Word: bargainer
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...narrowly drawn exceptions) would have to serve in the civilian or military branches of the Citizens Corps before they could receive federal aid for higher education. No altruism, no college degree -- except for those youngsters from families rich enough to pay full tuition. The other half of the bargain consists of a generous educational stipend: a $10,000 voucher for each year of civilian service or $24,000 after a two-year military hitch...
...drug-enhanced physiques are a hazardous bargain. Steroids can cause temporary acne and balding, upset hormonal production and damage the heart and kidneys. Doctors suspect they may contribute to liver cancer and atherosclerosis. Teens, who are already undergoing physical and psychological stresses, may run some enhanced risks. The drugs can stunt growth by accelerating bone maturation. Physicians also speculate that the chemicals may compromise youngsters' still developing reproductive systems. Steroid users have experienced a shrinking of the testicles and impotence. Dr. Richard Dominguez, a sports specialist in suburban Chicago, starts his lectures to youths with a surefire attention grabber...
...seems like a sensational deal. After a mere two or three years of work, retire on a pension that will finance decades of carefree living. Such a bargain is in fact available -- but only to chimpanzees. Some 80 chimps are involved in a research project in San Antonio in which they are injected with the AIDS virus; they develop some clinical symptoms but not the full disease and have every prospect of living out their normal life-span of 40 to 60 years. They are, however, useless for further research, and it seems imprudent to release the AIDS-infected primates...
...facing charges of sexually assaulting a co-worker in Holyoke Center has no plans to enter a plea bargain agreement with the state, his lawyer said yesterday...
...deals," says McDowell. "He's the quintessential salesman." Ever eager to show off what he owns, Trump escorted McDowell through his 118-room hideaway in Palm Beach, happily pointing out some of the valuables that he acquired when he purchased the 17.5-acre estate, furnishings and all, for a "bargain" $7 million in 1985. "Do you believe this?" he asked, brandishing a gold dinner plate. "I make great deals." Cross him, however, and the frisky golden retriever can begin to snarl...