The KFC China example reflects a common midlife fatigue that many other multinationals will inevitably experience in China after the initial honeymooning period is over.

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The next period will prove crucial in revealing initial consumer reactions to the Nokia 920 and HTC Windows 8X devices.

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After several years in the marketplace, the clear pattern is that about 45% of satellite radios are retained in service by the car buyer after the initial trial period.

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Although it may be likely that after six months production increase will surpass the consumption increase, there will be that initial period in which energy will be expended, but none received in return.

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The initial period will be good as the sardines are lured in.

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When he underwent the initial surgery in early October, Wilkinson's knee specialist envisaged a recovery period of five months, meaning he is unlikely to figure in the Six Nations in February and March.

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Assistance may be extended if requested after the initial period based on a review of individual applicant requirements, FEMA said in a statement on Oct. 30.

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In many if not most cases, an artist's initial years of struggle represent the most interesting period of his or her career.

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In other words, the longer than 1-year holding period, the return of 100% of the initial capital to the limited partners, and the full and equal risk that managers take alongside their limited partners (plus it is common for the managers to put some of their own money into the fund) all justify carried interest treatment as a capital gain.

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