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...Gulf oil, however, is not likely to occur. At this point Iraq is interested in making money through small price increases, not in sending the industrialized world into an economic crisis. Saddam needs funds to rebuild his economy in the aftermath of the Iran-Iraq War and to strengthen his position as the new superpower of the Arab world. The current price inflation at the gas pump, after all, owes more to the U.N. sanctions and blockade--and to oil company profiteering--than to Iraqi manipulation of the crude oil market...
...agreement boosted De Beers' efforts to strengthen its domination of the worldwide market for uncut diamonds. De Beers already controls 80% of the global trade, and the deal could pressure any restive members to remain within the cartel. The pact with the Soviet Union, which competes with Botswana for the title of No. 1 diamond producer, will raise De Beers' market share to at least...
Jerusalem, however, appears to be well locked in already. Shamir's | government came to power formally committed to "strengthen, broaden and develop" Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip. Its platform also insists that Arabs living in East Jerusalem will not be allowed to vote in the elections in the occupied territories that Shamir has proposed...
...routine which has become almost second nature over the last five months, the City Council Monday night voted to restore a controversial city law to strengthen enforcement of rent control laws, despite virulent objections from a vocal lobby of small landlords...
FRAMES. Whether carrying Greg LeMond in a Tour de France alpine climb or a suburban parent with a child in tow, bicycle frames undergo incredible stress, especially where the hollow tubular pieces are joined. For decades, engineers struggled to strengthen frames while making them lighter. That task seemed impossible until manufacturers turned to materials used for jet fighters and missiles. Frames constructed of aluminum, titanium, carbon fiber and various metal combinations have proved to be stronger, stiffer, more shock absorbent and lighter than steel ones. The popular Kestrel frames from Cycle Composites, based in Watsonville, Calif., are made of molded...