Word: land
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars) changed the game of arms control. Reagan's proposal was conceived by former National Security Adviser Robert McFarlane as a great sting operation, Talbott reveals, designed to get the Soviets to trade away their heavy land-based missiles. Nitze's fervent goal was to cap his career with a "Grand Compromise" that would swap a reduction of offensive missiles for restrictions on strategic defenses. But to do this he often had to operate behind the back of the President. At the Reykjavik summit Nitze almost saw his dream fulfilled, only to have it dashed...
...Ecotopians are not like you and me. They favor fanciful hats and eccentric leggings, all made from natural materials. They work only 20 hours a week, smoke marijuana legally, like to give one another back rubs and reject conspicuous consumption. What they really care about is their land, their air, their water and one another, all of which they regard with an almost obsessive passion...
...many American high school and college students, the appeal of this land of vaulting ideals and valued indolence is seductive. Surveying their own daily diet of angst, fetid air and befouled shores, students' common response is "When can I move there...
Year CLUB / Request Approved Reason for City's Decision 1988 FLY / temporary property assessment adjustment from $922,300 to $779,600, saving more than $3000 in taxes Yes The clubhouse does not make highest and best use of the land 1987 FLY / temporary property assessment adjustment from $922,300 to $799,000, saving approximately $2600 Yes The clubhouse does not make "highest and best use of the land" 1987 FLY / general lowering of tax rates because the club claims that it operates at "a substantial loss, mainly because of city taxes." No The club, like any "fraternal organziation" must...
Running Backs: If Clark does not get the starting nod, look for the Bruins to stick to the land attack. This means fullback Lane Wood and tailback Nick Badalato will have to produce. In six games, Wood has rushed for 314 yards on 76 attempts (an average of 4.1 yards a carry). In five games, Badalato has carried the ball 70 times for 292 yards (a 4.2 average...