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Ford is by no means wishing doom on its fellow Detroiters. It shares most of the same big parts suppliers, so a disruption in the supply chain that a bankruptcy would invariably cause would hurt Ford too, and even halt production temporarily. But longer term, customers might flock to a U.S. company that isn't in bankruptcy and thus stands 100% behind its products - and is free to operate without court supervision...
...study published in the Annals of Plastic Surgery found that 10 years after women get cosmetic breast implants, a disturbing trend emerges: they are nearly three times as likely to commit suicide as other women. With the even more intimate genital surgery, says Tiefer, the potential long-term consequences are troubling. "[Women] are projecting their anxiety about sexuality onto this one thing: 'If only I could get this fixed, then I would feel confident to be sexual,' " she says. "This is a complicated issue...
...strong. He believes that even without gambling, the Atlantis is a natural draw for holidaymakers coming from Europe and Asia as well as the Middle East itself; Dubai does not forbid alcohol as most of its Muslim neighbors do. Yet Kerzner places his greatest hopes in his long-term dealings with his Arab associates. "This is probably the finest partnership I have experienced, and I've been in business with a lot of good organizations," he muses after lunch beside the Atlantis' aquarium. "Quite a lot of it is just chemistry. We have great respect for one another. We have...
...unique opportunity to push forward its goal of decreasing American oil consumption. Tying the loan to higher fuel standards will help decrease national fuel consumption and dependence on foreign oil. In addition, forcing the auto companies to make more fuel-efficient cars will help them compete in the long-term against foreign automakers that are currently selling hybrid cars, which are more attractive to consumers in light of rising gas prices. In a more punitive vein, Congress could also consider requiring these companies to replace the management that has driven their companies into the current crisis. Making management accountable...
...Indonesian workers who have already arrived are now studying Japanese in six-month intensive language courses at training centers throughout the country, paid for by the government and their future employers. They are set to begin work in February, but workers who want to stay in the country longer term have to pass a national examination - in Japanese - which only 48.2% of Japanese pass yearly...