Others seek influence, or a higher international profile.
The utility had been demanding rate increases to cover higher international oil prices.
The umpires on the county circuit and those of higher international rankings liked him, too.
Higher international standards for bank capital and liquidity have been delayed.
According to political experts, Mr. de Villepin has further encouraged Mr. Chirac to give France a higher international profile.
Bidders count on an economic boost and a higher international profile as benefits from staging the six-month event.
The higher international rate sounds arbitrary, just a sneaky way to squeeze more money out of him.
Dakha Brakha didn't play as much at the Maidan as Dakh Daughters and some of the other bands, partly because of their higher international profile.
"I think he deserves a lot of credit for giving China a higher international profile, for making it a player," said Minxin Pei.
In part, Berkshire said the "unsatisfactory" results "reflected the effects of inadequate rates charged in recent years as well as higher international catastrophe and large property losses".
Unsurprisingly, the companies deny all charges they make excessive profits, arguing higher international gas prices and green taxes are to blame for inflation-busting increases in bills.
