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...Even Shamir knows they consult me day and night by phone. I dial direct...
Just as the Ginsberg hearings left people with high ambitions scared about smoking pot, the Thomas hearings this week will likely prompt a few lawyers and judges to consult their books and think before they speak. It has become clear that too many lawyers do not know what constitutes sexual harassment under...
Havana's reaction was predictable: outrage. In a sharply worded statement, Cuba's Foreign Ministry criticized Moscow for "inappropriate behavior" in failing to consult with its ally before announcing the pullout. The breach of protocol aside, Havana acknowledged that the Soviet military presence had become largely symbolic. The number of Soviet troops on the island peaked at more than 42,000 in 1962, and has been in decline ever since. Far more worrisome to Havana is Moscow's planned change in its conduct of trade, which promises to intensify Cuba's political isolation and economic deprivation...
...doctors with problems that seem too trivial or embarrassing. Kovachevich, an adjunct assistant professor of family medicine at the Chicago Osteopathic Medical Center, points to a class of relatively simple medical queries that can be addressed quickly and effectively over the telephone. These range from deciding which specialist to consult to interpreting blood tests and probing the obscure side effects of a particular medication. More ticklish questions may be easier to ask of an anonymous voice. Some of the more common problems raised in the thousands of calls received during the past month: "The condom broke. Do I need...
Last week the answer became clearer. Britain and China signed an agreement in which Beijing approved the project, but in turn London must consult Beijing on all major aspects of the airport's development. Beyond that, China gained a voice in running Hong Kong...