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Jameson points the way for children who need that extra hand and I hope you'll continue your support this year. You 're last gift of $50.00 helped make it possible for us to provide guidance, encouragement and fun to nearly 400 Indianapolis area children. | Jameson helps children who need an extra hand and I hope you show support this year. The last $50 gift helped provide guidance, encouragement and fun to nearly 400 Indianapolis area children. | 6 |
P.S. As soon as we hear from you by return mail and receive your $15 membership gift, we will send your NWF gray wolf plush toy. Then be on the lookout for NATIONAL WILDLIFE ® where you ’ ll see spectacular pictures of wildlife species like this one ... and learn just how NWF goes about safeguarding them with your help | As soon as we hear from you and get your gift, we will send your NWF wolf toy. Then be on the lookout for NATIONAL WILDLIFE ® where you'll see pics of wildlife species like this one, and learn how NWF goes about safeguarding them. | 6 |
HOW TO SELECT As the gourd ripens, its color changes from near white - pale green to vivid green, often flecked with yellow, and eventually bright orange. When young, the flavor is relatively mild, with a fresh, sour note. | HOW TO SELECT Ripe gourds ripen as color shifts from white to green, often flecked with yellow and orange. Young gourds taste mild, with a fresh and sour note. | 6 |
In the last several years, the business and corporate community has recognized that the positive development of youth is directly related to the development of a competent workforce. Youth who are supported and encouraged by both a family and a society that values Them have a much greater likelihood of becoming product... | In the last several years, the business community has recognized that positive development of youth is related to a competent workforce. Youth who are supported by both family and society have a greater likelihood of becoming contributing members of society. | 6 |
The National Association of Diaper Services, Philadelphia, says that since January it has gotten more than 672 inquiries from people interested in starting diaper services. Elisa Hollis launched a diaper service last year because State College, Pa., where she lives, didn't have one. | The National Association of Diaper Services, says that since January it has gotten 672 inquiries from people. Elisa Hollis launched a diaper service because where she lives didn't have one. | 6 |
Yiddish is especially versatile in describing those poor souls who inhabit the world of the ineffectual, and each is assigned a distinct place in the gallery of pathetic types: schmo, schmendrik, schnook, schmegegge, schlep, schlub, schmuck, putz, klutz, kvetch, and nudnik. Yiddish easily coins new names for new person... | Yiddish is versatile in describing those who inhabit the world of the ineffectual, and eachin the gallery of pathetic types: schnook, schmegegge, schlep, schlub, and nudnik. Yiddish easily coins new names for new personalities: a nudnik is a `pest'; a phudnik is a ` nudnik with a Ph.D. ' | 6 |
And with your increased commitment, we can battle against destructive global forces that transcend regional and national boundaries. Overfishing, deforestation, climate change, and the proliferation of toxic chemicals top the list. | And with your commitment, we battle against destructive global forces. Overfishing, deforestation, climate change, and the proliferation of toxic chemicals top the list. | 6 |
Your tax-deductible Membership includes a subscription to AMC Outdoors, the magazine of the Appalachian Mountain Club. Published 10 times a year, each issue is crammed with dates and detailed descriptions of AMC activities. | Your tax-deductible Membership includes a subscription to AMC Outdoors. Published 10 times a year, each issue has dates and detailed descriptions of AMC activities. | 6 |
Since everthing is to be found in Shakespeare, it is not surprising that on at least two occasions the Board has contributed his own Red Pants nuggets. In Antony and Cleopatra ( Act IV, Scene VIII, lines 14 et seq. ) Antony commands the wounded Scarus to... leap thou, attire and all, Through proof of harness to my hear... | Shakespeare has it all, so it's no surprise that the Bard has contributed his own Red Pants nuggets. In Antony and Cleopatra, Antony says to Scarus...leap thou, attire and all, Through proof of harness to my heart, and there Ride on the pants triumphing. | 6 |
Some medical ethicists and constitutional scholars say that the Supreme Court was wrong to create the pre-viability / post-viability distinction in the first place. Why, they ask, does the fact that a fetus can survive outside the womb with the help of vast medical technology change either of the interests at war in th... | Medical ethicists and constitutional scholars say that the Supreme Court was wrong to create the pre-viability / post-viability distinction. Why does the fact that a fetus can survive outside the womb with the help of vast medical technology change either of the interests at war in the abortion debate. | 6 |
Neither Equus nor Tony Lama gave a reason for the changed offer and Tony Lama couldn't be reached for comment. However, Tony Lama said it would promptly submit the offer to a special committee of the company's board. | Neither Equus or Tony Lama gave a reason for the changed offer. Tony Lama said it would submit the offer to a special committee of the company's board. | 6 |
There are a lot of barriers that keep people from working: physical and mental disabilities, history of welfare dependency and lack of education or self-esteem. And there are a lot of people who face these challenges every day of their lives. | There are a lot of barriers that keep people from working: disabilities, welfare dependency and lack of education or self-esteem. There are people who face these challenges everyday. | 6 |
Delivering your new card gives us an opportunity to remind you how we ’re delivering more ways to make your card more useful. We ’ve made your card easier to use with features you can customize yourself … more valuable with special savings programs. | Delivering your new card allows us to show you more ways to make your card more useful. Your card is easier to use with customizable features, and includes special savings programs. | 6 |
The conference was jointly sponsored by the New York Institute of Technology School of Management and the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, a joint industry-government trade group. Any secret can be pirated, the experts said, if it is transmitted over the air. | The conference was sponsored by the NY Institute of Technology School of Management and the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. Any secret can be pirated if it is transmitted over the air. | 6 |
Alas for perfectly lovely words that acquire pejorative meanings over the years! Earlier in this century, pansy became a derogatory epithet to describe an effete male, thereby cheapening forever lines like Shelley's noble image in Adonais ( verse XXXIII ): His head was bound with pansies over-blown, | Alas for lovely words that acquire pejorative meanings! In this century, pansy became a derogatory epithet to describe an effete male, cheapening lines like Shelly's noble image in Adonais. | 6 |
The ethics panel, to which evidence from the criminal case was forwarded, concluded its review just as Torricelli is gearing up his campaign for re-election against the Republican candidate, Douglas R. Forrester. After months in which polls showed Torricelli well ahead of his relatively unknown Republican rival, the co... | The ethics panel, to which evidence from the criminal case was forwarded, concluded its review just as Torricelli is gearing up his campaign for re-election against the Republican candidate, Douglas R. Forrester. The contest has narrowed in recent weeks. | 6 |
For her part, Rabinowitz explains to Chatterbox that her efforts on behalf of the Times were more indifferent than the Times made them sound. " Ms. Broaddrick told me Sunday that a Times reporter had appeared at the house in the a.m., and that she had refused an interview, " Rabinowitz writes in an e-mail message. | Rabinowitz stated that she was more indifferent than the Times made her sound. " Ms. Broaddrick told me Sunday that a Times reporter had appeared at the house in the a.m., and that she had refused an interview, " she said in an e-mail. | 6 |
Impatient with regulators, the National Environmental Trust began a boycott campaign in February called " Take a Pass on Chilean Seabass. " The Washington - based conservation group says more than 530 restaurants have signed on. | Impatient with regulators, the National Environmental Trust began a boycott campaign in February. The Washington based group says more than 530 restaurants have signed on. | 6 |
You Could Look It Up is the umpteenth collection of Safire's columns and, like the previous collections, contains a selection of letters from readers. It is those that are so sorely missed in his column. | You Could Look It Up is the umpteenth collection of Safire's columns and, like the previous collections, contains a selection of letters from readers. | 6 |
So she can once again go shopping, buying whatever seems best on any given day. Though she had a " nice " kitchen installed in her new home, Child said it's like a ship's galley - - a far cry from the huge, three - pantry kitchen Paul Child designed for their house in Cambridge. | She can go shopping, buying whatever seems best. Though she had a " nice " kitchen installed in her home, Child said it's like a ship's galley - - a far cry from the three - pantry Cambridge kitchen. | 6 |
While making light of the difference a day - - or another decade - - makes, Child intends to enjoy her birthday thoroughly. First, there will be all the public observances, including a sold - out dinner Thursday at San Francisco's tony Fifth Floor restaurant, which - - like dinners that night at 19 other venues across ... | While making light of the difference a day, or another decade makes, Child intends to enjoy her birthday thoroughly. First, there will be all the public observances, including a sold - out dinner Thursday at San Francisco's tony Fifth Floor restaurant, which will benefit the scholarship fund that Child founded. | 6 |
Join us for the " Sale of the Century " at JCC Auction ' 99, on Saturday, November 13, 1999. The 9 th annual JCC Auction will benefit the numerous scholarship programs of the Jewish Community Center of Indianapolis, a United Way agency. | The 9th annual "Sale of the Century" at JCC Auction '99, on Saturday, November 13, 1999 benefits the scholarship programs of the Jewish Community Center of Indianapolis. | 6 |
In our fund raising efforts to date, we have received the support of local government, foundations, and corporations as well as the personal financial commitments of individual MCCOY Board members. We believe there is no more appropriate time to have a coordinated and collaborative effort to financially support the ser... | In our fund raising, we received the support of local government, foundations, and corporations as well as financial commitments of board members. Now is the best time to have a collaborative effort to financially support the services MCCOY offers to the community. | 6 |
Your contribution will help us rescue more animals like Astro ... make sure the perpetrators of cruelty are brought to justice ... nurse abused animals back to health and find them loving adoptive homes. Please help the ASPCA with your most generous gift today -- the animals are counting on you. | Your contribution will help us rescue more animals, bring perpetrators of cruelty to justice, nurse abused animals back to health and find them loving homes. Please help the ASPCA with your most generous gift today. | 6 |
P.S. As a Living Planet Society member, you’ll receive the wonderful array of benefits described in the enclosed brochure. Plus, to acknowledge your increased gift of $750, we’ll send you a free copy of our stunning coffee-table photography book, Living Planet Preserving Edens of the Earth. | As a Living Planet Society member, you’ll receive the benefits described in the enclosed brochure. Plus we’ll send you a free copy of our coffee-table photography book, Living Planet Preserving Edens of the Earth. | 6 |
This is an interesting, useful reference book containing information about the better-known writers of America. It is divided into eighteen chapters varying in length, each dealing with a different aspect of the authors and their works, among them, | This is a useful reference book with information about the prestigious writers of America. It's divided into eighteen chapters, varying in length, each dealing with the authors. | 6 |
We are so grateful for your generous contribution to last year's auction. Your continued participation is very important to the JCC, as we work to build partnerships between businesses and our not-for-profit agency. | We are so grateful for your generous contribution to last year's auction. Your continued participation is very important to the JCC. | 6 |
The committee has also considered that the principal source of the allegations against you is David Chang, a witness whose credibility has been called into question by the Department of Justice, a United States district judge and his own conduct. In court documents, the government noted that Chang could not be trusted. | The committee has considered that the source of the allegations is David Chang, a witness whose credibility has been called into question by multiple entities. In court documents, the government noted that Chang could not be trusted. | 6 |
Your contribution will be used to recruit and retain quality volunteers. It will also be used to help maintain the infrastructure that fosters and supports the development of effective relationships, including volunteer orientation and training and ongoing supervision and support by a professional staff. | Your contribution will be used to recruit, train, and retain volunteers, as well as aid relationships between the volunteers and professional staff providing supervision and support. | 6 |
Participants in the Youth Outcomes Educational Initiative identified three goals for all our youth to obtain: economic self-sufficiency, healthy family, social relationships, and involvement in the community. A short time later, the Community Youth Mapping Project sent 55 young people out into the community to identify... | Participants in the Youth Outcomes Educational Initiative chose 3 goals for all our youth to obtain: economics, family, social relationships, and their community. Soon, the Community Youth Mapping Project sent 55 youngsters out locally to get what they need to mature: kind adults, safe places, and positive actions. | 6 |
The NMFS estimates that in 2000, more than 16,000 tons of Chilean seabass were legally caught from an internationally regulated harvest area in the Antarctic Ocean. But more than 32,000 tons may have been taken illegally from those same waters, the fisheries service said. | The NMFS estimates that in 2000, more than 16,000 tons of Chilean seabass were legally caught from an internationally regulated harvest area. But more than 32,000 tons may have been taken illegally. | 6 |
This rewriting of history is punctuated by an array of four-letter invectives applied to males and by adjectives like brilliant, unusual, inspiring, and so forth to women. Citing a Judaic law-book of the 16 th century which identified a woman for the days preceding, during, and following her period as niddah ` impure, ... | Miles' revision of history is punctuated by invectives toward males and by words like brilliant, unusual and inspiring, toward women. Citing a 16th century Judaic law which identified a woman as impure in the days before, during, and after her period, he writes: | 6 |
Chilean seabass, also known as Patagonian toothfish, came into vogue in the 1990s in U.S. restaurants and fish markets. With rising demand for the firm, oil - rich fish came pirate fishing fleets eager to cash in on its popularity - - even if it meant skirting catch limits and environmental regulations. | During the 1990's, american fish markets and restaurants put Patagonian toothfish on the market. The demand for oil caused fishermen to catch all they could breaking catch limits and laws. | 6 |
The community initiatives committee is working with our development office to put together a long-range fundraising plan that will ultimately bring more money into our centers. This in turn will help us to increase and even improve the services we offer. | The community initiatives committee is working with our office to put together a fundraising plan that will bring money into our centers. This will increase and improve the services we offer. | 6 |
For a membership gift of just $15, you will receive a full year of the world’s most beautiful nature magazine, NATIONAL WILDLIFE. With its spectacular, full-color photographs, compelling features and updates on the important work your membership helps us to accomplish, this award-winning publication alone is worth the ... | For a membership gift of just $15, you will receive a full year of NATIONAL WILDLIFE. With its spectacular, full-color photographs,and compelling features, this award-winning publication alone is worth the modest gift! | 6 |
" There was death in D.C. throughout the ' 80 s and into the ' 90 s, and there was death everywhere, " said Starke, who was reared in New Rochelle N.Y., and played at Columbia. " It wasn't like New York's or Boston's organized crime. | "There was death in D.C. throughout the '80s and into the '90s, and there was death everywhere," said Starke. "It wasn't like New York's or Boston's organized crime." | 6 |
A new school of Jewish historians is more critical of the dislocations caused by Jewish land acquisition, and concludes that it was not always fair. One popular theory compares Zionism's imperative to acquire land to the American idea of Manifest Destiny ( that it was the United States ' God-given right to rule from co... | A school of Jewish historians is more critical of the dislocations caused by Jewish land acquisition, and concludes that it wasn't always fair. One popular theory compares Zionism's imperative to acquire land to the American idea of Manifest Destiny. | 6 |
Nelson, born Glenn Nelson, had severe psychological problems and a history of reclusive behavior into adulthood, and was convicted on a weapons charge in 1988. After undergoing sex change surgery in 1992, she pursued a career as an exotic dancer. | Nelson had severe psychological problems and was convicted on a weapons charge in 1988. After undergoing sex change surgery in 1992, she pursued a career as an exotic dancer. | 6 |
But Child is not one to get maudlin about the past, though she does want to keep it alive. She's already got her next project picked out: A memoir of her and Paul's life in the diplomatic service with his professional photographs and some of her collected recipes. | Child isn't one to get maudlin about the past, though she does want to keep it alive. She's already got her next project picked out: A memoir about her and Paul's life in diplomatic service. | 6 |
Although we associate trench warfare with World War I, trenches were characteristic also of the Civil War. A scaffold was built so that a rifleman— who fired a single-shot, muzzle-loading shoulder weapon—could step up and shoot over the top of the trench. | We associate trench warfare with World War I, but trenches were also characteristic of the Civil War. A scaffold was built so that riflemen could step up and shoot over the top of a trench. | 6 |
Justice James R. Zazzali and Justice Virginia Long said in a separate opinion that in addition to the reasons given in the majority opinion, also written by Zazzali, they believed the death penalty would constitute cruel and unusual punishment because of Nelson's history of emotional disturbance. Zazzali and Long had e... | Justice Zazzali and Justice Long said in a separate opinion that in addition to the reasons given in the majority opinion, they believed the death penalty would constitute cruel and unusual punishment because of Nelson's history of emotional disturbance. They had expressed similar reservations when the court overturned... | 6 |
Writing containing such labored figures makes for hard reading. I am interested in what Safire has to say about language but find myself stymied: I get the feeling that he has deliberately created a minefield of interruptions in thought through which I must pick my way to the end. | Writing containing such figures makes for hard reading. I am interested in what Safire has to say but find myself stymied: I get the feeling that he has a minefield of interruptions through which I pick my way. | 6 |
But so far, age has been kind to the ebullient Child. In a phone interview a couple of weeks ago, she reported with glee that surgery early this month to remove a small cyst on her spinal cord had " miraculously " cleared up recent problems in walking: " Turned out there is nothing wrong with my legs at all. " | So far, age has been kind to Child. In a phone interview, she reported with glee that surgery to remove a small cyst on her spinal cord had cleared up problems in walking. "Turned out there is nothing wrong with my legs at all." | 6 |
When Jerry was released from prison, he knew it would take hard work and determination to straighten out his life. He knew he had made a bad mistake, but despite his commitment to rebuilding his life, he just didn't count on the obstacles that would be thrown up in his path. | After being released from prison, Jerry knew it would be difficult to straighten out his life. He was committed to rebuilding his life, but he didn't anticipate the obstacles that he would face. | 6 |
The report charged that Panama's Manuel Noriega is not only in league with the drug traffickers but also is bullying the press as never before. " Noriega has closed every independent newspaper, radio and television station and arrested, tortured or forced into exile a long list of reporters, " the statement declared. | The report charged that Panama's Manuel Noriega is in league with the drug traffickers and also bullies the press. Noriega has closed every independent newspaper, radio, and television station while also torturing reporters. | 6 |
Audubon educates the public. Teaching Americans -- particularly young people -- how to become better stewards of our environment is one of the best investments that you and I can make for wildlife. | Audubon educates the public. Teaching young Americans how to become stewards is a favorable investment one can make for wildlife. | 6 |
Hall will be only the second member of Congress to travel in Iraq since the war, according to Hall's office. The last visitor was then- U.S. Rep. Bill Richardson of New Mexico, who went to help a pair of U.S. oilmen in diplomatic trouble. | Hall will be the second Congressman to go to Iraq since the war. The last one was U.S. Rep. Bill Richardson of New Mexico, who went to help two U.S. oilmen in diplomatic trouble. | 6 |
At Super Summer Safari Camp, there are daily sports, nature, and arts activities. In addition to the fun stuff, important life-skills such as self-esteem, leadership, and interpersonal cooperation are being developed. | At Super Summer Safari Camp, there are daily sports, nature, and arts activities. In addition, important life-skills are being developed. | 6 |
The state's action, the first in the nation, has the blessing of the American Psychological Association ( APA ), which considers prescriptive authority a logical extension of psychologists ' role as health - care providers. But powerful groups, including the American Medical Association, oppose the idea and have a surp... | The state's action has the blessing of the American Psychological Association, which considers prescriptive authority an extension of their role as health-care providers. But powerful groups, including the AMA, oppose the idea because of psychologists themselves, who call it radical and fear that the victim will be the... | 6 |
SIGN UP FOR a hut-to-hut vacation package—for your whole family, or yourself alone. Hike between our Greenleaf, Galehead, Zealand Falls, and Mizpah Spring Huts, and experience the beauty of the mountains and hospitality of the huts. | SIGN UP FOR a hut-to-hut vacation package. Hike our Greenleaf, Galehead, Zealand Falls, and Mizpah Spring Huts, and experience the mountains and hospitality of the huts. | 6 |
The 19 th century Jewish intellectuals who conceived of Zionism -- the idea that Jewish survival depends on the establishment of a Jewish state in the biblical land of Israel -- never worked out their ideology's logistics. Jewish settlement in Palestine, then part of the decaying Ottoman Empire, only proceeded piecemea... | Zionism -- the idea that Jewish survival depends on the establishment of a Jewish state, was conceived by 19th century Jewish intellectuals who never worked on the ideology's logistics. | 6 |
The sanctions cannot be lifted until U.N. inspectors certify that Iraq has eliminated its weapons of mass destruction and the means to produce them. Iraq says it has done so and has barred inspectors since late 1998. | Sanctions cannot be lifted until U.N. inspectors banned from Iraq can certify they eliminated their weapons of mass destruction and production means. | 6 |
An ambitious expansion has left Magna with excess capacity and a heavy debt load as the automotive industry enters a downturn. The company has reported declines in operating profit in each of the past three years, despite steady sales growth. | Ambitious expansions have left Magna with more capacity and debt as the auto industry declines. The company has reported a profit decline in past years despite steady sales growth. | 6 |
It's easy to imagine what Bay Area chefs like Alice Waters or Michael Mina might have to say about Julia Child on her 90th birthday. But what about Bay Area notables who like to cook but are not connected to a professional kitchen? | It's easy to imagine what Bay Area chefs might have to say about Julia Child on her 90th birthday. But what about Bay Area notables not connected to a professional kitchen? | 6 |
The factory, which opens as the computer chip business is in a slump, is a costly and risky move for IBM. But it is also an expression of confidence by the company that it can remain a technology leader in the highly competitive global semiconductor industry, and a commitment that the best place to execute that strateg... | The factory, which opens as the computer chip business is in a slump, is a costly and risky move for IBM. It is also an expression of confidence by the company that it can remain a technology leader in the highly competitive global semiconductor industry. | 6 |
In a brief speech, Samuel J. Palmisano, IBM's chief executive, emphasized that it was important to make long - term investments despite the current slump in the technology business. " To play to win in technology, you innovate and you lead, " he said. | In a brief speech, Samuel J. Palmisano, IBM's chief executive, emphasized that it was important to make long - term investments despite the current slump in the technology business. | 6 |
In April 1995, while she was living with her parents in Haddon Heights, outside Philadelphia, law enforcement officers arrived at the house with a warrant for Nelson's arrest on another weapons charge. During a 14 - hour standoff, she killed a patrolman and an investigator from the Camden County prosecutor's office. | In April 1995, law enforcement officers arrived at the house with a warrant for Nelson's arrest. During a 14 hour standoff, she killed a patrolman and an investigator from the Camden County prosecutor's office. | 6 |
In Chapter VI of Vanity Fair, Thackeray reports on Joe Sedley's drunken avowal to wed Becky Sharp the next morning, even if he had to knock up the Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth, in order to have him in readiness to perform the ceremony. In Great Expectations ( Chapter VI ), we learn how... Mr. Whopsle, being knoc... | In Vanity Fair, Thackeray reports on Joe Sedley's drunken avowal to wed Becky Sharp, even if he had to knock up the Archbishop, in order to have him in readiness to perform the ceremony. In Great Expectations, we learn how Mr. Whopsle was in such a very bad temper. | 6 |
I always use two simple words when people tell me that one company--whether it is AOL or Microsoft or Disney--is in charge of all our destinies: Babylon was. That incredible empire dominated the world and I imagine it did not seem possible to people living then that anyone could loosen that empire's grip on humanity. | I always use two simple words when people tell me that one company is in charge of our destinies: Babylon was. That empire dominated the world, I imagine it didn't seem possible then that anyone could loosen that empire's grip. | 6 |
Your special donation today is absolutely critical, because many of Alaska’s politicians clearly have anti - wolf agendas. They have the financial backing of powerful special interests and the determination to ignore the will of the people of Alaska and the American public. | Your Special donation is very critical, as many of Alska's politicians clearly have anti-wolf agendas. They have financial backing of powerful special interest to ignore the will of Alska & american public. | 6 |
More than 34,000 people benefited from our services in 1997, and the final count for 1998 could be even higher. We 're asking for a contribution in the amount of because you can't got a better bang for your buck than to support an organization that impacts so many lives in so many ways. | 34,000 people benefited from us in 1997, and the count for 1998 could be higher. We're asking for a contribution because you can't get a better bang for your buck by supporting a group that impacts many lives. | 6 |
The Times emphasizes the larger geopolitical context. Given that the troubles on the West Bank have not only frosted relations between Arafat and Israel, but also those between Israel and Egypt and between Israel and Saudi Arabia, the paper states that the U.S. is now facing the prospect that the moderate Arab coalitio... | The Times emphasizes the larger geopolitical context. Given that the troubles on the West Bank have frosted relations, the paper states that the U.S. is now facing the prospect that the moderate Arab coalition it built after the Persian Gulf war to contain Iraq and Iran is falling apart. | 6 |
BRIEFS: Only 57.6 % of New Yorkers watch the local news, the lowest viewership in the country, says a new study by Impact Resources Inc., Columbus, Ohio. . . . FreudToy, a pillow bearing the likeness of Sigmund Freud, is marketed as a $24.95 tool for do - it - yourself analysis. | New Yorkers have the lowest viewership (57.6 %) of local news in the country, says a new study by Impact Resources Inc. FreudToy, a Sigmund Freud pillow , is a $24.95 tool for do - it - yourself analysis. | 6 |
The company said it is in the process of phasing out John Deere, its current source of production for midsized motor home chassis. In anticipation of the start - up of its new factory, the company said a larger - than - normal chassis supply has been built to carry it through the transition period. | The company said John Deere, which produces motor home chassis, is being phased out. In anticipation of its new factory, the company said it has a large enough chassis supply to carry it through the transition period. | 6 |
And that’s where you can help. You can be a lifesaving “ friend ” to all animals by telling friends and family about the important work of The HSUS and asking them to become vigilant in safe-guarding the lives of ALL animals. | You can help by telling friends and family about HSUS's important work and asking them to become vigilant in safe-guarding the lives of ALL animals. | 6 |
All of our Six summer camping sessions are booked to capacity ( and, truth be told, with maybe one our two extra returning campers squeezed in ) and we have a waiting list of 60 children who are hoping to come if a spot should open. Many more camper referrals are coming from new organizations such as school social-work... | All six summer camping sessions are booked to capacity and we have a waiting list of 60 children who are hoping to come if a spot should open. Many more camper referrals are coming from new organizations such as school social-workers and family counseling agencies. | 6 |
The bulk of the pretax charge is a $62 million write - off of capitalized servicing at the mobile home financing subsidiary, which the company said had been a big drain on earnings. The company said the one - time provision would substantially eliminate all future losses at the unit. | The charge is a $62 mil write off of servicing at the mobile home financing subsidiary, which the company said had been a drain on earnings. The company said the one time provision would stop future losses. | 6 |
From The Once and Future King, by T. H. White: Naturally it was Lancelot who rescued her. Sir Boss had managed to find him at the abbey, during his two days ' absence, and now he came back in the nick of time to fight Sir Mador for the queen. | From The Once and Future King, by T.H. White: During Lancelot's 2 day absence, Sir Boss was able to find him at the abbey, enabling him to return to fight Sir Mador for the queen. | 6 |
Corporations and museums are among the serious buyers, giving greater market stability, says Robert Persky of the Photograph Collector. " When I see prints going into the hands of institutions, I know they aren't going to come back on the market. " | Robert Persky says Corporations and Museums are serious buyers, and provide market stability. "When I see prints in the hands of institutions, I know they won't be back on the market. | 6 |
If you are a fan of old-fashioned jazz—what is now known as traditional or trad jazz—you are familiar with one of the standard jump tunes of the genre—a tune most commonly called Muskrat Ramble. Even if you are not a fan, you must have heard it as least a dozen times. | If you are a fan of old-fashioned jazz, what is now known as traditional or trad jazz, you are familiar with one of the standard jump tunes of the genre, a tune most commonly called Muskrat Ramble. | 6 |
Mr. Reupke was one of three executives on Reuters's eight - person executive committee who didn't also serve on the company's board of directors. " If I were choosing the people of tomorrow, I would have chosen the people who are now on the board, " he said. | Mr. Reupke was an executive on Reuters's eight, " If I were choosing the people of tomorrow, I would have chosen the people who are now on the board, " he said. | 6 |
Claiborne investigates and reports on expressions like sow one's wild oats, about which he tells us little or nothing: the modern Latinate designation Avena fatua came too many centuries after the original expression to have any relevance to it, so why bring up the information that fatua is Latin for ` foolish ': it wa... | Claiborne investigates and reports on expressions like sow one's wild oats, about which he tells us little or nothing: the modern Latinate designation Avena fatua came too many centuries after the original expression to have any relevance to it, so why bring up the information that fatua is Latin for ` foolish ': it wa... | 6 |
So this morning I sat down and thought about what it would take for you to give us a second chance. I thought about our new, enhanced local efforts, our expanding scientific research and educational programs, our fresh new writing in AUDUBON magazine. | This morning I pondered what it would take for a second chance. I thought about our enhanced local efforts, expanding research and education programs, and new writing in AUDUBON magazine. | 6 |
He said he would pay particular attention to what happens to food and medicine entering the country under the U.N. oil-for-food program. If supplies are not reaching the people who need them, Hall said, he wanted to find out whether the United Nations or relief agencies needed to handle things differently, or whether "... | He will watch what happens to food and meds entering the US. If supplies are not used properly, he will see if the UN or relief agencies need to change or if Iraq needs to stop interfering. | 6 |
Further, the committee notes section 1 ( c ) ( 1 ) of the Senate Gift Rule ( 35 ) concerning anything which is paid for at market value or returned . . . as well as your commitment to pay for any item which the committee might conclude were in violation of the rules, and has further concluded that you must pay Chang an... | Due to section 1 ( c )( 1 ) of the Senate Gift Rule ( 35 ) concerning all market value purchases or returns and your commitment to pay for any item in violation of the rules, the committee concluded that you must pay Chang an amount sufficient to bring the total to fair market retail value of the TV and CD player and t... | 6 |
For the most part, the book consists of a rewriting of history, from the dawn of time, with the purpose of demonstrating two main themes: the fact that women were responsible for all the important contributions to the advancement of civilization ( as the development of agriculture, for instance ), often despite the arr... | For the most part, the book consists of a rewriting of history with the purpose of demonstrating two main themes: the fact that women were responsible for all the important contributions to the advancement of civilization, often despite the arrogance and stupidity of men; and the fact that women have been subjected to ... | 6 |
When the Pasadena native moved back to California from her long - time home in the Boston area last year, she also made the move from a condominium she and her late husband, Paul, had purchased many years ago to a progressive retirement home. She is in the most active of the four levels available, but should the need a... | The Pasadena native returned to California after leaving her home, a condominium purchased with her late husband in Boston. She is currently in the most active levels available within a retirement home, but can move to the complex's other living facilities should need arise. | 6 |
I tried another explorer, Ernest Giles. Taking page 17 again, I was reminded that Giles is rather given to semi-serious poetic diction at times, and we find him referring to the presence of water in the Finke River as the stream purling over its stony floor or, quoting some bygone poet, brightly the brook through the g... | I tried another explorer, Ernest Giles. I was reminded that Giles is rather given to semi-serious poetic diction at times, and we find him referring to the presence of water in the Finke River as the stream purling over its stony floor, giddy with joyousness, dancing along. | 6 |
Integra, which owns and operates hotels, said that Hallwood Group Inc. has agreed to exercise any rights that aren't exercised by other shareholders. Hallwood, a Cleveland merchant bank, owns about 11 % of Integra. | Integra said that Hallwood Group Inc. has agreed to exercise any rights that aren't exercised by other shareholders. Hallwood owns about 11 % of Integra. | 6 |
P.S. Please use the enclosed holiday gift wrapping paper and gift tags to help spread the word about our mission of conservation to your friends and family. Don’t forget, we will also send you the NWF tote bag with your welcome package when we receive your membership gift. | Use the enclosed wrapping paper and tags to spread the word about our mission of conservation to your friends and family. We'll send you the NWF bag with your package when we receive your membership gift. | 6 |
The enclosed set of name and address labels is a FREE GIFT to you from America’s leader in protecting our increasingly vulnerable ocean planet -- the Center for Marine Conservation. I hope you enjoy using them as you correspond with your friends and family and help us spread the word to protect ocean wildlife. | The enclosed set of name and address labels is a FREE GIFT to you from the Center for Marine Conservation. I hope you enjoy using them as you correspond with your friends and family and help us to protect ocean wildlife. | 6 |
But Goodwill offers hope even to people with numerous obstacles to overcome, like Jerry. With a promising new job at a plastic injection molding manufacturer, his legal troubles in check and a safe place to live, Jerry can get on with the business of building a life for himself and contributing to his community. | Goodwill gives hope to all, even people with obstacles to overcome. With a new job prospect, his legal troubles taken care of, and a safe shelter, Jerry can get on with his life and take steps in the right direction. | 6 |
In its 5 - to- 0 decision in the Nelson case, the court showed continuing uneasiness with the death penalty, as it has done even since adopting a voluminous set of review procedures in 1999 to govern capital cases. New Jersey has not had an execution since 1963. | In its 5-to-0 decision in the Nelson case, the court showed uneasiness with the death penalty, as it has done even since adopting a large set of review procedures in 1999 to govern capital cases. | 6 |
Still unresolved is Sony's effort to hire producers Jon Peters and Peter Guber to run the studio. Sony's planned acquisition of Guber / Peters Entertainment Co. for $200 million is scheduled to close Monday. | Sony's effort to hire producers Jon Peters & Peter Guber to run Sony after acquiring Guber/Peters Entertainment Co. for $200 million is still unresolved. | 6 |
Every time we help someone find a solution to their employment barrier, the positive effects radiate throughout our community: The business community welcomes not only another worker, but a consumer with increased purchasing power. | The community benefits when we help someone solve their employment barrier. The business community welcomes another worker and consumer with increased purchasing power. | 6 |
Over the past year, the Graduate School of Arts and Science has seen record level contributions from its alumni and alumnae to the School’s Annual Fund. This response is a marvelous endorsement of the work of our students, faculty, and staff. | Over the past year, the School of Arts and Science has seen huge levels of contributions from its alumni and alumnae to the School's Annual Fund. | 6 |
Meanwhile, blackbirds aren’t the only birds threatened directly by the poison. We ’ve noted the presence of 68 other species of grassland songbirds in the proposed poison-baited areas ... including the Bobolink, Grasshopper Sparrow, Harris ’ Sparrow and Le Conte’s Sparrow. | Meanwhile, blackbirds aren’t the only birds threatened directly by the poison. There are 68 other species in poison baited areas, including the Bobolink, Grasshopper Sparrow, Harris ’ Sparrow and others. | 6 |
President Bush has now unveiled his long-awaited " Clear Skies " proposal, which he promises will simplify and strengthen the Clean Air Act without crippling American industry. A debate on how to make the 32 - year-old Clean Air Act a stronger and more efficient instrument is surely long overdue. | President Bush has unveiled his "Clear Skies" proposal, which will simplify and strengthen the Clean Air Act without crippling American industry. A debate on how to make the act stronger and more efficient is long overdue. | 6 |
Kalamazoo, Mich. - based First of America said it will eliminate the 13 management positions of the former Midwest Financial parent company. First of America said some of the managers will take other jobs with First of America. | First of America said it will eliminate 13 management positions from the former Midwest Financial parent company. They said some will take other jobs with their company. | 6 |
While I did not attend the trial-- I was lucky to be able to read your highly amusing and informative dispatches, several of which made me spit up my lunch laughing--it certainly seemed as if the image of Bill Gates took a beating and the insular culture of Microsoft did not look so good. That's ironic, since I think i... | I was not at the trial, but I did read your witty dispatches -- several of which made me laugh--the image of Bill Gates took a beating, as did the insular culture of Microsoft. The irony is I think insularity actually helped them, just like AOL benefited from being in Virginia, far from Silicon Valley. | 6 |
The slaughter in Colombia was very much on the minds of 450 editors and publishers from Latin America, the United States, the Caribbean and Canada attending the 45th general assembly of the Inter- American Press Association in Monterrey, Mexico, this week. On Tuesday the conference got word of another atrocity, the ass... | The slaughter in Colombia was on the minds of 450 editors and publishers of those attending the general assembly of the Inter-American Press Association in Monterrey this week. On Tuesday the conference got word of the assassination in Medellin of two employees of Colombia's second-largest newspaper. | 6 |
I was, and still am, captivated by Babies cry for liquor an ' the birds sing bass, and in the arrogance of my youth, I was certain that nobody else on the airfield either knew or cared who Bessie Smith was, nor would any other G.I. be enchanted by basso birds, so I turned thief. I can't remember how I did it, but someh... | I remain captivated by the line "babies cry for liquor and all the birds sing bass". Back then I was arrogantly certain nobody else on the airfield cared who Bessie Smith was. Somehow I smuggled those records back to my barracks and got them home intact on my next furlough. | 6 |
Colon has won four of five decisions for the Expos, but Floyd batted only .208 for them while hitting three home runs, including one Tuesday night, and driving in four runs. With the Marlins Floyd bated .287, hit 18 home runs and drove in 57 runs. | Colon won 4 of 5 decisions for the Expos, but Floyd batted .208 hitting 3 home runs, and driving in 4 runs. With the Marlins Floyd bated .287, hit 18 home runs and drove in 57 runs. | 6 |
· Account Online View your statement, see unbilled activity or pay your bill on the Internet. Look for the Instant Access Code on your statement, then go to www.universalcard.com and follow the instructions. | See unbilled activity or pay your bill on the Internet. Look for the Instant Access Code on your statement, then go to www.universalcard.com. | 6 |
It was the first time that the Senate Ethics Committee had voted to take action against a senator since 1995, when it recommended that Bob Packwood, an Oregon Republican, be expelled on the ground of sexual and official misconduct. Packwood later resigned. | It was the first time that the Senate Ethics Committee had voted to take action against a senator since 1995, when it recommended that Bob Packwood, who later resigned, be expelled. | 6 |
History according to Rosalind Miles blasts away at the symptoms in a misconceived notion that alleviating them will effect a cure of the disease. In this jeremiad, males are viewed as the enemy, and are so characterized throughout the book, which concludes with exhortations to engage the foe and a strident call to arms... | According to Rosalind Miles, history blasts away at the symptoms in a misconceived notion that alleviating them will effect a cure of the disease. Males are viewed as the enemy, and are characterized as such throughout the book. | 6 |
In meetings on Tuesday in Malaysia and Singapore before touching down in this oil-producing sultanate for two days of talks with members of the Association of South East Asian Nations, Powell said he repeatedly raised the issue. " We still believe strongly in human rights, and that everything we do has to be consistent... | In meetings on Tuesday in Malaysia and Singapore, Powell said he repeatedly raised the issue. " We still believe strongly in human rights, and that everything we do has to be consistent with universal standards of human rights," he sad. | 6 |
While I acknowledge that it is not easy to know how to sort out the many topics to be covered in a usage book, most reasonable writers have taken a stab at writing an entry under a heading that seems a likely place to look, then have provided a detailed index. Not Bernice Randall. | Acknowledging that it's not easy to sort out the topics to be covered, most reasonable writers have taken a stab at writing an entry under a heading, then have provided a detailed index. Not Bernice Randall. | 6 |
The languages discussed here are what are usually called the Indo- European family; similar family trees could be drawn for the Semitic languages, Sino- Tibetan, Japanese, Bantu, Malayo- Polynesian, and so on. Each is a distinct phylum; although there may be word-borrowing among them, lexicon is considered less importa... | These languages are in the Indo-European family. Similar family trees can be drawn for the Semitic languages, Sino-Tibetan, Japanese and so on. Each is a distinct phylum. Although languages may share words, lexicon is less important in language classification than structure and grammar. | 6 |
As everyone in the world must know by now, William Safire writes a column in The New York Times Magazine called On Language. Considering the circulation of The New York Times on Sundays, his column is probably the most widely read commentary on contemporary English in the world; that places more than one uncommon burde... | William Safire writes a column in The NY Times Magazine called On Language. Considering the circulation of The NY Times on Sundays, his column is probably the most widely read commentary on contemporary English; that places more than one uncommon burden on a writer: he must do his utmost to be accurate, and he must wri... | 6 |
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