Word: perfection
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...beguiling fantasy. After two decades of disorder, the Democrats finally thought they had invented a system that would create an all-but- certain nominee after the 20 state primaries on March 8, which will choose more than 30% of the convention delegates. Super Tuesday seemed perfect for a bandwagon bonanza: the winner would roar out of the South with enough momentum to coast to the nomination. Finally, the party would anoint its standard- bearer early enough and end the intraparty bloodletting soon enough so that he might carry something other than his home state and the District of Columbia come...
Typically, Nykanen shows superb sail but flawed form. On takeoff his arms may flail, and in landing he often misses the perfect telemark position: back straight and knees bent, with one leg considerably in front of the other. But these faults stem from his unique method of reading and reacting to the wind, sacrificing grace for distance. The antistyle may also owe something to Nykanen's fierce personality and determination to do everything his own way. At any rate, it does not seem to cost him style points. Judges are apparently willing to overlook his less than perfect form, presumably...
...skin in the mid- 1960s. The dowager has been turned into a cheap mummy, yet the disposition of Times Tower remains an architectural cause celebre. Johnson and Burgee once proposed that the building be stripped down to its steel skeleton, gaily painted and lighted -- a wry Piranesian folly absolutely perfect for the spot. What seems more likely, alas, is that the building will be demolished and replaced by a conventionally highfalutin plaza, monumental and mute...
...crimson, both their costumes brightened by gold braid. Each skated everything he had, bringing the best of his skill and grace to the impossibly tense moment. Their clash was the most exciting men's final in memory. When it was all done, Orser had captured the competition's only perfect 6.0. But Boitano had laid claim to the gold...
Jane Kalinski: Known for her defensive skill, Kalinski--if beaten on a play--can make four quick strides and be in perfect defensive position. And don't try to take the puck away from her if you're behind...