Word: profited
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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When asked about Powell's statement that he didn't know anything about academic finance, Ramsay-Jenkins responded, "I think the General is being very modest and that his knowledge to operate in a not-for-profit environment was extensive...
...trust fund of about $1.3 trillion. In addition, the payroll tax has been fixed for nearly seven years, and looks as if it will not rise again. With luck, our generation will not lose any money on the deal, but we will certainly not make the profit that our grandparents are making. But in order for that to happen, changes still need to take place...
...case with most of Rifkin's campaigns, there is a real issue hidden underneath the overheated rhetoric: Who should profit from a country's indigenous genetic resources? A parallel question was solved for material resources years ago. Countries with oil or minerals simply kicked out foreign exploiters or forced them into fair profit-sharing agreements...
...doubt it. Big Business stands to make a large profit from a successful undertaking in the communications field when they are allowed to use the convergence of modes technology. Congress stands to gain nothing, except more money from special interests and the power over the lives of the millions of people who rely on communications services. I would prefer to have the service planned by those motivated by profit because they must compete for my subscription to their service. They will set up an efficient and easy-to-use system that will enhance the lives of consumers. Congress would just...
...more than likely cancel the commercials, and, consequently, should other advertisers be approached in a similar manner, the offending program will most likely be cancelled (no sponsors means no show, right?). Also, if I am not mistaken, A&E, the History Channel, the Discovery Channel, etc., are all for profit cable channels, yet they seem to maintain a list of outstanding educational shows and culturally enlightening programs. Can we expect them to move into the realm of "frivolity" and "inanity" that Mr. Pasquale spoke of? I doubt...