Virtually all measures of academic achievement have shown substantial differences in the performance of African-American and white students in the United States, and these performance differentials have been a source of constant analysis and discussion.
But the Knicks weren't able to parlay that dreadful performance into any substantial edge, going 8 for 26 themselves.
The rest of the performance was assured and substantial, if not exciting enough to distract us from the machine.
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Looked at from this perspective, Apple can continue to make substantial progress in terms of the performance of its tablet hardware and the tablet-centric aspects of iOS in ways that are much more difficult in the tightening smartphone market.
The bank said the bonus was for "substantial progress in making RBS safer, rebuilding performance in many businesses and improving customer service and support".
Moreover, as the Administration stresses with each economic report, indicators of economic performance can be volatile and are subject to substantial revision.
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Ironically, incentivizing sales people to sell financial products by adding substantial additional fees greatly reduces the likelihood the investor will receive superior net performance.
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After years of telling pensions brokerage and sales to managers represent only a small fraction of their businesses, consultants will now argue that while these sources of revenue are significant and even dwarf investment consulting, there is no potential harm to clients since no linkage exists between the substantial sums managers pay them, the managers that are recommended and the performance of funds.
At the same time, it is looking at the "disappointing" business performance in Canada, Russia and France, saying it sees "substantial scope" to improve the results of these businesses.
And he notes that the new designs to be displayed at the show offer substantial improvements over first-generation ultrabooks, including better battery life and improved chip performance.
Those that show the most potential are promoted to Team AEGON , a group of more than 40 players aged from 13 to 27 that are provided with full training support at either the NTC or a training performance centre of the player's choice, as well as receiving substantial funds towards travel and a range of sport science support.
John McCain's performance last week, as well as his pick of running mate Sarah Palin, have given him a substantial bump.
And he said the new performance-related pay system for teachers at the top of the basic salary scale would make "a substantial difference" in the longer term.
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