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Toomey said the legislation was modeled after laws already used in other cities and would withstand any legal changes. "It's a solid proposal," he said in an interview with The Crimson...

Author: By Chana R. Schoenberger, | Title: Council Divided Over Residency Regulation | 11/3/1995 | See Source »

...questions encountered while filling out school forms in Marin County, California for her child: "How long can your child go without water? How much weight can your child's head withstand? In an emergency, could your child make a meringue...

Author: By Mary W. Lu, | Title: Comedian Films Live HBO Special in Sanders | 10/24/1995 | See Source »

...pretty determined to have a positive, constructive process that can withstand temporary confusion," Jaeger said

Author: By Valerie J. Macmillan, | Title: Union, University Views Of Joint Committee Clash | 10/19/1995 | See Source »

Calling for a government "that can take a stand," West said he questioned the ability of the American democracy to withstand the growing unemployment and underemployment rates...

Author: By Paul A. Swiatek, | Title: West Speaks Out On Decline of Morality | 9/21/1995 | See Source »

...case once they've depleted O.J.'s fortune. But to get one, Simpson may have to testify. "The thinking of lawyers is that he can't get acquitted unless he takes the stand,'' says Los Angeles defense attorney Andrew Stein. The risk is that he would then have to withstand cross-examination on every piece of circumstantial evidence, but Stein for one believes he might pull it off because "he has such presence.'' Gordon disagrees: "If he were my client, I'd be standing there with duct tape. I'd be saying, 'If you want to commit suicide...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE CASE IS MADE, FOR NOW | 7/17/1995 | See Source »

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