Word: loser
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Vikings did something they hadn't done all season: Miss a field goal. Gary Anderson, who had not missed any kind of kick all season, was wide left the kick that probably would have won the game. The Falcons tied, and then won 30-27 in overtime. The big loser: Danish TV, for which Falcons kicker Morten Andersen normally covers Super Bowls. This year, he's going to be busy...
...This was a loser on all sides," he says. "The NBA instigated this lockout, and what did it gain? A waste of time, money and goodwill for both the players and the league. There's no great victory here." At least the end was convenient: Hundreds of players were already in town to vote on the league's previous offer -- many of them intent on replacing Hunter, who they felt was being too stubborn -- and they eagerly ratified the new deal in a 179-5 vote. Afterward, players gave the usual homilies about healing rifts and making this...
...perhaps, when it comes to sports: The White House is backing plans by the Baltimore Orioles for an exhibition match against Cuba's national team in March. Of course, if they're hoping to thaw Cuban society, the Orioles had better throw the game -- Castro is a notoriously bad loser...
...Winner in a Texas "food disparagement" lawsuit but an apparent box-office loser with a long-cherished movie project...
...still have time to sell losing or winning stocks in order to pair gains with losses, or to realize up to $3,000 of losses to set against ordinary income. Consider swapping a loser stock fund with a similar-style fund to stay invested but realize the loss. Finally, if you turned 70 before June 30, you must take an IRA or 401(k) distribution now--or pay a 50% surcharge. You can get relief, but the process is more painful than battling rabid shoppers on Christmas...