Christina Snylyk, the producer of this project, says, "I approached Richard to compose this new work as he has the perfect sensibility and, of course, skill to execute a very appropriate, moving tribute to commemorate the souls lost in this tragic, ongoing war, especially the 298 passengers from many nations massacred when Flight MH17 was shot down.
Of course, skills still matter, but given the chance to hire two people with equal skills, the one with the positive attitude wins.
Of course, skills aren't overlooked.
Of course skills and experience are important and I seek to work with very talented people.
There is, of course, another skill that she could master with her natural sinuosity, but that is never mentioned.
The key to excellence depends on a combination of factors, both empirical and ineffable: the flexibility and balance of the kites' bamboo frames, the strength of the glue binding the tissue paper skin, the quality of the string, the evenness of the spool and, of course, the skill of the fliers and their ability to adjust to the vicissitudes of the wind.
Of course, the skills he learned at the Post are carried into his book-writing.
Of course, research skills show academic insight, represents scientific acumen, develops sub-specialty expertise, and drives medical discovery.
Of course, the skills for leadership seldom come naturally, and CIOs need appropriate training opportunities as part of their career paths.
Of course, those skills don't hurt on a competition like "So You Think You Can Dance," which forces the performers through a gantlet of styles and pressure-filled elimination rounds.
Of course, those skills must be learned and practiced.
