As the percentage of streaming subscribers increases as a percent of the overall subscriber base, margins will continue to improve through the lower cost of delivery.
An unwanted pregnancy is much more inexpensive to terminate, compared to the cost of a delivery.
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The first thing developing countries should do is include the cost of electricity delivery not just generation when they make their planning and investment decisions.
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The margins allow them to swallow the huge cost of cash on delivery payments.
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We were certain that this was just a "pie in the sky" concept, but apparently engineers are hard at work designing those futuristic space elevators that promise to eventually whisk cargo and humans to the final frontier at a fraction of the cost of rocket-based delivery systems.
The second reason for building the open cloud centers around the same motivators that bring enterprises to the cloud in the first place: cost efficiency, range of service delivery options, reduced overhead and better asset utilization.
With the high cost of restaurants, and tips, and delivery charges, cooking at home makes a lot of financial sense.
The minister also answered a number of other questions on fuel poverty, the UK Government energy strategy and the delivery of low-cost market housing in Wales.
Second-class stamps cost 36p and have a better delivery record of arriving within three days, than first-class cards - which cost 46p - arriving the next day.
If you need a refresher: Netflix announced it would split the pricing of its DVD delivery and streaming services, basically doubling the cost of similar service, then flinched at customer outrage, renamed its DVD service and then changed its mind.
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"DFID needs to do more and to take a tougher, clearer stance on the importance of cost and service performance information, and in particular indicators of education delivery and attainment if it is to make sure its contributions achieve the maximum good effect, " he said.
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CloudTV is the best-performing, lowest-cost platform for the multiscreen delivery of advanced user interfaces.
These planned measures are expected to include elimination of the company's matrix organizational structure, site consolidation, transfer of activities to global delivery centers, consolidation of certain central functions, cost synergies from the integration of Motorola's wireless assets, efficiencies in service operations, and company-wide process simplification.
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While Dr. Gawande has provided a wonderful revealing portrait of cost-effective, fast, food preparation and delivery at the CheeseCake Factory , he has focused on the process of creating the meal, not the process of deciding what meal to make.
No one says that these education programs should be free (though come to think of it the delivery of education can be done pretty much at no cost), but at least give these people a chance.
In an era in which healthcare systems are seeking to make the delivery of services more cost-effective and efficient, embracing advancements in technology may be the answer.
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These types of services come with an added cost to the publishers as they transition large number of customers over to alternative delivery services.
From a cost perspective, the shift to digital delivery of content could help Amazon avoid costly free shipping subsidies.
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Digital delivery will certainly lower the cost of market entry, creating more opportunities for new labels and artists who want to market themselves.
Since costs of online delivery are cheaper than DVD shipments, Neflix is passing on some of the cost advantage to customers in the form of a lower subscription fee.
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For all retailers, efficiency is critical and speed of delivery is nearly as important as the cost of the goods sold.
Council member James Vacca, the chairman of the transportation committee, upbraided Department of Transportation officials at a public hearing earlier this spring, criticizing everything from restaurant delivery bikers to a rise in the cost of city parking lots.
The Amazons of the Web can offer all the cost advantages and speedy delivery options they want, but without a physical presence, you still have to wait for your product.
Among the ideas that have become reality: A product that helps remotely track the safety of school buses, improvements to the internal phone system and cost-cutting measures, such as reducing the use of overnight delivery for packages.
Human societies will thus continue to search for new sources of water, but the cost of procuring water is a function of the combined cost of extraction, harvesting, transportation, treatment, storage, and delivery.
He said the proposed changes were "not about cost-cutting but were about improving service delivery and making better use of resources".
No matter what the cost of a new warehouse, a distribution center or even hiring your own delivery service (which Vancl has done), these companies will spend whatever it takes to be the number one player in their space.
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Some safety experts are concerned, but not alarmed, about the mechanical setbacks with the Dreamliner since its delivery to airlines beginning in 2011, following years of manufacturing delays and cost overruns.
According to a study by Frank Rijsberman, director-general of the International Water Management Institute in Colombo, Sri Lanka, improving the delivery of clean water and sanitation to the poor would be a highly cost-effective way to use additional aid to developing countries.
Several commentators and researchers have noted that imposing a financial cost on the sender may be the most effective way to discourage unwanted messages and facilitate delivery of messages that are relevant and useful.
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