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William Ruckelshaus, the first EPA administrator, criticizes today's GOP attacks on the agency as well as industry efforts to thwart scientific evaluations of toxic chemicals

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Instead, the startup program should be seen as just one part of Google's emerging efforts to remake the economic impact of patents in the tech industry.

Industry groups have not yet finished establishing all of the technical standards to allow 5G gear to interact, so Verizon will rely on its own preliminary standards effort, known as the Verizon 5G Technology Forum.

This strategy takes a bit more preparation and effort, but if you can contact the trade show's management team in advance and pitch yourself a spot on a discussion panel, you'll be on your way to positioning yourself as a thought leader in your industry.

The inaugural U.A.E. Drones for Good competition awarded more than $ 1 million in prizes in February as part of an effort to seed the Middle East's drone industry, with more than a dozen such startups launching in the emirate.

But operations were strictly Canadian until 2005, when new executives with connections to Noranda agreed to a joint venture with the former Canadian mining giant in Turkey — which was liberalizing its mining industry as part of ongoing efforts to join the European Union.

The pushback comes as the Trump administration takes a hard line against Beijing's efforts to gain access to U.S. industry.

Weary industry watchers might be inclined to dismiss 4K / UHD — which features four times the resolution of regular 1080p high definition — as just the latest effort from manufacturers to kickstart flagging TV sales.

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.

While Trump and Zuckerberg's FWD.us represent policy positions that are in direct conflict, SiliconBeat points out that Trump has supported some proposals favored by those in the tech industry, such as efforts to help foreign students stay and work in the U.S.

Coca - Cola said it will cut 1,200 jobs, the latest major food manufacturer to accelerate cost - cutting efforts as the industry struggles with a weak growth outlook.

Moog's technology chief George Small said the aerospace industry, like other highly regulated sectors such as the medical and nuclear power industries, was expending considerable effort on tracking parts across the supply chain to keep up with quality and regulatory demands.

For example, rather than saying a purchasing manager must have 10 + years in the hardware industry purchasing fasteners, a BS in a technical field and strong ERP background with SAP, say, «Lead the redesign effort of our entire fastener procurement process as we shift to SAP's new materials management module.»

Instead, the ad tells a powerful story that feels as much like a recruitment effort as anything else, leveraging the topic to communicate Verizon's authority in innovation - related fields while showcasing the important role that women can have in shaping the future of the industry and, in turn, the company.

Yet industry sources say illegal cocoa in protected forests is the main reason for the supply glut and, as a result, halting productivity efforts will fail to make a significant dent in supply - while giving rise to quality issues and disease.

The move is part of China's efforts to make its domestic autos industry more flexible and establish itself as a leader in electric cars.

The big difference between public relations and advertising is that PR takes a lot more effort, thus it is often referred to in the marketing industry as «earned media.»

As executive director of the Free Speech Coalition, a Los Angeles - based lobby group for the porn business, Duke, who previously worked for Planned Parenthood, leads many of the industry's anti-piracy efforts.

Recognizing the consumer craving for Greek yogurt, as well as its plethora of dairy farms upstate, New York has made a concerted effort to broaden the industry.

According to a recent Morgan Stanley Research report, these POC efforts, which test Blockchain's viability as a settlement and payment alternative, are the first critical step toward adopting the technology, followed by broader socialization within the industry and regulatory scrutiny.

Winners also enjoy: National recognition as one of Canada's foremost Dealmakers Heightened market interest thanks to extensive media exposure in The Globe and Mail, Lexpert and Thomson Reuters publications Media coverage stemming from Deloitte's national media relations efforts The opportunity to engage in the high - level industry networking that fuels M&A transactions - Recognition at the gala awards ceremony, which is attended by leading investors, advisors and financiers - Year - round networking and educational opportunities, including access to valuable research, insights and best practices

In addition, they can reposition strategy for the future to help seize the rule as an opportunity to enhance strategies, challenge business models and accelerate many of the ongoing efforts already taking place across the industry.

As consumers, it's easy to take this information for granted, but make no mistake: It took a herculean effort from the Routehappy team to build this rich content marketplace and a truly disruptive approach to the industry standard.

With access to our partners» experience and global network as well as our excellent industry background, we spare no efforts in helping our entrepreneurs and their companies succeed!

Mr. Lighthizer brought such trade cases against foreign actors for decades as a lawyer for the steel industry, and he has criticized the World Trade Organization for interfering in what he sees as the United States» efforts to enforce its own laws.

But the little - known agency in the Department of Housing and Urban Development has been thrust into the spotlight as trade groups mount an unusually intense lobbying effort, seeking to scale back regulations that they say are hampering an industry that could provide a market - based solution to the affordable housing crisis.

As the coworking industry continues to expand, so do efforts on the part of coworking spaces to differentiate themselves and target niche market segments with specialized services.

By Anna Irrera (Reuters)- State Street has tested a blockchain system that it hopes can be used to streamline the securities lending process as the financial industry accelerates efforts to adopt the emerging technology.

As with all social media marketing efforts, mileage varies according to the target audience, industry, resources and sales teams capabilities.

The oil industry expected that crude would average around $ 55 a barrel this year as a result of OPEC's efforts to drain the market's oversupply.

Make sure to look at competitors and known industry influencers, in an effort to find good list targets and list creators / curators to connect with as well.

J. C. Penney's efforts to prune items that didn't sell to focus on fashions customers crave the most this holiday season appears to have paid off as the retailer reported on Friday a slight uptick in a key industry measure the past quarter.

The next twelve months promise to be an exciting time for anyone with an interest in the commercial space industry, as private ventures ramp up their efforts to pull off a crewed test mission in accordance with stated timelines.

The government is developing a strategic plan to promote clean tech industries as part of its broader economic diversification efforts, as well as to complement the objectives contained in its Climate Leadership Plan.

As more B2B sales organizations of all sizes and industries are realizing the importance of aligning their sales and marketing efforts, one of the first initiatives that gets focused on is delivering the company's message to the context of who their customers are, and where they find themselves in their buying journey.

Every B2B lead generation effort that produces great business leads is also going to produce a certain percentage of «unqualified» sales leads, and as long as your «unqualified» sales leads are less than 10 % of total sales leads (this percentage may be higher, depending on your industry), you should accept this as a cost of doing business and move on to the next thing on your schedule.

Basic economy is one prong of a broader effort by the largest U.S. carriers to bolster revenue from each seat flown a mile, a standard industry measure that has been battered for about a year, partly because of fare wars with discounters such as Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines Holdings.

Schneider tells ETHNews that the initiative is an effort to become more accessible as a regulator to pioneers in the financial service industry.

The organization also hosted events with Uber's Chief Advisor David Plouffe in September 2015 (listen to audio) and October 2016 (listen to audio) as well as an event with the Vancouver Taxi Association in June 2016 (listen to audio), in an effort to better inform the regional business community about the evolving ride - for - hire industry.

There has been a concerted effort to reduce the need for labor in agriculture so as to fill jobs in industry and low paid service in cities.

We've created whole ministries and industries to do so, and can appeal to the flight into Egypt as an example from the Gospels to inform and justify our efforts.

Wine brands are using humor as a vehicle for education, but Gallo has discovered that any effort that encourages wine drinkers to explore, experiment and embark on a journey of discovery will bring the industry closer to reducing fear among budding oenophiles.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - As part of its ongoing effort to improve the safety and security of the nation's food supply, the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) today gathered over 200 of the industry's top scientists and quality assurance experts to assess its current food safety practices, share successful practices and develop a comprehensive plan for preventing food - related health outbreaks.

Gibbons is a dedicated advocate for the restaurant industry, as evidenced by his many past and present positions at the state and national level such as at the National Restaurant Association, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, and U.S. Department of Commerce Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, and through his philanthropic efforts.

The challenges for the pouch in this industry are manifold, primarily encompassing consumer quality expectations and etiquette in wine, technical compatibility with product content (for example in beer) and even in some cases government policy being against economy products and packaging in an effort to reduce alcohol consumption, such as in Turkey.

ConAgra Foods has been at the forefront of the industry's efforts to better recover material used in food packaging as a founding member of the American Institute for Packaging and the Environment (AMERIPEN).

In addition to being a leader in permeate production volumes, the U.S. dairy industry has also been a pioneer in investing significant research and development efforts revealing the sensory, functional and nutritional benefits of whey and milk permeate as cost - saving, flavor - enhancing and sodium - reducing food and beverage ingredients.

It's also a time to bring attention to the hard working dairy farmers and their responsible practices, which include care and commitment to their animals as well as to our environment — you can learn more about the dairy farming industry's sustainability efforts

Evidence that government and industry efforts to push the profile of fruit seem to be paying off with Kerry reporting that fruit participated as a key health ingredient in consumer products, providing a good platform for growth in usage of fruit preparations in European chilled and frozen dairy products, confectionery, bakery and biscuit markets.

The documents point to efforts by the sugar industry to lay blame on fat — in which the industry succeeded for several decades in making fats we now know to be crucial to our health as the number one dietary enemy.