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...America is a dangerous place for boys. Life is not the same as it was 30 years ago. A mistake as a youngster can remain on one's criminal record forever, and police give much less leeway when dealing with "rowdy" behavior. I fear for my son's future more than for my daughter's: Can he make it to adulthood without a screw-up that could ruin him for life? To their credit, boys today have adjusted to the rules of the baby boomers who have outlawed the antics of their youth. Let boys have a wild streak, fight...
...feminist culture, until girls were doing better in school than boys. Fortunately, enough boys seem to survive these disadvantages to take their appropriate place in society as adults. Despite feminist assertions and much "affirmative action," the vast majority of prominent leaders and outstanding exponents of "hard" sciences like physics remain males. Bill Martin, Valentine, New South Wales...
...Giving a corporation the license to run a region is very different from giving it the option to run for office,” he said. “In the latter case, they remain accountable to the voters, not just the bottom line...
...manage a quick wardrobe change for my exhausted paws on the elevator ride to work, frantically stuffing the flip-flops into my shoulder bag. My feet remain thankful for the merciful treatment, but my sense of cleanliness remains profoundly violated; the mere knowledge of soiled soles, sticky from the humidity and summer rains, inching near the contents of my purse unsettles my inner South Indian hygienist...
...would later premiere shows such as “Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader?” and “Don’t Forget the Lyrics!” But two years later, and a week before the third season’s finale, I remain convinced that “So You Think You Can Dance” is misclassified as just another reality television show riding the coattails of the “Idol” phenomenon...