Sentences with phrase «challenging issues related»

Laura Tamblyn Watts will deliver the keynote address, highlighting the many ways which technology and aging are linked with elder abuse, including challenging issues related to privacy, ownership of data, machine learning, and cyber-bullying.

«There are important and challenging issues related to genetics and population groups that we must recognize,» Mr. Bonham said.

«Reaching out to diverse communities, so that we may all share the benefits of genomic research, is an important component of NHGRI's mission,» said NHGRI Director Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D. «I look forward to Mr. Bonham's assistance as we tackle the challenging issues related to reducing, and ultimately eliminating, health disparities.»

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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.

Bitcoin tumbled probably the most since July after China's central financial institution mentioned preliminary coin offerings are illegal and asked all related fundraising activity to be halted immediately, issuing the strongest regulatory challenge to this point to the burgeoning marketplace for digital token sales.

Interviewed by Theresa Tedesco of the National Post for a story relating to shortening CEO tenures and the issues and challenges facing the corner office, September 26, 2011.

The churches have failed to see that the challenge of world hunger (and the whole complex of related peace, liberation and development issues) constitutes a theological crisis for the church as well as a political, social and economic crisis for the world.

I know that lots of you also eat and live this way, as you too are living with illness or continuous health related issues, so I wanted to share a bit more about my journey, because it's so important to talk about it and not feel alone in our challenges.

Moses and Paul Obeid have filed an application (NSD490 / 2014) in the Federal Court challenging s 155 notices issued to them by the ACCC as part of the ACCC's investigation into alleged cartel conduct relating to the 2009 tender process for an exploration mining licence over the Mount Penny coal tenement in the Bylong Valley.

Any issues or challenges relating to the arbitrators» jurisdiction and arbitrability to the arbitrator will be governed by Rule 11 (C) of the JAMS Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures.

According to Wendy Burdo - Hartman, a neurodevelopmental pediatrician at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, these challenges include learning disabilities, trouble paying attention, impulsivity, and sensory issues related to loud noises, bright lights, and touch.

These screenings are usually offered to help give parents the chance to address any physical or cognitive related issues that could make school challenging for a kindergartener while also checking what the incoming group of kindergarteners already knows.

The social stigma of breastfeeding in black communities is still higher - largely due to issues related to historic challenges of breastfeeding and the lack of support black women have received to persist in breastfeeding.

Other issues in children adopted from institutions and / or from traumatic backgrounds: The adoption community and related specialists have done extensive research and developed reams of information on language acquisition, developmental delays, learning differences, behavioral issues, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and other challenges that some of these children can face.

At Amador Valley, the school is engaging in a Stanford University - based program, «Challenge Success,» to look at issues related to stress, including cheating, and come up with plans to remedy them.

This two - day event, held in Washington, D.C., challenges an international audience of policymakers, Internet industry leaders, educators, legislators, authors, law enforcement, Internet safety advocates, teachers and technologists to explore the science and health issues related to children and the Internet: How can we find balance in our hyper - connected lives?

HFA is designed for parents facing challenges such as single parenthood; low income; childhood history of abuse and other adverse child experiences; and current or previous issues related to substance abuse, mental health issues, and / or domestic violence.

«When a child with no prior behavioral issues demonstrates challenging emotions, I start asking questions relating to the child's physical and chemical stressors,»

A smaller number of studies have examined home visitation programs» identification of maternal depression, 9,11 and challenges related to programs» identification and response.13, 14 In recognition of the prevalence of maternal depression and home visiting programs» limited response to this issue, interventions aimed at preventing and treating maternal depression have been developed.

Related: 5 of the Hardest Things Parents Face: How to Handle the Most Challenging Parenting Issues

«When a child with no prior behavioral issues demonstrates challenging emotions, I start asking questions relating to the child's physical and chemical stressors,» she says.

You can discuss fussy babies, bathing challenges (luckily kid # 3 still likes the tub), teething, sleep trouble, and skin related issues.

Other key issues facing our community involve addressing substance abuse - related challenges, reducing the number of derelict properties, improving current town buildings and spurring economic growth.

The most difficult issue for Miliband, in relating to Compass politics, is how far he can challenge markets in a globalised age.

Earlier today we wrote about how two of the candidates vying for the GOP nomination to challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand were sniping over the issue, with lawyer Wendy Long accusing GOP chair Ed Cox of using the issue to buck the campaign of Congressman Bob Turner, and Mr. Turner's spokesman Bill O'Reilly — who, it should be noted is related to Mr. Buckley — tweeting that the Long campaign is residing in «Bizzaroland.»

It added that the board had taken stock of all the challenges that were recorded during the 2016 exercise, especially CBT centre - related issues.

By providing issue briefs and links to useful resources on key issues related to this topic, this website aims to aid scientists, policy makers, and the general public as they struggle to meet this challenge.

This collection of essays addresses several issues and challenges for archivists and records managers, including some practical ones and more difficult ones related to recordkeeping and public policy.

But issues related to flat or declining funding are jeopardizing the country's leadership and creating challenges in maintaining long - term ocean - related climate observations, the report says.

In the face of these challenges in public understanding, the new report released at the AAAS meeting showed that 87 percent of scientists say they should take an active role in public policy debates about issues related to science and technology.

«Research on 9 / 11 - related PTSD has challenged the ways in which mental health researchers assess exposure to trauma,» Yuval Neria, of Columbia University's psychiatry and epidemiology departments, and his colleagues wrote in a new paper published in the September issue of American Psychologist.

The global community is generally improving on a number of issues, such as health outcomes related to drinking water and sanitation and protection of marine ecosystems, while on other issues significant challenges remain.

In a study to be published in the July issue of the journal Current Opinion in HIV and AIDS, Dr. Rourke noted that aging for people with HIV may be more challenging than for the general population because of HIV - related stigma, loss of friends and social networks, and the detrimental health effects of the virus and medications taken to combat the virus.

«The scope of our feasibility review will be broader and focus on questions and issues related to whether the overall recovery of the red wolf in the wild is truly attainable in light of the challenges identified in the Institute's evaluation,» according to a statement.

This year, organizers issued a climate - related challenge: «Resolved: Adaptation should be the most urgent response to climate change.»

Gene drives have the potential to address public health threats, conservation - related issues, agricultural pests, and other challenges.

The challenges tied to addressing the intricate related issues will therefore inevitably rise.

The aim of the Brain Challenge is to tackle major brain - related issues through a multidisciplinary, collaborative and translational approach.

The conferences have focused on international ocean affairs with topics ranging from arms control, and monitoring and surveillance in the oceans to management and conservation of marine resources; the feasibility of common shipping lines or on ocean development tax; and more recently on emerging issues and challenges presented by climate change, coastal cities and ocean related hazards.

issues related to energy subsidy reform and the challenges faced by policymakers, who must find ways to reduce direct energy subsidies without undermining domestic political support.

Guidance is often given from the Records to help the soul accomplish its true mission and its goals in this lifetime, and many times, past life issues related to current life challenges will come up to be understood and cleared.

Find out about the effects of infection, as well as other health related issues involving the adrenals, blood sugar and stress making menopause a more challenging experience than it already is.

As part of a multi-year endowment from PCOS Diva, the nonprofit organization PCOS Challenge, Inc. will be offering grants of up to $ 500 to help women and girls struggling with hair and skin issues related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

As obesity predictions continue to climb (estimated at 42 — 51 % by 2030), where one in every six dollars will be spent on obesity - related issues, it will become one of our greatest economic and health challenges over the next 20 years (1, 5).

I want you to understand that those of us who are predisposed to digestive challenges (my brother has crohn's and a few of my relatives passed away due to stomach related issues which lead to severe malnutrition and depression yielding suicide...) that we do not absorb things properly from our food.

For many women our reproductive years can be filled with frustrations; infertility, miscarriage and health challenges related to pregnancy such as gestational diabetes and high blood pressure.Often times there are issues that may need to be corrected with conventional treatments; conditions such as scarring to the fallopian tubes.

Though an endowment from PCOS Diva, PCOS Challenge provides grants for women and girls with PCOS struggling with hair and skin issues related to the condition.

Brain Balance constructs a comprehensive, personal plan to address a child's challenges related to academic, social and behavioral issues.

I can definitely relate to the big booty issue and I have big hips, so yes at times its a challenge.

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