“The well-being of the British people and the health of our economy are far more important than any government's commitment to a particular strategy, but to change course now would be fatal to the whole counter-inflation strategy.” PeopleWellsImportantWholeGovernmentWould BeCoursesEconomyParticularCommitmentStrategyBritishWell BeingInflation Author:Geoffrey Howe
“Normal science, the activity in which most scientists inevitably spend most all their time, is predicated on the assumption that the scientific community knows what the world is like. Normal science often suppresses fundamental novelties because they are necessarily subversive of its basic commitments.” KnowsWorldDoeFactsWisdomPoliticsCommunityEconomySuccessfulTheoryActivityNormalCommitmentScientistAimFundamentalsAssumptionLiberalismPuzzlesNoveltySubversive Author:Thomas Kuhn
“Many of the deficiencies of our economic system could be alleviated if ways were found to broaden the ownership of the means of production... This has happened in some companies through ESOPs. Successful approaches of this sort would pay dividends in terms of employee commitment and morale. And they would not deprive anyone of his present holdings since they are based on future growth.” IfsWayMeanWisdomFoundPoliticsGrowthTermPayCompanyEconomySuccessfulHappenedEconomicApproachCommitmentProductionsLiberalismEmployeeOwnershipDeficiencyEconomic SystemsMoraleDividendsFuture GrowthEsops Author:John D. Rockefeller
“On Earth Day I made a commitment to reduce our emissions of greenhouse gases to 1990 levels by the year 2000. And I asked for a blueprint on how to achieve this goal. In concert with all other nations, we simply must halt global warming. It is a threat to our health, to our ecology, and to our economy. I know that the precise magnitude and patterns of climate change cannot be fully predicted. But global warming clearly is a growing, long-term threat with profound consequences. And make no mistake about it, it will take decades to reverse.” KnowsYearsLongMadeEarthNationsGoalTermLevelsMistakeEconomyGrowingAchieveCommitmentConsequenceThreatProfoundClimateClimate ChangePatternsDecadesLong TermGlobal WarmingConcertsReverseEcologyPreciseEmissionsHaltMagnitudeEarth DayBlueprintsGreenhousesGreenhouse Gases Author:William J. Clinton
“If we decide, we can change the pitiable condition of Indian economy. We have to take up the responsibility and show commitment.” IfsShowsResponsibilityEconomyConditionsCommitmentIndiaIndianGovernance Author:Narendra Modi
“If artists want to have people come to their shows and buy their merchandise, they really have to make a commitment to those fans and bring the best music, shows and interaction that they can. This is something that won't change with technology or economy.” PeopleIfsWantShowsArtistTechnologyEconomyFansCommitmentInteractionMerchandise Author:Steve Mahoney
“I am very pleased to see this project moving ahead. The Hamilton Airport serves as an international gateway to south-western Ontario. This new facility will allow the airport to expand its air cargo business and help strengthen the local economy. This is another example of Ontario's commitment to public infrastructure that contributes to long-term growth for the region.” LongHelpingMovingGrowthTermEconomyAirExampleProjectsCommitmentSouthWesternInternationalLocalsLong TermRegionsAirportsInfrastructureFacilityGatewaysHamiltonMoving AheadCargoOntario Author:Ted McMeekin