Word: breaking
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...government reconstruction efforts will be helped by the fact that prices are rising for the country's premier cash cow, its oil industry (which is largely unaffected by the flooding), persuading citizens to move away from urban centers - and the jobs they contain - will be difficult. By declaring a break with past patterns of urbanization, Chavez may be attempting a bit of social engineering that taxes both his country's resources and his own considerable inventory of political goodwill...
...Well, where's Crash Davis when you need him? The hero of the baseball pic "Bull Durham" was given the task of mentoring a young pitcher named Nuke LaLoosh on how to break into the big leagues. On the eve of Nuke's promotion, Crash coaches him in dealing with the media: Crash: "You're gonna have to learn your clichés. You're gonna have to study them, you're gonna have to know them. They're your friends. Write this down, 'We gotta play it one day at a time.'" Nuke: "It's pretty boring." Crash: "'Course...
...Crimson is going to have any fun over the break, it better regain its focus and put on the game face for its Dec. 29 game at New Hampshire...
...many faculty members, at least, the year 2000 is just another year, and this winter break is just like so many other winter breaks: a time to relax, get cozy with the family, perhaps even take a trip...
Cogan University Professor of Philosophy Hilary W. Putnam takes a rational view of the new millennium. He says his plans for winter break are as yet unaffected by Y2K, and he plans to take a Jan. 1 flight to Tel-Aviv, Israel, a booking he made assuming New Year's Day will bring minimal problems...