Word: gaps
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...Even with stop-gap measures, though, recovery will be slow and painful. Governments are under pressure from the IMF or other international lenders to implement tough austerity measures deeply unpopular with voters. After the economic pain, expect another summer of political turmoil ahead...
...serve," insists Lloyd Boggio, a Miami developer and chairman of the Florida Coalition of Affordable Housing Providers. Some communities are using federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds to buy up foreclosed homes and convert them into rental units, but they say it's hardly enough to fill the large gap. (See a video on facing foreclosure in Tampa...
Research now suggests that much of the achievement gap in the U.S. is in place before children even reach kindergarten, suggesting parents play a huge role in their kids' academic success. How does those conclusions fit into your own research? Adoption studies show that being raised in an intellectually rich environment can give a temporary boost to a child's intelligence and knowledge. The reason it's temporary is that bright children raised in less advantageous environments eventually catch up. But there's another factor here: subculture. A child raised in a subculture that values intellectual activities and takes schoolwork...
...into the largest deficit since World War II have limited Obama’s options. Eventually, he will have to take steps to cut the budget deficit. However, a large deficit is much more harmful to an economy at full employment than it is to an economy with a gap between potential and actual production. This compelled Obama to sign the stimulus into law. But his bark must match his bite. By mixing his messages, he casts doubt about his plans and his dedication to fixing the economy. The details of the budget don’t take into account...
...lead against the best shooting team in the Ivy League. Harvard was held to 14.8 percent from the field and shot 16.7 percent from three-point territory. When the Crimson came out of the locker room for the second half, it looked to its forwards to close the gap. The transition from a perimeter-oriented offense to a big-man offense allowed sophomore Emma Markley to shine.This transition continued in Saturday’s matchup as Markley led the team with easy buckets underneath. Her formidable presence on the boards allowed the resurgence of Harvard guard play. After Markley...