Word: portioning
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...this time Aquino holds, in theory, complete legislative and executive power over the nation. The majority of mayorships have not been legally elected, but appointed by Aquino herself. Communist rebels hold a significant portion of the countryside, and contingents of the far right have united with members of the left to oppose Aquino's draft constitution. Most of the corruption of the Marcos era remains. The economy is worse than ever...
...Harvard men's basketball team concluded the pre-season portion of its 1986-'87 schedule on a positive note earlier this week by defeating Holy Cross...
...more likely to damage the forest than they are to steal gold candlesticks from the local church." Four ex-farmers have become park guards and are responsible for stopping hunters and preventing or controlling grass fires. Janzen permits the farmers to live in the park and use a portion of the land to raise crops and a few cattle. Limited grazing keeps the grass low and gives woody plants a chance to take hold. By moving the cattle through the rangeland, says Janzen, "we are turning a homogeneous cow pasture into a heterogeneous forest...
...employees their jobs. Tisch has also lopped off entire lines of the sprawling conglomerate's business (1985 revenues: $4.8 billion), and is said to be looking for buyers who will take on others. Meanwhile, speculation is increasing that the next item to get the ax may be the "acting" portion of Tisch's CEO title. As Tisch himself has put it, "I've been bitten by CBS. It's got great potential...
...ordinance provides that a portion of the public park be set aside permanently for displays sponsored by individuals or groups of any religious or ethnic background...