Word: quarters
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Dates: during 2010-2019
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...first quarter of 2010, the rate of personal bankruptcy filings in a dozen states increased by double-digit percentages over 2009's monthly averages. "What is surprising is that there are still hefty increases in states like Arizona, California and Florida," says AACER president Mike Bickford, referring to the fact that it might seem that the worst would be over in states hard-hit by the housing bubble. "Intuitively, you would think there might be some leveling off in these states, but that is not the case. In addition, there were large increases in bankruptcy filings in the Midwest, especially...
...plot as her Hannah Montana: The Movie hit from last spring, the new picture is based on a screenplay and novel by Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook, Dear John), the go-to guy for young-adult weepies. Once a princess of the Disney Channel, Cyrus has generated more than a quarter-billion dollars with her first three movies (the Hannah Montana concert film and movie, plus the animated feature Bolt, for which she was the lead female voice). Not bad for a kid who won't turn 18 until...
...Ford Motor Co. increased sales 43%, thanks to a boost from commercial buyers replacing worn out pickup trucks and other vehicles. Overall, Ford's sales increased 37% during the first quarter; the increases posted in February and March were the company's best monthly gains since...
...they go directly against those practices. Widely seen Final Four tournament television coverage is frequently given to stars who will be packing their bags after just one season. This spotlight makes it blaringly clear how little value is put on being a student, when in these cases only one quarter of the college commitment is finished. These “students” send the message to high-schoolers that treating college as a one-year stepping stone to a pro sports team is okay. This trend reduces high-profile student-athletes to athletes alone; the college jersey might...
...really left it all in the pool in the fourth quarter,” she continued. “That’s our team, we aren’t going to quit...