Search Details

Word: fines (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first (reverse)


Usage:

...parks has been rising steadily from 253 million in 1990 to 317 million in 2000; despite some reported economic slowdown-related softness at long-distance attractions like Disneyworld, the average park does its business with folks who travel less than 150 miles to get there, and is doing just fine...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The New Roller Coasters: Thrills, Chills and Few Spills | 6/26/2001 | See Source »

...force, use it as decisively as possible." In other words, jump in with both feet and fire away! The third lesson, "continue to strike until the negotiations are successfully concluded," is an argument for the mindless use of force and firepower. Clark may be a fine general, but he makes me grateful that generals do not make policy. JOHN D. COPENHAVER JR. Winchester...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Jun. 25, 2001 | 6/25/2001 | See Source »

Even if Firestone tires were made of bicycle inner tubes patched together with bubble gum, vehicles are not supposed to flip over at highway speeds in the event of a tire blowout [BUSINESS, June 4]. Who is the automaker trying to fool? Let's not forget that the fine people at Ford are the ones who sold the American public the Pinto. "Safety is job No. 1"? Sorry, Ford, but you have completely lost my confidence. JON POPE Warwick...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Jun. 25, 2001 | 6/25/2001 | See Source »

Massport officials hope they won't need the FAA's help. "I doubt any airline will get so far off track that we have to impose a fine," says Freni. "But if they do," he warns, "they deserve...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: At Your Service: Airports vs. Airlines | 6/25/2001 | See Source »

Seven years ago, Jeweler Dalila gherras did something any good Parisian would find unthinkable: she left a fine salary and stable job in the capital for distant Marseilles - where unemployment exceeded 20% and where the local disdain for relocating outsiders was legendary. Despite that dire outlook, Gherras remained convinced Marseilles' Mediterranean beauty and inimitable lifestyle would provide "an improved quality of life worth taking occupational and financial risks to obtain." Today, Gherras is not only happy and working in Marseilles, but she has also launched a new career in real estate as hordes of individuals, families and companies flock...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Mediterranean Mecca | 6/25/2001 | See Source »

Previous | 940 | 941 | 942 | 943 | 944 | 945 | 946 | 947 | 948 | 949 | 950 | 951 | 952 | 953 | 954 | 955 | 956 | 957 | 958 | 959 | 960 | Next