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Bernanke also has a keen ability to interact with the press and with politicians, his colleagues...
...will take a pretty keen interest in the Enron case and accounting practices in general to truly enjoy this movie, as even the human tragedy is centered on economic concerns. “Enron,” at 110 minutes, feels much longer, even with occasional oddities like the Bush Valentine...
...residence full-time at a Warner, N.H. farm that would come to be known as “Pobiz,” short for “Poetry Business.” The writings from Kumin’s “Pobiz” period reflect a keen awareness of the natural world that have led her work frequently to be compared to that of Robert Frost, who likewise studied here. (Frost, who enrolled at Harvard in 1897, withdrew from the College before ever receiving...
...concerned, was ancient history. If it ever entered his thoughts?as he worked out in order to lose enough weight to qualify as a Marine?no one in his family is aware of it. Friends say he was a highly motivated young man, keen to serve his country. His parents rarely talked about their own history at home, and it seemed of little concern to Victor...
...prove, more than ever, that the Filipinos are united, especially in the coming election. This is not just a matter of perception. This is a matter of survival." She blamed the U.S. for the growing Soviet presence. "It's ironic. The Americans are actually responsible for the Soviets' keen interest in the Philippines. I was told during my trip to Russia that were it not for the Marcoses--with whom they can still communicate in a civilized way--they would have overrun the Philippines long ago. So you see, I'm actually America's best friend...