And the stability of Asia -- economically, politically and militarily, is inextricably entwined with the stability and direction of China.

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If the next presidency is to show true seriousness on reducing inequality as it has developed in recent generations in this country, a formal reform of the monetary system in the direction of permanent dollar stability will be required.

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"I think the bank is really doing what it should, namely to have a sense of direction, to maintain and preserve stability and confidence in the medium term, which is essential in the crisis, " he said.

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Each came equipped with Porsche Stability Management, which maintains stability by continuously monitoring the direction, velocity and acceleration of the car.

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Most of the time the FPC and MPC will be leaning in the same direction: credit booms that threaten financial stability will also tend to add to the pressure on inflation.

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Pulling in one direction is America, on which a number of them depend for their economic survival and political stability.

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Combined with standard stability control that uses the antilock braking system to keep the car headed in the direction you're steering, we found the W8 unstoppable, even during a near-whiteout snowstorm that had a lot of SUV drivers skidding all over the road.

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