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...added that Whinston could significantly strengthen the Northwestern economics department...

Author: By Jal D. Mehta, | Title: Tenure Decision Aftershocks Continue | 5/21/1997 | See Source »

Some interesting choices were made in the set design: most notably the picture of Tom's father, which was represented by a framed blank. This was perhaps meant to underscore the fact of his absence, or to strengthen the suggestive power of his unseen presence; whatever the reason, it certainly gave one pause. Laura's glass collection did not occupy the central position one might expect, being placed on stage right and partially obscured by the sofa. When Tom, in a fit of anger, hurled his coast at his mother, instead of knocking over the glass ornaments...

Author: By Lynn Y. Lee, | Title: A World Made of Broken Glass and Shattered Dreams | 5/16/1997 | See Source »

Andrew Shue, star of Fox TV's Melrose Place, spoke at the John F. Kennedy School of Government last night about "Do Something," an organization he founded in 1993 to provide resources for young leaders who want to strengthen their communities...

Author: By Mary W. Lu, | Title: 'Melrose Place' Star Shue Talks At K-School | 5/16/1997 | See Source »

...They choose whatever subject areas they feel they need to strengthen themselves as journalists," he said...

Author: By Elizabeth S. Zuckerman, | Title: Nieman Fellows Announced for 1997-1998 | 5/9/1997 | See Source »

...shunned tobacco stocks until the decision was announced: RJR Nabisco was trading as low as $28.37 1/2 before finishing the day up $3.12 1/2 at $32.62 1/2, while Philip Morris bottomed out at $37.87 1/2 and then went up $4.25 at $44.12 1/2. Investors hope that the decision will strengthen the industry's hand in the ongoing cash-for immunity negotiations between cigarette makers and state attorneys general. The industry would pay a large sum, perhaps as much as $300 billion, and agree to numerous restrictions on advertising and sales in order to settle suits by 24 states. With...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Big Day for Big Tobacco | 5/5/1997 | See Source »

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