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...story of Libya is different," he says. "We have a strong leadership--that is obvious." And thanks to $20 billion in foreign reserves from the country's existing oil business, Seif goes on, "we don't lack cash. We don't need capital." But Libya does need modern technological know-how and experienced manpower--the kinds of resources that big outside oil firms can provide. "We are strong enough to bargain," says Seif, who knows how valuable his country's crude is to the West. Who will command the upper hand in the negotiations remains to be seen. But with...
With Robinson providing plenty of know-how and skilled play, the rookie Hallion will contribute with her own dazzling talent. Coaches gushed about Hallion’s performance in a scrimmage against Bentley College...
...Seoul insists its scientists were not conducting weapons research and that it has fully disclosed its activities. But there is nagging evidence that the country has for decades periodically carried out clandestine experiments to gain know-how that would allow it to quickly develop atomic weapons, specifically through the production of plutonium and enrichment of uranium. (Much of the controversy surrounding Iran's nuclear program concerns efforts to enrich uranium.) Although those radioactive elements can be found in peaceful nuclear programs (with 19 reactors supplying 40% of its electricity, South Korea relies heavily on nuclear power), Seoul agreed...
...Duke has done, we chose instead to develop principles that would last throughout the next few generations as Harvard develops Allston. Under the guidance of students, faculty, and administrators, the specific indicators and goals can adapt to incorporate improved technologies and knowledge about sustainability, as well as the know-how of Harvard staff implementing the principles...
...college-centric features. (And Friendster itself was an imitation of other sites before it.) Though thefacebook and ConnectU boast improvements like multiple profiles and the ability to display class schedules to facilitate study group formation, the bottom line is that neither is very original. Zuckerberg had the know-how and put in the time to make thefacebook happen when it did. And nobody else can take credit for that...