Word: trickyness
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University President Lawrence H. Summers wandered off his terra firma of economics and into the tricky realm of behavioral genetics Friday when he speculated that innate ability might account for the underrepresentation of females in the natural sciences. In the two days after Summers’ remarks made national headlines...
Many doubted Musharraf's intention from the start. The military is Pakistan's strongest institution and a new army Chief of Staff could be a serious rival for power. The group of legislators, from an Islamic coalition, howled about Musharraf's about-face, but in November, Parliament practically begged him...
Every picture tells a story - even if some people don't want it told. An historic peace agreement in Northern Ireland seemed at hand last week but then fell apart, apparently over the issue of photographing the disposal of I.R.A. weapons. Democratic Unionist leader Ian Paisley, 78, insisted that pictures...
In the long run, Lenovo wants to turn its own name into a glamorous brand. But if its image in China is any indication, that'll prove tricky. Li Yong, a 35-year-old technician, spent last Friday shopping for an IBM ThinkPad in Beijing. It will be his third...
Besides California, 10 states have legalized medical marijuana since 1996. Nonetheless, federal drug busters have waged an eight-year battle against medipot, closing down cannabis clubs and prosecuting users. The case now before the Justices, Ashcroft v. Raich, involves two California women with chronic ailments. State lawyers contend the feds...