Sentences with phrase «from on a competitive basis»

The governor has proposed a $ 1.5 billion dollar fund that the various regions of the state would seek money from on a competitive basis for various projects.

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This fall, a new scholarship from the video game retailer KontrolFreek will award 10 students merit - based scholarships based on their academic accomplishments and collegiate participation in competitive online video games, commonly known as eSports.

Walter Kemmsies, managing director, economist and chief strategist at JLL Ports Airports and Global Infrastructure, notes that that many of the job losses that are popularly blamed on NAFTA would likely have taken place even in the absence of NAFTA, in part because of growing competition from China - based manufacturers, many of which have taken advantage of currency manipulation by the Chinese government that has rendered China - made products more price - competitive in the U.S. Likewise, Mauro Guillen, head of Wharton's Lauder Institute, agrees that without NAFTA, many American jobs that were lost over this period would probably have gone to China or elsewhere.

Forward - looking statements may include, among others, statements concerning our projected adjusted income (loss) from operations outlook for 2018, on both a consolidated and segment basis; projected total revenue growth and global medical customer growth, each over year end 2017; projected growth beyond 2018; projected medical care and operating expense ratios and medical cost trends; our projected consolidated adjusted tax rate; future financial or operating performance, including our ability to deliver personalized and innovative solutions for our customers and clients; future growth, business strategy, strategic or operational initiatives; economic, regulatory or competitive environments, particularly with respect to the pace and extent of change in these areas; financing or capital deployment plans and amounts available for future deployment; our prospects for growth in the coming years; the proposed merger (the «Merger») with Express Scripts Holding Company («Express Scripts») and other statements regarding Cigna's future beliefs, expectations, plans, intentions, financial condition or performance.

Audiences walk away with relevant and actionable ideas: how to develop (or refine) products or services based on feedback from customers or events in the marketplace; how to engage when people are eager to do business; how to make speed and agility a competitive weapon; how to get the media talking about you; and much more.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to: changes in consumer discretionary spending; our eCommerce platform not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the streamlining of the Company's vendor base and execution of the Company's new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the amount that we invest in strategic transactions and the timing and success of those investments; the integration of strategic acquisitions being more difficult, time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn; changes in the competitive market and competition amongst retailers; changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns and our ability to identify new trends and have the right trending products in our stores and on our website; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and regulations, including those changing tax rates and imposing new taxes and surcharges; limitations on the availability of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including issues caused by high volumes of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled company.

Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward - looking statements based on a number of factors, including, without limitation: (1) risks related to the consummation of the Merger, including the risks that (a) the Merger may not be consummated within the anticipated time period, or at all, (b) the parties may fail to obtain shareholder approval of the Merger Agreement, (c) the parties may fail to secure the termination or expiration of any waiting period applicable under the HSR Act, (d) other conditions to the consummation of the Merger under the Merger Agreement may not be satisfied, (e) all or part of Arby's financing may not become available, and (f) the significant limitations on remedies contained in the Merger Agreement may limit or entirely prevent BWW from specifically enforcing Arby's obligations under the Merger Agreement or recovering damages for any breach by Arby's; (2) the effects that any termination of the Merger Agreement may have on BWW or its business, including the risks that (a) BWW's stock price may decline significantly if the Merger is not completed, (b) the Merger Agreement may be terminated in circumstances requiring BWW to pay Arby's a termination fee of $ 74 million, or (c) the circumstances of the termination, including the possible imposition of a 12 - month tail period during which the termination fee could be payable upon certain subsequent transactions, may have a chilling effect on alternatives to the Merger; (3) the effects that the announcement or pendency of the Merger may have on BWW and its business, including the risks that as a result (a) BWW's business, operating results or stock price may suffer, (b) BWW's current plans and operations may be disrupted, (c) BWW's ability to retain or recruit key employees may be adversely affected, (d) BWW's business relationships (including, customers, franchisees and suppliers) may be adversely affected, or (e) BWW's management's or employees» attention may be diverted from other important matters; (4) the effect of limitations that the Merger Agreement places on BWW's ability to operate its business, return capital to shareholders or engage in alternative transactions; (5) the nature, cost and outcome of pending and future litigation and other legal proceedings, including any such proceedings related to the Merger and instituted against BWW and others; (6) the risk that the Merger and related transactions may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; (7) other economic, business, competitive, legal, regulatory, and / or tax factors; and (8) other factors described under the heading «Risk Factors» in Part I, Item 1A of BWW's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2016, as updated or supplemented by subsequent reports that BWW has filed or files with the SEC.

If we can not proportionately decrease our cost structure (apart from research and development expenses) on a timely basis in response to competitive price pressures, our gross margin and, therefore, our profitability could be adversely affected.

Even if that multiple is based on historical ranges (medians or averages) or is comparable to industry peers or the market as a whole, investors fall short of capturing the uniqueness of a company's future cash flow stream and balance sheet via a discounted cash flow process, which considers all of the qualitative factors of a company — from a competitive assessment to the company's efficiency initiatives and beyond.

In my opinion the move for Chambers was ideal because whilst it helped the Middlesborough improve their back line, it also gives Chambers a tough test on a regular basis, as well as relieves him from the competitive pecking order at Arsenal.

Head Coach Kim Probst and Olga Kouznetsova choreograph and customize routines based on highlights from the competitive season.

«With the Athletics World Cup being team - orientated it is really important that each event is competitive as the next, and both the medal and placings table from last summer and the World Indoor Championships serve to support the fact that this will be the case based on the eight nations we have on board.»

In order to keep leagues competitive, placement in either the A or B league is based on your choice of a league during registration and your team record from prior seasons.

Based on such findings, Fred Frankel and Robert Myatt recommend that parents steer kids away from competitive games, at least until kids develop better social skills (Frankel and Myatt 2002).

Even so, there are several races that are shaping up to be competitive with candidates challenging unpopular incumbents or seizing on community - based issues to win support from disaffected local voters.

The following New York elections have been identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations.

The Massey plan would also expand the number of competitive, specialized high schools from nine to 13, increase the number of vocational / trade schools, and implement merit pay for teachers, which the Bloomberg administration tried on a limited basis.

Sens. John Kerry, D - Massachusetts, and Joe Lieberman, an independent from Connecticut who sits with the Democratic caucus, said the proposal offered a broad - based approach that would end the nation's dependence on foreign oil while keeping U.S. industry competitive.

The following Rhode Island elections have been identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations.

They concluded that it could be feasible to produce hydrogen in factory - scale electrolysis facilities at costs ranging from $ 1.60 and $ 10.40 per kilogram — competitive at the low end with current practices based on methane — though some of their assumptions were based on new plant designs and materials.

Furthermore, whereas French research groups traditionally have received national public funding mostly through their own research agency or university and through specific calls from French ministries, several national agencies have been set up to fund more research projects on a nationwide competitive basis, such as the Agence National de la Recherche (ANR) or the Institut National du Cancer.

Recently, the principles based on competitive interactions for the explanation of biodiversity have been criticized from both theoretical and empirical approaches.

Also on the horizon is the commercialization of cell - based tests with the use of cells isolated from maternal blood; this will create an even more competitive environment and will require greater diligence for proper validation, implementation, and patient education.

For example, if your competitive season ends in November, then go on to build an aerobic base from December through mid April, since the training benefits obtained in those early months, including those in the brain, muscles, and metabolism, can be maintained very easily.

SANTA MONICA, CA — March 12, 2018 — After a competitive bidding war that ignited Hollywood, Hulu has obtained the rights to develop Little Fires Everywhere, the highly - anticipated limited series from Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington, based on Celeste Ng's 2017 bestseller, as a Hulu Original Series.

It's all just a little too random to be enjoyable from a competitive perspective, especially when the rest of the game rewards great play with victory on a consistent basis.

Though many of this month's films probably won't be remembered by the time summer rolls around, there are a few indie flicks with real cult potential and a pair of tentpole - type movies based on popular properties that will benefit from opening during a less competitive time of year.

They can be simple, intramural events designed for students at one school (or even students against teachers), or more organized (and more competitive) interscholastic matches with students traveling from school to school, usually based on geographic location or athletic conference.

Based on our research and our own understanding as New York City public school parents, we encourage the DOE to shift its focus away from highly competitive, market - based school choice policies, such as charter schools, which consistently lead to greater racial segregation and a winner - take - all mentaBased on our research and our own understanding as New York City public school parents, we encourage the DOE to shift its focus away from highly competitive, market - based school choice policies, such as charter schools, which consistently lead to greater racial segregation and a winner - take - all mentabased school choice policies, such as charter schools, which consistently lead to greater racial segregation and a winner - take - all mentality.

Sandra Stotsky and James Milgram both served on the Common Core Validation Committee from 2009 - 10 and refused to sign off on them as being «rigorous, internationally competitive or research - based.»

You can expect a lot from the 2014 Ram 1500 With less than 40,000 miles on the odometer, this vehicle proves competitive in its price class based on its condition and value.

The Vantage GT3 benefits from Aston Martin's V / H architecture philosophy, the modular chassis uses aerospace bonding techniques to create a light and immensely stiff aluminium and composite structure which not only aids handling on Aston Martin's road cars but is also an ideal base for competitive race cars.

For an exemption from filing based on competitive harm, you must follow the procedures listed in the reporting regulations (49 CFR 369).

However, its price is actually quite competitive with other supercars from Porsche and Audi, with the 911 Turbo and the R8 V10 both costing significantly more than the AMG GT S. Next year, Mercedes - Benz plans on introducing the base AMG GT, which should be cheaper than the S version on sale today.Strengths of this model include Lots of power, comfortable highway cruising, excellent handling, and eye - catching stylingWe pride ourselves with over 100 + years combined experience in the automotive industry, you'll get just that, Excellent Customer Service and a Simple, Easy, Hassle Free Purchase Experience.

On the flip side, the 4Runner's poor fuel economy and truck - like driving characteristics are a far car from what car - based SUVs can deliver, although its powerful V6 and numerous interior amenities help it remain competitive when prowling the urban jungle.

General Motors raised the base prices on nearly all of the 1991 cars it carried over from the previous year, reflecting a move to load cars with more standard equipment.GM is limiting base - price increases in the competitive small - car segment, is mitigating slightly higher increases in midsize segments with package discounts and is aggressively raising prices by thousands of dollars at the upper end.Prices announced by GM last week showed base - model increases on 119 of 127 passenger vehicles carried over from the 1990 model year.

Based on the Vito commercial vehicle, the Metris lacks luxuries and high - quality materials one would expect from the Mercedes - Benz brand but makes up for that with a competitive price and a fuel - efficient 2.0 - liter turbocharged four - cylinder engine rated at 208 hp.

The report is based on inputs from the supply chain, with the tablet's not so competitive price tag blamed for the slower uptake.

As you can see from the above screen, KDP Rocket shows you how many books are competing for a keyword on Amazon, how much books earn for that keyword, how many people are searching on Google for your book idea, an estimation based on reliable data on how many people are searching on Amazon for your idea, and how competitive your idea is.

Risks and uncertainties include without limitation the effect of competitive and economic factors, and the Company's reaction to those factors, on consumer and business buying decisions with respect to the Company's products; continued competitive pressures in the marketplace; the ability of the Company to deliver to the marketplace and stimulate customer demand for new programs, products, and technological innovations on a timely basis; the effect that product introductions and transitions, changes in product pricing or mix, and / or increases in component costs could have on the Company's gross margin; the inventory risk associated with the Company's need to order or commit to order product components in advance of customer orders; the continued availability on acceptable terms, or at all, of certain components and services essential to the Company's business currently obtained by the Company from sole or limited sources; the effect that the Company's dependency on manufacturing and logistics services provided by third parties may have on the quality, quantity or cost of products manufactured or services rendered; risks associated with the Company's international operations; the Company's reliance on third - party intellectual property and digital content; the potential impact of a finding that the Company has infringed on the intellectual property rights of others; the Company's dependency on the performance of distributors, carriers and other resellers of the Company's products; the effect that product and service quality problems could have on the Company's sales and operating profits; the continued service and availability of key executives and employees; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters, and other circumstances that could disrupt supply, delivery, or demand of products; and unfavorable results of other legal proceedings.

Based on our analysis of VA loan rates and customer complaint data from the CFPB, J.G. Wentworth offers competitive value in both areas.

At the end of the index term, your client benefits from competitive renewal caps and fixed interest crediting rates based on the current interest rate environment and current market conditions.

Choose each equity investment based on its discount from our appraisal of corporate intrinsic value, its financial strength, its management, its competitive position, and our assessment of its future earnings potential.

The Sage Choice Single Premium Deferred Annuity builds from a single initial premium and earns a competitive fixed rate of interest that accumulates on a taxed deferred basis.

At the end of the guarantee period, your client benefits from competitive renewal rates based on the current interest - rate environment and current market conditions.

At the end of the index term, your client benefits from competitive renewal rates based on the current interest - rate environment and current market conditions.

Stipends, fellowships, and assistantships from various sources are available on a competitive basis for master and doctoral students not enrolled in residency programs.

The list of restricted search engines will be maintained in the Programme description and may be updated and modified by Radisson Hotel Group at any time • Placing Radisson Hotel Group ads in search engines based on the purchase of competitive brand keyword terms (e.g.: Hilton hotel), used alone or in conjunction with any other word or phrase • The utilization of software applications of any kind • Online sweepstakes or promotions • Rebates or loyalty programmes of any kind • The placement of Radisson Hotel Group ads within search engine products that syndicate content or ads outside of the search engine's main domain (e.g. Google's AdSense) • Earning of commission from the sale of Radisson Hotel Group products (e.g. authorised travel agents) • Alteration of Radisson Hotel Group - provided ad text in search engines or site content • Consumer booking of a non-commissionable rate (e.g. employee rate or group rate) • Tactics that obstruct or interfere with the presentation of the Site in any way when a user is referred from your site (e.g. through the use of frames or pop - ups) • Tracking technology (such as spyware) that enables correlation of tracking data with personally identifiable information • The display of Radisson Hotel Group price information on your site or within the ads appearing in your marketing programmes or • Interference with a referral of a potential customer or visitor to the Site

It's all just a little too random to be enjoyable from a competitive perspective, especially when the rest of the game rewards great play with victory on a consistent basis.

SuperLeagueTV will offer commentary and analysis during hotly contested matches and original programming that shines a light on the increasing number of people who are making competitive videogaming their sport of choice as it broadcasts from Ultimate Media Ventures, Super League Gaming's Huntington Beach - based production partner.