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Outlook. It is with great pleasure that the Swiss Academy of Sci- ences makes available to interested stakeholders this example of an ABS agreement with contractual clauses. It is a tool to actively support the implementation of ABS regulations and focuses on academic non-com- mercial research. The proposed Agreement still needs to prove its applicability to real ABS situations. Accord- ingly, it should be considered as a draft that needs to be adapted to the final version of the CBD ABS proto- col and which will need improvement over time. Sug- gestions and feedback by both providers and users are most welcome. At the Swiss Academy of Sciences we firmly believe that non-commercial public good research is essential to achieve the first two goals of the CBD, the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity. Moreover it generates (non-monetary) benefits that contribute to education, advancement of science and technology transfer. The Swiss Academy of Sciences advocates research in a mutually trustful atmosphere and encour- ages scientists to conduct their research in accordance with existing international codes and standards. The Agreement Preamble 8
Outlook. With the limits of siliconbased storage devices already in sight, attention has focused on alternative approaches to information storage. As we have described in this Review, DNAbased storage may become an interesting alternative for the current technologies, particularly in terms of storage density. Much progress has been made with regard to error protection mechanisms without much detriment to storage density. A major disad vantage of DNA compared with silicon is the much lower reading speed, which is especially problematic for use in randomaccess memory applications when only a small part of the data is desired. This means that for now, DNA is only applicable for archiving and longterm data storage purposes. A major problem still to be overcome is the current cost of DNA synthesis compared with the costs of siliconbased storage facil ities. However, if we assume a decline in costs similar to that seen for siliconbased storage media (at least partly attributable to improvements in DNA tech nology), it seems likely that it will not be long before DNAbased storage is the standard for longterm data xxxxxxx00,172,173. This is certainly the case when the costs of maintenance and storage are taken into account, which are far smaller for DNAbased storage systems than for the siliconbased systems in current data cen tres. Further cost reductions might already be achieved quite rapidly by using quicker but less reliable synthe sis protocols that require less time and reagents. Lower reliability would result in less valid DNA strands, but as the DNA fountain code has already shown, this can be compensated for by using robust and highly flexible coding strategies34. Future research will have to show whether DNA read ing and rewritability can be improved, which will make DNA storage practical for data that are updated frequently. Data storage based on synthetic polymers — which can be prepared from a much larger set of monomers than biopolymers and which are more stable — might yet prove more useful for shortterm applications. Furthermore, such synthetic systems do not require biological machin eries and can be tuned for quick readout and rewritability. However, compared with DNAbased storage systems and computing, the field of synthetic encoded polymers is still in its infancy. It is expected that over time, the synthesis of long strands of synthetic encoded polymers will become easier and faster, while different aspects of the code can be easily...
Outlook. Regarding the outlook for 2003, Robinson stated, "We believe we arx xx xxxck to meet our net income projections for 2003. We anticipate that elements of noninterest expense will decline the remainder of the year. The extent of our earnings growth will be impacted by our ability to continue to add quality assets and maintain yields in the face of a slow economy and increasing pricing competition." ABOUT NORTH BAY BANCORP North Bay Bancorp is the parent company of two community banks in the North Bay Region of Northern California--The Vintage Bank based in Napa County and Solano Bank based in Solano County. Xxxx subsidiaries axx xxxl service commercial banks offering a wide selection of deposit, loan and investment services to local consumers and small business customers. Each bank has a separate board of directors composed of local business and community leaders. The Vintage Bank, which opened for business in 1985, currently operates five banking offices in Napa County, Northern California's number one tourist destination and the nation's premier wine producing region. The bank's main office and two branch offices are located in the City of Napa with a branch office in St. Helena and a new branch on Airport Road in the Southern area of Napa County, which opened in March 2003. Solano Bank, which opened in July, 0000, operates four offices along the I-80 corridor of Solano County. The bank's main offxxx xx located in Vacaville, with branch offices in Fairfield, Vallejo and Benicia. This region, projected to be the fastest growing county in Northern California through year 2020, is attracting growth with a quality lifestyle, affordable housing and business-friendly cities. North Bay Bancorp stock trades on the Nasdaq National Exchange under the symbol NBAN. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This news release contains forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operation and business of North Bay Bancorp and its subsidiaries. These include, but are not limited to, statements that relate to or are dependent on estimates or assumptions relating to the prospects of loan growth, credit quality and certain operating efficiencies resulting from the operations of The Vintage Bank and Solano Bank. These forward-lookxxx xxatements involve certain risks and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements in...
Outlook. 1. Domain adaptation consists of two different tasks, and provides two productivity factors: One is to find translations for a given term, the second one is to annotate the term candidates for import and use in the MT system.
Outlook. There is an expectation of Bumper raw jute crop which will arrive in the market from July/Aug onwards because the farmers have gone for higher acreage of jute cultivation this year due to record high prices realised by them for the previous crop & with expected above normal monsoon, Government procurement Agencies have also projected higher B Twill bags requirements. Considering the above factors it is hoped that performance of Jute Industry including your Company may be better this year, barring unforeseen situation. Your Company after having sold its Anglo India Jute (Middle Mill) located at Jagatdal, Dist. 24 Parganas (North), West Bengal w.e.f 01.05.2016 is now planning to focus more and more on value added products and also ramping up production at its other Units. Since AIJM – Middle Mill was highly labour intensive having very low productivity, manufacturing mostly conventional products, its hiving off should result in overall improvement in the operating performance of the Company. Sales turnover may be lower initially but may gradually increase with the Company’s efforts in enhancing production at other Units in a phased manner. Efforts are continuing to resume operations at Wellington Jute Mill and other Units located at Rishra, Dist- Hooghly, West Bengal which are currently under temporary suspension of work due to acute shortage of raw jute and low productivity. Resumption of operations at these Units also depends upon the outcome of negotiations underway with the Workers Unions to benchmark productivity levels at these Units to Industry standards which at present is very poor when compared with Industry norms.
Outlook. 2020 is the year in which the business is being reset to enable it to operate as a true luxury company. This process, which involves reducing core wholesales to rebalance supply to demand and has a negative impact on results through the reset period, is necessary to improve the long-term performance of the Company · The uncertainty surrounding the duration and impact of Covid-19 on the global economy continues. Although there were signs of recovery in some markets in Q3, trading remains challenging in many markets with certain countries re-imposing restrictions and lockdown measures.
Outlook. At the moment, it is very difficult to provide a reliable outlook for the use of advanced motor fuels over both a short-term and long-term basis. The EU 2020 target is still 10% use of renewable energy sources in transport. The biggest uncertainty is how the RED/FQD amendment proposal of the European Commission from October 2012 will materialize (i.e., cap on food crop–based biofuels, multiple counting, ILUC factor). Discussions are expected to last until June 2014. On a national level, the replacement of the biofuels quota in terms of its energy equivalent by the CO2 reduction quota will need to be implemented from 2015 onward on a large-scale and actionable basis. Further R&D activities (e.g., on reducing the GHG emissions of biofuels to make them compatible with the amended RED/FQD, upscaling advanced biofuel production processes to an industrial scale) will be other important challenges. From a process technology perspective, ethanol from lignocellulose material, biomethane, and synthetic diesel may become promising mid-term options to replace fossil fuels in Germany. Additional References xxx.xxx-xxxxxxxxxxx.xxxx xxx.xxx.xx xxx.xxxx.xx xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx Benefits of Participation in the AMF IA The German biofuels market is one of the largest worldwide. Because of changing framework conditions, advanced motor fuels will become more important over the short and long term in Germany. FNR, as a national funding organization, addresses many different issues regarding advanced motor fuels. AMF addresses most of the issues that are important in our country. Most of the sponsored research projects under the AMF umbrella are relevant to our funding activities and the common project sponsoring offers a cost-efficient participation. Furthermore, participation in the AMF IA provides German researchers and stakeholders with the opportunity to become part of a scientific network with excellent researchers from around the world. For example, Germany participates in the research project ANNEX 45, “Synthesis, Characterization, and Use of Hydro Treated Oils and Fats for Engine Operation,” with partners from Denmark, Turkey, and the United States. Israel
Outlook. Minnesota, in partnership with EPA and other stakeholders, can be proud of its environmental record, but must be ready for continuing challenges, as noted above. Cross-boundary problems such as persistent toxins, climate change, and hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico as well as multi media issues like mercury, will require good science, increased partnerships, and innovation to assure a healthy environment for current and future generations. NPDES Permitting Accurate and enforceable NPDES permits are an essential part of our environmental protection efforts. Both agencies recognize that there are general areas within the NPDES program that will receive our attention within the course of this EnPPA. These include the issuance of priority permits, maintenance of permit backlog goals, and accomplishments identified in the Performance for Environmental Results action items. EPA Region 5 and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will explore opportunities to expand the use of water quality trading, watershed permitting, and implementation of nutrient controls in NPDES permits. In the next two years we will focus on these as well as other items outlined or included in more detail in the MPCA FFY 2009 - 2012 Performance Partnership Grant Work Plan, and the MPCA Water Quality Point Source Management Plan, including commitments and measurable outcomes. Joint Priorities for FFY07 – 08 Joint priorities represent a subset of environmental program responsibilities that MPCA and EPA jointly agree represent investment priorities for the PPA period for one or more reasons, for example: • the program is an important, newly developing program that requires the attention of the Commissioner and Regional Administrator and senior managers to adequately grow; • the program area is, or is at risk of, inadequately functioning, and the deficiency represents a significant vulnerability to the integrity of the environmental protection program in the State; • the program represents a long-term strategic investment opportunity in the State; • the program offers the opportunity to demonstrate innovations to promote environmental improvement or enable efficiency enhancements. In the PPA, and supporting documentation, the agencies will describe the basis for the priority and the expected outcome of the effort; the roles each agency will undertake and level of effort; and significant milestones. The results of our work on each joint priority will be reported during the joint assessment, includin...
Outlook. The COVID-19 pandemic continued to throw a wrench into global economic growth in 2022. In 2022, it is expected that Xxx Xxxx XXXX will continue to face uncertainties from the COVID-19 situation. The spikes of infections in several provinces in late 2021 and early 2022 have prompted China to its high vigilance against the pandemic. While international travel will unlikely be fully resumed soon, it is hoped that China’s domestic travel will start to rebound in the second quarter of 2022. Hui Xian REIT’s hotels will continue to refine the offerings to cater to the local domestic market. To maintain the occupancy rate of the malls, lower rents were committed during 2020-2021. The financial impact will continue to affect the retail portfolio in 2022 and throughout the entire lease terms. Leveraging on the prime locations and long-established reputation, Xxx Xxxx XXXX’s malls will continue to strike a balance among tenant mix, occupancy and rental rates. It is anticipated that the performance of the office portfolio would be stable in 2022. Xxx Xxxx XXXX’s office portfolio will continue to focus on building up occupancy and maximising the retention rates by adopting competitive leasing strategies. Xxx Xxxx XXXX’s pace of recovery is subject to the developments around COVID-19, as well as the external environment. We have confidence in China’s ability and commitment to combat the pandemic, and we remain firm believers in the fundamentals of China. It is anticipated that China’s economy will continue to recover gradually in 2022. We look forward to the long-term development of Xxx Xxxx XXXX. On behalf of the Manager, I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all our colleagues, for their dedication and hard work. I would also like to thank all the Unitholders and the Trustee for their continued support and commitment to Xxx Xxxx XXXX.
