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Electoral reform is not as simple as it looks.
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Richard S. Katz is Professor of Political Science at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. He has published widely on electoral systems and on political parties. His most recent book is Democracy and Elections, published by Oxford University Press.
The spate of recent proposals for changing Canada's electoral system, including those in this issue, reflect a discontent with the Canadian electoral system for reasons apparent in the 1997 election results. The Liberals formed a majority government on the basis of only 38.4 percent of the vote, and only 18 MPs ...
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Ada gains disciples; jobs will follow; DoD and commercial Ada applications should spur hiring. (Defense Department; includes related articles on Department of Defense Ada projects and jobs for Ada software engineers)
Magazine article from: EDN
; Ada gains disciples; jobs will follow Although job opportunities for Ada software engineers will be limited at least through the...the commercial market, which in the past has resisted Ada. For the past decade, the DoD has "required," albeit...
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Ada: the better language for embedded applications. (computer programming language)
Magazine article from: Journal of Electronic Defense
; Ada: The Better Language for Embedded Applications DOD Directive 3405.1 established Ada as the standard high-level language suitable for embedded computer systems. The Ada mandate reads: The Ada programming language...
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ADA Affirms Benefits of ADA-Accepted Antimicrobial Mouth Rinses and Toothpastes, Fluoride Mouth Rinses.
PR Newswire
; ...75 years, the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance program has helped consumers...toothbrushes and floss are well-known products in the ADA Seal of Acceptance program. Recently, the ADA's Council on Scientific Affairs highlighted...
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ADA growing in DOD, and commercial DP? (ADA programming language, Department of Defense)
Magazine article from: Software Magazine
; ADA GROWING IN DOD, AND COMMERCIAL DP? Five F-20s...less likely by deft use of the Department of Defense Ada programming language for embedded systems, such as navigation and weapons. "Ada gives the military a standard such that, with 15...
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Ada: the better language for embedded applications. (computer program language) (Electronic Warfare Design Engineers' Handbook)
Magazine article from: Journal of Electronic Defense
; ADA: THE BETTER LANGUAGE FOR EMBEDDED APPLICATIONS Dod Directive 3405.1 established Ada as the standard hig-level language suitable for embedded computer systems. The Ada mandate reads: The Ada programming language...
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Ada use still crippled, says GAO. (Government Accounting Office criticizes Department of Defense handling of language mandate)
Magazine article from: EDN
; Ada use still crippled, says GAO WASHINGTON, DC--The lack...basing their system software and applications programs on Ada, says the US Government Accounting Office (GAO). Ada is the DoD's mandated high-order programming language...
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Ada Core Ships GNAT Compiler for Windows NT and OpenNT.
Business Wire
; ...April 20, 1998-- Fully Conforming Ada 95 Compiler for Windows NT Provides UNIX to...And Support for UNIX Features Using OpenNT Ada Core Technologies, Inc. (ACT), provider of the GNAT Ada 95 compiler and Softway Systems, Inc...
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ADA could have huge impact in disability ins. (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990)
Magazine article from: National Underwriter Life & Health-Financial Services Edition
; ADA Could Have Huge Impact On Disability Ins...Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (or "ADA" as the act is usually identified) is precisely...public will become increasingly aware of the ADA. This new law has phased-in effective dates...
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ADA (American dollars for attorneys). (opinion on Americans with Disabilities Act)
Magazine article from: Paraplegia News
; ...hearing about the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). It's as if ADA has come to the rescue of the disabled community, and...seminar series for people with disabilities has its ADA lecture. They are encouraged to rise up and be counted...
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ADA projects.(Americans with Disabilities Act )(Directory)
Magazine article from: The Exceptional Parent
; ...assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws to school districts, employers...with rights and responsibilities under the ADA. The centers are a central, comprehensive resource on ADA issues in employment, public services, transportation...
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