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...guess is that Atlanta probably bought a bunch of signs back in the late 70s, early 80s and maybe weren't aware of the change," Hecox says. Logical as that might seem, there are likely other gender-specific signs still being used that are not subject to the regulations, because the manual regulates signage on public roadways and the right of way areas on both sides of the road but does not regulate signs used in private construction. Then again, private construction companies and contractors do purchase their signs from some of the same businesses as the FHWA division offices...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: No "Men Working" Please | 8/23/2008 | See Source »

...line with Obama's "no drama" edict, Nugen is one of the most even keeled political operatives you'll ever meet. He's not a yeller and can sometimes seem mellow to the point where people think he's not paying attention. "Most people throw very, very sharp elbows to get a seat at the table and that's not Matt's style," says Brad Queisser, who met Nugen working at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) in 1998 and is now a vice president at mCapitol Management. "He's quiet so people underestimate him. Underestimating him could be the biggest...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Democrats' Master of Ceremonies | 8/23/2008 | See Source »

...Modern sprinters seem to be operating close to the limits of the human body," says Bramble. "Still, when someone who is not built like a classic sprinter - [Bolt is] taller and leaner than most - smashes the world record while making it look easy, maybe all bets should...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How Fast Can Humans Go? | 8/22/2008 | See Source »

...dates, including June 30, 2009, for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraqi cities and towns, and December 31, 2011, for the withdrawal of all U.S. combat forces from the country. But Bush Administration officials, having been burned repeatedly since launching the invasion for brandishing overly optimistic predictions, now seem allergic to setting such precise deadlines. They instead prefer to label them "aspirational time horizons." Given its track record at predicting the course of events in Iraq since March 18, 2003, that's probably wise...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Is the Iraq War Winding Down? | 8/22/2008 | See Source »

...They seem unlikely to stop here. "The Chinese federation has done amazing things in the past few years," said Walsh. "They've been getting better and better. These girls are so young and so good. I can't even imagine what London is going to be like with these two teams...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Chinese Volleyball: Game On | 8/21/2008 | See Source »

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