Word: reductionism
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Many have suggested that Thomas's lenient prosecution discouraged people from even pursuing complaints with the EEOC. This made expensive, private court action the only alternative. Even the EEOC's official 1990 report acknowledged that the 10 percent drop in discrimination complaints within the federal government between 1987 and '88...
The seven have unbent to the extent of preparing to make major food and medical-aid shipments this winter to save lives. For the first time they intend to bypass the center and distribute at least some of it to the republics. But when British Prime Minister John Major visited...
That is also true for the draconian cutbacks at giant manufacturing firms. IBM has pared 32,000 jobs from its payroll since 1985 and plans to reduce its work force by another 17,000 this year. The latest moves will trim IBM's work force to some 356,000 as...
GRAPEFRUIT. Researchers think pectin, the gelling agent found in the peel and white membrane that surround citrus pulp, could also lower cholesterol levels. After 60 days of eating pectin, pigs at the University of Florida showed a marked reduction in blood fat. Preliminary studies indicate that pectin may be useful...
GARLIC. The "lowly stinking rose" may lower blood pressure slightly and help prevent blood clotting, like aspirin. A recent German study showed marked reduction in blood fats, including cholesterol, among people who consumed the equivalent of one clove of garlic a day. The active compounds are probably the same sulfur...