Sentences with phrase «actions as a defense»

Though the attackers framed their actions as a defense of journalistic objectivity, most observers found the real motive to be a backlash against cultural diversification and gender sensitivity in video games.

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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.

Under the NLRB determination, that defense could potentially fall, leaving the central company as a co-defendant in a potentially extensive and expensive legal action.

Prominent Republicans warned President Donald Trump on Wednesday against taking further trade actions that could harm American workers, even as top administration officials meeting in Davos, Switzerland, rose to the defense of the president's «America...

Zenit has covered some of Pope Francis» writings and actions as a cardinal: his 2010 letter to catechists, his 2007 celebration of Rosh Hashana, his defense of traditional marriage, and his take on bishops» call to holiness.

However, in defense of President Obama's religious beliefs, I suggest that maybe much the same as JFK, President Obama truely believes in separation of Church and State and does not want people to think that his religious beliefs in any way influence his political actions.

The principle of just intent (or «right reasons,» as Bush invoked it) has been degraded as U.S. actions have escalated from defense of Saudi Arabia and economic sanctions to a massive offensive deployment; to the initiation of history's most devastating air assault, which has severely disrupted civilian life; to the imprudent demand for unconditional surrender.

Such conflicts often arise in relation to social - action issues, as seen in the disagreement over the 1971 disbursement of United Presbyterian monies for the Angela Davis defense fund.

An unkind remark made to a friend, for example, may be rationalized on the ground that it is «just being honest»; an inhibited sex life may be rationalized as self - control; an aggressor nation can be self - righteous if its actions are justified in the name of national security, self - defense or the preservation of freedom.

We are experienced in assisting our clients in handling litigation matters, both as plaintiff counsel and in providing defense against actions undertaken against them.

One of the best plays there is for short yardage is to bring in your jumbo pack and go play action with the tight end blocking down and releasing as the entire defense converges to stop Gordon.

WIth play - action from zone or power - read, which you expect Dr. Bo will run several times, Ole Miss can suck in two - thirds of the Frog safety trio and get Engram or Vince Sanders isolated deep, where TCU hasn't been as strong on defense.

The key reason, as Justin Phan of Fantasy Labs noted in the Action Network Slack channel, is their defense.

His floor leadership and tenacious defense have been just as important as his ability to fill the basket in leading Folsom to a 23 - 2 record, including a perfect 8 - 0 mark in DRL action.

A play action screen to Dez Bryant fools the Eagles defense for a second time, as they were in zone for the coming play, giving the Cowboys a TD with a minute forty remaining in the half.

They have a hard time reconciling their own diagnosis to the actions of mothers they have seen on the news who've harmed their infants and used PPD as their defense.

Hiram Monserrate turned himself in to federal authorities in connection with the NYC Council slush fund scandal, a commission of his former legislative colleagues, which rarely takes action against one of its own, found reasonable cause to believe that he violated the Public Officers Law by setting up a legal defense fund and soliciting contributions from from individuals and entities that had business interests in his work as a senator.

«In defense of actions which took place as part of the public office, whether you not agree with what the type of actions were here, as they relate to his public office, those funds are useable, yes,» Ward added.

Defense attorney Michael Feldberg countered by describing the 74 - year - old Democrat as a dedicated public servant, and argued there was no proof his client pocketed the money in exchange for taking official action.

At the same time, the defense argued that Silver's actions were never criminal — sometimes with clear success, as when the government turned to Lisa Reid, the executive director and counsel to the state's bipartisan Legislative Ethics Commission, to shed light on Silver's annual financial disclosure filings.

Without indicating what action he might take in the Ivy case, Soares insisted he was working to prevent a defense attorney from raising a potentially disastrous legal argument against any district attorney who might bring charges in a case that falls into what Soares characterized as the executive order's ample ambiguities.

As the president of the Natural Resources Defense Council, Rhea Suh leads the 500 scientists, attorneys, and policy experts that make the NRDC one of the country's most effective environmental action organizations.

The mix of genres works out just right, as the tactical notions of a tower defense game blend in well with the action of a third - person mech shooter.

Working from Burke's screenplay, the Brazilian director Jose Padilha («Narcos») cuts between the increasingly tense passengers, confined to a sweaty corner of the Entebbe airport terminal; the infighting among the terrorists; and the high - level political and military planning put into action by Israeli Defense Minister Shimon Peres (Eddie Marsan), a no - negotiation hard - liner, and Prime Minister Yitzak Rabin (Lior Ashkenazi), depicted here as the conflicted pragmatist.

As the Israelis begin to decide on a course of action, a third plotline opens up concerning an Israel Defense Forces commander, Zeev Hirsch (Ben Schnetzer), and his bohemian girlfriend, Sarah (Zina Zinchenko), who's upset that Zeev has to report to duty instead of seeing her dance recital (performed by the real - life Batsheva Dance Company).

You further agree that if any third party brings or threatens any action against us as a result of any alleged act by you in relation to your use of the Services which, if proved, would be unlawful or in breach of these terms, you will indemnify us against our own legal costs in defending such action or threat whether or not the alleged act is proved and whether or not our defense is successful.

But I wanted more tank - on - tank action sequences, the meal scene was too long and undermined Pitt's commanding authority, I needed more as to why Pitt hated the SS so much, and the ending turned into a tower defense game.

Originally revealed in 2011, Fortnite started as a Tower Defense game with a focus on defending objectives while keeping in control of the action with a Third Person Shooter mechanics thrown into the mix.

The tragedy of it all is that the picture will be more ballyhooed not for the arrival of Kim on our shores, but for the return to the action genre of one Arnold Schwarzenegger (Expendables cameos notwithstanding), here cast as a soft - around - the - middle aging lawman in the Stallone - in - Copland mold who stands up against a cabal of snarling baddies in defense of the AARP and the NRA in one fell, sometimes ironic, swoop.

Aegis Defenders alleviates these problems by mixing up elements of action and platform to the tower defense formula, and, as a result, delivers a much more interesting and varied experience.

Plants vs Zombies is a unique, family friendly IP so it was actually nice to see that PopCap Games was able to think outside the tower defense box and successfully devised a way to repackage it as an action shooter.

This quick and instantly forgettable action movie stars Antonio Banderas as a defense attorney who realizes the apparent error of his profession after his wife and daughter are brutally murdered.

Denzel Washington stars as Roman Israel, a driven, idealistic defense attorney who, through a tumultuous series of events, finds himself in a crisis that leads to extreme action.

Partners for Each and Every Child, the Dignity in Schools Campaign, and the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. have developed this toolkit to serve as a call to action and to empower parents, families, caregivers, students, and other community members with the information and tools they need to take action on ESSA in schools.

The Dignity in Schools Campaign, Partners for Each and Every Child, and the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. has developed this toolkit to serve as a call to action and to empower parents, families, care - givers, students,...

The Dignity in Schools Campaign, Partners for Each and Every Child, and the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. has developed this toolkit to serve as a call to action and to empower parents, families, care - givers, students, and other community members with the information and tools they need to be actively involved in making decisions that impact their schools.

In addition to the expert opinion, legal arguments pertaining to mootness and ripeness, as well as a strong defense of CCJEF's legitimate standing in the case, the reply brief was offered by counsel for the plaintiffs, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP (New York), with assistance from the Yale Law School Education Adequacy Clinic, both of which serve pro bono in this action.

In a speech the following month, the United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan publicly acknowledged the right of self - defense as a legitimate basis for military action.

Some more action on the Ellora's Cave vs. Dear Author case filed in court over the last couple of weeks: Motion to add RWA Executive Director's Statement to Defense's Summary Judgment Motion Ann Jacobs as Counterclaimant — additional documents filed by, well, everyone Motion for Further Discovery filed by Dear Author Court hearing scheduled for October 8 -LSB-...]

Your trading plan, daily trading routine, guide or whatever you want to call it, is essentially where every component of your trading is aggregated into a cohesive, comprehensive, yet concise and practical plan of action that should be thought of as the first defense layer against emotional trading mistakes.

Borrower defense claims (also known as «defense to repayment» or «DTR») may be raised even if you are current on the loan and there are no collection actions.

Perkins loan borrowers can raise the failure to pay a refund as a defense to a collection action.

Except as set forth in subsection (a), no action may be brought by the debtor under this section based upon a violation of any provision of this chapter more than two years after the date the violation occurred; provided, however, this limitation shall not bar a debtor from asserting a violation of this chapter in an action brought by the creditor, as a matter of defense by recoupment or setoff in such action, if otherwise allowed by law.

In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a trustee, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such trustee, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in such Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

Article VIII of Registrant's Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Exhibit (a) hereto, which is incorporated by reference) provides in effect that Registrant will indemnify its officers and trustees against all liabilities and expenses, including but not limited to amounts paid in satisfaction of judgments, in compromise, or as fines and penalties, and counsel fees reasonably incurred by any such officer or trustee in connection with the defense or disposition of any action, suit, or other proceeding.

In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a trustee, officer or controlling person of Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such trustee, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the 1933 Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

Humane Society International Demands Government Action as Quebec is Ranked Worst Province for Animals May 19, 2011 11:44:00 AM MONTREAL, QUEBEC --(Marketwire — May 19, 2011)-- Humane Society International / Canada is calling on the Ministere de l'Agriculture, des Pecheries et de l'Alimentation du Quebec to take immediate action after a recent report by the Animal Legal Defense Fund ranked QueAction as Quebec is Ranked Worst Province for Animals May 19, 2011 11:44:00 AM MONTREAL, QUEBEC --(Marketwire — May 19, 2011)-- Humane Society International / Canada is calling on the Ministere de l'Agriculture, des Pecheries et de l'Alimentation du Quebec to take immediate action after a recent report by the Animal Legal Defense Fund ranked Queaction after a recent report by the Animal Legal Defense Fund ranked Quebec...

Flock guardians also needed to be still most of the time (so as not to spook the sheep) while being able to explode into quick action in defense of their charges.

If you would like to take this action a step further, you can schedule a meeting with your state legislators to discuss implementing a recommended amendment drafted by the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) which would «enable prosecutors to charge dogfighters under the respective state's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (commonly referred to as «RICO») statue.

HSI Canada called on the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec to take immediate action after a report by the Animal Legal Defense Fund ranked Quebec as the worst province for animal protection in Canada.