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...maturity by a hockey stick. Trottier is to appear in the final frames surrounded by jubilant teammates all of whom are extras, bit players in this mini-form who possess an almost subliminal celebrity. "I been living in sports equipment all week," notes one. Later, after jumping into a shower to simulate perspiration, he complains that "on the Coke job, they gave us little spray things-very first-class...
This time around, nobody is in a panic, but the anxiety index is rising. Some economists are beginning to wonder whether Federal Reserve-imposed credit controls and prohibitive interest rates may lead to an economic freeze rather than simply the desired cooling shower for business. Almost as soon as interest rates hit the numbing 20%, several bankers were predicting that they would keep marching toward 22% or more and cause a serious economic decline. Yet the high cost of money seemed unavoidable, if inflation is to be controlled. Said Economist Alan Greenspan: "The only safe policy at this stage...
...Getting wet is no fun unless it's in a shower or a swimming pool...
...personal data, the short form also asks a dozen questions mostly about the residence: the number of rooms, whether it is owned or rented and whether it has a private entrance and full plumbing (defined as "hot and cold piped water, a flush toilet and a bathtub or shower"). The long form, which will be received by 17% of the households, asks 46 additional questions, including education and income levels and whether the respondent is physically or mentally disabled. These questions seem to be not only intrusive but also idiosyncratic, and they and similar ones have irritated or angered millions...
...sign a form attesting that he does not have a cold, a skin irritation or a history of seizures or blackouts. Only then is he led to a private cubicle to begin the treatment. At Manhattan's Tranquility Tanks, this involves an eight-point countdown that includes a shower (herbal soap and shampoo), entering the tank ("Have a wonderful float") and a cryptic sendoff: "Stay with your experience, come out easy and let the water drain off the back of your head...