Asked about the prospect of the Conservatives and UKIP co-operating at the next election, Mr Redwood said that "given the leaders of the two parties that's not looking very likely at the moment".

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As an office bed and sanctioned afternoon naps are not likely solutions, researchers are looking into what can lift people out of this soporific state after lunch.

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Things are looking glum for the semiconductor sector, and are not likely to pick up again until the middle of 2013.

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If I were to attempt to logically dissect either of these companies, I would not only stay as a far away from them as possible, I would likely be looking to short them to my own detriment.

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Looking ahead, China is likely to meet its growth targets, but it is not clear how rapidly China will re-balance its pattern of growth.

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While it is no more dangerous than looking at the sun (which itself is not a good idea), the relative dimness is likely to tempt people to stare at the eclipse for too long, damaging their eyes.

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Few voters bother looking at the delegate slate during the primary season, and even if they did, they likely would not know the delegates positions.

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