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Subject: Re: [OM] ( OM) Olympus Corp woes
From: Chris Barker <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:18:50 +0000
What on earth does the "literally" mean?  What part does it play in that 
sentence?

That word was so useful before ignoramuses started using it for emphasis, 
ignoring its meaning.

Chris (grumpy)
:-)

On 13 Dec 2011, at 09:28, Piers Hemy wrote:

> Olympus had originally been a sound company, with diligent employees and
> high technical strength. Not all part of the company was involved in this
> misconduct. Olympus should remove its malignant tumor and literally renew
> itself.
> END
> 
> In light of those words, it is no surprise that most of the board will now
> go (which I think is the current state of play). And I assume that Mr
> Woodford is now working diligently with some major shareholders to lead a
> new team - because "they" the shareholders will be appointing the successor
> board.

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