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...many doubted he possessed. After Pete du Pont questioned Bush's principles, Bush counterpoked with a 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 »

Another "artistic" type of puzzle is the puzzle vessel. The idea is to try and find a way to drink the liquid from the vessel assigned to you without making a complete fool of yourself. Sounds simple, until you notice the holes in the sides of the cup near the lip of the vessel, making it impossible to drink in a normal manner...

Author: By Alvar J. Mattei, | Title: MIT's Puzzle Paradise | 11/6/1987 | See Source »

...objective, standardized method that can predict future performance with accuracy. Standardization, after all, is a well-established substitute for subjective and otherwise difficult decisions in admissions offices at every university, and it really does make things much simpler for everyone involved. There ought to be such a fool-proof method when it comes to tenure...

Author: By Gary D. Rowe, | Title: A New Tenure System | 10/27/1987 | See Source »

...next play, Dulsky made sure Garrett didn't pick up any yardage on a scramble. This time, Dulsky pounded Garrett for the sack and an eight-yard loss. Just goes to show that linemen are not easy to fool twice...

Author: By Julio R. Varela, | Title: It's the Second Time Around | 10/27/1987 | See Source »

Hite's observation that extramarital flings are largely a response to these deficiencies rings true in many female ears. "I know so many women who fool around outside their marriages," says Kathy Murr, 40, a twice-divorced Chicago dress designer. "Basically, it's the emotion and the attention they want...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sexes: Back Off, Buddy | 10/12/1987 | See Source »

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