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...noted in a new book by consultants Lynne C. Lancaster and David Stillman. A middle-aged manager had come to the aid of a younger employee on a project. The cadet took the time to send a thank-you note, but it was an electronic version, which failed to impress his mentor. "I get a card that basically costs nothing and required no effort to send, after I gave so much," she groused. "Am I supposed to be flattered by that...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Management: Generation Hex? | 3/11/2002 | See Source »

...dressing to impress...

Author: By G.l. Warmflash, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Suck, Tuck and Walk | 3/7/2002 | See Source »

...time when millions of people are seeking employment, I was sickened to read of singer Mariah Carey's $28 million buyout from EMI's Virgin label [PEOPLE, Feb. 4]. Where but in America would someone get this much money not to work? This must really impress the refugees elsewhere who are cold and hungry. Is this the picture of the U.S. we want the world to see? RUTH SWANSON Millersville...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Feb. 25, 2002 | 2/25/2002 | See Source »

Since the ballet involves dance integrally in its plot, many scenes face the difficulty of displaying dancing for the sake of dancing—the scenes impress nonetheless...

Author: By Erin K. Kelly, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Giselle: Beautiful Dance of Death | 2/22/2002 | See Source »

Second are the “Historical Studies” critics. They dislike the word “axis” because, unlike the axis powers in World War II, Iraq, Iran and North Korea aren’t part of a formal alliance. These critics then impress us with their erudition by noting that Iraq, Iran, and North Korea have different historical and cultural backgrounds, and even speak different languages. (Who knew...

Author: By Jason L. Steorts, | Title: Shutting Down the Axis | 2/22/2002 | See Source »

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