Sentences with phrase «improvements to the system include»

Other planned improvements to the system include a new fare payment system to replace the MetroCard and the construction of four new Metro North stations in the Bronx.

Not exact matches

Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: (1) worldwide economic, political, and capital markets conditions and other factors beyond the Company's control, including natural and other disasters or climate change affecting the operations of the Company or its customers and suppliers; (2) the Company's credit ratings and its cost of capital; (3) competitive conditions and customer preferences; (4) foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; (5) the timing and market acceptance of new product offerings; (6) the availability and cost of purchased components, compounds, raw materials and energy (including oil and natural gas and their derivatives) due to shortages, increased demand or supply interruptions (including those caused by natural and other disasters and other events); (7) the impact of acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures, and other unusual events resulting from portfolio management actions and other evolving business strategies, and possible organizational restructuring; (8) generating fewer productivity improvements than estimated; (9) unanticipated problems or delays with the phased implementation of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, or security breaches and other disruptions to the Company's information technology infrastructure; (10) financial market risks that may affect the Company's funding obligations under defined benefit pension and postretirement plans; and (11) legal proceedings, including significant developments that could occur in the legal and regulatory proceedings described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017, and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10 - Q (the «Reports»).

The spending legislation, which was viewed as the last opportunity this year for Congress to enact major new gun restrictions before the midterm elections in November, included only some school safety measures and modest improvements to the background check system.

We recently met with CFO Bodo Uebber to discuss details of Daimler's previously announced long - term strategy, which includes increasing the number of Mercedes - Benz dealerships and unit sales in China and capitalizing on recent dealership improvements (better sales training, new technology systems) to steadily boost division profits, as well as initiatives to strengthen business in other divisions.

Marcello says, «Those major improvements include letting the guest order grab and go food items directly from our Monscierge app and by adding flexibility to setup pop - up bars during peak business or special events with the wireless POS system.

By collaborating on a wide scope of research, including development of better rice varieties, strengthening of rice - based farming systems, and improvement of crop cultivation practices, Bangladesh continues to raise its level of rice production and minimize the intensity of food insecurity during major flooding and monsoons.

He has also initiated several eco-conscious improvements to the buildings and farm equipment, including over 50Kw of solar panels that provide much of the farm's electricity; the conversion of cooking oil into biodiesel to power the tractors and other vehicles; and a rainwater capture system that feeds a pond, which provides irrigation for the apple orchard and other landscaping.

Charlie Banana diapers come in adorable, fun prints and are: · Available in a patented sizing system: one size or sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL · Super soft (inner fleece lining) · Available in organic cotton · Manufactured responsibly · Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) certified · Warrantied up to a year · Award winning · Easy to use · Designed to hold a reusable or disposable insert Some of the other features unique to a Charlie Banana cloth diaper include: Sliding sizer Unlike many other cloth diapers, which use a button and perforated elastic to adjust the size, Charlie Banana uses a patented bra strap slider to adjust the size.

According to a 2013 appraisal of the building, the club would need about $ 500,000 in maintenance improvements, projects that include replacement of the heating and air conditioning system as well as some of the pool's equipment.

Proposed improvements include lengthening the 18 - hole course to make it more challenging, installing a new irrigation system and changing the playing surface of greens, tees and fairways to bent grass.

Examples of focal areas include: developing and implementing a rigorous evaluation of home visiting; selecting, adapting, and developing culturally appropriate data collection tools and measures; tracking and measuring benchmarks; developing and modifying existing data systems; continuous quality improvement; data protection and privacy; and ethical dissemination and translation of evaluation findings derived from research with AIAN to external audiences.

The revenue from the tolls and for - hire vehicle surcharges would go to the MTA for the subways, and «for transit improvements in the outer boroughs or suburban counties, including bus systems,» said the report, which laid out a three - phase plan.

$ 20 million for infrastructure improvements, including improvements to sewage systems and brownfield sites to open manufacturing sites for future business development.

The short - term financing will pay for improvements at the New Rochelle Wastewater Treatment Plant, including the installation of biological nutrient removal systems and the construction of UV disinfection equipment to meet chlorine residual requirements.

$ 10 million will support infrastructure improvements to the planned development at MarcyNano and SUNY IT, including $ 5 million to enhance Oneida County's public sewer system and $ 5 million for the construction of the MarcyNano Ring Road.

Other schools and school systems use NAPLAN to hold teachers and school leaders accountable for improvement, including making test results part of performance reviews.

Additional infrastructure improvements to the complex, necessitated in part by its heavier use, will include $ 42 million in upgrades and repairs to electric, sewer, water, steam and waste systems.

«Reforming Emergency Care» saw improvements in emergency response times, the deployment of new technology (including satellite navigation systems and better equipment to deal with heart patients) and funded increases in frontline ambulance staff and vehicles.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to make major improvements to the entire 570 - mile state Thruway system, including expanding cashless tolling and upgrading service areas.

The 12 - story development in Albany, built in 1974, is in need of major upgrades including building - wide systems, improvements to exterior and new kitchens and bathrooms.

But she noted that none of the $ 3 billion in infrastructure improvements from Cuomo include money to help failing water systems in aging cities like Syracuse.

«The report recognises the challenges facing the criminal justice system in addressing the problems caused by drug - misusers, the difficulty in treating a chronic relapsing condition and acknowledges improvements made in recent years, including significant increases in resources for drug treatment leading to increased numbers being treated.»

Klein provided $ 250,000 in state capital to modernize and upgrade the facility, including improvements to the electrical and cooling systems, greening the property, new fencing, exterior lighting and more.

During his twelve - year term, Mayor Michael Bloomberg made a significant impact on New York City, including great improvements to the school system.

Along with airport security, he has focused on other transportation - related issues, including improvements to the TSA's expedited passenger screening program and whether surface transportation systems — buses and trains — are vulnerable to attacks.

In terms of statewide initiatives, Cuomo's $ 2 billion investment in drinking water infrastructure would include improvements to local wastewater treatment systems, and development and implementation of local community recommendations for water source protection to be funded by the Environmental Protection Fund.

Quality Assurance Specialist: Work with various internal departments to develop, improve and execute processes and support the maintenance, development, and improvement of good manufacturing practice quality systems, including auditing (internal, supplier, and customer), training, process validation, cleaning validation, equipment qualification, environmental monitoring, water monitoring, change control, complaint handling, and documentation control.

The first working year has been focused on two sections: on one side, the robot's mobility in the field, improving the suspension and traction systems in order to climb up slopes with weeds; and in the other side, the development and improvement of the different sensors that will be included in the robot.

The one year results, revealed today, show that the remede ® system led to substantial benefits in sleep parameters including a reduction in AHI, a reduction in the time spent with low blood oxygen levels overnight, and improvements in sleep efficiency and REM sleep.

The invention of a less invasive implant device with many more channels that can interact with the brain would result in revolutionary improvements to brain - machine interfaces, including direct interfaces to the auditory cortex and the visual cortex, expanding dramatically the ways in which artificial systems can support brain function.

The researchers hope their new paper encourages others to pursue TPV improvements — including fabrication of TPV cells on reusable substrates — that could lead to development of real - world systems at costs competitive with fossil fuels.

Smaller technical improvements also help make a difference, including better tires and air - conditioning systems, glazed windows to keep out heat, and idle stop - start systems that turn the engine off when a vehicle is standing still.

Drs Tinetti and Basu identify priorities for MCC research, including further development of research methods, and improvement of treatment guidelines and of the health care system's ability to meet the needs of patients with MCC.

Using a technique called parabiosis, in which the vascular systems of two mice are surgically connected, Villeda's lab had previously discovered that infusing old mice with the blood of younger mice leads to brain rejuvenation, including improvements in learning and memory, while infusions of old blood cause premature brain aging in young mice.

Other uses of vitamin E include but are not limited to; night cramps, epilepsy, cysts in the breasts, restless leg syndrome, brain diseases, problems in the nervous system, radiation, an increase energy, muscle strength improvement, and physical endurance improvements.

The most important effects of properly balanced progesterone in women include reduction of mood swings, improvement of brain functioning, (especially memory and thought development processes), maintenance of vascular and cardiovascular health, lower risk of endometrial cancer, increased strength and resilience of bones to help reduce risk of osteoporosis, reduced risk of gallbladder disease and promotion of a healthy digestive tract, a healthier immune system and better conversion of stored fat into energy — and, yes, better sleep.

The most important effects of properly balanced progesterone in women include reduction of mood swings, improvement of brain functioning, (especially memory and thought development processes), helps to maintain vascular and cardiovascular health, lower risk of endometrial cancer, increased strength and resilience of bones to help reduce risk of osteoporosis, reduces risk of gallbladder disease and promoting a healthy digestive tract, contributes to a healthy immune system and helps convert stored fat into energy.

Some of these vibration plate machine benefits include, but are not limited to, a more toned physique, an improvement in blood circulation, a reduction in the amount of body fat that you have, and a better functioning of the cardiovascular system.

There have been some improvements to the combat system, including new upgrade paths and better force meter management.

According to the LGA, there isn't capacity within the system to withdraw funding and the proposed reduction will «leave councils with little resource to perform their statutory duties», which includes education welfare, school improvement, admissions, exam validation and recruitment.

Yet we are focused on expansion at a time when the system still needs great improvement, including increased attention to generating high - quality, affordable models of early education and care.

Other initiatives in their school improvement plan (PDF) included Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), an operational framework for implementing practices and interventions to improve academic and behavioral outcomes, and Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), a college readiness system with research - based methods for elementary through postsecondary students.

A columnist for the Sacramento Bee goes further, charging that such «a fuzzy, nonspecific «accountability» system completely undermines the ability of parents, especially in poor communities, to demand improvement in underperforming schools, including the creation of charter schools to seize control from school boards, superintendents and their union allies.»

The nine years to date has shown pockets of promise and improvements, including some shifts at a system level in education.

And one of the most important improvements they can make is to ensure that their accountability systems encourage schools to pay attention to all students, including their strivers.

Much has changed in American education since then, with principals today being asked to do many more and varied things, including using information from sophisticated accountability systems to evaluate teachers and enhance school improvement.

Molina also serves as the link between PASA program providers and PASA's quality - improvement agenda, including quality standards, professional - development opportunities, and partner self - assessment tools, and he works with community partners to manage and implement an online tracking system throughout the AfterZone.

The Commission will examine factors contributing to teacher recruitment and performance including: incentives to hire and retain high - quality teachers; improvements in the teacher evaluation system to ensure New York is implementing one of the strongest evaluation systems in the country; the use of teacher evaluations for decisions regarding promotion, hiring and termination as required in the teacher evaluation law; and teacher preparation, certification and education programs to ensure that teachers are properly trained to best educate our students.

The authors conducted a review of research on audience response systems (ARS) and conclude that the evidence supports benefits of ARS, including improvements to the classroom environment (increases in attendance, attention levels, participation, and engagement), learning (interaction, discussion, contingent teaching, quality of learning, and learning performance), and assessment (feedback, formative, and normative).

Danette writes on a variety of system change topics, including guest editing and contributing an article to a recent edition of Peabody Journal of Education focused on rural school improvement.