Word: affords
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...tragedy. But for me, the deliberate attempt to kill tourists--and those who work with them, like the local dancers murdered in the Mombasa bombing--is among the most distressing developments of the past year. Taking aim at resorts in the developing world hurts those who can least afford it. In many poor countries, tourism is the fastest-growing sector of the economy and the one that offers the easiest pathway from poverty to a better and happier life. In Kenya, tourism employs about 500,000 people and, with the collapse of prices for commodities like tea and coffee...
...Lindsey) and that the unemployment rate had risen to 6%, up from 5.7% the previous month. With the next presidential election less than two years away, "we recognize that we can no longer blame this on our predecessor," says a senior White House adviser. Nor can the Administration afford to prolong domestic turmoil as it seeks to rally public support for a possible war with Iraq. If Bush's attention is going to remain overseas, it becomes even more important that his domestic house be in order. "The President wants to be able to offer a plan in the State...
Carmakers have two demographic groups in their headlights: Gen-X car buffs like Beverly, 31--an unmarried professional with no children--and the expanding ranks of baby boomers who can afford a two-seater now that their kids have grown up. Though sports-car sales account for just 1% of total vehicle spending, automakers view the eye-catching cars as a vital way to give a gleam to their brands, enhancing the image of an otherwise utilitarian fleet and luring shoppers into showrooms. Done right, two-seaters make money too. Outfitted with luxury fixings, they often yield hefty profit margins...
...IOLTA program is the second largest provider of legal aid in the United States after Congress and helps to defray the cost of legal representation for those who could otherwise not afford it—such as the elderly and domestic abuse victims—according to Jayne Tyrrell, executive director of the Massachusetts IOLTA Committee...
...Washington has little option but to wait for the inspectors to parse the Iraqi document and expand their inspections while pressing for more aggressive forms of investigation such as questioning Iraqi scientists outside the country and pointing the inspectors to suspect sites. The Administration can afford the wait because it has not yet completed the military buildup to the desired invasion-strength force. But the optimal date for an invasion is believed by military analysts to fall within the first quarter of 2003, and it's far from clear that the UN inspection team will have established a definitive finding...