An area in the north of the county is part of a test zone where workers are trying to stop peat erosion.

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If the negative momentum remains intact near and medium term, the bears could force a test of that zone during the first quarter.

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Beginning in late February, INSEAD will offer an alternate exam, created in-house with help from Prep-Zone, a test-prep company founded by two INSEAD alums.

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The zone is seen as a litmus-test of relations between the two countries, and analysts consider such an extended shut-down to be a considerable setback.

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The test for Portugal and indeed for the euro-zone crisis response will be to calibrate the mix of market money and public money as it leaves its bailout behind.

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The Italian bank's offering was seen as a crucial test of the markets' willingness to invest in euro-zone banks.

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The MIT Sloan School of Management introduced its "competency model" in 2000, creating a four-zone grid that measures demonstrated success, such as test scores and standout work experience, and personal attributes, such as relationship-building skills and sensitivity to others.

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The 50% zone that I think is more likely for us to test is in the 1052-1058 area.

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Within the EU, the crisis is a test of the European dreams of countries that are not part of the euro zone.

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Euro-zone countries must still agree and implement the new treaty enshrining their new fiscal rules, an important test of their political commitment to the long-term viability of the currency.

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