Word: plating
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Vegas for a lunchtime address to the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association. That afternoon the ex-President, wearing light blue paisley slacks, squeezed in a round of golf, scoring a 49 on the back nine. Then he gave another speech, at a $1,000-a-plate G.O.P. fund-raising buffet. While in Las Vegas, he was told by an admirer: "We need some of your experience to help us through...
PHIL MAHRE. His right ankle is held together by a metal plate and four screws, yet he still hustles down mountains at speeds faster than a parachutist in free fall. He is, quite simply, the best American man ever to put on skis in international competition. Since the launching in 1967 of the World Cup circuit?a four-month-long series of 15 meets?U.S. men have won only 15 races. Mahre, 22, has won eight of them, and his twin brother Steve has won one. Last year Phil was second in the overall World Cup standings when he went...
Some disappointed sellers discovered that their "pure" gold bracelets were really cheap plate. Even if the pieces were in fact gold or silver, many sellers were unhappy to learn that they get considerably less than the much headlined prices of the metals. Sterling silver is only 92.5% pure, while 10-, 14-and 18-karat gold is respectively 42%, 58% and 75% pure. Also, dealers can take commissions of 10% or more on trades...