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Multiplying 256 and 98 is a difficult example of 2-digit by 3-digit multiplication. Multiplying by 8 and 9 is tougher for kids, partially because of the "carried" amount that must be added in; to get the answer correct a child has to carry out 6 multiplications and 4 additions in producing the two partial products. In this case the addition of the partial products is simple, but typically there are 3 more additions to be performed...
NANOTECHNOLOGY New processes will help create lighter, tougher body armor. Tiny sensors embedded in the fabric will detect wounds and report the soldier's status to medics...
...September 1998, Archer appeared to get a bit tougher on the industry. Urged by his staff to press for stricter limits, he told the industry task force that he wanted to allow no more than 10 mg a serving and 40 mg a day. The industry said those restrictions would wipe its products off the market. The task force asked for an audience with Archer. On Oct. 2, Ellis, Wentworth and Jonas contributed a total of $10,000 to Bush's re-election campaign, followed three days later by $5,000 from another Metabolife official, Michael Blevins. According to Ellis...
Clinton's Democrats are proving a much tougher sell than DeLay's troops. Democratic leaders need the support of Big Labor to win back control of the House this November. And the unions are solidly against the bill. So most of the undecided Democrats--a group now fewer than 30 (perhaps 60 are yes or leaning to yes)--fear retaliation from labor, even though many are inclined to vote for the bill. Freshman Democrat Anthony Weiner received an assuring phone call from Clinton, and was invited to the White House residence for a pro-trade seminar with Martin...
...boost the returns of new funds may load up on IPOs, which can later tank. That's what the Dreyfus fund did, gaining 81.92% in its first year but then losing 5.94% its second. So be wary of funds with great rookie seasons; the second time around is much tougher...