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Saying that he had an "intimate knowledge ofFidel's foreign policy maneuvers," Llovio-Menendezoffered a three-step approach to better relations:"talks, negotiations and normalization...
Most aficionados are first attracted by the promise of closer shaves. Shoe Salesman Marte Mejstrik, 27, of Lincoln, Neb., tried Clinique's "allergy tested" shaving formula on his sensitive skin; it worked so well he went on to a variation of the twice-a-day, three-step regimen of complexion soap, "scruffing lotion" and moisturizer. Special creams like Solutions for Men shave gel complete with aloe vera sell for $7.50 for 3 oz., compared with $1.59 for a 7-oz. can of Gillette Foamy. The new products "give smoother results because they contain more lubricating emollients and fewer...
...working out a career plan that would identify 26 qualities an instructor should exhibit. Teachers would receive extensive training through a center that already houses a library of curriculum materials and sets up workshops to sharpen skills. Favorable evaluations would lead to pay bonuses as teachers advanced up a three-step career ladder to tenured status. Says Robinson: "Merit-pay plans attempt to identify excellence and reward it. Our plan's emphasis is on creating great teachers through training them and then putting them on a career salary schedule...
...executive friendly to capital punishment sits in the statehouse and he is is trying to get his way by amending the state Constitution. King's proposal cleared the first hurdle in the three-step process last year, winning the support of both houses of the legislature sitting in constitutional convention. The amendment must now be approved again by the representatives during this legislative session, and then by the voters in November...
...Gould's creations is the "three-step rule." He explains that if after three interrupted rises the market does not go up and stay up, it is due for a drop. Reason: in Gould's view, human nature can rarely stand more than three tries at anything. If, for instance, a salesman rings three doorbells and fails to make a sale, he is likely to skip the fourth and take in a movie...