Word: recorditis
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Traditionally the focus of professors' frustration over late book orders, the Coop this year is crediting a new computer system for its improved record in timely text-buying...
...Professor of Romance Languages and Literature Alice Jardine says Revolution Books has had a "perfect record" in stocking books on time for French 141, "Contemporary Approaches to Interpretations in France...
...majority opinion reads more like a press release by the Congressional office of Barney Frank (D-Mass.) or an ad written by those already working for his re-election than an editorial. It mainly recites Rep. Frank's superlative legislative record. That kind of reaction is just as political--and just as misguided--as the Republican chorus calling for Frank's resignation. Ideally, a newspaper should avoid partisan responses and at least try for objectivity...
...majority not only implies that Frank's sterling legislative record somehow excuses his actions, but stubbornly insists that this episode will not damage his effectiveness as an advocate for liberal causes. Whom are they kidding? Becoming an object of ridicule will certainly damage Frank's legitimacy and credibility, as major newspapers like the Boston Globe have pointed out. And every hour Frank spends defending himself is an hour taken away from his time for liberal causes...
Milken's creation had fallen on hard times even before the Campeau mess. So far this year, borrowers have defaulted on a record $3.2 billion worth of junk bonds, already $1 billion more than during all 1988. Among the notable casualties was Merv Griffin's Resorts International, which conceded last month that it could not meet its annual interest and principal payments of $133 million...