# File lib/rubygems.rb, line 65
  def gem(gem_name, *version_requirements) # :doc:
    skip_list = (ENV['GEM_SKIP'] || "").split(/:/)
    raise Gem::LoadError, "skipping #{gem_name}" if skip_list.include? gem_name
    Gem.activate(gem_name, *version_requirements)
  end