During recent periods in which several major weather extremes occurred, the trapping and strong amplification of particular waves — like «wave seven» (which has seven troughs and crests spanning the globe)-- was indeed observed. (sciencedaily.com)
The sale has made particular waves in the past several days following the auction house's announcement of an astronomical $ 150 million pre-sale estimate for Amedeo Modigliani's Nu Couché (Sur le Côté Gauche), a 1917 painting by the master modernist that is already being trumpeted as the new auction record holder for his work, based on the estimated price and fees alone. (artobserved.com)
Passionate and preservation - minded, Ms. Radle and Mr. Wilson both have degrees in urban planning and are emblematic of a particular wave of development here. (nytimes.com)