Word: whirlpool
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...Whirlpool of Iraq The continued attacks in Baghdad only show that U.S. President George W. Bush and his allies committed a massive blunder [Oct. 27]. Iraq is nothing but a whirlpool of disaster for America and has resulted in a waste of money and loss of lives. If the same amount of money had been spent on health care and jobs in the U.S., Americans would be singing the praises of their President. Praveen K. Malhotra Faridabad, India...
...addition to their warmth and charm, urban B&Bs often offer a more welcoming price, 10% to 20% less than standard hotels with similar services, Hardy says. That price may include such extras as a fireplace in your room and a whirlpool tub. And it's not uncommon to get Internet access, which is especially convenient for business travelers...
...pleasant as doing yoga in Times Square were it not for the dramatic upgrade in laundry machines, which operate not only more quietly but also more efficiently. Roused by the demand for German company Miele's $1,500-plus front-loading machines, American manufacturers like Maytag, Sears and Whirlpool are rushing to offer better-priced front loaders, which save space, conserve water and energy and hum instead of roar. Sales of front-loading machines have nearly doubled, from 6% of the U.S. market in 2000 to 11% in 2002, according to the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers...
Some merchants take it still further. Whirlpool is so enthusiastic about the market that it unveiled a high-concept model laundry room in January called the Family Studio, packed with a whole line of fancy accessories like the Personal Valet, an appliance that simulates dry cleaning by misting a water-based solution on clothes to remove odors and wrinkles; a cabinet that circulates warm air to dry delicates; and a sink with three microjets that mimic a hand-washing motion. The Family Studio can cost $5,000, or more than five times as much as a plain-vanilla washer-dryer...
Health may not be a pursuit limited to princesses, but abandoning the long lines at the Malkin Athletic Center (MAC) for a personal trainer and a whirlpool is. The closest and most expensive option is Wellbridge, which has a steam room, cable TV and swimming pool. Angela E. Kim ’03 swears by kickboxing on Saturdays with Katy, as well as the Performance in Training class. “It’s like boot camp, and it makes me want to vomit when I’m done,” she reports happily. (Princesses...