Word: methodically
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...ultimate eighth of an inch of John Doe's hammer throw or broad jump is to be entered in the records at all," says Dr. Kirkpatrick. "it would seem sensible to try to get it down correctly. ... In all cases where adequate data are at hand the method of redress is by simple arithmetic, in conjunction with two or three venerable formulas. . . . The labors of Newton and Copernicus have been complete for some time now, but news sometimes seems to travel slowly in precisely those quarters where it is significant...
...second method by which the trunk weight can be transferred until it rests over the forward foot, is called the suction step. This suction step, which starts from the same straight foot-forward position, is not the work of the backward leg, but makes the transference of the weight the task of the front leg. The forepart or ball, of the forward foot (heel raised) must be implanted upon the floor, and must 'grip' the floor so firmly that the forward leg is able, by means of this firm 'grip,' to draw the trunk forward...
...mind to import a dry style of my own from Europe," he declared when questioned about his plans. "I am more concerned with showing the method of approach to architecture." The eminent German architect asserted that he would like to stress the practical element in design here, since modern architecture is becoming more and more interrelated with the problems of actual construction...
Shavitch calls his new method Synchro-Opera. He says he is a "synchronizer" rather than a conductor. Since his demonstration has been a success, he will be authorized to train 20 "synchronizers" for opera companies to tour the Soviet Union. Traveling light and cheaply, each company will need only 20 singers, film & sound producing devices, simple scenery. In time Shavitch hopes to put the scenery as well as the sound on films...
...general, the modifications in the tutorial system approved by the Faculty Council follows the plan which the Department of History has already put into effect this year. As stated by that Department. "Two distinct plans of study and instruction with appropriate difference in the method of examination' have been adopted 'in recognition of the general opinion that all students are not equally capable (or desirous) of profiting by tutorial instruction as compared to course instruction...