According to a recent report by Goldman Sachs, while the tech industry isn't as forceful a player in the UK national economy as it is in the US, a downturn within the sector could still spell problems for the UK economy.

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It could also spell still worse times for Texarkana, Arkansas.

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Still, India's dry spell is what is captivating gold investors now and likely to be the primary obstacle to higher prices for the rest of the year, said Jon Nadler, senior metals analyst with Kitco Metals Inc.

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But it's not quite that easy: Ruggiero is overjoyed to be free of Alcina's spell, but Bradamante is still upset by his betrayal, and she's not quite ready to take him back.

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Milner, 22, spent a year at Aston Villa during David O'Leary's spell in charge but the switch still comes as something of a surprise.

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Presuming he says no, a scramble for his party's nomination, in a country where oil cash still enhances the allure of office, can only spell turbulent times ahead.

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But, two months into his third spell back at the Deva, the City boss still feels his side would make great strides if he can bring in the players he wants.

BBC: Wright still hoping for signings

Hughes hit some fine if eccentric shots but still looked vulnerable to the short ball, while Johnson could only reflect on a hapless spell of seven wicketless overs for 42 runs.

BBC: Hughes finds form for Australia

There's still an outside chance the teams could meet in the opening round of the playoffs, which could spell trouble for the Knicks.

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