Word: allowable
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...result of this inaction, the Council introduced the "I don't know" response (referring to whether or not to boycott CRR), in order to accommodate the lack of viable information. Initially, this clause seems reasonable, for it allows voters not interested in the issues to allow for a more rational vote. And about 20 per cent of the voters exercised this option...
...solve this problem, the last three years have brought us the "fish scale" bottom which, as its name implies, is a large tractive area (usually the entire ski bottom) resembling fish scales that allow the ski to slide forward but not backward...
...Carter, "I clearly intend to be involved in the determination of what the U.S. negotiating strategy will be." Thus, while Vance will not completely abandon Kissinger's balance-of-power approach to foreign affairs, he will shun Kissinger's highly personalized style of diplomacy. Vance intends to allow U.S. negotiators to go as far as they can on their own, then have them bring the problems to him and Carter for resolution. Said he: "If it becomes necessary, I will be involved. But the primary responsibility will be with the negotiator. He or she will have the responsibility...
...Palestinian posture is potentially more dangerous. Israel intends never to allow guerrillas in southern Lebanon again. From there the Palestinians mounted their raids across the border and fired rockets into Israeli settlements. To forestall threats of repeat attacks, the Israelis took advantage of the war in Lebanon to establish a strong anti-Palestinian force of Christians and Shiite Moslems in the border area, supported by Israeli patrols...
...dotted net, a white ball and oblong bars representing racquets on the screen. By twiddling their control knobs, players can drive, volley and angle shots without sweat or risk to tendon. Fast reflexes are demanded, however. As the game progresses, some units automatically speed up the ball; others allow the players to set the pace as well as select the length of game (from 2 to 20 minutes). The screen keeps score. Pong and other games emit an exultant plonk! or ping! when the player smites the ball (losers supply their own Nastase noises). They can also be used...