But the first step has to be for the Eastern Europeans to make a larger commitment to their own defense.

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The opposition to new trade talks heard from Geneva diplomats reflects, I believe, frustration that the United States, Europe, and Japan have not been able to agree on an agenda for those talks that would strengthen their own commitment to a rules-based multilateral system.

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In September, OGP expects to welcome the commitment of other countries to join the initiative and undertake a similar process of developing their own national commitments over the next six months.

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Today, this sustainable ethos is still very much alive, with locals still tilling their own vegetable patches and a commitment to minimal water usage and traditional growing methods wherever possible.

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They also sent a jointly signed letter to Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart, Dmitry Medvedev, who were about to meet for the first time, urging them to make a commitment to eliminate nuclear weapons and start making further big cuts in their own arsenals.

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Many do not have a clear understanding of how much hard work and commitment they must invest to ensure their own future.

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The third ranked job, occupational therapist, is also growing quite a bit, says Lee, and like dental hygienists and audiologists, occupational therapists tend to have lower stress because they work on a 9-5 schedule and determine their own level of commitment.

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