Word: baron
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...inexperienced guard, the foursome -- two of whom wore jackets with CARABINIERI written across the back -- snatched keys from the janitor's office, took one guard hostage, tied up 15 others. They then unlocked the cells of six prisoners, including Felice Maniero, an alleged Mafia boss, and his lieutenant, Sergio Baron, both on trial for drug trafficking and armed robbery. Escaping in two cars through an electronically controlled security gate, the gang dropped off its hostage -- then vanished. Said one Paduan: "They made monkeys out of the police, the prison guards, everyone...
...squeal on their co-conspirators, and get off with no more than a fine and community service. The few who actually go to jail serve their terms in relatively comfortable minimum-security prisons, get out early for good behavior and are often left with fortunes. Former junk-bond baron Michael Milken served only two years of a 10-year sentence for securities fraud, and, after shelling out more than $1 billion in fines and to settle civil lawsuits, is trying to make do with a piddling sum estimated at $300 million. He was even invited to lecture on ethics...
Both are being modeled on the success of Fox. Against all odds and most conventional wisdom, Murdoch, the Australian-born media baron, launched Fox's prime-time schedule in 1987 with one night of programming that included Married . . . With Children and The Tracey Ullman Show. The network expanded gradually, targeting its shows to a younger audience and developing a roster of trend-setting hits such as The Simpsons and Beverly Hills, 90210. Still, it has remained a distant No. 4 in the ratings...
...represents a value that a lot of Medical School students find important in terms of public service to the community, especially in today's society," Baron said. "She represents patient care and community service...
...Baron said the graduating class initially held a meeting to nominate possible Class Day speakers. According to Baron, suggested speakers included former Surgeon General C. Everett Coop as well as the President and Mrs. Clinton...