Word: demonism
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...long Americans have blithely assumed that rivers of cheap energy would flow through that economy like a magic elixir in endless abundance. But as 1979 has vividly demonstrated, the nation takes extreme risks if it does not curb its addiction to demon crude...
...very least, make do with 700,000 bbl. less of crude per day. Such an effort would put some slack in worldwide petroleum supplies and help restrain prices. More important, it would also show Iran and the world that the U.S. can start breaking its addiction to the demon...
Epps said yesterday the guidelines have so far worked smoothly, and students who wanted to throw large parties have--without the demon rum. But even if alcohol is not provided by the hosts, the guests often show up with...
Harvard's freshman speed demon, Darlene Beckford, and Johanna Foreman, a junior who spent much of last season sidelined by a foot injury, tied for first place with a time of 17:53, 27 seconds ahead of their closest opponent...
...employees, Carlson is part saint, part demon. He works tirelessly, and expects nothing less from subordinates. His executive row is nicknamed Ulcer Alley. Managers must meet monthly profits targets or file "deviation reports" explaining how and why they were unable to do so. An annual four-day show-and-tell fiesta at the sprawling company lodge at Minnesuing Acres near Superior, Wis., also spurs executive performance. Corporate officers are required to recount how they have or have not met their sales goals of the year. Recalls a former employee: "Carlson would chew you out for three hours straight while others...