Word: parallelling
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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WHEN the philosopher shifts his attention to astronomy, he proves that velocity and position can be measured only to a maximum combined accuracy in celestial bodies. Thus he establishes a parallel in non-quantum mechanics to the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, which states that a particle's velocity and position cannot both be measured accurately at the same point in time. Later, Popper argues that because an observer is limited by the speed of light, he observes all initial conditions affecting the system only after the event has happened...
...King refused yesterday to draw a parallel between the two campaigns, saying only that "it's obvious that no one is going to be elected if they don't have the support of the Black community." That community constitutes approximately one-fifth of Boston's population...
...report. Reagan settled that matter at week's end by stating that "we may want to go beyond 55." However, he was careful to allay fears of open-ended escalation. "In no sense are we speaking of participation in combat by American troops," he said. "There is no parallel whatsoever with Viet...
...familiar beat of new wave pop and the sight (Yawn) of black vinyl spinning on a record player. But look again. What appears to be a spinning record is actually the perfect curve of a racetrack, filmed from far above, the spinning effect achieved by race cars circling in parallel formation. This cinematographic sleight-of-hand is just the first drop in a cascade of sensory jokes and puns that keep this sophisticated bit of flotsam bubbling along. The viewer can't help but go happily with the flow...
...Teddy bear and, maybe, lose his virginity. Klinger will show up in that cunning little chiffon number he bought in Seoul. Frank will fritter and whine and cluck like a chicken. B.J. will keep trying to prove he is not the most decent soul south of the 38th parallel. Winchester will open another picnic basket from Mater and savor caviar on a tongue depressor. Father Mulcahy will smile and sigh. Trapper will somehow keep his balance on that second-banana peel. Hot Lips will practice her yoga and do her nails. Henry will accidentally impale himself on a hypodermic needle...