Because of their high reactivity, they must be stored under oil in sealed glass ampoules to prevent reaction with air.

Because of lack of financing, the development of oil fields near Doba, originally due to finish in 2000, was delayed until 2003.

Because of the high reactivity, samples of solid europium rarely have the shiny appearance of the fresh metal, even when coated with a protective layer of mineral oil.

Because the Gabonese economy is dependent upon oil ( crude oil accounts for over 80 % of the country ’ s exports, 43 % of GDP, and 65 % of state revenue ), it is subject to worldwide price fluctuations.

Because of the Balkans were rich in raw materials like iron, zinc and above all oil that could help Germany survive a British blockade, it was viewed as highly important by the Allies to keep German influence in the Balkans to a minimum, hence British efforts to link British promises to support Turkey in the event of an Italian attack in exchange for Turkish promises to help defend Romania from a German attack.

Because these solvents thin the oil in the paint, they can also be used to clean paint brushes.

Because potassium reacts with water vapor present in the air, it is usually stored under anhydrous mineral oil or kerosene.

Because it cannot be applied in thick layers as oil paints can, tempera paintings rarely have the deep color saturation that oil paintings can achieve.

Because of the oil wealth, Venezuelan workers " enjoyed the highest wages in Latin America.

Because countries like Gabon and Nigeria account for as much as 15 % of US crude oil imports, US companies are believed to regard the area as highly prospective.

Because of the oil boom since the 1970s, there has been little extensive government incentive to help develop and encourage new industries in the private sector, in contrast to other Nordic countries like Sweden and particularly Finland.

Because gas floats above oil, the thin red contour line marks the gas / oil contact zone.

The contour interval is 2 ft between successive contour line s. Because oil floats above water, the outer red color indicates the elevation of the water / oil contact zone, which is at the bottom of the Petroleum reservoir.

Because gas floats above oil, the thin red contour line marks the gas / oil contact zone.

Because gases are expelled but not admitted this creates a slight vacuum in the crankcase so that any weak joint or failed seal causes air to be sucked in rather than allowing oil to leak out.

Because of the lower levels of the toxic and irritating properties of genetically modified rapeseed oil, Canola oil is a more promising source for manufacturing biodiesel than the natural oil as a renewable alternative to fossil fuels.

Because of the great wealth being generated by oil, an estimated 60 tribal members were killed as whites tried to gain their headrights, royalties or land.

Because Plaquemines Parish encompasses the last of the Mississippi River, it is the site of several oil refineries, which rely on the shipping lanes for moving their product.

Because of a US military embargo against Germany that restricted helium supplies, the Hindenburg, like all German Zeppelins, was forced to use hydrogen as the lift gas.

Because rising tensions with the British resulted in President Jefferson's embargo of British trade, Audubon's business was not thriving.

Because of the still-important role of the Dutch in the European carrying trade this opened up a large loophole in the British embargo.

Because the United States imported approximately 35 percent of its oil from foreign sources, the embargo had a major effect.

" Because of a US legal embargo, Libya cannot purchase weapons from the United States, Sweden, or Germany, and has been disallowed from buying " Tiger " vehicles with American-manufactured engines from Jordan.

Because of the increasing number of students, in 1974 the first Reception Week for First Year Students (, OWEE ) was established, which became a TU Delft tradition since then.

Because of a home-rule charter adopted in 1974 and effective in 1976, Upper Darby utilizes a mayor-council form of management, unlike communities that are still under the Pennsylvania Township Code.

* 1974 " Because He Lives " ( Bill Gaither )

Joseph Edgar Foreman ( born July 28, 1974 ), better known by his stage name Afroman, is an American rapper who came to prominence with his singles " Because I Got High " and " Crazy Rap ".

Because of the loss of thousands of mature trees, a massive re-planting effort was undertaken, financed in large part by a grant from the United States government under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974.

Because of the success in syndication of the cult 1974 series Land of the Lost, Sid and Marty Krofft created a remake.

Because of political feuds between Freire, a Christian socialist, and successive authoritarian military dictatorships, the book wasn't published in Brazil until 1974, when General Ernesto Geisel became the then dictator president beginning the process of a slow and controlled political liberalisation.

Because the mountain is the best example of a monadnock in massive granite in North Carolina it was designated a National Natural Landmark in May 1974.

Because of this, Countdown was also one of the first Australian TV series to be made entirely in colour, although nearly all of the master videotapes from 1974 to 1978 were later erased and recycled during an ill-advised " economy drive " at the ABC.

Because of this public response / demand a second ride was scheduled for August 4 – 10 ( 1974 ), before the Iowa State Fair.

Because Leggio was imprisoned in 1974, he acted through his deputy, Salvatore Riina, to whom he would eventually hand over control.

Because of the competition and the increasing demand form customers for more power, International introduced a sixteen-horsepower model 169 during the last year of the production run of this series in 1974.

Because the royal couple has only one son, the Thai constitution was altered in 1974 to allow for female succession.

Because of Synan ’ s involvement in the Charismatic movement, in 1974 he wrote Charismatic Bridges which is an overview of the history of the Pentecostal movement and served as an introduction to those outside the Pentecostal tradition.

Because of her background as an educationalist, Warnock was appointed in 1974 to chair a UK inquiry on special education.

Because the song was released in 1974, it is often associated with the Vietnam War, though it actually refers to the American Civil War as evidenced by the " soldier blues " ( the Union Forces ) in the lyrics and on the cover of the single album.

Because the charter of the ship was negotiated as oil prices skyrocketed in February 1974, the Soviets ended up losing money on the deal.

" M-day for this change was 1 July 1974 " Because of