Word: backgrounder
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...into a coat pocket. But since half the states flatly ban carrying an exposed weapon (and the practice attracts unwanted attention everywhere), restrictions on concealment are effectively restrictions on almost any carrying of handguns outside the home. As the states change their CCW laws, citizens may have to endure background checks and waiting periods to procure their handguns, but most will also be able to remove them from their dresser drawers and carry them on a car seat, on strolls to their children's soccer practices or even (unless the pastor objects) to church...
...Practice is a lot more structured than it was last year," junior shortstop Amy Reinhard said. "Coach was a pitcher herself, so she's coming from a softball background. And we're using a lot more strategy this year...
...lecture also drew many of non-Chinese andnon-Asian background. Betty Nhan ' 98, a member ofthe audience, said she was particularly surprisedat the number of non-Asians who attended thelecture...
Still, it's not quite as simple. There are more important issues here, questions that must be answered. For example, why are some of us more likely to enjoy getting naked than others? There are those who think that in such a diverse community, cultural background may have something to do with...
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Henry Cisneros said he will "stay and fight" rather than resign as an independent counsel begins to investigate whether he lied to the FBI during his pre-confirmation background check in early 1994. Cisneros announced his decision at a press conference soon after Attorney General Janet Reno recommended the appointment of the special prosecutor to probe allegations that Cisneros lied about payments to an ex-mistress. TIME White House correspondent James Carney says Cisneros, who had indicated his intention to resign if a counsel were appointed, apparently changed his mind after a long session with...