Word: excellence
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...says; at times she had to intervene to physically separate quarreling players. "So tough character and confidence in yourself are a must." Today, Petignat says, she feels more accepted by male players, referees and fans but, like other trailblazing women in male-dominated jobs, she feels pressure to excel. "I know I have to be good so others may get the chance," she says. "It is not easy because I am judged more harshly than a man, and any mistakes I make are attributed solely to the fact that I am a woman." So far, two French assistant referees...
...your child become defined by his or her dyslexia. These children need to be encouraged to pursue other activities and hobbies--sports, music, art--and praised when they excel, especially in those areas for which they have a passion...
...Singapore, a country that has struggled to produce artists who excel in even one medium, it's startling to find someone like Tan, who has thrived in so many different art forms and has achieved international acclaim for all. In January, Tan won the Crystal Award from the World Economic Forum, which held a major exhibition of his works at Davos. Tan is also currently building the first Earth Art Museum in Qingdao, China?a $690,000 project that sprawls over two mountainous kilometers?where Tan directs a crew of carvers to inscribe his calligraphy into the rock-filled museum...
...like gift certificates, room upgrades and free breakfasts—but constant travelling between New York and hotel living for more than half of each week makes collecting points more than a hobby—although not officially an obsession…yet. Third, I now know that Microsoft Excel is both my best friend and my worst enemy. Never before had I been challenged into learning about a piece of computer software as if it were a new friend: it’s likes, dislikes, weaknesses and strengths. The lack of pre-professional training at Harvard tends to isolate...
...knows, the action always heats up near the end. But while I await my long chase-and-fight sequence—whether it be with a large database or complicated model (the mathematical kind)—I can continue to learn about the industry, the lifestyle and Microsoft Excel. Right now, however, I have to discontinue the use of electronic devices and bring my seatback and tray-table into full upright and locked position...