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...some nasty habits. Voices of anti-Semitism are again heard in the region, along with virulent nationalistic outbursts that disparage other minorities. Though only a handful of Poland's Jews remain out of a prewar population of 3 million -- and there are none in the administration -- it is not uncommon to hear people blaming problems on "all the Jews in government...
Similar educational initiatives are needed across the U.S. -- and around the world. Already, the Soviet Union has targeted diabetes as one of its major medical problems. Even in Japan, where diabetes remains relatively uncommon, a steady rise in the number of cases has prompted concern about the rich diet and lack of exercise that have accompanied economic success...
This is not an uncommon occurrence on a rock tour, but Los Lobos is a band that has always stuck pretty close to home. Their music is a unique blend of roots rock, Latino spirit and introspective lyricism. Their new album -- their best so far -- is a kind of homage to the homey spirit of regeneration. It's called The Neighborhood, and just recently the band found itself quite a distance from...
Sadly, this observation is neither uncommon nor new. For years now, studies have shown that on average, women students participate less frequently than men in college classes...
Talk-show hosts with strong opinions are not uncommon on TV, but those with such clear political ambitions are pretty rare. The question of how nakedly Jackson will brandish his political agenda has caused concern among some show staff members as well as station executives. "A small amount of political involvement is inevitable," says Al DeVaney, general manager of WPWR, which is carrying the program in Chicago. "But we certainly don't want the show to turn into a soapbox for Jesse." Dick Robertson, president of Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution (owned by Time Warner Inc.), which is syndicating...