The manufacturers say it will be able to land on short, unpaved runways or soft grass fields.

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And despite her four-letter outbursts and short fuse, Kelly has got her soft side, and the power ballad is not the only evidence of that on the album.

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The World Bank said the challenge in the short term was to sustain growth through a soft landing, with the longer-term challenge to steer the economy toward a more sustainable path.

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In short, the economy is coasting in for a soft landing.

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Airlines historically have been loath to deeply discount business class, despite occasional sales during soft travel periods, because many business travelers make plans on short notice.

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While it looks like it'd be heavy and hefty to wear, the device is very comfortable to wear for short periods of time and the ear cups are extra soft to avoid that pinned-back feeling you get with heavier hardware.

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The one ploy remaining was the short ball, and Stuart Broad was entrusted with that, but the soft ball, slow pitch and dominance of the batsmen soon put an end to that, hook shots played down with rolled wrists and great control.

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WebMD shares are taking a pounding after hours Wednesday after the online health information provider issued Q4 guidance that fell well short of previous Street expectations, as many of its advertisers tighten spending due to the soft economy.

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