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Word: properly (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 2000-2000
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...idea was to shred the creature's DNA, sequence each of the millions of tiny fragments, then (the hard part) reassemble the sequences in their proper order. Critics argued that it was too difficult a task, and the project failed to get federal funding. But within a year TIGR published the bacterial genome--the first free-living organism to be fully sequenced...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Gene Mapper | 12/25/2000 | See Source »

...spend millions on political campaigns but refuse to invest in modern, voter-friendly universal ballot machines? In 2001 the President and Congress should immediately address the voting process so that a tainted election can never happen again. Spending money to implement a proper nationwide voting system is much more important than wasting billions of dollars on an unworkable missile-defense system. PAUL L. WHITELEY SR. Louisville...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Dec. 18, 2000 | 12/18/2000 | See Source »

...therefore are insufficient." This argument suggests that aspirin should be banned because of the risk of Reye's syndrome and airplanes should be grounded because of risk of a crash. Buffer zones between fields and separate processing facilities can keep genetically-modified crops completely separate from other crops. With proper care, GMOs can be completely controlled...

Author: By Jonathan H. Esensten, | Title: The Myth of Frankenfoods | 12/12/2000 | See Source »

...with the way vote certification proceeded in Florida was the total lack of uniform balloting. Because voting procedures differed from county to county, "certification" after the vote required a different response in each county. In some, the situation demanded a simple hand count of mechanically tallied ballots to ensure proper operation of machines. In others, a committee of experts had to be called in to scrutinize "dimples" on index-card-sized sheets of paper, to assess voter intent. In a national election, there simply isn't a reason why procedures should not to be as uniform as possible across...

Author: By Benjamin D. Grizzle, | Title: Convenient, Reliable Internet Voting | 12/11/2000 | See Source »

...women's track team has had no shortage of inspirational performances. Junior thrower Nicky Grant competed last Saturday, despite breaking her toe in a weight room mishap. The toe made it impossible for her to throw with proper technique...

Author: By David R. De remer, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: W. Track Seeks Title Repeat in Indoor Season | 12/8/2000 | See Source »

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