Word: mannerize
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...inhuman feelings, both sexual and violent, that broke the bonds of basic human society. They wrapped the bodies of the dead in plastic and ice and left them exposed and photographed. They applied pain in excess of what was permitted or necessary for their duties. They acted in the manner of ancient tyrants...
...year-old Portland native faces a recall effort, one that the left-of-center Oregonian has endorsed. Good-government types have excoriated Linn and the complicit commissioners for their concealment. "If they can't be trusted to make a momentous decision in an open, fair and respectful manner, they shouldn't be trusted to direct the daily operation of county government," thundered the Oregonian. "They have proved themselves unfit for public office...
...Senate intelligence committee quietly passed a measure early this month that would make it clear that the CIA can "pay salaries, allowances, retirement, insurance, and other benefits to CIA employees under non-official cover in a manner consistent with their cover." This also suggests that a NOC might be allowed to keep at least some of the larger salary that goes with their fake job. Although some experts believe CIA Director George Tenet already has much if not all of this authority, this legislation would give the CIA additional flexibility. "This is intended to sort of cut through some...
...HUPD officer stopped three individuals in the Science Center who were behaving in a suspicious manner. The officer issued a trespass warning to two of the parties and took the other, a juvenile, into custody on outstanding warrants...
...wars--good carbs vs. bad carbs. The good ones are found in whole-grain breads, beans, fruits and vegetables. They contain fiber and break down slowly when digested, avoiding those damaging sugar and insulin spikes. The bad ones are found in white rice, potatoes, most commercial breads and all manner of processed crackers, cookies, chips, soda and candy bars. Bad carbs break down more quickly and result in sugar overload...