Sentences with phrase «as surprising»

As surprising as it might sound, the average American's retirement income is barely over $ 1,500 per month or about $ 18,000 annually, according to the Pension Rights Center.

As surprising as the recent financial crisis [1] and recession were, the behavior of the world's industrialized economies and financial markets during the recovery [2] has been even more so.

Our comments: almost as surprising as the gold question, these responses show a sizeable minority believe bitcoin's algorithm - driven limited supply can act as a non-correlated buffer against central bank policy.

As surprising as it may sound, taking a personal loan can help you improve your credit score.

As surprising as this may seem, it makes sense, considering our general social nature and concerns about preserving a sterling reputation and being universally liked.

If there's one thing as surprising as the fact that outsider newcomers have outpaced establishment veterans in the Republican presidential race so far, it's that the contest is playing out in a state that has legalized marijuana.

The book is chock full of tips for employees on how to succeed as a remote worker as well as surprising advice for managers about how to hire and retain the best talent.

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For most of the players in the multi-trillion-dollar oil and gas industry, crude's swift plunge has been almost as surprising as it has been costly.

Take something as terrible as the surprising death of a close friend: you might be sad, but if you can find a way to construe that event as filled with meaning — perhaps it leads to greater awareness of a certain disease, say, or to closer ties with the community — then it may not be seen as a trauma.

I'm on a mini-vacation in Quebec, but I couldn't not write something about Steve Jobs's resignation, which was about as surprising as Google taking over Motorola or HP announcing its exit from the consumer business, both of which happened last week.

Only 17 % mentioned Monday, which is almost as surprising.

Here on Inc.com we've covered studies showing that a sedentary office life can take a terrifying toll on your health (even if you hit the gym regularly, unfortunately), as well as surprising research showing sitting might actually also make you dumber too.

Continuous aerobic exercise isn't nearly as effective a weight - control strategy as surprising your body with aerobic interval training (short bursts of high - intensity, heart - pounding work) or strength training (push - ups, squats, anything that builds muscle and power).

Nearly as surprising was the willingness of Russia and private oil companies in North America to carry on at prices that were understood to be well below their break - even points.

I'm fascinated by true crime and mystery, so it should come as no surprise that I was huge Nancy Drew fan growing up.

Given the nature of defensive stocks, it should come as no surprise that six of the names that were on this table last year pop up again — and most of them are banks.

When something brings in more than 95 % of revenues, it should come as no surprise that a company will go to great lengths to obtain any information it can to boost those revenues.

When Toys R Us said in March it was shutting its stores, for instance, it didn't come as a surprise to vendors, Marks says.

Thiel's substantial donation to Trump doesn't come as a surprise — he did have a prime - time speaking slot at this summer's Republican National Convention — but the billionaire has been largely silent about his chosen candidate's many controversial statements of the past few months, which had caused some to wonder if he had abandoned his support for the Republican nominee.

It may come as a surprise that the worn and artfully ripped jeans you bought at the store likely achieved that look through the manual labor of overseas workers.

For starters, it may come as a surprise to many investors that, technically speaking, Amazon is not a tech stock.

It may come as a surprise to non-scientists, but science itself is about as «old boy network» as it comes.

So it may come as a surprise to many that Adblock Plus is launching its own ad platform.

The move comes as a surprise about - turn for a company whose Chief Executive Akin Akinfemiwa told investors in Lagos in August that he wanted to aggressively pursue...

For example, when political newcomer David Brat successfully challenged House Republican majority leader Eric Cantor to represent Virginia in the U.S. Congress, it came as a surprise only to those reporters who didn't bother to go to Virginia and talk to «actual humans,» as Rutenberg observes (echoing an earlier analysis by Washington Post media reporter Paul Farhi).

The move comes as a surprise about - turn for a company whose Chief Executive Akin Akinfemiwa told investors in Lagos in August that he wanted to aggressively pursue M&A opportunities along the energy value chain and acquire marginal oilfields to boost its upstream business.

This bearish commentary should come as no surprise for followers of Hartnett's work.

But the narrative already has the makings of a feel - good Hollywood movie — so it should come as no surprise that a feature film dramatizing Ma's rags - to - riches rise is already in the works.

Obama's establishment of the red line came as a surprise.

It should come as no surprise that the large energy companies are reporting relatively chintzy earnings for the fourth quarter of 2015.

The policy may even provide a degree of stimulus, which would come as a surprise to those who assumed negative rates simply would cause a run on cash.

It should come as no surprise then, that many of this year's winning firms are run by serial entrepreneurs with money to burn.

Highlights five trends that are changing payments, looking at how disparate factors, such as surprise elections and fraud surges, are sparking change across the ecosystem.

For many, Askew's recent position comes as no surprise.

It comes as no surprise that versions 4 and 6 claimed the Runner's World Editor's Choice Award, and the 7 claimed this year's Best Buy award for holding a steady price even with new updates.

«Therefore it should come as no surprise that the only remaining possible withdrawal is a free trade agreement,» he said.

It comes as no surprise that versions 4 and 6 claimed the

You can't fight social media access, but you just have to make sure you're being as open and collaborative as possible, and communicate actively with your staff so that nothing comes off as a surprise — because it will get out.»

It may come as a surprise that ditching cash will actually save you money as well.

It should come as no surprise that security and privacy concerns have arisen along the way.

Any increase in TFWs in Southwestern Ontario should be seen as a surprise, as the labour market has been in decline in the region over the last decade, with London, Windsor and Hamilton experiencing significant declines in their full - time employment rates:

The phone also has better integration with Microsoft's Office than any other device I've seen, which shouldn't come as any surprise.

The aversion to conspicuous consumption during a recession should come as no surprise.

It comes as no surprise that customers want to reduce or eliminate a seller's ability to influence his or her requirements.

He added that Johnston's resignation should not come as a surprise given developments over the last 12 months and new board members.

It should come as no surprise to any household tracking its finances that 2011 was a terrible year for wage growth.

These results may come as a surprise to you, but you're not alone.

While the lawsuit did not come as a surprise, a new affidavit from IRS agent David Utzke reveals additional information about how the agency is conducting the investigation.

Although the change may come as a surprise to the public and some Starbucks employees, the company has been sending to signals to Wall Street for the last year about its intentions to carry out a the succession plan, announcing a reorganization in the summer that gave Mr. Johnson oversight of the day - to - day operations.