So yes, male-only social clubs were able to thrive for decades because they were lean — small enough to legally discriminate.
It never occurred to me, though, that those model legs were so attractive because they were lean and long, that I was being sold the idea that "beautiful" is not just thin but tall.
Some donors said that a ban on soft money would be something of a relief because they were tired of being leaned on and badgered.
Or they will take Gooden, if he is left, or Indiana's Jared Jeffries, or perhaps the 6-11 Maybyner Hilário of Brazil -- because they are long, lean and can fill in for Marcus Camby on the odd chance (wink, wink) that Camby has to miss some games.
To the Editor: Women should consider jobs that can support their families not because they're looking to "lean in" or out, but because they may be forced to deal with the death, divorce or disability of a spouse, all of which I've experienced.
Moreover, only approximately 7% of the remaining normal weight (BMI 18.5-25 kg/m ) US men and women are lean because they are practicing a healthy lifestyle (i.e., eating a healthy moderate calorie restricted diet, exercising regularly, and not smoking).
Companies will need to focus on the whole equilibrium of talent, because they're running themselves so lean that if they get a little sand in their gears, the whole organization breaks down.
"Some people lean because they're tired".
"They're keeping their inventories lean because they are concerned about the demand outlook," said Jonathan Basile, an economist at Credit Suisse First Boston in New York.
But it is hard to get excited about the holiday hiring announcements this year, retail analysts said, as many companies are adding workers largely because they are entering the season with lean full-time headcounts.
