A current example is the way interest groups support studies on global climate change, or radiation from cellular phone antennas, when these studies are in line with their interests.
Political scientists have suggested that voters use simplified heuristics based on the positions of familiar parties to infer how a proposed policy will affect them and to cast a vote in line with their interests and values.
I say reasonably, because it seems in line with their interests, but I should say I don't like the apparent intention, clearly an expansion of surveillance powers that overcomes one of very few internationally secure modes of communication.
The workshop model gave the participants an opportunity to influence the planning of the meeting in line with their interests and needs.
Mr Leese and his colleagues have shown an impressive pragmatism in lining up their interests with George Osborne's increasingly serious-looking plan of strengthening the cities of the north.
Their profiles are usually pretty simple – no more than two or three lines listing their interests, and not cringe at all".
For many workers, the only thing the Conservatives really have to offer is whatever they seem to add to the "bottom line": their immediate material interests.
Away from the keyboard, people are often urged to find soulmates by going to lectures and classes and events that line up with their interests; even the most dedicated bar cruiser would probably choose a joint that attracted like-minded types – a place where she wasn't likely to feel out of place or awkward or threatened.
Another set of recommendations for reducing the number of dropouts is focused on the need to improve the process of assigning students to training programs that line up with their interests and needs.
Most of my Mississippi Democratic friends, white and black, like Cochran because he's brought home the bacon for decades and has developed strong ties with the black community over the years, even though his votes rarely line up with their interests.
We think people achieve the greatest impact (and have the most fun) finding an issue they're passionate about and getting involved in a way that lines up with their interests and skills.
