Sentences with phrase «level is on the higher end»

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Levy reported that in a 2004 study of suburban rail commuters taking the train from New Jersey to Manhattan, «Wener and his coauthor Gary Evans found that the longer their test subjects» journey was, the higher the levels of cortisol (the primary stress hormone) in their saliva, and the more difficult they found to focus on the task of proofreading assigned them at the end of their commute.»

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.

While the ability to keep our eyes on the end game is fundamental to success, as is our maintaining high standards and an appropriate level of impatience for getting things done, rudeness itself should be left out.

Natural Gas Natural gas futures were among the quarter's key decliners -LRB--7.5 %, to US$ 2.73 per million British thermal units) as production growth outweighed seasonal consumption and higher exports of the fuel.1 Spot prices saw an even larger drop of 20.6 % (to US$ 2.81) as the support of December's weather - related demand spikes faded and a more normal winter pattern developed.1 Natural gas generally took its downward price cues from elevated US production and growth in the natural gas - focused rig count, which increased from 179 to 194 in March alone.2 Despite the price drop, traders remained optimistic given surging US shale - gas exports and a supply deficit that was 20 % larger than the five - year average at March - end, the biggest in four years.3 Moreover, total natural gas inventories of 1.38 trillion cubic feet were nearly 33 % below their year - ago level.3 Meanwhile, the market appeared focused on an anticipated production surge (2018 is projected to be a record growth year for gas supplies) and may have overlooked intensifying demand as US exports increasingly helped drain supplies.

So when we think about Charlie's vantage point and understanding of this stuff it's quite profound because he's worked in this space at the very highest levels from numerous ends of the spectrum from actually designing the code and working on the code of blockchain to you know doing the engineering side over at that coin base which is one of the exchanges.

High - profile, successful, and gold - agnostic investment - world luminaries assess the macroeconomic risks of radical monetary policies and reach a similar conclusion: This will end badly: — Seth Klarman: «All the Trumans (reference: a 1998 movie [The Truman Show] in which the main character's entire life takes place on a TV set which he perceives as reality)-- the economists, fund managers, traders, market pundits — know at some level that the environment in which they operate is not what it seems on the surface....

Cryptocurrencies are on the rise lately, and they ended 2017 breaking through the ceiling as Bitcoin and Ether both skyrocketed to high levels.

Here is our high - level portfolio allocation as of September 2017 month - end (we'll look to continue to provide quarterly updates on actual allocations):

Here is our high - level portfolio allocation as of July 2017 month - end at the time of the 2016 recap summary (we'll look to provide quarterly updates on actual allocations going forward):

Someone with poor or average credit may be able to get an unsecured personal loan on the strength of a steady income and low debt levels, but should expect rates toward the higher end of the range — up to 36 %.

We may, by such reasoning, justify our use of any means to achieve what we think are good ends on the assumption that — since history is a perennial tragedy, and collective actions are always on a lower ethical level than individual actions — we are not obligated to strive for the highest ideals possible, or to present an alternative to the usual way of the world.

In terms of own price elasticity values, a recent meta - analysis estimated an average own price effect for carbonated sugar sweetened drinks (a near equivalent of the category non-concentrated sugar sweetened drinks, which predominantly includes carbonated drinks) of − 0.93, larger than our value of − 0.81.51 Our estimated value is also at the lower end of the range of own price elasticities frequently cited for sugar sweetened drinks of − 0.8 to − 1.0, based on one large review.52 Our own price estimate is comparable to experimental data (a 25 % reduction for a 35 % price rise) in a canteen study.53 However, all these estimates may be influenced by US studies in which higher estimates may reflect higher levels of consumption.

I'm going to repeat what I said earlier... this team actively pursued a policy to undermine the relationship between the fans and the best player on this team... for all intent and purposes this is a traitorous act... so instead of spending money, which all pundits and fans agreed was necessary in order to compete at the highest levels, this club was wasting time and money trying to turn fans against Sanchez long before the end of the season (the real concerted effort started around the time that Wenger benched him for the start of the Liverpool game)... for a team that pertains to be different, like a FAMILY, and constantly questions the tactics of it's opponents, to engage in such a treasonous act is deplorable

He is very mobile, comfortable on the ball, young but has lots of experience at a high level, (including 12 caps for an overloaded Germany defense) and a good header of the ball at both ends of the pitch.

Besides that, you have Alex Oxlade Chamberlain, Danny Welbeck and Aaron Ramsey all capable of playing there with varying levels of effectiveness (and the varying is on the high end).

3 League titles / 6 Fa cups and constant champions league last 16odd years out of 19 also but no matter what anyone says his time as our coach has come to an end even if we win the league which in fairness we have a great shot so going out of Europe could help us win the league for Wenger to leave on a high like fergie did... This has to be his last season in charge along with Stan the Conman... Money needs put into this squad to get it to the next level and a different direction because in all honesty when we beat Bayern they just did nt take their chances like they did last night and they already had a great squad and added to it in the summer with Costa etc... we had a real chance this year if we had brought in more than Cech and that is Wengers fault!

That being said I'll still wait until the end of the season... I really hope he can play at that high of a level with consistency week in week out and keep improving is overall game to reach another level: he's young, as talent and lots of room to progress so I'm not concerned if he shows that until the end... big games ahead so let's see Spurs, Man U, Monaco and Chelsea still on the calendar!!!

Nothing like one underachiever blowing smoke up the ass of another... we know that Ozil has some incredible technical gifts, but to be considered the best you have to bring more than just assists to the table... for me, a top player has to possess a more well - rounded game, which doesn't mean they need to be a beast on both ends of the pitch, but they must have the ability to take their game to another level when it matters most... although he amassed some record - like stats early on, it set the bar too high, so when people expected him to duplicate those numbers each year the pressure seemed to get the best of our soft - spoken star... obviously that's not an excuse for what has happened in the meantime, but it's important to make note of a few things: (1) his best year was a transition year for many of the traditionally dominant teams in the EPL, so that clearly made the numbers appear better than they actually were and (2) Wenger's system, or lack thereof, didn't do him any favours; by playing him out of position and by not acquiring world - class striker and / or right - side forward that would best fit an Ozil - centered offensive scheme certainly hurt his chances to repeat his earlier peformances, (3) the loss of Cazorla, who took a lot of pressure off Ozil in the midfield and was highly efficient when it came to getting him the ball in space, negatively impacted his effectiveness and (4) he likewise missed a good chunk of games and frankly never looked himself when he eventually returned to the field... overall the Ozil experiment has had mixed reviews and rightfully so, but I do have some empathy for the man because he has always carried himself the same way, whether for Real or the German National team, yet he has only suffered any lengthy down periods with Arsenal... to me that goes directly to this club's inability to surround him with the necessary players to succeed, especially for someone who is a pass first type of player; as such, this simply highlights our club's ineffective and antiquated transfer policies... frankly I'm disappointed in both Ozil and our management team for not stepping up when it counted because they had a chance to do something special, but they didn't have it in them... there is no one that better exemplifies our recent history than Ozil, brief moments of greatness undercut by long periods of disappointing play, only made worse by his mopey posturing like a younger slightly less awkward Wenger... what a terribly waste

Yes i totally agree with Ramsey we're now started to see some positive players players that have an ambition to bring back our invisible Gunners out of darkness we tired of being laughing @ from other football club fans around the world we tired of being aiming higher and end up be to button of our rivals Afc is a very outstanding world class fc for God sake we have all the potential to take our club to the highest level so come on Wenger let's do it also glad to see the way Wenger treated Morenho on Sunday & I'll love to see Wenger do the same every time they meet in public place until Morenho realize his arrogant behavior towards Wenger.

«It meant a lot, but Nick Foles... He's done this before at a really high level,» tight end Trey Burton said when asked about the impact Wentz had on the game from the sideline.

Given the quality that the pair possess though, it's highly unlikely that they won't have plenty of options on the table as with Mata still aged 29 and Herrera, 28, they still have a lot left to offer at the highest level if they choose to move on from Man Utd at the end of the season.

In the end, your production could easily be more important than his potential — but at the high school level, potential generally has the upper hand because if the light goes on for a natural athlete, the whole team gets better in a hurry.

Although he looks set to leave Chelsea at the end of the season, Frank Lampard has continued to score goals and show exactly what he is capable of at the highest level including scoring the second goal against Reading on Wednesday.

Barca's last chance of a trophy this season will come in the form of the Copa Del Rey final in late May and with it now confirmed to be Guardiola's final game as Barca manager it is sure to be an emotional occasion with Barca and Guardiola determined to end this huge era in the club's history on a high, albeit not the level of high they would have been hoping for a couple of weeks ago.

In the end, it all comes back to education: In the ideal world, a parent's decision about whether to allow a child to start playing or continue playing collision sports before high school under current rules of play (which are evolving in the direction of safety, fortunately, as seen, for instance, in USA Hockey's ban on body checking at the Pee Wee hockey level and below, and limits on full - contact practices instituted at every level of football, from Pop Warner, to high school, college, and the NFL), will be a conscious one; a decision in which the risks of participating in a particular sport - provided it is based on the most up - to - date information about those risks and a consideration of other risk factors that might come into play for their child, such as pre-existing learning disabilities (e.g. ADHD), chronic health conditions (e.g., a history of history of multiple concussions or seizures, history of migraines), or a reckless and overly aggressive style of play - are balanced against the benefits to the child of participating.

The five point harness can be used all the way to 80 pounds (the highest on the market), it an be used rear facing until 45 pounds (also on the high end), and it has multiple adjustment features and levels of padding making it easy to get just the right fit for a comfortable ride for your infant as she grows.

Has anyone had any issues of thyroid levels being within range but on the higher end and dr stating they should go on thyroid Meds?

Alongside the focus on the higher - qualified end of the workforce, those delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) should have or be working towards a level 3 childcare qualification.

Ahead of the general election Macmillan will be calling on all three parties to commit to: • deliver cancer outcomes that match the best in Europe • ensure all cancer patients are treated with the highest levels of dignity and respect and that staff are supported to do this • ensure everyone at the end of life is given free social care to support them to spend their final weeks and days in the place of their choosing.

Unemployment had been rising steadily — it reached 6.8 percent just as the war ended, the highest level since 1986 — and the previous fall, Bush had earned widespread ridicule by going back on his famous «Read my lips: No new taxes!»

Several high - level legislators have shrugged off the consequences, noting that counties reliant on sales tax don't put their budgets together until the fall (a measure to extend their power to tax also was not resolved before the end of session) and school doesn't being until September.

If executions should be carried out on the basis of corruption in high places, we may end up not having officials at Federal, State and Local government levels.

On the high end, recent work suggests that 4 feet is plausible.23, 3,6,7,8 In the context of risk - based analysis, some decision makers may wish to use a wider range of scenarios, from 8 inches to 6.6 feet by 2100.10,2 In particular, the high end of these scenarios may be useful for decision makers with a low tolerance for risk (see Figure 2.26 on global sea level rise).10, 2 Although scientists can not yet assign likelihood to any particular scenario, in general, higher emissions scenarios that lead to more warming would be expected to lead to higher amounts of sea level risOn the high end, recent work suggests that 4 feet is plausible.23, 3,6,7,8 In the context of risk - based analysis, some decision makers may wish to use a wider range of scenarios, from 8 inches to 6.6 feet by 2100.10,2 In particular, the high end of these scenarios may be useful for decision makers with a low tolerance for risk (see Figure 2.26 on global sea level rise).10, 2 Although scientists can not yet assign likelihood to any particular scenario, in general, higher emissions scenarios that lead to more warming would be expected to lead to higher amounts of sea level rison global sea level rise).10, 2 Although scientists can not yet assign likelihood to any particular scenario, in general, higher emissions scenarios that lead to more warming would be expected to lead to higher amounts of sea level rise.

By the end of the program, women who were not on the pill had gained significantly more muscle mass, had higher levels of muscle - building hormones, and lower levels of muscle - breaking hormones like cortisol.

Basic Multiplier: Assuming you're starting out from a relatively lean base of around 10 - 15 % body fat (I highly recommend that anyone committing to a focused bulk be somewhere around this range before beginning), you can simply multiply your current body weight in pounds by 14 - 16, going with the lower or higher end depending on your overall activity level.

Having said that, when you're stressed for «too much time» or even days on end, complications arise from the prolonged high cortisol levels.

If you are very overweight and have high insulin levels, then you should be focused on the lower end.

# 4 «Having a blood sugar level that's even on the «high end» of normal could have damaging effects on the brain.»

For a total noob, strength training engages them in a certain amount of metabolic taxation necessary to produce initial mass gains, but they quickly adapt to that limited level of metabolic taxation, and end up on a mass gain plateau that can last decades if they don't switch up to higher reps. (Look at Hugh Jackman for example; he's been a 3 × 5 guy for over a decade.

Not only this, but Aspire academy strength coach Alex Natera wrote an amazing article for my website on how he is using specific overcoming isometrics to improve elusive top - end speed in high level sprinters, something I formerly thought was difficult, if not impossible, to assist through non-sprint means.

Being a more high - end version of a vertical climber, the VersaClimber features a full color display on the case, right at eye level, so you can keep an eye on it during your entire workout.

If your testosterone levels are simply on the low end of normal, changing your diet may be exactly what you need to get your levels back into a higher range.

I am on day way and its nearing day end and my energy level is still high.

Aside from that, there's a couple of moments of attempted macho - ness that are adorably camp, the big pre-volcano final battle in the arena gets close to the levels of enjoyably over-the-top action Anderson has become known for and the film ends on a note of such astoundingly high melodrama that you can't help leaving the film having a little chuckle.

Even so, the main game will only take most players a few hours to see through to its conclusion and utterly fantastic end credits sequence, with replaying on higher difficulties and leveling up the character's stats seemingly being the main reasons to return — though the superb soundtrack, cool visuals and gratifying core gameplay make doing so a fun, if slightly limited experience.

The feeling is that a disproportionately high number of men end up in senior management while women simply aren't given enough support and therefore tend to occupy lower level roles on less pay.

Eventually, the High - level Panel on Global Sustainability, or Global Sustainability Panel — GSP for short — was announced on 9 August 2010, with a mandate to present its report and recommendations to the UN Secretary - General by the end of 2011.

Such programs are no longer appropriate or compatible with current skills expectations: automotive repair courses in high school where practice continued on components that had been replaced by sophisticated computers in current cars; cosmetology courses whose graduates didn't have the math skills to pass licensing requirements for hairdressers and ended up as hair shampooers; distributive education courses that taught «selling» but not the computer, computation, and communication skills needed for any but the lowest - level sales jobs.

For example, a student who begins the year at the 50th percentile on the state reading and math test and is assigned to a teacher in the top quartile in terms of overall TES scores will perform on average, by the end of the school year, three percentile points higher in reading and two points higher in math than a peer who began the year at the same achievement level but was assigned to a bottom - quartile teacher.

«The absences at the middle and high school levels are on a tiered format, so a student can miss a couple of days for illness and still be in the drawing for the grand prize at the end of the year.»