41.   And that could help to explain why the economic downturn seems to be happening on Internet time.

42.   And the economic downturn has taken the cockiness out of many executives and small-business owners.

43.   And yet sales to businesses have been growing, despite the economic downturn.

44.   And they are not sure what to expect, or for how long, should the United States find itself in a protracted war or economic downturn.

45.   Any economic downturns are likely to hit the small retailer of stationery supplies, not the big chains.

46.   Another risk factor is that they fare poorly in times of economic downturns.

47.   Any concessions won by Kmart might be copied by other retailers, prompting manufacturer concerns that they might be squeezed even further during an economic downturn.

48.   Anecdotal evidence suggests, however, that the economic downturn may have actually lowered average tech wages last year.

49.   As a food company, they are less susceptible to economic downturns in those markets than other consumer goods companies.

50.   As economists know, the fact is the latest negative business news merely confirms that we are not insulated from the general economic downturn.