Word: credentialling
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Nevertheless, Simpson's side did not fare well at the civil trial in Santa Monica last week. Robert Groden testified for the defense that a photo of Simpson wearing Bruno Magli shoes--the kind of footwear apparently worn by the killer--was a fake. Groden sounded impressive enough until Peter...
Barile, a feisty 78-year-old, figures that if Bob Dole can run, so can he. Unlike the former Senate majority leader, however, this retired newspaper printer can cite an unsuccessful run for Fresno freeholder in the 1950s as his only political credential. Nevertheless, Barile says he is fed up...
Being voted "Most Spirited Teacher" may not be the most compelling credential for the Senate, but after entering the race on a dare from his students, Morales logged 60,000 campaign miles in his pickup, using $8,000 in family savings and small contributions, and won the primary. Pundits give...
Talent is the oldest, the classic American path, made up of people who simply go out and engage in a self-initiated activity, hoping it will bring them money, status or acclaim. The yeoman farmers and skilled artisans of the colonial period are examples. Today people who start businesses are...
What kid wouldn't like to be president? Like many on this campus, I saw the presidency as the ultimate credential when I was younger. Precocious youngsters develop the need for affirmation; someone telling them that they are somehow the best and brightest. And for the now-mature over-achievers...