Mr Gates argues that a military relationship is not a reward for good behaviour but an instrument of statecraft that benefits both sides even when there is friction.
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Unlike Dodd-Frank, Sarbanes-Oxley does not offer a financial reward for whistleblowing.
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"I see this not just as a reward for myself but also really a reward I think for nurses and midwives in Northern Ireland, " he said.
Clearly this was not a favorable risk reward ratio unless there was data to show better than 70% probability of the move in the direction chosen by an investor.
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In other words, the participants were more likely to choose to reveal their identities to receive the financial bounty than to remain anonymous and not receive a financial reward.
The Sunday paper the News of the World not only offered a reward for news about Sarah Payne's abduction but it started a vigorous campaign to bet the Government to consider introducing Sarah's law, which would give parents controlled access to the whereabouts of paedophiles.
Of course, the number could easily turn out to be minus 100%, but if the project comes off as planned a rich reward is not impossible -- not in a country as starved for capital as Cuba is.
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.
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Researcher Fay Clark, from the society, said they noticed the chimps were "keen to complete the puzzle" for its own sake, regardless of whether or not they received a food reward.
Not only do customers reward a superior experience, so do the markets.
Somewhat unfairly, given the time and energy that Mr Blair has put into the peace process since 1997, Mr Paisley would much prefer not to reward him with a deal on what remains of his watch.
You would not want to give on an issue that is hard for you as a Republican or a Democrat if the reward is not significant.
That is a very good risk-reward ratio regardless of whether or not one is a betting individual.
But the United States does not get any reward for taking a back seat.
Their efforts deserved some reward, not least a powerful scrummaging performance that had the New Zealand front-row creaking.
All those who suffered rejoice this morning and look forward to the day when an Ulster Assembly will come into being that can look the rest of the world in the eye with honour and respect for what they are meant to be as a people who do not reward evil deeds with positions of power.
The critical issue will be to make sure a commitment to infrastructure does not morph into a Washington-led industrial policy that would inevitably reward the well connected and stunt our innovative edge.
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If your child is lazy, then monetary reward may not serve as a healthy motivator.
Beijing portrays this vote in Congress as a reward that Americans dare not refuse the Communists, however they behave.
Today, people need to pause and examine whether they are doing business as usual in a world that increasingly does not reward doing business as usual.
This contract renewal process would continue, with perhaps an increase in the length of additional contracts, not to exceed ten years, as a reward for continued successful performance.
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These are not big lies, but they are large enough to reward advisers who make a concerted effort to bend the truth about their skills and not get caught.
Each new story appeared against a constant background of complaints about bosses being paid far too much not least GlaxoSmithKline's Jean-Pierre Garnier, who this week belatedly, and grudgingly, accepted a restructured pay package that would not reward him so well in the event of failure.
But you want to be careful that the reason is not the reward of financial or other reasons, but the reward is the satisfaction of serving a cause greater than yourself.
Not to be sneezed at, but quite a small reward for all that political flak from the over-65s.
Mr Zaluda was presented with a framed certificate and a cash reward but the amount was not disclosed.
She may have decided that the hazing of a presidential campaign is simply not worth the uncertain reward.
In a recession, if money is not the first reward, then improving the individual's relationship with work should be.
Even if you think good can come of incentives, a system of credits is not the way to reward people.
But it seems obvious that what UEFA passes off as a reward for winning a group may not be a benefit at all.
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