Word: waits
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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While the ships wait at sea, they in effect serve as floating warehouses. That cost Iran a cool $1 billion in port surcharges last year. Perishable goods are lost. One freighter unloaded its cargo of rice, only to find that it had cooked into a giant pilaf in the steamy holds...
...students who showed up Tuesday morning to apply for almost 250 temporary dorm crew jobs, the long wait in the morning cold was a worthwhile proposition. Lured by the prospect of a quick $150 for a week's work following exams, many showed up late Monday night armed with sleeping bags and blankets. By the time the Student Employment Office opened its doors to receive the flood of applicants, Radcliffe Yard looked like a public campground...
Several council members said last week that the council preferred to wait for the report of the Council of the Arts before making decisions to grant credit for performance...
...economy move similar to the airlines' no-frills flights, more and more hospitals are offering no-frills care for patients who are sufficiently well to help themselves. The patients are asked to make their own beds, keep their rooms tidy, take meals in the cafeteria rather than wait for them at bedside, even pick up their own medications. The tactic not only keeps down costs-a saving that most hospitals pass directly on to the patient -but can also be an important part of therapy. For example, at St. Mary's in Rochester, Minn., and Michael Reese...
...after-dinner meeting is in progress and he must sweat it out for a while longer. When the guests start dribbling out Rick approaches Gilbert again. "Oh, you wanna take some more pictures, Rick?" Gilbert announces to the room with a wide smile. She asks a friend to wait for her, "Rick is only gonna take a second...