Sentences with phrase «direct impact of issues»

Measuring the direct impact of issues that are moving through personal email and social networking sites remains an obstacle.

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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.

Sponsoring a C.D. Howe Event enables the Institute to raise the profile of the issues that have a direct impact on Canada's economic growth.

«We will explain how shareholder proposals on environmental, social, and corporate governance matters often raise issues with a direct impact on long - term shareholder value (e.g., effective management of climate change risk or encouraging stronger board oversight and independence).

It also said 37 of those incidents related to issues where there was no direct animal welfare impact «but instead were problems with control, traceability or auditing arrangements».

Each committee deals with a range of issues that have a direct impact on the beverages industry.

As someone who has been writing about and following the concussion issue for many years, and as the producer and director of the new high school football concussion documentary, «The Smartest Team: Making High School Football Safer», I have been in the unique position of having direct, first - hand experience with with all football helmets and helmet impact sensor technology, and of having addressed the issue of whether the addition of such sensors to a football helmet would likely void the NOCSAE certification and manufacturer's warranty.

This is an issue of national significance that strikes at the heart of our national psyche and has a direct and immediate impact on thousands of our residents.

He has also worked on housing and regeneration issues, analysing the direct and indirect impacts and drivers of city housing markets across the country, and led research evaluating how cities can foster relations between universities and high growth firms, and capitalise on opportunities in the low carbon economy.

Arguably, waiving these limits would have a more direct impact on the 2006 elections than the curtailing of large - dollar donations from individuals to various 527 issue groups.

«Just as leaders in Michigan rightly directed the conversation to Flint in their hour of need, I am urging that we pivot the physical venue to a site like the Brownsville Recreation Center and subsequently focus the discussion matter to solutions for issues impacting historically disenfranchised communities of color,» Adams said.

«The environmental justice issues facing Native American communities range from direct environmental, public health, cultural and sacred sites impacts, to lack of meaningful involvement and fair treatment in the governmental decision - making processes,» according to an emailed response by the EPA's press office.

These systems are important for understanding the past and planning for the future due to their potential for direct impact on very current issues such as food security and the sustainability of human settlement in particular areas.»

In the retail and food sector, Apprentices can be beneficial and can have a direct impact on some of the key issues that affect the industry.

The president of Indiana's largest teachers union issued a statement saying the increase in voucher enrollment means fewer dollars for public schools, which has a direct impact on the depth of public school programs.

This NPRM is also issued toward fulfillment of a statutory mandate set forth in the «Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act» (July 6, 2012), directing the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule amending FMVSS No. 213 to improve the protection of children seated in child restraint systems during side impacts.

Enjoy direct access to industry experts, gain valuable insight into a host of business issues and make valuable networking connections that will impact your company immediately.

While the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association understands the issue of an overburdened shelter system and supports any action that promotes compassionate care of animals, including responsible breeding practices, the proposed Companion Animal and Consumer Protection ordinance under consideration by Cook County has a direct impact on the pets, the pet owners, consumers, and the small businesses in Cook County.

The artist and philosopher Adrian Piper's direct and subtly intellectual approach to unpacking the tangled issues of race, gender, identity, and belonging has inspired a generation of socially - conscious artists across all media, although her impact is just now being fully recognized: she was the recipient of the Golden Lion for best artist at this year's Venice Biennale, and MoMA has recently announced plans for, in the words of Robin Pogrebin in the New York Times, «the most comprehensive exhibition to date on the conceptual artist,» set to open in 2018.

Interestingly, Hoerling immediately raises the climate policy issue (stating that mitigation efforts would not prevent extremes) and even denounces our Perspective as «policy - direct», even though we do not even mention policy — it is simply not the topic of our article, we exclusively discuss scientific questions and we point out at the outset that societal impacts and possible policy strategies are discussed in the SREX.

We think the direct and adverse impacts from industrial wind power on wind farm neighbours to be an issue of fairness and human rights.

There followed three days of discussions among the attendees who were divided into 5 roundtables each with a particular issue at hand: 1) social impacts of climate change; 2) Climate Ethics: responsibilities and respective capabilities; 3) Social participation in decision - making; 4) Fighting climate change: direct actions for transformation; 5) Responsibilities North - South: Northern commitments to strengthen action in the South.

Better yet would be to debate an energy policy for the USA, including opening up exploratory oil and gas drilling including shale deposits, limiting the exponential growth of regulations currently stifling new exploration, ending the EPA regulatory war on coal, reactivating the Keystone pipeline, etc.; these issues have direct impact on American jobs and future energy independence, both of which are more important issues for US voters (and presidential candidates) than any «climate» debate.

Todd Wynn, who directs ALEC's energy, environment and agriculture task force, said the group decided to take up the issue because some of its members are worried about the mandates» «impacts on their state's economies and their constituents.»

A National Park Service directive, issued Wednesday (December 14), will let parks halt plastic water bottle sales as long as a regional director signs off on a «rigorous impact analysis» of such factors as cost to concessionaires, signage directing visitors to filling stations, and the health implications of thirsty tourists who might drink from «surface water sources with potential exposure to disease.»

If you looked at the direct impact on environment and social issues, you could see a lot of negatives about the Olympics in general.

Independent green energy retailer Good Energy, have argued that the direct cuts in tariff levels for PV may not actually be the biggest issue in term of slowing PV growth - the proposal to limit FiTs to buildings reaching a high set level of energy efficiency (above «C») could have even more impacts.

In addition though, more direct consideration of the issue of access to legal services should mean that the current licensing requirements are assessed for the extent to which they positively or negatively impact access to legal services.

It's important to point out those rulings don't have any direct impact here in Indiana, though courts do look to other jurisdictions that have weighed similar matters when considering issues of first impression, so it's plausible those decisions could become relevant.

The Tribunal also took issue with HPARB's treatment of the complainant's allegation that the notations on the conditional certificates violated the Code, as HPARB dismissed the allegation as failing to make out any direct discrimination, but failed to address this allegation as one of adverse impact discrimination (¶ 48).

Please review my enclosed resume and issue me an interview appointment which will enable me to establish and communicate the direct impact I can make at Heaven resorts in capacity of a hospitality sales manager.

Midwest Steel Blanking (Lombard, IL) 07/2004 — 08/2008 Director of Operations • Oversaw daily operations and management of 40 employees including 2 project managers • Served as an advisor to the President on all critical and strategic issues • Led presentations to banks, governmental agencies, potential investors, and large volume customers • Oversaw production, maintenance, quality control, and all other dealings with all outside vendors • Negotiated all insurance policies and contracts concerning account receivables and insurance related claims • Developed the ISO 9000 quality manual and OSHA safety awareness programs, training, and documentation • Trained future managers of the company in professional skills, managerial decision making, and business communications • Designed and implemented a new inventory control systems for managing raw - material and finished - goods • Ensured cost control limiting the direct expenses incurred and indirect impacts such as inefficiencies, downtime, and waste • Over a 3 year period, reduced the account receivables insurance premium from $ 55K to $ 13K / year • Renegotiated all other insurance contracts for better coverage and reduced premiums by 20 % • Reduced «outside parts manufacturing» cost by 50 % • Maintained the cost of all supplies at the 2004 levels • Instituted production reporting and operational data analyses for decision making • Reduced down time by 60 %, overall operation's cost by 4.5 %, and scrap generation by 3 % • Developed ISO 9001 quality manuals and handled external annual audits • Introduced safety procedures and training programs

Direct impacts upon brain growth such as brain structure and function and indirect mechanisms including co-morbid mental health issues and substance use, are likely to contribute, and argue for interventions directed across the range of risk factors.

«Unfortunately, what's going on is a bunch of issues that don't have a direct impact on these companies, but the mortgage market and bad loans are a macro thing that everyone will think about for a while,» Moore says.

Real estate issues have risen to the forefront as firms realize that real estate has a direct impact on the bottom line of a company's profit - and - loss (P&L) statement.

Annually, NAHREP reevaluates its position on a number of key policy issues which have a direct impact on the association's ability to accomplish its mission.

Annually, NAHREP evaluates its position on a number of key policy issues which have a direct impact on the association's ability to accomplish its mission of sustainable Hispanic homeownership.

First - Time Homebuyer Savings Account Program Study (S. 7316 — Little / A.9039 — Ramos) Status: Passed Senate / Assembly Ways and Means Governor Cuomo's 2017 Approval Memo for the NY First Home bill directed the State Legislature to pass additional legislation requiring the Division of Housing and Community Renewal, in consultation with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and the State of New York Mortgage Authority to issue a feasibility and economic impact report on the implementation of a first - time homebuyer savings account in New York State.