Latin American cities that introduced BRT systems already had robust public bus networks, making a conversion to higher-speed ones relatively easy, whereas Indian cities are typically filled with cyclists and three-wheeled auto rickshaws, he explains.
Mr. Schechter said that the factors that make a conversion more likely include the small number of apartments, the even smaller number of share loans, the absence of an underlying mortgage and the existence of a condominium regime already in place for the building.
DDD Group, based in Santa Monica, California, makes a conversion chip, called TriDef, that uses object-recognition software to analyse colours and shapes and determine distances, inferring that, for example, the muzzle of a gun is closer to the viewer than the shooter's face.
Transocean's stock would have to more than double to make a conversion profitable.
"The time has come that we need to make a conversion [to the HPV test].
Tax rates are likely to go up in 2011 for those earning $250,000 or more, making a conversion this year cheaper.
If you are considering making a conversion, the fifties might be a good time to do it.
So, consult a professional tax advisor before deciding whether or not to make a conversion, or before employing the aforementioned strategy for circumventing Roth IRA income limitations.
But to capitalize on this deeper level of engagement, it's crucial that you create a seamless user experience and eliminate any obstacles that could get in the way of making a conversion.
Another rule that makes a conversion attractive for affluent families: With a pretax IRA you must take money out from age 701/2; with the Roth you can let it ride and become a tax-free kitty for your kids.
