Sentences with phrase «recent years an increasing»

In recent years the increased prevalence of ASD, along with the evidence of a significant link between autism and gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances, raised a special interest in exploringì the reciprocal influences between gut and brain.

However, in recent years an increasing number of employers have turned to MOOCs to train their staff online and improve their bottom line.

In recent years an increasing number of lenders have begun to offer variable rates on auto loans.

In recent years an increasing number of veterinarians have introduced laser therapy in their treatment plans for dogs, cats and other animals to manage painful and inflammatory conditions.

Puerto Rico has always been a traditional self catering resort, however in recent years an increasing amount of apartments and hotels have opted for the all - inclusive option.

Global temperature has in recent years increased more slowly than before, but this is within the normal natural variability that always exists, and also within the range of predictions by climate models — even despite some cool forcing factors such as the deep solar minimum not included in the models.

Although that report stated there was no compensation culture in Scotland, in recent years increased levels of fraud have been detected in Scotland, along with a significant rise in injury claims.

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Johnson's comments, to reporters on the margins of a two - day meeting of G7 ministers, underlined how tensions between Moscow and the West have increased steadily over recent years.

These products — largely innovative and pricey specialty medications that include breakthrough Hepatitis C treatments and immuno - oncology drugs — reflect the increased productivity and improved pipelines of pharma's R&D departments in recent years.

Tensions with the West have increased steadily over recent years as Russia becomes involved in conflicts in Syria and Ukraine.

And with supplies from Iraq threatened with disruption — in recent years, Iraq was the only major producer increasing its output faster than the U.S. and Canada — that American oil is only going to get more competitive in the marketplace.

The U.S. installed almost 2.4 gigawatts of solar photovoltaics in the second quarter of 2017, an increase of 8 percent year - on - year, according to a recent report from GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association.

In recent years, an increasing number of tech startups have turned into big - time investments opportunities for VCs, and as a result, these funds have wanted to get in on the action to bolster investor returns too.

Drug seizures involving shipping containers have increased considerably in recent years, rising sixfold between 2006 and 2016, according to the European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction.

Anheuser - Busch has seen increased competition from craft brewers in recent years, but it's still the industry's dominant beer maker.

While it remains to be seen how this recent exodus will affect the bottom line, Zappos announced in February that its expected operating profits for the year are $ 97 million, an increase of 78 % from 2014, the Las Vegas Review - Journal reported.

Although chronological resumes are the preferred format among HR professionals and hiring managers, functional resumes have increased in popularity in recent years.

The percentage of households without a car has increased slightly in the last five years, the most recent data from the American Census Bureau shows.

But in recent years the «can't - miss» company has struggled with product delays; executive reshufflings; increased competition from Apple and Fitbit, costly lawsuits with its supplier, and Fitbit; and a down round that cut the company's valuation in half.

Magnetar's tactic of filing lawsuits challenging takeover valuations in order to make money, also known as appraisal arbitrage, has become increasing popular with hedge funds in recent years, especially in the merger litigation hotbed of Delaware.

In recent years, however, Lewis has missed his goal more often, most likely due to the poor economy, but possibly also due in part to the public's loss of interest in televised variety shows, and the telethon's increasing inability to attract big name talent, forcing it to lean on D - list celebrities like Tony Orlando and Charo.

Bøe said the increasing presence was linked to increasing Russian submarine activity, which in recent years includes more frequent trips between the Barents, Baltic, and Mediterranean seas.

A recent working paper from the University of Oxford reports that every Olympics in the past 50 years has gone over budget, with an average increase of 179 %.

«Evolving regulatory disclosure requirements have increased the disclosure in recent years of information about fees in the industry, but there is nothing new nor unusual about our fees and administrative expenses or disclosure practices which are fully compliant with regulatory requirements,» wrote O'Brien and Poirier to Maclean's.

According to one recent report, the company expects its advertising revenue to climb by 10 %, after only getting a 3 % increase last year.

Fears have increased in recent years after President Vladimir Putin deployed Russian troops, agents and proxy forces to seize chunks of Georgia and Ukraine.

And despite the increasing number of companies choosing to reveal their diversity numbers via annual reports, there hasn't been much — if any — improvement in recent years.

In recent years, a slow drip of products with maple flavour has increased to a spring - thaw gush, including everything from icing, chips, ice cream, tea, coffee and even beer.

Like many business technology companies to have gone public in recent years, including Dropbox and Box, Pivotal is unprofitable, but its sales are increasing.

Though 2009 proved a bright spot for Gottschalk — Buffett listed her as one of the execs who increased profits despite declining sales in Berkshire's annual report — Pampered Chef's more recent years were bumpy.

Amazon has significantly increased the number of U.S. states where it charges sales tax in recent years, though primarily because the expansion of its network of warehouses and fulfillment centers has made it mandatory.

A recent survey from eBay Canada shows 70 % of small and medium sized businesses say the current state of the economy is good for their business, an increase of almost a third over the previous year.

The most recent to change in course was the Indianapolis Museum of Art, which on April 7 added an $ 18 general admission and aims to increase revenue by 17 percent this year, Matthew Gutwein, the museum board's vice chair said last week.

Both Buffett and Munger will continue handling major capital allocation and investment decisions, including acquisitions, for Omaha, Nebraska - based Berkshire, though they have reduced their responsibilities in recent years with their increasing age.

«We believe the bogey for investors is a 15 percent increase to Apple's total reported capital return number (shares repurchase plus past dividends), which would imply a $ 150 billion headline number, up from $ 130 billion announced last year,» said Gene Munster, an analyst at Piper Jaffray, in a recent note.

Apple has improved the iPhone's LED screen somewhat in recent years by increasing the range of colors it can show, making photos appear more lifelike for example.

Apple competes with services like Vudu and Amazon's Prime in the market for digital video rentals and sales, with Apple's share of that market declining in recent years amid increased competition.

With increased attention in recent years about the need for responsive design for business web sites, designers have been in high demand.

The figures show «that in recent years spending has increased from its lowest level of # 507.20 seen in 2012,» the ONS said.

Argentina has also increased security operations at the northern port of Rosario, the country's third - largest port that is believed to be a major hub for drug trafficking and has seen high levels of drug - related violence in recent years.

Recent years» numbers bear that out: The company's surge in original programming has coincided with a 145 % increase in subscribers since 2013.

The company has been working to increase its video assets in recent years, particularly with the purchase of rich - content syndicators 5 Min Media in 2010, and the launch of its video library AOL On.

India - based drug manufacturing facilities have been criticized by the FDA in recent years for violating quality standards, as the agency increases oversight of key suppliers to the United States.

Mexico saw a 9 % increase in tourist visits in 2016, but the upticks of violence in Quintana Roo and Baja California Roo have given Mexican businesses and officials an unpleasant reminder of what in recent years has befallen Acapulco, a once vibrant tourist hub in Guerrero state.

Stradley said that the live chat service on her site has seen increased use in recent years.

While some housing market trackers report a slowdown — price increases averaging in the single digits year over year, compared with 15 - 30 % in recent years — in the nine cities tracked by market research firm Dragonomics, prices were down 4.9 % in April compared to a year earlier.

In its most recent quarter, Facebook increased its revenues 56 % over the year before and its net income 166 %.

Scaling the 29,000 - foot summit (8,850 meters) of the world's highest peak is a major attraction for climbers, but recent years have seen an increase in novices who rely heavily on guides.

Already a popular practice in the beverage industry, the pace of endorsements and investments by famous names has accelerated in recent years as more celebs look to make money from the increasing popularity of liquor and wine.

In recent years the UK tax collector, HMRC, has come under pressure to crack down on tax evasion — which is illegal, whereas avoidance is not — and increase tax receipts.