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Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

From startups to growing businesses and established companies, having a high - performance company culture helps drive a mission, achieve goals, provides support and creates the foundation for employee growth.

This trust is the key to achieving high performance, and it comes from vulnerability.

Mark's primary areas of expertise include: assisting clients with substantial private businesses manage the growth from a financial and strategic perspective advising high net worth clients on succession and estate planning issues helping clients achieve the optimal value for their business upon disposal on an after tax basis analysis of business performance assisting clients with debt raising issues structuring client's affairs for maximum tax benefits.

DuPont Packaging Graphics Cyrel ® Quality Assured Platemaking Program is designed to help all users to consistently achieve the highest print quality and on - press performance from their finished DuPont ™ Cyrel ® flexographic printing plates.

First of all, this teacher takes kids from low - income, low - achieving environments and turns them into high - performance players who can take on anybody in the United States.

Buffalo had performance increases measured in students achieving proficiency or higher on both ELA and Math from the 2015 - 16 to 2016 - 17 school year.

Applications from microelectronics to high - temperature jet engine components rely on tailoring of crystallographic texture to achieve desired performance characteristics.

During a weeklong coding marathon at Brookhaven Lab, scientists, code developers, and computing hardware experts achieved from 2x to 40x speedups for scientific application codes running on supercomputers powered by Intel Xeon Phi processors for high - performance computing.

During a recent weeklong coding marathon at Brookhaven Lab, scientists, code developers, and computing hardware experts achieved from 2x to 40x speedups for scientific application codes running on supercomputers powered by Intel processors for high - performance computing.

For the past 16 years, Jim has been helping pro athletes from the NFL and UFC, as well as, high school and collegiate athletes achieve their strength and performance goals.

With styling products and accessories from top quality brands, the extensive collection includes revitalising shampoos, hydrating conditioners and high - performance hair gels and waxes that allow you to achieve a well - groomed look with ease.

First, it advances specific ideas for how state accountability systems can be redesigned to demand strong performance and growth from high - achieving students while meeting the requirements set forth in ESSA.

Tilson cited data from Illinois and Tennessee to show that teachers working with high - achieving students are far more likely to be flagged as effective by state value - added systems and performance metrics.

Raymond came to Sacramento from Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina, a high - achieving district, where he was chief accountability officer in charge of data, innovation, school performance reviews and measures of student achievement.

«Performance - based pay will likely take more of the focus away from the true exploration of ideas... and redirect the focus onto achieving higher test scores, which don't necessarily reflect «better» educational techniques or outcomes,» said one teacher who submitted their story to NC Policy Watch's «Your Soapbox» feature.

In 2016, IHSCA achieved a Level 1 rating from CPS recognizing it as a «high performance» school and «a good choice» for families and students.

In our recent report, A Game Changer: Using video to achieve high performance in the classroom, we included a «playbook,» which guides district and school leaders through all the necessary considerations, from installing hardware to ensuring teacher buy - in.

Methods of combining information from multiple measures include (1) conjunctive, in which the student or group must pass all measures; (2) compensatory, in which higher performance on one measure can compensate for lower performance on another; and (3) complementary, in which the student or group must achieve the standard on just one of the multiple measures (Chester, 2005).

Further, to the extent that the biggest advantage of socioeconomic integration may be direct peer effects (Reid, 2012)-- picking up knowledge and habits from high - achieving, highly motivated peers — high - poverty schools will always be at a disadvantage, given the strong relationship between students» own socioeconomic statuses and their academic performance.

Fitting is easy; remove your old wing of your Elise S3 and bolt on the Reverie wing in the desired position to achieve improved downforce from this high performance wing.

Dubai, March 6th 2018 — W Motors, the first Arab brand of high - performance luxury sports cars from the Middle East, achieved a new milestone today with the world premiere of the Fenyr SuperSport launched at the renowned Geneva International Motor Show.

In order to achieve these lofty performance goals, the new BMW M5 introduces the most powerful engine ever fitted in a series - produced model from BMW M GmbH mated to a new high - torque 7 - speed M - Double Clutch (M - DCT) transmission.

With its two mono - scroll turbochargers, charge air cooler, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC variable valve timing and Double - VANOS fully variable camshaft timing, the six - cylinder in - line engine and takes a clear and consistent aim at the higher echelons of performance, but is equally committed to developing significant torque from low engine speeds and achieving high levels of efficiency (fuel consumption combined: 8.4 l / 100 km [33.6 mpg imp] *; CO2 emissions combined: 197 g / kmHigh Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC variable valve timing and Double - VANOS fully variable camshaft timing, the six - cylinder in - line engine and takes a clear and consistent aim at the higher echelons of performance, but is equally committed to developing significant torque from low engine speeds and achieving high levels of efficiency (fuel consumption combined: 8.4 l / 100 km [33.6 mpg imp] *; CO2 emissions combined: 197 g / kmhigh levels of efficiency (fuel consumption combined: 8.4 l / 100 km [33.6 mpg imp] *; CO2 emissions combined: 197 g / km *).

The newest technology resulting from such research, Sport Hybrid Super Handling All - Wheel Drive (Sport Hybrid SH - AWD), was adopted for the all - new NSX to pursue the new joy of driving made possible by a high - level response and handling performance that are difficult to be achieved solely by an engine.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses, the risk that the transactions with Microsoft and Pearson do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion contemplated by the relationship with Microsoft, including that it is not successful or is delayed, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Microsoft and Pearson commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the effect of the proposed separation of NOOK Media, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, risks associated with the commercial agreement with Samsung, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses (including with respect to the timing of the completion thereof), the risk that the transactions with Pearson and Samsung do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion previously undertaken, including any risks associated with a reduction of international operations following termination of the Microsoft commercial agreement, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Pearson and Samsung commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, the risks associated with the termination of Microsoft commercial agreement, including potential customer losses, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended May 3, 2014, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, including store closings, higher - than - anticipated or increasing costs, including with respect to store closings, relocation, occupancy (including in connection with lease renewals) and labor costs, the effects of competition, the risk of insufficient access to financing to implement future business initiatives, risks associated with data privacy and information security, risks associated with Barnes & Noble's supply chain, including possible delays and disruptions and increases in shipping rates, various risks associated with the digital business, including the possible loss of customers, declines in digital content sales, risks and costs associated with ongoing efforts to rationalize the digital business and the digital business not being able to perform its obligations under the Samsung commercial agreement and the consequences thereof, the risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, the performance of Barnes & Noble's initiatives including but not limited to its new store concept and e-commerce initiatives, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, potential infringement of Barnes & Noble's intellectual property by third parties or by Barnes & Noble of the intellectual property of third parties, and other factors, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2016, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

The ideal Sixup candidate will be a high - achieving student with a strong academic performance, and will be from a low - income background.

Investors following the model portfolios may have achieved different returns, either higher or lower, than our quoted returns, based on the date they purchased the portfolios and / or the amount of deviation in their allocation percentages from the ones used to calculate model portfolio performance.

Every player who has posted a score on the online leaderboards also has an automatic upload of their performance from that mode, world and difficulty which is an excellent design choice as it allows players who feel as though they have produced their maximum, but are still way off the pace of the highest scores yet want to improve their score; to be able to view how the very best players have achieved their respective scores and locations of secrets that they have found and certain techniques which you have previously not discovered.

After trying different things we achieved the highest gains from scene sorting to increase z - cull performance.

This shortlisting further endorses our strong investment performance as reported by ARC's Private Client Indices (PCIs) from Q2 2017, where we have achieved higher returns over five years than practically all of our competitors relative to the risk taken.

The S6 Edge is a fantastic looking handset with plenty of power and an impressive camera, but a high price, poor battery performance and sub-par edge screen features stop it from achieving perfection.

The S6 Edge is a fantastic looking handset with plenty of power and an impressive camera, but a high price, poor battery performance and sub-par edge screen features stop it from achieving...

In the early stages of your career having a high GPA from college can actually help you land an interview — strong school performance shows that you're committed and willing to apply yourself to achieve success.

From achieving top sales performances and managing various HR functions to leading staff training efforts and overseeing store relocations and openings, I excel at propelling sales and revenue growth, managing high - performance staff, and achieving corporate goals while minimizing costs and maintaining competitive advantage.

Key Highlight: • Exceeded sales quotas by 300 — 400 % for six consecutive weeks • Consistently in top tier sales performance category, averaging 210 % to quota for 2007 & 2008 • Achieved annual Presidential Cruise bonus award, ranking in the top 5 % in total sales revenue • One of two associates that increased revenue by $ 100,000, on a prorated basis, for two consecutive years • Earned Top Dog sales award in 2008 for generating the highest sales revenue in the office • Successfully increased the sales force performance from 66 % quota attainment to the highest achieving team at 183 % of quotas in three months, raising revenue by 175 % • Promoted twice to sales manager within four months of employment based on top sales performance

Highlights ASE Certified Automotive Master Technician ASE Certified Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Certification Average of 65 labor hours earned per week over the past ten years 99.4 % career customer satisfaction index from all third - party survey results Successfully upsell services on at least 40 % of all work orders Experience Master Repair Technician 2/1/2009 — Present House of Imports — Eugene, OR Perform services and repairs according to factory specifications Achieve an average of 15 % saving for shop customers compared to dealer pricing Maintain highest level of quality and reduced shop rework by 18 % Negotiate additional repair fees with federal warranty claims

PA Reps for staff development and growth opportunities * Plan, assign, and direct work, appraise performance, reward and discipline employees, address complaints and resolve problems within the team * Assist in the hiring process * Assist in the preparation of performance reviews * Deliver performance reviews in conjunction with the Prior Auth Manager * Meet monthly with each staff member to go over performance status * Assist with training as needed * Lead weekly Team meetings with staff to keep them informed of changes to policy and procedures and corporate communications * Meet with the Prior Authorization Management team weekly to report on clinical call center performance and personnel issues Required Qualifications: * High School Diploma or equivalent * Current and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license * 2 years» experience supervising Pharmacy Technicians in a Call Center environment * Prior Authorization experience * Knowledge of the Pharmacy Benefit Management and / or Health Insurance * Knowledge of Call Center industry through work experience and as obtained through related courses * Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelors» Degree * PBM experience * National Pharmacy Technician Certification Required Competencies: * Must have strong leadership and problem solving skills * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Strong interpersonal skills * Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of associates, managers and clients * Ability to comprehend ACD statistical reporting and apply it to the operation of the department * Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form * Ability to maintain a high level of consistency while working with team members * Ability to recognize the needs of the staff, heighten morale, and decrease stress and burnout * Ability to understand what style of conflict resolution is best suited for a particular situation * Ability to determine the needs of each individual team member and assist them in achieving set goals * Demonstrate a clear understanding of company and client confidentiality * Excellent organizational skills * Exemplary coaching / motivational skills at both an individual and team level * Adaptable and able to move with change while maintaining a positive attitude and strong role model for the THigh School Diploma or equivalent * Current and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license * 2 years» experience supervising Pharmacy Technicians in a Call Center environment * Prior Authorization experience * Knowledge of the Pharmacy Benefit Management and / or Health Insurance * Knowledge of Call Center industry through work experience and as obtained through related courses * Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelors» Degree * PBM experience * National Pharmacy Technician Certification Required Competencies: * Must have strong leadership and problem solving skills * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Strong interpersonal skills * Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of associates, managers and clients * Ability to comprehend ACD statistical reporting and apply it to the operation of the department * Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form * Ability to maintain a high level of consistency while working with team members * Ability to recognize the needs of the staff, heighten morale, and decrease stress and burnout * Ability to understand what style of conflict resolution is best suited for a particular situation * Ability to determine the needs of each individual team member and assist them in achieving set goals * Demonstrate a clear understanding of company and client confidentiality * Excellent organizational skills * Exemplary coaching / motivational skills at both an individual and team level * Adaptable and able to move with change while maintaining a positive attitude and strong role model for the Thigh level of consistency while working with team members * Ability to recognize the needs of the staff, heighten morale, and decrease stress and burnout * Ability to understand what style of conflict resolution is best suited for a particular situation * Ability to determine the needs of each individual team member and assist them in achieving set goals * Demonstrate a clear understanding of company and client confidentiality * Excellent organizational skills * Exemplary coaching / motivational skills at both an individual and team level * Adaptable and able to move with change while maintaining a positive attitude and strong role model for the Team.

A highly sought - after coach for healthy and injured athletes alike, Eric has helped athletes at all levels - from youth sports to the professional and Olympic ranks - achieve their highest levels of performance in a variety of sports.