Word: preciousness
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...decision, uncovered two weeks ago, to allow the University to accept equity in start-up companies who themselves make profits by exploiting research performed at Harvard. When our discoveries benefit society, we are pleased to share this knowledge. Yet in a society that puts a high price tag on precious information, that we should be able to own the fruits of out labor is self-evident. Considerations remain, however, as to the type of fruit which is to be planted in our laboratories; how the university orchard is to be distributed for purposes of experimentation; and who exactly benefits from...
Bosomefi finally sparks his mother's fury when be gives the Governor a precious family heirloom which honors the spirit of his ancestors. After a confrontation with his mother, be realizes his transgressions, but the 'natives' are not willing to accept him, and the British feel that be is acting rebellious. Overall, Ansah creates a riveting film, but be should have felt compelled to cut certain explicitly violent scenes which ruin the eloquence of "Heritage Africa...
...first political assassination in the nation's short history left Israelis in utter shock. First there was the prospect of a Jew killing a Jew. In a land where every Jewish life is counted precious, there could be no greater horror. And when the victim was also the Prime Minister whose brave policies of peace have torn the populace in two, the act seemed almost literally unthinkable. The assassin had apparently been driven by the simplistic idea that if he could kill this one man, he could kill the whole process of peace. The true tragedy would...
...policy] does not apply to the Yard because common areas are so precious and easily overrun by students looking for convenient, central meeting areas," Lewis said...
...think about him anymore. At best, he is a very lucky man, and at worst, he is a disgusting murderer. If all went well, he would realize that the majority of Americans will always see him as both, and he would retreat into permanent seclusion to enjoy his precious freedom...