Word: brings
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Jersey failure provided more evidence for politicians who are demanding a closer federal watch on the largely unregulated government- securities market. Two House Democrats, John Dingell of Michigan and Timothy Wirth of Colorado, plan to introduce a bill this week that would bring some 200 dealers under the supervision of a panel to be called the Public Securities Rulemaking Board...
...difficult or expensive to cash in the U.S., the best way to pay the VAT is with a credit-card voucher, which the storekeeper can destroy after receiving the form from Customs. On the other hand, U.S. Customs lies in wait at the other end. Returning travelers can bring in $400 worth of merchandise free, but they are charged 10% for the next $1,000, and a variety of rates, depending on the object, for everything over that...
Experience should also make us wary of dramatic claims for the impact of the new technology. Thomas Edison was clearly wrong in declaring that the phonograph would revolutionize education. Radio could nor make a lasting impact on the public schools even though foundations gave generous subsidies to bring programs into the classroom. Television met a similar fate of glowing predictions heralding its powers to improve learning...
...least educational purposes. It is high time that we studied these questions, for the computer revolution is already upon us. What impact might these machines have on the nature and effectiveness of education? What kinds of innovation are feasible and not prohibitively expensive? What advantages and disadvantages could technology bring to the quality of life in the University...
...provides a steady but often disengaging sountrack for the runaways, exploits. The show peaks in Act II when the Inner City Breakers, a young street-styled trio, stage a friendly invasion onto the playground and perform some impressive rounds of break dancing. Although visibility could be better, the dancers bring the excitement and energy of a spraying city fire hydrant in the heat of August, a new a dramatic height, well-maintained despite a few disappointing lapses. "Enterprise", the song before the breaking segment is also a winner, sung deep and forcefully by Lois Johnson. Swados chose eclectic styles...