Word: attraction
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Efforts to contain Lyme disease are under way. In an attempt to disrupt the tick's life cycle, Harvard researchers have developed cardboard tubes containing insecticide-treated cotton that attract nesting mice and keep them bug-free. Meanwhile, work has begun on a vaccine and a urine test that may provide earlier diagnosis than the current blood test. Until a vaccine is available, however, the best protection is wearing long pants tucked into socks when walking in brushy areas -- or even in the backyard...
...with similar victories, Robertson's local organizers were able to attract Iowans who had not been politically involved. A year ago, a crude instruction sheet called the "Christian Political Action List" advised new activists to "hide your strengths" and "pretend to be interested" in general party business. Much of the missionary work was done in evangelical churches, particularly those with Pentecostal practices.* Typical was Debi Nuhn, a teacher who had come 250 miles with her husband Tom and other members of the Word of Life Christian Church. Like Robertson, she said, members of her charismatic congregation were "born-again...
Parfomak said the IFC hopes to attract more national sororities to the campus to encourage the increasing numbers of women to join independent housing groups. There are only two sororities on campus today...
Although Taylor said her "ultimate objective" is to attract more students to community service, she said her immediate goal is to "make sure those people who are now doing community service are getting the best experience possible...
Still, Hart was undoubtedly heartened as he proved he could attract an audience that does not demand further titillation about his private life. By this weird route, he may have stumbled onto the campaign he has always dreamed of: a high-minded dialogue with the voters, devoid of ritual handshakes, insincere smiles and meddlesome aides. As he moves from disgrace toward dignity, Hart may come to relish the joy of speaking his mind with the perfect freedom of a man who has nothing left to lose...