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...large-scale dumping of dollars would crush the value of their remaining holdings. Shifting out of dollars could also be dangerous for the global economy, pushing the beleaguered currency even lower and triggering sharply higher interest rates in the U.S. That in turn would slow the U.S. economy and depress demand for all those imported goods, potentially triggering a worldwide recession...
...early next year, Asian factories will be churning out more large panels for LCD TVs than customers will want to buy, and the oversupply will depress panel prices. The new factories, most of which will specialize in large-size panels, should be able to produce the panels at a lower cost. With cheaper panels, TV makers can afford to sell LCD TVs at lower prices. "Manufacturers [of LCD panels] will have to cut prices substantially, and that should be positive news for the TV business," says Ryota Sugishita, a technology analyst at Daiwa Institute of Research in Taiwan. Sugishita expects...
Those looking for an all-in-one panacea might try products like “The Serenity Pill” and “Depress-Ex,” which claim to alleviate feelings of seasonal depression. But be forewarned: these herbal remedies, unevaluated by the FDA, offer no guarantees...
...sunset canvassed, labeled, midnight canvassed and sunrise canvassed,” said William C. Nygard ’08, who did not let fatigue depress his spirits. “I’m fighting for our country...
...wasn't bad enough that the tech boom brought the scourge of casual dress to corporate America. When the dotcom companies eventually imploded, they also managed to depress the rest of the economy and, with it, the already defeated spirits of menswear retailers. Men jittery about their jobs were hardly inclined to purchase new khakis and polo shirts, let alone suits, which, because they cost more, are far more lucrative for the industry. But after several straight years of decline, the menswear industry is showing signs of improvement...