The sales growth figure was also flattered by a relatively soft performance in the autumn of 2011, against which the more recent sales figures have been compared.

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It takes more than paying lip service to a few soft skills on a performance scorecard to get the job done.

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Whether training on a soft surface like grass actually improves performance is unclear, said Dr. Reed Ferber, a professor of kinesiology at the University of Calgary.

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The performance is also impressive considering the network's numbers have been soft the past couple weeks.

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"We then conceded a really soft, poor try and we're really disappointed with our second half performance, " he added.

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Consultants also shall provide full disclosure of any payments they receive from money managers, in hard or soft dollars, for any services they provide, including but not limited to, performance measurement, business consulting and education.

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Finch told the after-match press conference that he was dissatisfied with the performance, but admitted some of the blame, claiming he had been a little soft on his players.

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Take some steps to prevent a repeat performance: Install a lock on your bedroom door, encourage kids to knock, play soft music or the TV for white noise at night, and schedule "private parent time" when your child knows not to disturb you.

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With many markets, such as aerospace, industrial gas turbine and commercial building remaining soft, and the residential construction market being hampered by severe winter weather, Alcoa says that it will strengthen its performance by developing innovative products that add value for its customers.

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