Word: panning
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Perseverance and intense desire to win have characterized Parker's illustrious rowing career. After beginning to row at Penn in 1953, he went on to win the American single scull championship and single scull gold medal at the 1959 Pan American Games...
...cabin of the shrimp boat, bound for the Gulf of Mexico, are these: one Sunbeam Master Chef charcoal grill, three spatulas hanging from eye hooks, a slicker, half a dozen greasy life jackets, a pan full of plastic dishes, a box of Zatarain's crab boil (since 1889), a bottle of Hunt's All Natural barbecue sauce, a bottle of Seven Seas Viva Italian dressing, a bottle of Formula 409 all-purpose cleaner, a can of Bush's Best whole-kernel golden corn, a can of Shurfine early harvest sweet peas, a can of La Choy meatless chow mein...
...dusty Pan Am shuttle terminal in New York City, balloons, powder blue T shirts, Danish pastries and champagne greeted bleary-eyed passengers as they queued for the maiden 6:30 a.m. flight to Washington. Over at the Eastern shuttle, where pre-emptive "upgrading" of the service began last summer, the attendants were more attentive than ever. When a New York filmmaker boarded the 9 a.m. shuttle to Washington carrying a half-eaten sandwich, an attendant exclaimed in mock horror, "Don't tell me you brought your own bagel?" Behind her lay rows of orange bags bearing the Eastern shuttle...
...that may change. Last week Eastern's domination of this golden market was challenged when Pan Am launched the opening round of the Frill Wars. Unlike New York Air, which five years ago began hourly scheduled service along the same routes, Pan Am will imitate Eastern by not accepting advanced ! reservations. Even with its occasional price cutting, New York Air never captured more than 30% of the market...
...Pan Am has no intention of engaging in a fare war with Eastern. Instead it has borrowed the best of its rival's package: hourly flights and a guaranteed seat for anyone who shows up, even if that means bringing in a second plane for a single passenger. It has also poured on the extras: snacks, free drinks and newspapers, and two additional inches of legroom. Despite a few opening- day glitches -- the terminal is still under construction -- most Pan Am pioneer passengers seemed pleased. As he boarded the 8:30 a.m. Pan Am shuttle to Washington, Investment Banker Michael...