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...United Nations. Before the end of the decade, the United States had added its formal recognition and American officials were busy at work clearing up the various entanglements of frozen assets to confer most-favored-nation status on China. For Americans the initial exoticism and Pollyannish reporting began to fade after several years as thousands of American traveled to China each year, including several hundred scholars who would remain beyond a quick tourist trip, and several hundred businessmen who hoped for opportunities from one billion potential customers...
...flywheel progression from rhythmic chords to melody and back again, all performed with whirling arms, splits, slides and high jumps?attracted as much attention as his songs. An early Townshend tune like My Generation, with a chorus od stuttered definace ("Why don't you all f-f-f-fade away") and its refrain like a middle-finger salute ("Hope I die before I get old") put everyone on notice. In the 14 years since that single came out, The Who has lost none of its power. Townshend may have refined the song musically, shaped the message a little more deftly...
...million other Sesame Street products. Oh boy! And then we can watch Captain Kangaroo. And Mr. Rogers. And watch the picture on the screen fade into a little tiny dot and then linger on forever before finally dying. And dull. So we'll watch the Christmas tree lights until TV comes on again in the morning. Merry Christmas
...leaders, boasting her fastest split time of the season at 5:05. Up until about two and a quarter miles into the race, Beckford sped along in the top 20. It was all downhill from there, as the fast start crept up on her and she began to fade...
...offer expanded episodes; flops go into temporary or permanent hibernation. The competitive fallout can be severe. On the sweeps' first Sunday night, Nov. 4, NBC's MacArthur (Part 2) was beaten almost 4 to 1 by ABC'S Jaws. In TV terms, MacArthur did not just fade away-it died...