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INHERENT in my coming forward in print was a kind of familial betrayal--what Richard Rodriguez might call a "sin against intimacy." Later, when I asked the controversial author about the power of writers to stir thought, he responded under his breath that "writers have only the power to offend..." I have obviously done that...
...humble judgement," he adds, muttering underhis breath...
...securities fraud. As part of the settlement, federal prosecutors required Drexel to dump Milken, who now faces a 98-count fraud and racketeering indictment. "The era of extravagance and insanity has come to an end," says economist Pierre Rinfret, who runs a Wall Street consulting firm. "This is a breath of fresh air. Drexel got what it deserved. These guys could destroy the country. There is no rhyme or reason for what has been going...
...General of the United Democratic Front, the largest domestic antiapartheid coalition, told the cheering Cape Town crowd that of all the white leaders, "De Klerk has taken the boldest step and is the most courageous." Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel laureate, said the speech "has certainly taken my breath away," and his fellow campaigner, the Rev. Allan Boesak, was surprised "that he met so many of the demands...
...Offering Breath Mints. Be subtle about it. Say, "Wow these mints are good. Wow." Or "Bet you don't have room for one of these tiny breath mints in your stomach, especially after eating all those onions...