... closings Most of upstate NewYork is blanketed in snow from December to March Although statistically winter is the slowest time for tourism in New York, it s high season for the states ski destinations, ... mid-August Museum Mile Festival, NewYorkCity Fifth Avenue from 82nd to 104th streets is closed to cars fromto 9pm as 20,000-plus strollers enjoy live music, street entertainers, and free admission ... indispensable Among the special features are our popular Message Boards, where Frommers readers post queries and share advice (sometimes even our authors show up to answer questions); Frommers.com...
... insurance, real estate and business services played a major role in this sector, which is consistent with Sassen s (1991) view on the concentration of producer services in other global cities such ... contracted to -7% during the Asian Financial Crisis (Figure 2.6) The causes of the Asian Financial Crisis are still debatable issues Some economists argue that the causes were the excessive short-term ... parameters to acknowledge a citys status as a world city The term “world cities” was first used by Patrick Geddes (1915) to describe the place where world business was being carried out Subsequently,...
... years of the NFL and the Depression Money, needless to say, was very tight in those days But my father felt sports businesses might prosper somewhat in those economically depressed times because ... At this point he had set the Giants’ record for most points, most touchdowns, highest rushing average, and most yards receiving He also was second for total rushing yards and pass catches In 1971 ... touchdown pass from Danowski to Strong The 1936 season was noteworthy for the Giants for two reasons First, they had a losing record for only the third time in twelve seasons In part this was due to the...
... policies to diversify NewYorks economy The most visible components of this strategy has been the administration s efforts to expand the citys bioscience, film and tourism sectors, but it has also ... “Study Shows NewYorkCity Has One of the Nation s Sorriest Graduation Rates,” NewYork Daily News, April 1, 2008 88 Elizabeth Weiss Green, City High Schools Shut Out From Newsweek s Top 100,” New ... regulatory enforcement agents on residents and businesses Unfortunately, city and state officials have squandered opportunities in recent years to address these issues in favor of a succession...
... Securities Commissions (IOSCO) agreed on a list of accounting issues that needed to be addressed by any set of standards seeking IOSCO s endorsement for cross-border offerings and listings The ensuing ... liquidity, [and] reduces capital costs” (see also FASB [1999, p 3]) The preceding discussion suggests information asymmetry–based tests as a way to assess the economic substance of the global accounting ... analysis Table provides descriptive statistics for forecast dispersion in 1999 and 2000 The sample sizes are smaller because of missing dispersion data Although forecast dispersion 28 I also consider...
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... mortality assisted the program 's feasibility In April 2006, a NewYorkState law regarding opioid overdose prevention now authorizes the state health commissioner to establish standards for overdose ... Fuller C, Cáceres W, Standish K, Lewis E, Rudolph A, Vlahov D: Using pharmacists to link injection drug users to medical and social services in NewYorkCity Poster to be presented at the 6th ... components to fit participant needs and experiences A SEP that works with runaway or homeless adolescents considers different programmatic needs and issues than a SEP that attracts an older drug-using...
... craftsman is that the latter is assiduous [-ly adv., -ness n.] [Syn busy] assist (uh SIST) vt to aid; give help to; to work as a helper —n helping someone to something • Dawn likes to assist her ... detailed inspection; a statement of the results of this process • The statement is undergoing detailed analysis to determine its true meaning • The specimen was sent to the laboratory for analysis • ... of $40 • The town decided to assess a 1% sales tax on top of the 6% already charged by the state • For purposes of insurance, the appraiser assessed the painting s value at $1,200 to $1,500 [-ed,...
... whose Specificity is so high that a Positive result rules-in the diagnosis An "Absolute SnNout" is a diagnostic finding whose Sensitivity is so high that a Negative result rules-out the diagnosis ... appraising and synthesising evidence from scientific studies in order to obtain a reliable overview The aim is to ensure a review process that is comprehensive and unbiased Findings from systematic ... trials represent the best levels of evidence, whereas case reports and expert opinions are the lowest; with regard to diagnosis, prognosis or causation, cohort studies or case control studies are...
... says Simon, "comes from your stewardship for the vision." Being the steward of a vision shifts a leader 's relationship toward her or his personal vision It ceases to be a possession, as in "this ... inconsistency in values and vision simply never develops; it wasn't "solved," it was "dissolved." This is the hallmark of effective design As this story illustrates, the design work of leaders includes ... and to appreciate others and others' ideas In the absence of such effort, personal charisma is style without substance It leaves those affected less able to think for themselves and less able to...
... Versus Protected Class Members 333 Constructors and Destructors 335 Passing Arguments to Base Constructors 337 Overriding Functions 341 Hiding the Base Class Method ... and some exercises Be sure to take the time to answer all the questions and to evaluate your work as objectively as you can The later lessons build on the lessons in the earlier lessons, so be sure ... thought of as consisting of a set of tasks Any task that is too complex to be described simply is broken down into a set of smaller component tasks, until the tasks are sufficiently small and self-contained...
... offer astonishing benefits to jobhunters Be certain to avail yourself of these new technologies Whether you’re newto the Web or a skilled user, take time to master the Internet as a job search tool ... Investigate every resource that s offered to you, and then decide which ones may suit your needs ASSESS YOUR SKILLS Identifying your unique skills, strengths, and traits can be difficult It s not ... qualifications it seeks in the ideal candidate for those positions Also look for Web sites hosted by associations that exist within your industry or specialty, or your alma mater; frequently, such sites...
... expectations [-ly adv.] conspirator (kuhn SPEE rit er) n one who conspires; one who acts with others to plan a crime • Cassius and Brutus were the two most famous conspirators in the assassination ... nutrients from the food that we ingest • Assimilation of diverse cultures is what has made the United States the melting pot of modern civilization [ (to) assimilate vt.] assuage (uh SWAYJ) vt to lessen; ... legs of a caliper apart and then bringing both tips to the opposite sides of a glass, the glass s outside diameter can be measured • Disk brakes bring a car to a stop by the calipers pressing...
... craftsman is that the latter is assiduous [-ly adv., -ness n.] [Syn busy] assist (uh SIST) vt to aid; give help to; to work as a helper —n helping someone to something • Dawn likes to assist her ... detailed inspection; a statement of the results of this process • The statement is undergoing detailed analysis to determine its true meaning • The specimen was sent to the laboratory for analysis • ... of $40 • The town decided to assess a 1% sales tax on top of the 6% already charged by the state • For purposes of insurance, the appraiser assessed the painting s value at $1,200 to $1,500 [-ed,...
... discussing where to get their motorcycles serviced • It was customary at Vanessa s workplace to discuss plans for the weekend during the water-cooler conversations • Representatives of Russia ... watch is classical and worth every thousand • The Jaguar XJ6 has absolutely classical (or classic) lines • Shakespeare s tragedies followed those of Sophocles and Euripides as being both classical ... disrepute; to weaken one s principles, ideals, etc to expedite things • The Missouri Compromise permitted Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state and Maine to enter as a free state • A compromise...
... Dodgers game, Maria expressed a total disinterestedness • Joel s disinterestedness in getting his schoolwork done on time led to his failing grades [Syn indifference] disputatious (DIS pyoo TAY shis) ... given to us • It is just as important to disabuse ourselves of the idea that good deeds are always rewarded [-d, disabusing] [Syn correct] disburse (dis BOERS) vt to pay out; to expend (a sum of ... worthless stuff; rubbish • In a steel mill or foundry, dross ends up on the rubbish heap • Good garage-sale shoppers learn to separate treasure from dross dubious (DOO bee is) adj causing doubt;...
... Hardness distinguishes real diamonds from fake ones • The Dewey Decimal System helps us to distinguish a book by its cover • “The distinguished senator from (your state) ” is a title of rank and respect ... examples, experiments, etc.; to show how a product works or what it tastes like in order to sell it; to show feelings plainly • Descartes was the first philosopher to demonstrate his existence ... reject as unfounded, unreal, etc.; to disown; to refuse to acknowledge as one s own; rerepudiate; to not allow the use of or access to; refuse to grant or give; to refuse a person s request D: SAT...
... Beethoven expresses great joy in his ninth symphony Steven gave Leonard express permission to use his tools Express regulations govern the registration of handguns The express train skips many of ... workers by large corporate farmers express (eks PRES) vt to squeeze out; to put into words; state; to reveal; to show; to represent in artistic or musical form —adj explicit as opposed to implied; ... pieces • Oddly, a certain nastiness is the essence of satirists • Vanilla extract contains all the essence of a vanilla bean s flavor but none of the grittiness of the seeds essential (is EN shil)...
... time [Syn epicure] gracious (GRAY shis) adj showing kindness, courtesy, charm, etc.; compassionate; merciful; showing kindness toward those in inferior positions; showing taste and luxuriousness ... makes a big show of his piety at church on Sundays, he is really a hypocrite because he drinks, cusses, and chases loose women the rest of the week • Used-car salespersons have a well-deserved ... device used to accomplish some task; any tool or person used to accomplish some end • It took some restaurateurs weeks to implement the ban on smoking in restaurants • Airline pilots will be trained...