Word: comparisons
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...says a great deal that this psalm resonated with Clinton. The man has identified himself with a king of Ancient Israel, and he does not seem to be referring to David's political and sexual impotence. It is worth exploring the implications of such a lofty comparison. For example, can you picture Clinton's reciting the psalm in your mind's eye? Is the image one of a powerful leader, or a lame duck...
...comparison was apt. The brutal assault came at a time when the U.S. is buzzing with a dissonant debate over sexual orientation. It is a controversy fueled by reports of increased violence against homosexuals and a new campaign by religious conservatives touting the power of faith to overcome what they proclaim to be a sinful sensuality. The Wyoming attack occurred days shy of National Coming Out Day, which was heralded not only by gay organizations but also by the Center for Reclaiming America as it launched a new series of TV ads avowing that conversion to Christianity can reverse even...
Before heading to Leverett, Thompson and Swanson make their first stop of the night: Bay Bank. Although staying in the Square and attending private parties minimizes costs, bar tabs can run up to $30. But paying for drinks pales in comparison to the price for cab fare and dance club cover charges for a night out in Boston, and 21-plus identification is required. Although entrance requirements are negotiable, the price is not always favorable, as Swanson recalls from a previous night of clubbing...
...declaration calls for non-discrimination in admissions, the elimination of gender stereotypes in higher education and an evaluation on curricula based on a comparison between what society expects of institutions and what they actually...
...farcical to hear the expressions of shock by members of Congress. I was a summer intern in the U.S. Senate during college, and I can tell you some sex stories about both Democratic and Republican Congressmen that would make the salacious details of Monica and Bill pale by comparison. The Starr report is a political hatchet job by a partisan bounty hunter who has wasted millions of taxpayer dollars. BYRON B. MATHEWS JR. Coconut Grove...