Word: certain
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...idea of noble blood is an anachronism that most of us would willingly ditch as we enter a new millennium. But there is a certain nobility in the independence of the Lords. The hereditary peers owe their position to no living person. They are therefore free to think and act as they choose. In British public life,which is heavily dominated by political parties, that is a valuable asset...
...began, like most neophyte collectors who have a bundle to spend, with the easy, lovable stuff: Impressionism, and specifically Renoir. But rather than dive in at the deep end of the art market on his own--a certain prelude to drowning--Wynn found himself a guide in William Acquavella, 60, a closemouthed and formidably well-connected New York private dealer whose stockroom is one of the best in the U.S. Acquavella impressed on Wynn that in the art market, there are no bargains: he would have to pay top dollar for top works. The big test of this came with...
...show at Avalon October 14. Never a typical "alternative" or "pop" band, TMBG has defied categorization in its decade-plus career. From their humble beginnings with songs that referenced Menudo, toddler highways and a pet dog's suicide, to their newest ditties about worms and dead guys, it's certain TMBG have not forgotten their quirky roots...
...reduce these hate crimes from happening" is not for homosexuals to hide "behind closed doors," but through education and awareness. No matter how "morally reprehensible and wrong" certain people perceive homosexuality to be, all Americans, whether gay, straight or bisexual, are entitled to equal protection, freedom of expression and a life without discrimination. ALEXIS J. LOEB...
...minor work, secondary to some greater artistic creation? Modern audiences are so used to hearing this piece by itself, that we forget it was meant to summarize the important themes of a play and to warm up the audience. Even if at times the orchestra's execution lacked a certain precision, Hogwood's interpretation gave credence to the label "overture" and prepared the audience, and the orchestra as well, for the rest of the concert...