Word: digging
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...railroad extension is just one small portion of the Central Artery/Third Harbor Tunnel project, known (not-so) affectionately to Bostonians as the Big Dig. Scheduled for completion by 2004, the Big Dig is arguably one of the most ambitious urban planning projects ever undertaken, headlined by the creation of eight lanes of new underground expressway to replace the existing artery and the construction of the now-complete third harbor tunnel connecting South Boston to Logan Airport. The depression of the Artery will also clear the way for 26 acres of open park space downtown...
Ever since its conception, the Big Dig has been an easy target for criticism and jokes. The prodigal son of Massachusetts and Boston politics, the Big Dig has been continually plagued by mismanagement and ever-increasing costs. The first official estimate placed the project's price tag at $2.5 billion; today, the total costs are estimated at $8 billion, making it the largest publicly funded project in the United States today. In 1987, then-President Ronald W. Reagan cited the project as an example of pork-barrel spending and vetoed federal funding for it--but the veto was overridden thanks...
...construction of the Central Artery project has effectively paralyzed parts of the city for at least the next 10 years. The Big Dig is not only responsible for added traffic problems and longer commute times, but the construction has even cut away at the Boston economy through unforeseen side-effects, such as a drop in the leasing of downtown office space. And just last week, a Big Dig construction crew accidentally broke a water main, interrupting water flow to many downtown businesses and government buildings...
...appreciate the Undergraduate Council's generosity, but Harvard, not its student body, should ensure that RAD is free for undergraduate women. Perhaps the administration can dig up the funds from the free aerobics classes offered at the Malkin Athletic Center. Students need to learn to defend themselves before they start turning cartwheels...
...squeaky high voices and bassy harmonies? Never. Since he is obviously underexposed in the musical world my suggestion is that he take a little time to develop a well-grounded opinion about what is good and what is not before he decides to spew hell fire upon the Pharcyde. Dig the music, feel the music, hear the music. If you can't hear what he's saying then I can understand why you don't like him. A talented rapper is not there to impress Peter Hahn, he is there to show you what...