For large swaths of Australian industry, the result is a spot on the losing side of what locals are terming a two-speed economy. ❋ David Fickling (2011)
If BHP's predictions are accurate the realities of the so-called "two-speed" economy and the sheer scale of the mining boom will begin to sink in. ❋ Unknown (2011)
The push for deeper cooperation within the euro zone also awakens fears among the 10 members of the European Union that do not use the euro that Europe will break into two blocs - usually referred to as two-speed Europe - divided by different rules for those in the currency union and those outside of it. ❋ By NICHOLAS KULISH (2011)
"Australian manufacturing is under siege by a combination of the two-speed economy and a short-term political desire to introduce a carbon tax." ❋ Enda Curran (2011)
The combination of relatively high interest rates, a rising inflation rate and slower growth outside Australia's mining hot spots has raised concerns over a two-speed economy in the country. ❋ Enda Curran (2011)
For a generation now, they have been complaining to anyone who would listen that the sport had become "cyclisme a deux vitesses," or two-speed cycling: one speed for the clean French and another for the doped-up foreigners. ❋ John W. Miller (2011)
The “3-in-1” refers to its three modes: A two-speed drill, an adjustable-clutch driver, and an impact driver. ❋ Unknown (2011)
SYDNEY—Shrugging off worries over the rising cost of living and a two-speed economy, Australia ranks among the top nations in the world for lifestyle and well-being, with its people working less and getting paid more than 33 other nations measured by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, or OECD, in its new Better Life index. ❋ Enda Curran (2011)
The ECB will have one less problem to grapple with, since the second quarter has brought an end to the two-speed recovery. ❋ Paul Hannon (2011)
In the interests of ensuring England's top flight is not a two-speed competition, Digger hopes the "intense lobbying efforts" of the FA and FAW to reverse the decision, pay off. ❋ Unknown (2011)
Known for its strong economy driven by a mining boom and an unemployment rate of 4.9%, recent consumer sentiment surveys have indicated a gloomier mood amongst Australians, who complain about rising costs of living and an emerging two-speed economy, with non-resources industries like tourism and retail suffering from a high exchange rate and consumer reticence. ❋ Enda Curran (2011)
Maastricht also established the principle of the two-speed EU, with its dangerously comforting opt-outs. ❋ Unknown (2011)
New South Wales, which depends on Sydney's financial-services industry and tourism revenue as key drivers for its economy, is typical of what analysts warn is the emergence of a two-speed economy in Australia, which has seen its currency surge and economy grow due to a surge in commodities demand. ❋ Enda Curran (2011)
Writing last week in L'Equipe, the bible of French sports, Philippe Bouvet wrote that "this year has wiped away the two-speed cycling of the past where the French were often mocked." ❋ John W. Miller (2011)
SYDNEY— BlueScope Steel Chairman and Reserve Bank of Australia board member Graham Kraehe warned Tuesday that the government's planned carbon tax would worsen problems caused by a two-speed Australian economy and destroy domestic manufacturing. ❋ Enda Curran (2011)
But Gurría outlined a two-speed growth, with emerging economies like Brazil, China and India forging ahead. ❋ Unknown (2011)
Either a mechanism has to be found to allow a two-speed Europe where the countries of the periphery are not hobbled by an exchange rate that is totally inappropriate for their economic wellbeing, or the eurozone must consider political union where the more prosperous areas routinely help the less well-off. ❋ Unknown (2011)
Subsequent treaties have proved that "two-speed" or "multi-speed" means only one federalist direction, with the UK having less and less influence as opportunities for veto have repeatedly been given away. ❋ Unknown (2011)
The news is a further sign of the stresses that Australia's two-speed economy is causing. ❋ David Fickling (2011)
However, the worrying two-speed nature of the upturn shows no signs of fading, with soaring growth in France and Germany failing to spill over to stimulate similar buoyancy in the periphery, he said in a statement. ❋ Nicholas Winning (2011)
Person 1: Gents, who's up for a few [brewskis] after work tonight?
Person 2: Great idea, I could really use a couple of [bevvies]. Should I invite Dave?
Person 1: Nah, it's a Thursday night so you know he'll flake - we'll invite him tomorrow to get absolutely [rinsed] though!
Person 2: Classic two speed Dave. ❋ Alex101111 (2017)
Two Second Speed Up ❋ CPD2011 (2011)
