Word: reasonableness
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...problem. Consequently, demonstrating the existence of the problem is less important at this time than understanding it, and proposing useful solutions. The MSA report usefully reminds all of us that agreement about creative solutions, not a renewed demonstration of the problem, is called for at this time. For this reason I applaud what they have done and hope for additional constructive reminders in the future...
Even if this enthusiastic claim is true, it is not reason enough to justify last week's patent. The action of the Patent Office in accepting Harvard's application sets a horrible precedent and shows a complete lack of consideration for the sanctity of life--even if that life doesn't happen to be human...
...that the workers do not need a union because Harvard is a good employer. But many workers do not agree, and the high rate of turnover--an average of 26 percent each year--is one indication that not all support staff are satisfied. Many employees say that the reason their co-workers have left, and the reason they consider leaving, is because Harvard is not the kind of workplace that will address their long-term career expectations, such as career advancement, higher salaries, better pensions, more complete health benefits and affordable child care. A union would bargain with the University...
Despite the threat of more fighting, Gorbachev had good reason to be satisfied. Bringing the troops home will mean an end to Soviet casualties -- an estimated 30,000 men killed in action over the past eight years -- and to growing antiwar sentiment in the Soviet Union. More important, Gorbachev hopes the move will help burnish Moscow's international image, which was tarred by Leonid Brezhnev's decision in 1979 to invade Afghanistan in the first place. Thus it was perhaps no coincidence that Gorbachev wanted to see the withdrawal begin before President Reagan arrives in Moscow for a summit meeting...
...moment, explaining just how the bacteria are transmitted is less important than informing people of the risks and how to reduce them. "There's no reason to stop eating eggs -- they are one of the most excellent sources of nutrition," says Dr. Dale Morse of the New York State health department. But, he stresses, eggs should be cooked, because heat destroys salmonella. Recipes that call for fresh raw eggs -- eggnog, Caesar-salad dressing and mayonnaise -- are out. (But packaged varieties of these foods are safe, because commercial producers use pasteurized eggs, which are not commonly available to consumers.) In addition...