1.   The bad news for carpetbaggers is that Liverpool Victoria changed its membership criteria in June.

2.   In addition to targets for inflation and deficits, membership criteria include an independent central bank.

3.   Investors seek a reaffirmation that the strict deficit, debt and other membership criteria will be maintained, and governments will strive for budget cuts.

4.   On eBay and most auction sites, individuals must meet membership criteria and are constantly rated by previous buyers.

5.   To invite in Romania now, letting it leapfrog other candidates, including the Balts, would make a mockery of the membership criteria.

6.   Also on Monday, Sezer approved a series of constitutional amendments aimed at meeting European Union membership criteria.

7.   But he said rumors that he would seek a later launch date or a loosening of membership criteria were unfounded.

8.   Germany, Britain and France are among the countries that want more rigorous membership criteria.

9.   He also urged them to work on drafting reforms that would satisfy European Union membership criteria.

10.   Lamoureux said that none of the candidates currently meets the membership criteria.