Word: worked
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...catch a cold, Gwaltney suggests taking an over-the-counter antihistamine like chlorpheniramine or clemastine (they make lots of people sleepy but work better against colds than the nondrowsy formulas) and an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen or naproxen. And don't forget to cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze. It won't make you feel any better, but the rest of us will thank you for keeping your viruses to yourself...
...than ever. You're twice as likely to get struck by lightning as to be murdered by a co-worker. While the number of homicides among co-workers in 1998 remained roughly the same as in 1993, the odds of being murdered by a colleague have declined because the work force has grown by 12 million since then. Workplace homicides of all types (whether by workers or strangers) have fallen from 1,074 in 1993 to 709 in 1998--largely because of the drop in violent crimes like convenience-store robberies. And accidental deaths on the job are down...
...before, but police chief Norm Stamper called it "a deliberate, calculated act." Area schools under lockdown were reopened the day after the shooting, but with the suspect still at large over the weekend, police urged residents to use extra caution. They were not, however, encouraged to stay home from work...
...also because their parents look beyond the grades. What's most important, says their mother Brenda, is that Monica and Erica "have learned as much as they can and have done the best job they're capable of doing." To honor their learning and hard work, Brenda and her husband Gregory typically treat the girls to a Chinese dinner or a movie...
...their homework, but they also know we're here for them." With parents who support them in their struggles and celebrate their successes, Erica and Monica face the challenges of school with confidence and curiosity. Says Brenda: "They'll make comments like, 'This class is a lot of work, but it's really interesting...