Tomorrow's school
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The Jefferson County Public School Board decided to improve and add new facilities to its school, putting emphasis on aesthetic appeal as well as functionality of design. The board members also specified certain criteria for certain areas such as classrooms, libraries and a multipurpose playtorium. The architects and engineers produced a building design which incorporated the school board's requirements, creating a welcoming atmosphere and satisfying structural and fireproofing standards. Its exterior facade also blended with the predominantly residential neighborhood.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1992
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Raymond Vernon
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Raymond Veronon was a theorist on globalization who foresaw possible rough times facing large companies that have tended to perform well in the 1990s. Vernon was a State Department administrator who helped set up the International Monetary Fund. He aimed to foster good relations between Japan and the US. He became professor of international affairs at Harvard University, which he joined in 1956. He saw the role of scholars as being able to think about probelms without having to take decisions.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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Proof is in the pudding
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It is difficult to come by an exact definition of pudding, but in general it is used to describe desserts that are gooey, rich and sweet. Recipes for chocolate bread and butter pudding, steamed apple pudding with raisins, and creme anglaise are offered.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1999
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