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...Third World debt bomb. Baker contended that previous stop-gap efforts to solve the problem relied too much on austerity measures that prevented developing countries from rebuilding their economies. Speaking to a conference of 9,000 moneymen in the South Korean capital of Seoul, Baker called for a three-year lending increase of $29 billion, mostly from commercial banks...
...models Ashlock: living legend from 22 countries (including China) to become what the promoters modestly proclaim is the "Supermodel of the World." The contest, once known less grandiosely as "Face of the Eighties," is conducted annually by the Eileen Ford modeling agency, which will now award Monica a three-year $250,000 contract, a $10,000 diamond pendant and a $6,500 fox fur. The Toronto ninth-grader hopes eventually to break into the movies, but is satisfied for the moment with the profession she has been practicing for all of eight months. "The best part is the end result...
...January, Estes' institute released the results of a three-year study concluding that Medicare patients are being released "sicker and quicker" from the nation's hospitals. The study, which examined medical care in 32 communities in eight states, found that the newly ousted patients, still in need of treatment, often have nowhere else to turn for help...
...that never breaks down? How about an auto backed by a guarantee that if it sputters and stalls, the owner will get a free tow and in some cases a hot dinner, a free hotel room and an airline ticket? Starting May 1, Volvos will come with a three-year guarantee of free 24-hour access to service dispatchers who can arrange tows, repairs and even reimbursement of up to $500 for room, board and alternative transportation if needed...
...inherited the defective gene. Like Wexler, many have decided not to have children, and are likely to be ambivalent about taking the test once it is no longer experimental. Recognizing how devastating a positive test result could be, Johns Hopkins, Columbia University and Massachusetts General Hospital are conducting a three-year study to determine the emotional impact of early diagnosis. "We're trying to find out what type of psychological care these people will need," says Jason Brandt, a Johns Hopkins neuropsychologist. "Will their families break up? Will they be unable to concentrate on their jobs...