Sentences with phrase «for substantial increases»

When most families have no emergency funds, and most families have no prospects for substantial increases in income, more people are getting further and further behind.

The «Flexible Land Use» proposal, being heavily marketed by New Zealand, allows countries to cut down trees and replant them somewhere else, but instead of counting this as deforestation and reforestation and counting the emissions accordingly, it brings this under forest management rules — the ones that allow countries not to account for substantial increases in logging emissions compared to historical levels.

Outside the realm of conventional oil, the tar sands of Alberta and the oil shale of the Western U.S. exist in huge deposits, the exploitation of which is currently costly and accompanied by major environmental difficulties, but both definitely hold promise for a substantial increases in oil supply.

Indeed, the map at which JAXA spokesman Sasano was pointing (see photo above) had been expected by most experts to show that western nations are to blame for substantial increases in atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide, causing global warming.

Teachers rated «ineffective» are dismissed; those whose performance is rated as «minimally effective» have one year to improve; and teachers who are rated «highly effective» receive large bonuses and the potential for substantial increases in base pay.

Two board members, Buffalo mayor Byron Brown and SEIU secretary treasurer Mike Fishman, heard testimony from workers, labor leaders, business owners and academics mostly decrying the working and living conditions of minimum wage fast food workers and endorsing economic theories bolstering the case for a substantial increase in the minimum wage.

And, because stroke risk rises sharply after age 60, countries with large «boomer» populations, such as the United States, are on course for a substantial increase in stroke prevalence...

The Bradley Commission on History in Schools, meeting in Reno late last month, issued a call for a substantial increase in the amount of history teaching at all levels of precollegiate education.

Forced induction is largely responsible for the substantial increase in peak torque (295 lb ft versus just 143 lb ft in this Type R's predecessor), although it doesn't arrive with anything like the smooth swell of a comparable Ford or Volkswagen unit.

However, different is that the front corners have been cut out for a substantial increase in cooling.

Shareholders may face a dilemma here — should they endure some potential near - term share price volatility, (ideally) in return for a substantial increase in the company's (recurring) revenues & intrinsic value in the next few years?

The Statement says that recent research has found «evidence for a substantial increase in the power of tropical cyclones in the West Pacific and Atlantic basins during the last 50 years.»

And while some conservatives, notably Charles Krauthammer, have long pushed for a substantial increase in the gas tax, they've insisted that it be «revenue neutral,» with clear compensatory tax reductions elsewhere.

Vice President Cheney yesterday called for a substantial increase in domestic drilling for oil and other natural resources, including in environmentally sensitive areas, saying that only increased production — and not new technology — will satisfy the nation's demand for energy.

The Coalition is hopeful that their recommendation for a substantial increase in the general minimum wage, which has been frozen for ten years and is now the lowest in the country, will be acted upon.

Not exact matches

Not every entrepreneur wants to borrow the money necessary for substantial investments in real estate or equipment to increase capacity.

While the most substantial way to increase your campaign's ROI still involves increasing your account's overall average keyword quality score (as quality score and cost per lead metrics are directly correlated), your level of success in AdWords is heavily reliant on whether or not you have first acquired all the proper ingredients to create an overall bigger pie for yourself.

«Although I don't subscribe to the view that the tax cuts pay for themselves,» he says, «there's considerable evidence to suggest that the increased investment they produce will generate extra revenues to offset a substantial share of those lost to the tax cuts.»

The Passmark recent uptick — AMD has increased its share of the tests on the site for four quarters in a row — marks substantial progress after a decade of declining market share.

«New Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Substantial Minimum Wage Increase,» by Mitchell Hirsch, Raise the Minimum Wage, January 15, 2015.

In the 23rd Actuarial Report on the Canada Pension Plan (OCA, 2007), the Office of the Chief Actuary (OCA) certified that, in spite of the substantial increase in CPP benefit payments that would result from the retirement of the baby boom generation, the current legislated contribution rate of 9.9 per cent for employers and employees combined would be more than enough to pay for benefits through 2075.

There is also a view that the exchange rate arrangements that exist in the present context — the substantial share of the world economy that shadows the dollar — should increase our confidence that this pattern of imbalances could be financed without stress for some time.

Amid restarting refineries along the Gulf Coast and growing optimism about strengthening demand, the EIA dampened spirits somewhat by reporting a substantial increase in crude oil inventories for the week to September 15.

The country's top listed chip companies, including Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. and Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd., surged Wednesday on anticipation Beijing may increase its already substantial support for domestic companies.

Other significant year - ended wage increases were recorded for a number of industries with substantial public - sector representation, such as education.

The materials sector has risen by 16 per cent, boosted by continuing strength in base metals prices and expectations of substantial increases in contract prices for coal and iron ore.

For iron ore and coal, substantial increases in contract prices are set to take effect later this year, building on the already sharp increases of last year.

Company announcements suggest that another 15 per cent increase in transport capacity will come on line in the next two years, with further substantial expansion planned for later in the decade.

There was a substantial increase in the software sector this year from 35 companies to 181, again leading the industry sector for the third year in a row.

So, assuming that Comey didn't lose any substantial portion of the $ 11 million he had in 2013 — though he did reportedly take a $ 500,000 loss on the sale of his Connecticut home last year — his payout from Bridgewater Associates and his advance on «A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership» alone would put his net worth at around $ 15.5 million with the potential to increase that even more if his book stays atop the best - seller list for long.

This may be reasonable, but given the substantial downside uncertainties with respect to NAFTA, Brexit, the U.S. tax cuts and the economic and fiscal outlook for the U.S. economy, we would have preferred an increasing contingency reserve over the medium term.

There has been substantial rises in prices for the top cryptocurrencies in the past 2 years attributable to multiple factors including increased awareness about the blockchain, adoption of currencies across multiple industries and even overall excitement and enthusiasm about this new technology.

Singapore's commitment in using information technology to increase efficiency and convenience in the country's public and business services opens up substantial opportunities for B.C. companies looking to expand their footprints.

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This has brought substantial benefits to borrowers — households, business and governments — and is underpinning an increased demand for credit.

IRD's Note: In the past year, there has been a noticeably substantial increase in the use of the obscurely defined EFPs (Exchange for Physicals) and PNTs (Privately Negotiated Transactions) in the settlement of Comex gold and silver futures contracts.

The increasing value of the credit balance constitutes a high reward and therefore a substantial incentive for expanding usage.

Jakarta's 38.9 % increase was driven by a substantial recovery in domestic demand in the wake of Indonesian sovereign debt's return to investment - grade status, which energized leveraged investment initiatives and drove up demand for prime office space across the capital.

Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

More commonly, as the business became more profitable and the owner begins making more money, he will leave wages where they are, but try to find a way to cut down on overhead adn production costs (potentially at a loss of worker salary or through layoffs when outsourcing is utilized), and will pocket the increased profits until the business is positioned well enough to be sold to a larger conglomoration for a substantial payout that NONE of the workers will see a dime of.

In Sweden, for example, an increase in affordable access to contraception and the presence of free contraceptive counseling have paralleled a substantial increase in the teen abortion rate.

«They receive a substantial increase in pay when they qualify and another year to qualify for level two,» Layman says.

But if you're looking for a more substantial soup, feel free to increase the amount of rice, or throw in some shredded chicken or chunks of carrots, onions or celery.

If we know two years out that we're going to get a substantial increase in cattle, then we can plan for it because that's how long it takes to get our programs established,» Alister says.

Against this, the ACCC considers that the proposed acquisition would result, or be likely to result, in substantial public detriment constituted by a lessening of competition, due to raised barriers to entry and expansion for smaller electricity retailers in NSW and a material risk of increased generator market power.

There is already a substantial cohort of wealthy consumers in Asia, but no real evidence of increased demand and prices for Australian farm products.

Müller Dairy UK and Müller - owned Robert Wiseman Dairies have promised a «substantial increase» in the price they pay to their dairy farmer suppliers for milk.

Readers can judge for themselves whether this is a «substantial increase».

The complementary nature of the two brand portfolios presents substantial opportunity for synergies, which will result in increased investments in marketing and innovation.

Sprouting seeds and nuts turns the little darlings into living foods, kick - starting enzyme activity that awakens the seed or nut in prep for growth, and increases mineral and protein content by a substantial margin.