Word: silent
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...well the world's financial foundations will stand up to the quake is a more complex question. Taiwan produces more than 30% of the world's chip sets and motherboards, and by week's end most of its factories stood silent, awaiting repairs that could take weeks. It will be years, however, before Taiwan fully demolishes the wreckage and rebuilds. For a nation that sits in such a tremor-prone part of the world, that may be just long enough to brace for the next...
...Also in a supportive group context, Speaking Up in Class (Bureau of Study Council, 5 Linden St.; 495-2581; Tuesday noon to 1:30 p.m., starts October 19) provides learning strategies for women who are sick of remaining silent in the midst of aggressive (male) classmates. Through discussion and exercises, the focus is on increasing self-confidence and managing anxiety in academic settings...
Buchanan, however, could do little to help the Reform Party accomplish these goals. His strong anti-abortion and anti-homosexual views not only violate the party's pledge to remain silent on social issues, but would substantially change the party's constituency. Any party that nominates a candidate with such volatile and xenophobic views--Buchanan has said he would support building a wall on the Mexican border--seriously risks banishment to the fringes of American politics...
...members. Speaking before California's Orange County Republicans, Forbes attacked Bush and Michigan Governor John Engler for failing to support a ballot initiative in Michigan creating a school voucher system. "Leadership means acting from principle," Forbes said. "I spoke out in favor of that referendum. Governor Bush has been silent." Throw in another mention of his longstanding criticism of Tennessee Governor Don Sundquist for saying he would support a state income tax, and the GOP leadership could be forgiven if they started making inquiries about a Reform Party membership card for Mr. Flat...
...fourth quarter when Kacyvenski collided with junior safety Mike Brooks. Both lunged to intercept a wayward long pass from Columbia's Mike Glynn when they slammed into each other. Kacyvenski spent a few tense moments on the ground as the raucous crowd of 7,192 suddenly went silent. Kacyvenski eventually walked off the field without aid, but Brooks required assistance. Kacyvenski returned for the next play and said Brooks will probably avoid contact in practice this week...