Word: chip
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Dealers have responded to such appreciation with come-ons as enticing as those of any money fund. John Jenkins lures the blue-chip set to his $20 million inventory in Austin with tax tips: a collection of rare books that cost $50,000 to build, he points out, can be donated to a library and deducted from taxes at the current value. So the collecting is free, and the gift may be named for the donor: immortality at discount prices. Concludes Jenkins: "All an investor needs is patience, a good adviser and a collection worth more than...
...before launching the pre-emptive strike which marked the beginning of the Six Day War. For the third time, Israel prevailed in the Sinai. Since its first two withdrawals had opened an avenue for Nasser to threaten Israeli security. Israel decided to hold onto the Sinai as a bargaining chip for peace...
...outside the College--long-standing, misguided G & S Players practice--the strongest and most professional performance in the operetta comes from a freshman: Nan Hughes as Tessa, one of the gondoliers' brides. Hughes is a natural actress, and her commanding, sensuous mezzosoprano is the vocal equivalent of chocolate-chocolate chip ice-cream. Margery Hellmold's performance as Casilda is further proof that first-rate singers enroll at Harvard: her soprano has a rare purity and vigor but never becomes inappropriately operatic...
Frank Mungean '83 expressed more jubilation than most, saying "Right after the race, the first thing that I said was that I wanted to run again next year." As he gorged on post-race bowls of chocolate chip ice cream. Mungean concluded that the race had been sweet pain--but it was a hell of a long way to run for a sunburn...
...United States should put extra pressure on Argentina to withdraw and should not hesitate to threaten that nation with economic sanctions and bans on imports. As long as the United States has chosen to establish cordial ties with Argentina, it must use that economic lever age as a bargaining chip...