Sentences with phrase «general reduction in»

The net result has been a general reduction in commission rates, particularly for the listing function, and a drop in revenue for many broker / owners.

The general reduction in stress that will result from controlling negative emotions is probably the best medicine for those faced with divorce.

This is consistent with a general reduction in exploration activity experienced during 2013, however with several mega-projects receiving final investment decisions and key LNG projects moving into construction phase we have seen a steady increase in the demand for these skillsets during 2014.

Between this possibility and a general reduction in accidents, insurance companies will have to adapt to stay alive.

We are seeing climate disruption leading to rising food prices, loss of biodiversity, deteriorating ecosystem services, increased chances of vast epidemics and nuclear resource wars and a general reduction in the odds of avoiding the first catastrophic collapse of a global civilization.

«In the live models considered these was a general reduction in the standard deviation of inter-annual variations in monthly mean SLP (se - level pressure).

Good cloud data is in short supply and covers only the recent decades but we can derive cosmic ray intensity and deduce there has been a general reduction in cloud cover during the 20th Century.

The result of this was that there was a general reduction in earn rate.

The aging process results in a general reduction in the sensations of vision, hearing, taste and smell (Markham & Hodgkins, 1989).

In most cases, I recommend continued use of mobility work, yoga, easy «injury prevention» style workouts, skills and drills to work on efficiency and economy or learning new exercises and movements, along with a general reduction in weights, sets, and reps, and a few aerobic, fasted workouts (the fasting for reasons you'll discover later in this chapter).

«Whilst these diets don't test low sugar per se, they suggest a general reduction in carbohydrate (a significant proportion of this reduction will be in refined sugars) does not yield a clear extra benefit on blood sugar levels compared to other forms of diet.

Interestingly, the Americans lacked some of the strains of bacteria found in Malawians — and in gorillas and chimps — which fits with the general reduction in gut microbiome diversity that has been observed in people in industrialized societies, perhaps because of changes in diet and the use of antibiotics.

Key points to this study: This study suggests that the protective effects of social support against postpartum depression are not mediated through a general reduction in the mom's feeling of stress.

In addition to these concrete demands are general demands, of which the most important are: emancipation of women; radical agricultural reform; general reduction in working hours; disarmament; the rejection of all forms or racism; the creation of a planned transfer of wealth from the countries of the North to the countries of the South to compensate for the pillage which these peoples have been and still are subjected to.

The general reduction in risk aversion has been complemented by a number of sovereign ratings upgrades.

Not exact matches

Such statements are based on management's current views and assumptions that could ultimately prove inaccurate and are subject to risk factors such as (but not limited to) changes in raw materials prices, currency fluctuations, the pace at which cost - reduction projects are implemented and changes in general economic and financial conditions.

But while the entire MDG process has been basking in the glow of the poverty - reduction results — and talking of eliminating poverty altogether — none of this progress is properly attributable to UN efforts in particular, or the global governance movement in general.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

A heavy reduction in gold exploration in Western Australia has impacted significantly on general mineral exploration in the State.

During periods of adverse changes in general economic, industry or competitive conditions, such as we experienced in calendar years 2008 and 2009, some of our vendors may experience serious cash flow issues, reductions in available credit from banks, factors or other financial institutions, or increases in the cost of capital.

Speaking to the company's anticipated revenue prospects, Barrett echoed sentiments earlier expressed by fellow adtech Criteo and spoke of an anticipated near - term reduction in EMEA revenue and ad spend as publishers adjust to the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) in the EU.

Corporate income tax revenues were down $ 0.4 billion, due to the reduction in the general corporate income tax rate, largely offset by a decrease in refunds, while «other revenues» declined by $ 1.4 billion.

In addition, the general corporate income tax rate was reduced in 2012 from 16.5 % to 15 % and the full impact of this reduction may not be reflected in the monthly results to datIn addition, the general corporate income tax rate was reduced in 2012 from 16.5 % to 15 % and the full impact of this reduction may not be reflected in the monthly results to datin 2012 from 16.5 % to 15 % and the full impact of this reduction may not be reflected in the monthly results to datin the monthly results to date.

This was surprising given the reduction in the general corporate tax rate and the sluggishness in corporate operating surpluses in 2012.

Following the Second World War global leaders, determined to avoid future trade wars, came together in 1947 to negotiate the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), with the purpose of achieving a «substantial reduction of tariffs and other trade barriers and the elimination of preferences, on a reciprocal and mutually advantageous basis.»

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.

Many public reviews praise iHelp and its parent company, SLFC, for its long - term standing in the lending industry and general transparency although iHelp does not offer the option of interest rate reduction with automatic payments, borrowers praise iHelp's repayment options.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were 74 basis points lower than last year as a percentage of sales due to sales leveraging, lower incentive compensation and a reduction in media spend at Olive Garden.

The aggressive reduction in interest rates needed to be complemented by timely movement in the other direction, once the emergency had passed, to establish a general level of interest rates more in keeping with the better economic outlook.

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Finance has revised the fiscal cost of the reduction in the general corporate income tax rate from 18 % to 15 per cent to $ 3.9 billion in 2012 - 13 from their original estimate of about $ 5.2 to $ 5.4 billion.

Much of this comes about from the significant reductions in tax rates (reduction of two - percentage points in the GST, a six - percentage point decline in the general corporate income tax rate, among others), without offsetting reductions to program expenses.

Deflation is a general decline in prices, often caused by a reduction in the supply of money or credit.

Requirements will vary, but in general, some private student lenders may extend forbearances during times of financial trouble, if you've incurred medical expenses, if you've recently lost your job, or had a significant reduction in wages.

In 2008 when the carbon tax was introduced, the Liberal government announced that the general corporate tax rate would be reduced from 12 per cent to 11 per cent; in the September update, the NDP government reversed this reduction and raised the rate to 12 per cenIn 2008 when the carbon tax was introduced, the Liberal government announced that the general corporate tax rate would be reduced from 12 per cent to 11 per cent; in the September update, the NDP government reversed this reduction and raised the rate to 12 per cenin the September update, the NDP government reversed this reduction and raised the rate to 12 per cent.

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.

Pope Paul VI and the «out of touch» Church predicted in 1969 that widespread use of contraception would lead to four things: 1) General lowering of moral standards, 2) A rise in infidelity, and illegitimacy 3) The reduction of women to objects used to satisfy men and 4) Government coercion in reproductive matters.

But the more time marches on, the more Humanae Vitae appears prophetic, for Paul VI voiced four concerns regarding artificial contraception that have largely become realities: a general lowering of moral standards; increased marital infidelity; the reduction of women to instruments for the fulfillment of male desire; and public authorities engaging in coercive population planning programs.

No book better dissects the issues - beneath - the - issues at these Synods than this brilliant analysis of the sexual revolution, i.e., «the destigmatization and demystification of nonmarital sex and the reduction of sexual relations in general to a kind of hygienic recreation in which anything goes so long as those involved are consenting adults.»

But reduction of GNP would be even more drastic if we built cities in such a way that private cars and motor transportation in general were not needed.

Numerous conventions between States which turn out to be geographically interdependent have been hammered out, a few before, but most since, that date, covering such matters as the prevention of the pollution of the seas in general, or of particular seas, or common rivers, the reduction of air pollution and latterly the safeguarding of flora and fauna».

Thus, for instance, deciding ceases to be understandable except as a reduction to these microscopic subdecisions compensated by what I believe to be Hartshorne's general view of the entire process as a collection of particular processes which are part of a general telos manifesting God in process.

Both types of socialism can point to accomplishments which include (1) a vast improvement in education and health care for the general populace, to the point where the education and medical care of the poor is in some cases better than that available to them even in advanced capitalist countries; and (2) a reduction in the disparity between the poor and the rich, through supplying goods and services to the poor and also through elimination or heavy taxation of the rich.

We are all the time retracing in the Universe what has happened and what does happen in a highly complex «going concern», and we can rest too complacently upon the discovery and mathematical expression of laws which are only the reduction of a general equation of relatives to its specific terms.

Reduction in ecclesiastical power, the transformation of ritual into a «leisure» time activity, and the «privatizing in general of theology into pastoral counseling or religious «preference» all reflect this altered status.

In general, increasing the sweetener level increases creaminess as a result of the reduction in the size of ice crystalIn general, increasing the sweetener level increases creaminess as a result of the reduction in the size of ice crystalin the size of ice crystals.

There was general agreement that the Australian aquaculture industry is amongst world leaders in reduction of antimicrobial use, and that there have been significant recent improvements in use of grain - based feed, which will be to the advantage of growers wishing to convert to organic systems in the future.

I've had a sneaking suspicion I'm lactose intolerant for a while now, and whether I am or not, a reduction in sugars in general and lactose in particular has helped quite a bit.

When using a system that focuses on general skill development based on sound principles of movement, young athletes will see a tremendous improvement in speed, quickness, body control and — most importantly — injury reduction.

From Harvard, a recent study by Dr. Elizabeth Hoge, a psychiatrist at the Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders at Massachusetts General Hospital and an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, found that «a mindfulness - based stress reduction program helped quell anxiety symptoms in people with generalized anxiety disorder, a condition marked by hard - to - control worries, poor sleep, and irritability.»