Word: 18th
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Since the 18th century, cuff links have been the way for a man to wear his art on his sleeve. They bring a touch of elegance to the male uniform of tuxedo or business suit. This richly illustrated book, which features cuff links ranging from the sporty -- fishing flies under crystal -- to the fanciful -- a pair of gold nuts and bolts -- will make every man yearn for French cuffs...
...ethnic or cultural type. Czardom was rough on some minorities, notably Jews and Muslims. But it was surprisingly tolerant of most of the non-Russians who made up its quilt of an empire. Czarist indulgence extended even to the Mennonites, German-speaking Protestant pacifists, the boat people of 18th century Europe, whom hardly any other country would tolerate. As long as the Mennonites in Russia kept to themselves, the Romanovs didn't care how they spoke or prayed...
...stakes are high. With carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere 25% above those in the 18th century, many environmentalists fear that the world is already too late in coming to grips with the still unknown effects of global climate change caused by emissions of so-called greenhouse gases. Says Maurice Strong, secretary-general of UNCED: "This conference is an opportunity that may not occur again in our lifetime. When, if not at Rio, will we address these problems...
...second singles match, sophomore Samantha Ettus bowed to 18th-ranked Karen Gallego, 4-6, 2-6. Illness sidelined Ettus for the rest of the tournament...
...Getty Center has been called the commission of the century, and for once that may not be hyperbole. The project includes a sprawling museum containing everything from an 18th century French corner cupboard made for the head of the Polish army to Van Gogh's Irises; a spacious, circular loft building, where art scholars can think and write, mingle and argue; a separate building devoted to harnessing computers on behalf of art-historical truth; an auditorium; a restaurant; and a huge state-of-the-art facility for conservators. All this will be set amid gardens and fountains on a positively...