Iraq constructed centrifuges (which spin uranium to extract the U-235 used in a bomb) before the Gulf War so has the knowledge to do this again.

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The Russians perfected a far less energy-hogging method that uses centrifuges to spin the uranium hexafluoride at 50, 000rpm so that heavier u-238 separates from lighter u-235.

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While many analysts feel Vivendi will most likely spin off its U.S.-based media assets, like Universal Music and film studios, others speculate the firm may well elect to unload its utility holdings.

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Despite their defensive efforts at self-congratulatory 'spin-control, ' this episode is but the latest example of the diminution of U.S. power and influence in foreign affairs during the Bush Administration's tenure.

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Research by the USGA has shown that U-shaped grooves allow top players to generate much more spin when playing the ball out of the rough, making the ball come to a quick stop on the green.

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In the U.S., market segmentation and lead generation are spin-off businesses and services from advertising revenue.

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In reality the central bank will point to recent pockets of positive economic news, already low yields, which would arguably mitigate much of any lead they might take to encourage borrowing and might even spin the positive impact of the U.S. credit-rating downgrade.

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Later this year, Merck expects to refile Arcoxia in the U.S. and either spin off or do an initial public offering for its pharmacy-benefits manager unit, Medco.

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DaimlerChrysler Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche , under enormous pressure in Germany to spin off the money-losing Chrysler Group, says all options for the U.S. auto making arm are now on the table.

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