But the big reason is the rise of cheap, convenient rental outfits like Redbox, which runs kiosks, and Netflix, which streams some films and sends others through the post.
In Barbary, they found convenient bases to outfit their ships, as well as ready markets for their booty and slaves.
Starbikes (De Ruyterkade 127; 31-20-620-3215; www.starbikesrental.com) is a convenient and reasonable outfitter.
So why risk antagonizing the extremist outfit when it is safer and convenient to blame a foreign intelligence agency and quickly get exemption for one's own shortcomings?
Still, we do appreciate a good carry-all tote bag, which is not only convenient but also a great way to make a statement with your outfit or add a pop of color.
Back Myung Hee, a 24-year-old insurance company employee, appeared to be perfectly alone as she browsed through catalogs online, looking at fall outfits and makeup, which she insisted was cheaper and more convenient than going to the mall.
The elegant rooms are outfitted with matching beige furniture, Keurig coffee-makers, microwaves and mini fridges – convenient amenities for the kind of savvy, on-the-go guests who stay here.
The discounters' shops, which are generally smaller than their supermarket rivals', are "more convenient for Irish consumers and quicker to go around", says David Gray at Planet Retail, a research outfit.
But in the Emirates it's very convenient to own at least one "abaya", the traditional outerwear that local women sport -- usually over their outfit.
