Word: partially
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Using slides to illustrate his 90 minute presentation, Sagan said that following a nuclear war the earth would experience a dramatic drop in intercontinental temperatures, the partial destruction of the ozone layer, and the virtual ceasing of photosynthesis of green plants in the northern hemisphere...
...sect that broke away from Islam in the 11th century. They are angry both because they have never had a fair share of political power in Lebanon and because the Christian militias moved forcibly into their mountainous region as soon as the Israeli forces had staged a partial withdrawal from Lebanon almost two months ago. Equally resentful of the Marines' presence are the Shi'ite Muslims, who are also fighting for a greater share of political power. The recent sniping deaths of U.S. Marines are believed to have been the work of Shi'ites who live in the squalid neighborhoods...
...month the two were married. She said her job at Seagram, developing a strategic plan for its wine business, culminated last month with Seagram's announcement of plans to buy Coca-Cola's Wine Spectrum division for about $200 million. But Cunningham's efforts to take partial credit for the purchase were met with skepticism from some industry observers. Moreover, Seagram Chairman Edgar Bronfman says of the purchase in an interview in the Oct. 15 issue of Impact, a trade publication: "It was my idea." But Cunningham brushed aside those criticisms. Said she: "The plan has taken...
...these twin social problems to remote regions of Siberia. The CIA report also notes, "Forced labor is thus likely to become a more important means of relieving serious manpower shortages, particularly in inhospitable areas." Even more sinister, Vietnamese and other Asians form a growing contingent of slave laborers, a partial "payment" of Vietnam's huge debt to the Soviet Union...
...first step, and only as a first step, Kennedy decided to impose a partial blockade, or quarantine, on Cuba, stopping all shipments of offensive weapons-missiles, warheads, missile launching equipment, bombers and bombs...