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Interim GM Chairman Kent Kresa said the company would welcome the government's willingness to let it pay off some of the loans with stock.

To her amazement, her son was grateful for her son was grateful for her willingness to call and offered an apology of his own.

Yet compared to the U. S. , China seems to have a keener sense of direction, greater flexibility and a willingness to move.

Though it was too late, their willingness to help was a dramatic contrast to the excuses I had been hearing from the Kidder people.

In fact, the willingness to experiment is one of the most striking features, and it seems to be rooted in confidence rather than security.

The flip side of his wondrous ability to focus was his fearsome willingness to filter out things he did not wish to deal with.

Yet increasingly, escorts and courtesans throw in a line about their willingness to see single women as well.

One more way in which the tiger mother's approach differs from that of her Western counterparts: her willingness to drill, baby, drill.

Obviously, courage is the willingness to go forward in the face of uncertainty, which does not mean the lack of fear but the control of it.

Medical students with previous hospital volunteer experience did not indicate greater willingness to serve as a hospice volunteer.

Keynes called them animal spirits, and he thought they were especially important in determining people's willingness to take risks.

But a willingness to deal more closely seems to have had the opposite effect.

Its willingness to dabble beyond its borders marked it out for suspicion when crisis struck and doubts about its foreign exposures grew.

I shall bring to the job a willingness to work and an eagerness to improve. Let me prove this to you.

Col. Gadhafi's regime rejected a rebel cease-fire proposal last week, and there was no public sign of willingness to halt the fighting.

He was glad to see that leaders of both countries have all expressed willingness to strengthen bilateral relations in various fields.

To her amazement, her son was grateful for her willingness to call and offered an apology of His own.

At least they're asking, which suggests some degree of caution and willingness to think through the decision.

I suspect that this willingness to risk is in part due to the short expected life span of the humans.

One of the first and foremost indicators of love is willingness to put other person's interests ahead of your own.

One of them is a willingness to work very hard all by yourself, at least for the first year or so (and possibly longer).

That willingness might be there, though, if it would protect people's uninfected lovers.

Floret heard of such a good treatment, some Movable, asked the friend next to a willingness to light rain, but light rain did not promise.

The willingness of these respectable people to help Eliza was good for her case.

but we held on and came out of it in great shape , above all thanks to the strength of this squad and everyone ' s willingness to help out.

Spot, cotton price continued to decline across the country, Enterprise willingness to sell some cotton growing.

The president's willingness to ask for too little was, it turns out, a huge strategic error.

Yet compared to the US, China seems to have a clearer sense of direction, greater flexibility and a willingness to move.

What's different about him is a new willingness to give outsiders a glimpse of that tussle inside him.

They left it open-ended' with an indication of a willingness to loosen policy further rather than tighten, he said.

He said once the number of IPOs making it to the market reaches about 200 a year, its willingness to take on risk will be too high.

There was a widespread recognition that the prevailing paradigm had failed and a willingness to rethink its basic assumptions.

Medvedev showed his willingness to continue to perform this role should Mr. Putin choose to leave him in the Kremlin.

Either of these types of made-up needs can be eliminated. All it takes is the willingness to let go.

They saw in it a willingness by the new left-of-centre government to kowtow to Beijing.

And I applaud the president's proven willingness to take the fight against terrorism to its breeding ground.

One is the sort of -- the willingness to expose myself to a critical audience, and not to suggest that I am confident about what I'm doing.

A study by the Boston Consulting Group found a higher than expected level of willingness to stump up for journalism on the web.

Some of us need to pray for a willingness to let go, because the end of our journey means the beginning of full life with our Savior.

One of the classic techniques used to measure a person's willingness to behave in a utilitarian way is known as trolleyology.

We do not know with certainty the willingness of investors to hold increased public liabilities associated with the fiscal stimulus.

However, I would like to be sure of your willingness, trustworthiness and commitment to execute this transaction with me.

Marginal willingness to pay----The amount of money an individual is willing to pay for the last unit of a good or service.

My immediate superior, DR. William Larson, has indicated his willingness to provide me with a reference.

Missing is a willingness to see that this is a transformational moment that demands we look at the world entirely afresh.

She became a star and a billionaire media tycoon by saying yes to opportunity, but part of her talent lies in her willingness to say no.

Therefore, women's estimations of the ability or willingness of the male partner to provide them with sexual pleasure seem to be accurate.

Paltrow portrays an opportunistic thief with a willingness to lift the jewelry from the dead and a cold-hearted view of men.

If he fretted about what posterity would think of him, it was probably because he doubted our willingness to acknowledge his greatness.

Researchers found that this genetic variant was associated with a significant decrease in willingness to share.

As I learned when I got to Washington, after things go wrong, the willingness to take responsibility often vanishes.

Able to travel overseas frequently to support field projects. Willingness to work overseas on an extended basis highly desirable.

Building it required no technological breakthroughs, just a large budget and the willingness of the public to adjust their travel habits.

Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal offloaded him last summer, jittery about Lucio's willingness to race out of defense with the ball.

It may also have reminded them of the flaws of some of Lula's allies, and his willingness to shut his eyes to scandal when it suits him.

Whether this experience will translate into a more general willingness to take IMF money remains to be seen.

I wonder if I can get some advice from you, he began, and received an acquiescence of willingness that made his heart bound.

The spotlight for better or worse will be on Mr. Cook and his willingness to take a risk on what could be the company's next big thing.

A smile is a strong sign of a friendly and open attitude and a willingness to communicate.

India's willingness to open its economy in reality is in lamentable contrast to its inability to commit itself at the WTO.

he indicated his willingness with a not of his head.

Matusheski said he returned the call and expressed his willingness to speak to a Pentagon official, but never heard back.

Monogamy in voles takes the form of a deep social attachment combined with a willingness to care for offspring.

The problem is unlikely to be the Obama White House, which has already expressed a willingness to work with whomever is elected president.

Applied to a Party member, it means a loyal willingness to say that black is white when Party discipline demands this.

Willingness to ask for help: Top-notch CEOs are not know-it-alls.

This new attitude has been reflected in the willingness of earthquake specialists to open themselves up to queries from local journalists.

Section CGesturesA smile is a strong sign of a friendly and open attitude and a willingness to communicate.

And the failure of the United States not to participate demonstrates a lack of respect and a willingness to engage.

He failed to bend her to his willingness.

Does the person speaking seem to have a willingness to be with the unknown and uncertainty?

"We seem to not have the ability or the willingness to do that right now, " he said.

Thank you again and again for helping me to learn about stuttering, and for your willingness to be part of the online conference.

Sure, we may start out with what we think is the right plan, but long-term growth requires flexibility and a willingness to take risks.

Mr. Gardiner declared his willingness, and Elizabeth was applied to for her approbation.

Information, knowledge, understanding and willingness to ask are critical to avoiding being scalded by burst bubbles.

Last week, Obama accused McCain and President Bush of what he called dishonest and divisive attacks over his willingness to talk to Iran.

The rise in follow-on issuance reflects growing investor willingness to support expansion plans or to cash in higher-valued paper.

"You need stability and you need a willingness to make tough decisions and you need a vision of what's possible, " he said.

Employees identification with the company's core value - willingness to follow orders and embrace "change" - was religiously evaluated.

Just approach it with a positive attitude and a willingness to experiment and you'll amaze yourself at what you can produce.

But Mr Steinmeier, normally seen as less Atlanticist, says Europe's willingness to take some is a "question of credibility" .

The Delegation noted the fact that many delegations had a strong willingness to continue the process.

and this requires a willingness to let go of the old and bridge into a new foundation.

Keeping up to date will require an occasional re-examination of our MQ tooling and methods, and willingness to embrace change.

But in view of our friendly relations as well as our willingness to support Chinese friends, we agree with you this time.

If willingness to get out of the way is taken as a measure of IQ, then very few companies have yet wised up.

One of the company's great innovations has been its willingness to provide free services in exchange for data.

The strength of the global economy depends on people's willingness to trust institutions, and institutions' ability to trust one another.

It's simply great chamber music, which demands of both musicians a supreme willingness to listen and a supreme readiness to be honest.

Thank you again for your fine work and your willingness to help us put a great program together.

Willingness to work with me through several steps of revisions until the project is to my complete satisfaction.

All that created a chasm between Britain's military ambitions and its capacity (or willingness) to pay for them.

The episode suggests Myanmar may be willingness to move out of China's shadow as it seeks greater favor among Western governments.

The key test for military service should be patriotism, a sense of duty, and a willingness to serve.

The overall outcome was a culture defined by frugality and a willingness to challenge convention, dubbed "Gandhian engineering" .

For all the provocations, the Israeli leadership's willingness to see so many Palestinians killed speaks to fearfulness above strength.

Since Pyongyang has indicated its willingness to resume the six-party talks process, experts say the next step is to set a date.

She, as well as Liu Xiang, proves that the power of individual willingness can be transformed into splendid accomplishment.

One of the greatest advantages anyone can have is the willingness to make a fool of themselves publicly and often.

Willingness and ability to represent the Company as a lead technical expert at customers and technical organizations.

The U. S. willingness to engage on Cuba is another indication of a slow, tentative warming of relations between Washington and Havana.

Social Relief Agency has 10 branches in Warsaw, Irene in each branch to secure at least a willingness to help her.

Union leaders have signalled a willingness to give ground, but if they give too much they may not be able to win their members' backing.

Buyers and sellers self-select into and out of markets based upon their preferences, their willingness-to-pay, and the cost of production.

He is known for a keen intellect, a willingness to take risks, and years of impressive returns in convertible-bond arbitrage.

That independent streak and willingness to break with the Party is what makes nationalism such an unwieldy force for China's rulers.

Others may be added, especially if their rising influence is matched by a willingness to help shoulder responsibilities.

Geithner's game showed qualities that make a good teammate: a willingness to pass and help out on defense.

I love you for your patience and most of all for your willingness to hear my side .

But it was the first time American legislators had showed willingness to put money into global efforts at coping.

Even assuming a great willingness on the part of all our friends to help, we must not forget that few of them are properly prepared for it.

And the market for wireless earpieces depends on people's willingness to look as though they are talking to themselves.

Originality, perhaps eccentricity, and a willingness to swim against the tide mark out the business-builder.

It was also claimed that I could have accomplished more had I displayed a greater willingness to compromise.

The true strength of a country is best demonstrated by the willingness of its government to tolerate challenges from it's own citizens.

Stubbornness Communication always begins with a willingness to exchange ideas on a topic in an attitude of openness and love.

I'm not as young as I was, but I make up for it with enthusiasm and willingness to the whole thing.

But what's changed between them is their willingness to accept their differences and improve their skills at solving problems that result.

ZTE does make some advanced handsets, but its strength is in combining low cost with a willingness to customise handsets for the operators.

Zhu said that Thaksin is the first foreign head of state to show his willingness to attend the BFA and thanked him for his support.

There has been a willingness; I gather that Karzai's brother met with either Mullah [Mohammed] Omar or his close aides in Saudi Arabia.

A willingness to go public is not the only qualification needed.

We basically found a greater willingness to pay among paid users.

This is the kind of sacrificial love God expects you to show other believers-a willingness to love them in the same way Jesus loves you.

"It's really about an appreciation for unnecessary beauty, " Freeman says, "and a willingness to work for it. "

China's tolerance of Weibo so far is in part due to the willingness of Chinese Internet firms to self-censor.

Business credit has stabilized and evidence of more willingness to lend is slowly emerging, the bank said.

Recently divorced Arakawa Makiko says that if she were to marry again, she would definitely look for the man's "willingness to cooperate. "

What surprised Teacher Fei was his mother's willingness to live on.

Decisiveness often comes from good instincts and willingness to take risks. It develops as you learn to trust your judgments.

Or, worse, as some sick, bragging monument to my own willingness to "help" ?

This is usually a failure to recognise a reflexive, circular connection between the willingness to lend and the value of the collateral.

Despite those, the agreement among the leaders reflects a renewed willingness to have closer economic ties.

Mr Steinmeier asserted this month that peace was "no longer based on military deterrence but on the willingness for co-operation. "

What I admire about you though is your willingness to admit that you don't know everything and to ask for help.

As a result of their willingness to help others, their business grew and many blessings have followed.

If you are selected as a match, we will contact you to confirm your willingness to proceed and discuss the next steps.

Consumption is a major influence on an economy. The willingness of consumers to spend is closely-watched as an indicator of future . . .

A true test of his sincerity as a democrat will be his willingness to surrender power, as the constitution demands.

On top of that good communication skills and the willingness to work hard are pre-requisites to become an employee of Philips.

Over the past few months, it has shown a renewed willingness to strike more cooperative deals with its neighbors.

This year at least four Russian regions expressed their willingness to install statues of Stalin on their streets.

Their passion and enthusiasm is shown in their willingness to contribute their expertise to increase our understanding.

A recent twist in the debate is the potential willingness of governments to pay for or use stolen data as a way of identifying tax cheats.

Tattoos are also a great example of our willingness and desire to experiment with our bodies.

And, not least of all, the company's staff have also declared their willingness to make a contribution toward restructuring.

Pray for healing of the deep hurts in communities, families and individuals and a willingness to forgive those who caused the suffering.

Express your willingness to help by setting up appointments, going with the person to appointments and attending family therapy sessions.

The results of my research quantified consumers' willingness-to-pay for food safety information in a transitioning economy.

Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means.

The link between support for a religion and a willingness to inflict punishment may point to the answer.

China's willingness to invest in Europe is seen as a key buffer against the risk created by the continent's shaky public finances.

but I make up for it with enthusiasm and willingness to experiment.

Good commanding can inspire your subordinates' willingness, uplift their sense of responsibility and sense of mission.

In particular, economic growth is coupled with a real willingness to invest in high-quality education, he adds.

One example of this willingness to take big bets is his regular purchase of a small amount of gold coins every month.

Just as Hanna`s insistent contradictions annoyed the judge, her willingness to admit things annoyed the other defendants.

Contingent valuation----A survey method used to ascertain willingness to pay for services or environmental amenities.

Mr Darling is said to enjoy his "cleverness and humour" and his willingness to tell it straight.

Karroubi's willingness to speak out in such graphic terms has drawn a barrage of criticism from Iranian conservatives.

For the map makers, we honor your willingness to trudge through some difficult moments to carve a map for your fellow humans to follow.

Mr Ryan's willingness to confront the scale of the problem has set a standard by which other proposals will now have to be judged.

Everyone with a dream and a willingness to work hard and play by the rules.

Able to work under pressure, working independently, willingness to work overtime or work with shift.

An unfolding collision around a group of elements known as "rare earths" is seen by some as a test of China's willingness to reciprocate.

To his admirers, Mr Elop's willingness to take decisive action is just what Nokia had been missing.

But the IPO is risky for the company. The offering will test the willingness of investors to take an equity share in the "new GM. "

According to Graham, all that is required are nerds, rich people, personality and a willingness to tolerate odd (but brilliant) ideas.

Simply put, it will take a balanced approach, shared sacrifice, and a willingness to make unpopular choices on all our parts.

Upon seeing Confucius, he said, "You are well-known for your willingness to learn, and that's quite beyond me. "

The report found that the arrival of children dramatically changes a woman's willingness to work overtime.

We thank you for your information and express our willingness to reciprocate if the occasion should arise.

The company is considering negotiating a "mitigation agreement" with the US government to show its willingness to co-operate with the US.

At home, one early test of his willingness to reunite his country will be whether he will appoint any Democrats to his new cabinet.

Welcome to my blog, and thank you for your willingness to share my understanding of life! !

The world is, therefore, entering a new era in which the desire to invest exceeds the willingness to save, pushing interest rates up.

Though Bush was attentive--and does show a willingness to hear all sides--I don't think we changed his positions.

By this logic, the administration's willingness to pay to keep peace hopes alive can be seen as admirable commitment rather than feebleness.

ESI had been looking for an airport with the foresight and willingness to try a No-Notice exercise.

"So there is an ability to pay and a willingness to pay, " said Mr. Younger of the International Finance Corporation.

It also takes a willingness to accept a lot of strange looks when you tell people you're trying to start a business blogging.

You express a great deal of anxiety over our willingness to break laws.

Above all, what stands out is her willingness to call out Beijing on its mistakes.

The serving of others in that way, the joyous willingness to serve, helps connect you to the light and divinity in yourself.

In the interim, however, protesters elsewhere in the Arab world might be emboldened by the coalition's willingness to prevent atrocity.

In their willingness to consume almost all the animal, both China and Japan score far better than most western countries.

Online collaborative learning model can improve students' learning willingness and the sense of achievement.

His honesty and willingness to speak openly about his illness led to an outpouring of support from across Norway.

It takes patience, and understanding, and a willingness to be supportive.

It also underlines concerns about OPEC's willingness to help control prices, perhaps leaving the oil market more open to speculative attack.

An individual's willingness to take a risk can be determined by: Decision tree modeling. Monte Carlo method. Sensitivity analysis.

The study found a willingness to spend freely by sad people occurs mainly when their sadness triggers greater "self-focus. "

There are two key predictors of a resilient relationship, experts say: mutual support and a willingness to sacrifice.

But outsiders' willingness to risk blood and treasure in the Baltic may fade if the locals show so little desire to provide their share.

Some who do well have had the luck to inherit wealth, usually from an ancestor who had skill, ability, and willingness to work hard.

When it comes to willingness to pay a premium a positive response in terms of brand status and brand attitude is vital.

All this can change, but it will take time, effort, a willingness to relax controls, and funding.

The snowballing case has raised questions about press freedom and Greece 's willingness to crack down on tax evasion.

She was appreciated at work due to her pleasant demeanour and willingness to learn and thus was promoted to a financial assistant.

Mr Obama's flip-flop on public finance is certainly cynical (and his willingness to justify it as an act of high principle even more so).

Both the total income and the income structure were of reciprocal causation with farmers' willingness of farmland circulation.

The willingness to spend money to try to contain conflicts around the world, while necessary and admirable, is not enough.

Yet the jumps in indebtedness are not particularly onerous , provided the willingness of governments to avoid default is not in question.

Still, awareness and understanding are not enough, willingness to let go of our unfounded fear is also a necessity .

Wright's willingness to look to various cultures for inspiration allowed him to develop a unique style.

It was the willingness of the US to do this that helped to restore confidence in its banks.

Their abiding tactical advantage is their willingness to kill innocents in pursuit of that goal.

But for the great majority of peasant, the key to the problem lied not in the capacity to pay, but the willingness to pay.

After months of staying well out of the problem, Washington has expressed a willingness to help find a solution.

Sending weak signals about our willingness to engage in trust or punish abuse of it makes us more vulnerable to exploitation .

Weak demand and falling house prices is the result of credit tightening, which inhibit the willingness of potential buyers.

Navy blue inhibits people's willingness to communicate; do not use it in living and dining areas.

Handicapping requires study and with the required amount of diligence and the willingness to do what is required, football locks will ensue.

But a willingness to prosecute those who took the money matters even more.

The willingness of smaller banks to take a bigger hit on interest margins could shake up the pecking order in the sector.

My boss tried to persuade me to be his secretary, but he wasted his effort, because I have no that willingness.

All it took was the willingness to keep moving forward, and have faith in the fact that I would learn what I needed to learn.

The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship between leader-member exchange and knowledge sharing willingness.

Tourism generally for a relatively small share of economic output. But it signals an important willingness among consumers to spend.

Alan has long argued, correctly, that fiscal discipline is a long-term obligation requiring honesty and a willingness to make tough choices.

The wage rate determines the willingness of employees to work (the supply) and of employers to hire them (demand).

Lisbon reinforces our capacity to act, but at least as important is our willingness to act.

Mr. Medvedev expressed willingness to help fight the proliferation of nuclear weapons in places like Iran and North Korea.

But it raises doubts about his willingness to take tough, principled decisions if he gets there.

His presence is indicative of his willingness to help.

Peace is wrapped up in mutual willingness to compromise.

And though I fear death, each day in prayer I reaffirm my willingness. . . to give my life in its service.

With time, commitment and a willingness to continue to take those small steps, failure is not an option.

A position as guardian of the world's data is not entirely compatible with a willingness to leap headlong into new battles.

One of his strengths, according to Mr El-Erian, is his willingness "to think outside the box" .

The new administration's willingness to talk about arms control helps as well.

One reason to think so is the deft way Mr Obama signalled a willingness to compromise on the "public option" this week.

Another factor is a willingness by Asian central bankers to let currencies rise as a way to manage inflation.

Businesses are experiencing an undeniable dichotomy between the desirability of creativity and their willingness to encourage it.

Ralph signified his willingness to attend the ladies if his father should be able to spare him.

We have agreement and a willingness to believe the experiment; that is, we have no reason to suspect that the experimenter made an error.

This model was based on the ability of investors to see through one illusion and boosted by their willingness to believe in another.

Our willingness to talk is not a sign of weakness to be exploited.

All we need is a powerful intention, and a willingness to do the work necessary to moving forward on our path.

The CIA's biggest failure, though, is not so much its willingness to double- cross but its naivety.

Indicate your willingness to allow your work from home arrangement to be a trial or probationary period.

and generally increases employees'willingness to help bring about improvements in the workplace.

Additionally, it is likely that many more tenants don't like the change but have not had the time or the willingness to complain.

And the Universe expanded as a result of their willingness to have exposure to the contrast.

Second, development of a core of internationally standardized methods will contribute to willingness to adopt environmental accounting.

The difference now is a willingness to be a partner instead of a competitor.

But its willingness to relist in Australia fits neatly with Canberra's desire to promote a vibrant public company sector.

virtual enterprise; mutual trust; influent factors; cooperation performance; willingness of relationship continuity.

But America should not want the world to be yoked so tightly to its willingness to generate demand.