Word: fleet
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Albania edged closer to collapse, the U.S. and several European nations staged dramatic evacuations of their citizens. Italian helicopters ferried out many, while ships from the U.S. Sixth Fleet sent choppers into the American compound in Tirana. When the flights began drawing ground fire on Friday, evacuations were suspended for the day. But Berisha had already sent his daughter Argita and son Shkelzen to Italy on a commandeered ferry...
...Boca Raton, Florida, which has a string of 45 locations that cater to vacationers. Value will complement Avis' operations, which are largely oriented to business travel. And even as HFS drove off with its deal, Silverman was completing the $1.7 billion purchase of PHH, a mortgage, fleet-management and executive-relocation company...
...employee answering the phone at Strawberries' Fleet Center store said he was not allowed to comment on the outlet's closing...
Admittedly, the Fleet Center is a venue that does not well accommadate a band of such a small size (and weak spirit), although not more than 10 seats away we still had difficulty deciphering the band's mariachi-like tunes and mumbled chants. Criticism spouted from both Harvard and non-Harvard fans, to which the band could have responded in a positive fashion, by focusing its energy on the game. Quite to the contrary, though, it seemed to become almost spiteful, displaying some of the most outrageous behavior I have ever witnessed by any school band. For example, one fellow...
Clearly there is a lack of enthusiasm and support from our band. I remember leaving the Fleet Center with my father and my friend, all three of us shaking our heads in disgust and embarrasment, complaining about the obnnvious lack of passion, and even interest, exhibited by the band members. Perhaps next time the much coveted first section seats at the Beanpot which are given to the band could be used more effectively if granted to some exuberant and animated fans. --Thomas Livelli...