On the output side, things are also moving apace toward a world of truly immersive experiences.

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Today's figures suggest that output on the services side of the economy is now 1.8% lower than at the start of 2008.

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On the growth side of the equation, the IMF predicts U.S. output will pick up in 2008 and import levels will remain healthy.

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On the supply-side data, industrial-sector output also increased for two consecutive quarters.

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An increase in copper demand places pressure on the supply side, which continues to experience shortfalls in mine output versus forecasts.

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Deepwater wells could be drilled in Mexican waters and their output tied in with the subsea pipelines on the U.S. side.

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He believes that positive supply-side forces will continue to damp the impact of strong demand on output prices and that productivity gains will continue to damp the effect of higher wages on unit labor costs.

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Improving workflow and creative output even further, the Cintiq 22HD touch offers 16 customizable, application-specific ExpressKeys located on each side of the display's bezel.

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