On matters of the moment--such as his foundation's share purchase in Hong Kong telecom entity PCCW, which will effectuate the exit of his second son, Richard, from controlling ownership--he says little.

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Hoffmeister said there are other matters not supportive of gold at the moment.

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF), an institution with serious leadership matters on its mind at the moment has, in the case of Greece, suggested that for 2011 the economy as measured by output, i.e.

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At this moment, there are dozens of matters that can be elevated into trade tiffs with the Chinese.

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James Perch could have levelled matters had he not put a free header over from 10 yards prior to the main moment of controversy in the game.

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