And the glad tidings in manufacturing have not touched all the Rust Belt cities: Camden, N.

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"If you make offers and the offers are not accepted that means you have not touched the core of the problem, " said Mr Roberts.

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Some of the dust suggests certain bottles have not been touched for much of that time.

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They have not been touched since the last crisis.

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Austerity may not have touched the players themselves, but it is catching up with many domestic football clubs.

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Before next season's promoted clubs go out and sign players who have never touched a soccer ball, let's not get too carried away.

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The resulting fibers not only have electrical properties that change depending on where they are touched, but they can be woven into fabrics.

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