But the impact can be all too real, as write-downs reduce overall book value and increase leverage ratios, a particular concern in these debt-averse times.

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They can do it by returning to fair and honest practices that properly value the worker as a critical part of the profit making process and a concern for the well-being of their communities.

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"The negative impact this would have on share value and corporate reputations is a very legitimate market concern, " notes Mr. Robinson.

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But we should at least acknowledge the value of an ego-less decision that reflects humility and concern about the very institution the pope pledged his life to.

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The rise to prominence of Mrs Hanson comes at a time when the Australian economy is starting to suffer and the value of the Australian dollar has tumbled amid concern about the impact of the Asian financial crisis (see article).

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Rather, the Cardinals biggest concern is the LENGTH and thus the TOTAL VALUE of the contract.

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They need to hold it open for each other on and off the field to have a going concern value that generates future wins.

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He said the concern is that once virtualization is in place, you need to adopt management tools, and the value proposition shifts from flexibility and automation, a company like VMware might not be as successful as it has previously been.

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