As far as he's concerned a close game might as well be a tie -- the toss of a coin could predict the winner.

CNN: Computer model says UNC will win tournament

Buddy might was well be a never-ran as far as Bob Burns is concerned, and he is right.

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So far as climate change is concerned, economical cuts in greenhouse-gas emissions are surely to be welcomed, notwithstanding the continuing controversy over the urgency of tackling the problem (see article).

ECONOMIST: Energy and the environment

Nothing that happens in South Africa any time soon is going to be large enough to move the needle as far as Wal-Mart stock is concerned, but it is positive to see the company embarking on the next phase of their overseas expansion now that Brazil, China and other markets have proven successful.

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Australia's deserts can be a real hit-and-miss affair as far as wildlife is concerned.

BBC: Watching Australia's wildlife

Institutions may be tip-toeing back into the equity markets, but as far as entrepreneurs are concerned, lenders are hunkered down and investors have fled the scene.

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Fettig could be right and the company may in fact be bought by private equity for a premium price, but as far as value-focused investors are concerned, the buying opportunity has likely passed.

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So far as substitution of one kind of capital for another is concerned, the price to be paid for discouraging cross-border bank lending seems affordable.

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