Note that two random strings of 2, 400 bits are going to match, on average, at 1, 200 positions, so a match at 1, 800 is strong evidence that the card is legit.

FORBES: Safety in Numbers

Germany were desperately missing the midfield creativity of Bastian Schweinsteiger, who had pulled the strings in the comfortable 2-0 win in Cardiff two months ago.

BBC: Germany 0-0 Wales

Ferguson of Priority One said Federer uses vertical main strings, made of gut, strung at 49 pounds and a synthetic brand called Luxilon Alu Rough in the cross strings at only 46.2 pounds.

WSJ: Roger Federer: With Tennis Rackets, He Strings Them Loose

The Mittelstand's trade association complains that even the friendliest savings banks are tightening their purse strings as a result of the Basel 2 accords on bank capital, which compel them to hold extra reserves against loans to small firms.

ECONOMIST: The fabled Mittelstand is feeling the pinch more than most