Word: block
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...produced naturally in the body and is vital to the functioning of human cells. It is carried in the bloodstream by two types of molecules: low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL). Too much LDL is harmful because it contributes to the accumulation of fatty deposits that block arteries, but large amounts of HDL are thought to be beneficial because they seem to help clean the blood vessels. Moore correctly points out that many routine cholesterol checks may be misleading, since the tests often do not distinguish between LDL and HDL levels, and those that...
...another Asian miracle, patterned on what its newly industrialized neighbors have achieved. Reformers have laid ambitious plans for restructuring the economy on free-market principles. "We think of ourselves as South Korea 25 years ago," says Nguyen Xuan Oanh, a senior adviser to the Vietnamese government. "The only stumbling block is how soon will the U.S. give us the green light...
...August, 1988, the city granted the school a certificate of occupancy, allowing students to attend classes there. But in September, next-door-neighbor Jean Brooks filed an appeal to the city to block further expansion and submitted the neighbors' petition. The city's Zoning Board of Appeal approved an expansion of the school...
...everyone seemed to be worried, including Harvard coach Wayne Lem, who quickly made some key adjustments. A Manda Schossberger block got Harvard back the serve, but the Crimson lost it again on another service error. Then Schossberger and Yvone Karanas teamed up for another big block to give Harvard yet another chance at serve...
...second set, the Crimson simply outplayed Lowell. Wallace delivered two whopping blocks at the start of the set which completely discouraged the forwards from Lowell. The Crimson quickly broke out in front, 7-3, courtesy of another Schossberger block...