Word: absorb
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...matter which American candidate assumes office--the U.S. will either have to orchestrate a deft diplomacy or lose its influence in the Philippines. The State Department's motives are perfectly understandable in a historical vacuum: but the tragedy of the Philippines lies in American foreign policymakers' refusals to absorb the lessons of the past. It will be intriguing to see how America tries to defend its global interests in the region when confronted by yet another government which views the U.S. as downright treasonous...
...resounding call to action. Bell's ideas have a powerful appeal, but Michael Harrington is out on the streets, trying to affect social change, while Bell is in his office, analyzing social change. The choice is stark: this weekend, you can skim The Winding Passage and absorb ideas; or you can attend the nearest DSOC meeting
...live in a fraternity, you are expected to absorb quite a different education in addition to the one you get at the Institute. "You learn to get along with other guys here, to work with them and have fun with them," says Smilin' John, the "Alpha"--Greek for Grand Illustrious Poobah. "Responsibility" is a word Smilin' John barks at his charges with the regularity of a firm coxswain. "It might be true that you lose some independence here, but we all come to agree that it's for a good cause," he says...
...native of The Netherlands, De Vries arrived in the U.S. in 1951 to study for a Ph.D. in economics at Ohio State University. The key to De Vries' success is his spongelike ability to gather and absorb boundless bits of information. In his search for balance of payments data, he combs government documents and consults with officials of multinational corporations that move large amounts of money. De Vries also regularly travels to Paris, Frankfurt and London, where he enjoys an open door at central banks. Last week during the IMF meeting, he received visitors at an elegant 19th century...
...sets, but the measure expired at the end of June. Now the General Accounting Office has recommended a new ban, and pressure for legislation is building. The House last week held hearings on foreign bank activities in the U.S. Critics argue that it is risky to let non-Americans absorb too large a segment of domestic banking. They contend that foreign-owned banks may not always cooperate with U.S. monetary policies to dampen inflation or prop up the dollar, particularly if the home country disapproves. Warns New York Congressman Benjamin Rosenthal: "The present open door to foreign interests...