It contains some fraying papers, a comb, a tooth brush, a tube of tooth paste, a towel and some fading family pictures.

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The philosophy, ritualistic background, culture and traditional knowledge of sailing in the Persian Gulf are gradually fading, although some of the associated ceremonies continue to be practised in a few places.

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But he thinks some of those factors are fading.

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In fact they fell short by some distance after starting the season well but then fading away.

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Silver bulls are still in overall near-term technical command, but are fading just a bit and need to show some fresh power soon.

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Mr Siluma thinks the elevation of a Zulu from a peasant background to the presidency of sub-Saharan Africa's most sophisticated country may help revive some of the mores and cultures that had been sadly fading.

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Moreover, some investors point out that India's dominant role in the gold market has been fading in recent years as its imports of the precious metal slowed.

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Some insiders and alumni say the firm's heritage of shared risk and brotherly love began fading even before Goldman went public a year ago--and has since all but disappeared.

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