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M&A activity — as revenue growth stays challenged — has been feverish, and the announcement of talks between Pfizer (PFE) and Allergan (AGN) is reminiscent of deals such as AOL / Time Warner in 2000 and RBS / ABN - AMRO in 2007, blockbusters in market leading sectors which were followed by major market tops.

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 personSuch 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 personsuch 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 personsuch 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.

We offer services to help overcome these challenges, including planned activities such as laboratory chemical packing and routine tank cleaning and removal.

One of the biggest challenges facing financial institutions is the need to prevent their systems being used to transfer funds for criminal activity such as the drugs trade or terrorism.

Many companies are engaging in corporate challenges, such as bike to work day, wellness competitions, community service events, and other activities to help build a sense of teamwork and togetherness.

Offline event is one among all such activities which is emerging as the best platform to market, network and keep customers engaged but with certain inevitable inherited challenges.

In a time when the richness of play (from recreational activity to the arts) is available to an increasing number of Americans, and when some are finding sources of pleasure, meaning, and power within such experiences, Christian theology is being challenged to reassess its suspicions of play.

For example, native beliefs and practices, which exclude persons on the basis of caste, race, color, and gender, are not reflective of the presence and activity of God as revealed by Jesus, whereas symbols, rites, and religious motifs that challenge such exclusions are in continuity with the transformation characteristic of the God dynamic expressed in Jesus.

Aside from a few early hypocritical denunciations of the religious right (and occasional critiques of anti-abortion activists), the Jewish community as a whole has not challenged such activity, even when it disagrees with the substance of what is said.

Youngstrom also suggests learning to challenge negative thinking patterns and calming yourself through a variety of activities, such as shooting hoops, running or other exercise, deep breathing, or arts and crafts.

Even basic activities such as going to the bathroom can become a challenge for many parents.

Enjoy winter activities such as sledding or snowshoeing on their grounds, challenge each other to a game of bowling in their private bowling alley or sweat it out at their state - of - the - art fitness center.

In addition to the serious psychological and behavioral issues just mentioned, young people are also at risk for reproductive challenges such as prepubescent menstrual cycles, premature sexual activity, unwanted teen pregnancy, single or repeated abortions, single parenthood, and / or giving birth to an unwanted child.

The advocacy manager of Challenging Heights, David Kofi Awusi in an interview with the media said, the organisation was established to rescue children from such activities and make sure they receive adequate education.

Although citizenship - stripping is morally repugnant and ethically suspect, the Home Office will no doubt hide behind the little - noticed 2002 law that permit such activities in the name of national security — at least until a robust legal challenge is launched.

Adapt your lesson plan to do a brief group activity, suggests Frederick, such as starting and ending lectures with a few minutes for the students to discuss a challenging question with a neighbor.

Such activities offer academic scientists great opportunities to apply their expertise to real - world challenges, impacting human health more directly, learning how business works, and even improving their financial situations.

According to Professor Chalder, «Our results suggest that fearful beliefs can be changed by directly challenging such beliefs (as in CBT) or by simple behaviour change with a graded approach to the avoided activity (as in GET).

Nor is it obvious how grand a grand challenge can be, such as in space exploration: «You can start this kind of activity with small robotic projects, but at some point it doesn't scale up very well,» says Howard McCurdy, a space historian and public policy professor at American University in Washington, D.C. «Nobody knows where the limit is.»

Such disorders significantly challenge an individual's ability to conduct daily activities and function normally in society.

However, since such preparation consists of a variable mixture of compounds containing from 4 to 10 biguanide groups, endowed with intractable activities, its development will be challenging.

«It's a monumentally complicated challenge to try to discover things in your DNA that affect the brain because the two types of data are very different and there are so many things that can affect your brain, such as diet, education, and physical activity.

Opportunities include: the bi-weekly IACS seminar series, the annual winter ComputeFest activities, such as the IACS annual symposium, student computational challenge and workshops, and through courses in applied computation, both lecture style and project - based.

The Harvard Business Review urges people who wish to stay cognitively fit to engage in challenging activities, such as studying a new language, learning to paint or taking lessons on a new musical instrument.

For the project, it was designed to prevent boredom by constantly switching out the scheduled activities such as body awareness routines, core stability / flexibility sessions, circuit training, team - building challenges, and modified sports and games.

In other words, aerobic activities and those involving resistance or strength building, such as a moderately challenging yoga practice, would provide the greatest benefit help for depression.

Without this coordination, it may be challenging for children to complete everyday activities such as copying from a white board in their classroom...» — Sprouts Child Development Intiative

Leisure activities that are mentally challenging also protect the memory, such as bridge, crossword puzzles, chess, and real - time - strategy video games.

It may also be that the body struggles to resume normal, healthy function because of on - going mediators or perpetuators such as stressful life events (e.g. relationship or work - related challenges, financial difficulties, loss of a loved one), a poor diet or a particular nutrient deficiency, insufficient physical activity or relaxation, poor sleep quality, smoking, too much drink or other unhealthy habits.

Citing the ripple effect of terrorist activity and other forms of geopolitical instability in markets such as the Middle East, Russia and the CIS countries, López acknowledges that there will be challenges facing the Spanish fast fashion brand in 2017.

Unless you're a celebrity with a stylist on speed dial, you probably are challenged sometimes to rush from a busy day at work to after - hours activities, such as cocktails and dinners, without a whole lot of time (or help) to change up your look.

The large growth in speed dating sites and partnership activities in big places such as Ones during the current economic crisis has left many viewers questioning if there is a link between a more unique need to uncover a lover when the economic crisis causes times to get challenging.

Allow students to practice teamwork skills in low - stakes activities such as games, physical activities, and challenges to build or make something.

GCSE Business lesson: Questions to be asked For the Edexcel Exam board This PowerPoint could be used as a full lesson and includes attached activities, challenging and thoughtful questions, learning objectives and embedded URL links where appropriate and tasks / information for students to use to learn about issues relating to Questions to be asked These resources work well with other popular Business Resources such as: What is Enterprise?

This resource could be used as a full lesson and includes attached activities, challenging and thoughtful questions, learning objectives and embedded URL links where appropriate and tasks / information for students to use to learn about issues relating to macroeconomics and microeconomics These resources work well with other popular Economics Resources such as: Microeconomics Exam Paper Price Determination of Ticket Prices The UK Housing Market The Price Mechanism Cross Elasticity of Demand (XED) Demand Activities Price Elasticity of Supply (PES) Economics Essay Feedback Proforma Demand Minimactivities, challenging and thoughtful questions, learning objectives and embedded URL links where appropriate and tasks / information for students to use to learn about issues relating to macroeconomics and microeconomics These resources work well with other popular Economics Resources such as: Microeconomics Exam Paper Price Determination of Ticket Prices The UK Housing Market The Price Mechanism Cross Elasticity of Demand (XED) Demand Activities Price Elasticity of Supply (PES) Economics Essay Feedback Proforma Demand MinimActivities Price Elasticity of Supply (PES) Economics Essay Feedback Proforma Demand Minimum Pricing

According to Eric Schmidt's, the chief executive, statement, the company would become the leader of the Chinese internet market despite the challenges, such as censorship issues and fierce competition from the largest home - grown rival called Baidu.com.What is more, Google's Vice President and «Chief Internet Evangelist», Vint Cerf, supported the company's decision to expand its activities in China, although it should have complied with the Chinese government's demands to censor information.

There is also a star shaped target which is a «take it further» activity, such as our challenge cards, aimed at high level learners.

As such, I thought it would be an apt name for an online endeavor which aims to challenge students toward intellectual excellence through competitive activity.

There, teachers are trained to focus on preliteracy instruction, a combination of activities that explicitly emphasize the sound system of the language, such as rhyming, and other phonological challenges (for example, «What is the word «bus» without the «b» sound?»)

Designing a space to accommodate such a wide range of activities is a challenging process.

This is further boosted if schools also participate in activities such as the Lego Challenge and Games Britannia.

Activities should be low - stakes and even playful, such as relay races that require teamwork, puzzles that require everyone's contribution to solve, or team drawing or construction tasks such as the popular Marshmallow Challenge.

This is a result of activities to raise aspirations such as the «Sky High Challenge» question set in all lessons».

The challenge is particularly testing when it comes to «live» events such as webinars, online group discussions, and other activities where international students will have to speak - up in their second language while watched by people they do not know.

Service activities often challenge students and, provided they are not overwhelming, these challenges render such activities both intellectually and emotionally engaging.

countering the decline of physical activity between primary and secondary school by providing safe and supervised adventure - focused activities in secondary schools, such as indoor climbing structures, low ropes courses or hiking groups) and modern sporting facilities (such as running tracks, fitness / exercise / gymnastic facilities) to challenge students» movement capabilities

Alumni participation in challenging extracurricular activities in middle school, as defined by the state — this could include individual or team achievement in various competitions such as robotics competitions, math leagues, juried music festivals, art competitions, etc..

Activities, such as Blackout Poetry, STEM Challenges and others, can help students to collaborate and think critically while also learning about their classmates.

The activities can be used for whole class discussions, group work or individual challenges and can be part of a lesson, homework challenges, or a standalone alone activity such as settling children down after play.

Future researchers will need to address the challenge, finding meaningful ways to document student achievement while documenting formative measures of progress such as parents» understanding of instructional goals, teachers» priorities and their practice, teacher understanding, and surface - level changes in materials and activities.