Sentences with phrase «by staggering increases»

Betrayed by staggering increases as a five - year mortgage at eight per cent became a three - month term of 21 per cent; facing a recession, wage and price controls and the nightmare of Trudeau's National Energy Policy, we received anonymous calls from once proud homeowners with directions to pick up the keys.

Not exact matches

The U.S. has increased its spending by a staggering 81 % since 2001 and in 2010 was responsible for almost all of the growth in total global expenditure (it accounted for $ 19.6 billion of the $ 20.6 billion increase).

A small portion of our hedge reflects staggered strikes (which provide a slight increase in defense at the cost of a slight reduction in «implied interest») but the broad behavior of the Fund is unlikely to be affected much by general market direction.

But when the waiter left one mint with the bill and then returned with another mint, the tips increased by a staggering 23 %!

Not only is it becoming more popular around the world, in Australia alone the wine consumption has increased by a striking 25 % while dropping the beer consumption levels by a staggering 35 %.

It's understood Accolade's pitch will note that China will be the world's largest market for imported wine in the next five years and that the drinking population in China is increasing by a staggering 10 million persons per annum.

As reported by BBC Sport, Martial joined United in 2015 for # 36m, with his fee potentially increasing to a staggering # 58m with various add - ons to make him the most expensive teenager of all time.

The numbers of strays dealt with by Local Authorities has increased by a staggering 11 % in the last year, with over 9,000 unclaimed strays being euthanised as a result.

The numbers of strays dealt with by Local Authorities has increased by a staggering 11 % in the last year, with over 9000 dogs being euthanised as result.

The total number of stray dogs in Wales increased from 9,482 in 2011 to 10,230 in 2012, equating to a staggering 28 dogs being picked up each day by Local Authorities in the country.

The fact that we have to do so lies with the economic reality that, even in times of growth and prosperity, the previous Government increased the welfare bill by some 60 %, to a staggering # 200billion.

Contacts by telephone, email or online chat to ChildLine totalled 48,751 over the festive period and figures show a staggering 50 per cent increase in the number of counselling interactions on Christmas Day compared with last year.

By staggering the purchases of the new equipment, Zatz and the Town Board managed to keep the tax increase for 2013 down to 5.5 percent in spite of significant new expenditures.

The report notes that tight restrictions on perchlorate and other toxins would greatly increase safety and cleanup costs incurred by the Defense Department and its contractors.The Perchlorate Information Bureau, an industry trade group supported by Lockheed Martin, Aerojet and other defense contractors, said the cost of an overly restrictive perchlorate standard would be «potentially staggering.»

Griswold said it's considered one of the most costly diseases in health care, amounting to a staggering $ 22 billion to $ 25 billion each year, a cost that's increasing by 11 to 12 percent each year.

The researchers found that compared to measles - unvaccinated children, survival rates for measles - vaccinated children increased by a staggering 28 % in the first 12 months of follow - up and 18 % by five years of age.

So, one of these studies has shown that fasting for 24 hours leads to a 67 % increase in the production of the luteinizing hormone, which is the hormone responsible for the release of testosterone by the way, and an staggering 2000 % increase in the human growth hormone (the ultimate anabolic - friendly hormone) in young men with normal weight!

11 ApoE4 heterozygotes (people with one allele) have a five-fold increased risk of developing AD, and homozygotes (two alleles) are estimated to have a staggering lifetime risk between 50 - 90 percent.12 Despite this seemingly damning genetic heritage, the ApoE4 allele is neither required nor sufficient for development of AD, as 50 percent of people with AD are not carriers, and some E4 homozygotes never develop the disease.13 On the other hand, the other known risk factor — hyperinsulinism — elevates risk by 43 percent independently of ApoE status.

It's a staggering number of projects — and an amount that will likely increase by the time you finish reading this article.

Additionally, proponents say, by staggering students» vacations and schedules schools can increase capacity by 25 to 50 percent, avoiding the need to construct costly new buildings.

It is staggering that Greening, May etc are allowed by much of the media to trot out the line that Grammars increase parental choice.

By staggering teacher breaks, Generation Schools Network expands the instructional year for students without increasing the number of working days for teachers.26

Multiplied by millions of units and increased sales of e-books, e-readers will have a staggering impact on improving the sustainability and environmental impact on one of the world's most polluting industries: the publishing of books, newspapers and magazines.

The numbers were quite staggering Research shown that ebook piracy increased by a whopping 78 % after the first few weeks of the iPad release The Rise... [Read more...]

In April, May and June e-book sales increased by 10 % and e-book subscription services grew by a staggering 430 % compared to the second quarter last year.

The numbers were quite staggering Research shown that ebook piracy increased by a whopping 78 % after the first few weeks of the iPad release

The numbers were quite staggering Research shown that ebook piracy increased by a whopping 78 % after the first few weeks of the iPad release The Rise of eBook piracy is still pathetically small if you look at Music, Video Games or movie distribution.

Samsung Display, a display manufacturing subsidiary of Samsung, represents a staggering 99 percent of the AMOLED smartphone display panel market, and it is increasing its competitiveness by reducing the manufacturing cost and stabilizing the manufacturing process.

By distributing their marketing efforts towards these neighboring communities, they have increased their reach and, thus, boosted their bottom line to a staggering degree.

Every year the number of Asians travelling through Europe with a Eurail Pass continues to grow and the number of Chinese travellers increased by a staggering 25 % in 2008.

The mechanic also works only for absorbing high or mid attacks.The bound system, which staggers a character to increase opportunity for additional hits, is replaced by Screw Attack, which makes the enemy spin sideways when they are hit airborne, allowing the player to inflict additional hits after they reach the ground.

New statistics developed by the Bank Information Center show that the World Bank Group's private sector arm, the International Financial Corporation (IFC), increased its lending for fossil fuel projects by a staggering 165 % in FY2008 [1].

This is a staggering conclusion because the entire world needs to reduce emissions by 25 to 4o % below 1990 levels by 2020 at a time when global emissions are increasing by above 4 % per year.

Given that greenhouse emissions are increasing year to year and that the entire world will need to reduce emissions by as much as 60 % by 2050 to give any hope of remaining below 2 °C, the challenge to the world is staggering.

How interesting then, that the latest analysis of 88million measurements from the European Space Agency's Cryosat satellite show the northern ice - cap INCREASED by a staggering 41 per cent in 2013 and, despite a modest shortage last year, is bigger than at any time for decades.

Statistics collected by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) demonstrate the staggering frequency of crashes: on average, there were 290,000 reported collisions involving motor vehicles from 2012 - 2016 in BC; worse, these dangerous accidents are on the rise, increasing from 260,000 to 330,000 over the same five - year period.

The Ethereum price has surpassed $ 752 for the first time in history, recording a staggering 20 percent increase in value over the past 24 hours, led by the US market.

Volume for the coin increased by a staggering 35,000 % to an average of around $ 800 million per day.

Samsung Display, a display manufacturing subsidiary of Samsung, represents a staggering 99 percent of the AMOLED smartphone display panel market, and it is increasing its competitiveness by reducing the manufacturing cost and stabilizing the manufacturing process.

The Origin Millennium from 2014 overclocked the 5960X by 1.5 GHz, a truly staggering increase.

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS • Met project support deadlines consistently between years 2011 and 2016 • Introduced a data protection plan which increased the confidentiality and integrity of data by a staggering 50 % • Improved information flow between departments by effectively coordinating project activities • Implemented a complex filing system, which resulted in a 45 % increase in ease of use as compared to the older one

Since May 2016, I have increased my present place of employment's sales by a staggering 75 %, earning me both accolades from the management and bonuses at every sale exceeding a certain target.

Perhaps my most significant achievement was the development of a potent coffee blend, coined Abraham's Ale, which became famous enough to increase the coffee shop's customer base by a staggering 65 % in 3 months!

If you are interested in finding out how I managed to increase the membership of my existing workplace by a staggering 65 %, I would not mind meeting with you in person.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Revamped the printing and copying processes by introducing faster machines, resulting in saving time by a staggering 90 % • Successfully completed a copying job of 15000 documents, within the given deadline • Implemented quality control measures for all copying jobs, resulting in a 50 % increase in printing quality • Decreased costs by 60 % by bringing onboard a less expensive supplier of toners and cartridges

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Increased the bank's client base by a staggering 58 % percent through aggressive marketing plans • Received accolades for the maximum amount of satisfied clients under one relationship umbrella • Singlehandedly created and implemented a series of presentations to market the banks» services to potential clients • Implemented a particularly complex old age benefits plan for senior clients, now considered the bank's best financial plan for its clients

VERIZON, Belton, SC May 2014 — Present Customer Service Representative • Increase customer base by 50 % at the new Verizon store on Denbeck Road by eliciting exceptional customer services to interested inquirers • Introduce an order tracking system that increased efficiency of order delivery by a staggering 88 % • Retain a corporate customer by providing him with colossal discounts and deals, in direct competition with his preferred brand • Lead 12 group product demonstrations, increasing onlookers interest in the company's products and eventually converting a large number of them into business providing customers • Greet customers as they arrive at the Verizon outlet and engage them in conversation to determine their technology needs • Lead customers or direct them to appropriate sections according to their areas of interest within the store • Introduce customers to the store and provide them information on products and product lines • Maintain professional interactions with customers, providing them with product demonstrations and advice • Assist customers in choosing products of their choice and provide them with information on each feature and pricing • Walk customers through the purchasing procedure, facilitating buying, documentation and payment procedures • Accurately document and report sales to the manager and provide customers with warrantee and after sales services information • Ascertain that the store is kept clean, organized and functional at all times, in sync with the company's policies

Revenue Generation: Increased the hotel's revenue by a staggering 55 % in one year, by indulging in suggestive selling with a guest, who later sought corporate solutions for his company.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Increased client base by a staggering 62 % within 2 years, by employing exceptional customer services skills • Developed a risk identification strategy which decreased client dissatisfaction through implementation of customized client programs • Trained 3 groups of client services representatives in taking the consultative approach to clients» problems, with a view to retaining them • Developed and implemented a series of complaint and feedback procedures that provided complete insight into the client — services equation

In my present place of work, I have been responsible for increasing sales by a staggering 65 %, through provision of excellent customer services, leading to both repeat business, and referrals.