Ballotina is a French dish made by stuffing boneless meat with various fillings and roasting or braising it. It is often confused with galantine, which is poached and served cold. The filling can be made of additional meat, pâté, or forcemeat, and the dish can be made with chicken, duck, fish, or other meats. It […]
Butterfly voting is a punched card system where candidates and issues appear on both sides with numbered punch marks down the middle. It caused controversy in the 2000 US presidential election in Florida due to its confusing design, which led to misaligned arrows and misinterpreted votes. The layout favored the Republican candidate, leading to accusations […]
Ballot papers are used to cast votes in elections and contain a list of candidates and spaces for voters to indicate their preferences. Some regions have moved to electronic ballots, which has been criticized for security concerns. Voting methods have evolved from public to secret ballots. Different styles of voting exist, and ballot design can […]
In 24 US states, citizens can propose new laws or amend the state constitution through initiatives and referendums. The process involves writing the text of the proposal, submitting it for review, collecting signatures, and filing the paperwork before the deadline. The number of signatures needed depends on the turnout in the last major election. Florida […]
Run-off is a physical exam technique to check for fluid buildup, commonly used in knee exams. Needle aspiration biopsies can provide important information about the nature of fluid accumulations found during the runoff. Treatment depends on the cause, including medication and draining. Run-off is a physical exam technique used by a healthcare provider to check […]
