101.   The IMF is expected to adopt standards for public disclosure of basic economic information so that private investors will be better able to judge how a country is performing.

102.   The new law goes into effect two years after DEC adopts the standards.

103.   The Rome-based Food and Agriculture Organization called for countries to adopt standards for pesticide equipment and farmer training.

104.   The United States recommended that Japan adopt international standards in housing and construction.

105.   The United States has adopted tougher standards for granting asylum, and the Chinese government has cracked down on smuggling rings in China.

106.   The world labor organization adopted international standards Thursday to combat hazards in mining, one of the most dangerous occupations.

107.   This year, the veterans council adopted new standards.

108.   Tougher safety standards are being adopted for helmets and for the fire-resistance of driver clothing.

109.   The proposed hub would adopt national standards allowing easy inter-operability and connectivity.

110.   The report recommends the world adopt common standards that would permit advanced communications networks to link up with the same ease telephone networks now have.