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Word: eyeful (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...inspectors can and should keep a much closer eye on construction of nuclear plants and the quality of equipment. They are supposed to do so now, but far too much of their time is taken up poring over reports submitted by contractors. That paper work could be turned over to clerks, giving the NRC in spectors more time to go out to sites and look around. When they do so, disinterested observers agree, they do a good job. An analogy can be drawn with the space program. In its early days it was plagued by sloppy work and accidents...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Time Essay: Looking Anew At The Nuclear Future | 4/16/1979 | See Source »

Rosovsky knows that educational leaders throughout the nation are keeping an eye on the great anveiling. This consideration, Pfeffer said, prompted the committee to design several new courses that specifically fit the Core's temets. In future years, as the Core fades from public view, the Faculty's critical approach to Core courses may fade. The Core might evolve--or devolve--into another Gen Ed. Pfeffer stressed. "Nothing is stopping the Core from deteriorating after this first splash. New courses must continually be developed--And students are one of the best sources for that task...

Author: By Susan C. Faludi, | Title: Exposing the Core | 4/12/1979 | See Source »

...third, the wind spared left-fielder Mo some disgrace by carrying a drive by Bingham over the snow fence in left-center for a two-run home run, his first of the season. "That's my power," Bingham said later. "I keep my eye on the ball longer on an outside pitch. When it's inside, I have a tendency to yank my head...

Author: By David A. Wilson, | Title: Batsmen Blow Away MIT, 9-0 in GBL Opener | 4/11/1979 | See Source »

...point of imbuing The Champ with bizarre incestuous undercurrents. As the young object of Dunaway's affections, the freckle-faced Schroder cries on any and every cue. Tears flood the screen, but at theaters where this Champ is playing, there won't be a wet eye in the house. -Frank Rich

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: Tear Jerks | 4/9/1979 | See Source »

...backed off from and failed to make too often turned out to be the most dangerous and unwise decisions they made. What makes our work so interesting is that we are not above or beyond the fray. Indeed, in so many compelling ways, the modern university is in the eye of its society's hurricane. Dr. William M. Birenbaum President, Antioch University

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Reply to Bok | 4/9/1979 | See Source »

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