Word: glowing
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Reagan Revolution failed to address the issues that pose the greatest long-term threat to America's economy. Glow growth in both the GNP and productivity give the economy fewer resources to use in the future. Even after two years of plenty created by budget deficits and an upswing in the business cycle, the prospects are not good for continued quick growth. American technological advances the mainspring of our economy since well before the time of Henry Ford, are being challenged more effectively by the Japanese while cheap labor countries are taking over other markets. The problems of conserving and/or...
...screen was silver in her day, and she gave it unforgettable polish and shine. Now Ava Gardner, 62, is bringing her glow to the phosphors of the TV screen for the first time. In three weeks Gardner will star on NBC's A.D., a Christians vs. lions mini-series in which she plays Agrippina, Nero's manipulative mother. Last week brought the start of her seven-episode stint on Knots Landing, in which she portrays the wealthy Ruth Sumner, another manipulative mother and one of those prime-time soap characters like J.R. and Alexis who manage to drub everyone...
Whatever the risks, tan enthusiasts seem willing to overlook them for the immediate benefit: a healthy-looking golden glow. Says Rob Bernstein, 31, who spends 30 minutes each weekday at a tanning salon in Dallas: "I think a year- round tan is a good, successful, power look. It's just a part of good grooming." Better yet, a tan in the dead of winter implies that the wearer has the money and leisure to travel to exotic, sunny locales. Says Jeff Russell, 23, of Evanston, Ill.: "It's a conversation piece. People are always asking, 'Where have you been...
...troubles of America would be blamed on him, pinned to his purple cloak. But there they would disappear in the glare of the royal, Reagan glow. A Teflon King makes a great scapegoat...
...lights flicker out on another year of sweat, they are threatening to come up at Wrigley Field in Chicago, where the Cubs illuminated last summer with a natural glow. By winning the National League's East Division and taking two quick playoff games from the San Diego Padres, they did momentary damage to a 39-year tradition but promptly squared themselves by blowing three straight to the Padres. God is in heaven, the Cubs are on a losing streak, and all is right with the baseball world...