To Rabbi Schonfeld, the free exercise of religion includes the ability to set standards for worship, ritual and religious law, and to ensure that only rabbis committed to those standards lead congregations.
If you were to believe everything they say, all schools have "fantastic children", "enthusiastic colleagues" and are "committed to high standards".
Jeffrey R. Amann, general counsel at Siebel, said: "As a company, we have always been committed to high standards of corporate governance and disclosure practices.
It said in a statement: "As a company, we are committed to high standards of governance and we take our regulatory obligations extremely seriously.
"Therefore," the guidelines continue, "they should be committed to high standards of conduct and to support the positive and unique role served by those at the firm whose responsibilities are related to compliance or legal functions".
Public affairs practitioners such as those who belong to member agencies of the Association of Professional Political Consultants APPCC), as listed in Mr Jenkins' article, are professionals, committed to high standards of behaviour and compliant with clear rules on transparency.
Because the company chose to design Popfly using a Microsoft Web graphics and animation technology called Silverlight, it will be treated with suspicion by an Internet universe that is increasingly committed to open standards.
Mr. Condo, a draftsman of considerable skill and a painter committed to classical standards of discipline and decorum, declares affinities to both the world of modern American pop culture and the traditions of the old masters.
