When age heaping occurs, data show systematic spikes on particular ages
such as those ending in 0 or 5.
Not exact matches
This essentially means using an algorithm to scramble a piece of data,
such as a name,
in a way that means no one can unscramble it — but if another piece of data is run through the same algorithm and you
end up with the same garbled code, then the two pieces of original data must match.
In B.C. especially, companies such as QLT Inc., Angiotech Pharmaceuticals and Cardiome Pharma Corp. saw their valuations soar in the early 2000s, only to come crashing to earth by the end of the decade as a result of competitive pressures, regulatory snags, strategic blunders and deals gone awr
In B.C. especially, companies
such as QLT Inc., Angiotech Pharmaceuticals and Cardiome Pharma Corp. saw their valuations soar
in the early 2000s, only to come crashing to earth by the end of the decade as a result of competitive pressures, regulatory snags, strategic blunders and deals gone awr
in the early 2000s, only to come crashing to earth by the
end of the decade
as a result of competitive pressures, regulatory snags, strategic blunders and deals gone awry.
At the other
end, funds
such as OMERS Ventures and Georgian Partners, two of the country's most prominent VCs, are capable of investing large amounts of money
in more mature companies.
Wu Xiaohui, the former chairman of China's Anbang Insurance, has changed course and requested leniency at the
end of his high - profile trial
in Shanghai for alleged economic crimes
such as fraud and a $ 10 billion embezzlement.
By taking steps
such as moving the coupon field to the
end of the sales process, Bonobos» rate of abandonment could fall 10 percent, adding about $ 20,000 a month
in sales.
In the lending world, the players at the upper
end of the market include the banks and monoline firms,
such as First National Financial, which issue mortgages but do not take deposits.
For White to reach the next level, he'll have to make a name for himself
in the U.S. And while he has made strong inroads with high -
end independent retailers, it's a much different story with larger chains
such as Nordstrom.
It was a brash move for an exploration and production firm to tack on a high -
end jewel retail arm, but it made perfect sense to the pragmatic Gannicott, who liked the efficiencies of operating
in what he described then
as «the two bookends of the diamond pipeline: mining and retail,» and who also saw the brand's prestige
as having great potential
in such emerging luxury markets
as China.
In the
end, if you focus on personal priorities
such as health and relationships, you'll be happier and more well - rounded — and the money will likely follow.
Predictions range from 10 % to 30 %, with the top -
end of the correction occurring
in the country's hottest markets,
such as Vancouver.
Such factors include, among others, general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; the actual results of current and future exploration activities; the actual results of reclamation activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; meeting various expected cost estimates; changes
in project parameters and / or economic assessments
as plans continue to be refined; future prices of metals; possible variations of mineral grade or recovery rates; the risk that actual costs may exceed estimated costs; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate
as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; political instability; delays
in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or
in the completion of development or construction activities,
as well
as those factors discussed
in the section entitled «Risk Factors»
in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year
ended December 31, 2017 dated March 15, 2018.
Dylan's Candy Bar targets consumers who enjoy the sweet life, with high -
end candy shops
in swanky locales
such as East Hampton, New York and Telluride, Colorado.
The company has since fixed the obvious issues
such as input controls, Kagan said, and is constantly working with users toward a wider - scale launch across the U.S.
in the summer of 2018, with the
end goal of allowing users to «never feel the latency.»
Already
in 2014, major advertisers
such as P&G and Unilever have announced their intention to accelerate their programmatic spending, with P&G saying it wants to buy 70 - 75 percent of its U.S. digital media programmatically by the
end of 2014.
She distributes to high -
end department stores
such as Saks, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom, and recently opened her first U.S. boutique
in New York City.
Critics say a focus on engagement
as the paramount metric and on connecting people
as an
end in itself are what made Facebook
such a powerful medium for disinformation.
In the
end, the existence of programs
such as PRISM and Stellar Wind is disheartening for Diebert, since democratic societies are supposed to be better than the less - free countries they often condemn.
Yet, high -
end versions of
such pantry staples
as sugar and honey have become highly coveted ingredients among forward - thinking chefs
in New York and Chicago.
Traditionally content providers
such as Netflix or Yahoo have connected to broadband providers through intermediate networks, known
as content delivery networks (CDNs), which transmit information
in large, undifferentiated bundles to Internet service providers (ISPs),
such as Verizon, who then funnel it to
end customers.
Evening work: If you're already working a day job (or your days are dedicated to your startup), you can take a higher - paying job
in the evenings,
such as bartending or serving at a high -
end restaurant.
In general such customized chips were used in high - end use cases, such as telecommunications networks or running powerful algorithms for corporation
In general
such customized chips were used
in high - end use cases, such as telecommunications networks or running powerful algorithms for corporation
in high -
end use cases,
such as telecommunications networks or running powerful algorithms for corporations.
Toward that
end, some hotel chains,
in deals they have with online travel agencies (OTAs)
such as Expedia, have forbidden those companies from bidding on keyword ads on Google and other ad networks that would include the hotels» brand names, according to the editorial.
Marshall has been adding to his position
in Texas Instruments, for example, because the firm's chips are used
in high -
end, high - demand products
such as iPhones and self - driving cars.
Combine this insatiable demand for talent with a sub-cultural shift of regarding labels
such as «nerd» and «dweeb»
as positive indicators of nuanced passion rather than pariah - like brands, and you
end up with many more people interested
in coding.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. counted $ 331 billion
in commercial and industrial bank loans under $ 1 million
as of Dec. 31, the largest amount since the
end of 2008, when the government agency reported a record $ 336 billion
in such loans that are generally taken out by small companies.
Comfort foods
such as Herbal Sparerib Soup and Ginger Duck are,
in fact, popular features of the traditional «medicinal» cuisine — and a great way to
end a healthful excursion to the natural therapeutic springs of Taiwan.
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key person
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions
in the industries and markets
in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate
in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations
in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of
end market demand
in construction and
in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges
in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies
in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including
in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect
such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key person
such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including
in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption
in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes
in political conditions
in the U.S. and other countries
in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes
in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates
in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes
in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to
as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations
in the U.S. and other countries
in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that
such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key person
such approvals may result
in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including
in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted
in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is
in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued
in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
The Dardenne Prairie, Missouri - based company, which started
in 1999, sells high -
end gadgets
such as flat - screen TVs — many of them on eBay.
While Musk is clearly smart enough to have considered all this already (or at least to pay someone else to consider it), Maynard
ends with a word of caution for the SpaceX team: «If enough people feel SpaceX is threatening what they value (
such as the environment — here or there), or disadvantaging them
in some way (for example, by allowing rich people to move to another planet and abandoning the rest of us here), they'll make life difficult for the company.»
«We are always looking for ways to improve, and
as such we have decided to
end on - call scheduling for all [Urban] brand associates throughout North America,» the company said
in a statement.
In September, after a lengthy investigation by staffers at the Senate Judiciary Committee, chairman Sen. Chuck Grassley (R - Iowa) blasted the service for using forfeiture funds to pay for perks and luxury items such as «high - end granite countertops and expensive custom artwork,» much of it installed, appropriately enough, at a new Asset Forfeiture Academy in Housto
In September, after a lengthy investigation by staffers at the Senate Judiciary Committee, chairman Sen. Chuck Grassley (R - Iowa) blasted the service for using forfeiture funds to pay for perks and luxury items
such as «high -
end granite countertops and expensive custom artwork,» much of it installed, appropriately enough, at a new Asset Forfeiture Academy
in Housto
in Houston.
To this
end, Calico has also forged a partnership with a Chicago - based biopharmaceutical company called AbbVie,
in order to develop drugs that will tackle aging and age - related diseases
such as neurodegeneration and cancer.
As many end in liquidation, others such as J.C. Penney are trying to pick up market shar
As many
end in liquidation, others
such as J.C. Penney are trying to pick up market shar
as J.C. Penney are trying to pick up market share.
Photos of Grumpy Cat, her brown and white face
in a constant scowl, have become a constant presence on Facebook and other social media, often accompanied by crabby messages
such as «I don't like days that
end in Y» or «I'm listening, I just don't care.»
The company's emphasis on premium products
in North America,
such as Olay's higher -
end skin creams, left it exposed when purchasing power dropped during the financial crisis.
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.
The promise of hassle - free orders drew L.L. Bean and Lands»
End as well
as such little - known catalogs
as the Grizzlies, a teddy - bear maker
in Media, Pa..
At the other
end of the spectrum, Mail Boxes Etc. uses a scale of minus 2 to 2 for each of 20 criteria, which are weighted to arrive at a total score; Jinwoong, the sporting - goods marketer, uses an «eight - link chain» model for managing decisions about potential new products; the links detail the company's strengths
in eight areas,
such as distribution and
in - store merchandising.
Ganenthiran says working with grocers allows Instacart to offload services
such as merchandising and pricing to its retail partners, which
in turn lowers the
end cost for customers.
Features available
in the latest OS of Android, which can run only on high -
end phones
such as the Galaxy S or the Nexus series, will not be available to those phones on the lower
end of the spectrum.
The creator of
such classic games
as Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda is reporting an operating loss of about $ 335.7 million for its fiscal year
ending in March.
In order to solve the problem, Burberry put all their weight behind aggressively rebranding themselves
as a high -
end luxury clothing brand, even courting
such noteworthy celebrities
as Emma Watson for advertising campaigns.
In the
end, there's no
such thing
as a static market.
At a NATO summit
in Wales
in 2014, months after Russia's annexation of Ukraine's Crimean peninsula, allies agreed to
end years of defense cuts that left Europeans without vital capabilities,
such as refueling airborne fighter bombers.
Google (GOOG) has also made strides
ending potentially paralyzing litigation,
such as its patent agreements with Cisco, LG, Samsung, and Verizon
in 2014.
In both those forms of work, staff have no guaranteed hours, and many frequently have to turn to payday lenders
such as Wonga to make
ends meet.
Mad Max rode a winning streak
in several technical and behind - the - scenes categories to score six Oscar statues last night, though the film
ended the night shut out of most of the show's major categories,
such as Best Picture and Best Director.
The top U.S. diplomat said Washington would carry out «stabilization initiatives»
such as clearing landmines and restoring basic utilities
in areas no longer under Islamic State control, while making clear that» «stabilization» is not a synonym for open -
ended nation - building or a synonym for reconstruction.
Those franchises helped EA earn $ 1.81 billion
in the 12 months
ended mid-2017 from recurring sources
such as microtransactions, subscriptions, and game expansions, up 25 % from a year earlier.