| It used to be political and military stand-offs over big issues that caused crises in Northern Ireland. |
| We'd certainly be more productive if more of our days were free of the kinds of crises that seem to erupt at a moment's notice. |
| A year of financial crises, political scandal and swine flu scares have battered national confidence. |
| We who are attuned to the cycles of Nature and the rhythms of the Earth often feel overwhelmed by the escalating environmental crises. |
| This may be one of the reasons why the Japanese labour market was so relatively unaffected by the oil crises. |
| But in Ireland coalition crises come and go, and the electorate proves to have a short memory. |
