Word: pick
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...test should be: Was the election open, free and fair? If it was, then we should recognize the government that results. We can't pick the winners of elections in all countries around the world, but we can be in favor of democracy and do what we can to promote openness, democracy, pluralism and human rights...
...Baker underlines almost every sentence. "It's how I learn," he explains. "That and taking almost verbatim notes when someone is briefing me. 'Proper preparation prevents poor performance': one of my father's maxims. That's how you gain control. I'm on Africa now," he says. "We'll pick up and move when I get to the Near East...
...because of the shorter amount of timestudents have to pick classes, both professors andstudents agree that lotteries--if they are goingto be held--should be announced at the verybeginning of a class...
Sleep Walker: June 18, 1986. The horseshoe returns to lottery action under new Knick GM Scotty Stirling. The Knicks receive only the fifth pick, costing them the chance to draft Chris Washburn or William Bedford, both now in drug rehabilitation, or Len Bias, who died the next day of a drug overdose. The Knicks choose Kenny "Sky" Walker, a terrible lottery pick, but at least a decent reserve...
Since that day, the Knicks have done no wrong. They drafted Rookie of the Year Mark Jackson with the 17th pick in 1987--the horseshoe had nothing to do with that one. Jackson immediately assumed the role of team leader and top assist...