"The first month of 2015 has given the recovery in the Scottish economy a sharp, weather-related jolt reminiscent of the bad weather effect of four years ago".
A major factor behind this development was increased production in the North African contries - Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia - which had suffered a sharp weather-induced downturn in 1997.
It's not clear whether there is yet a European identity well-defined and strong enough to weather a sharp economic downturn or a diplomatic or military rift.
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It was also Mr. Zell who engineered the complex deal to take the company private, which nearly tripled the company's debt and left it with too little free cash flow to weather a sharp drop in advertising.
Mr Naimi now says he actually wants to see oil stocks grow in coming weeks, so that the world could weather a sharp surge in demand next winter.Vincent Lauerman of the Canadian Energy Research Institute, a think-tank, says this is "absolutely a U-turn".
A comparitively veteran presence in his 40s, Porter also possesses a distinct visual hook in his trademark hat and balaclava, which frames his face regardless of weather (a sharp but sun-drenched appearance at the Playboy Jazz Festival last year testified to his resolve).
The chill weather - the first wintry spell for many - will be a sharp change from the mild weather last month, the wettest on record and the warmest ever December, when temperatures averaged 7.9C (46.2F).
The team is also keeping a sharp eye on the Martian weather and any atmospheric conditions that might interfere with the descent manoeuvres.
The metropolitan area is facing its worst blood shortage in two decades as a result of snowy weather and a sharp drop in donations during the holiday season.
