Sentences with phrase «as global support»
(CNN)-- Two of President Barack Obama's White House predecessors offered their views of his impending decision on Syria Friday as global support for strikes in the country faltered.
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Recognizing that carbon emissions resulting from consumption of these fuels is driving catastrophic global climate change, my role as leader of the company is to ensure that Virgin provides financial support to non-profit groups that are exploring renewable energy and seeking market - based solutions to climate change, like the Carbon War Room.
NEW YORK, April 23 - Global benchmark Brent crude turned positive in volatile trade on Monday as it jockeyed between downward pressure after Iran dashed hopes that OPEC would extend its production cap pact and support on fears that U.S. sanctions could dampen Iran's output.
But for all its success as a movement, and for all the political and celebrity connections and support Global Citizen attracted, there was still one person with whom Evans had not connected: Sonny Boy.
Despite the fact that the company launched in the midst of a national economic crisis, it has since reeled in more than $ 45 million in funding from investors such as New York City - based General Atlantic as well as Endeavor Catalyst, an investing branch of the eponymous, global entrepreneurship support network.
According to David Yonkof, vice president of sales and marketing at global trade management software provider Precision Software, «future proofing» means seeking solutions that can be adapted to support innovation even as regulatory requirements change.
Holding dual roles as CEO and Head of People for a global learning and development company, Insights, I know how important it is to support HR and Talent leaders to garner internal support for the people development initiatives in their own organizations.
Liz Elam, founder of Link Coworking in Austin and an organizer of the upcoming Global Coworking Uncoference Conference, who also wrote the CNBC piece, expanded on the networking benefits of spaces like hers when we got in touch, noting that interactions with fellow coworking members often go beyond what we traditionally think of as networking to encompass emotional «support.»
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
I've already mentioned some of the things that you need to plan for, such as global expansion and what systems you need to integrate with, but you should also think about whether you will be supporting multiple brands and products over time and whether your customer support solution can scale as you grow.
Microsoft Ventures will take a «holistic approach,» as a three - channel, global support system for startups including a seed fund, a handful of accelerator programs and a community of local experts.
«We are sincerely grateful that gamers across the globe have continued to choose PS4 as the best place to play since launch two years ago,» said Andrew House, president and global CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. «Thanks to the support of our partners, PS4 continues to be the premier platform for game and interactive entertainment innovation.»
The gradual shift to a strong culture of individualism and self - betterment, the role of technology in driving the transition from boardrooms to basements, the more global and interconnected markets that require greater specialization, flexibility and speed, as well as small - business friendly demographic trends are among those forces that are likely to support a net creation of 150,000 new businesses in Canada in the coming ten years.
Sauder, which is currently the highest ranked school in North America for the international mobility of its graduates, according to the Financial Times, emphasizes the importance of global experience through its course content, as well as the support services it provides to students and graduates seeking work outside of Canada.
President Trump has called out Pakistan for continuing to provide safe haven for jihadist groups such as the Taliban, which in turn supports al Qaeda and other global terrorist groups.
Kushner reportedly supported Apollo Global Management co-founder Joshua Harris as he began a financial disclosure process to be considered for a White House role.
China's state - run Global Times newspaper on Monday said President - elect Donald TrumpDonald John TrumpPoll: Republican support for Kanye West grew after rapper expressed support for Trump Giuliani calls on Sessions and Rosenstein to shut down Mueller investigation Fox News» Ingraham calls out Giuliani for contradicting Trump on Stormy Daniels» payments: «That's a problem» MORE is «as ignorant as a child» when it comes to foreign relations.
He added that he supported the EU's efforts to raise as few obstacles as possible in global trade.
«We are committed to our mission to be a globally responsible company and to support the people of the state of California as they face this unprecedented drought,» said John Kelly, Starbucks senior vice president of Global Responsibility and Public Policy.
That predominantly focuses on credit cards but, unlike larger global players such as Stripe, Omise offers support for alternative options such as paying over the counter at convenience stores.
Jean assesses the potential for more fiscal support in key economies, as well as the impact on global growth and asset prices.
Handles tasks such as delivering high quality customer service, promoting the user of company global process standards, serving as a support process leader, and driving the documentation lifecycle.
At Franklin Templeton Investments, we strive to be recognized as a responsible global corporate leader, working to support and enrich the social, economic and educational wellbeing of the communities where we live, work and do business.
The Bank therefore welcomes and strongly supports the recent initiatives of the Commonwealth Government to promote Australia as a centre for global financial services.
Hughes» words, action and leadership issue a strong, clear and distinct call for full support of minority supplier development as an absolute business imperative for establishing and maintaining success in the global supply chain.
His investment experience includes companies such as Avast, Darktrace and 360T, and he has developed a deep understanding of supporting growth stage businesses as they aim to expand beyond their domestic markets and establish a global presence.
«We are still seeing the «Yellen Put» as a support for global equity markets,» said Peter Lowman, chief investment officer at UK wealth manager Investment Quorum.
Australians wanting to take their ideas internationally will also be supported through a $ 36m «Global Innovation Strategy», helping them get started in Silicon Valley, Tel Aviv and three other locations, as well as a $ 22m funding project with German's Fraunhofer Institute.
Our view of a modestly higher U.S. dollar further supports the case for non-U.S. equities as export - driven earnings get a further boost from a healthy global trade backdrop.
As Senior Vice President of Services and Support, J.R. leads global client services, professional services, and support for all Bullhorn productSupport, J.R. leads global client services, professional services, and support for all Bullhorn productsupport for all Bullhorn product lines.
Global Alternative Investment Services, Inc. is a registered broker - dealer that acts as placement agent for certain funds and provides wholesaling support services to GAI.
Dubbed Xiong «An Global Blockchain Innovation Fund, the new initiative was announced Monday at the opening ceremony of a new Blockchain Industrial Park in Hangzhou - a Chinese city noted for its support for innovation and which plays host to major companies such as Alibaba.
Tariffs are taxing the global financial markets as they try to guesstimate the economic impact from the effect of tit - for - tat responses to the initial U.S. measures efforts to gain support for dealing with Chinese trade violations.
ANSWER: - Morgan Stanley's Global Investment Committee supports that interest rate normalization will provide headwind for investors using bonds for principal preservation, as rates rise its likely longer duration bonds will fall.
The perceived role of China as a global leader on security issues has a minor effect on Canadians» attitudes towards a Canada - China FTA.Canadians who show stronger confidence in China becoming a global leader on security issues are also more likely to support an FTA with China, although this has a minor effect.
As we seek to scale our tea expertise to support our global tea ambition, we have decided to move our Teavana headquarters, which currently employs 99 partners, from Atlanta to Seattle in order to more effectively leverage the talent and capabilities across our global business.
Our increased allocations to global equities, inflation - protection securities and simultaneous reduction of interest - rate - sensitive assets, such as real estate investment trusts, support such an outcome.
«The support and expertise of a global exchange leader will be invaluable as the Centre strives to harness the momentum of the impact investing agenda to tackle Canada's social and environmental problems in new and innovative ways.»
As Fed liquidity expansion found its way into global equities, bonds and currencies, so now is the anticipated reduction in future liquidity causing capital to leave these very same assets (knowing full well ever increasing liquidity will not be there to support them).
Alternatively, and we have not yet seen this, we need to be aware of the potential for global capital flows to at least help support Treasuries, but not for economic reasons (such as the mercantilist economics theme).
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«The underlying fundamentals continue to support overall home sales growth, but headwinds, such as global economic uncertainty and deteriorating housing affordability, will temper stronger sales activity.»
Global benchmark Brent crude turned positive in volatile trade on Monday as it jockeyed between downward pressure after Iran dashed hopes that OPEC would extend its production cap pact and support on fears that U.S. sanctions could dampen Iran's output.
Leslie Appleton - Young, Chief Economist for C.A.R., said as much in the aforementioned press release: «The underlying fundamentals continue to support overall home sales growth [in California], but headwinds, such as global economic uncertainty and deteriorating housing affordability, will temper stronger sales activity.»
One can see recent standoffs in Geneva on so - called traditional values resolutions as manifestations of a conflict between two rival conceptions of human dignity: one, supported by most Western advocates, that focuses on individual autonomy; and the other, proposed by voices from the global East and South, that focuses on traditional understandings of human nature.
Thus leaders of most major parties and officials tend to support the global capitalist system as there seems to be no reasonably viable alternative to it (and for them) in the short term.
As multiple regional organizations come into being, we can encourage and support the growth of institutions that represent all of them and / or the nations that make them up at the global level.
In an interview with the Church of Ireland Gazette, he also blamed negative attitudes towards the EU on recent European human rights judgments which he supported, saying: «The fact is, of course, we have absorbed the European Convention on Human Rights into British law anyway, so it is not as if there is some sinister global tyranny forcing us, he said.
You mention global myths of a great flood as supporting evidence, but even the article only states,» [a] lmost every culture has a legend about a great flood, and — with a little reading between the lines — many of them mention something like a comet on a collision course with Earth just before the disaster.»