Word: hock
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...will be poorer as a nation because of this, or rather we will get richer more slowly," said Feldstein. The trade-off is that even if Americans have to buy fewer Japanese videocassette recorders and German BMWs, a more modest dollar will prevent the U.S. from going disastrously into hock by the end of the decade...
...reorganized development office is also expected to solicit donations for Harvard's sore spots. Major renovations to the Radcliffe Quad houses have yet to be completed, and the University is already $780 million in hock for the fix-up job. But gifts to academic programs are more appealing; no one has lent a name and the necessary $7 to $10 million to renovate the last unnamed upperclass residence, North House...
...would have been better spent elsewhere, or perhaps not at all. Many Canadians are also alarmed because the fair is expected to run up a $225 million deficit. Says Lewis Booth, an insurance agent in Vancouver: "At the end of the fair, we'll find we're all in hock up to our ears...
...this time a year ago, but has thrown just three interceptions. * QUARTERBACK: This was a problem area earlier this year, but Coach Rick Carter has decided to go with freshman Jeff Wiley (40-86-517-3TD-5INT). The move has paid off so far. But Dave Hock (34-83-399-ITD-6INT) could see action. Wiley is much smaller than Hock but is much quicker. Neither has much experience, which could be a problem against Harvard's tough defense. RUNNING BACKS: The squad's best area a year ago, it has struggled this year. Has showed signs of life...
...southwest has more varieties of soup than all the rest of France. The greatest, though little known outside the region, is garbure, a creation of cabbage, beans, salt pork and endless embellishments. In Wolfert's interpretation it becomes a thick stew enriched with preserved duck or goose, ham hock and garlic sausage. Among other distinctive potages, she stirs up a modern version of a traditional Basque soup called ttoro and an oyster velouté with black caviar made from Gironde River sturgeon...