Word: breaking
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...amidst the cynicism and alienation this decade has produced, some activism may have been born. What began as an Black student conference, "Why We Can't Wait: The Future of Blacks in America," led to a cross-cultural effort to increase communication and break down barriers which foster racism and insensitivity. The 1000-plus students attending Vision '89 called for justice on campus, in communities and in the economy...
Frazier made a driving layup to put the Quakers up by one point with six minutes remaining. Mike Gielen's leaning jumper with four-and-one-half minutes left in the game put Harvard back in front, but 60 seconds later Frazier made a fast-break layup off a Tyrone Gilliams assist to put the Quakers ahead for good...
...incentive allows a company sponsoring an ESOP to deduct not only the interest on the loan to buy stock for the plan but also the principal. Another tax break gives banks and other lenders a 50% deduction on their income from ESOP loans, which enables them to charge lower interest rates to companies that borrow for such programs. "These are the kinds of tax incentives that corporate owners dream of," says ESOP expert Joseph Blasi of California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo...
...school's success is Doss's limitless energy. An insurance agent, he doubles as academy director and head basketball coach. The combination keeps him running at fast-break pace. On this typical Saturday, after a 5:30 a.m. radio station interview, he'll work until past midnight without even meal breaks, fueled by oatmeal cookies and lime Kool...
...program brought me out of my shell," says Rita Urban, a mother of six. "Before this I was a sit-at-home housewife with an eighth grade education. It's great to be able to get a break and meet other people. When you're stuck in the house, your friends all seem to be gone...