Or perhaps it was the growing sense that crisis was becoming the norm.

Instead, the crisis fizzled, and became for him a footnote.

"This crisis is just becoming too much," she said.

Local officials had called in the United Nations to help with the crime problem, a sign of just how grave the crisis has become.

Small food riots have already begun in Java, and the economic crisis is becoming a political threat.

"The crisis is becoming long-term, and families should not be housed in anything besides apartments."

That's how very serious this crisis has become.

The crisis is becoming more severe, and the strengthening of the internal market can help towards the solution.

But our economy was faltering long before the crisis became such an issue, with stagnant growth for over 12 months.

By fate or design, the crises are becoming increasingly interwoven.