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...example electrical power problems are common, and food shortages have developed as the RSA runs out of cash for Progress re-supply rockets. On the bright side, the cash-poor Russian space program is still the world's most powerful and versatile, with a first class base of technical know-how and a corps of dedicated personnel. The money from NASA and other foreign contractors is keeping the RSA alive, but a serious crisis lies ahead if the situation does not improve. The fact that the Russians have recently executed a number of complicated spacefaring operations demonstrates the high quality...
While Britain has lost its edge in manufacturing and rock music, it is still the world leader in ceremonies and formal occasions. Disney has the know-how to export this skill. Royal trumpeters, flag wavers, standard-bearers, etc., could be leased to governments and companies for annual meetings and other events. The royal flatware and dinnerware could be rented out for notable weddings. Speaking of nuptials, it's a shame Britain missed the pay-per-view potential of Charles and Di's. It's not too late to put together a TV deal for the divorce proceedings, but Disney...
...with a plan. Senior officials told Time that some private company, most likely MPRI, which has done work for the Croats, will train the Bosnians, who will be freshly outfitted with hundreds of tons of new weapons provided by the U.S. and its allies. "MPRI has got the know-how and the track record in the Balkans," says a senior Pentagon official...
Ehrlich was chosen Sunday in the first half of PBHA's annual elections. PBHA executives said Ehrlich was chosen despite the fact that he is a senior because they wanted to make sure the new president has the experience and political know-how to guide the organization through the tough times it faces in dealing with the College administration...
...example, was able to address the American public without traditional media filters. Timely infomercials, town hall meetings, and television talk-show appearances sparked grass-roots efforts which got him on the ballot in all 50 states. Savvy media consultants, pollsters, and other political experts-for-hire have the know-how to rapidly build the necessary organizational structure. Then add to this mix new political tools such as 1-800-numbers, direct mail, and the Internet, and what results is a dramatic dilution of the effect of regional politics and party machinery...