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...that Israel “might have sincerely believed that” the raid was a strictly defensive maneuver. Meanwhile, revelations from U.S. experts lent credence to this argument. Many State Department and intelligence officials believed that Hussein had obtained sufficient quantities of enriched uranium and specialized equipment to construct a nuclear weapon by the end of 1981—as well as multiple bombs by mid-decade...
Plotkin was struck by the fact that just five days earlier he had been at the top of the World Trade Center at the Windows on the World restaurant, and he remembered how in awe he had been at the time that “humans are able to construct something so magnificent, so tall, so beautiful...
Rather than erecting a barrier that will lead to an abdication of its responsibility—particularly to its female students— the College should provide mandatory training for all Ad Board members, or simply construct a new board that consists of informed, experienced, and highly trained individuals who will be capable and prepared decision-makers...
...other major governments, including Japan, have ratified it, and trading in permits for carbon dioxide, a leading greenhouse gas, is increasing in Europe. In the U.S., many executives who expect eventually to face more rigorous laws are eager to get experience coping with caps. "We really have endeavored to construct a program that will be highly credible and successful--and by success we mean it will reduce greenhouse-gas emissions," says Dale Heydlauff, senior vice president for environmental affairs for American Electric Power and one of Sandor's collaborators. Participation will be voluntary, but firms will be monitored for compliance...
...theater where Kramer entertained with his own stand-up and with tales from Seinfeld-past. He told about how Larry David, the co-creater and writer, ended up working with Jerry and shaping the show’s dark humor. He discussed how the real Kramer actually wanted to construct levels in his apartment (“it’ll be like Ancient Egypt”) and how Larry really ordered Chinese goop to save himself from baldness. In essence, he told how the show about nothing arose from the lives and adventures of three New Yorkers...