Word: regarded
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...emphasize the distinctions among the minority groups. It must sometimes seem that minority factions are competing for the same piece of the pie. But that attitude is in its very essence a divisive one. A better perspective of progress continues a search for greater equality of opportunity without regard to race, sex, religion, and many other characteristics that contribute to our individuality...
...believe that the overly competitive atmosphere here has an enormous amount to do with this loneliness. As Dr. Blaine again observes: "Men and women who are being compared in regard to their intellect, creativity, and conscientiousness--as students tend to be when they are competing for grades--become ill at ease and even suspicious in their dealings with each other." In some countries, such as Japan, where the number of places in universities is quite limited and almost everything in terms of success in later life depends on one's performance on a few examinations, such self-hate and rejection...
...favor of or against the rugby Club grant were complicated, but unfortunately the article conveniently neglects these. That the Council could weigh these considerations thoughtfully and efficiently is hardly reason for complaint. The article would have had real came for complaint if we had considered the grant without any regard for our past experience and precedents. Brain R. Melendex Vice Chairperson Undergraduate Council
...blab" fund offering rewards of as much as $500,000 to informers who finger conspiring terrorists. Shultz is especially incensed at what he calls "state-sponsored terrorism," and has accused four nations of practicing it: Libya, Iran, Syria and North Korea. He thinks the U.S. and its allies should regard such conduct as "a form of warfare" and respond accordingly. The State Department recently warned six East bloc nations that they cannot hope for improved relations with the U.S. if they continue to provide support to "international" terrorist groups...
...important tools of corporate image making is the richly illustrated annual report. But some firms now regard the glossy booklets sent to stockholders as overly extravagant. Xerox has banished photographs from the pages of its report this year, thereby cutting the cost of each copy from 88? to 43?. Total savings: $180,000. AMF, a New York-based conglomerate, after losing $1.5 million last year, cut its report by twelve pages and adopted a no-frills design. Much of A T & T's report is printed on paper almost as flimsy as the kind used in phone books...