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...course he wants to spread his message, gather a flock, but why not be upfront about it? He could be straightforward without being blunt. His honesty wouldn't have scared anyone off--or turned any stomachs. His glib, manipulative preamble robbed his offer of any dignity or sincerity and drew only suspicion and distaste. Why does God have to creep in the back door...

Author: By John P. Thompson, | Title: Spiritual Solicitation | 4/15/1986 | See Source »

Every year just before Easter, they flock to Florida's beaches, hundreds of thousands of them, bikinis and libidos at the ready. After a week of the unimaginable and the unmentionable (to parents), spending up to $300 million on their bacchanal, they return to their college campuses, survivors of spring break. Says Dave Mazur, a Canisius College freshman: "Fort Lauderdale is like Mecca. You have to make the trip at least once. It's what everybody says it is --beaches, beer and bikinis . . . sand, surf...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Wreaking Havoc on Spring Break | 4/7/1986 | See Source »

...fairness" argument. But this forgets that the AMA has openly advocated investigations into the capabilities of its members; it has never argued that medical malpractice suits per se are unjustified. The AMA points out that the constant threat of inquisition restricts the accessibility of quality medical care, as doctors flock to states with more relaxed laws, and promotes an unhealthy anxiety in the doctor-patient relationship...

Author: By Sean L. Mckenna, | Title: The Crisis of Malpractice Insurance | 2/20/1986 | See Source »

Oral Roberts, 68, of Tulsa, the century's most famed faith healer, has a TV flock that helped build the 4,600-student Oral Roberts University and the 294- bed City of Faith hospital and research center. The City of Faith is rumored to be in financial straits, but Roberts will divulge no details. The overall budget of his enterprises reportedly runs to $120 million. Roberts' Sunday half-hour still appears in 192 markets, but the "Prairie Tornado" is showing his age. The spotlight is shifting to a daily talk show inaugurated in 1984 to star Son and Heir Apparent...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Power, Glory - and Politics | 2/17/1986 | See Source »

Cambridge today will lost at least 6000 members of its population as Harvard students flock home for holiday dinners and family gatherings. But the city's most renowned university will remain open for some during the Christmas break...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Students Take Off, Harvard Stays Open | 12/19/1985 | See Source »

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