Word: virginity
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...system that we consider modifying the separation-of-powers principle and move toward adapting some of the features of the parliamentary system....With the exception of a few members, they were no more willing to question the validity of the principle of separation of powers than to discuss the virginity of the Virgin Mary. We have come to regard our constitutional system as we regard the Bible. Like the Chinese emperor of old, our presidential office, if not the presidents themselves, is perceived as invested with the mandate of heaven. It is a matter of blind faith, not common sense...
...Barry's woes, a federal grand jury and the Department of the Interior, which oversees the affairs of the U.S. Virgin Islands, are sifting records of a $250,000 project in which Barry and other District employees were to provide the islands with personnel policy advice. Much of the money seems to have gone for luxury hotel rooms and meals. The manager of the project, until he was fired for suspected misuse of funds: Charles Lewis...
...latest storm surrounding him contains all the traditional elements of Barry turmoil--drugs, police mistakes and accusations against the media. Barry apparently visited a Virgin Islands official named Charles Lewis at a Ramada Inn at least three, and probably six, times. Barry claimed to have been there only once to give Lewis a report. In fact, the report had already been delivered...
...longer governs the city. The Post closely followed the mayor for a week and found a record of missed appointments, meetings and ceremonies planned months in advance. The paper also found that Barry was out of the city for 108 days last fiscal year, including a visit to the Virgin Islands. Add this to Barry's notorious reputation for excessive partying and the results are unpleasant, to say the least...
SCHUBERT: SYMPHONY NO. 9 (Virgin). Charles Mackerras leads the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment in the aptly nicknamed "Great" C Major Symphony, on original instruments...