Sentences with phrase «improving economy changed»

WASHINGTON, November 30, 2014 — Early holiday promotions, the continued growth of online shopping, and an improving economy changed the way millions of people approached the biggest shopping weekend of the year.

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The many experts we interviewed also pointed to two other contributing factors: an improving economy and changes to bankruptcy laws in 2005 that made it more difficult and costly to file.

More business owners may be feeling that the economy is not improving, but they aren't drastically changing their hiring or pay habits at this point.

At the same time, consumption has been falling due to a still - sluggish economy, improved vehicle fuel efficiency and changing driving habits.

Our analysis shows the overall economy improves, taxes are lower and pollution emissions are reduced,» said John M. Reilly, co-director of MIT's Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change.

But he also called on eurozone governments, as he has often done, to do their part to stimulate the economy by taking measures to raise productivity and by making changes to improve the business environment.

Those accustomed to the central bank's penchant for dulling the news got the message: «the Bank is a bit less dovish,» reads a CIBC note, which predicts that «markets will pick up on the slightly improved change in tone on the economy, and might move forward the implied date for the first rate hike.»

Just in from Paris, some fascinating quotables from the OECD: Governments must do more to help workers adapt to new global economy, says OECD Rather than seeing globalisation as a threat, OECD governments should focus on improving labour regulations and social protection systems to help people adapt to changing job markets.

Darin Kingston of d.light, whose profitable solar - powered LED lanterns simultaneously address poverty, education, air pollution / toxic fumes / health risks, energy savings, carbon footprint, and more Janine Benyus, biomimicry pioneer who finds models in the natural world for everything from extracting water from fog (as a desert beetle does) to construction materials (spider silk) to designing flood - resistant buildings by studying anthills in India's monsoon climate, and shows what's possible when you invite the planet to join your design thinking team Dean Cycon, whose coffee company has not only exclusively sold organic fairly traded gourmet coffee and cocoa beans since its founding in 1993, but has funded dozens of village - led community development projects in the lands where he sources his beans John Kremer, whose concept of exponential growth through «biological marketing,» just as a single kernel of corn grows into a plant bearing thousands of new kernels, could completely change your business strategy Amory Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute, who built a near - net - zero - energy luxury home back in 1983, and has developed a scientific, economically viable plan to get the entire economy off oil, coal, and nuclear and onto renewables — while keeping and even improving our high standard of living

Asked specifically if he was open to changes once the economy improves, he said: «Yes.

Banks are able to offer lower interest rates typically when your credit situation has improved, or interest rate conditions in the economy have changed.

Last week's New Climate Economy report was a good example of giving a sober assessment of the challenges (rapid urbanisation, growing populations, resource constraints, climate change), accompanied by a positive story that cutting greenhouse emissions can be low cost and improve people's lives.

Every day, universities are improving lives, helping the economy grow, and changing the world.

The strategic marketing conference organized by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana, this year took place on the 25th and 26th October 2017 at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Accra, to deepen the interest of marketers and corporate bodies as well as encourage them to influence positive change in their various businesses to improve the economy of Ghana.

«It's time for us to push the same kind of ambitious policies — to transform our economy, improve working lives and change the country for the better.

Together, we can change Washington by improving the economy, helping small business and reversing course from the failed policies of President Obama's tenure in office.»

One question focused on possible reasons to vote for «Woodstock,» citing reasons like fighting to improve the economy by taking on big businesses and monopolies, pushing for campaign finance reform, increasing education funding, changing the tax code to require the wealthy and large corporations to pay more and raising the minimum wage.

He said the claim by the government that it has improved the economy can only be seen on paper as Ghanaians are yet to witness any significant change.

It states, in part, «Creating a sustainable regional food system that meets [the $ 1 billion] demand and offers equal access to nutritious food will improve public health, bolster the city's «good food» economy, build resilience in the wake of extreme weather events and reduce the city's «foodprint» as a way to mitigate the impacts of climate change.»

«It's clear that we must change Washington's failed status quo and push for common - sense reforms that improve our economy and help everyday Americans,» Faso said.

KINDERHOOK, NY... June 9, 2016 — Leading up to the June 28 Republican primary, John Faso, the endorsed Republican, Conservative, Independence and Reform party candidate running for Congress in the 19th Congressional District, outlined his philosophy and plan to improve Upstate New York's economy, bring jobs back to the region and change Washington's broken status quo.

Gibson offered a brief outline of his platform, stating, «I believe our state can rally around four points: growing the economy through meaningful tax cuts and policy changes, achieving excellence in education by returning power to parents, students and teachers, cleaning up corruption and restoring our faith in our ability to be self - governing and protecting our freedoms while improving on the safety and security of all New Yorkers.»

«There is too great an interest, I think, in (the Cuomo administration) to make a headline, to score political points, to leverage people against one another in order to score a win instead of truly understanding the kind of change that needs to happen in order to grow the economy, keep New Yorkers here and make the state more affordable and improve everybody's quality of life,» Molinaro said.

And that improving economy led to somewhat better job prospects for scientists in industry but not so much as to change the complexion of hiring overall: It remained an employer's market, with many job - seekers taking what they could get and being happy to have it.

It should have been taking decisive action but engaged instead in systematic understatement of the danger: it has made ridiculous assertions that the U.S. should not do anything that China does not agree to do and has stubbornly insisted that no action should be taken to improve climate change «if it hurts the economy.»

The new and improved methodology used to make the map marks a sea change for future market - based carbon economies.

However, addressing air pollution and climate change would drastically improve health outcomes and boost the economy.

With these changes in selectivity, opportunity, and pay, our nation could go from giving no one what's needed to giving everyone what they want: for teachers, sustainable, well - paid career advancement, rigorous development on the job, and whole careers» worth of engaging work; for students, excellent teaching for all, consistently, increasing their lifelong prospects; and for the broader community, an improved economy, national security, and social stability.

For more resources visit thisisgeography.co.uk Lesson sequence: 1 - Urban future 2 - Supersized cities 3 - How cities began 4 - Urbanisation in Africa 5 - Favelas 6 - Urban change in the UK 7 - The future of cities ICT 8 - Introducing Bristol 9 - Social opportunities 10 - Bristol's economy 11 - Urbanisation and the environment 12 - Environmental challenges 13 - Social inequality 14 - New housing in Bristol 15 - The Temple Quarter Regeneration 16 - Rio De Janeiro 17 - Social challenges in Rio 18 - ICT economic challenges in Rio 19 - Improving Rio for the city's poorest

Vocational education has been promoted largely as a way of improving the transition from schooling to work, but it also appears to reduce the adaptability of workers to technological and structural change in the economy.

Join education leaders and others from across the country to explore ways to improve rural education to reshape the economy and prepare rural communities to be successful in a highly competitive, complex, and ever - changing world.

The Hassels» op - ed, «N.C. must be bold on increasing teacher pay,» calls for «audacious, achievable goals»: Noting the Opportunity Culture work being done in Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools to improve teachers» jobs and pay them more, the Hassels call on North Carolina's leaders to transform the state by extending that work and focusing on needed priority and policy changes that would create a surge in student learning, grow the state's economy, and increase teachers» career earnings.

«And we need to continue to improve outreach so that we can enhance understanding of modern and rigorous standards among all stakeholders and citizens so that we are working together in a rapidly changing economy to prepare our young people for the future.»

Education in the United States must improve to meet our needs in a rapidly changing global economy.

After grappling for many years at the state, district and school levels to try to impact fundamental positive change in the realm of education, a number of AARO members expressed frustration that, while education outcomes have been incrementally improving for almost all groups of students, we continue to fall behind other nations in a 21st century global economy.

Other revisions for the 2015 Subaru Impreza include a mild visual update, changes to the continuously variable transmission to improve fuel economy, more sound deadening, a quicker steering ratio, a standard 6.2 - inch touchscreen infotainment system, and the availability of EyeSight as an option on Impreza 2.0 i Limited sedans and 2.0 i Sport Limited hatchbacks.

There aren't any sweeping changes to the Veloster's efficiency, but it will get slightly improved EPA fuel economy ratings across the model range.

Toyota has enacted this change not just to benefit performance and put some favourable numbers in the next Yaris brochure, but also to improve driveability, and real - world economy and emissions.

Not everyone should go out and ask for 0W - 20 oil at their next oil change to improve fuel economy, however.

The change helps improve fuel economy, and the highway figure on manual models rises 3 mpg to a respectable 30 mpg.

One thing to praise Renault for is that the Clio IV is around 100 kg lighter on average than the Clio III, which obviously improves the economy of the car but also helps with rapid direction changes.

The changes, Hyundai says, broaden the midrange torque band and improve fuel economy up to 2 mpg.

The eight - speed automatic transmission has fewer drive modes than the BMW and isn't hooked into the GPS for improved fuel economy, but it still manages to change gears smoothly and quickly.

But the changes are more than cosmetic: Under the sheet metal is a new chassis and suspension, and the two V8 engines are significantly improved for more power and better fuel economy.

of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling charactImproved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling charactimproved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics

As Chrysler moves forward with model and equipment changes undergone to improve vehicle performance and fuel economy, the brand is preparing for a number of beginnings and ends.

The «four - door sports car» (albeit a sports car with front - wheel drive) as Nissan calls it has been improved in pretty much every way from the previous version with sleek new styling, more power and improved fuel economy among the notable changes.

Changes to improve fuel economy begin with the normally aspirated 286 horsepower V6 gas engine carried over from the previous model.

All Elantra Coupes have column - mounted, motor - driven electric power steering (MDPS) that adjusts instantly to changing driving conditions while improving fuel economy over a hydraulic steering system.

The driver then knows when to change gears for improved fuel economy.