Word: ethnics
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...further neglect. Cajoling a negligent neighbor to repair or refurbish becomes a matter of self-defense. But much remodeling, good or bad, also is done be cause the family cannot afford to move or hates to move. Amid the anonymity of modern city life, the idea of neighborhood, particularly ethnic neighborhood, is gaining importance. People crave a sense of belonging that no Welcome Wagon can fulfill. It exists only with living in the same place for years, if not generations, and changing that community to meet new needs...
...retail trade. Explains Stephen Sahlein, contributing editor of the Investment/U.S.A. newsletter: "U.S. investments generally pay off when the foreign company brings in technical expertise and leaves the marketing to Americans. The investments that did not work were aimed directly at the American consumer." Foreign businessmen are unaccustomed to the ethnic diversity in the U.S., where blacks, Hispanics and Chinese are as ubiquitous as the Irish and Italians. Overseas investors are often unprepared for the competitiveness of the American market, in which promotion and image are crucial. European companies have acquired 21 major U.S. retailers since 1973, but only...
Sliwa responded that other groups have folded because they focused on one issue, such as neighborhood racial tension. The Guardian Angels have no political or ethnic interest and thus will last as long as citizens fear violence, he said...
Then there are the folk remedies. These are also beyond numbering, but include traditional notables like hot toddy, hot lemonade, chicken broth, regional potions like the South's horehound and pine-needle tea, and ethnic preparations featuring ingredients like honey, garlic and cayenne. Faith is widespread in the anticold potency of herbs like eucalyptus, mullein leaves, bloodroot and red clover. California Herb Specialist Michael Tierra commends a concoction of honeysuckle, chrysanthemum and licorice...
...Always Rings Twice, directed by buddy and fellow ball of energy Bob Rafelson. In this remake of the 1946 filming of James Cain's lascivious novelette, the wayfaring Nicholson picks up work at a gas station/diner because he lusts for the Greek owner's wife. The original discarded all ethnic and sexual references, using only the plot outline. You know how people fall in love in those old movies--a look and a kiss. It usually sufficed, but not when homicide was involved. Nicholson's bestial portrayal, with the re-inserted punching and humping, helps explain his character's otherwise...