Word: speeding
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Dates: during 1990-1990
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History keeps its own peculiar rhythms, sometimes rewarding the lowly and punishing the mighty with a brutal speed that leaves spectators gasping. Once imprisoned playwrights suddenly become Presidents (witness Vaclav Havel); dictators suddenly become jailed pariahs (witness Erich Honecker, among others). And sometimes history conspires to undo a leader who had so completely embodied the spirit of the times that she seemed destined to govern forever...
...West far beyond the ability of most countries to repay. Bankrupt Bulgaria has simply stopped paying interest and capital on its $10.8 billion debt, while Poland, with $41 billion, and Hungary, with $21 billion, have been forced to reschedule or restructure their debts. The shock of full-speed-ahead economic reform in Poland has lowered real incomes by as much as 40% this year; thus there is particular resentment at the debt incurred during the communist years. These nations want more forgiveness from the West. "At this stage of such radical change, the West could be crucial in determining...
...same time, a growing number of West European countries are beginning to tighten controls along their eastern frontiers. Austria has dispatched troops to patrol borders once sealed by barbed-wire fences and watchtowers. | Germany is reviewing security arrangements along the Polish frontier, while promising to speed up visa issuance for legitimate travelers. "The worry for Western Europe is not just that the reforms will fail and the region will slip into anarchy and chaos," says Karsten Voigt of Germany's Social Democratic Party. "Even if reforms succeed, it will mean thousands of factories closed down and millions out of work...
...sophomore standout's speed and stickhandling both seem to have improved a notch over last year. After adding an assist to last night's two-goal total, Drury already has five goals and four assists in the young season...
...third period, Drury's speed again led to a Crimson score. After a plethora of roughing penalties led to a three-on-three situation on the ice, Drury stole the puck and broke down the middle of the ice to again beat Crozier...