Well, the markets were a lot more stable, liquid, and understandable before computerized program-trading became such a force.

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Later versions submerged the needle in liquid inside a closed container--these "damped" compasses were more stable, since the liquid kept the needle from swinging and shaking.

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With a more stable economy and more liquid cash, things should trend in the right direction.

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At that depth, the pressure of the rock overhead is just enough for liquid CO2 to be stable, if the temperature is low enough.

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This means: enhancing transparency on gas prices and flows (collecting data and making it widely available), improving the interconnection between markets, creating liquid trading hubs and providing clear and stable regulation for infrastructure investment, among other measures.

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For a liquid piston to work, its surface must be stable in the face of rapidly changing pressures.

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Previous attempts to make an engine with liquid pistons have foundered for the obvious reason that liquids are less stable than solids.

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Apparently the microwavable pad housed a chemical substance (manufactured by ADEKA) not quite stable enough to handle the heat, sparking a lengthy list of of cases where the liquid erupted from its container and provided an uncomfortable surprise to the poor soul embracing the creature's volcanic warmth.

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In regards to leverage, Basel III introduced a minimum 3% leverage ratio and two required liquidity ratios: (1) the Liquidity Coverage Ratio, which requires a bank to hold high-quality liquid assets to cover its total net cash outflows over 30 days, and (2) the Net Stable Funding Ratio, which requires the available amount of stable funding to exceed the required amount of stable funding over a one-year period of extended stress.

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