Word: preparedness
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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If the President wanted to use his visit to Asia to do more than show the flag (figuratively at half-staff, in the case of Japan), he would assure the Asians that the U.S. is prepared, belatedly but resolutely, to manage its ! finances -- that is, raise taxes, encourage savings, and...
New Zealand schoolteacher Beverley Nisbet, summoning a remarkable presence of mind, unleashed her camera and snapped photos of her fellow passengers as they crouched and prepared for the worst. Remembers Roger White, who was ) seated in Row 18, not far from the business-class section: "The walls seemed to be...
Under different circumstances, Bush's Asian trip might have been the start of a more vigorous diplomacy. As it was, the President appeared likely to accomplish no more than he did at the innumerable foreign funerals he attended as Vice President. During only two days in Japan, Bush scheduled 19...
With this new show, Robbins is both appealing to Broadway tradition and bucking it. He is a man going up against his own legend -- as the premier American-born dancemaker, whose works for the ballet and Broadway suavely merged high art with pop culture. Robbins has always been a spellbinding...
"One can remember how this kryptonite didn't destroy Superman, but only fueled his fire more to achieve greatness," Polsky continued. "We are all prepared to bounce back next year for a great season. In a nutshell, look out Metropolis."