Word: half
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Just as Socrates felt that it was necessary to create a tension in the mind so that individuals could rise from the bondage of myths and half-truths to the unfettered realm of creative analysis and objective appraisal, so must we see the need for nonviolent gadflies to create the kind of tension in society that will help men rise from the dark depths of prejudice and racism to the majestic heights of understanding and brotherhood," King said...
...lead, watched B.C. take 21 shots and score twice, took only two shots itself, scored no goals and nearly gave Cleary a heart attack; 4) In the final, taking a 3-1 lead into the second period, Harvard allowed three Boston University goals in a minute-and-a-half, fell behind 4-3 and won only because of its fantastic talent, fighting spirit and what must have been a sense that if, "We don't do it this year we may never do it again...
...find it. From that belief was born their Fantasy Resort, which promises to change the way many superluxe hotels do business. After much campfire brainstorming, the Waikoloa staff came up with a menu of activities, priced them fantastically and still cannot always keep up with demand. Though roughly half the guests at any given time are there on business, they still seem willing to spend whatever free time and discretionary income they have on making their trip memorable. "There's an ego boost in going home saying 'We took a helicopter to a remote spot and had a picnic just...
...half an hour, the dolphin encounter strikes many guests as a bargain -- enough, at least, to ensure that there is usually a waiting list for a spot on the dock. Reservations at the restaurants are also hard to come by when the hotel is full, but the relentlessly eager staff has invented a solution: Vacations by Design. Upon arrival, guests check off all the activities and restaurants they want to try, and the Aloha Services staff will make all the reservations and print up a schedule. "And you know what?" says manager Cowell. "This will be happening in most resort...
...which came during a state visit to New Zealand, was prompted by a hard-hitting documentary on Norwegian sealing that had aired the previous week on North European television. The footage showed hunters stabbing baby and adult seals with ice picks and in some instances dragging the animals, only half dead, back to Norwegian flaying vessels. The King's comments were strong stuff, considering Norway's sensitivity to criticism from Sweden, its onetime colonial master and its archrival. Said Swedish Foreign Minister Sten Andersson of the King, before rushing off to Norway on a fence- mending mission: "He must have...