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When I walk through town the next day in my jeans and t-shirt, I may as well be wearing a string bikini; guys leer, girls giggle as I walk by. Bhutan has laws requiring citizens to wear national dress: a gho for men and kira for women. So on my second day, I go kira shopping. This turns out to be quite difficult. Unlike American retailers, eager to sell even the most hideous products, the woman in the textile shop immediately contradicts all my selections, simply saying “No” to each fabric I point...
...experience in Glasgow. My only regret is that life now pales in comparison to my days of gridiron glory, and I often find myself dreaming about making one more diving touchdown catch or gazing one final time upon that groupie who looked sort of like the second-string linebacker...
...DEPORTED. YUSEF ISLAM, 56, the singer formerly known as Cat Stevens, whose string of hits in the 1960s included Peace Train, Wild World and Morning has Broken; from the United States; after his United Airlines flight from London to Washington was diverted to Bangor, Maine, when U.S. officials discovered he was on the no-fly list for having suspected ties to terrorists. He returned to London, saying, "The whole thing is totally ridiculous," and vows to challenge...
Although it may seem as though little has changed—this week’s disturbing incidents follow in striking similarity to last fall’s string of assaults—Harvard University Police Department (HUPD), in conjunction with Cambridge Police Department (CPD), have actually made notable strides in keeping students informed and reassured. In addition, HUPD has not only enhanced its security services, but also helped build awareness in a quick and effective manner. In light of the recent assaults this fall, we are confident that the changes made over the past year will help make...
...Chihuahua, Mexico. Prosecutors alleged that Trevi, her former manager and two backup singers lured young girls into their entourage and sexually abused them, but the judge ruled there was not enough evidence to support the charges. BARRED. YUSUF ISLAM, 56, the British singer formerly known as Cat Stevens, whose string of hits in the 1960s and '70s included Peace Train, Wild World and Morning Has Broken; from the U.S.; after his flight from London to Washington was diverted to Bangor, Maine, when U.S. officials discovered he was on the no-fly list for having suspected ties to terrorists. He returned...