Word: strength
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...been concerned about all dimensions of the institution,” Reischauer said in an interview Monday. “I think all of us are deeply grateful for contributions he’s made—not just through the smooth functioning of the Corporation, but to the strength of the University overall...
...conducted last weekend by Beemer's firm, America's Research Group, and UBS Global Equity Research, 30% of consumers cited electronics when asked what gift they were buying most often (30.8% said toys). Last year, only 23.7% of respondents said they'd purchase an electronics item. The sector's strength has compelled Beemer, for the first time in his 19 years of conducting Christmas consumer surveys, to revise his holiday sales estimate. In early November Beemer predicted a 2.9% drop in retail sales for the holidays. Now he's forecasting just a 1.2% drop in overall holiday sales. "Electronics have...
...tuning in, say, at your cubicle or in the back of a lecture hall. Battery life is estimated at five hours of TV viewing, but we here in TIME's Techland managed to squeak out more than eight hours on our first go-round. Mileage varies based on signal strength and battery conditioning, but we were impressed nonetheless...
...mobile Flo TV service, which costs $15 a month, is quite good when signal strength is optimal, with very little buffering. However, when pulling up the programming guide, the audio checks out for a second and then resumes without a hitch until you switch channels. Certainly not a deal breaker in our book, but if you're a compulsive channel surfer, there's a chance it could become a nuisance...
...South Carolina First Lady, she has championed improving fitness and nutrition in the state. She is active in state nonprofits that are devoted to health and historic preservation. Friends call her warm, though steely and strong-willed. She often cites her strong religious faith as a source of strength...