Word: grasping
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...last time Mazzoleni was at the Pepsi Arena, he watched Cornell’s strong-willed seniors lead a dramatic comeback to wrest a second consecutive ECAC championship from his team’s grasp...
Complicated pay formulas aren't all the board may have failed to grasp. Every year since Grasso took over at the exchange, it has trounced internal performance targets, which center on things like trading volume and market share. How the exchange measures up against its predetermined targets heavily influences annual bonuses. A typical company will reach its performance targets less than 75% of the time and only rarely blow through them by a wide margin, says Pearl Meyer, an executive compensation consultant. Yet since Grasso took over in 1995, the exchange has far exceeded its targets every year, documents show...
...burger chain Carl's Jr., which is testing ExpressPay, faster lines at the cashier and reduced backups at the drive-through window have brought in new customers. "It's a no-lose situation," says Jason LeVecke, grandson of the chain's founder. Women seem to grasp the advantages of the new system quicker than men--something Amex learned to its surprise in focus groups. "It sure would be easier than fumbling around in my purse," says Tracey Serenka, who had her two sons--Eric, 1, and Jason, 4--in tow at a Carl's Jr. recently. Another advantage over...
...first president of weak intellect and little grasp of the issues, Reagan prepared the way for George W. Bush. Having a moron for president allows Americans to watch sporting events and ignore political issues with a good conscience. That is Reagan's legacy. Alan Rutkowski Edmonton, Canada...
Newcomer to Watch Mazza. He was the biggest name in the Class of 2007, and should show why immediately. His teammates rave about his uncanny grasp of Harvard’s complicated offense, and his size and ability should allow him to showcase...