It would include a modicum of subsidy, on research into technologies that are still a long way from being marketable, such as carbon capture and storage.
Like Robert A. M. Stern, whose shingle-style houses, eclectic academic buildings and commercial structures have made him at this point probably the American master of evocative architecture, Mr. Gund is smart enough to know how to mix his details well, and include a modicum of eccentricity to make the whole place feel a little more real and a little less pat.
I have tried to include a modicum of explanation for each audience while avoiding over-explanation for either.
That includes a modicum of deference to presidential nominees — after all, they advise, but the president nominates.
At a meeting with the king in mid-July, he is understood to have laid down some minimal conditions, including a modicum of political reforms, in return for the $220m-300m 220m-300m iSwazilandd to have requested.
His characteristically secular world view belonged to an era of quiet assimilation, or, more accurately, accommodation (which includes a modicum of deference), when German Jews had become, at least in their own minds, well integrated into German society.
Finally, the commitment of staff to the organisation – an important element in implementation process – was felt to include an implicit modicum of cynicism or lack of conviction about the extent and nature of organisational support to see through the changes required.
Since the site went up, Karyn says she has received e-mails and donations from around the world, including Norway, Australia and South Africa, along with a modicum of fame: she reports that a movie studio (she won't say which) has already contacted her about acquiring the rights to her story.
The idea of social citizenship put forward by T. H. Marshall in 1949 was based around social rights which included the 'right to a modicum of economic welfare and security'.
Cheap classics with a modicum of performance include the 1971-72 Fiat 124 Spider, 124 Coupe, and Bertone-bodied X1/9.
