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During off-the-cuff taste tests conducted around Harvard Yard yesterday, the taste of the caramel-colored beverage was described as something close to "boiled Pepsi", "soy sauce" and "generic supermarket soda." Jolt is advertised as being "inspired by the need for a better tasting soft drink...

Author: By David M. Lazarus, | Title: A New Way to Cope With Expos | 10/3/1986 | See Source »

Henry said that in his conversation Thursday with Fox, the dean apologized for Epps's comments and described them as "off the cuff." Henry would not comment further on his conversation with Fox, but said: "We're aware that the administration does see the graduate student population as being able to respect the right of free speech...

Author: By Jeffrey S. Nordhaus, | Title: Epps's Words Prompt Apology | 5/12/1986 | See Source »

...former film idol is not used to acting out a role, like the presidency, without censured script in hand. In past microphone tests, not knowing that he could be heard, he threatened to bomb the Russians and treat terrorists with-like vengeance. When off-the-cuff remarks mar the wholesome image he tries to project, he expects a purged "take two." But the chief exec is under the constant, unforgiving spotlight of live TV. Goof-ups are on the record, like...

Author: By Laurie M. Grossman, | Title: Not Just Another Sob Story | 3/3/1986 | See Source »

United States pressure on Marcos was one hope of preventing the slaughter. But that hope is fading rapidly, under the weight of the sleepy cowboy's off-the-cuff remarks in Tuesday's news conference...

Author: By Emil E. Parker, | Title: All Choked Up | 2/15/1986 | See Source »

...those chosen made law review at the most prestigious law schools. Every morning at 9, the heads of the various units sit in green leather chairs around Giuliani's desk, which resembles a display counter in a second-hand store selling Yankee memorabilia. Giuliani, his presidential-seal cuff links gleaming, his manner radiating enthusiasm, listens to each of their reports. The mood is one of seriousness seasoned by banter. At one recent session, the corruption-unit chief tells him that the state is thinking of bringing an indictment in a case that the Southern District has been investigating. "I think...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Giuliani: The Passionate Prosecutor | 2/10/1986 | See Source »

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