Sentences with phrase «from weather risk»

Does renters insurance in Oregon protect you from weather risk?

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Gum chewing is forbidden and caning a risk, but the tiny island nation wins high marks from expats for ease of living, pleasant weather and safe, affordable street food.

Soon after, concerns about liquidity and asset quality put many other institutions at risk, including Bank of America and Citigroup, which took billions in loans from the government to weather the chaos.

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.

Hurricane Irma, for its part, spotlighted another kind of housing risk — the low - quality homes and trailers where many poor Floridians live, which offer little protection from extreme weather events.

With risks ranging from extreme weather, water shortage, and unsustainable urbanisation to non-communicable disease, youth unemployment, and the global food crisis, we recommend you consult all three Global Opportunity Reports and seek out the risk areas most relevant for you.

This implies that risks are not too big or overarching (like resource scarcity, rising levels of atmospheric CO2, or global warming) but are more focused e.g. extreme weather, increased greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture or from energy use, or a lack of fresh water.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to: changes in consumer discretionary spending; our eCommerce platform not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the streamlining of the Company's vendor base and execution of the Company's new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the amount that we invest in strategic transactions and the timing and success of those investments; the integration of strategic acquisitions being more difficult, time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn; changes in the competitive market and competition amongst retailers; changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns and our ability to identify new trends and have the right trending products in our stores and on our website; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and regulations, including those changing tax rates and imposing new taxes and surcharges; limitations on the availability of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including issues caused by high volumes of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled company.

Main message being, the further we've moved away from appropriate fair valuation in any market cycle, the more susceptible we are to risk when shorter term «weather conditions» (liquidity and trend) change.

A number of factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those indicated by such forward - looking statements, including but not limited to, (1) our ability to open new restaurants and food and beverage locations in current and additional markets, grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with suppliers and obtain adequate supply of products and retain our key employees; (2) factors beyond our control that affect the number and timing of new restaurant openings, including weather conditions and factors under the control of landlords, contractors and regulatory and / or licensing authorities; (3) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (4) the possibility that the Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and / or competitive factors; and (5) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10 - K filed on March 30, 2016 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10 - Q filed on August 15, 2016.

Officials from some of the 115 municipalities that are part of the plan gathered in Orland Park last week to hear about the draft, which outlines the risks the county faces from severe weather, floods, tornadoes and other natural hazards as well as steps it could take to limit those risks.

The expandable SPF 50 + Sunshade feature protects your baby from the harmful UV rays of the sun and gives your baby an opportunity to enjoy the outdoor during sunny weather without risking sun burn.

The panel is expected to discuss topics ranging from the impact of climate change on New Yorkers» health, the increase in extreme weather such as heightened flood risk, and recent efforts by the state to respond.

«We have just come from the cold dark (polar night) winter just over a month ago, so the risk with beautiful weather is that many would rather go skiing in the sunshine.»

The study, published in open - access journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science, also shows that the dogs did not suffer from a buildup of electrolytes from the drink, suggesting that electrolyte drinks are a safe hydration alternative for sniffer dogs, who are at risk of heat stroke in hot weather.

«Dangerous» global warming includes consequences such as increased risk of extreme weather and climate events ranging from more intense heat waves, hurricanes, and floods, to prolonged droughts.

Over the long term, CO2 will continue to increase, bringing growing risks from sea level rise and disruptions to weather patterns.

«Looking at weather and dengue incidents over longer periods, we found a similar strong link between how increased rainfall and warmer temperatures resulting from the reoccurring el Niño phenomenon are associated with elevated risks of dengue epidemics.

But the U.K. Met Office (national weather service), the U.S.'s National Center for Atmospheric Research and other partners around the globe aim to change that in the future by developing regular assessments — much like present evaluations of global average temperatures along with building from the U.K. flooding risk modeling efforts — to determine how much a given season's extreme weather could be attributed to human influence.

The field of urban planning is gaining interest as cities around the world, including nearby Houston, are facing increased exposure to weather - related risks and hazards ranging from sea level rise and flooding to temperature build - up and urban heat island effect.

Now Silver, with colleague Baruch Fischhoff from Carnegie Mellon University, is planning a project using a mobile app to study communities at - risk for severe weather events.

The pilot of Raising Risk Awareness project will run until March 2017 and will generate a suite of tools and knowledge products, and run a series of national and regional events to help civil society, communities, practitioners, media and decision - makers better understand and prepare for the current and future risks from extreme weather events.

But since climate scientists already expect a wide range of negative consequences from rising temperatures, including higher sea level, more weather extremes and increasing risks to human health, anything that accelerates warming is a concern.

We prepare agencies like NOAA, NASA and the Department of Defense, along with large insurance, investment and energy companies to anticipate, manage, react to and profit from weather and climate related risk.

As the planet warms, drought, wildfire and changing weather patterns threaten some 400 billion trees in the Amazon, some of which are already at risk from logging and mining.

«Combined with information on vulnerability and exposure, it serves as a scientific basis for assessment of global risk from extreme weather, the discussion of mitigation targets, and liability considerations,» the researchers concluded.

Maher and his colleagues encourage anyone suffering from joint pain to focus on risk factors they can control — rather than on the weather, which appears to have no real influence on their symptoms.

Staying cool during hot weather is probably a smart idea, says Dr. Booth, but women can also protect themselves from gestational diabetes by following strategies that have been proven to lower their risk — like achieving a healthier body weight before they conceive, and avoiding excess weight gain during pregnancy by consuming a healthy diet and being physically active.

Mara explains the plot: «Well, from my character Lee Weathers» point of view, it's about a risk - management consultant who's hired to assess whether or not this artificial being named Morgan [played by Taylor - Joy] is too...

One of the main risks that snow, ice and wet weather brings is from slips, trips and falls.

It should be noted that the migrants themselves are the ones who call this path the death's path, and going through Mexico to the USA is to face death, criminals, authorities from both countries, the desert, rivers, the weather, transportation, and health are the main risks that make this journey dangerous and even deathly.

Toyota recalled and replaced 55,000 optional all - weather rubber floor mats from the Toyota Camry and ES 350 in September 2007, [51] citing the risk of unsecured mats jamming the accelerator pedal.

Alabama's location near the Gulf Coast places it at risk from tropical storms and hurricanes, as well as a number of other potential weather disasters.

Severe weather issues: Tornadoes, hurricanes, and hail are usually more common in these 10 states, making them the biggest risks from a home insurance perspective.

The other holiday weather risk that many renters don't think about is damage from ice, snow, and water conspiring together.

Don't get me wrong, I don't think you (or I) can predict stock prices any better than meteorologists can predict the weather three months from now, but at least you have a reasoned, risk adjusted expected value for each stock in your portfolio.

Dec. 13, 2017 — The extreme cold forecast for the city tonight means pets left outside too long risk frostbite and even death without shelter from the frigid weather.

It's not just about fashion ❄️ A dog's natural hair coat offers protection and insulation from the elements, but with all the unpredictable winter weather, no owner wants to risk their dog shivering in the snow.

Outdoor animals are at risk of injury or death from poor weather, traffic, and local wildlife.

While many people refuse to «dress their dogs» due to the fact that they see it as unnecessary and just plain silly, it should be noted that with certain breeds like the Italian greyhound it is necessary to insulate the dog from cold weather which poses a risk to the dog's health.

Remember with hot weather our furry family members are at greater risk of heat stroke, dehydration and even burns to their pads from hot surfaces.

Dec. 14, 2016 — The extreme cold forecast for the city this week means pets left outside too long risk frostbite and even death without shelter from the frigid weather.

The extreme cold forecast for the city this week means pets left outside too long risk frostbite and even death without shelter from the frigid weather.

Jan. 13, 2016 — The extreme cold forecast for the city this week means pets left outside too long risk frostbite and even death without shelter from the frigid weather.

If you buy weather risk insurance, deviations from «degree - day - normal» conditions are used to calculate payouts.

Its rogues gallery of photos of particularly suspect weather stations has been credited by many meteorologists and climatologists as a wake - up call for the need for better monitoring (an issue that affects many other realms, from monitoring acid rain to tracking flood risks):

The harmfull effects of air pollution on the human body are well documented, from causing brain damage to increasing the risk of heart attacks, but it turns out that it can put people under the weather in more ways than one.

This situation speaks of the opportunity this disaster has created for governments and citizens, from the level of local zoning to that of federal flood insurance, to reexamine norms in light of both the implicit threat posed by extreme weather and the amplified risks coming with a warming climate and rising seas.

The harmful effects of air pollution on the human body are well documented, from causing brain damage to increasing the risk of heart attacks, but it turns out that it can put people under the weather in more ways than one.

Additionally, the publication aims to highlight the full range climate - related health issues and risks (i.e. nutrition, NCDs, air pollution, allergens, infectious diseases, water and sanitation, extreme temperatures and weather, etc.) where health decision - making can benefit from climate and weather knowledge at historic, immediate, seasonal, or long - term time scales.