But they do fear that the brinkmanship between Yukos and the government could slip out of control and tip the company into bankruptcy.

BBC: Russia's growth is driven by oil revenues

Schering-Plough (SGP, 39) stock is down 35% from its 12-month high amid bad publicity over quality-control slip-ups at its factories, which lopped 5% from first-half earnings.

FORBES: Drugs of Choice

As the owners saw their control over the players slowly slip through their fingertips, Miller created a model of unionization that is still the gold standard in sports.

FORBES: Disappointments And Unfinished Business Highlight Baseball's Winter Meetings

That means the rear wheels will slip a tad (before traction-control takes hold and stops a skid or a peel-out), but that's one of the things we've always loved about BMWs--this carmaker trusts the driver to know what to do when that happens and you don't find electronic nannies overly interfering with the machine you spent your hard-earned dough for.

FORBES: Test Drives

Instead, he chose to run it across his own penalty area and lost control with a heavy touch, allowing Ireland to slip the ball into an empty net.

BBC: Hull 2-2 Man City

But to do that, first you have to wrestle the bar down low enough to hook it into a waist harness, then maneuver the board in front of you and slip your feet into the foot straps, all while keeping the kite under control.

FORBES: Hook In and Hold On

Engineered for improved comfort and control, the all-new Razer Naga has a redesigned anti-slip, anti-fingerprint matte finish, re-optimized button placement, and three interchangeable side grips to suit your personal grip style.

ENGADGET: Razer Naga MMO mouse gets some work done, fresh for 2012