Well the results of the first half of 2012 are now available from Rosstat and, at first glance, they would appear to be ground for significant optimism: GDP grew at a 4.9% rate, fixed capital formation grew at 4.7%, and retail turnover galloped ahead at a rapid 6.9% annual rate.
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This year, with BlizzCon back on (after an off year in 2012), the November fan experience in Anaheim will be ground zero for the WCS Global Finals.
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Depending on the cook's preference, the walnuts may be coarsely ground for a chunkier texture, or pulverized into a fine powder to make a smooth, silky sauce.
But those sentiments could be fertile ground for opposition.
From Wi-Fi hotspots and charging stations to alternative energy sources and community art installations, once again New York City proves to be fertile ground for launching groundbreaking ideas that set the global standard.
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And while growth in revenue is largely led by Japan and the US, China is proving to be fertile ground for growth in downloads, with companies like Tencent (which controls the charts for the country with no less than 5 of the top 10 social networking apps in China) becoming large new entrants in the market.
For many families, probate court can often be a breeding ground for family fights, and this is especially true when there is no will.
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"The tribes are not and will not again be a nurturing ground for terrorism, " he said.
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January used to be a dumping ground for movies that the studios needed to burn off.
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Tablets, though, appear to be a fertile ground for Microsoft to make a late, but successful entrance.
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Schwartz predicted that monetary instability would be a breeding ground for a restoration for the role of gold.
Maliki declared that Iraq was not willing to be a staging ground for covert operations against other countries.
"Isolation can be a breeding ground for depression and deviancy, " said Irwin, a psychotherapist who works with court-mandated parolees and probationers in California.
The forums, he hopes, will be a proving ground for figuring out just what kind of content his users will ante up for.
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It is also more important strategically, since it shares a border with anarchic Somalia, which America frets might be a breeding ground for terrorists.
The state will also be a proving ground for the Senate GOP, which is expected to pick up the open seat of retiring Democratic Sen.
Turning to the content of common sense further exposes what it is and weakens the case that it can be used as ground for policy prescriptions.
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The department specifies that animal waste must be picked up every seven days, and has rules about keeping stuff in the yard that might be a breeding ground for vermin and mosquitoes, like old tires.
But even people who say they don't want to be a dumping ground for Americans' used clothing understand that what's inside these boxes isn't as important as the idea of them: connecting family members far away.
Nothing has even made it out of committee yet, so the actual passage of a patent reform bill still seems quite far off, but there is definite talk going on in Washington as to what patent reform would look like, and there seems to be enough common ground for some good to come of it.
And we remain optimistic that common ground can be found, that enough common ground can be found in these negotiations for a significant deficit-reduction package.
Hairs that fall to the ground can be active for up to five years.
There appears to be very little middle ground for the rare politician who might actually seek it.
The shares of gaming-sector concern Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN) could be headed for higher ground this week.
That deal will debut this year, and Macworld is expected to be the initial launching ground for the products.
Putin seems to be confidently preparing the ground for an announcement that he will run for the presidency in December.
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Somewhere between pepper-spray and patchouli is a middle ground, and that ground should be safe for pregnant women to sit on without risk.
The narrow-body aircraft segment is shaping up to be the next important battle ground for global aircraft manufacturers.
That spirit of valuing the people on the ground needed to be revived for Toyota's future, he said.
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