Word: bulking
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...article begins with the personal narrative of an individual disappointed with her work in PBHA, but proceeds to use as the bulk of the subsequent evidence the experiences of activists in Harvard-Radcliffe Amnesty International. Without denigrating the work of this group or any other group dedicated to activism, there is a significant difference between social activism and social service. Writing letters protesting human rights violations does not provide the same qualitative experience to the volunteer as actual, direct contact with the beneficiary or "client." Although worthy and important, a group such as Amnesty International should not be classified...
Professors, however, say there is no overriding political sentiment in the department. They say there are no radical leftists and only a few extreme conservatives, with the bulk falling slightly to the left of the political spectrum...
...contend that only a crack addict has the right to discuss the problems of drug addiction. Obviously, we are all entitled to formulate opinions and test them in deliberation. We are all entitled to expect better from our world. My fault with the bulk of the "elite" is their total lack of humility...
...battle over Proposition 211 is already the most expensive ballot initiative in history. Nearly $46 million has been spent so far, the bulk coming from opponents, including the Big Six accounting firms and high-tech firms from Apple to Xilinx. The Yes on 211 side is being funded by Lerach's firm and dozens of other law firms, from New York to California. The out-of-state interest resides in the fact that under the measure companies with even one California shareholder could be sued and tried in California...
Sophomores Craig Adams, Craig MacDonald and Rob Millar especially flourished in the latter part of last season. Equipped with a year of experience and added bulk, they should be forces in front of the net tonight...