Word: smoothly
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Reagan's smooth brow furrowed. A shadow crossed his eyes. "I know that this is oversimplification," he said, "but it's the only way to answer the question. Basically the Democratic Party has said, 'We'll take care of you. We'll see that you have food and shelter.' But then what is he? He is as beholden to that Government institution as he was beholden in slavery to the fellow who lived in the big house on the hill...
Reagan was able to smooth this over, but his would-be successors promise no such balancing act. One broad strain of pragmatists and moderates would consolidate Reagan's gains and repair his excesses. They would compromise to reduce the deficit, raising taxes if necessary. They would try harder to reach an arms-control agreement with the Soviets, sacrificing if necessary Reagan's proposed Star Wars weaponry. They would not try to legislate morality...
...home town," he quipped. "They'll vote twice, so that's everyone." Mulroney's easy manner and sonorous voice are so well suited to television campaigning, however, that he may suffer from what one Canadian commentator calls the "glib factor," a perception that he is too smooth and too vague on the issues...
...test-tube" skin is "shiny and pink and smooth," says Gallico. But it differs from normal tissue in several ways. It lacks hair follicles and sweat glands, which does not appear to be a problem. The new skin is also thinner than natural tissue, having no dermis. The Boston team cautions that it will take years to assess the success of cultured skin, but, says Gallico, "it appears permanent and durable." Still, Jamie and Glen Selby "shouldn't go out and play football," warns Green. The brothers face more skin grafts, plastic surgery and physical therapy, but their most...
...basics," insists Hervey. "There is no more practical piece of apparel than a pair of cotton denim jeans. They give you a good, free feeling of comfort." This year Levi's will spend $36 million to promote 501s, those reliable, prototypical jeans that shrink, curl, give and finally smooth out on the body as if they were cut to order. There has already been a blitz of 501 ads during the Olympics. Whatever else they may have accomplished, these ads served as a reminder that despite fashion's moment-to-moment whims, there are other things American besides...