Sentences with phrase «more change in the system»

«It allowed for more change in the system than we've ever seen in history.

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Previously, same - store sales growth represented the estimated percentage change in sales of all restaurants in the Company system that have been open for one year or more, and the base stores changed on a rolling basis from month to month.

One more thing, right from the get go, we've structured things such that they'd be applicable globally, where we could quickly make small changes to the app in various countries to fit their own legal systems.

Unless you're really going to use that money to do something that is more transformative in terms of how we deliver, finance and run our health care system, then you're not going to see any real change.

The reasons are four-fold: structural changes in the American economy have triggered a long term downward trend in entrepreneurial activity; changes in the banking system have made small business credit more difficult to get; a post-recession shift in attitudes has made Americans less interested in striking out on their own; and a shift in government policies has made entrepreneurship more challenging to undertake.

«But we can say with a fair bit of certainty that all that sequence of changes, starting several years ago, has succeeded in adding more buffering to the system.»

Lighthizer said on Tuesday he was not looking to negotiate changes to China's state - driven economic system in the talks, but would seek to expose it to more foreign competition.

More importantly, though, Facebook's many admissions come in the context of the company making major changes to its systems, so they are more compliant with the European Union's incoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDMore importantly, though, Facebook's many admissions come in the context of the company making major changes to its systems, so they are more compliant with the European Union's incoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDmore compliant with the European Union's incoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

In 2009, Gerard plans to make more changes to his bonus system.

It is contemplated that a user that may be nervous or engaging in speaking falsehoods may exhibit different galvanic skin response» — a change in the electrical resistance of the skin that is a physiochemical response to increased sympathetic nervous system activity — «than a more confident, truth telling individual.»

After fighting began, the quartermaster general recommended several changes to make the uniform more practical, and suggested a layering system in 1943 that would keep troops warm during the cold European winters, standardized as the M - 1943 field ensemble with cap, four - pocket field jacket, detachable jacket hood, field trousers and service shirt.

«What we really need is a more flexible and accessible system of post-secondary education that's affordable, that allows people to shift between fields while they're in study, to train or retrain as market demands change, and right now, it's quite difficult to do that because of high tuition and high student debt,» said McCormick.

But more than half of small to midsize enterprises that support BYOD are either unaware of or defenseless against mobile security hazards like malicious apps, domain - name system poisoning (changing an IP address to divert visitors to a rogue website) and jailbroken devices (in which the user removes operating system limitations imposed by manufacturers and network operators), a Marble Security survey reveals.

So the discussion in Addis Ababa revolved around things like how to finance infrastructure, how the public sector and the private sector can partner for best results, and how to change the tax systems that apply to multinational corporations so that they are more beneficial to developing countries.

Twitter Inc urged its more than 330 million users to change their passwords after a glitch caused some to be stored in readable text on its internal computer system rather than disguised by a process known as «hashing».

In an editorial in The Journal of the American Medical Association, a Stanford School of Medicine professor criticizes the company for operating in «stealth mode for more than a decade» in order to «change the entire health system» without publishing anything in peer - reviewed biomedical journalIn an editorial in The Journal of the American Medical Association, a Stanford School of Medicine professor criticizes the company for operating in «stealth mode for more than a decade» in order to «change the entire health system» without publishing anything in peer - reviewed biomedical journalin The Journal of the American Medical Association, a Stanford School of Medicine professor criticizes the company for operating in «stealth mode for more than a decade» in order to «change the entire health system» without publishing anything in peer - reviewed biomedical journalin «stealth mode for more than a decade» in order to «change the entire health system» without publishing anything in peer - reviewed biomedical journalin order to «change the entire health system» without publishing anything in peer - reviewed biomedical journalin peer - reviewed biomedical journals.

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.

Inadequate flood protection infrastructure, which right now might not contain high tides in El Nino years; Lack of action on annual sediment removal from spring freshets, which each year move over 30 million m3 of sediment and leave about 3 million m3 of silt in the navigation and secondary channels of the lower reaches; and, By the end of this century sea levels at the mouth of the river could potentially rise more than one meter due to climate change overtopping the diking system.

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.

We believe that decentralised digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum will fundamentally change how the world views and uses money: cheaper, faster and safer transactions; more privacy and freedom; a significantly better user experience; and ultimately, more equality through giving everyone in the world access to the same financial system, no matter who they are or where they are from.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to: changes in consumer discretionary spending; our eCommerce platform not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the streamlining of the Company's vendor base and execution of the Company's new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the amount that we invest in strategic transactions and the timing and success of those investments; the integration of strategic acquisitions being more difficult, time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn; changes in the competitive market and competition amongst retailers; changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns and our ability to identify new trends and have the right trending products in our stores and on our website; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and regulations, including those changing tax rates and imposing new taxes and surcharges; limitations on the availability of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including issues caused by high volumes of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled company.

But this stuff, people have always had the ability to pay a bit more to get something a little bit better and it's been a system resistant to it in large part because people seem very resistant to change and very set in their habits.

But the Blockchain does not only allow businesses to operate over a more efficient, economical, and secure system; in 2017 we began to see Blockchain technologies change the way that businesses raise capital.

The recent blog post titled «Fingers of Instability» highlighted the more recent changes in market structure that has created fragility in the system.

The coincidence of the effects arising from the changes to the tax system and the Olympic Games in September will make interpreting developments in the economy, especially the monthly data, more difficult than usual over the near term.

This has resulted in three changes: more scrutiny of the global financial system, strengthened regulation and a greater willingness to respond when risks appear to be rising.

The problems are being traced to a change in Whole Foods» supply chain more than a year ago, a system called «order - to - shelf» inventory management.

The global lending market has witnessed revolutionary changes in 2016, with fintechs playing a significant role in restructuring the lending system to be more dynamic and responsive, vis - à - vis the traditional framework of existing banking systems.

While we all have to make some changes to systems and practices to support the new methodology, the investment in a more robust BBSW will be well worth it.

In the remainder of my lecture I would like to cover both these topics, plus two other issues: what does the Reserve Bank need to do to fulfil its financial stability responsibilities; and whether the changes we have seen in the structure of financial systems over recent decades have made the system more or less stablIn the remainder of my lecture I would like to cover both these topics, plus two other issues: what does the Reserve Bank need to do to fulfil its financial stability responsibilities; and whether the changes we have seen in the structure of financial systems over recent decades have made the system more or less stablin the structure of financial systems over recent decades have made the system more or less stable.

We believe that decentralised digital currencies like Bitcoin will fundamentally change how the world views and uses money: cheaper, faster and safer transactions; more privacy and financial freedom; a significantly better user experience; and ultimately, more equality by giving everyone in the world access to the same financial system.

WASHINGTON (Reuters)- U.S. President Donald Trump's chief trade negotiator said on Tuesday he was not looking to negotiate changes to China's state - driven economic system in trade talks in Beijing this week but would seek to expose it to more foreign competition.

-- Supported the changes in the 2010 Dodd - Frank financial overhaul law, saying they had produced a more stable financial system after the 2008 financial crisis.

Actually the changes have really worked in our favor - thew more complex the system the more our customers appreciate our expertise.

Not only does this system increase efficiency and achieve economies of scale (both of which lead to a drop in costs), but it lays the groundwork for even more pathbreaking technological changes in processes and products.

Charity understood as relief of a particular need until new social systems can eliminate that need altogether becomes even more crucial when envisioned radical change of social arrangements is not likely to happen in the foreseeable future, let alone in the lifetime of those who care and are cared for.

If we are to move toward a more just placement system for women, there are three groups of persons who can play an important role in bringing about such change: the men who currently serve as senior pastors, the men and women who serve as denominational placement officers, and the clergywomen themselves.

you can have a court system that is supposed to deal non-violently with solutions to these dillimmas but mostely it is entertainment and laughable in it's core justice to begin with humans are human so how does the newer muslim prophet propose to become more than human in response to violence and as a tool for enactment for change — if necessary?

It also says there has to be a changed in the benefits system so people in crisis can get access to money more easily.

Between all of those things, we've already made some progress in changing laws and electing people who we think will do a better job of making the system more fair.»

Mr. Carson has suggested in his more discursive and less technical paragraphs that «variability» and «change» are so endemic to all such systems that the very notion of a «background» or secular change in such a system is inherently specious.

Jesus wouldn't cut the budget but he would change this whole evil system that we live in where money has more value than human life.

The plan calls for four separate and complete educational systems, ranging from a more traditional system designed to serve churches dissatisfied with the national emphases on social action to a forward - looking system meant for churches wishing to be involved in social change.

On the target of systems (above), change in one circle is more likely to occur and be permanent if the systems on one or both sides also change.

Individual growth is more apt to continue after therapy if a person's growth is accompanied by creative changes in her or his contemporary family system.

The system advocates seem, in comparison, more at home in chaos, with its paradoxical promise of integrity.55 How the change from disorder to wholeness occurs is the second characteristic of organic systems approaches: organization development.

Changes in circle 5 (larger, more impersonal organizations) and circle 6 (the systems beyond the local community) may occur through educational [and] persuasive approaches, but often they require the use of political [and other social action] methods....

now I understand the problem why most people can not easily comprehend the reality of God, its because of lack of adequate knowledge of history.But I am optimistic that the process of change or evolution which will take centuries to be realized will be more easy and accelerated in the future, with better educational system.

what is necessary and a very important change for us today and the future is our conscience, and this requires global consciousness necessary for our long term needs and survival, we need a faith that will compel us to unite to address the problems of survival, in the future, a few thousand years from now the glacial period cycle is due, earth will no longer be hospitable and we either have to immigrate to other planets or, develope a system that will protect us, the natural calamities like floods, typhoons, sub zero temperatures, will become our big problem in the future, so we need a religion that will guide our conscience from simplistic self survival towards a more holistic view of reality.Our oneness with ourselves and Him is the primary tenets or doctrines of this religion.

In those connectional denominations that deploy clergy through an appointment system, change has been even more rapid.