Word: design
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...sets out to do. The downside: intervening in the economy in such a precise way is almost by definition not expandable. Cash for Caulkers would give building contractors a boost, but they represent a small slice of the economy. To next help out, say, bakers, policymakers would have to design a brand-new program. Plus, if such a program had an expiration date, we'd feel not just a rise in demand, but a fall later on as well. Car manufacturers and the people who work for them certainly did after the Cash for Clunkers discounts ended. (See 10 perfect...
...Left-brain abilities that used to guarantee jobs have become easy to automate, while right-brain abilities are harder to find - "design, seeing the big picture, connecting the dots," Pink says. He cites cognitive skills and self-direction as the types of things companies look for in job candidates. "People have to be able to do stuff that's hard to outsource," he says. "It used to be for blue collar; it's now for white collar...
...have strong enough work requirements, which are intended to be a proxy for physical fitness. Americans who perform only seasonal work, for example, could qualify for the program. He adds that penalties for letting premium payments lapse are not strong enough. "The criticisms are absolutely true, but you design things the best you can. If we only did [legislation] that entailed no risk, I don't think we'd ever do much of anything...
...edgier aspects of the plot, the parts that were cut from more conventional productions, this version is actually quite traditional in terms of its content. Few changes seem to have been made to the script, and the visual aspects of the show—the costumes, the set design, the choreography—remain true to the story’s original tone...
This is not to say, however, that “Grease” is perfect. The accompanying live band is talented and their inclusion in the sound design adds texture to a story primarily told through musical numbers; however, the band’s volume usually overwhelms the actors’ singing, and anyone who doesn’t already know the words to the songs may get lost...