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Along with the rest of the tugs and barges, the Cavalier anchors with her nose running into the wind. For a couple of weeks the crew will lounge and fish from the deck, staring at water so cold that, as oldtimers joke, the only reason for wearing a life preserver...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Off Alaska: A Race Through the Arctic Ice | 9/14/1981 | See Source »

The Teamsters threw unionizing shuttle bus drivers a life preserver this week, but the drivers preferred to continue treading water.

Author: By Andrew C. Karp, | Title: Forming a More Perfect Union | 3/7/1981 | See Source »

Although Pennypacker cleaned up at the freshman intramural swim meet last week. Thayer's BOB TYLER--one of the hottest recruits for the men's swim team--grabbed top honors with his fast times, Other good performances were turned in by STEVEN MUNATONES--another recruit who hung up his goggles...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Rest For Larson; St. Louis Grabs Honors | 3/7/1981 | See Source »

As Democrats, we feel that this is a legitimately non-partisan issue, and one on which Democrats may justifiably disagree. Our position is in no way inconsistent with the platform of the party or the public views of the President. In fact, we consider ourselves the preserver of the ideals...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Against the Minority Clause | 4/19/1978 | See Source »

Named commander of the Second Fleet in the Atlantic in 1974, Turner resorted again to unconventional tactics. He checked on the readiness of his ships by making surprise visits by helicopter. Then he would toss a life preserver into the ocean and order sailors to save a hypothetical man overboard...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Shaping Tomorrow's CIA | 2/6/1978 | See Source »

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