncertain whether their relationship involved sex. It is quite likely that both men had a gay orientation but chose to abstain from sexual relations. But abstinence does not alter a person's sexual orientation." Tatchell says that the two men's bond, and Newman's abiding wish to have his final resting place next to St. John's, make separating their remains "an act of dishonesty and betrayal by the homophobes...
...nuclear deal with the U.S. that could ease the country's energy shortage. Opponents said the deal threatened Indian sovereignty by catering to American demands. The victory was tainted by allegations of bribery from three opposition-party members who claimed that government supporters had offered them money to abstain from voting...