Word: costs
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...time Bill Smith arrived in Kenya in late 1962, Kenyatta's country was on the verge of independence. "I'd do it again and again, if I had to-again and again," said the leader, speaking of the revolutionary activities that cost him years in exile and prison. "It was the only way." Like his predecessors, Smith was impressed particularly by Kenyatta's presence. "He really was the father of his nation, and with his seniority and strength he was indomitable...
...effort to keep the Freshman Union open on weekends, we had the Fox Plan, which was to make up the extra cost by abolishing hot breakfasts in the Houses. Another mistake -- somebody didn't know how to add, but by the time they realized that in fact Harvard could afford hot breakfasts and meals at the Union seven days a week, it was too late to turn things around. This year has promised to be different...
...have to go to this, because your proctor will give you your own personal Bursar's Card, which proves that you go to Harvard. It gets you into libraries and dinning halls, not to mention out of trouble with the police. A handy tool, and it'll cost you ten bucks if you lost it. Also at this meeting, you proctor will introduce you to everyone else in your dorm or entryway. And he'll give you the standard rap on drugs and sex. And there will be free beer. 10:00 p.m. Party...
...show-biz approach was inevitable as the paperback business grew: some of the largest paperback houses belong to conglomerates with movie and television interests. In addition, inflation has pushed the cost of paperbacks higher than the average for most commodities, demanding more aggressive salesmanship. In the past six years the cover price of a rack-size book has jumped 77%, from an average of 930 to $1.65. The consumer price index for the same period rose 44.8%. Where will it end? Inflation is not likely to vanish and neither is the desire of publishers to secure bigger blockbusters. This...
...that kids used to wear, they are smooth and light, gliding over cracked pavement with silent grace and dispelling-deceptively-the fear of falling. Aficionados compare the sensation to that of skiing or surfing. The thrills are not exactly cheap: an assembled pair of wheels, skates and boots cost from $60 to $150, and customized ones can run as high as $1,000. Many people, understandably, prefer to rent their wheels...