Because ticking in the background is that time bomb, packed with the dry powder of purchasing power at PE shops and public companies themselves.

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One of my kids middle class friends was once escorted into a private buffet hall designed for birthday parties with dry ice, a Power Rangers costume, and two large screen TVs showing moments of his short 8 year life, all set to dramatic music.

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Disk-drive maker Western Digital said that production had resumed on its hard drives on November 30, after the facility was pumped dry of flood water, the power was restored and damaged inventories assessed.

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With interest rates now rising, this ready source of spending power may be about to dry up.

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When accelerating from a standstill, the system sends 30 percent of the power to the front wheels, as long as the road is dry and traction is good.

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Mr. Srivastava said apart from production issues, there are also significant difficulties in moving coal from mines to power stations due to a shortage of rail wagons for hauling the dry fuel.

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