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  • Similarly, recurrent re-examinations of the problem have not demonstrated that the obtainability of patents of invention actually enhances the flow of new technical knowledge rather than leading to wasteful concentration of research on problems whose solution in the near future can be foreseen and where, in consequence of the law, anyone who hits upon a solution a moment before the next gains the right to its exclusive use for a prolonged period.

    Glaeser on Coercion and Contracts, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

  • Wouldn't mind seeing an electronic version for easier obtainability, either.

    Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror: Fast Forward 1 - Lou Anders Blue Tyson 2007

  • For anything that bore upon the obtainability of his service for the

    Mary Wollaston Henry Kitchell Webster 1903

  • SN (as per your advice re: obtainability of SN in a previous thread). globally obtainable?

    AutoHotkey Community 2009

  • I'm sure there was SOME, but without the major "lag" time between ticket obtainability (or email code ...) and the date, there was no true opportunity for scalping.

    Blog updates 2009

  • Similarly, recurrent re-examinations of the problem have not demonstrated that the obtainability of patents of invention actually enhances the flow of new technical knowledge rather than leading to wasteful concentration of research on problems whose solution in the near future can be foreseen and where, in consequence of the law, anyone who hits upon a solution a moment before the next gains the right to its exclusive use for a prolonged period.” "”

    Nathan Myhrvold’s Patent Extortion Fund Is Reaping Hundreds Of Millions of Dollars Erick Schonfeld 2005

  • The singer ends his blog entry philosophically, stating, "When I see how people can care so much in the trying times I believe even more in the obtainability of peace.

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010

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