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...fiery ex-Marine and an avid mountain climber, Hugh McColl Jr. has scaled the Swiss Alps and Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro. But his loftiest goal is to lead NationsBank, the Charlotte, N.C., company he has run since 1983, to the summit of American banking. Through more than 50 acquisitions, McColl has turned NationsBank into the third largest U.S. lender (behind Chase Manhattan and Citicorp), with branches in 16 states and $316 billion in assets. And NationsBank stock, which has swelled to $65 billion in total value, makes the bank No. 1 in market capital. "In most of life's endeavors...
Richard goes on to describe how his girl-friend Karen lapsed into a coma in the middle of senior year, after experiencing eerie premonitions of the future and then ODing on alcohol and diet pills, only one day after the pair "deflowered each other atop Grouse Mountain, among the cedars beside a ski slope." Nine months later, their child Megan is born, but Karen remains comatose for the next seventeen years...
Conveniently located near the outlet malls ofNorth Conway, yet far enough away to retain thecharm and tranquility of a New England town,Jackson is a convening point for all sportingactivities. There's plenty of opportunity forhiking or skiing. Wildcat Mountain, Black Mountainand Attitash are all within driving distance. Mt.Washington is located 15 miles north and canprovide some challenging hikes, even for the car.The panoramic view of the surrounding PresidentialMountains is decidedly worth the climb. PinkhamNotch is a favorite spot among hikers, with itstrails that wind beneath ravines, including thefamous Tuckerman's Ravine, known for its springskiing. (Contact the Appalachian Mountain...
...leavewithout a plate of fiery red lobster or bowl ofthick chowder. Bar Harbor can be unduly expensive,so it's best to seek shelter on the quieter westside, known as Southwest Harbor. The AcadiaNational Park offers easy as well as rigoroushiking trails with scenic lake and mountain views.Bikes and canoes can also be rented...
...expect high-tech companies to simply hand them out. The Microsoft-Toshiba laptop program has stoked the brand loyalty of more than 10,000 students. Apple peddles the eMate, a laptop created in 1996 specifically for kiddie consumers, which goes for $650. NetSchools, a company based in Mountain View, Calif., started up last year to sell one product: a $1,600 portable computer custom-built for students that comes with an infrared connection to the school's computer network, a water-resistant keyboard and a built-in security device. That's an expense still too great for many cash-strapped...