New polls show that Danes have turned decidedly negative on the euro as their Sept. 28 referendum approaches, a serious blow to proponents of the single currency, who hope to expand its domain to include other European nations, especially Britain.
Many think it a desideratum in metaethical theorizing that a candidate theory be consistent with all or most normative theories actually defended by serious normative ethical proponents.
All good news for the A.R.T., it would seem, but some proponents of serious theatrical aesthetics and the avant-garde say its newfound popularity poses questions for theaters and universities broadly.
The measure has a serious purpose, according to its proponents.
If smart gun proponents are really serious about saving lives, they'll quit wasting time on a doomed quest for a quick technological fix to a nasty set of social problems, and instead focus their efforts on changes that could actually save lives.
Caterpillar, which now sells more than $400 million worth of tractors, excavators, backhoe loaders, diesel engines and other machinery annually in China, called counterfeiting a "serious problem" but is a vocal proponent of improved trade relations with the Chinese.
We now know that Lillian Gilbreth, an early proponent of scientific management, had serious doubts about the movement she helped proselytize.
Some firms may find that the rise in their debt ratios puts them in breach of covenants on their existing borrowings, pushing them into serious difficulties.However, the SEC and other proponents of reform also have some good arguments.
Johan Reinhard, 60, an archaeologist and anthropologist who holds the title of explorer in residence at National Geographic, is a proponent of vigorous exploration combined with serious scientific research.
But the proponents of the new alternatives are serious.
