Carlos Boozer had 25 points and eight rebounds for the Bulls, who had Joakim Noah in the starting lineup despite foot pain.

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Yet software firms are starting to feel the pain too.

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The pain is only now starting to spread through commercial property and commercial loans.

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It would seem possible to square the circle only with tax rises elsewhere or more spending cuts, in a society where the pain of Mr Tremonti's earlier austerity measures is starting to be felt.

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After two years of recession that caused so much pain in so many communities, this is also an example of a company that is starting to see business pick up again.

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