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...fairness we should not dismiss the pomp and ceremony that accompany a State of the Union address. The television pictures of the White House and Capitol floodlighted at night are enough to stir even the most jaded American. The collected leadership in the House chamber dressed in their Sunday best is a grand sight. But more and more the import of the President's words is lost in the hoopla. The sights and sounds become more important than the substance, the entertainment more coveted than the information. When a President delivers a smash speech, he often fools himself into...
...those ultraleftists now in hiding. By sparing her, the new government can reinforce its image of moderation and self-confidence. Says a Chinese official: "A political consideration is, of course, foremost: to preserve the current unity and stability in our country. Besides, she no longer has the ability to stir up trouble...
Combine the flavored and unflavored gelatins evenly in the pans. Add the boiling water and stir until the gelatin dissolves...
...cream and stir thoroughly until well mixed; this takes quite a while. Chill until set. The cream will gradually separate slightly, forming a separate top layer...
...butter into slices and place it in a pan. Put it into the toaster-oven until the butter melts. Stir in the cookie crumbs and press the mixture into the bottom...