Word: uncertainly
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Boos. "Composers," says Fromm, "are the sources of musical culture; yet their status in the musical world is uncertain. They are professionals without a profession." Fromm's efforts to offset this situation begin rather than end with his individual commissions ($1,000 for a piece by a young unknown, up to $5,000 for one by an established master). He befriends his composers-most often while they are still obscure -keeps in touch with them, sells wine to them. He makes sure that their works get performed and even subsidizes recordings. "There can be no living musical atmosphere...
Among the record 10,000 or so competitors from 123 countries who will gather in Munich this month to celebrate the XX Olympiad of the modern era, there doubtless will be another Biwott. Maybe more than one-which is only one reason why predicting Olympic gold medalists is an uncertain sport. Besides the unknowns who surprise, there are always well-regarded but erratic competitors capable of once-in-a-lifetime feats...
...time the test began, treatment for syphilis was uncertain at best, and involved a lifelong series of risky injections of such toxic substances as bismuth, arsenic and mercury. But in the years following World War II, the PHS's test became a matter of medical morality. Penicillin had been found to be almost totally effective against syphilis, and by war's end it had become generally available. But the PHS did not use the drug on those participating in the study unless the patients asked...
Much of the effect of the movie rests finally on Jon Voight's Ed. Initially withdrawn and uncertain, the characterization takes on strength and clarity as Ed becomes more crucial to the story. Voight captures Ed's turmoil, his spiritual and physical agonies, in a way that confirms his standing as one of our finest young actors...
...progress of new friendship between contrasting governments is obviously bound to be uncertain. Yemen's decision to renew its ties with the U.S. brought howls of outrage from Cairo. Kadar, meanwhile, advised Rogers: "Please remember Hungary's tragic history, its geographical position and its lack of resources." This seemed to mean that even though Budapest seeks closer relations with Washington, it may be forced from time to time to stiffen its attitude in order to appease Moscow...