Sentences with phrase «less disruption of»

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But RAND estimated that less than 0.1 % of the US military would do so with a disruption to deployment.

The reality is that all but a very select group of cities are struggling to figure out how to create jobs in a time when companies are less dependent on human beings and traditional industries face technology - and trade - driven disruption.

The disruption of its filing had a huge impact on Mattel and slightly less so on Hasbro.

«I think anything less than that is just marginal improvement but a lot of people confuse marginal improvement with disruption,» he says.

The disruption of experiments at Geneva's Large Hadron Collider — by a piece of baguette, no less — is obviously the work of a future conspiracy.

The disruption of experiments at Geneva's Large Hadron Collider — by a piece of baguette, no less — has temporarily set back research into the nature's most elusive element: a hypothetical subatomic particle called Higgs boson.

The Department notes, however, that the benefits of avoiding disruption and compliance cost savings generally will be proportionately larger for those firms that currently are less prepared to comply with the Fiduciary Rule and PTEs.

Where these balance sheet improvements are most advanced, future financial distress will look more like what we typically see in instances of financial stress in the major economies — substantial asset price volatility and the potential for substantial financial losses, but less in the way of a significant disruption to either short - run or long - run real economic growth.

Furthermore, he says, people will, under the continuing impact of socialization, demand more democracy in the workplace, increasing participation in both the scientific and the human dynamics side of management, further decolonization where it obtains, and less destructive disruption of the bio-physical universe that threatens all» the least advantaged most directly and immediately.

Arsenal refused to sell them both in the summer for around a total of # 100 million, so it would make zero sense to then cash in on them for a lot less only six months later, whilst also causing huge disruption to the starting XI, especially with Alexis's departure.

One of the big problems with Eliza in the moses basket was that putting her in it would often wake her up, which is where the SnuzPod is a lot easier — as there's no side, we can slide sleeping Florence back in with less disruption.

Laying your little one to sleep in a co-sleeper or pack and play beside your bed makes for less disruption during middle - of - the - night wakings.

By contrast, it says families where the parents are married are far less likely to split up, and therefore their children are less likely to face the disruption of family breakdown, which costs the economy about # 20 billion a year.

«I am less concerned with the disruption of the bureaucracy of the state Senate and their staff.

In a retrospective analysis of clinical trial data, they found that melanoma patients with highly aneuploid tumors were less likely to benefit from immune checkpoint blockade therapy than patients whose tumors showed fewer chromosomal disruptions.

«The side incision will generally cause less disruption to the soft tissues surrounding the ankle joint and allows for the replication of curved bone surfaces like those in a normal ankle,» he says.

But the patients who participated in the psychology program — who initially reported higher opioid use, anxiety, depression, and higher sensitivity to pain — showed significantly greater reductions in opioid use, depression and less disruptions in their daily living as a result of their pain than those patients who received TPS physician - guided treatment alone.

The date of the impact, estimated at slightly less than 66 million years ago, converges with the hypothesis that worldwide climate disruption in this period caused a mass extinction event in which 75 % of plant and animal species on Earth suddenly became extinct, including all non-avian dinosaurs.

Diseases, invasive species, disruption of reproductive cycles, and less fit hybrid offspring are just some of the risks that parrots and other species face when they are released in unfamiliar places and begin to reproduce with individuals from different populations.

A growing body of evidence finds that teacher turnover reduces student achievement, either directly because replacement teachers are less effective than exiting teachers or indirectly through the disruptions caused by high turnover rates.

After disruption of this brain region, people tended to make choices that were both more impulsive (i.e. choosing the immediate payoff) and more selfish (i.e. choosing the payoff for themselves only), and were less able to take the perspective of other persons.

To begin to explore the cellular mechanisms that might be responsible for this response, histological analysis revealed less severe disruption of spermatogenesis and gene expression studies suggested that an interplay of ATP - binding cassette (ABC) efflux transporters and solute carrier (SLC) influx transporters in the testicular cells might be involved.

Following disruption of the normal flora balance, mice became less cautious, and changes in the animals» brain - derived neurotrophic factor — a protein associated with mood disorders — increased significantly.

Other people have disruptions in the gut flora, which makes them less able to tolerate histamine, and so when they eat fermented foods like cheese or yogurt or sauerkraut or wine or vinegar, they experience all kinds of different symptoms ranging from headaches to hives, skin issues, fatigue, bloodshot eyes, nausea, all of which are mediated by histamine, which is what is involved in the kind of allergic response, like if you get stung by a bee.

In just five nights, the iPad group displayed reduced levels of melatonin, they took longer to fall asleep, and they spent less time in the restorative REM sleep They also reported being sleepier and less alert in the morning, even after 8 hours of sleep, and showed disruption in their sleep - wake cycle, or circadian rhythm.

Disruption of the commercial system enables less expensive solutions to reach new markets and take root.

«The majority of children continue to be more actively engaged in their learning and there is much less low - level disruption as a result.»

A growing body of evidence finds that teacher turnover reduces student achievement, either directly because replacement teachers are less effective than exiting teachers or indirectly through the disruptions caused by high turnover rates.

[18] To estimate the number of prohibited suspensions, we assume that any kindergarten through grade 8 suspension would be allowed in related categories as outlined by OSSE (weapons; harassment (including sexual) or bullying; trespassing, vandalism, or arson; and attacks, threats, or fighting) and banned for other less serious categories (theft; illicit drug related; disrespect, insubordination, or disruption; attendance, skipping, or tardy; alcohol, tobacco, or pornography related; and academic dishonesty or tampering).

Five or so years into the disruption of the publishing industry, we should be seeing the first wave of authors who are working harder while earning less.

While their list of editors includes professionals who've worked on major bestselling titles, the offer is less of a disruption to the model than the aforementioned shift.

If it weren't for the considerable heft of the iPad, she would strongly consider using one to replace her Kindle for reading in bed at night, citing less chance for disruption of her spouse and less eyestrain than using a Mighty Brite or similar LED clip lamp with the Vizplex display on the Kindle.

On the business side, you feel the press of digital expansion — the energy of which is distribution — right alongside the less happy moments in the disruption.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses, the risk that the transactions with Microsoft and Pearson do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion contemplated by the relationship with Microsoft, including that it is not successful or is delayed, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Microsoft and Pearson commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the effect of the proposed separation of NOOK Media, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, risks associated with the commercial agreement with Samsung, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses (including with respect to the timing of the completion thereof), the risk that the transactions with Pearson and Samsung do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion previously undertaken, including any risks associated with a reduction of international operations following termination of the Microsoft commercial agreement, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Pearson and Samsung commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, the risks associated with the termination of Microsoft commercial agreement, including potential customer losses, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended May 3, 2014, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

Terms for private loans are much more stringent and may be less forgiving if you chance upon unexpected problems or issues that may occur down the road (such as disability, death or any other disruption of your payment schedule due to unforeseen circumstances).

Whether it was the U.S. stock market, which held steady for most of 2015 despite a little bit of a disruption that self - corrected in September, U.S. stocks were up a little less than a percent.

One of the reasons I like simple, understandable businesses is that you're less likely to be blind - sided by technological or business model disruption, or by unanticipated regulatory changes or lost government funding.

The risks of investing in emerging markets include the risks of illiquidity, increased price volatility, smaller market capitalizations, less government regulation, less extensive and less frequent accounting, financial and other reporting requirements, risk of loss resulting from problems in share registration and custody, substantial economic and political disruptions and the nationalization of foreign deposits or assets.

The more rigid the fixation, the less motion you have through the fracture, thus preventing disruption of new bone growth.

I was nervous about keeping my electronics protected; a potential loss of thousands of dollars if they stopped working, much less a significant disruption in my work.

Players will be able to sneak about and jump from cover to cover, use melee attacks to silently take out foes as well as varied firepower (3D printed weaponry, no less, which is a nice touch) to disable or take them out from afar, hijack a large selection of vehicles, and of course use their cellphones to hack into ct0S 2.0 for a number of purposes, like opening and closing doors, causing disruptions, distractions, and explosions, and more.

So there's a lot of little balance improvements here to improve the viability of some of less common units, and also some potential minor disruption to existing metas.

This invitation appears less like a critique than like a gentle disruption, in which the artist merely mediates our interaction with the multiple layers of his language.

His works depict topics such as migrant displacement, environmental crisis, living conditions of the less fortunate and the results of ill - politics and economic disruption.

Examples of these disruptions and exceptions are, for instance, optical phenomena such as prisms, rayées on a screen or window but also digital glitches in computer programs and on a less visual note even the philosophical train of thought behind quantum mechanical concepts.

With or without the threat of human - caused climate disruption, it's clear the world lacks the menu of energy options it will require to avoid trouble as the human population heads toward 9 billion people (more or less), all seeking a decent life.

There are a lot of benefits to building with wood; Metsä notes that because it weighs so much less, they can build with less disruption, using a fifth the number of trucks running through Manhattan.

All fossil fuels are non-renewable, but nothing is less renewable than the 600 million barrels of oil which we have stockpiled in the event of a disruption in the global supply chain.

Yes, the simple term «global warming» doesn't convey all the complexities of what can happen as that warming causes air and ocean currents to shift, but climate change / disruption provides even less information.