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...with the U.S., Europe, all scientific opinion and the best interests of the fishing nations all on the side of a respite in commercial bluefin-tuna fishing. Japan orchestrated a campaign to defeat the proposal, in much the same way the U.S. did its level best to put the kibosh on emissions reduction at Kyoto some years ago - approaching the conference in bad faith and determined, come hell or high water, not to address the problem. (See "A Move to Save the Bluefin Tuna...
...Gosse and others worry that Carnival's cougar kibosh could reinforce a societal double standard: that it's O.K. for older men to have nubile trophy gals on their arms, but we should cover our kids' eyes lest they see a 50-something woman kissing a young Adonis. He says that broader social acceptance is particularly important for cougars and other middle-aged single women, who "are being left out in the cold" by middle-aged men's penchant for younger women. (See 50 essential travel tips...
...several sports entities have either actively encouraged or outright ordered that athletes ditch that time-tested, germ-infested ritual, the handshake before or after a game. The Swedish soccer association, Canadian Olympic Committee, Ohio State football team and New England Small College Athletic Conference are among those trying to kibosh the palm-to-palm. "Shaking hands is just a way for us to increase the risk of getting ill," says Bob McCormack, the chief medical officer for the Canadian Olympic team. Vancouver is hosting the 2010 Winter Games, and the Canadians may refuse to high-five their guests? Chilly...
...Tigers’ young lineup will certainly contend, but road games to Cambridge and Hanover will put the kibosh on any Ivy-title aspirations...
...automaker. Although Rolls-Royce had a banner year in 2008, selling a record 1,212 Phantoms worldwide, the company has taken a substantial hit this year. Sales of the Phantom tanked by more than 34% in the first six months of 2009 as the superrich started to put the kibosh on their conspicuous consumption...