Word: fasted
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...propping up; what he really needed was to be told the facts of life." The facts: if he wanted to retain even a semblance of power, he would have to find some way to accommodate his more moderate opponents by moving toward the establishment of democratic institutions. By standing fast for so long, he united the opposition behind its most militant faction, which will settle for no less than his ouster...
Ford last month jacked up prices on all its big cars, including its fast-selling Thunderbirds (by $128) and behemoth Lincolns (by $267). To encourage small-car sales, Ford left intact the prices on its fuel-efficient but slow-selling Pintos and Bobcats...
...opportunities he takes on the fervor, if not the glamour, of George C. Scott playing Patton. Sperry expects the 1980s to be an era of tremendous growth, nourished by technology just beginning to emerge from the labs. In five years, computers will be at least twice as fast and capacious as they are today; new airline navigation projects will make travel much safer. Most important, says Lyet, there is large opportunity, fed by need, for U.S. companies to expand exports...
...Second Generation, Fast...
...Africa to South Carolina, released in 1976, is highly political in content and feverish in rhythm. Secrets manages to strike a balance between these two modes of music. All of their albums include a track about a revolution; in "Third World Revolution," the blend of drums, tenor saxophone and fast-paced lyrics account for the only track reminiscent of the South Africa to South Carolina album. "Better Days Ahead," a mellow reflection of Bridges, also serves to achieve the balance in Secrets...