Now, in the downturn, these agencies are going in the opposite direction--cutting ratings so that no one can accuse them of being too easy.

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Benayoun showed some promise on the right of the Reds midfield but epitomised his team's play with his final ball lacking in both direction and a cutting edge.

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There are also those who get it wrong from the other direction, insisting that cutting tax rates always increases economic activity sufficiently to bring in extra revenue.

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"Sports involving running, cutting, jumping and quick changes in direction are associated with lower-extremity injuries, just as sports involving overhead activities usually are associated with upper extremity injuries, " explains Giangarra.

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While Big Ten Conference teams are moving toward cutting lower-division opponents from their football schedules, Notre Dame might be going in the other direction.

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