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...task as anybody could have. Her hair, her glasses, her polka-dot dress were all part of an intangible and authentic star quality that transformed a little-known Congresswoman from Queens into a national celebrity. Above all, it was the set of her jaw and the firm, conclusive nod of her head following some statement or other beginning, "Frankly, lemme tell ya," that showed the strength at her core...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: They Also Made History | 1/7/1985 | See Source »

...booters proved they deserved the nod in their last two contests before UCLA, defeating Yale 1-0 to shut the Elis up, and doing the same to UConn for the New England title in its not-so-friendly confines to shut everyone else up and make them move aside...

Author: By Kevin Carter, | Title: The Little Kid Who Could | 12/6/1984 | See Source »

Moreover, it seems, academics don't like to hurt each others' feelings. To publicize the names of those being considered for a Harvard position, the argument goes would embarrass and insult those who don't get the nod...

Author: By Christopher J. Georges and Charles T. Kurzman, S | Title: Waiting for the White Smoke: A Peek at Harvard's Tenure Searches | 12/1/1984 | See Source »

Carter found time during his 85 minute presentation to joke about the lack of respect he has received since returning to Plains, Ga With a nod to Rodney Dangerfield. Carter spoke of a Trivial Pursuit question recently posed to him: "Do you know who said. When I look at my children I wished I had remained a virgin" After brief applause, Carter said. "I he answer was my mother...

Author: By David S. Hilzenrath and Michael W. Hirschorn, S | Title: Carter Says Tax Hike Pledge Hurt Mondale Victory Chances | 11/8/1984 | See Source »

Although Reagan's steel-import restriction plan does not involve direct Government expenditures, it will be costly: consumers will pay billions more for everything from automobiles to canned goods. Moreover, it may be a significant Administration nod toward protectionist trade policy (see ECONOMY & BUSINESS...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Christmas on the Hustings | 10/1/1984 | See Source »

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