IN THE MIDST OF our current attempts to
tamp down aggression and bullying, it may seem strange to consider that at the turn of the 20th century, as the population was rapidly urbanizing, America's male youth weren't considered masculine or aggressive enough.
Was Norman Rockwell gay? Celebrated as a painter of American ideals, he was actually craving male beauty
Contributions to international peace-keeping, which helps to
tamp down on violence in conflict-ridden countries such as Mali, will be reduced by $20 m (R200 m).
Africa
As the financial markets veer in an unpredictable fashion, goaded, no doubt, by the continuing budget battled in Washington, registered investment advisors (RIAs) and fee-based advisors are increasingly turning to alternative investments, tactical management and tax-deferred strategies to
tamp down volatility and mitigate taxes.
RIAs yearn for alternative investments
The National Coffee Association (NCA), New York, is actively working on legislative and regulatory opportunities to
tamp down the impact of Proposition 65 on the United States coffee industry.
NCA is keeping an eye on the impacts of proposition 65
But with the use of plastic bags turning more rampant than ever -- in fact, authorities concede there are no up-to-date figures on yearly consumption levels -- the ministry is moving to
tamp down on this widespread practice.
Oman mulls ban on plastic bags - report
Fill with good seed compost,
tamp down, then distribute the seed evenly on its surface.
Guernsey getaway; DIARY
Earlier on Tuesday, North Korea's leader appeared to
tamp down hostile rhetoric that had threatened impending war with the United States and South Korea.
U.N. chief urges talks in North Korea crisis
Some say wolves and wild dogs circled to
tamp down grass to create a bed.
Why do they circle before lying down? 'Wolves circled, and the behavior persists in very un-wolf-like breeds'
Obama joined New Jersey's outspoken Republican governor, Chris Christie, in leading the charge against Boehner's delay, which Christie described as "absolutely disgraceful." Boehner scrambled to
tamp down fury, quickly announcing a two-part vote.
Obama signs $9.7 billion aid bill for Sandy victims
STOMP: At halftime, spectators are invited onto the field for "divot stomping," to
tamp down the chunks of turf kicked up by the horses.
Play: Polo: Polo season is in full swing; take in the action every Sunday at the Sarasota Polo Club at Lakewood Ranch
More recently, though, as Turkey finds itself in a not-unexpected shooting war with Syria, the administration has tried hard to
tamp down Turkish expectations of American support, the report said.
US Think Tank: Washington Fails to Convince Russia on Syria
President Barack Obama also tried to
tamp down speculation about Israel's intentions early this week.
Netanyahu: Stop 'Blabbing' About Iran
I don't know what the Gruut is doing for the beer, but it does seem to
tamp down the sweetness, and give it balance.
Steenbrugge Tripel Brouwerij Palm NV Steenhuffel, Belgium (Imported by Latis, Ridgefield CT)
These overtures have only served to
tamp down students' academic achievements.
Lesson in the law: public schools are for teaching, not preaching
In an effort to
tamp down on unauthorized, revenue-draining reproduction, the report is distributed to subscribers as a hard copy; production-specific findings for an individual client's shows also are included.
Rialto follows film biz's lead