If the Russian Central Banks forecasts are correct, Russia is going to be in dire straits by 2015.

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What can be done to prevent using unwitting consumers in dire straits as guinea pigs?

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Even if a company is in dire straits, is an outsider likely to be the best person to rescue it?

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In view of consumer opposition and the operators' dire financial straits, this requirement may have to be dropped.

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The dramatic cuts are likely to be seen as a further indication that Schering (nyse: SGP - news - people ) is in dire straits.

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