This codebook replaced American codesheets which had been in use since the 1780's.

In this manner they viewed traditional aspects of civilization as parts of the legitimate identity of a culture. Consequently, they could interpret religion as one meaningful way for each culture to deal with external reality rather than as a superstitious bastardization of reason.

Mr. Raemisch has gained a reputation as an outspoken reformer and has made clear that he wants to make significant changes. […] Mr. Raemisch's staff members have gotten used to his directness, and to his sudden silences. When he's quiet, that's when he's at his best, because his wheels are turning, said Kellie Wasko, his deputy.

In the opinion of A.E. Fersman, amazonite freely crystallizes from melt in the relatively late geophases of the pegmatite process, but the beginning of its formation belongs to the earlier and high-temperature geophase—the rise of graphic granite.