Word: chestnut
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Defense Secretary Dick Cheney was in no mood to defend the ban, calling it "an old chestnut" that he inherited from previous Administrations. But he also said he would make no move to overturn it. When asked how he could retain a high-ranking aide who is allegedly gay while forcing the dismissal of many homosexuals from the uniformed services, Cheney invoked a confusing double standard. Gays, he explained, could serve in civilian jobs, where they would not necessarily pose a security risk. Yet a closet homosexual with access to & classified information would surely be more vulnerable to blackmail than...
...dozens wounded -- is his portrait of three young men struggling to keep their balance as drive-by shootings redden the night streets. Tre Styles (Cuba Gooding Jr.) is sustained by the example of a strong father, while his best friends, brothers Doughboy (Ice Cube, the rapper) and Ricky (Morris Chestnut), are betrayed by the lack of such a man. Singleton is aware that the ghetto is the chanciest of universes where one's fate can be determined by a moment's loss of temper. Or by standing on the wrong corner at the wrong time. Even in its warmest moments...
...CHESTNUT HILL--Lacrosse fans who look only at the scoring column will note that Harvard women's attacker Liz Berkery could have singlehandedly beaten Boston College here last night...
...Chestnut Hill, 7 p.m. Harvard Leading Scorers Player Goals-Assists Liz Berkery 19-3 Sarah Downing 11-0 Francie Walton...
...Harvard women's lacrosse team continues its non-Ivy League play today when it squares off with the Boston College Eagles at 7 p.m. in Chestnut Hill...