This ultra-thin display offers HDMI inputs, 100, 000:1 contrast ratio and industry leading 2ms response time.

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The 2012 VIERA HDTVs produce black levels that have consistently been recognized as among the best in the industry, super fast response time, intuitive and therefore easy to operate controls, an infinite number and variety of internet apps, a new VIERA's, clean and simple design incorporating "Glass and Metal" Design concept to express elegant and luxurious theme.

ENGADGET: Panasonic unveils Infinite Black Ultra Panel plasmas for 2012 (eyes-on)

But there is a danger in too much indiscriminate support: it would freeze the airlines in their present form, with their current capacity, and reduce competition, at a time when the right response is probably to shrink the industry.

ECONOMIST: The economic aftermath

"We are not able to give any response on behalf of the industry to this afternoon's proposals until we have had time to study them, " the statement concluded.

BBC: Press regulation deal struck by parties

While the industry said it needed more time "to study" the proposals before it made a full response, its statement pointed out that early drafts of the royal charter contained "several deeply contentious issues which have not yet been resolved with the industry".

BBC: Press regulation: Reaction to deal

The industry can even take heart from the response to the crisis by Massachusetts Congressman Ed Markey, a long-time nuclear energy foe.

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