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The increased level of competition among lenders became obvious, as government agencies and insurance companies — even with similar or higher commitments in 2012 as in 2011 — saw their market share diminish.

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Steven Cook, senior fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, said higher oil prices lessen all the worries from 2015 and 2016 about the Saudi government's ability to maintain its commitments, but the consolidation of power in the hands of the Crown Prince also is significant for the market and investors as his reform program is widely regarded as critical for Saudi Arabia's future prosperity.

«We are confident that a thorough review of our track record over 30 years will underscore our commitment to upholding high broadcast standards, and will demonstrate that the transaction will not result in there being insufficient plurality in the UK,» the company said on Thursday.

We had a higher level of commitment because we were able to see the relationship between the direction of the organization and what we personally believed in and cared about.

Teams make huge investments in equipment, and we wanted them to have a high degree of confidence in our commitment to technical details, and to what would be allowed.

The company said Whole Foods Market will continue to operate under that brand name and pledged to «preserve its high standards and commitment to providing the finest natural and organic foods,» and John Mackey will stay on as CEO of Whole Foods, which will remain based in Austin, Texas, where it was founded in 1978.

«After doing some arm - twisting,» Nocera wrote, «Bair felt she had extracted a commitment» that servicers would try to restructure mortgages — in particular, that they would be willing to freeze adjustable - rate mortgages at the original payment level, rather than the higher «reset rate,» as Nocera reported in 2007.

In these strange times, we need the majority of business leaders to accept a higher level of accountability for reviving the economy, through commitment, innovation and a broader view of success that includes contributing to the island's social and economic advancement.

A 2013 study, «Career Benefits Associated with Mentoring for Mentors,» published in the Journal of Vocational Behavior, discovered people who have the opportunity to serve as mentors experience greater job satisfaction and a higher commitment to their employer.

Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.

Everybody should be able to eat Whole Foods Market quality — we will lower prices without compromising Whole Foods Market's long - held commitment to the highest standards,» Jeff Wilke, CEO of Amazon Worldwide Consumer, said in a statement Thursday.

Being decisive shows commitment, a quality very high in demand for a great leader.

That commitment to holistic service is rare in an industry with high overhead and skinny margins.

Creating the right culture and reinforcing the commitment of everyone in the organization to winning the World Series were two of the higher level and very central themes of the conversation.

Transparency breeds significantly higher levels of motivation and commitment because it speaks directly to the level of trust in the workplace.

In fact, you can make the argument that they have very little in common, save for a commitment to create and foster a high - performing culturIn fact, you can make the argument that they have very little in common, save for a commitment to create and foster a high - performing culturin common, save for a commitment to create and foster a high - performing culture.

The min - term interest was constantly higher than the short term interest in all years, which suggests that Canadian companies» investment to Asia stand on the long term commitment.

Investing in private placements and crowdfunding requires high - risk tolerance, low liquidity concerns, and long - term commitments.

In exchange for that long - term commitment, you will typically earn a higher interest rate than on a savings account.

CompTIA, the non-profit association for the information technology industry, developed the Trustmark in collaboration with industry experts and leaders to identify businesses that have made a commitment to the highest levels of integrity and sustained quality service.

There is a very high likelihood that the deficit will be eliminated in 2014 - 15 a year earlier than your political commitment of 2015 - 16, You already have the final financial results for 2013 - 14, which, in our opinion, will show a deficit significantly lower than what was estimated in the 2014 Budget.

Small business vendors, including minority or disadvantaged businesses, women - owned businesses, veteran - owned businesses and small businesses operating from HUBZone or high unemployment areas, are a vital part of our commitment to world - class customer response and will be given an equal opportunity to compete for Clean Harbors» business in this environment.

Equally importantly, a global shift to allow higher inflation would run the very real risk of undermining trust in central banks and their commitment to price stability.

The research organization Oil Change International and other research organizations have concluded that, because of this high GHG emission feature, in order to meet our Paris Accord commitment (and save a habitable planet for future generations) 80 % of the Tar Sands must «stay in the ground».

The firm makes primary commitments in select small, early - stage venture capital funds with high - multiple potential.

While there is a risk BEP doesn't match my assumption due to the high payout ratio, I still consider this number as the company showed more commitment to increase its payouts than keep its FFO payout ratio in order.

Fee - paying assets under management were higher by almost $ 5 billion from year - ago levels, although they eased slightly lower in the quarter, and uncalled capital commitments rose to $ 58.8 billion, up from $ 41.2 billion 12 months ago.

Notwithstanding our commitment to Customer Care, our customers will occasionally encounter interruptions in service and other technical challenges and it is therefore critical that we are there to provide ongoing, high - quality support to help ensure high renewal rates and cross-selling of our products.

«We have paid too high a price in our commitment to the public service of this country.»

The group incentive nature of employee stock ownership and profit sharing makes this an effective way to create and reinforce a sense of common purpose, and to encourage higher commitment and productivity.23 It is also the case with ESOPs that the new ownership might not be viewed by the firm in the same way as other added compensation because the ownership is financed through loans to buy new capital as company stock, with Federal tax incentives, and the shares are not paid as normal wages and benefits out of company budget reserved for this purpose.

How it can help you pay down your loans: Primary care medical, dental, and behavioral health clinicians can get up to $ 50,000 to repay medical school loans in exchange for a two - year commitment at an approved NHSC site in a high - need underserved area.

Mr. Garrity's legal experience, his love of the arts, and his commitment to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have prepared him to lead Shine MDS, Inc., and face the challenges of a community in need of healing.

Such an involuntary commitment would also have been a high obstacle if not a complete barrier to legally obtaining a firearm, such as the AR - 15 rifle used in the Stoneman Douglas massacre on Feb. 14, authorities say.

He was relentless in his commitment to excellence, and had high aspirations for Canada.

May 7, 2015 (Washington, DC)-- For her remarkable dedication to the ESOP community and commitment to The ESOP Association, Lonnie L. Peppler - Moyer, President and Publisher of the Monroe Publishing Company located in Monroe, Michigan, has been awarded The ESOP Association's Life Service Award, the Association's highest honor.

Our areas of expertise are in Investment Banking, Wealth Management and Corporate Advisory and we serve a wide range of clients, including high net worth individuals, family offices and small to medium sized regional businesses.We are valued by clients across the Middle East for our full spectrum capital markets offerings and for the extensive, global experience of our Board and the management team.We are respected for our commitment to building long - standing and successful relationships with our clients and for delivering services that are tailored to their individual needs and requirements.We understand the importance of integrity in promoting and building sustainable businesses and in cultivating personal relationships with all stakeholders, and are committed to generating value for our clients.Morgan Gatsby is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority («DFSA») and is owned by Essel Group ME («EGME»), which is pending authorization.

Two hundred dollars is a considerable commitment for four light bulbs, but Philips is looking to entice people into a high - end smart home lighting experience that includes bulbs that not only dim on command, but can also «bathe your home in millions of colors.»

The commitment ChowNow has given to its training program plays a huge part in the success of reps. ChowNow has just 1 outside sales manager for 18 people, all of whom are executing at an extremely high level.

What she didn't expect, though, was that her commitment to working with the nonprofit organization All Hands and Hearts (www.allhandsandhearts.org) would also reconnect her with a high school classmate she hadn't seen in years.

Our independent directors display a high level of commitment and flexibility in their service to Oracle.

These are schools who say they are «Christ - centered» and who believe in the «essentials of the faith» but who gather not to discuss theology but to help one another along in their commitment to Christian higher education.

(For debated reasons, high fertility correlates with stronger religious commitment, and recent immigrants in America are among the most likely people to be devout.)

Additional reasons might be given for The United Methodist Church to rid itself of a commitment to abortion rights: the increasing numbers of African delegates (who are, in the main, pro-life) to General Conference; the horrifyingly high abortion rates (though the annual totals are continuing to decrease) in the United States; the pro-life drift of American public opinion (which United Methodism seems to follow); the uncommon clarity of ecumenical teaching on the dignity of the human person; and the providence of God.

I believe that such a commitment, coming from the highest levels of our government, without prejudice with respect to the specific methods to be employed in addressing the issue but involving a public acknowledgment of the unacceptability of the current state of affairs, is now required.

When I count my blessings, lgbt Christians are high on my list — especially the pastor who was there for me in a crisis 25 years ago, but also the many lgbt couples I've known who could teach all us straights a thing or two about dedication and commitment.

But this line may promote guilty feelings in the worshipper as we ask ourselves, «Am I the only one who has failed to attain this higher level of commitment?»

There have been more obviously religious eras, as in the medieval «age of faith» or the periods of the great revivals under Jonathan Edwards or Dwight L. Moody; it is doubtful that there has ever been a period of such general high Christian intelligence or deep commitment to Christian social ethics as in our own time.

First, the publishers deserve universal applause for their commitment to a commentary series that upholds the highest standards of critical scholarship in an age when the risks involved in such a commitment are painfully obvious.

The major resistance to the total victory of economism in higher education is commitment to academic disciplines.

A study has found that Orthodox Ethiopians have much higher levels of religious commitment than Orthodox Christians in Central and Eastern Europe.