It means being aware and acting against possible problems and also to make possible opportunities into real opportunities.
NORD's programs reflect the new opportunities made possible by advances in technology, as we help patient groups establish global registries and provide online learning opportunities for physicians.
For another, he began concentrating on the business opportunities made possible by Carson's clout.
But in some cases, his relatives have sought to profit from opportunities made possible by those decisions.
"My lab and I are extremely excited to have the opportunities made possible by this award," Macklis continued.
In Britain, which has worked so hard in the last eight years to exploit the research opportunities made possible by the Bush veto, there are mixed feelings.
One manifestation of these changes has been mass-media niche journalism, a development, made possible by cable, whose opportunities Ailes was one of the first to appreciate.
But the independent study, extracurricular projects and networking opportunities made possible by an MBA gave me the knowledge and experience I needed.
The pedagogical opportunities made possible by Internet technologies, distributed access, and new forms of course content are now critical components of higher education.
And it will also enable me to address personal matters in my life as well as to pursue new opportunities made possible by success of my recent book and film".
South Africa is a hostile place for the poor and working class, but economic migrants will continue to come, attracted by the opportunities made possible by democratic government, good infrastructure and economic stability.
