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...could "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." The young Muhammad Ali dazzled all who saw him perform in the ring, where his dancer's footwork and lightning-fast combinations enabled him to win the world heavyweight championship three times. And out of the ring, his nonstop chatter, his doggerel verse and his insistence that he was "the greatest" won him worldwide affection...
These substances float up into the stratosphere, where they are broken up into molecules of fluoride and chlorine. And chlorine, which is known as a "free radical," is very bad for ozone; when the substances mix, ozone is broken down...
Open with the upbeat scene of Ronald Reagan standing tall in bright California sunshine before almost 50,000 true believers. Balloons float, flags wave, optimism abounds. "You ain't seen nothing yet," declares the President. "Four more years!" the crowd roars. "You talked me into it!" chortles Reagan, pink cheeks glowing, head bobbing happily...
...economic prosperity and renewed patriotism. Reagan's speeches are full of phrases like "the surging spirit of boundless opportunity." His television ads, beginning this week, will be "soft"−evocations of the American spirit, not discussions of substantive issues. Reagan himself will try to appear "presidential," to float above political acrimony. He does not even mention his opponent by name. Asked why not by reporters, Reagan loftily replied, "Why should I?" Though Reagan will not hesitate to turn on his opponent if pressed, Mondale bashing is for now left to Reagan's surrogates, principally Vice President George Bush...
...Bourn Hall. The mansion's carved stone mantelpieces, rich wood paneling and crystal chandeliers give it an air of grandeur, a reflection of the days when it was the seat of the Earl De La Warr. In the well-kept gardens behind the house, Indian women in brilliant saris float on the arms of their husbands. The verdant meadows of Cambridgeshire lie serenely in the distance. To the casual observer, this stately home could be an elegant British country hotel. For the women and their husbands, however, it is a last resort...