Word: urban
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Gore named urban sprawl and government waste as challenges he would address as president...
...fashion marketplace. There Polo/RL has to fight with Hilfiger, Abercrombie & Fitch and a host of upstart brands. It's a battle in full swing. "Polo's kind of peaked," says Robert Tucker, 21, a bike messenger in New York City; "the thing right now is Pelle Pelle," an urban street-wear label. "Polo's not yesterday's brand at all," counters Nicole DeMers, 15, of Incline Village, Nev. "Certain groups wear it--the more preppie groups." For the latter, Lauren is launching Ralph, a women's line (jackets priced at about $150) aimed at 15- to 25-year-olds...
...Selena. An early listen to her yet untitled June album shows she has an inviting, sultry voice, with plenty of poise. Produced by Puff Daddy, among others, the CD hedges its bets by blending disco-influenced R. and B. with a traditional Spanish flavor. "It's a mix of urban and Latin influences," says Lopez, "stuff that makes me dance...
...York Democrats are worried that they may be left in the lurch if Hillary Clinton ends up deciding not to seek the Senate seat from their state next year. One possible contender had been Andrew Cuomo, the secretary of housing and urban development, who thought about running but then announced he wouldn?t in order to spend time helping Al Gore get elected president. Now there are hopes that he may reconsider and get in the race if Hillary decides not to. His father, Mario Cuomo, was disappointed by his initial decision, and has let his feelings be known...
THERE IS A SEASON Danish researchers report a curious new clue to the origin of schizophrenia: kids born during late winter or in urban areas appear to be at a greater risk. What's the link? Viral infections in mothers--more likely in colder months and in densely populated areas--may have an impact on the developing fetal brain...