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fair and focused
The state legislature endorsed the fair, with the proviso that it would produce at least four permanent buildings, and that any state monetary contribution would be focused mainly on those buildings.
Finally, a fair amount of controversy between communist and anti-communist Christians is focused on the many economic parables told by Jesus – including the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25: 14 – 30 ( a " talent " was a form of money ).
:* Computer expo, a trade fair focused on computers and electronics
The policy ensures that bid distribution remains fair, that pledge education remains focused on platonic fraternal bonding, and that the risk of sexual harassment is virtually eliminated.
Previous efforts to create fair transplantation policies had focused on patients currently on the transplantation waiting list.
Although these claims have not been supported, there currently is a fair amount of research focused on the medicinal properties of this plant focusing on its use as an antioxidant, anti-hypoglycemic agent, immune system modulator, etc.
Originally the fair focused on the sale of horses, cattle and the hiring of servants.
His work has primarily focused on combining Marxism and capitalism in an attempt to make modern economic systems more " fair " and less prone to the " winner takes all " scenario.
The Indie Zine and Label Fair, which had been growing since 1996, was replaced in 2006 by three events: the # POPular Conference, a diy and independent music focused conference ; Halifax Zine Fair, the Atlantic Canada edition of the zine fair and independent publishing event curated by Broken Pencil Magazine ; and a series of art gallery exhibitions stage around town.
The fair remains focused on agriculture ; about 2000 animals are shown each year, and the fastest growing show is horses.

fair and on
Or the mode of love to this fragment by a recent poet: `` Know ye, fair folk who dwell on earth Or shall hereafter come to birth, That here, with dust upon his eyes, Iraj, the sweet-tongued singer, lies.
It sounded like a fair enough invitation, Peter Marshall reflected, and Bang-Jensen must have thought so too, because on the thirteenth, he met the group of three on the thirty-sixth floor of the U.N..
He sees evidence of fair winds for the ten-year Alliance for Progress plan with its emphasis on social reforms.
This problem of fair and equitable assessment of value is a difficult one to solve in that the determination of fair valuation is dependent on local assessors, who in general are non-professional and part-time personnel taking an individualistic approach to the problem.
It is only fair to demand that teachers of courses in English, history, psychology and so on be as well informed in matters of art, especially interior design, as are the art teachers educated in the academic subjects.
With loud huzzahs for the artistic success of the Presbyterian-St. Luke's Fashion show still ringing in her ears, its director, Helen Tieken Geraghty ( Mrs. Maurice P. Geraghty ) is taking off tomorrow on a 56 day world trip which should earn her even greater acclaim as director of entertainment for next summer's International Trade fair.
French, with its silent letters and its heavy use of nasal vowels and elision, may seem to lack much correspondence between spelling and pronunciation, but its rules on pronunciation, though complex, are actually consistent and predictable with a fair degree of accuracy.
Other festivals celebrated here include Carnival, the feast of San Isidro Labrador on 15 May and a crafts and livestock fair called the Nao de China in November.
a good nose, fair skin, bald on the forehead, a good beard, grey eyes .’’
The " Rüeblimärt " is held in the same place on the first Wednesday in November, which is a Carrot fair.
The polygonal walls of the acropolis may still be seen in a fair state of preservation on a circular hill standing about above the little plain of Exarcho ; one gateway remains, and there are also traces of town walls below.
Because the United States Constitution sets no limits on this tripartite authority of administrative agencies, Congress enacted the APA to establish fair administrative law procedures to comply with the constitutional requirements of due process.
Ibsen sent a fair copy of the completed play to his publisher on 15 September 1879.
While there has been a fair amount of scientific research on the psychology of older board games ( e. g., chess, go, mancala ), less has been done on contemporary board games such as Monopoly, Scrabble, and Risk.
:( 1 ) the batter reaches first base ( or any succeeding base ) safely on a fair ball that settles on the ground, that touches a fence before being touched by a fielder or that clears a fence ;
:( 2 ) the batter reaches first base safely on a fair ball hit with such force, or so slowly, that any fielder attempting to make a play with the ball has no opportunity to do so ;
:( 3 ) the batter reaches first base safely on a fair ball that takes an unnatural bounce so that a fielder cannot handle it with ordinary effort, or that touches the pitcher's plate or any base ( including home plate ) before being touched by a fielder and bounces so that a fielder cannot handle the ball with ordinary effort ;
:( 4 ) the batter reaches first base safely on a fair ball that has not been touched by a fielder and that is in fair territory when the ball reaches the outfield, unless in the scorer's judgment the ball could have been handled with ordinary effort ;
A player completes a turn batting when: he strikes out or is declared out before reaching first base ; or he reaches first base safely or is awarded first base ( by a base on balls, hit by pitch, or catcher's interference ); or he hits a fair ball which causes a preceding runner to be put out for the third out before he himself is put out or reaches first base safely ( see also left on base, fielder's choice, force play )

fair and emerging
* In 2002, CalPERS evaluated emerging markets for " evidence of political stability, humane labor laws, a fair and functional legal system and financial transparency "; on the basis of the evaluation, CalPERS placed the Philippines on " probation " for investment.
The fair trade movement claims that the protection of stability in emerging economies by guaranteeing a minimum purchase of goods at prices above those available in the current world markets, can contribute to restoring economic and social balance as well as promote social justice.

fair and new
The new column by Maurice Stans regarding business scandals, is fair and accurate in most respects and his solution to the problem has some merit.
The Egyptian Revolution of 2011, inspired by the recent revolution in Tunisia, forced the resignation of President Mubarak and the Military Junta that succeeded him abrogated the Constitution and promised free and fair elections under a new one.
poor to fair system of open-wire lines, small radiotelephone communication stations, and new microwave radio relay system
‘ We made a peaceful entry into this new country, establishing a reputation for fair trade and decent behaviour ... but gold was our interest and we had traced the rivers and tributaries as far as practicable where conditions and results justified the effort and found nothing worthwhile.
Under the new and current doctrine, a state court may only exert personal jurisdiction over an individual or entity with " sufficient minimal contacts " with the forum state such that the particular suit " does not offend ' traditional notions of fair play and justice.
While still emulating Walt Disney's original idea of showcasing new technology, it is closer to a world's fair than a " community of tomorrow ".
In 1832 Boehm introduced a new conical-bore flute, which achieved a fair degree of success.
While Charles ' administration in his new Kingdom was generally fair and honest, it was also stringent.
The " dream cars " which American automobile manufacturers exhibited at the fair included Cadillac's introduction of its V-16 limousine ; Nash's exhibit had a variation on the vertical ( i. e., paternoster ) parking garage — all the cars were new Nashes ; Lincoln presented its rear-engined " concept car " precursor to the Lincoln-Zephyr, which went on the market in 1936 with a front engine ; Pierce-Arrow presented its modernistic Pierce Silver Arrow for which it used the byline " Suddenly it's 1940!
After the fair, it was placed into storage, and eventually purchased by John Wanamaker for his new Wanamaker's store in Philadelphia.
A US $ 15 million performing-arts program at the fair ranged from a boxing championship to an international twirling competition, but with no shortage of nationally and internationally famous performers, especially at the new Opera House and Playhouse.
Montreal's new mayor, Jean Drapeau, lobbied the Canadian government to try again for the fair, which they did.
Controls were introduced over increases in the rents of council accommodation, a new Rent Act ( introduced in 1965 ) froze the rent for most unfurnished accommodation in the private sector while providing tenants with greater security of tenure and protection against harassment, and a system was introduced whereby independent arbitrators had the power to fix fair rents.
Former U. S. President Jimmy Carter visited Guyana to lobby for the resumption of free elections, and on October 5, 1992, a new National Assembly and regional councils were elected in the first Guyanese election since 1964 to be internationally recognized as free and fair.
The new regime, headed by former defense force commander Gen. Tito Okello ( no relation to Lt. Gen. Olara-Okello ), opened negotiations with Museveni's insurgent forces and pledged to improve respect for human rights, end tribal rivalry, and conduct free and fair elections.
Johnson, who was one of the Act's strongest supporters, called the new law one of the " promises of a century … it proclaims that fair housing for all — all human beings who live in this country — is now a part of the American way of life.
During his remaining years, Leopold spent a fair amount of his time trying to help Nannerl at a distance, as her new marriage situation, involving five apparently ill-educated stepchildren, was apparently not easy.
The new sheriff and his deputy — Rusty of course — have a hard time not just fighting the criminals but also convincing all the farmers who have been wronged by Surrett that mob rule (" Come on, boys, let's take ' em out to the plaza ") is out of the question: When Yancey ( Victor Jory ), one of Surrett's thugs, is in jail, Hatton has to protect him against the furious men outside who, not caring for Yancey's right to a fair trial, want to take the law into their own hands and lynch him right then and there.
And a new fair called the Breathitt Heritage Fair is in October with Douthitt Park hosting booths and singing events.
In the Mets ' new ballpark, Citi Field, there is a food court called the " World's Fare Market " which pays homage to the team's historic connection to the fair.
Later, King John granted Geoffrey Fitz Peter, Earl of Essex permission to hold a fair and market in Kimbolton, as a consequence of which a market place was created, with the existing church at one end and a new castle at the other.
In 1613 a new charter was granted to Edward, Earl of Bedford, changing the market day to Tuesday and establishing a statute fair on 19 September.
However, he met the deadline and fourteen days before the fair announced that the book was ready and no new subscribers to the Praenumeration plan would be accepted.
The draw was to be on 18 April 1735 during the Easter fair, and would have brought new publicity to Zedler.
" In his time the City was made more fair than it had ever been, even in the days of its first glory ; and it was filled with trees and with fountains, and its gates were wrought of mithril and steel, and its streets were paved with white marble ; and the Folk of the Mountain laboured in it, and the Folk of the Wood rejoiced to come there ; and all was healed and made good, and the houses were filled with men and women and the laughter of children, and no window was blind nor any courtyard empty ; and after the ending of the Third Age of the world into the new age it preserved the memory and the glory of the years that were gone ".

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