Sentences with phrase «at times demands»

Apple's vision of the post-PC world isn't quite here yet — the iPad 2 still works best with, and at times demands, integration with a «proper» computer — but when it comes to tablets the iPad 2 maintains its position at the vanguard of the market.

There must also be an appeal to the mind - one which can take in the necessity of advancing in wisdom and knowledge and which at times demands the capacity for growth and change.

He at times demands standards of logical consistency that other traditions of biblical interpretation would be hard pressed to meet.

Other states acknowledge this leadership, however grudgingly, and at times they demand it.

The way in which each of these was looked upon at the time demands special attention.

Even with helpful distractions and places to hide, inching toward your targets a step at a time demands keen strategy, and trying to pull off optional mission objectives quickly becomes an irresistible obsession.

Even with helpful distractions and places to hide, inching toward your targets a step at a time demands keen strategy, and trying to pull off optional mission objectives quickly becomes an irresistible obsession.

i wasn't even allowed to work away from home, which my job at the time demanded, I would be called when i was trying to eat in the evening and constantly harrassed, after a considerable amount of time i got terminally fed up with this and was very vocal about it.

Last year at this time demand was at 2,381 pending sales, 9 % fewer than today.

Not exact matches

A year ago, the London - based multinational undertook a study entitled «The World in 2050,» which projected Canada would be the only major developed economy to hold its position in the world — at the No. 10 spot — at mid-century, largely because of the demand for its resources and its ties through immigration to emerging markets (which by that time will no longer be labelled as such).

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.

«It's been kind of an overwhelming experience and at the same time I'm really excited that we are seeing so much demand,» Mou says.

The rupiah's heightened volatility risks also come at a time when many companies usually pay their offshore debts and transfer dividends abroad, pushing dollar demand higher, he said.

The associate professor of human resources and management at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business studies the demands that high - pressure workplaces make on people's time, and how they respond.

Economic growth is translating into oil demand growth and comes at a time that OPEC and Russia lead production cuts aimed at tightening the market.

The freefall appears to be at an end, but the time required to rebalance excess supply with weak global demand «will likely take longer than previously anticipated,» the central bank said in its updated Monetary Policy Report.

Business analysts (who were young and fresh out of school, remember) were judged based on the percentage of their products that were in stock at any given time, and a low percentage would result in a phone call from a vice-president demanding an explanation.

The U.S. shouldn't expect China to give into all of its demands at an upcoming trade talk in Beijing, according to Chinese state media Global Times and China Daily.

«With everyone trying to capture attention, demand for excellent writers is at an all time high.»

Even at a time of slowing oil - demand growth, «that's an oil position I don't mind having,» says van Beurden.

It gives parents an idea of when they can expect their baby to be overly fussy, demanding, or calm at certain times based on their age.

Like any potential liquidity crisis the market becomes all about supply and demand at the time of crisis.

«At the same time, the inability for supply to catch up with this demand drove prices higher and continued to put a tight affordability squeeze on those trying to reach the market.»

Never mind that at the time there was no market demand for this kind of product — STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) was nary an idea.

Barkindo said shale producers also are able to tap capital markets with more expertise, which is important at a time when the energy industry needs to invest trillions to meet future demand.

According to Breaking Travel News, Giuseppe Bono, chief executive of Fincantieri, said, «These additional orders bring the total number of ships we have built for Carnival Corporation to 61 and confirm Fincantieri's world leadership in the cruise ship sector even at a time of slowing demand.»

Companies would have to raise prices at a time when global demand is mediocre.

Move comes at a time when the food giant is battling sluggish demand as consumers shift to brands that are perceived as healthier.

At the time, he said the cost to replace the two Air Force One jets would be «more than $ 4 billion,» and he demanded that the order be canceled.

That's one - third at a time when more and more companies demand and value data literacy in their employees — and 76 % of employees report they are working with a higher volume of data today compared to three years ago.

At the same time, employers in some industries paid markedly more to keep the most in - demand talent from leaving, most noticeably among younger Millennials and Gen Z. Consider: While all U.S. employees who stayed put in the first three months of 2016 saw an average raise that works out to 4.6 % annually, the 24 - and - younger age group almost doubled that, at 9.1 At the same time, employers in some industries paid markedly more to keep the most in - demand talent from leaving, most noticeably among younger Millennials and Gen Z. Consider: While all U.S. employees who stayed put in the first three months of 2016 saw an average raise that works out to 4.6 % annually, the 24 - and - younger age group almost doubled that, at 9.1 at 9.1 %.

Walking with that requisite tension in place demands tremendous balance and situational awareness at all times.

The recall, which could cost the two firms hundreds of millions of dollar each, revives quality concerns at a time when Hyundai (hymtf) and Kia (kimtf) face a sharp drop in China sales and sluggish demand in the United States and South Korea.

There are several reasons why passport demand is at an all - time high, for both applications and renewals — it was predicted years ago that 2018 would see the demand peak.

At the same time, our test marketing was spreading and, in total, we identified three industries that our app would work perfectly for, easily generating a high demand in all of them.

DesRosiers also believes the federal government is failing to invest sufficiently in research and development, and this at a time when the U.S. has set highly aggressive fuel efficiency targets that demand much more innovation.

Prioritizing these uses over less technically demanding ones... serves particularized needs at certain times without sacrificing good Internet service to all.

The duo would typically demanded 30 takes or more per - scene and seemed unsure what they wanted at times.

The report states that freelance contractors are «often unsure at any given time whether their services will be in demand.»

Sure, the demand for Bitcoin is colossal at this point in time.

There are plenty of additional examples and there's not a business around that won't do far better by adapting its space to accommodate all these variable demands and — at the same time — adapts its sales approach to each customer's specific goals.

Students are generally short of money and have no lack of other demands on their time (though, let's be honest, plenty of college kids aren't exactly getting up at the crack of dawn to hit the books or spending every waking hour working).

Some 3.2 million Americans work at least part time for an on - demand service; for about a fifth of them, it's the primary source of income.

Frank Del Rio, president and CEO of Norwegian, cited four main reasons for revising its guidance, including «continued weak demand from our core North American consumer for European sailings at a time when half of our fleet is deployed in the region, including eight of our highest yielding ships.»

Nonetheless, she says, employers are not demanding employees work at home or during family time; people do it to themselves.

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.

Uber users have complained for years about «surge pricing,» which causes fares to skyrocket at times of peak demand, like rush hour and during heavy storms.

But wood - first regulations at best help boost demand in specific areas for a limited time period, says Finn Poschmann, vice-president of research at the C. D. Howe Institute.

The demand woes are essentially tied to three main factors: Across the industry, retailers still had to unload food shipments from the fourth quarter, resulting in some delayed ordering at the start of 2017; executives also blamed a delay in tax refunds for hurting consumer demand during the quarter; and then there was a shift in the timing for Easter — the holiday landed in March for 2016 but April this year.

A mild winter led to swelling distillate stockpiles, resulting in a rare winter occurrence where heating oil traded at a discount to gasoline, catching refiners off - guard at a time when they typically increase distillate production to meet high demand for heating oil.