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...Harkin echo. But then in interviews he veers the other way, saying, "I don't think we ought to be protectionist. I think we need to lead in a free-trade fashion." His glib approach rests on the faith that Japan will respond to firm U.S. pressure and -- presto -- the trade deficit will vanish. "I don't mean to dictate to Japan what they do internally," he insists, before adding, somewhat contradictorily, that they "have to give us access to their marketplace...
...idea for the new toy is simple: put stick-to-itself Velcro on a sphere that is roughly the size of a tennis ball. Apply the same stuff to two mitt- size disks that have a strap across the back for a handhold. Presto! A craze known variously as Magic Mitts, Scatch, Katch-a-Roo and Super Grip Ball. On streets, playgrounds and at the beach, players have added their own fancy moves, twisting into pretzel shapes to make behind-the-back catches, or getting a grip on the ball while doing a high-kick. Another trick: strapping a mitt...
...actually arrange for the martyrdom of these innocents, he has been using dead civilians in an attempt to undermine his opponents' resolve. But he needs help. So he has invited in the media of the nations allied against him, while carefully restricting what they can see and report. And -- presto! -- the media send the images he wants around the world. Are journalists aiding and comforting the enemy? Should somebody pull the plug...
Shareholders also attack Kassar for taking interest-free loans from Carolco to supplement his $1.25 million salary. In 1988 he and Vajna borrowed $8 million. The terms: if the stock topped $11 by August 1989, the loan would be forgiven. Presto! The stock nipped $11 in June before tubing again (it now trades at $8). "The stock was manipulated," charges shareholder lawyer William Lerach. Carolco disputes the allegation...
...just one guy. All Knicks Coach Stu Jackson has to do is give the ball to Patrick Ewing and, presto, they run the Celtics all over the floor. Right...