Word: formalisms
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...term person of interest is meaningless. There's no legal definition, and the Department of Justice doesn't offer a formal meaning - despite the fact that it first popularized the term, during the investigation into the 1996 bombing of venues at the Summer Olympics in Atlanta. In that case, security guard Richard Jewell was dubbed a "person of interest," sparking a frenzy of speculation despite scant evidence of his involvement in the bombing. Once exonerated, Jewell pursued a series of successful libel suits against media organizations whom he accused of ruining his reputation by using the term...
...There is formal terminology available if the police decide to hedge their bets against declaring someone a suspect. The Justice Department has definitions for both subject (someone police are interested in keeping tabs on) and target (someone believed to have some level of involvement...
...Still, Senators shouldn't hold their breath that they will be radically changing the bill, at least in the formal markup expected in committee next week. It's unlikely that any amendments that change the basic framework will be accepted, Baucus told reporters before unveiling his bill. The Montana Democrat has not even given up on the hope of some Republican support. But despite his apparent confidence, Baucus may still need to work to win over enough wavering Democrats to get the bill through the Finance Committee. Here are their five biggest issues with the legislation and what Baucus...
...increased budget cuts, Harvard’s formal Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian language courses have been removed from the curriculum. The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures’ “E Series”—a sequence of two beginning courses in these three related languages as well as a more advanced tutorial—has been terminated due to the budget cuts which “left virtually no corner of the FAS untouched,” Julie Buckler, chair of the department, confirmed. Instead, students who demonstrate a need to learn these languages...
...ratio, or a good story. Final Club: The FlyRather than merely wishing you were a fly on the wall at this illustrious final club, spice things up and stop by the Fly this weekend. Expect popped collars and popped bottles. No matter the occasion—whether a formal affair or laid-back Saturday night—the Fly always delivers. The Fly’s relaxed, classy vibe promises that you’ll start the night off on the right, albeit tipsy, foot. FYI, pastels are practically a prerequisite for the Fly’s renowned garden parties...