Finding a table in any beer tent is the first priority for most visitors, finding one in the right tent is second.

FORBES: Oktoberfest Munich 2011: How to Do it Right

So busy are most investment banks, after Bank of Scotland's bid for National Westminster Bank, that finding an analyst able to comment on British banking is about as easy as finding British beef on a French dining-table.

ECONOMIST: Spoilt for choice

Finding a hotel room in central Louisiana or Mississippi yesterday was like trying to get a table at Emeril's restaurant during Mardi Gras.

NPR: Get Out of Town

It takes less time, less money, and increases the chances of finding a job in certain occupations like the ones listed in the table below.

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You're worried about keeping your job or finding a new one, and you're struggling to put food on the table and stay in your home.

CNN: McCain: Change is coming

Well, Lords reform has always been defeated by those passionately opposed to change finding a way to vote with those passionately in favour of change but opposed to whatever plan happens to be on the table at the time.

BBC: Lords reform simple? Never