Word: terming
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...strict environmentalists, ecotourism may be "a widely abused term which doesn't mean much anymore," in the words of Richard Leakey, director of Kenya's Wildlife Service. Certainly, having Masai Mara guides using two-way radios to speed the search for lions hardly seems in the spirit of noninvasive touring. But for all that, most critics concede that ecotourism is less invasive than forestry, mining and other forms of development. As Luis Roman, a Peruvian anthropologist working with the Matsiguenkas, observes, "To be successful with a venture like this, you need planning to make sure you don't overload...
...Democrats as grandstanding and being far too political for that job," says a congressional Democratic staff member. But Freeh associates insist he has no ulterior motive. "He's just giving an award to Chuck LaBella, a person he admires, for a job well done," says an aide. Freeh's term officially must expire after 10 years, on Sept. 1, 2003--though he can be asked to resign sooner...
...short-term takeaway is that those who were too bearish because they feared the mighty Fed got faked out again. Sure, the Fed must stomp on the brakes periodically. But remember, the Fed always favors prosperity long term--how could it not? By removing the bias, Greenspan has removed the speed bumps, and if you waited until the all clear was sounded, you missed a true romp in the averages...
...there is a longer-term takeaway that is much more important for you to understand. So much of the do-it-yourself financial revolution that has gripped this country is incredibly positive. The combination of cheap commissions and readily available information has empowered individuals to take better care of their finances, in many cases, than a broker or adviser ever could...
...disputed territory. It was also a way for Nawaz to shore up support for his fragile government among the hard-line military and even the Islamic fundamentalist opposition. While fear of a showdown between two nuclear-armed states certainly internationalized the conflict, it may have done so on terms favorable to India: Even such long-term Pakistan allies as the U.S. and China urged Pakistan to withdraw, and the almost universal perception of Pakistan as the aggressor has actually strengthened India?s diplomatic standing. And while the incursion may have initially swung military hawks and religious fundamentalists behind the government...