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...derisiveness that extended to his rival's pet issue and little-used first name. "Pierre, let me help you on some of this," he said. "I think it's a nutty idea to fool around with the Social Security system." Moments later, Bush was holding his own in a finger-pointing exchange with Alexander Haig. Even when Haig blurted out the word wimp, Bush managed to convey that he was, in fact, in charge here...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Crash: Yapping From The Right | 11/9/1987 | See Source »

Nothing you can put your finger on, it's an aura, a love of the game that certain special players radiate--players such as Karin Pinezich...

Author: By Karen Serieka, | Title: Soccer's Karin Pinezich | 11/4/1987 | See Source »

...Rosenblum, putting his finger on what is perhaps the most sensitive part of the issue, condemns the element of personal gain for the professor. "That's absolutely wrong," he states. He adds that the whole adventure gives off a deplorable "me first, let's get in there and make our money" attitude. In today's business whirl, though, with M.B.A. students convinced that the bucks start here, the wonder may be that no one thought of Edelman's $100,000 learn-and-earn incentive before...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: Don't Go Near The Dollars | 10/26/1987 | See Source »

Yohe was not alone in his glory. When you score 42 points, everyone has a finger--or a fist...

Author: By Mark Brazaitis, | Title: Gridders Grind Green; Hinz Leads 42-3 Romp | 10/19/1987 | See Source »

...late. Perhaps that's why it didn't sell well while Springsteen's album is destined for multi-platinum. One of the primary differences between Reed and Springsteen--besides everything--is the former's ability to be unfashionably early while Bruce is always perfectly punctual. Reed may have his finger on the trigger--and the syringe--but Springsteen's got his on the American pulse...

Author: By Elizabeth L. Wurtzel, | Title: Married in the U.S.A. | 10/13/1987 | See Source »

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