Word: anxious
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...bang" enlargement taking in the former communist countries - were a product of the end of the cold war. These are less exciting times, and Barroso has had to stake his presidency on promoting economic growth - a more nebulous goal that means overcoming the objections of key constituencies anxious to protect their privileges. This week, Barroso's program faces a key test, when the European Parliament debates the services directive, aimed at creating a single market for the E.U.'s j8 trillion service sector. The law will allow a service provider to comply only with the laws...
...actor, I have experience and intelligence to draw upon.” Although his years in Hollywood may have toughened Ford to the pitfalls and traps of fame, the Chicago-born former carpenter still feels like his job is worthwhile. “I’m not that anxious to get into directing,” he admitted. “I’ve developed my skills in the area of acting...[and] I feel that I take upon enough responsibility when I appear on film.” —Staff writer Vinita M. Alexander...
...real space,” Palfrey said. “We’re going to name names,” he added, referring to the policy of the group to list on their website companies that use badware. Palfrey is also concerned that badware is making the public anxious and distrustful of technology because many people are confused about what is happening to their computers. “You don’t know what’s running, you don’t know how to get rid of it, it’s confusing...
...lite about how they might respond to the new world. There was more, of course - at Davos, there always is. Those wanting a sneak preview of a possible 2006 match-up in the U.S. presidential race could catch both Senator John McCain and former Virginia Governor Mark Warner. Those anxious to understand modern design could chat to Rem Koolhaas, while opera buffs sought out Peter Sellars. You have to pick and choose in Davos, to decide what it is that you take away from the long journey up the mountain. For me, the key message was that things...
...He’s anxious to get going,” Brown said. “He’s got a lot of fire...