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...that the agency had recently called a cell phone number linked to the failed London bombs. And following the attack on Glasgow airport, one of a list of names given by police to the agency matched a resident of the Neuk Crescent home. "He was a model tenant. Professional, punctual with his rent," says Gardiner...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Suspects Emerge in the Terror Hunt | 7/2/2007 | See Source »

Such lessons also teach students to show respect for others as well as to be punctual, responsible and work well in teams. Those skills were badly missing in recently hired high school graduates, according to a survey of over 400 human-resource professionals conducted by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. "Kids don't know how to shake your hand at graduation," says Rudolph Crew, superintendent of the Miami-Dade school system. Deportment, he notes, used to be on the report card. Some of the nation's more forward-thinking schools are bringing it back. It's one part...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How to Bring Our Schools Out of the 20th Century | 12/10/2006 | See Source »

...aboard. TOKYO-HAKATA: Nine bullet trains ply Japan Rail's Nozomi route between Tokyo and Hakata on Kyushu, the country's third-largest island. Nozomi means "hope" - an odd name for a train service, but you won't need to cross your fingers to ensure a smooth journey or punctual arrival. Top speeds of 300 km/h may turn the passing paddy fields into a green blur, but you'll hear few complaints about the aircraft-style seats or the politeness of the conductors. Plan on breakfast in Tokyo and dinner in Hakata, famous for its ramen. See www.japanrail.com. DARWIN-ADELAIDE...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Fine Lines | 11/28/2006 | See Source »

...wife are hosting a cocktail party after a full day of discussions and speeches at AUM. But this time, everyone is punctual, lured by the full spread of food and drink in the Malden’s backyard...

Author: By Stephen M. Fee, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Hope Alongside Hatred | 4/12/2006 | See Source »

Your co-stars Jack Nicholson and Sarah Jessica Parker have both commented on your punctuality. Nice and punctual. The two worst words you could say about anybody. I'm bereft of any other kind of quality they could think...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Dec. 5, 2005 | 11/27/2005 | See Source »

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