Social media makes Nike an integral part of the conversation around major sports or events.
Or will it go completely parabolic with some kind of quick blow-off move, perhaps the kind associated with major geopolitical events or with unexpected monetary changes?
Concerns about quality control also apply: Weather patterns affect crops differently year to year, and major events like drought or flooding can cause the prices of raw materials to spike.
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Major events like a storm or financial crunch can hurt retailers by driving up gas prices and shaking consumer confidence.
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Suffolk Police use cones for major events such as a carnival or an airshow.
Even countries with which the Vatican does not have diplomatic relations, such as Saudi Arabia, are informed of major events such as the installation or funeral of a pope, he said.
However, he noted that they have been often criticized for their inability to foresee major events such as the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 or the 2007 financial crisis.
"HEVC, which will be known as MPEG-5 or H.265, will be required to broadcast UltraHD content, notably major sporting events and Hollywood content, " said Michael Inouye, Senior Analyst of TV and Video, ABI Research.
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Does community building always take place online, or do you build and sustain it through meet-ups and in-person participation in major events?
Unlike basketball or hockey--sports that have a major, consistent fan following for both live and television events--snowboarding usually has a small audience.
Pro gaming competitions are experiencing record growth this year, especially in the U.S. Thanks to new streaming capabilities, game fans can check out live coverage of major gaming events and even tune in to watch professional players practice from their homes or at special LAN events.
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However, after major events the market eventually discounts improved catastrophe reinsurance pricing and the stock perform in line with or better than the market.
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Considering the major events that have rocked the world in 2011, can we possibly imagine life without the NFL or NBA in the fall?
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Major life events: birth, life, death, marriage, divorce, significant increase in wealth, or any other major life event.
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