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"We came to the conclusion it was on balance the right thing to do for our shareholders, " he said.

'On balance, we welcome the dollar to slide a bit against the yuan, ' said the executive.

There have been a few anxious moments since then, but on balance things have gone much better than we had any right to expect.

On balance, though lying seems to be worth doing, I simply cannot rely on it to deliver victory.

But Georgia and Ukraine are still, on balance, better places than they would have been if their revolutions had not happened.

On balance, though, Ellsberg said he supported the decision to put the documents in the public realm.

On balance, the Arab world is in far better shape than it was less than a year ago.

On balance, the chances are that, over the next few months at least, the Fed will worry more about inflation than about slower growth.

Defending those who constructed the weird credit instruments that are piled up on balance sheets is a tough job but I shall take it on.

Bankers said the growing amount of cash on balance sheets was likely to put companies under pressure to utilise it.

Mr Kallenbach said that on balance the danger this year was one of undersupply rather than overcapacity.

On balance, the Tories are probably right to return day-to-day supervision to the Bank of England.

On balance, said one EU diplomat, the first few days after the declaration had been "so far, so good" .

Whether or not a vegetarian diet is better than a meat eating diet depends on balance.

On balance, it appears to perform better than the standard tree, and I therefore provide it as the default.

The Fed needs to explain why it could not wait a week but, on balance, aggressive rate cuts are a risk worth running.

The woman might win in court, but she lost in the community and, on balance, it was the woman who lost the most.

A third is that swaps can be used to hide credit risk from markets, since positions do not have to be accounted for on balance-sheets.

Yet on balance, this seems likely to be a bad year for the fight against global warming.

On balance, his comments are cautious with regard to the economic outlook and that's dampening some of the euro's previous upbeat tone.

On balance, as Chinese capital spreads around the globe, we expect the foreign thrill of an influx of new money to outweigh concerns.

But if it cools down property speculation and leads to a smaller trade surplus, on balance the world will be grateful.

Whether downturns on balance help or hurt entrepreneurs depends therefore on the relative strength of these opposing sets of forces.

And that's basically the next big challenge, is making this interdependent world of ours, on balance, far more positive than negative.

I'm inclined to think a Chinese sell-off of U. S. Treasuries would on balance benefit the United States.

On balance, the IMF's board of directors has concluded "that there is no clear evidence that the renminbi is substantially undervalued" .

On balance, Mr Osborne is still right that the economic risks of not decisively tackling the deficit outweigh the risk of doing so.

Patriarchs add value in two ways that do not appear on balance-sheets, says Mr Fan.

From its own analysis, the Reserve Bank is persuaded that, on balance, it plays a useful role in limiting overshooting in the market.

But on balance, we see floating exchange rates as the safest solution for a wide range of countries.

On balance, employees at underperforming parts of the empire probably have the most to fear from eventual regime change.

On balance, I expect the outcome to be a modest appreciation against the dollar.

Bank for International Settlements data show the total on-balance sheet exposure of continental European banks to Asia is $522bn.

On balance, then, I do not think the case for a European head of the IMF is made overwhelming by the current crisis.

To me he says: "China is the cause of great hope and, for some, deep pessimism. On balance, I am still in the optimist camp. "

On balance, the red-corner optimists have the better argument, albeit with a proviso.

It's done with an emphasis on balance transfer and releasing movements, rather than with Stem Christie movements.

These conflicting signals obscure the near term outlook a little, but, on balance, we think prospects for East Asia are getting brighter.

These effects are still much smaller than recent food-price spikes, but would they, on balance, help or hurt the poor?

Still, Mr. Blair has improved Britain, on balance, and he has usually stood on the side of liberal progress.

Otherwise, a major new stimulus is likely on balance to be counterproductive, initially or over time.

Its main functions were to monitor and advise on balance-of-payments and forex matters.

But on balance it's been a very, very good decision for us.

Besides, cost, allowance for impairment and net value of internally generated goodwill should be disclosed on balance sheet altogether.

Rogerio Fujimori, at Credit Suisse, said: "On balance, this a strong finish to a vintage year for BAT" .

But on balance, the incentive to innovate is greater where access is granted more freely, because upfront profits are more valuable.

On balance, immigrants taken as a whole are likely to bring a slight net benefit to other residents through public finances .

He and other green-jobs advocates say that, on balance, shifting to cleaner sources of energy creates more jobs than it destroys.

A pity, because the economic evidence, such as it is, seems to confirm that FDI is on balance the most desirable form of capital inflow.

On balance, risk currencies will likely remain under pressure today and the USD may get a semblance of support in the current environment.

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This does not mean the BRICs have been, on balance, bad for the economic minnows.

Turnover in Europe is typically much slower, with higher unemployment on balance, especially of long duration.

Though China led halfway through the meet, the teams finished up on balance beam and floor exercise, the Americans' best two events.

It is perhaps taboo to say, but on balance, thus far, the warming climate is good news for the country.

Recent economic data has been mixed, but on balance we continue to believe that the soft landing scenario remains the most likely outcome.

Indeed, on balance we believe that this is the most likely outcome.

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Other east Asian currencies have become more volatile in recent months and on balance have depreciated significantly.

On balance, the first would be preferable: the more responsibility Libyans take for their future, the better.

On balance, the measure probably will do more harm than good. Ii is riddled with hazy provisions that will keep lawyers busy for years.

On balance, Moody's says that, for creditors of such countries, the negatives will outweigh the positives.

But on balance, the denizens of Davos would be well advised to keep up their sunny spirits.

But that can be controlled by upping equity capital requirements, limiting leverage and forcing assets back on balance sheet.

It should also, on balance, give Kenya a chance of getting better government.

Russ Klein, a senior executive at Burger King, another fast-food chain, reckons that on balance the recession has helped his firm.

"The majority of securitised assets are likely to come back on balance sheet, " Citigroup analysts say in a recent note.

On balance, of course, technology is more of a boon than a problem, though the gains are uneven.

It is an establishment news outlet, which has, on balance, supported Britain's involvement in the Iraq war.

Still, on balance, the benefits probably outweigh the costs, particularly in straitened times.

The mix of positive cyclical factors but negative valuations leaves us on balance holding a neutral position in bonds.

On balance, the report is optimistic about the prospects of countries where the middle classes are growing.

On balance, the competitive playing field in China is fairer to foreign firms that it was a decade ago. And we commend the Chinese for that.

On balance, there were only two possible reasons to not promote Mr Diamond: strategic doubts and political worries.

All of these characteristics which determine how a unit will be used in competitive play will be chosen based on balance.

On balance, concludes the FAO's Parviz Koohafkan, land is not a decisive problem for world agriculture.

As Whitney shows, these off-balance sheet numbers are an incredible three times the size of all on-balance sheet debt, totaling $2 trillion.

On balance, dress designing appeals to me more than gardening.

The continued pursuit of economic growth by Western Societies is more likely on balance to reduce rather than increase social welfare.

Transactions are stalling and prices, on balance, are no longer going up.

That lowers the prices of securities, which puts further strain on balance sheets leading to further sales.

These moves to bring off-balance-sheet assets back on balance sheet for the sake of transparency are a mirage.

As from different perspectives, people have different views on balance and imbalance.

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On balance, first-quarter earnings had enough positive surprises to cheer investors.

On balance, scientists aren't entirely sure what effect clouds will have on global warming.

While there are still areas that need improvement on balance, our food supply is safer than it has ever been.

On balance, the world still looks to the US as its ultimate source of demand rather than as a source of supply.

Despite some failures, our firm has had a good year on balance.

On balance, most members agreed that the target for the federal funds rate should be lowered 25 basis points, to 2 percent.

But, on balance, our instinct is towards change rather than continuity: Mr Kerry, not Mr Bush.

But they will be able to record this on balance-sheets over time.

On balance, I thought the legislation was worth supporting.

On balance, it is impossible to generalize and determine whether Poland or Yugoslavia grants foreign investors more freedom.

Thirdly, the content of accounting disclosure is analyzed in the aspects of on-balance-sheet verification and off-balance-sheet disclosure.

On balance, even the most venal political neophyte may decide it is easier to make money by getting a proper job.

Eventually, small changes in interest rates will have a much greater impact on balance sheets and on consumer willingness to spend.

On balance, the award of the games has done more harm than good to the opening up of China.

Their suggestion has, on balance, proved practicable.

And on balance, Finkelhor told Reuters Health, this latest study is "relatively reassuring. "

On balance, where are the externalities?

In contrast, single loans, held to maturity on balance sheets, are defaulting fast, yet they are not marked.

On balance it has swept away barriers to internal trade and the free movement of people.

Yet on balance, rich countries should gain from poorer ones getting richer.

On balance, music appeals to me more than sports.

Low interest rates can have more insidious effects on balance-sheets.

On balance, dress designing appeals to me more. A: Why?

On balance, the radical causes of population aging are low death rate or low birth rate.

On balance, dress designing appeals to me most.

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Still, since the government was elected in 2008, polls have on balance shown approval for Mr Key's National Party.

On balance, the Centre believes that momentum for change has now become irresistible and will move ahead in 2008.

On balance, a rejection of AV would be more destabilizing.

On balance, I believe we have some good reasons to be optimistic about the prospects ahead.

There is no rocket science here. The process of lending will on balance be less efficient.

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On balance, it looks like Burma's government is moving in the right direction.

On balance, China gained more from the transaction than America.

Longboarders rely on balance and grace in their surfing.

But on balance, I'm very optimistic about our future, China's future and our relations with each other.

on balance, distinguish between major and minor work.

On balance, the shifts described look plausible.

On balance, however, the Oxford Union members who had voted to stage the debate had a better case.

Why and why now? The arguments are not clear cut. But on balance, there are several reasons for making the switch.

But, on balance, the dovish rhetoric seems stronger.

On balance, low deposit rates encourage people to withdraw money from banks and spend more.

Obama, on balance, falls into the lawyer camp.

On balance it offers more weapons to the oppressed.

They have very little toll on the environment and are, on balance, benign.

On balance, I think history is a net positive in the non-zero-sum game department.

Effective tactics are built on balance.

These are all fair points and, on balance, the central bankers' concern about inflation seems prudent more than phobic.

The dominant view in the popular culture is that the changes in family structure are, on balance, positive.

On balance that is right: Germany comes out well on railway liberalization when compared with other European countries.

Smart kids tend on balance to do well in school.

Now they are moving money out again on balance, making them a drag on the market.

Frankly, there is more transparency in off-balance-sheet master trust data than in on-balance-sheet accrual accounting.

On balance, that level of parental involvement is a good thing.

Mr Stepic reckons the biggest irritant is bank windfall taxes imposed by Austria and Hungary, based on balance-sheet size.

Still, on balance, the app is sumptuous and fun.

On balance he did the right thing.

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The boy has a lot of disadvantages, but on balance I think he is still a good boy.

reports on commercial real estate markets were somewhat mixed, but also suggest slowing, on balance, in many Districts.

But on balance, economists are not focused on the dangers for 2011.

On balance, Beijing can do much more.

Value of nonoperating assets usually is very close to figure that is reported on balance sheets.

I screen based on balance sheets, return on capital and valuation.

We think, on balance, it will be positive for them given how highly rated their equity is.

"There are losses buried everywhere" on balance sheets, Beim says.

On balance, this is a gamble just worth taking-not least because it puts the onus on Mrs Clinton to make it work.

On balance, the world is grateful for what the web has wrought.

on balance On balance, we have a good chance of winning the race.

On balance, I was happy with the results.

The content is nearing completion and we are focusing on balance now.

Neither candidate is convincing; both have serious defects; but on balance she is a better choice.

On balance of payments data, exports fell by 17. 5% in June, compared with contractions of 22. 7% and 21% in May and April respectively.

That is, on balance, enough for it to deserve to pass.

His proposal is on balance not bad.

On balance, technology is letting people link up with more and more people who share a vocational or avocational interest.

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Is it on balance a positive or negative experience?

On balance, we expect GDP growth to moderate by about 1 ppt from this year's 11. 5% to next year's 10. 4%.

Understanding on Balance-of-Payments Provisions of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

Economic Criteria: Provide financial returns to local entities, Result in a positive impact on balance of payments, Transfer new technology

the weakened French, on balance, want the British to counterbalance the mighty Germans;

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Research on Balance to Reduce the Out-of-gauge Grade and Exceptional Length Value of Uneven Freights

Effects of hyperventilation on balance of cerebral oxygen supply and consumption during mild hypothermia in patients with severe head injury

Influence of Transmission Line Distributed Parameter Frequency Characteristic on Protection Based on Balance of Energy Principle

Investigation of Computational Method for Earth Pressure on Balance Weight Retaining Wall at Subgrade Shoulder

Interior Ballistics Numerical Simulation and Experiment on Balance Gun with Low and High Pressure Chamber

Accounting Analysis about Effect of Illegal Transactions on Balance of International Payments

Research and simulation on balance effect of waist angle for a humanoid robot

The Research on Balance of Knowledge Sharing and Intellectual Property Protection

An Analysis on Balance of Water Supply and Demand in Qingpu District of Shanghai Considering Ecological Water Requirement

Analysis on Swing Arms Backward in Running Approach and Subsequent Forward Tucked Salto on Balance Beam

The Application of Hierarchical Cluster on Balance Fertilization of Tobacco

Research on balance scheme of a new energy-saving pumping unit

Study on balance of intelligence development among preschool children

Study on Balance of Interests in the Protection of Privacy Concerning Internet Information

Deficit to China on Balance of Trade Payments in USA: Causes and Its Tendency

Clinical Observation on Balance of Water and Electrolytes During the Period of Perioperation of Renal Transplantation

Research on Balance Supply of Copper, Ferrite, Zinc and Manganese in Practical Diets for Layers

On Balance Psychology in SLA and Its Countermeasures

Analysis on Balance State of Metamaterial

On Balance of Interests in International Disputes over Cultural Property

Discussion on balance of ratio between peak and valley period on generation-side in Hunan power grid

Study on Balance of Equity and Efficiency of Local Environmental Legislation

Research on balance and distribution of the Zn to blast furnace of Baosteel

Research on balance method of multi-plane influence coefficient for flexible rotor

Movement analysis on balance machine of beam pumping unit with rear balance methods

The Microcomputer Control System on Balance Steelyard

Effects of Various Quantity Proteins on Balance of Calcium in Rats with Renal Damage

On balance relationships in editing system of university science journals

Research on balance valve and balance circuits in hydraulic system

A Study on Balance Problem in Information Disclosure in Capital Market

Dynamic analysis on balance performance of Wushu routine

Applying Symmetry to Solving Physics Problems on Balance

A Technical Study on Balance Fertilization of Chinese Prickly Ash

On Balance and Balance Point of Inspecting Direct Cost and Indirect Cost

Research on Balance Constant in Chemical Reaction

Optimum Matching of the City Road and Mode of Traffic Based on Balance Between Supply and Demand

Committee on Balance of Payments Statistics;

Support vector machine based on balance strategy applying in forecast mid-long term load of electrical power system

Some ideas on balance between occupancy and complement of land

Theoretical and test studies on balance control of EPB shields

On Balance of Value between Dumbness Right and Inquiring Right

Study on Balance of Benchmark Land Prices among Region Cities

Roles of Vegetation on Balance of Carbon and Oxygen in the Pearl River Delta

Application of studies on balance of water supply and demand in Shenyang region

Research on Balance Circuit in Hydraulic System

Study on balance fertilization of rareripe taro

The current status and future of research on balance control

Analysis on balance of import and export of crude oil in Bohai Bay Region

Effects of Long-term Mulanquan Exercise on Balance Regulation of Middle and Old Aged People

Subcommittee on Balance of Payments;

Discussion on Balance Test for Urban Rail Vehicles

But this is restricted to banks, and covers only their international activities and on-balance-sheet positions;

Effect of long term fertilizers and organic inputs on balance and fate of nitrogen in fluvo-aquic soil

Research on Balance Technology of Car Wheel of Type Steel

on balance , we remain cautious about the prospects for us equities

Theses on Balance of Sichuan Grain Supply And Demand

Discussion on Balance Sheet Debt Method

Reflections on Strategic Budget Management Based on Balance Scored Card

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Problem on Balance of Rotor in Axial Compressor

Analysis on Balance System of Hydraulic Press of Machine Tool

Optimal Issuance Strategy of National Debt Based on Balance Management

On balance of a rigid body

On Balance Point between the Development of Higher Education System and Social System

Discussion on Balance in TCM Pattern

The Ponder of strategic Budget Management based on Balance Scored Card

Enterprise Performance Audit Based on Balance Score Card

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The problem and countermeasure on balance of the mountain area plough