A filtering mechanism was introduced that screened out single minor convictions or cautions.
The Gene Wettstone Award, given to the top Penn State gymnast, was introduced that year.
In 1888 a moderate tariff was introduced that was gradually raised in the following years.
5.51pm GMT Andrew Wright says the regulator is introducing the "most significant reforms" since competition was introduced that will make a real difference to consumers and suppliers.
In April a genetic test was introduced that can also identify people with an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
When the supreme court began operating in 2009, a new application procedure was introduced that seemed to encourage the candidature of non-judges.
In an effort to combat an increase in the numbers of new designer drugs, a recent bill was introduced that would ban all new psychoactive substances.
In January a new bill was introduced that would at least insist that customers whose data has been filched must be told.
In 1947 a method (described in the section The simplex method) was introduced that turned out to solve practical problems efficiently.
And, on October 15th, far-reaching new legislation was introduced that will strengthen substantially Canada's laws against terrorist activities and financing.
On the face of it, snooker is a fairly individual sport, yet during the popularity boom of the 1980s, a new concept was introduced that would change this outlook.
