Dr. Robert C. Weaver, 1907-1997, first HUD Secretary
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The Dept of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) first secretary, Robert C. Weaver, passed away on Jul 17, 1997. He first entered public service in 1933 and started his career in housing in 1955 when was named New York State's deputy commissioner of housing. He was appointed head of the Housing Home Finance Agency, the progenitor of the Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in 1961 and of the HUD itself when it was established in 1966. Weaver's many accomplishments as HUD secretary include the broadening of the focus of public housing programs to include community development and his work to promote the cause of racial equality and justice. He also wrote over 175 articles and four books, including 'Negro Labor: A National Problem,' 'The Urban Complex' and 'Dilemmas of Urban America.'
Publication Name: Journal of Housing and Community Development
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0272-7374
Year: 1997
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A Queneau bibliography on the Web
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Scholarly publication on the World Wide Web has a number of advantages, but the academic community does not always regard this form of publication as worthy of recognition or support. A mechanism for evaluation is needed, perhaps by organizations such as the Modern Language Association. A publication on the Web can be easily updated, is instantly accessible throughout the world, and has very little cost. The experience of publishing a bibliography of works related to Raymond Queneau is discussed.
Publication Name: The French Review
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0016-111X
Year: 1999
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101 uses for sex - or why sex is so important
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A list of imaginative uses for sex is presented. The suggested uses include sex as a sedative, sex as a laxative, sex as a meditation, sex to improve concentration, sex to make money, sex for relaxation, sex for rejuvenation, sex to cure an asthma attack, sex to cure back pain, sex as a cure for writer's block, sex for stress reduction, sex for vaginal health, sex to cure jet lag, sex to cure hang-overs and sex as an excuse to avoid work.
Publication Name: Women & Therapy
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0270-3149
Year: 1996
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