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...based operator of the 7-Eleven chain of convenience stores, which filed for Chapter 11 protection last month after failing to manage its $2 billion in obligations. Financial analysts warn that many other debt-ridden businesses could be headed for bankruptcy unless they find a way to lighten their load. None of the methods are easy, but many firms are doing just that. With the same zeal they showed for leveraging up, companies are vigorously deleveraging. Their techniques range from old-fashioned cost cutting to modern tactics like debt-for-equity swaps...
...none of this can be realized unless men ease the load on women by learning how to take care of themselves. "In Japan the women's issue is really a men's issue," says Sachiko Nakajima, a deputy director at the National Personnel Authority, which oversees public employees. Kanagawa prefecture, southwest of Tokyo, shares her view. A 1988 prefectural-office newsletter published a test to gauge male self-reliance, asking, Do you know where your suits, neckties, socks and underwear are kept? Have you ever used a washing machine? Can you name more than three friends of your children? Only...
Blumenthal's departure came as Unisys reported a $357 million loss for the third quarter and said it would eliminate 5,000 jobs, or more than 6% of its work force. The struggling company, which has been selling off assets to reduce its $2.6 billion debt load, said it may show a deficit for the fourth quarter as well. The losses, which would give Blumenthal's brainchild two straight years of red ink, raise doubts about the company's ability to be a major contender...
...Kristin was able to carry the load against Brown," Lem said, "but this weekend will show us what she's capable...
...many first-year students say reality is proving to be different. The work load is already overwhelming. They partied more in high school...