Word: standard
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Dates: during 2000-2000
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...Equal protection," the standard by which Florida recounts were declared not ready for prime time, is something of a joke if one applies it to voting methods in the counties across the nation...
...board meeting a week before the election, the candidates made a "gentlemen's agreement" to focus on expanding the base of the club by "recruiting" those who had interest in the club and its activities. Porter, whom Lewis singled out by name, went even further to suggest a higher standard, asking that only members who attended at least one club function be allowed to vote. Ultimately, however, it was determined by all in attendance that, in fairness to all candidates, such a change would have to be instituted next year, before the start of the election process. Judging...
...back on the situation of the early 20th century where electricity was a luxury of the rich? There was a reason that President Franklin D. Roosevelt '04 undertook the Rural Electrification Project. He believed that electricity was not simply an amusement but rather a tool that could improve the standard of living of the American people...
...list is exercise. Twice a week is just not good enough. The standard minimum recommendation--working out for 30 to 60 minutes three or four times a week--is for people who don't have a history of heart trouble. Gone are the days when doctors advised heart patients to limit their physical activity for fear of adding more stress on the heart. Dozens of studies have shown that heart patients need to work their heart muscles more, not less. Aerobic exercise (walking, jogging and cycling) are generally the most beneficial, but weight lifting has recently been found to help...
...real culprit in this election is the antiquated and ineffective technology used to tabulate votes. We need to fix the problem. Congress could suggest a standard ballot and voting equipment. This polarized society that we have been drawn into by our political "leaders" is counterproductive. We are Americans, first and foremost. JAMES R. CLARK Waldo...