Word: optimum
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...late summer the G's observed that Gusev's habits had changed. He parked and reparked a Russian-embassy car with diplomatic plates, apparently looking for an optimum position for an antenna concealed, as it turned out, in a Kleenex box on his dashboard. Once satisfied, he got out and appeared to be working a remote-control device hidden in his suit. All this led the FBI to conclude--correctly, as events proved--that he had planted some sort of short-range low-frequency device and was settling down to monitor...
...publicity generated by listeria outbreaks in the past will prompt manufacturers to quickly follow the Agriculture Department?s recommendations. Last year, for example, 21 people died and more than 100 fell sick from a listeria contamination that prompted a recall of some Sara Lee meat products. For optimum food safety, says Horowitz, thorough cooking of all meats -- not just pre-cooked meats -- is the most effective way to get rid of disease-causing bacteria that may have gotten past a plant inspection. "That means reheat hot dogs," she says, "don?t serve red meat rare, and make sure poultry...
...effects. It's important to remember, says Horowitz, that problems often don't appear in new foods until a lot of pepole have eaten them for prolonged periods. But even if the fallout is minimal, "stuffing yourself with a food product that may lower cholesterol will not grant you optimum health," she says. The best medicine is still the one that most Americans are constantly trying to avoid -- self-discipline. "The best thing for health," says Horowitz, "is to reduce fat intake, generally eat right and exercise...
...Owning and cultivating a lawn became a fabulous new way for the social elite to compete in the conspicuous consumption of leisure. A great deal of money was required to buy the materials, hire a designer and planters, and have either gardeners or animals shave it down to its optimum length. When the upper echelons of colonial society returned from their European travels with news of the latest in fashion, food, and home decor, they brought the lawn with them--it came from Old to New England with all its attendant symbolism...
...true that Tercentenary Theatre is an optimum location to appeal to large masses of the student body at once. Students continuously Sever to Widener to the Yard on the hour for a majority . But at the same time, we are doing just that: running from one section back to our dorm rooms or off to grab a "fly-by" lunch before our next class. Rarely do we even pause to peruse the updated kiosks or study posted flyers. If we pay such little attention to humorous brightly colored posters, why would we be any more responsive to the monotone...