The right level of risk is a factor of both ability and willingness to accept risk.

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Martin Togneri former chief executive of Scottish Development International said: "Scotland would be much more competitive with corporation tax" and the level of the tax was a key factor in corporate inward investment decisions.

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The record high level of fear and low level of bullishness near the March low last year was a big factor in having us watching the oversold conditions and our momentum reversal indicators, which in turn allowed us to move from 70% cash to 70% invested within one day of the low.

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While a great talent, Clemens' likability factor has never been on a level close to those of Derek Jeter, Peyton Manning or Michael Jordan, Andrews points out.

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The match was played in Johannesburg, 1, 700m above sea level, which is a factor that could further affect the flight of the ball.

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This incorporates a safety factor of 1, 000 on the lowest observed adverse effect level of antinomy in animals--in other words, the first statistically significant health problem in animals came from inhaling antimony at a level of 9000 micrograms per meter cubed.

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Another factor to keep in mind is the level of income expected in order to qualify for a dream apartment.

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The local authority said a selection of products were scientifically tested, and a counterfeit Max Factor mascara was found to contain more than three times the safe level of lead.

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Of course there is always the possibility other factors, maybe even the current high level of investor bullishness that may have already factored a positive 2011 into stock prices, will become a larger factor than the presidentialcycle this time around, as happened in 1987.

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