Word: avoiding
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...black politicians since the early '60s, where the fried chicken is at its crackling, greaseless best. Also dependably authentic are Mary Mac's, a huge and casual midtown restaurant, and the seedily relaxed Thelma's Kitchen, which is within walking distance of the Omni Arena. Careful eaters, however, should avoid two hyped, touristic embarrassments: the schmaltzy, pricey Pittypat's Porch and the dank, depressing Aunt Fanny's Cabin...
...mellow stew of apples and pears; and roseate medallions of venison with wild mushrooms and a cream-lightened game sauce. Only the spaetzle are too dry, and the classic Swiss potato pancake, roesti, lacks the , characteristic crispness. Nearby is the stunning Milanese postmodern setting at La Grotta. Avoid its overly creamy concoctions and bizarre combinations of meat and shellfish in favor of more traditional pastas and simply sauteed veal or fish dishes...
...highly motivated professional crew, that the same kind of sexual tensions that develop here in offices aren't going to develop in space." Santy believes women should be included in the crew. If they are, she says, there should be at least two -- both for mutual support and to avoid disruptive sexual entanglements aloft. Former Astronaut Michael Collins has suggested an even simpler remedy: send up a crew of four married couples. "But eight is a bad number," he concedes, "because you want an odd number; in arguments, you don't want to risk a 4-to-4 tie vote...
Dukakis has studied hard, learning the catechism of mainstream national security theology well. He can probably avoid the gaffes that make foreign policy such a treacherous topic in a campaign, and he seems confident when tossing out debate-sized sound bites. In addition, his high-minded world view is likely to play well if he can learn to articulate it in a more inspiring way; there has always been, for better or worse, a streak of global idealism in the American people...
...McKay report is likely to claim that Meese violated various provisions of the federal Standards of Ethical Conduct for Government Officers and Employees, which all officials and staff members must abide by or face administrative action. Meese is likely to have violated the requirement that officials avoid any action that creates the appearance of "using public office for private gain" and "giving preferential treatment to any organization or person." McKay is also expected to refer this list of lapses to the Justice Department's Office of Professional Responsibility, which may then launch an investigation of its own. Some Justice officials...