Sentences with phrase «at the ability for»

They are concealed beneath a camouflaging layer of black sand, hinting at the ability for subversion that was hidden just below the surface.

Not exact matches

«One never holds people necessarily responsible for their government, but one does have the ability to be very careful in what one does with the government itself,» said Smith, who became Microsoft's president in 2015, taking on a title that had not existed at the company since 2002, when Richard Belluzzo left.

The owners thought my outgoing personality and ability to relate to people would make me a good fit for a customer service job at what was then a fledgling software company.

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.

Steven Cook, senior fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, said higher oil prices lessen all the worries from 2015 and 2016 about the Saudi government's ability to maintain its commitments, but the consolidation of power in the hands of the Crown Prince also is significant for the market and investors as his reform program is widely regarded as critical for Saudi Arabia's future prosperity.

While convincing people to wear a pair of high - end earbuds for hours at a time could sound like a tough sell, Kraft has extreme confidence in Doppler's ability to make waves in the wearable tech market.

It is the ability to focus intensely on something for hours or days at a time.

CNBC's Michelle Caruso - Cabrera takes a look at whether regulations are strangling the ability for power companies to improve our nation's infrastructure.

Whether at work or home, no longer do we have to wait for companies to design the products we want — we increasingly have the ability to create our own, when we want them, where we want them and how we want them.

While excellent at tracking broad trends over time for a website, the service doesn't quickly reveal the kind of individual visitor information that can make or break a site's ability to generate leads.

For example, drone strikes are similar to Special Forces in their direct targeting ability in remote locations, but are less likely to create domestic opposition to the use of force because they don't put U.S. lives directly at risk.

The M.N. Nurse Practitioner program at the University of British Columbia, home to one of the top ranked undergraduate nursing programs in the country, requires applicants to have at least three years of clinical experience and a well - demonstrated ability to act autonomously — a critical skill for primary care practitioners.

At her job at Jimmy's Steer House, she oversaw a dining room staff of 45 servers, and she was known for her ability to handle difficult customerAt her job at Jimmy's Steer House, she oversaw a dining room staff of 45 servers, and she was known for her ability to handle difficult customerat Jimmy's Steer House, she oversaw a dining room staff of 45 servers, and she was known for her ability to handle difficult customers.

Along with negotiation skills, we'll take a look at some other abilities that are worth focusing on if you're looking to improve your internet marketing skills — whether it's for your own business, or to make yourself more employable.

Or, the ability to look at buildings more intelligently and make tweaks in real time for temperature or water.

According to Noah Syken, the VP for sports sponsorships at IBM, using AI to choose and distribute highlights is cost effective for event organizers, and creates the ability to provide more videos for fans.

Over at AllThingsD, in outlining her three big takeaways from Nintendo's announcement, Tricia Duryee makes a great point that the new portable screen will almost certainly compete with Apple's iPad for face time, given its forward - facing camera, ability to browse the Internet, draw on the screen with a stylus, play standalone games like Othello, view photos and video chat.

The company has been dubbed the Ikea of designer suits for its ability to offer executive - salary suiting at intern - level prices.

For one, investors are increasingly beginning to think the stock market is overvalued, and perhaps their expectations of the Trump Administration's more pro-growth policies — or at least its ability to implement those policies — might be a tad overblown.

«That is the inexcusable part,» he continued, adding: «At the end of the day, the chief of staff is the one responsible for the staff of the White House, and I think it's fair to say this particular issue was not handled to the best of the White House's ability.»

Relationships with mentees have allowed me to refine my ability to develop my «plan of attack» for my direct reports and my business areas at a faster and more efficient clip.

«Entrepreneur Media could not be more excited to have the ability to empower young, brilliant entrepreneurs, and to be able to sponsor space and provide an outlet for showcasing these new innovative products and services,» says Ray Hennessey, editorial director at Entrepreneur.com.

How I started thinking about this social marketplace idea was actually in looking at one of Yotpo's primary offerings, giving businesses and brands the ability to automatically ask customers for reviews following their purchases, with an email interface where customers can submit ratings, reviews and photos.

People in some parts of the country have had that ability for a while, either because of state laws or the fact that the new federal rule was phased in, applying to different places at different times.

With cultures, currencies, economies and competition moving and changing at a pace never seen before, the ability to respond to opportunities and challenges with courage is a requirement for success.

The cash was serendipitous, to say the least, and Newman later named the brewery for his ability to pull things together at the last minute — like a rabbit from a magic hat.

That's what I did for a series of Cash Diet challenges, which tested my ability to stretch my dollar at the grocery store.

Although at the time of his misfortune he was quite young and easily had the ability, the resourcefulness and the ideas to start again, but instead he turned into a bitter and angry man who blamed the world for his loss.

«Credit to the team at Amazon for creating a lot of excitement in this space,» Pichai said, while claiming that Google Home will be considerably superior in its «far - field voice recognition» (ability to decipher speech against background noise at different distances), its integrations with other smart - home systems like Google - owned Nest, and its aptitude to understand and manage things like restaurant reservations, travel itineraries, and contact lists.

Page said the recent change of guard at the Fed's helm, with Jerome Powell taking over for Janet Yellen as chair, further complicates the Fed's ability to telegraph its intentions to markets, increasing the risk of further hiccups.

To use a concrete example, if you have a million bucks socked away for retirement, drawing down $ 30,000 a year (in addition to any other sources like Social Security or pensions) is a conservative enough choice that you should be able to sleep at night, confident that even extreme swings in the market won't harm your ability to keep your portfolio healthy into your nineties.

Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward - looking statements due to these risks and uncertainties as well as other factors, which include, without limitation: the uncertain timing of, and risks relating to, the executive search process; risks related to the potential failure of eptinezumab to demonstrate safety and efficacy in clinical testing; Alder's ability to conduct clinical trials and studies of eptinezumab sufficient to achieve a positive completion; the availability of data at the expected times; the clinical, therapeutic and commercial value of eptinezumab; risks and uncertainties related to regulatory application, review and approval processes and Alder's compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements; risks and uncertainties relating to the manufacture of eptinezumab; Alder's ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights, and operate without infringing on the intellectual property rights of others; the uncertain timing and level of expenses associated with Alder's development and commercialization activities; the sufficiency of Alder's capital and other resources; market competition; changes in economic and business conditions; and other factors discussed under the caption «Risk Factors» in Alder's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 26, 2018, and is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Do you believe you have the ability to create something new for your company / team / organization at all times?

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.

«Currency alone doesn't buy you the ability to create new social structures,» says Vinay Gupta, an Ethereum project manager best known for inventing the hexayurt, a makeshift shelter that dots the landscape at the Burning Man festival each year.

Name: Payal Kadakia Company: ClassPass Work - life balance philosophy: I look at work - life balance as the ability to to carve out time for both your passions and your work.

«Almost every failed entrepreneur... overestimates their ability to generate revenue, or underestimates what it'll take» to start making money, says Stewart Thornhill, executive director at the Pierre L. Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship at the Richard Ivey School of Business.

Some of my millennial peers have even told me that they would give up at least $ 10,000 of their salary for the ability to telecommute full - time.

Make sure to choose referees who will strongly advocate for your abilities, as admissions committees look at these recommendations closely.

When asked about his ability to lead two companies at once, Friar said «I think our results speak for themselves.»

Newer, more expensive models like the Logitech Home Control look better and integrate with more smart devices, but for half the price, the Harmony 650 gives you a more comfortable design, the ability to control up to eight devices at once, and very few worries about your gadgets being incompatible.

It also gave students more flexibility in customizing their coursework to account for their ability level, offering core classes at several different levels of difficulty.

For many of our customers, they place a very high value on their ability to engage directly with the company, visit the factory and spend time with ourselves and our dealers at events and through experiences.

By help I mean I would sit next to him and hand him whatever tool he asked for, all the while admiring his ability to fix (at least temporarily) anything.

Modern business moves at an incredibly fast pace and the ability to react and adapt appropriately to new situations is crucial for success.

For instance, a new study led by a professor of marketing at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business finds that when hiring managers are given a choice between proven ability and apparent potential, they often opt for the excitement of the untested but promising candidaFor instance, a new study led by a professor of marketing at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business finds that when hiring managers are given a choice between proven ability and apparent potential, they often opt for the excitement of the untested but promising candidafor the excitement of the untested but promising candidate.

He thought this rhythmic electrical stimulation could compensate for a breakdown in the heart's ability to pump its own muscles, an idea that had intrigued him in the past, but one that he hadn't thought was possible at the time.

Much has been made of the possibility of 3 - D printed guns, for example, and the fact that many people will soon have the ability to 3 - D print consumer products at home has intellectual property lawyers watching very carefully.

Having already read the book and shared some of its hiring tips, I knew Finkelstein, professor at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, gave Hillary Clinton high marks as a superboss, especially for her ability to develop a vast network of talent.

«It seems new national security advisor John Bolton could be starting his first day in the White House in the worst way possible: by having to plan a military strike on Assad's ability to deliver chemical weapons attacks in Syria,» Harry Kazianis, director of defense studies at the Center for the National Interest, told CNBC.