internationally), levels of consumer demand, adverse weather conditions and other factors that are beyond manufacturers’ control. Declines, sustained weakness and volatility in commodity prices over the course of 2015 and 2016, and the consequent reduction in capital expenditures by E&P operators on drilling and production activity, adversely affected the demand for OCTG. However, average crude oil prices during 2017 and the second quarter of 2018 have been substantially higher relative to the low commodity prices experienced in the first quarter of 2016. As a result, drilling and completion activity increased, which resulted in improved operational and financial performance of oil and gas producers.

The stock markets in general have experienced extreme volatility that has often been unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the trading price of our common stock. Securities class action litigation has often been instituted against companies following periods of volatility in the overall market and in the market price of a company’s securities. Such litigation, if instituted against us, could result in substantial costs, divert our management’s attention and resources and harm our business, operating results and financial condition.

Less than a decade ago, you’d be hard pressed to find anything remotely reflective of your personality that was worthy of accessorizing your cannabis lifestyle. Tacky blacklight posters, Grateful Dead dancing bears, and pot leaf memorabilia routinely stocked inside Spencer’s stores at the mall were the norm.

Gross profit as a percentage of revenue. Gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased to 13.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2018 from 10.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The increase in gross profit as a percentage of revenue was primarily attributable to improved prices.

Additional information: Madame C. J. Walker was born in 1867 into a family of slaves. She was later freed and would go on to build a very successful hairdressing salon.

Purposes of processing and legal basis for processing: As explained above, we process personal data in various ways depending upon your use of our Services. We process personal data on the following legal bases: (1) with your consent; (2) as necessary to perform our agreement to provide Services; and (3) as necessary for our legitimate interests in providing the Services where those interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedom related to data privacy

Paltrow seems to be pulling the hem of her dress around one of her legs, but the placement of that leg seems totally wrong.

CERCLA and analogous state laws generally impose liability without regard to fault or legality of the original conduct on classes of persons who are considered to be responsible for the release of a hazardous substance into the environment. These persons include the current owner or operator of a contaminated facility, a former owner or operator of the facility at the time of contamination, and those persons that disposed or arranged for the disposal of the hazardous substance at the facility. Liability for the costs of removing or remediating previously disposed wastes or contamination, damages to natural resources and the costs of conducting certain health studies, amongst other things, can be strict and joint and several. In addition, it is not uncommon for neighboring landowners and other third parties to file claims for personal injury and property damage allegedly caused by the hazardous substances released into the environment. In the course of our operations, we use materials that, if released, would be subject to CERCLA and comparable state laws. Therefore, governmental agencies or third parties may seek to hold us responsible under CERCLA and comparable state statutes for all or part of the costs to clean up sites at which such hazardous substances have been released.

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Time management is key when you train regularly in any martial arts form. Your sensei or instructor will undoubtably encourage you to keep a rigorous schedule of training days and rest days, so squeezing in some gym time is that much more difficult.

The Company records loans and trade accounts receivable at net realizable value. This value includes an appropriate provision for estimated uncollectible accounts to reflect any loss anticipated on the loans and trade accounts receivable balances and charged to the provision for doubtful accounts. Provision for doubtful accounts represents the Company’s estimates of losses that could arise from the failure and inability of customers to make payments when due. These estimates are based on the aging of customers’ balances, specific credit circumstances, current economic conditions and the Company’s historical doubtful debts experience. Changes in the economy, industry or specific customer conditions may require adjustments to the provision for doubtful accounts recorded in the consolidated financial statements. Provisions for doubtful trade accounts receivable are included in selling and distribution expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

profit as a percentage of revenue was primarily attributable to improved prices, lower costs of production, lower purchase prices for imported pipe, and the impact from the net realizable value allowance.