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...went to school for five years in Bratislava, two years to the elementary school, and then for three years to the "Real-Schule." During that period, I did not earn a single A--except in singing and in German. Of course I had an alibi. These were all Slovak schools, and I started to learn this language only at 10. Unfortunately, it is hard to invoke this excuse for mathematics, and I certainly did not distinguish myself in this subject, either...My grades were C's and an occasional...
Since groups that earn money from their activities cannot apply for regular grants, a set amount of money is available to them for specific and one-time initiatives. Six groups 1were awarded these project-based grants...
...raising two children and finding it tough to get by on their $170,000 joint income. Their life-style is comfortable but hardly extravagant. They drive a '93 Ford Taurus and a '91 minivan. Vacations are almost always limited to visits with relatives in Michigan. "I earn more in a month than my dad did in a year," says Greg, 52, managing director for a chemical-sales company. "But I feel my life is more difficult," he says, sounding as baffled as discouraged. "I don't gamble. I don't have season tickets to the Bulls. How can I earn...
...what has Greenspan done to earn such raves? Lately, errr... well...nothing. During the past 23 months, the Fed has made only one change in interest rates: a quarter-point increase last March. But standing pat in this case is a positive accomplishment. Greenspan has resisted pressure from nervous Nellies inside and outside the Fed to slam a monetary brake on the economy. The nation's foremost inflation hawk now seems to accept the idea that unlike in the past, deep changes in the economy have made sustained growth possible without pushing prices...
...interviewed about the problems in the league, the older, whiter group repeatedly used the terms "respect for authority" and "lack of discipline." With their power eroding, coaches like Carlesimo and Don Nelson--who have a history of losing records and losing personalities--can't think of any way to earn respect other than yelling louder...