Word: upon
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 2000-2000
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
Because of his incredibly high expectations for himself, Shevchik is certain to improve upon this year's NCAA performance. And with Shevchik around for three more seasons, the Crimson's streak of five straight Eastern championships is showing no sign of coming...
...Commandments of God sect 10 years ago, after claiming he had been told by the Virgin Mary that the world would soon end. In the mid-1990s, he established a base in remote Kanungu. Using money provided by followers, who commonly sold their homes and possessions upon joining, and funds from groups and individuals overseas, Kibwetere built a small complex of houses, offices and a school. He recruited followers from nearby rural districts and from as far away as the capital, Kampala...
...rule, old popes don't retire; they sit upon St. Peter's throne until called to their reward. John Paul is of the mold. Though he turns 80 in May and suffers from Parkinson's disease and a bad hip, the frail Pontiff has given no hint that he will be the first in six centuries to resign. Certainly John Paul will at least finish out Jubilee Year 2000 as Pope--God willing...
...will be the third movie industry he has conquered. On the mainland, he created such a sensation as the teenage star of the Shaolin Temple films that thousands of admirers made pilgrimages to his home. In Hong Kong, starting with the hit series Once Upon a Time in China, Li proved himself a compelling opposite to Jackie Chan. His persona mixes gravity with grace; he is both morally grounded and Jet propelled...
...Once upon a time, new employees didn't have much wiggle room when it came to benefits; the lucky ones could negotiate for a few more days of vacation. Those days, as frazzled human resource managers know, are long gone. In today's tight labor market, many job seekers are enticed by laundry lists of benefits, ranging from health club memberships to vacation shares in the Caribbean. And now, thanks to some clever capitalist thinking, even prospective employees' pets can profit from the competition; according to Associated Press reports, a growing number of companies are offering pet health plans...