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Your identity has been formed; you've built up your resources; and now you have the chance to take the big risks precisely because your foundation is already secure.

Urbanization – migration away from the suburbs and to the city center – will be the biggest real estate trend in 2015, according to a new report.

This is hard to achieve when, as is now the case in many big firms, a large proportion of staff are temporary contractors.

The middle-aged person, Barth continued, can see death in the distance, but moves with a measured haste to get big new things done while there is still time.

That's why leaders continue to manage the present while building toward the big changes of the future.

That's a big education in art by itself.

Often the best ideas for big changes come from unexpected places—it's just a matter of tuning in.

Midlife seems like the second big phase of decision-making.

Jeff Bezos, Amazon's boss, says that If I see more than two pizzas for lunch, the team is too big.

In some ways, you probably go through that process after a big event like your wedding day – but the difference is that thanks to their other psychological tendencies, the HSAM subjects are doing it day in, day out, for the whole of their lives.

However, organisations need to learn something bigger than how to manage teams better: they need to be in the habit of asking themselves whether teams are the best tools for the job.

Great leaders recognize the weak signals or slight signs that point to big changes to come.

In that moment of clarity Leah made an important leap, conquering her inner resistance to change and making a firm commitment to take bigger steps.

The boat, traveling between Nicaragua’s Big Corn Island and LittleCorn Island turned over Saturday near the larger island.

But carrots got their biggest boost during the two world wars when food shortages forced people to eat them and governments told everyone how healthy carrots were.

They ate big dinner late in the evening.

The shorthand educators use for this is pre-K —meaning instruction before kindergarten—and the big idea is to prepare 4-year-olds and even younger kids to be ready to succeed on their K-12 journey.

The result is falling water tables in countries with half the world's people, including the three big grain producers—China, India and the U.S.

The important thing is for all of us to keep in mind the real goal and the longer, bigger picture.

The biggest concern with robots going against human values is that human beings fail to do sufficient testing and they've produced a system that will break some kind of taboo .

The biggest challenge here is irrigation, which consumes 70% of the world's fresh water.

The big meal came at around 1 p.

So the formerly small supper after sundown becomes the big meal of the day, the only one at which the family has a chance to get together.

Increasing water shortages prove to be the biggest obstacle to boosting the world's grain production.

The biggest increases tended to be in brands that were popular with young smokers.

Her biggest concern is the emphasis American culture places on thinness and the negative ways this affects girls today.

Big fast food chains in New York City have started to obey a first-of-its-kind rule requiring them to post calorie counts right on the menu.

They are much bigger than is desirable.

The biggest gains go to countries that import most of their oil like China, Japan, and India.

One reason is that more countries are big oil producers now, so the nations suffering from the price drop account for a larger share of the global economy.

Lower oil prices have always given a big boost to the global economy.

But not all oil producers have big reserves.

And a number of oil-producing countries are trimming their gasoline subsidies and raising taxes, so the net savings for global consumers is not as big as the oil price plunge might suggest.

There’s one sound that  gets a big reaction from kids on  a hot day: the sound of an ice-cream  truck.

Handicrafts are big business.

Time, I realize, is the biggest obstacle to cooking for most people.

The microwave and fast-food chains were the biggest catalysts , but the big food companies—which want to sell anything except the raw ingredients that go into cooking—made the home cook an endangered species.

It is the biggest technology hub in the US.

A bridge with big, light-blue loops leads into the business district.

An individual's genetics has a big influence on their height but once you average over whole populations, genetics plays a less key role.

Big fast food chains in New York city have started to obey a first-of-its-kind rule requiring them to post calorie counts right on the menu.

But the code to access the program cost $120—a big sum for Harper, who had already put down $450 for textbooks, and had rent day approaching.

I assume you've got big plans then.

In Shanghai, a young couple at a marriage registration office told the paper that they decided to register their marriage as soon as possible to take advantage of the existing policy because an extra holiday was a big deal for them.

I've got a second interview with that big foreign accountancy firm in the city center.

lions have disappeared from much of Africa, but for the past few years scientists have wondered if the big cats were hanging on in remote parts of Sudan and Ethiopia.

Making is available to ordinary people who aren't tied to big companies, big defense labs or research universities.

midlife seems like the second big phase of decision-making.

Nadeau says sugar and processed foods are big contributors to the rising diabetes rates among children.

Nobody really knows how big Lagos is.

Procter and Gamble has a "Corporate Innovation Fund" which offers big rewards for high-risk ideas that succeed.

Should you tell your friends, for instance, that they 're being recorded while you all watch the big game together?

Some of those small mammals help to sustain such big birds as golden eagles.

Starting last Saturday, chains big enough to fall under the rule will face penalties of up to 2, 000 dollars for not showing calorie information in a prominent spot on their menus, preferably next to the price.

The big change was in 2007, when Romania joined the European Union.

The big meal came at around 1 p.m.

The big tobacco companies have always insisted that they are frank with their customers about the dangers of smoking and provide them with enough detail to make an informed decision.

The boat, traveling between Nicaragua's Big Corn Island and Little Corn Island turned over Saturday near the larger island.

The microwave and fast-food chains were the biggest catalysts, but the big food companies—which want to sell anything except the raw ingredients that go into cooking—made the home cook an endangered species.

The middle-aged person, Barth continued, can see death in the distance, but moves with a "measured haste" to get big new things done while there is still time.

The package is too big and it needs a signature to confirm you have received it. So I would need to deliver it at the time when you're in.

The shorthand educators use for this is "pre-K"—meaning instruction before kindergarten—and the big idea is to prepare 4-year-olds and even younger kids to be ready to succeed on their K-12 journey.

There's one sound that gets a big reaction from kids on a hot day: the sound of an ice-cream truck.

These companies, which long reaped big profits as textbook publishers, have boasted that their new online offerings, when pushed to students through universities they partner with, represent the future of the industry.

This is his big chance, and you're making it possible.

You made day dream about meeting your life partner, or living in a big house by the sea.

The ever-growing demand for big data.

Private companies play a big role in campus management.

Another example is reading aloud, which studies have shown gives children bigger vocabularies and better reading comprehension in school.

Its big selling point is that nobody else will have it: You won't see this kitchen anywhere else in the world.

BSkyB, Britain's biggest satellite-television service, already provides 9 million customers with interactive ads.

Researchers at Duke University scrutinized more than 160 published studies and found an absence of strong evidence that any of these approaches can make a big difference.

Technology is becoming bigger and more aspirational, and penetrating almost every aspect of our lives.

Some scientists are examining the potential for harvesting icebergs form Antarctica, which is estimated to have the biggest reserves of fresh water on the planet.

Since tobacco is one of the biggest causes of premature death in the UK, a measure that tames the habit even by a fraction is worth trying.

Meanwhile, emerging technologies – the drones, 3D printers and smart-home devices of the world – now seem a bit too old to be called the next big thing.

Cameron would still be hooked on the interests of big tobacco companies.

That’s what hard-working men and women say to justify their lavish vacations, big stereo systems or regular restaurant meals.

and obviously trade unions are one of the biggest civil society networks in the UK, he says.

Whether it's a sports team or a presidential campaign, everybody relishes having the big momentum, because it makes them harder to stop or change direction.

Whether it is a transition from imported to domestic oil or from coal-powered electricity production to natural-gas power plants, politicians love to talk big.

Unfortunately, there tends to be a lack of information and support to help students think bigger and broader.

The biggest obstacle to energy transition is that the present energy system is too expensive to replace.

Perhaps a new phrase is needed, one that can bring everyone one big step closer to realizing Du Bois's original, idealistic hope: It's not the name—it's the Thing that counts..

It is the biggest obstacle to social mobility.

If the Thames were lapping around Big Ben, Londoners would face up to the problem of emissions pretty quickly.

Fifth graders tended to focus on features of individual eagles .

By far the biggest type of momentum that comes into play when it comes to changing our energy systems is economic momentum.

Asia led the way, with the biggest number from China followed by Japan and India, most European and Asian universities provide an elite service to a small numberof people.

And lower-tier schools can have alumni networks just as strong as their big name counterparts.

And these big food corporations have so much money to spend on clever tactic design to make young children want to buy their products.

As trees outgrow their ideal habitats in the face of climate change, these flying ecosystem engineers could be a big help in replanting trees.

Big name schools are not necessarily the best places for professors; plus, many professors split teaching time between multiple colleges and/or universities.

Big, complicated systems on which much public safety depends, like driverless cars, should be built, programmed and sold by manufacturers who take responsibility for ensuring safety and are liable for accidents.

But the study had some big flaws.

California has spent years preparing for "The Big One"—the inevitable earthquake that will undoubtedly unleash all kinds of havoc along the famous San Andreas fault (断层).

Companies play a big role in creating a circular economy, in which value is generating less from extracting new resources and more from getting better use out of the resources we already have.

Companies play a big role in creating a circular economy, in which value is generating less from extracting new resources and more from getting better use out of the resources we already have—but they must also get customers engaged in the process.

For hundreds of thousands of Cascadia residents, "The Big One" isn’t a question of if, only when.

Here’s how the Pacific Northwest is preparing for "The big One".

I never really understood why so many girls were such big fans of her.

I spend most of my time studying the big bang theory and where our universe came from.

I think that left a big impression on her.

I'll actually be taking photos during the big event as a wedding gift.

I'm watching a comedy called The Big Bang Theory.

In other words, rewards are more intense for teens when they are with peers, which motivates them to pursue higher-risk experiences that might bring a big payoff such as the thrill of just making the light before it turns re.

In the meantime, 70-year-old Corliss Keith, who was in the high protein group in Starr's latest study, says the feels a big difference.

Last summer, Massachusetts grass-fed beef advocate John Smith launched Big Picture Beef, a network of small grass-fed beef farms in New England and New York that is projected to bring to market 2,500 head of cattle from 125 producers this year.

Perhaps a new phrase is needed, one that can bring everyone one big step closer to realizing Du Bois' original, idealistic hope: "It's not the name — It's the Thing that counts. "

Remember how you feel when you are speeding down the highway and a big truck suddenly brakes twenty meters in front of you.

So during the first few moments of the big bang, the universe was extremely hot and very small.

The airport looks exactly like every other major modern airport in Europe, except for one big problem.

The big benefit will not only be in the housing of this enormous and rapidly growing amount of data, but will also be in the ability to run real time data analytics to extract actionable and ongoing knowledge.

The big difference between "drought-tolerant" plants and these tough plants: metabolism.

The big questions are which, if any, of the large traditional retailers will still be on the scene in a decade or two because they have successfully reinvented themselves, which new players will operate busy stores on Main Streets and maybe even in shoppi

The Cascadia Earthquake Zone is big enough to compete with San Andreas it's been called the most dangerous fault in Americ, but it's much lesser known than its California cousin.

The same goes for numerous big cities around the world.

The shift to online shopping has had a big impact on traditional shopping malls.

This little bit of support can sometimes make a big difference.

This necessity comes with a rise of big science.

We’re big advocates of bodily autonomy and not forcing him to hug or kiss people unless he wants to, but it never occurred to me that I should ask his permission to post photos of him online.

Were big advocates of bodily autonomy and not forcing him to hug or kiss people unless he wants to, but it never occurred to me that I should ask his permission to post photos of him online.

without sustained external pressure it seems certain Mr. Cameron would still be hooked on the interests of big tobacco companies

You'll live in a big house in Hollywood, go to the Oscars every year—and win! You'll be rich and famous.

Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources.

Also, don't wear loose clothes, long scarves, big necklaces, or loose belts — they get caught in something or fall into liquid.

Although they began with a small restaurant, they had big dreams, and they worked together.

Are you prepared for a bigger one?

As some psychologists put it, "It is not that children are little scientists but that scientists are big children."

Before she could react, I gave her a big hug and told her she didn't need to keep it a secret from me.

Big cities generally have heavy traffic and expensive parking, but there you have a choice of taking public transport, which is cheaper than driving.

Big companies could relieve data security pressure.

Big ideas for little kids includes everything a teacher, a parent or a college student needs to teach philosophy to elementary school children from picture books.

Big serving bowls and plants can easily makes us fat.

By connecting directly with customers, and by responding quickly to changes in the markets as well as in the ecosystems (生态系统), small farmers can keep one step ahead of the big guys.

Byrnes tossed all the dishes into a big bread pan, covered them with a cloth and stuck them in the oven.

California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor (因素).

California's forests: where have all the big trees gone?

Chengdu has dozens of new millionaires, asia's biggest building, and fancy new hotels.

Competition between small and big farms is fierce.

Creating an atmosphere in which employees feel part of a team is a big challenge.

Cutting of big trees is to be prohibited in California soon.

Dad was 29 when he got his big roles in films.

Experts say it's an invaluable social practice that results in big benefits.

For weeks, I've been thinking of bigger, deeper questions: how do we make it a habit for them?

From that day on, I grew bigger and a little more real.

Heading back downtown toward her hotel, her big-city friends were amazed at the turn of events that had changed their big apple dinner into a Mississippi state reunion.

He's my biggest fan, and when you have that in your life you can go a long way.

How big is your research group, Alice?

I also love the exciting life in big cities.

I am not a big fan of Barbarella pork.

I grew up in a small town until I was 18 and then moved to a big city, so I have experienced the good and bad sides of both.

I guess that can be true in any big city in a new country, but the French do seem to be less friendly than the people back home.

I never thought that I would like living in a big city, but I was wrong.

I turned around and saw a pleasant woman with a big smile on her face waving to wish me a safe trip.

I voiced my biggest concern to my mother.

If you want to disturb the car industry, you'd better have a few billion dollars: mom-and-pop carmakers are unlikely to beat the biggest car companies.

In the sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California the decline was nearly 75 percent.

It is cut off from big cities.

It's already a big bank of many minds.

Jet airplanes and big trucks didn't exist yet.

Larger transparent animals have the biggest challenge, because they have to make all the different tissues in their bodies slow down light exactly as much as water does.

Little people can make a big difference.

London is a big place, and whatever you do, you'll find yourself doing quite a lot of walking.

Mathematical models have also revealed that food webs may be unstable, where small changes of top predators can lead to big effects throughout entire ecosystems.

More than that, however, he was happy to see the big smile on his mother's face.

Mountains of rubbish just keep getting bigger.

My interest was aroused only by the fact that the word "poems" appeared in big, hot pink letters.

I'm not suggesting you ignore problems, or that you pretend things are better than they are, but simply that you learn to allow things to be as they are— at least most of the time, and especially when it's not a really big deal.

Now they are a big success.

Now, electric shock training and medical treatment are helping to rescue these big birds.

Of course, safety should be considered, and that's one area where small towns are better than big cities.

On average, each of the two million big stones weighed about as much as a large pickup truck.

Only after talking to two students did I discover that having strong motivation is one of the biggest factors in reaching goals.

Researchers have found electrical lines are big killers of California condors.

She began to host "big bosses" lunches, where she would try to persuade local business leaders to contribute to the cause.

She donates 10% of ailiecandy's profits to big smiles.

She had big problems maintaining her performance.

Shelly-Ann is a little woman with a big smile.

Since 1992 the number of people dying has been bigger than that of those being born by a massive 50%.

Small farmers may gain some advantages over big ones.

Surely small towns and big cities both have some problems in terms of transport.

The biggest challenge for most mothers is from emotional demand.

The biggest mistake I made, uh, was leaving college in my last year and not competing my education.

The biggest mistake I made, uh, was leaving college in my last year and not competing my.

The distribution of big trees in California forests.

The failure was a big blow to him, but he wasn't discouraged and soon got as enthusiastic as ever.

The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage.

The polar bear is found in the Arctic circle and some big land masses as far south as Newfoundland.

The seriousness of big-tree loss in California.

The stories of his unconventional ideas and the exceptional patients he wrote about were so amazing to me and had such a big impact on how I saw life from then on.

These are volcanoes so explosive that they burst open in a single big crack, leaving behind a vast hole, the caldera.

They moved in after big success in the textile industry and aided a substantial textile industry in Hilversum.

They require a bigger commitment than smaller ones, and they have a more powerful effect on the feeling of a space.

This is when you start to move away from your family and into the bigger world.

Thus humans who lived a million years ago, despite their big brains and sharp stone tools, lived in constant fear of meat-eating animals.

Tiverton is more and more like a big city.

To lift a big structure like the tremont hotel, pullman would place thousands of Jackscrews beneath the building's foundation.

Toknow magazine is a big hit in the world of children's publishing, bringing a unique combination of challenging ideas and good fun to young fans every month.

When I was a little girl, my family moved to a tiny town at the bottom of a big mountain.

When some refuse vaccination and seek a free ride, immunity breaks down and everyone is in even bigger danger.

While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many children's lives.

With all the programs, teamwork is key as trainees learn the importance of leadership and being part of a bigger task.

With food our biggest weekly household expenses, Susanna and Matt spend time with a different family each week.

Working hard to get a bigger opportunity.

You may have the opportunity to make your biggest difference when you're older.

It is difficult to the point of impossibility for the average reader under the age of forty to imagine a time when high-quality arts criticism could be found in most big-city newspapers.

Closer inspection reveals important differences among the biggest national markets, especially in their customer segments and wholesale structures, as well as the competitive dynamics of individual food and drink categories.

But almost all have ignored the big, profitable opportunity in their own backyard: the wholesale food and drink trade, which appears to be just the kind of market retailers need.

Big retailers must understand these differences before they can identify the segments of European wholesaling in which their particular abilities might unseat smaller but entrenched competitors.

All in all, this clearly seems to be a market in which big retailers could profitably apply their gigantic scale, existing infrastructure, and proven skills in the management of product ranges, logistics, and marketing intelligence.

Bankers’ fat pay packets have attracted much criticism, but a public-sector system that does not reward high achievers may be a much bigger problem for America.

But most law graduates never get a big-firm job.

It allows us to have perspective on our lives - the ability to not take ourselves too seriously, to laugh at ourselves, to see the bigger picture, and to see that things will work out.

At the next election none of the big parties seem likely to endorse this sentiment.

It has not gotten anywhere close to that, and one big reason is sticker shock.

In their eagerness to build bigger telescopes, they forgot that science is the only way of understanding the world.

Calls to disassemble all telescopes on Mauna Kea or to ban future development there ignore the reality that astronomy and Hawaiian culture both seek to answer big questions about who we are, where we come from and where we are going.

Technology will improve society in ways big and small over the next few years, yet this will be little comfort to those who find their lives and careers upended by automation.