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Team Cameron's success with the Murdoch empire could not compensate for continuing difficulties with the BBC
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Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
These risks include, in no particular order, the following: the trends toward more high - definition, on - demand and anytime, anywhere video will not continue to develop at its current pace or will expire; the possibility that our products will not generate sales that are commensurate with our expectations or that our cost of revenue or operating expenses may exceed our expectations; the mix of products and services sold in various geographies and the effect it has on gross margins; delays or decreases in capital spending in the cable, satellite, telco, broadcast and media industries; customer concentration and consolidation; the impact of general economic conditions on our sales and operations; our ability to develop new and enhanced products in a timely manner and market acceptance of our new or existing products; losses of one or more key customers; risks associated with our international operations; exchange rate fluctuations of the currencies in which we conduct business; risks associated with our CableOS ™ and VOS ™ product solutions; dependence on market acceptance of various types of broadband services, on the adoption of new broadband technologies and on broadband industry trends; inventory management; the lack of timely availability of parts or raw materials necessary to produce our products; the impact of increases in the prices of raw materials and oil; the effect of competition, on both revenue and gross margins; difficulties associated with rapid technological changes in our markets; risks associated with unpredictable sales cycles; our dependence on contract manufacturers and sole or limited source suppliers; and the effect on our business of natural disasters.
BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry, and the company's previously disclosed review of strategic alternatives.
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.
Alberta farmers have difficulties getting their products to market by rail, and now without pipeline construct will continue to compete with oil and gas companies for rail transportation.
Certainly today those who continue to throw out that final comment as the big gotcha to the story seem to demonstrate that same difficulty with genuine grace.
But that need not require us to think that there is a body - mind dichotomy, with the mind as a substantial entity that can be separated from the body, and when thus separated continue to «be» without any real difficulty.
In continuing his pursuit of the truth, which carries with it a precise method of making the distinction between the definitely true and the possibly false, he employs the triage of his second precept of Discourse on Method: «The second, to divide each of the difficulties that I would examine as individual parcels, as much as it would be possible and required for a better resolution» (18).
Having stated his thesis that one must begin with Whitehead's diagnosis, Rorty quotes him as follows: «The difficulties of all schools of modern philosophy lie in the fact that having accepted the subjectivist principle, they continue to use philosophical categories derived from another point of view» (PR 253; WEP 134; italics mine).
Just as God's continuing creative activity does not directly «make» things but rather allows, encourages, and assists them to «make themselves,» so in the familial group we can allow others to «make themselves,» with all the difficulties this may seem to include.
But this crippling adjunct to my hearing impairment remains, and I continue to be plagued by a desire to conserve my emotional and spiritual resources — which I resist with great difficulty.
She continues, «In case you drink up your supply and in your liquorized state find that you are having difficulty with the formula, this clever little rhyme will help you:
Sonoma and Lake Counties continue to sizzle with lot after lot continuing to sell withlittle difficulty.
If I continue to have difficulty with dough spreading after making the weight adjustment, I'll try the flour brand recommended.
Santi must of mislaid his shooting boots.At the moment he will have difficulty hitting a barn door.As for ALEXIS just let him continue doing what he is doing and that is scoring goals he is the only one really playing with any confidence for us at present.
The Portuguese tactician paid the price as his side continued to languish in the bottom half of the Premier League table, the season after winning the trophy, as difficulties with the players emerged as one of the main reasons for the decision.
Simultaneously the Youth Sport Trust continued to listen, understand and ensure their programmes are able to reach out to those with physical disabilities, learning difficulties, special educational needs and other equalities groups — with a clear focus on those least able to engage.
In the wake of Ronaldo's widely reported unhappiness Real have moved quickly to dampen down speculation about the player's future at the club in the media and at betting sites, but the stories about Ronaldo's difficult relationship with other members of the Madrid team and his difficulty in coping with the attention he receives in Madrid will ensure speculation continues.
He believes that they would have some difficulties in getting new deals elsewhere and that it might be important for them to sign a new contract with Coventry City if they want to continue their football career.
«The Chinese buyers have been impacted by some difficulties that couldn't have been predicted, but they guaranteed significant down payments: we're ready to continue to maintain our commitments and think the buyers will with theirs.
The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act (2012) requires the Department of Education to develop and post on their websites guidelines and other relevant materials to inform and educate students participating in or desiring to participate in an athletic activity, their parents and their coaches about the nature and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest, including the risks associated with continuing to play or practice after experiencing one or more symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest, including fainting, difficulty breathing, chest pains, dizziness and abnormal racing heart rate.
The added difficulty of feeding or pumping with sore or cracked nipples can seem insurmountable, but with the proper support and treatment, many mothers are able to establish a good latch and continue breastfeeding.
If anything, Netsch said, relinquishing the presidency will give him more time to scrutinize park district management, and, he added, «If I «m going to have difficulties with Jesse, they will continue with me as commissioner.
«If I «m going to have any difficulties with Jesse, they will continue with me as commissioner, «Netsch said.
This article will hopefully encourage our professional colleagues who are helping families with breastfeeding difficulties and infants with tongue and or lip - tie to continue to conduct and publish research on this subject.
In a study of over 1000 mothers, approximately 60 % of them stopped breastfeeding earlier than they were planning to continue before their babies were born, and they cited concerns about difficulty with lactation, their babies» nutrition or weight gain, their own illness or need to take medicine, and the effort required to pump breastmilk (Odom, Li, Scanlon, Perrine, & Grummer - Strawn, 2013).
Breastfeeding is an unequalled way of providing ideal food for the healthy growth and development of infants1, providing protection from morbidity and mortality due to infectious diseases2 and chronic diseases later in life.3 Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended, starting within one hour of birth and for the first 6 months of life, with continued breastfeeding to 2 years of age and beyond.4 However, rates of initiation, exclusive breastfeeding and breastfeeding duration have fallen since the widespread introduction and promotion of breast - milk substitutes.5 Successful breastfeeding depends on a number of factors, including a re-normalisation of breastfeeding as the infant feeding method of choice through antenatal counselling and education and breastfeeding support to prevent and resolve breastfeeding difficulties.
Unfortunately, research shows that 84 % of babies with sleep difficulties will continue to have them until the age of 3 years.
«Mothers with a more realistic expectation of the difficulties are more likely to stick with it and continue.»
Difficulty with breastfeeding is the most common reasons for not continuing with the practice.
I myself dealt with both of my twins having severe reflux as infants, and feeding continues to be an ever - present difficulty in our lives.
If your child's social difficulties continue for weeks or months, you may want to consult a mental health professional or try a social skills group, where your child can practice getting along with others in a safe, constructive environment.
Greater likelihood of difficulty with mother - infant attachment as well as establishing and continuing breastfeeding.
When difficulties encountered by mothers are shared with their partners, babies will have a better chance of receiving breast milk exclusively for the recommended six months, and with complementary food could continue to breastfeed for two years or more.
the time of labour and delivery) factors that may be related to a mother's difficulty with establishing a breastfeeding relationship, if this is what she is choosing, should be investigated in order to help restore a mother's confidence in her ability to establish and continue breastfeeding.
«The risks to the delivery of the new carriers are compounded by more generic problems with defence acquisition — notably the MoD's continuing difficulties in balancing its budget.»
I continue to be bemused by the accusation that Blue Labour has a difficulty with feminism.
The Chairperson only has difficulties with staff that do not want to see the progress of the Commission and want to continue to preserve their illegal commercial kingdoms for personal gain within the Commission.
«I also raised with Premier Wen the issue of human rights in China and greater participation in the political process, including at a time of economic difficulty, and our wish to see a continuing dialogue on these issues,» Mr Cameron said.
If we are going to allow some of these self - acclaimed media analysts to influence our perspectives about what is true or false, right or wrong then we will continue to have difficulties with rising above mediocrity, petty - mindedness and prejudicial thinking.
In a 2015 New York Times article about the continued economic difficulties in this part of the state, Cuomo shrugged that «the state can only do so much» and «it's up to the localities to also come up with a business plan.»
Kearns acknowledged in April that he continues to encounter difficulties in dealing with Democratic leaders.
BUT: Even with the help of the marketplace, America's thirst for oil will continue to create economic and strategic difficulties.
«People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)[motor neuron disease], or high spinal cord injuries face difficulties communicating or using their limbs» continues Muller.
Dr Wenxin Wang continued: «It is interesting to note the period of difficulty often encountered with break through developments.
«Even with the decline of other mosquito vectors our study shows the difficulty posed by insecticide resistance in terms of malaria elimination,» continued Professor Hemingway.
«The ease with which this weight loss was achieved in mice — even with continued caloric binging — is in stark contrast to the Herculean difficulties morbidly obese patients experience trying to preserve weight loss through dietary restraint,» adds Dr. Gendler.
«But if we continue with the addition of greenhouse gases then Kerguelen, Falkland and Tierra del Fuego islands will also have difficulty.»
The difficulty and discomfort of smoking cessation may mean that many patients with advanced disease choose to continue smoking.