Word: furred
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Though Yeltsin fits the label of populist, he possesses a depth of character and an integrity that make him much more than a Huey Long in a Siberian fur hat. Like many populists, Yeltsin has made his share of rash promises -- to provide all Muscovites with an apartment by the year 2000, say, or to achieve a measurable improvement in living standards in two years. But unlike most, Yeltsin has taken his political lumps and recovered from them. He has perceptibly matured from the brash, almost bullying Moscow party boss of 1987, who boasted that he fired...
According to local legend, the Grand Tetons were so named by fur trappers who hadn't seen any women for the duration of their expedition. The horny men came upon the mountain range and immediately decided that the peaks on the horizon resembled "Grand Tetons"--French for "big breasts." This leads to the unfortunate incidence of women buying souvenier T-shirts which read--you guessed it--"Grand Tetons" in large letters across the chest. So much for class...
Most Divisive Murder Investigation When Charles Stuart, 30, the manager of a Boston fur shop, reported the slaying of his pregnant wife by a black mugger in October 1989, police unleashed a massive manhunt, and racial tensions in Boston worsened. In January, Stuart's brother revealed that Stuart was the murderer. The next day Stuart took his own life...
...their unused mileage credits for discounts on everything from diamond jewelry to inflatable catamarans. Passengers who have flown at least 20,000 miles receive a catalog listing available rebates when they buy such items as a Toyota Tercel ($400 off for 20,000 miles) or a full- length lynx fur coat ($15,000 for 120,000 miles). Still, some travel- industry experts consider the barter system overly complex and many of the rebates less than breathtaking...
...fur flap obscured a deeper debate over Aspen's future. As the ski resort has become a favored hangout for Hollywood stars and wealthy businessmen, the price of real estate has soared. Last year the average house sold for $1.1 million. In addition to rejecting the fur-sale ban, voters approved construction of a 292-room hotel and a widened highway into town. Last week's voting was a showdown between those seeking to slow development and those who want to accelerate it. The accelerators...