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...improvements made in the Star Wars radar and guided missile control system designed to allow the plane to attack the enemy in darkness and bad weather. Critics question the value of such sophisticated radar, leaving aside its cost, because its use can alert the enemy and spoil any element of surprise. In addition, the Hornet is now overweight by about 1,500 lbs. and has problems accelerating and maneuvering...
...vote for the lieutenant governor is a vote taken from Dukakis. While Dukakis leaders say they are confident of victory no matter how many hats are in the ring, some of the Duke's supporters fear that O'Neill may not drop out honorably--a stubbornness that could spoil things for the liberal wing of the party, or for the party itself...
When it comes to natural resources, the god of energy certainly did not spoil France. Each year, the French must import 75 percent of all the energy they else. In 1980, when a large oil reserve was discovered in the north of the country. President Giscard d'Eataing's government was ecstatic. In particular, the minister of energy was gleeful when he pointed out that "now we will produce one percent of all the gasoline we need." He was completely serious. The supplies of France's coal are dwindling, and the product is of low quality--un-competitive...
...importance of Palestine in the consciousness of the Egyptian people, remember that when the Israeli flag was raised over the Israeli embassy in Cairo, 1 million Palestinian flags were raised by the Egyptian people. You are losing your friends because of your unlimited support for Israel. You spoil this naughty baby, and this naughty baby will damage U.S. interests...
...Muppets and Men (Knopf; 180 pages; $27.50) by Christopher Finch shows, in text and pictures, how that bizarre band of aliens, the Muppets, and their syndicated TV show are put together. No fan need worry that such behind-the-scenes scrutiny will spoil the fun. Knowing that a favorite character is composed largely of polyurethane foam, synthetic-pile fabrics and a couple of Ping Pong balls only seems part of the fun that these creatures and the inspired Muppeteers generate...