Overall, growth at Comcast's broadband, business services and advertising divisions in the second quarter helped offset more modest revenue gains at the cable distributor's video subscription business.

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He thinks competing products from Apple, Samsung, HTC and Huawei will offset expected second-half launches of new Nokia Lumia phones.

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Continued strong growth in consumer IP data services in the second quarter more than offset lower revenues from voice and legacy products.

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Second, even if the offset argument is valid with the VEETC in place, the tariff still represents a substantial barrier to trade.

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Indonesia's economy grew a bigger-than-expected 6.4% in the second quarter as robust domestic demand offset a decline in international appetite for its exports.

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"These 36 fold lines were acquired using vibroseis with 23-second sweeps up to 80Hz and a far offset of 12, 045 feet, " said one sent to investors in 1999.

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Take-Two Interactive this morning reported sharply better-than-expected results for its fiscal second quarter ended September 30, although the results were offset by disappointing guidance, as the company looks ahead to the spring 2013 release of Grand Theft Auto V.

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Second, government revenue will fall temporarily, but will be offset in part by the spending cuts.

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Coca-Cola ( KO) also reported lower second-quarter earnings, as gains from overseas growth were offset by higher commodity prices.

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Second, make sure you have enough in international investments and perhaps some commodities to help offset these types of risks to our economy.

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