Word: friction
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...issues, another has opened up. The transplants have moved on to the sensual: the quality of materials, the look and touch of dashboard knobs, the sound a door makes, the feel of seats. Craftsmanship is the new point of difference. "The Japanese have figured out, How do we reduce friction?" notes Gidwani. "Now they are going to have to catch them in a new area...
Earthquakes can't be stopped; they are a natural process that occurs when too much stress builds up between convergent tectonic plates under the earth's surface. The plates suddenly slip and the ground rumbles with the release of friction. Geologists have found evidence of earthquakes in California that go back thousands of years, although the first strong, documented earthquake occurred in Los Angeles in 1769. A violent earthquake in the 7.9 range toppled trees and buildings around Fort Tejon - a mountainside Army base - in 1857. As severe as the quake was, the state was so sparsely populated...
...Save My Feet Blister Elixir The shoes that look the best sometimes hurt the worst. To defend against blisters and uncomfortable friction, grab a bottle of Save My Feet Blister Elixir - it'll do just that. Just dab a bit wherever you predict pain and let it dry for 10 minutes; the combination of skin protectants (allantoin and dimethicone) will thwart rubbage for eight hours, and won't stain your socks or stockings. It has a light and fresh scent, almost like suntan lotion, and is perfect for breaking in new shoes - boots, flip-flops and everything in between...
There are too many moving parts in the economy now to say when things might hit bottom. But what is in place--realistic pricing, some banks willing to deal and maybe a mortgage bailout--should provide some friction against a big slip. That should allow home buyers to take some comfort--and sellers to make some cash...
...these talks, however, it appears that the breadth of her proposal is causing friction. HUD's existing programs would seem to be the natural foundation for a mortgage rescue plan. But part of the problem in addressing the housing crisis is figuring out which loans can still be serviced, since some banks required little or no documentation of a homeowner's ability to carry the loans. The FDIC's role as a bank overseer is viewed as giving it more insight into the quality of loans on banks' books...