If Bear had been allowed to go bust, it would have put huge pressure on its counterparties, including the likes of JPMorgan Chase (which is the biggest credit-default swap player, one reason it was keen to do a deal).

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Online gaming typically requires a player to pre-arrange a time slot with friends, swap Internet addresses and hope the connection works.

FORBES: ONLINE GAMING

In American football the clock stops when a player appears hurt, helping the team that is trailing or one that wants to swap in new players.

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