Outlook. 5. Risks and concerns.
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. 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. Regarding the outlook for 2003, Robinson stated, "We are optimisxxx xxxt a strong second half will enable us to meet our net income projections for 2003. Elements of noninterest expense, particularly legal and professional fees, should decline significantly the remainder of the year. We are currently adding quality loans to our balance sheet at a rate outpacing deposit growth, which is the best antidote for our current difficult rate environment." 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 arx xxxx 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 additional branch offices in St. Helena and on Airport Road in the Southern area of Napa County. Solano Bank, which opened in July, 0000, operates four offices along the I-80 corridor of Solano County. The bank's main offixx 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. Solano Bank will be relocating its Xxxxxxeld Office to a more modern and visible facility during third quarter of 2003. North Bay Bancorp stock trades on the Nasdaq National Market 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-lookixx xxxtements involve certain risks ...
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. 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. 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. The ceasefire agreement is likely to hold in the 5-year outlook. The main reason for this is that Armenia, regardless of the level of political instability, will be unable to launch a counteroffensive in Nagorno-Karabakh given that Russia, its only viable strategic ally, will be ensuring security there and would therefore be highly unlikely to sanction such an action. The likelihood of a comprehensive settlement concerning the status of Nagorno-Karabakh remains low in the 5-year outlook despite Armenia’s loss of negotiating leverage. Indeed, Moscow has an interest in prolonging the refrozen conflict given the influence it can exert. For as long as the tentative security situation persists, economic development – such as through the exploitation of untapped deposits of natural resources – is unlikely. Cyberattacks and information warfare between Armenia and Azerbaijan are very likely to continue. Skirmishes along the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan are possible but likely to be isolated incidents. Theoretically, there is scope for escalation: for example, during the July skirmishes, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence h inted that it could launch a missile strike at Armenia’s Metsamor nuclear power plant. Armenia, in the absence of any room for military manoeuvre in Nagorno- Karabakh, could target the Nakhichevan border. However, such gambits would be high-risk with no clear gains, especially for Azerbaijan. Direct targeting of Armenian assets within the country remains a red line for Russia, given that Armenian membership of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) obliges Moscow to protect its territory in the event of an attack. The transfer of the districts surrounding Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijan also deprives Armenia of a springboard from which it was able to target Ganja. This significantly reduces the security risks faced in the energy sector. The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) and Baku-Supsa (BSP) oil pipelines, as well as the South Caucasus gas pipeline (SCP), all pass via Ganja en route to Georgia, Turkey and Europe. Severe damage to this infrastructure would not only have deprived Azerbaijan of export revenues, Turkey and Georgia of transit fees and key energy supply, but also European markets. For example, the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), which c ompleted construction in October, will receive Azerbaijani natural gas via this infrastructure. More generally, the chances of Nagorno-Karabakh prompting or forming part of a regional wa...
Outlook. This company split will have minimal impact on MHI’s business performance, both consolidated and non-consolidated.
Outlook. We continue to make progress toward the disposition of the Fund's properties during the next two years. Some of you have asked why we are beginning to sell now, just as the market has been exhibiting signs of strengthening. Our primary goal is to take advantage of rising property values as the Fund nears the end of its planned lifespan. As real estate markets have been improving during the past few years, we have used the opportunity to capture higher prices for investors. As usually happens in improving markets, the turnaround in real estate is broadly encouraging an increasing supply of new properties, which could eventually lead to an oversupply and softer prices down the road. This is normal as the real estate cycle runs its course. While we do not expect a recession in either real estate or the general economy to emerge in the near future, the country's economic expansion is almost six years old and is approaching an advanced stage, by historical measures. It is possible that by selling Fund properties during the next few years, we might miss some further advances in real estate values. However, with prices currently rising due to strong tenant and investor demand, supply growing in many markets, and the Fund nearing the end of its planned lifespan, we believe it is prudent to sell into that strength while prices are on the upswing. Sincerely, James S. Riepe Chaxxxxx Xxxxxxxy 7, 1997 REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS December 31, 1996 (In thousands) Date Carrying Property Name Type and Location Acquired Amount _______________ _______________ _________ ________ Scripps Terrace Business Park 2/88 $2,185 San Diego, California Tierrasanta Business Park 4/88 1,727 San Diego, California Clark Avenue R&D/Xxxxce 10/88 2,597 King of Prussia, Pennsylvania River Run Retail 6/89 7,515 Miramar, Florida Westbrook Commons Retxxx 12/90 4,911 Westchester, Illinois _______ 18,935 Held for Sale Wood Dale Industrixx 9/88 2,969 Wood Dale, Illinois Winnetka Industrial 3/88 4,082 Crystal, Minnesota Riverview Industrial 12/88 3,220 St. Paul, Minnesota Soxxx Point Retail 4/88 1,515 Tempe, Arizona _______ $30,721 _______ _______ CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands) December 31,December 31, 1996 1995 _______________________ Assets Real Estate Property Investments Land. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,882 $ 12,181 Buildings and Improvements. . . . . 13,112 33,139 ________ ________
