Having a target, or milestones, to reach becomes
critical in your ability to achieve more.
Smith says the closet — which quickly grew from a few dresses to hundreds, plus menswear for the boys, and graduation caps and gowns for seniors — «almost happened by accident» and that community support has been
critical in her ability to serve the students.
Not exact matches
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.
«Oakland's ongoing commitment to this issue has been
critical in creating an environment conducive to our
ability to grow the Hood Incubator model,» Ifedigbo continues.
In almost all businesses, the ability to work in this type of environment is critical for success, and it needs to start from the to
In almost all businesses, the
ability to work
in this type of environment is critical for success, and it needs to start from the to
in this type of environment is
critical for success, and it needs to start from the top.
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.
But then the question of how you and your people handle those highs will be just as
critical as your
ability to handle bumps
in the road and hard times that also come with the territory.
In fact, 76 % of top salespeople said that social selling tools are «
critical» or «extremely
critical» to their
ability to close deals, compared to 59 % of all respondents.
As users wave the cane from left to right when they walk, the ultrasonic beams bounce off of and identify obstacles
in the user's path, particularly above knee height, a
critical ability that old - school guide canes annoyingly don't have.
«The
critical factor
in my determination was this: moving forward with this project would significantly undermine our
ability to continue leading the world
in combating climate change,» Kerry wrote.
(2) It's
critical to develop the
ability to continually learn and then to constantly re-learn the essential skills
in your business and to expand those skill sets as well.
Having the
ability to create that kind of content — and the strategy to tie it to your written content for your blog and outside publications — will be
critical for brands
in 2018.
«We share the belief of our counterparts at 21st Century Fox that extending his tenure is
in the best interests of our company and our shareholders, and will be
critical to Disney's
ability to effectively drive long - term value from this extraordinary acquisition.»
In other words, this series of experiments proved that the ability to delay gratification was critical for success in lif
In other words, this series of experiments proved that the
ability to delay gratification was
critical for success
in lif
in life.
Russia might be tapping into millions of home or small business computers and other devices to gain the
ability to use them later
in a coordinated attack on government computers or
critical infrastructure, the officials said.
However, recent contractions
in borrowing have limited the
ability of small businesses to play this
critical role.
«Given the substantial amounts of taxpayer dollars that will be invested
in Puerto Rico for rebuilding after Hurricane Maria, these findings raise grave concerns about PREPA's
ability to competently negotiate, manage, and implement
critical infrastructure projects without significant independent oversight,» they wrote
in a memo Monday to committee chair Rep. Rob Bishop (R - UT).
«The Commerce Department was correct
in concluding that surging imports impair our national security by limiting the
ability of our domestic steel industry to supply national defense and
critical infrastructure needs, and the president is taking the appropriate response to this threat,» Wilcox said.
One
critical part of the proposed merger is Grab's potential
ability to pick up an estimated 500 Uber employees
in the region.
Following a period of irrational confidence
in progress and human
abilities, some sectors of society are now adopting a more
critical approach.
Your ideas might be big, however your
ability to present all that information
in a coherent «story» that grabs the attention of the investors, along with informing them about the
critical information they need to know to make their decision is the most crucial element
in the startup journey.
We are convinced that blockchain technology has the
ability to transform not only financial services but also other industries... We value Blockstream's open source approach and its sidechain technology, which will allow interoperability between different chains and provide
critical long - term success
in this sector.
He joined the cryptocurrency revolution
in 2011, and believes it has the
ability to change the way societies distribute wealth, enforce contracts, and share
critical information with their citizens.
His indubitable
abilities and deep connections with key stakeholders
in these two
critical markets made him the natural choice for JLL.
This coupled with broader, more immediate access to the diverse talent and unique capabilities across the Seattle - based Support Center, will enhance our
ability to innovate
in the tea category, up - level the customer experience and deliver growth for this
critical business to the Company.»
«It is
critical to strengthen our
ability to commercialize the substantial public investment
in academic research to benefit the health and economic future of Canadians,» said Dr. John Evans, Chair of the MaRS Board of Directors.
In addition, they offer the
ability to accelerate your death benefit if you contract a chronic,
critical or terminal illness.
«The
ability to manage and run business -
critical technology at scale
in an agile and adaptive ecosystem has become fundamental to our firm.
By the time we went back to the studio to record our second album, we had regained a bit of confidence
in our musical
abilities, but we were still unsure if we could wade through the
critical recording atmosphere on our own.
Surprisingly, having a smaller workforce and fewer resources may actually give you an enhanced
ability to succeed
in a competitive environment, as you'll have less management responsibilities and more time to focus on mission -
critical aspects like outreach and product / service improvement.
However, if you believe
in things beyond our
ability to detect then you are definitely not a
critical thinker, or a skeptic.
Pier Giorgio Frassati) sold to the more pliant Giovanni Agnelli) the
ability of America's papers to scream doubt
in their headlines and offer
critical analysis on their op - ed pages» and the government's tolerance of same» were a reassuring balm to Antonina; if there was a depression, and everyone was struggling, at least she could trust the government, because the constitutionally protected press existed as a «fourth estate»» a citizens» check and balance against governmental excess.
Conversely, does the specific way
in which this school «has to do with God» have the effect of minimizing the role of the disciplines and their
ability to nurture
in learners» capacities for independent and rigorous
critical thinking?
Some concern
abilities and capacities that are normally acquired, as
in classical paideia, through the practice of
critical and dialectical discussion of texts.
Beyond that, Zevon had an uncanny
ability to measure his generation
in friendly but
critical ways.
Critical thinking is one of the better habits I picked up
in higher education, along with an awareness of my own ignorance, an appreciation for the humanities, and the
ability to cook an entire meal using only a hot pot and the expired contents of a communal fridge.
The
ability to reason,
in the philosophical sense of thinking critically about one's beliefs, develops only if a man keeps
critical company so that a critic is incorporated
in his own consciousness.
People need to cultivate the
ability to stand back enough to gain aesthetic and intellectual «distance» between themselves and what they see
in the media, and then, from a
critical perspective informed by their own faith, look at what the media are doing and saying.
«I don't think it's a question of right or wrong so much as I think it is of the
ability to raise
critical questions, to try and develop new understandings of the theological tradition and
in this case of the moral tradition.»
When someone lacks the intellectual
ability to apply
critical thinking to ALL aspects of life, religious included, then Humanity as a whole is one step further behind
in acheiving practical solutions to our problems.
Jones hints that living
in the mystery of the Triune God engenders an
ability to tolerate complexity, a taste for «polyphonic dialogue,»
critical reflective thought, and a willingness to submit one's judgments to the fellowship of believers.
Promoting a brittle presentmindedness, the idea of progress weakens «the inclination to make intelligent provision for the future, and nostalgia, its ideological twin, undermines the
ability to make intelligent use of the past» Distinguishing carefully between nostalgia and an appropriately
critical historic memory, Lasch laments the ways
in which — driven by progress, even driven a bit mad by it — we can do no better than issue a «communitarian counterpoint» to attempt to right the balance and to retain, at least here and there, smidgens of civic virtue.
«It has become increasingly important for companies to have a printing solution that can both handle color labeling requirements while optimizing print performance to meet demands for mission
critical label printing,» said Andy Scherz, senior product manager, commercial label printers, Epson America, Inc. «By collaborating with Loftware, the industry leader
in enterprise labeling, we are able to provide customers with the
ability to drive Epson printers natively to support all of their increasing color labeling demands.»
In recent years, we also realized that a critical piece to getting the most out of marketing investments is our ability to leverage greater personalization throughout the year — an advantage in our now third year running our Super Bowl spo
In recent years, we also realized that a
critical piece to getting the most out of marketing investments is our
ability to leverage greater personalization throughout the year — an advantage
in our now third year running our Super Bowl spo
in our now third year running our Super Bowl spot.
WILMINGTON, Del., May 19, 2015 —
In a world where many cost - conscious consumers buy food in bulk, the ability to confidently re-close the package to keep food fresh is critical to prevent food wast
In a world where many cost - conscious consumers buy food
in bulk, the ability to confidently re-close the package to keep food fresh is critical to prevent food wast
in bulk, the
ability to confidently re-close the package to keep food fresh is
critical to prevent food waste.
As Mr Scott addressed Coles» management and staff
in Melbourne on Monday, analysts and investors said Coles» capital structure and balance sheet would be
critical to its
ability to prosper.
As people age, their bodies gradually loses their
ability to produce
critical amino acids — the essential proteins needed for energy production, immune actions and protein buildup
in the muscle.
«The facility is
critical to our
ability to deliver quality wines and packaging innovation to the major retailers
in the UK and our customers across Europe.»
All three of them have a unique
ability to assert themselves
in critical times for their teams.