While Abbott used to characterise the trade of
international credits as «money that shouldn't be going offshore into dodgy carbon farms in Equatorial Guinea and Kazakhstan», the climate review says «access to high - quality international units will provide greater flexibility to business and government in meeting emissions reduction targets».
One of the nastiest details in the earlier proposals was the use of
international credits as offsets for carbon emitted in Australia.
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.
During Pollard's early days of
international expansion, decisions were influenced by factors such
as the ubiquity of
credit cards or the degree to which the local country had adopted ecommerce.
Topics included: early reporting on inaccuracies in the articles of The New York Times's Judith Miller that built support for the invasion of Iraq; the media campaign to destroy UN chief Kofi Annan and undermine confidence in multilateral solutions; revelations by George Bush's biographer that
as far back
as 1999 then - presidential candidate Bush already spoke of wanting to invade Iraq; the real reason Bush was grounded during his National Guard days —
as recounted by the widow of the pilot who replaced him; an article published throughout the world that highlighted the West's lack of resolve to seriously pursue the genocidal fugitive Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, responsible for the largest number of European civilian deaths since World War II; several investigations of allegations by former members concerning the practices of Scientology; corruption in the leadership of the nation's largest police union; a well - connected humanitarian relief organization operating
as a cover for unauthorized US covert intervention abroad; detailed evidence that a powerful congressional critic of Bill Clinton and Al Gore for financial irregularities and personal improprieties had his own track record of far more serious transgressions; a look at the practices and values of top Democratic operative and the clients they represent when out of power in Washington; the murky
international interests that fueled both George W. Bush's and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaigns; the efficacy of various proposed solutions to the failed war on drugs; the poor - quality televised news program for teens (with lots of advertising) that has quietly seeped into many of America's public schools; an early exploration of deceptive practices by the
credit card industry; a study of ecosystem destruction in Irian Jaya, one of the world's last substantial rain forests.
The White House
credited its policy of putting
international economic, diplomatic, and military pressure on Pyongyang
as having made Kim more willing to meet with foreign leaders.
Although the lack of jurisdiction over Bitcoin and its links to money laundering and illicit marketplaces have raised more than a few eyebrows, the currency offers a simple way for legitimate businesses such
as small retailers and professional service providers to accept payments for
international sales without facing onerous
credit card fees or exchange - rate surcharges.
The fresh numbers come
as an
international financial group owned by the world's central banks says Canada's
credit - to - gross - domestic - product and debt - service ratios show early warning signs of potential risk to the banking system in the coming years.
Cuomo said there was «no evidence of
international terrorism»
as terrorist groups like ISIS have not claimed
credit for the bomb.
Monti was widely
credited with tightening Italy's public finances and restoring its
international credibility after the scandal - plagued Berlusconi, whom he replaced
as the 2011 financial crisis threatened to spin out of control.
«So far, the Trump Presidency has seen businesses flourish and employment grow, though the ongoing supportive role played by the Federal Reserve has undoubtedly played a part here
as well, and wealth inequality remains a prominent issue,» said Michael O'Sullivan, CIO for
International Wealth Management at
Credit Suisse.
Figuring out ways to regulate trading by sophisticated investors in derivatives, which go by exotic names such
as «currency forwards» and «
credit default swaps,» is a hot topic in
international policy circles, largely because failures on this murky side of the market are blamed for the 2008 global
credit meltdown and the recession that followed.
The
credit essentially helps subsidize costs — sometimes in the tens of thousands for private or
international adoptions — for agency and attorney fees, travel, and post-adoption services, such
as retrofitting a home for a child with special needs.
The NAV (net asset value) of a bond fund will move up or down based on a number of factors such
as changes in interest rates,
credit quality, and currency values (for
international bonds) for the different bond holdings in the fund.
The ratings agency Moody's maintained the US's top - notch «Aaa»
credit rating Thursday, saying, «The diversity, dynamism, and competitiveness of the US economy, along with the US dollar's status
as the preeminent
international reserve currency and very large size and depth of the US Treasury market, offset rising fiscal pressures stemming from aging - related entitlement spending, higher debt - service payments, and recent policy actions that will likely reduce future revenues and increase expenditures.»
Its Wholesale Banking segment offers commercial loans and lines of
credit, letters of
credit, asset - based lending, equipment leasing,
international trade facilities, trade financing, collection, foreign exchange, treasury management, merchant payment processing, institutional fixed - income sales, commodity and equity risk management, corporate trust fiduciary and agency, and investment banking services,
as well
as online / electronic products.
Investors include the Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund, the World Bank's
International Finance Corporation (IFC) and
Credit Suisse, which also acted
as the round's placement agent.
The most recent year with data available by adoption type (2004) indicates that nearly half of adoptions for which the
credit was claimed were for domestic children without special needs, with only 18 percent classified
as special needs and the remainder reflecting
international adoptions.
Credit unions are another option, especially if they are associated with your school (
as an
international student) or place of employment (
as a temporary foreign worker).
The available
international data indicate that in most countries growth in household
credit has generally been around the same pace
as that in total
credit since the mid 1990s.
Vallarino said that once he learned about Varela's dismissal he spoke with Martinelli to voice his support for Varela.Vallarino, a former banker and businessman, has maintained Panama's economy vigorous during his 26 - month tenure, with three
international rating agencies putting the country's
credit rating on a positive outlook.Martinelli has repeatedly asked Vallarino to remain
as finance minister until he finds a replacement to ensure the healthy development of the Central American country's economy, which is projected to grow 9 percent this year.
Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such
as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such
as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other
international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged
as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global
credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty
credit risks, including those under our
credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Well, the last time Americans had a president who was psychologically «programmed» to ignore facts that didn't agree with his beliefs, the USA ended up wasting $ 1T in an illegal war to «liberate» 100's of billions of barrels of Iraqi oil (
as many
as 1.2 M people died in the process due to violence, disease & starvation resulting from the conflict), nearly $ 5T was added to the U.S. federal debt, a man with experience
as the Judges and Stewards Commissioner for the
International Arabian Horse Association was put in charge of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. subprime
credit «bubble» expanded hugely & then imploded, wiping out some $ 14T in global wealth & destroying millions of jobs, etc..
To the
credit of the authorities, and in part because of the
international sympathy aroused by an unusual amount of publicity, significant steps were taken to, ameliorate the plight of the victimized women; nevertheless, the incident clearly dramatizes not only the vulnerability of women to this particular form of violence but also the injustice of a culture, sanctioned by religion, which regards the woman's sexual integrity
as primarily the concern of husbands and male relatives whose honor is at stake: bluntly, she is property, not a full person in her own right.
To his
credit, Sachs is careful to explain that every situation is different; the clinician must scope out the conditions his patient presents instead of using the one - size - fits - all approach of the
International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, which is an approach that has failed at least
as many times
as it has worked.
I'm reaching out because we're interested in sharing one photo from your Spinach Salad recipe on our official Twitter + Instagram (may also appear on our
international Maille accounts) with a link out to the original recipe
as well
as photo
credit in the post and tagging your pages.
Keith Andrews is another wise potential addition
as the Irish
international is a better player than some give him
credit for.
like running my
international buisnesses and checking over my maserati collection... maybe have more thinking power than you give me
credit for dude and
as for brain power... go figure!
The Brazilian
international bagged his 11th Premier League goal of the season to emerge
as the star performer for the visitors, while Simon Mignolet deserves
credit for his second - half save in particular to deny Matt Phillips to preserve Liverpool's lead
as he put in a great performance too.
As noted by The Sun, both Chelsea and Man United were
credited with an interest in the Belgian
international but they will be forced to look elsewhere this summer to bolster their respective attacking options.
Good point made I actually do nt mind the current Gk Squad weve got, but lets be realistic would Szczeney really want to have another season like this
as understudy, remember he has an outspoken former polish
international goalkeeper
as his father, he wont want to be second fiddle come next season, am okai if he does stay but most likely hell leave, Ospina has done a fabulous job and deserves
credit, if wenger wants to keep him
as no 1 he might have to look at youth for an understudy, but ive got a feeling he might look for an experienced head behind the sticks, someone to marshall the defence
The England
international was unusually error - prone back in his natural defensive position, and can take little
credit for Tottenham's second goal
as his long - range strike took a massive deflection.
As Georginio Wijnaldum told ESPN FC last month, Liverpool are about more than their front three, with the Dutch
international midfielder insisting that equal
credit was due to the defenders, who have come under so much criticism this season.
There were of course countless other contributors who deserve to share the
credit,
as goals from Cesc Fabregas, Jordi Alba, Fernando Torres, and Juan Mata helped launch Spain into the upper echelon of all - time
international soccer greats.
Very significantly, Attachment Parenting
International (API)
credits LLL
as part of our foundation.
The feeling that somebody has just passed away whose horizons and global appeal extended the
international significance of this country is omnipresent —
as well
as the prevailing idea that his death marks an end of one era... Even the other Vaclav in the presidential office, his successor Klaus, who has been Havel's rival and critic ever since 1989, is now giving him
credit — to the degree of admitting that we owe his predecessor «like nobody else for the
international position, prestige and authority of the Czech Republic in the world.»
The shift represents a victory for a longstanding
international campaign to stop calling the group «Islamic State», an attempt to avoid both legitimising its claim to represent Islam or
crediting the group
as a nation state.
The UK sovereign
credit profile also benefits from the macroeconomic and financing flexibility that derives from independent monetary policy and sterling's status
as an
international «reserve currency».
Cuomo earned
international headlines and significant
credit with progressives and environmentalists when he banned fracking — a decision that was supported by public polling by the time he made it, more than six years after the state issued a de facto moratorium
as it weighed the pros and cons (and polling), and that made New York the first state with a major shale gas deposit to enact a ban.
Referencing the NPP Running Mate's claims that
international credit rating agency, Moody's, did not upgrade the rating of Ghana's economy, President Mahama said he doubted Dr. Bawumia's standing
as an...
Government is hopeful that this year economic activities will rebound with a projected real GDP growth of 5.4 percent — despite the
International Monetary Fund, which is helping in management of the economy under a three - year Extended
Credit Facility programme, lowering Ghana's economic growth in 2016 to 4.5 percent
as a result of the continued fall in prices of commodities on the world market.http: / / ghanapoliticsonline.com
Any shortfall which is described
as the deficit is financed through borrowing either on the domestic market or
international credit market, euro bond etc..
The President said the NPP persisted in creating a negative impression about the economy «despite all the scientific basis even from outside»
as he once again noted that
international credit rating agency, Moody's, had given an endorsement of Ghana's economic prospects.
Referencing the NPP Running Mate's claims that
international credit rating agency, Moody's, did not upgrade the rating of Ghana's economy, President Mahama said he doubted Dr. Bawumia's standing
as an astute economist.
In a letter to the university community, UC Board of Regents chair Richard Blum
credits Dynes with having «strengthened links between university research and applications of that research by industry»
as well
as «broadening UC's
international presence by forging key new partnerships with leading universities around the globe.»
Science class
credits do not transfer
as easily between
international universities
as do classes in the humanities.
At a climate finance forum hosted by the
International Finance Corp. last week in Beijing, Xu Huaqing, deputy director general of China's National Center for Climate Change Strategy and
International Cooperation, said that carbon
credits sold in the existing Chinese carbon markets already surpassed 100 million yuan ($ 16 million)
as of early May.
-- For
international offset
credits sold pursuant to this subsection, notwithstanding section 3302 of title 31, United States Code, or any other provision of law, within 90 days of receipt, the United States shall transfer the proceeds from the auction,
as defined in paragraph (1)(D), to the entity that offered the
international offset
credits for sale.
«(i) the average daily closing price for
international offset
credits sold on registered exchanges (or if such price is unavailable, the average price
as determined by the Administrator) during the six months prior to the strategic reserve auction at which they were auctioned, with the remaining funds collected upon the sale of the
international offset
credits deposited in the Treasury; and
«(B) except
as provided in paragraph (5) or (6), the quantity of the
international offset
credits is determined by comparing the national emissions from deforestation relative to a national deforestation baseline for that country established, in accordance with an agreement or arrangement described in subsection (b)(2)(A), pursuant to paragraph (4);