Word: excessive
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...only the start of Boroffice's ambitious plans. A communications satellite designed to give even remote villagers access to the Internet is scheduled to be launched next year, and a second observation satellite is planned for 2009. To make the space program self-sustaining, Nigeria wants to sell excess bandwidth to other nations; a United Arab Emirates-- based company reportedly has already signed a $250 million deal. "I'm very passionate about space technology, says Boroffice, 57, a former biology professor. "I see what it has done in India, and I want to do the same in Nigeria...
...Edwards says she thinks the excess media attention paid to the children of politicians can be unwarranted...
...market-friendly economic polices may overlook his repeated pledges to help Le Pen voters "out of their ghetto" and into his camp, Moscovici warns that the hard-right lean will repel most people who supported Bayrou. "Sarkozy reminds me of Berlusconi," Moscovici comments. "The Italian right forgave him every excess, the Italian center fled...
...uses are reminiscent of cubism, but the depth that is created sets his work apart from artists more traditionally associated with the movement. The exhibit is well constructed and provides an important visual diary of Léger’s artistic development without distracting the viewer with excess. The introductory text succinctly provides the necessary context for laypeople to understand the significance of the series. The second, retrospective-based room is a valuable addition that makes the exhibit more comprehensive and educational. Arranged chronologically and including works up through Léger’s time in New York...
...pasta, shampoo, wine, lotions) already manufactured on a small scale in Bolivia. The first of three state-run coca processing factories is currently under construction, with a view to turning 4,000 tons of coca into tea each year. At the same time, his government pledges ongoing eradication of excess coca, and strengthening of controls on narco-trafficking...