Many are middle-aged moms who might like the mechanics, but have zero interest in an animated show about the game.

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Mr. Kunze said the firm's "road show" marketing efforts met strong demand from investors in small-capitalization stocks who have an interest both in technology and financial sectors.

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But both Japan and Germany, where house prices have fallen steadily over the past decade, show that low interest rates are no protection against a decline in house prices.

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In return, he needs to show that he really does have at heart the national interest rather than self-aggrandisement or self-enrichment.

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Remittances, which make up 20% of GDP, have soared not only because the war prompted generosity but also because of solid banks that offer 7% interest on the dollar and property prices that have doubled or tripled in four years, and only now show signs of cooling.

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