Word: bigs
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...would become far less urgent if the peace process on which Carter has risked so much of his personal prestige eventually led to a comprehensive Middle East settlement. That may be a dream requiring years to fulfill, but a reconciliation between Israel and Egypt is almost certainly the first big step. In those terms, Carter's "extra mile" does not seem an unworthy gamble...
Most of the team appreciates the humor as Mack explained, "Coglin will come down to the pool dressed in a pimp's outfit or big ski boots and everyone will just...
...That night we drove into Manhattan. I can assure you I never saw such joy in a big city. I can look back at one day when there was joy and happiness. I don't think you coulda got mugged in the subway that day," Nelson said...
...gamble backfired on Callaghan. Some people backed Callaghan's plan because they want Scottish control in government and see devolution as the way to do it. But many opposed devolution, either because they dislike big government and the prospect of higher taxes or because they actually want more self-governance but think that this particular plan is a paltry concession from Westminster that will be used as an excuse to ignore future requests for more autonomy. They felt the bill was designed more to help Callaghan and his failing party than to help Scotland...
...professional musician for 40 of his fifty-odd years, Byard's background is a panorama of jazz experiences, all at a high level. He was part of the heyday of the big bands of Herb Pomeroy and Maynard Ferguson (this was Maynard's hot '50s group, not the bubblegum combo he leads today.) Byard left the Ferguson band to spend five years working in an entirely different context--the celebrated Jazz Workshop led by bassist Charles Mingus. After leaving Mingus. Byard spent several years working as a solo pianist and, significantly, filling in on piano for the Ellington band when...