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...painted storefronts in Los Angeles, quick-service nail salons are springing up faster than fresh- vegetable stands. Customers get a lot more these days than a soak and a dunk. A typical visit includes a choice of manicures (French, oil or glue), a hand massage and acrylic sculpting to strengthen and lengthen the nails. Prices range from $5 for the basic treatment to $50 or more for an extensive...
...felt that last week's election of representatives to the pre-negotiation sessions with the University only served to strengthen my support and faith in the union. Although I was unable to vote myself because I joined the Harvard staff too late to sign a membership card, I in no way felt badly or left out. I realize that the union had to make a decision regarding who would be eligible to vote at this time, and I respect their decision. I will have plenty of opportunities to take part more actively in the future, and I look forward...
...reluctant to exert on the Sudanese government the kind of concerted pressure they applied to neighboring Ethiopia when the Marxist regime there was hindering famine relief in another civil war. They fear criticism would strain their fragile ties to a government strategically placed between Ethiopia and Libya and only strengthen the hand of the fundamentalist National Islamic Front, an important power in the Khartoum coalition...
Moscow' s response: muscle, curfews and plans to strengthen their economies. -- Canadians give Brian Mulroney a victory and say yes to a new trade relationship with the U. S. -- In Sudan' s civil war the horrible new weapon is food, not bullets. -- Israel' s Shamir weighs a decision: Should he entice Labor into a broad coalition...
...pretty well," freshman Susan Andersen said. "Based on our performance at this show, we should be competitive in the spring. Our fall was a building season. I believe our team will only strengthen at future horse shows...