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...cardiopulmonary resuscitation disc, developed by the American Heart Association to instruct trainees in saving cardiac arrest victims, is so interactive that it practically cries "Ouch!" The disc is linked to a mannequin equipped with 14 sensors, and it tells the trainee exactly where to push, pound, pinch or pummel. Instructing the trainee how to compress the victim's chest, the videodisc might say, "Find the notch on the sternum," or perhaps, "A little more gently this time." At the course's conclusion, the system gives a complete exam, grades it, and can certify the student in cardiopulmonary resuscitation...
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Stanley Hoffman, professor of Government and director of the Center for European Studies, criticized Reagan's lack of direction regarding foreign affairs. "The Reagan Administration offers absolutely nothing by way of a foreign policy doctrine, except increasing military spending until somebody says 'ouch...
...Coppola also spilled a lot of blood in The Godfather, adding his bit of realism to the lore of gore. Until he came along, special effects men would fire wax pellets filled with cosmetic blood at actors who were to be shot. When they were "hit," they would yell "ouch!" or whatever else the scriptwriter demanded. Blood oozed out and the audience usually got the point. But the pellets left a blotch on the skin, which was not realistic in closeups. Ever the perfectionist, however, Coppola wanted not only blood but bullet holes. Smith covered the actor's real...
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