Sentences with phrase «increased as a result of efforts»

Flood insurance premiums increased as a result of efforts to keep the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) afloat.

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As a result of the stable job market, 96 % of employers plan to continue or increase their employer branding efforts this year to stay competitive.

Nick Morgan, formerly a lawyer in the S.E.C.'s enforcement division, said that the security label was likely to apply to any coin that an investor buys with the expectation that it will increase in value as a result of the efforts of the entrepreneurs who created it.

As a result, increasing numbers of public relations firms are making efforts to incorporate SEO into their offerings.

At the same time, however, the enormous increase in government liabilities stemming from an ongoing budget deficit and huge financial rescue efforts is likely to result in normal if not elevated levels of inflation as the economy recovers.

LONDON (Reuters)- Saudi Arabia's financial position has stabilised as a result of the increase in oil prices as well as efforts to raise non-oil revenues and trim government spending.

«In connection with the offering, Munchee described the way in which MUN tokens would increase in value as a result of Munchee's efforts and stated that MUN tokens would be traded on secondary markets.»

As a result, we get an increasing amount of frozen nutrition at rapid sittings - the time, on occasion, being too short for any effort to be made at all at stilling the hunger.

I do not subscribe to the view that their tenure has been synonymous with penny pinching yet do not feel that they have spent their money wisely; the value of their asset has undoubtedly increased but on the back of the money pouring into the game rather than as a result of their own efforts in develop the footballing side of the club.

Woolwich — Senate President Steve Sweeney, Assemblyman John Burzichelli and Assemblyman Adam Taliaferro joined with local officials, educators and others today in a community forum to mark the increase in school funding for the Kingsway Regional School System as the result of the successful effort to include the school funding reform plan in the new state budget.READ MORE»

Bridgeton — Senate President Steve Sweeney and Assemblyman John Burzichelli joined with local officials, educators and others in a community forum to mark the increase in school funding for the Bridgeton School District as the result of the successful effort to include the school funding reform plan in the new state budget.READ MORE»

The House had objected to using an increase in the local taxes, known as the «required local effort,» that came as a result of higher property values.

As a result, even though the sense of smell has a major contribution to the flavors of foods, most efforts to increase food intake in kidney disease patients have focused on the sense of taste and direct appetite stimulation.

Major achievements have been made in the domestic HIV / AIDS response as a result of increased realignment and coordination of efforts at the federal level.

Climate change effects on the geographical distribution and incidence of vector - borne diseases in other countries where these diseases are already found can also affect North Americans, especially as a result of increasing trade with, and travel to, tropical and subtropical areas.63, 197 Whether climate change in the U.S. will increase the chances of domestically acquiring diseases such as dengue fever is uncertain, due to vector - control efforts and lifestyle factors, such as time spent indoors, that reduce human - insect contact.

-- 7) Forest models for Montana that account for changes in both climate and resulting vegetation distribution and patterns; 8) Models that account for interactions and feedbacks in climate - related impacts to forests (e.g., changes in mortality from both direct increases in warming and increased fire risk as a result of warming); 9) Systems thinking and modeling regarding climate effects on understory vegetation and interactions with forest trees; 10) Discussion of climate effects on urban forests and impacts to cityscapes and livability; 11) Monitoring and time - series data to inform adaptive management efforts (i.e., to determine outcome of a management action and, based on that outcome, chart future course of action); 12) Detailed decision support systems to provide guidance for managing for adaptation.

Among the findings: (1) art activities can be integrated into classroom content and used to encourage rehearsal - type activities (such as songs) that incorporate relevant subject matter, (2) incorporating information into story, poem, song, or art form may place the knowledge in context, which can help students remember it, especially if the students are creating art that relates subject matter to themselves, (3) through artistic activities like writing a story or creating a drawing, students generate information they might otherwise have simply read, which will very likely lead to better long - term retention of that information, (4) physically acting out material, such as in a play, helps learners recall information, (5) speaking words aloud results in better retention than reading words in silence, (6) increasing the amount of effort involved in learning new information (such as being asked to discern meaning from an ambiguous sentence or to interpret a work of art) is positively associated with its retention, (7) emotionally charged content is easier to remember than content linked to events that are emotionally neutral, and (8) information presented as pictures is retained better than the same information presented as words.

Schools» successful efforts in prevention and management of overt bullying may result in increases in covert bullying (including cyberbullying), as young people find alternative means to bully, new technologies emerge and where policy development and management strategies lag behind.

The recognition award is part of a larger U.S. Department of Education (USED) effort to identify and disseminate knowledge about practices that are proven to result in improved student engagement, higher academic achievement and graduation rates, and workforce preparedness, as well as a government wide goal of increasing energy independence and economic security.

She added, «This [54 percent estimate] will likely increase in the coming weeks as a result of the constant monitoring, additional resources to schools, and ongoing credit recovery efforts you have coordinated.

As a remedy, a number of schools implemented additional testing to better track standards mastery, but results did not mirror the increased efforts.

As a result of these efforts, student growth scores increased 12 percentage points in math, 13 points in reading, 17 points in history, and 38 points in science.

As a result, the number of students minoring in math has increased through collaboration efforts between the math and education departments, Gaffney said.

«The evidence showed that the prices of the conspiring publishers» e-books increased by an average of 18 percent as a result of the collusive effort led by Apple.

Also because the respiratory system is one of the primary means of temperature regulation in the dog, high body temperatures result as the inspiratory effort increases.

The PETCO Foundation — established in 1999 as a result of increasing hands - on involvement with animal welfare agencies across the country — exists to support community organizations and efforts that enhance the lives of companion animals while strengthening the bond between people and pets, and serves to manage PETCO's charitable endeavors.

As a result of her tireless efforts to snap great photos of shelter animals to increase adoptions, April has compiled and released the book, Pet Purrspectives, with all proceeds going back to the Huntingdon County Humane Society.

Gathering this information will result in significant and highly persuasive data, which is essential to increasing the chances for success as we continue to apply for grants in support of your TNR efforts.

Our efforts have significantly increased awareness of Dallas locally, nationally, and internationally, and have resulted in the Dallas metro area being recognized as the # 1 visitor destination in the state of Texas and the # 1 sports city in America as voted by The Sporting News!

As a result of my efforts, and also having developed more Search Engine Optimised Japan content, I am seeing a progressive increase in website traffic and income from my blog and expect this to continue into the future — it will be really interesting to see where I am at 12 months from now!

As a result of increased self - publishing, the number of developers self - funding projects has also grown during the last year, thanks in part to the rise of crowdfunding websites including Indiegogo, Kickstarter and other high profile efforts, such as Star CitizeAs a result of increased self - publishing, the number of developers self - funding projects has also grown during the last year, thanks in part to the rise of crowdfunding websites including Indiegogo, Kickstarter and other high profile efforts, such as Star Citizeas Star Citizen.

«As we report the results of the last fiscal year, we also look forward to an exciting period ahead with further growth in our mobile business, new products for our dedicated video game systems and continued progress in our efforts to increase the number of consumers experiencing our IP through games, licensing and expanded entertainment,» said Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima.

In the event the Megawatt Capacity per WTG increases during the Easement Term as a result of any repowering effort, the Minimum Royalty shall likewise increase where applicable.

Our knowledge of the Canadian Arctic has increased tremendously during the last decade as a result of increased sampling effort made possible by a dedicated research icebreaker (CCGS Amundsen) and the emergence of major scientific programs (e.g. CASES, ArcticNet, CFL, CHONe, C3O, IPY, Arctic Census of Marine Life).

Further, there may be good reason for Munich Re to want to increase its rates, but making grossly unsound appeals to the spectre of greenhouse gas impacts on disasters in the near term will both harm its own credibility as a business, and potenially harm efforts to secure a global climate treaty, as overselling the science will inevitably result in a backlash.

As a result, a number of efforts are underway to increase agricultural plant stocks for carbon management purposes.

Brazil makes a key contribution as a result of its efforts to increase sustainable biofuels consumption in line with its national target for 2030.

Studies comparing the actual (rather than perceived) quality of choices made by maximizers and satisficers have shown mixed results, which suggests that decision quality does not necessarily improve as the effort spent making it increases.

As a result of these efforts, the company has increased its workforce by 50 percent.

As a result of the specific requirement for a privacy official, the Department assumes covered entities will centralize this function, but the overall effort is not likely to increase significantly.

In comparison to prior periods, we can say that a greater effort is being executed in the remarkable development of the field of arbitration, we must still acknowledge the wide spread of commercial disputes that are increasing as a result of large entry of economic institutions in the thousands of investment projects taking place in an ever evolving landscape.

As a result, an ever - increasing number of regulatory policy decisions with important domestic consequences issues are being relegated to the fragmented transnational sphere and escaping the scrutiny of the domestic democratic and supervisory processes that had developed over the years through the efforts of civil society, legislatures and courts.

These efforts have resulted in an increase in stolen vehicle recoveries and criminal prosecutions of hard - core and major organized criminal groups, as well as related crimes.

Chinese companies, including Huawei, have increased their engagement in 5G standardization working groups as part of their efforts to build out a 5G technology... While the United States remains dominant in the standards - setting space currently, China would likely compete robustly to fill any void left by Qualcomm as a result of this hostile takeover.

• Created a large window display in sync with the store's spring theme, which attracted a lot of attention from prospective customers, resulting in a 40 % increase in revenue • Acted as a cashier for an entire month during Christmas rush, without any evident discrepancies in accounts • Handle inventory requirements to ensure that all stock levels are being maintained properly • Stocked shelves and rearranged items on shelves to ensure a positive customer experience • Processed returns and exchanges • Ensured that any complaints are handled according to the company's rules and protocols • Set up window displays and assisted retail staff with visual merchandising efforts

Surpassed Continuous Diagnostic Monitoring (CDM) expectations through maintenance of high FISMA scorecard marks and associated remediation efforts as required by the DHS Performance Plan, resulting in a 50 % increase in CDM score during the first six months of rollout

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Directed operations of Target Stores generating $ 20 million in annual revenue Created and implemented strategies to cut expenses while increasing sales Assisted corporate leadership with store marketing and branding efforts Hired, trained, managed, and reviewed more than 130 team members Enhanced employee value through professional development programs Increased employee dedication through recognition and team building initiatives Managed logistics team operations including product unloading and stocking Oversaw planogram, pricing, instocks, backroom, and replenishment teams Created an attractive and impactful salesfloor ensuring steady sales Coordinated all salesfloor transitions, salesplanner, signage, and pricing sets Ensured the highest levels of customer service resulting in repeat business Served as liaison between Target leadership and construction contractors Guaranteed store safety, security, and branding during remodel Built strong, long - term relationships with business partners, coworkers, and employers Completed all duties in a positive, professional, and timely manner Fostered an environment of respect and dedication to company goals

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Directed creation and implementation of multiple nationwide sales campaigns Increased sales in participating markets by 275 % resulting in $ 7 million profit Secured accounts with minimum annual income streams of $ 250,000 Recognized by senior management as a leader in company revenue generation Coordinated efforts across all company divisions ensuring effective operations Assisted Executive Team with formation and deployment of marketing collateral Trained sales representatives in best practices increasing team efficacy Built lasting relationships with major industry and governmental figures Represented client interests in legislative hearings and governmental meetings Provided oversight to company finances ensuring profitable operations Reviewed contracts and agreements for accuracy and to protect company interests

Windex Hearing Aid Company (Long Island City, NY) 1998 — 2005 Senior Marketing Coordinator / Sales • Built product awareness through varied marketing efforts including trade show events and advertising initiatives • Served as liaison to healthcare professionals and collaborated with the creative department and sales representatives • Achieved triple digit sales growth and 140 % increase in hearing healthcare market share • Recognized for accomplishments with rating of «outstanding» for seven consecutive years • Secured product placement on «Extreme Makeover» television show and acquired product spokesperson • Featured on Larry King and Wayne Brady television programs as a result of successful marketing initiatives • Designed and implemented continuing education programs for healthcare professionals boosting company reputation • Initiated use of Geographic Information System database to detect critical hearing healthcare and sales trends • Located areas of non-production leading to expansion of company revenues • Distributed new product mailings to over 3500 accounts building brand awareness and enhancing overall sales • Automated advertising program reducing processing time by 65 % while expanding program and sales

As a result of the CFSR findings and the growing research on the importance of fatherhood involvement, ACDSS sought to increase their efforts to meaningfully involve fathers in child welfare services through the use of the CFA guidelines, which also emphasized father engagement as a critical component of a comprehensive family assessmenAs a result of the CFSR findings and the growing research on the importance of fatherhood involvement, ACDSS sought to increase their efforts to meaningfully involve fathers in child welfare services through the use of the CFA guidelines, which also emphasized father engagement as a critical component of a comprehensive family assessmenas a critical component of a comprehensive family assessment.