As an all - new version of the CTS sport sedan was prepared for 2008, Cadillac engineers and designers began to scheme a new CTS - V that would reach much
higher in terms of performance and luxury.
For generations the benchmark in its class, this 911 generation sets the bar another notch
higher in terms both of performance and efficiency.
Although I doubt even with those technological buffs that it will be able to surpass Bitcoin, these technological innovations could end up pushing the Bitcoin Cash price
higher in terms of performance versus its older sibling.
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.
If analyst expectations are low when stock options are granted, and
high when they get cashed out, a CEO stands to make a lot
of money, independent
of what that variation means
in terms of actual
performance.
It doesn't come cheap at $ 300, but
in terms of competitors, it's about what you'd expect to pay for
high - level
performance.
Despite weakening
performance in leading stocks and recent broad market distribution (
higher volume selling) that sparked the new «sell» signal, it's important to note that both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average are still trading firmly above key, intermediate -
term support
of their 50 - day moving averages.
Fellow luxury carmaker McLaren, known for
high performance cars such as the new 720S model that debuted
in China on Wednesday, is planning to expand its range
of electric products over the long -
term.
Among HP's peer group companies, HP executives have a
higher percentage
of performance - based pay, which generally means smaller bonuses and lower overall compensation
in years
of low
performance and
higher bonuses and long -
term incentive payouts
in years
of exceptional
performance, reflective
of the
performance achieved.
The HRC has reaffirmed the policy
of deferring a portion
of annual incentive compensation for the Company's
highest earners
in the form
of long -
term awards whose vesting
terms take into account longer risk - emergence periods, and has overseen the implementation
of standard
performance objectives for the Company's control function staff to further prevent or discourage excessive risk - taking.
The Direxion 30 - year Treasury Bull 3X ETF ($ TMF), an index that tracks the
performance of long -
term US government T - bonds, has been
in a long -
term uptrend since February
of 2011, but has been
in an intermediate -
term downtrend (correction) off its
highs since July
of 2012.
As
in 2010, the HRC awarded named executives a combination
of compensation composed
of a
high percentage
of performance - based pay, predominantly
in long -
term equity compensation.
In addition, the HRC recently expanded the use of Performance Share awards to a broader group of management, and reaffirmed the Company's directive to provide a portion of annual incentive compensation in long - term awards for the Company's highest earners and to create standard performance objectives for the Company's control function staff, to further provide safeguards that either prevent or discourage excessive risk - takin
In addition, the HRC recently expanded the use
of Performance Share awards to a broader group of management, and reaffirmed the Company's directive to provide a portion of annual incentive compensation in long - term awards for the Company's highest earners and to create standard performance objectives for the Company's control function staff, to further provide safeguards that either prevent or discourage excessive ris
Performance Share awards to a broader group
of management, and reaffirmed the Company's directive to provide a portion
of annual incentive compensation
in long - term awards for the Company's highest earners and to create standard performance objectives for the Company's control function staff, to further provide safeguards that either prevent or discourage excessive risk - takin
in long -
term awards for the Company's
highest earners and to create standard
performance objectives for the Company's control function staff, to further provide safeguards that either prevent or discourage excessive ris
performance objectives for the Company's control function staff, to further provide safeguards that either prevent or discourage excessive risk - taking.
High performance in this category, either in terms of growth or the level of per capita income, does not guarantee a high quality of l
High performance in this category, either
in terms of growth or the level
of per capita income, does not guarantee a
high quality of l
high quality
of life.
These can generate
high rates
of returns, but there are two concerns: they charge management fees that can be considerably
high; and they are difficult to judge
in terms of performance.
There are
of course
high yield muni funds, but they tend to be smaller
in terms of AUM and have had some
performance hiccups (Puerto Rico) which have curtailed investor inflows.
Thus if the above chart does represent a trend change it would imply economic out -
performance by China
in terms of higher inflation outcomes and more competitive exports relative to Japan.
a) investing their own money alongside you, so your interests are aligned b) a stake
in the company they work at i.e. it is a partnership or employee - owned c) a proven ability to outperform an index over the long -
term (at least 10 years) d) reasonable charges — preferably no more than a 1 % management fee and no
performance fee e) a concentrated,
high conviction portfolio i.e. they do not just hug their benchmark f) a low - asset - turnover ratio i.e. they have a long -
term investment horizon and rarely sell investments g) a proven ability to preserve capital during the bad times h) a stable team who have worked together for a number
of years.
Oil commodity prices also weakened
in March, which hurt the
performance of our energy holdings during the quarter, but we believe supply - and - demand dynamics will lead to
higher commodity price trends over the long
term.
But to help you power through that difficult last set, add a scoop
of Creatine Monohydrate to your shake — it's proven to increase physical
performance in successive bursts
of short -
term,
high - intensity exercise * — ideal for improving strength and power.
«Netstal machines meet the
highest standards
in terms of process management, quality
of molded parts and production
performance, and are primarily employed
in the manufacture
of particularly complex technical and thin - wall plastic molded parts,» the company says.
This
high level
of monitoring is further supported by the Ishida Data Capture System (IDCS) which records and analyses data from every pack that goes across each checkweigher to provide fully customisable real - time production information and displays the line's Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE)
in terms of availability,
performance and quality.
In contrast to your board
of directors (the «Board»), which has taken — and will continue to take — substantial steps to further drive
high performance and long -
term profitable growth at your Company, this dissident group has offered no specific plan to enhance shareholder value and is proposing to install as CEO a candidate with no experience managing a public company and no C - suite experience at any company.
ISS» recommendation affirms our strong belief that RiceBran Technologies has the right Board and leadership
in place to continue to oversee the successful execution
of our clear plan to further drive
high performance and long -
term profitable growth.
I believe Chucky can do «more with less»
in terms of talent meaning, he can get a
higher level
of performance out
of «less talented» players than he could from Diva's (for lack
of better terminology)........
Tommy has shown great determination and dedication to his sport by committing many weeks
in and out
of term time to training at the
high performance centre
in Bath whilst still managing to attain the most enviable
of results
in his prelims.
Poor on field
performances in the long
term affect TV exposure (more popular,
higher profile teams) get more air time, particularly overseas, causing loss
of advertising, sponsorship, shirt sales and attracting new supporters.
That season would prove to be Dilfer's
high - water mark
in terms of his on - field
performance, however.
Those within the organization have adamantly maintained that despite the loss
of a
high - dollar sponsor, which necessitated the restructuring, RCR would be better off
in the long run with its
performance in the short
term not declining.
However, I do feel the team have started to plateau somewhat
in terms of performance and Leeds need to find a catalyst from somewhere to finish the season on a
high.
This means that starting
high school early is having disastrous results
in terms of depression and academic
performance for teens.
The good thing about this model is that it costs less than the
high - end bike seats but it can go head - to - head
in terms of performance.
Duration
of breastfeeding was positively associated with
performance on the mental and psychomotor scales, but infants who were breastfed short -
term and had
higher p, p ′ DDE levels
in cord serum had the lowest scores on the mental and psychomotor scales.
«To the extent that it is better for individuals to stay
in work, albeit with lower wages, than to become unemployed, the long -
term consequences
of this recession
in terms of labour market
performance may be less severe than following the
high unemployment recessions
of the 1980s and 1990s.»
Simon Danczuk, the Labour MP for Rochdale and a long -
term critic
of his party's campaign methods, said its
performance could have been better and attributed Ukip's
high share
of the vote
in many areas outside London to its more passionate approach.
«We set out our strategic plan for long -
term high performance in 2003,» says Tom Koestler, the company's executive vice president, who is also president
of the Schering - Plough Research Institute.
The
high price
of this strategy
in terms of energy use is justified, McGowan argues, by advantages such as independence from the environment, readiness for action and enhanced muscle
performance.
The wage gap «is particularly unconscionable given the
performance of women
in terms of providing
high quality care,» he said.
Hopes are
high that Canada will be among the top five countries
in the world,
in terms of R&D
performance, by 2010.
The U.S. Department
of Energy's (DOE)
High Performance Computing for Materials (HPC4Mtls) Program seeks qualified industry partners to participate
in short -
term, collaborative projects with DOE's national laboratories.
Studies show that creatine increases physical
performance during
high - speed exercise
in the context
of short -
term intensive physical training if a daily intake
of three grams is ensured.
In terms of sporting
performance, i used to do competitive powerlifting, and i tried a number
of low carb
high fat diets (The Anabolic / Metabolic Diet, the Natural hormonal Enhancement diet), each for about 8 months interspersed with a few months
of moderate -
high carb dieting, to see what effects they had on my body comp and
performance.
After consulting with many professionals and diligent research we concluded that the combination
of chosen plant proteins (sachainchi, hemp, brown rice, and yellow peas) as well as sourcing the
highest quality possible, provided the
highest level
of performance in terms of amino acid structure, protein levels, fiber, fatty acids (omegas), and iron.
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performance on low - carb diet by using L - carnitine 02.06.2016
High - protein diet does not cause kidney damage
in the long
term 17.01.2016 Animal study: low - carb diet with lots
of saturated fats cuts life expectancy 20.11.2014 Endurance athletes prepare better for races with a low - carb diet 26.10.2014 Exercise and low - carb diet combo excellent way to lose weight 20.08.2014 Low - carb diet doesn't mean loss
of muscle mass or strength 23.01.2013 Low - carb diet makes it easier to maintain weight loss 02.08.2012 Plant - based low - carb diet is healthy 02.05.2012 Saturated fat may make low - carb diet unhealthy 21.04.2012 Less carbs, better memory 14.11.2011 Protein diet protects against cancer: animal study 08.10.2011 Study: low carb + strength training = big fat loss, no lean body mass loss 13.02.2011 Paleo diet: eat as much as you want, and 1399 kcal / day will fill you 10.02.2011 Sweet - toothed smoker is less strong 30.01.2011 Low - carb protein diet causes muscles to grow without training 13.08.2010 What happens if you go on a meat - only diet for a year?
From a health and
performance standpoint, the body has a great capacity to adapt to the possibility
of higher or lesser amounts
of water loss
in the short
term, such as during a race — a reason some athletes appear to function well despite significant (~ 3 percent) water losses.
There's little question that large amounts
of high intensity training (HIT) develop
performance indicators (strength, speed) more quickly
in the short
term, than does medium and low intensity training.
My suggestion to you
in terms of taking up single - leg deadlifts (and related exercises) is meant to help bring those new players up to the the level
of the rest
of the team, and
in doing so, allow the team as a whole to more quickly rise to a
higher level
of performance.
Whether your
performance is on a literal stage (I just saw my
high school's musical and it brought back SUCH good memories
of my own theatre days),
in a cubicle, or all around the world, sometimes you've just got ta put on your big girl boss pants and come to
terms with your own capabilities.
«
In terms of performance, the game has its
high and low points.
If one could allow the bright colours and intriguing movements to stimulate one's retinas without requiring any
higher brain involvement, Avatar would be an extremely enjoyable film that would lead its genre
in terms of effects and integration
of real - life
performance with animation.