"We're really focusing heavily on our curriculum," he said, citing a balance between arithmetic and problem solving and an emphasis on reading skills, which play an important role even on the math test.
The report cites a good balance in housing supply and demand, a strong federal and state government presence to support jobs, continued population growth and a widely diverse economy.
Oh, as for the smell, he cites an "exquisite balance between resinous orange, powdery vanilla, and salubrious woods shimmering from moment to moment, always comfortable but never slack, al ways present but never loud.
Kmart Holding, citing a strong balance sheet and liquidity, said Wednesday it plans to terminate an $800 million credit facility with General Electric Capital.
A Credit Suisse analyst upgraded the automaker, citing an improved balance sheet.
When France Telecom and Level 3 temporarily cut off Cogent three years ago they cited an unreasonable balance in traffic flows.
Journalists often cite a need for balance, and the time has come to balance with LGBT-affirming religious voices who have been silenced for too long.
According to the latest research (pdf) from the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (known as IPSE), more than four out of five (84%) people are very satisfied with working for themselves, citing a better work-life balance, increased earning potential and control over work as the main reasons.
The Joseph Papp Public Theater has laid off about 20percentt of its staff to balance its budget, citing a downturn in the economy, cuts in city funds and an expected drop in donations.
