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.
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.
Vertical integration, consolidation
of infrastructure, content production and content distribution have been
key trends that could
impact how businesses evolve to
changing consumer wants and needs.
These risks include, in no particular order, the following: the trends toward more high - definition, on - demand and anytime, anywhere video will not continue to develop at its current pace or will expire; the possibility that our products will not generate sales that are commensurate with our expectations or that our cost
of revenue or operating expenses may exceed our expectations; the mix
of products and services sold in various geographies and the effect it has on gross margins; delays or decreases in capital spending in the cable, satellite, telco, broadcast and media industries; customer concentration and consolidation; the
impact of general economic conditions on our sales and operations; our ability to develop new and enhanced products in a timely manner and market acceptance
of our new or existing products; losses
of one or more
key customers; risks associated with our international operations; exchange rate fluctuations
of the currencies in which we conduct business; risks associated with our CableOS ™ and VOS ™ product solutions; dependence on market acceptance
of various types
of broadband services, on the adoption
of new broadband technologies and on broadband industry trends; inventory management; the lack
of timely availability
of parts or raw materials necessary to produce our products; the
impact of increases in the prices
of raw materials and oil; the effect
of competition, on both revenue and gross margins; difficulties associated with rapid technological
changes in our markets; risks associated with unpredictable sales cycles; our dependence on contract manufacturers and sole or limited source suppliers; and the effect on our business
of natural disasters.
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the
impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits
of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level
of government regulation over our business and the potential effects
of new laws or regulations or
changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome
of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security
of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts
of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits
of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration
of the businesses
of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion
of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency
of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain
key personnel; the availability
of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result
of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section
of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section
of www.express-scripts.com.
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation
of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret
changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its
key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment
of the carrying value
of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs;
changes in the Company's management team or other
key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives;
changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution
of the Company's international expansion strategy;
changes in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the Company; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the nations in which the Company operates; the volatility
of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value
of all or a portion
of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; disruptions in information technology networks and systems; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights;
impacts of natural events in the locations in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's dividend payments on its Series A Preferred Stock; tax law
changes or interpretations; pricing actions; and other factors.
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the
impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid
change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the
impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits
of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain
key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry (R) World (TM); risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure
of confidential and personal information;
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, operating in a highly competitive industry;
changes in the retail landscape or the loss
of key retail customers; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the
impacts of the Company's international operations; the Company's ability to leverage its brand value; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret
changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its
key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment
of the carrying value
of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs;
changes in the Company's management team or other
key personnel; the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits from its cost savings initiatives;
changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; the execution
of the Company's international expansion strategy; tax law
changes or interpretations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the United States and in various other nations in which we operate; the volatility
of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value
of all or a portion
of the derivatives we use; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation
of data or breaches
of security; the Company's ability to protect intellectual property rights;
impacts of natural events in the locations in which we or the Company's customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's ownership structure; the
impact of future sales
of its common stock in the public markets; the Company's ability to continue to pay a regular dividend;
changes in laws and regulations; restatements
of the Company's consolidated financial statements; and other factors.
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation
of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret
changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its
key product categories, increase its market share or add products; an impairment
of the carrying value
of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs;
changes in the Company's management team or other
key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives;
changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution
of the Company's international expansion strategy;
changes in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the business and operations
of the Company in the expected time frame; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the nations in which the Company operates; the volatility
of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value
of all or a portion
of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation
of data or breaches
of security; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights;
impacts of natural events in the locations in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; tax law
changes or interpretations; and other factors.
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the
impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid
change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the
impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits
of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain
key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure
of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers
of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management
changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice
of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment
of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result
of actions
of activist shareholders; government regulation
of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological
changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.
These risks and uncertainties include food safety and food - borne illness concerns; litigation; unfavorable publicity; federal, state and local regulation
of our business including health care reform, labor and insurance costs; technology failures; failure to execute a business continuity plan following a disaster; health concerns including virus outbreaks; the intensely competitive nature
of the restaurant industry; factors
impacting our ability to drive sales growth; the
impact of indebtedness we incurred in the RARE acquisition; our plans to expand our newer brands like Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52; our ability to successfully integrate Eddie V's restaurant operations; a lack
of suitable new restaurant locations; higher - than - anticipated costs to open, close or remodel restaurants; increased advertising and marketing costs; a failure to develop and recruit effective leaders; the price and availability
of key food products and utilities; shortages or interruptions in the delivery
of food and other products; volatility in the market value
of derivatives; general macroeconomic factors, including unemployment and interest rates; disruptions in the financial markets; risk
of doing business with franchisees and vendors in foreign markets; failure to protect our service marks or other intellectual property; a possible impairment in the carrying value
of our goodwill or other intangible assets; a failure
of our internal controls over financial reporting or
changes in accounting standards; and other factors and uncertainties discussed from time to time in reports filed by Darden with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Australia must prepare to respond to the
impact of Beijing's stronger commitment
of the past 15 years to
change through military cyber science and technology in comparison to the Australian government's commitment in
key areas
of policy.
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.
«The
impact of what the president is doing now will manifest when Nigerians
key into his
change mantra.»
Professor Bruce Fitt, professor
of plant pathology at the University
of Hertfordshire's School
of Medical and Life Sciences, said: «There is considerable debate about the
impact of climate
change on crop production — and making sure that we have sufficient food to feed the ever - growing global population is
key to our future food security.»
Scientists say reserves can help marine ecosystems and people adapt to five
key impacts of climate
change: ocean acidification; sea - level rise; increased intensity
of storms; shifts in species distribution, and decreased productivity and oxygen availability.
«I think some
of the
key take - aways from this report, especially compared to the last report, are the
impacts of climate
change are not just something that we can look towards the future for but they are already occurring today,» said Forbes Tompkins, a research analyst at the World Resources Institute who has been tracking the report.
Environmental scientists and synthetic biologists have for the first time developed a set
of key research areas to study the potential ecological
impacts of synthetic biology, a field that could push beyond incremental
changes to create organisms that transcend common evolutionary pathways.
Balancing the
impacts of various technologies is
key to tackling climate
change.»
One
of the report's lead authors, Monash University Professor Steven Chown, said
key areas for scientific research in the region over the next two decades included looking at human
impact on the region, understanding the evolution
of Antarctic life, looking at the region's history, and the
impact of climate
change in the area.
Still, Ogden noted, a number
of key issues central to the 2015 agreement remain unresolved — like what legal form the deal will take, how countries will prove they are making progress on mitigation targets and how much money wealthy nations will pony up to help poorer ones cut carbon and prepare for the
impacts of climate
change.
«Deep - sea biodiversity
impacted by climate
change's triple threat: Researchers find a
key effect
of oxygen loss and that climate
change impacts vary by region.»
«A
key premise
of this commitment is that adaptation planning needs to be informed by a continuing scientific, sound assessment
of the
impacts of a
changing climate and the effectiveness
of preparations and response options,» Abbott said.
Research at the University
of Edinburgh first created a simple algorithm to determine the
key factors shaping climate
change and then estimated their likely
impact on the world's land and ocean temperatures.
It is important because understanding the cause - and - effect cascade
of changes to ecosystems is
key to anticipating
impacts of human actions and minimizing damage to natural systems that undergird our planet's ability to support human life.
«Our finding that vegetation plays a
key role future in terrestrial hydrologic response and water stress is
of utmost importance to properly predict future dryness and water resources,» says Gentine, whose research focuses on the relationship between hydrology and atmospheric science, land / atmosphere interaction, and its
impact on climate
change.
Key weather and climate drivers
of health
impacts include increasingly frequent, intense, and longer - lasting extreme heat, which worsens drought, wildfire, and air pollution risks; increasingly frequent extreme precipitation, intense storms, and
changes in precipitation patterns that lead to drought and ecosystem
changes (Ch.
The aims
of the CEMC are to define the step-wise molecular and cellular alterations that occur during the process
of carcinogenesis; determine how environmental exposures cause
key genetic mutations and epigenetic
changes that underlie carcinogenesis; and discover the
impact of environmental factors on the generation and maintenance
of cancer stem cells.
For the assessments
of climate
impacts made herein, we follow guidance from the National Climate Assessment and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change (IPCC) on how to standardize confidence levels and uncertainty characterization in our
key messages, as provided below.
This information is used throughout the assessment to explain the
key impacts of climate
change observed in recent decades and projected in the future.
As I have said, small
changes are
key, and following this diet will certainly teach you the importance
of making these small
changes, and how big
of an
impact it can have on your life.
The Center last conducted a detailed survey
of the internet's
impact on dating and relationships in 2005, and a primary goal
of this study is to update
key trends on the internet and dating — such as the overall prevalence
of online dating, how attitudes towards online dating have
changed over time, and whether or not more people are meeting online than in the past.
In order to remove the confounding influence
of unobserved factors that have an
impact on both school spending and student outcomes, we calculate how much spending in a given school district would have been predicted to
change due solely to the passage
of an SFR, and use that prediction, rather than the spending
change the district actually experienced, as our
key variable.
The two
key elements
of a radically different world that
impact education are 1) access to information, and 2) the rate
of change.
Studies
of human and physical geography continue at
key stage three, where the
impact of humans on
changes to the environment and climate can be covered in more depth.
The education secretary has in her grasp some
key levers to head off the perfect storm that is beginning to gather: in seeking information, before the election, about the workload challenges facing schools, she knows that: Ofsted needs extensive reform, possibly replaced with validated peer - to - peer accountability and the incoherent sequencing and pace
of curriculum
changes need to be rethought with school leaders thinking about what will have a significant
impact on children's learning.
The evaluation focused on three
key areas: 1) Implementation (training, staffing, promotion, availability, methods for sustainability, curricular connections), 2) Participation (methods
of adoption / education, level
of participation, parent / teacher / food service worker roles) and 3) Attitudes (
changes in diet / nutrition - related knowledge, behavior,
impact of cultural differences, food likes / dislikes, expectations, influences on food selection, etc.).
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Key Memory Power Soft - Close Automatic Doors Dual Cupholders Front & Rear Front Visors W / Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Dynamic Cruise Control Expanded Check Control Vehicle Monitor System Power Windows - Inc:
Key - Off Operation One - Touch Open / Close Anti-Trapping Feature Coded Driveaway Protection Ambiance Lighting In Front Rear & Door Panels Dual Illuminated Rear Vanity Mirrors Integrated Into Rear Cabin Roof Lining Vehicle &
Key Memory Fully Finished Trunk Comfort Access Keyless Entry W / Multi-Function Remote Rear Center Armrest W / Storage Compartment Rear Window Defogger Auto - Dimming Rear - View Mirror 4 - Zone Automatic Climate Control - Inc: Draft - Free Vents Solar Sensor Automatic Recirculation Heat - At - Rest Feature Automatic Ventilation Electronic Analog Speedometer & Tachometer Anti-Theft Alarm System - Inc: Interior Motion Detector Owner's Manual Condition - Based Service Display W / Additional Functions Accessible Through Idrive System Central Power Locking System - Inc: Anti-Theft Feature Selective Unlocking Programmable Via Vehicle &
Key Memory Nappa Leather Upholstery Black Panel Display W / Lcd Main & Trip Odometer Displays & Warning Indicators In Dial Faces Front & Rear Floor Mats Hard Drive - Based Navigation System - Inc: Voice - Command & Real Time Traffic Info Fineline High Gloss Wood Interior Trim Power Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column Remote Trunk Release Heated Front Seats W / Fast Heating & Balance Control Front Console Compartment - Inc: Coinholder Illumination Multi-Contour 20 - Way Power Front Bucket Seats - Inc: 4 - Way Pwr Lumbar Support Articulated Upper Backrest Adjustable Backrest Width Adjustable Thigh Support Driver & Front Passenger Seat Memory Active Head Restraints W / Adjustable Side Support Integrated Universal Garage Door Opener Multi-Function Sports Leather - Wrapped Steering Wheel - Inc: Audio Controls Phone Controls 2 - Position Memory Smokers Pkg Idrive System - Inc: On - Board Computer Controller (8) Programmable Memory Buttons 8 - Speed Automatic Transmission - Inc: Automatic & Manual Shift Modes Both W / Fully Synchronized Electronic Gear
Changes Self - Leveling Air Spring Rear Suspension Rear Wheel Drive 4.4 - Liter Twinpower Turbo 32 - Valve 445 - Hp V - 8 Engine - Inc: Double - Vanos & Valvetronic Variable Valve Control High - Precision Direct Injection Dynamic Damping Control Driving Dynamics Control Front Multi-Link Double - Wishbone Aluminum Suspension Rear Multi-Link Integral - V Aluminum Suspension Brake Energy Regeneration To Convert Kinetic Energy Into Usable Electrical Pwr 4 - Wheel Ventilated Disc Brakes W / Electronic Brake Proportioning Twin - Tube Gas - Pressure Shock Absorbers Vehicle - Speed - Sensitive Variable - Assist Variable - Ratio Rack - & - Pinion Power Steering Auto Start - Stop Function Aluminum Front & Rear Subframes Electromechanical Parking Brake ** Preliminary Standard Equipment ** Front - Seat Side -
Impact Airbags 3 - Point Safety Belt System - Inc: Alr In All Passenger Positions Rear - View Camera Child Safety Rear Door Locks Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs) Driver & Front Passenger Dual - Threshold Dual - Stage Front Airbags W / Passenger Occupant Sensor Front & Rear Head Protection System (Hps) Corona Ring Integrated Daytime Running Lights Front & Rear Park Distance Control W / Graphic Display Emergency Interior Trunk Release Handle Front Safety Belt Automatic Pretensioners Acoustic Belt Warning Active Protection Bmw Assist W / Enhanced Bluetooth & Usb - Inc: (4) Years
Of Automatic Collision Notification Emergency Request Enhanced Roadside Assistance Remote Door Unlock Stolen Vehicle Recovery Customer Relations Teleservice Mobile Office Features Myinfo Lower Anchors & Tethers For Children (Latch) On Rear Outboard Seats Dynamic Stability Control (Dsc)- Inc: Brake Fade Compensation Start - Off Assistant Brake Drying Brake Stand - By Dynamic Traction Control (Dtc) Dynamic Brake Control Crash Sensor That Activates Battery Safety Terminal Disconnect
Of Alternator Fuel Pump & Starter From Battery Automatically Unlocks Doors Turns On Hazard & Interior Lights Tire Pressure Monitor Active Knee Protection
Key suspension
changes include the first Altima application
of monotube rear shocks, added suspension reinforcements to improve vehicle response without
impacting harshness, and suspension geometry adjustments to improve steering feedback.
1 Block South
of Fox Valley Mall west
of Rt. 59 on Ogden Ave. Options: 6 Speakers Am / Fm Radio: Siriusxm Cd Player Mp3 Decoder Radio: Autonet Am / Fm / Cd / Mp3 Audio System Air Conditioning Automatic Temperature Control Dual Front Automatic Temperature Control Front Dual Zone A / C Rear Window Defroster 60/40 Split Fold - Down Rear Seatback Outside Temperature Display Power Driver Seat Power Steering Power Windows Remote Keyless Entry Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls Tire Pressure Monitoring System Four Wheel Independent Suspension Sachs Premium Shock Absorbers Speed - Sensing Steering Traction Control 4 - Wheel Disc Brakes 4 - Wheel Disc Brakes W / Abs Abs Brakes Advanced Front Airbags Anti-Whiplash Front Head Restraints Dual Front
Impact Airbags Dual Front Side
Impact Airbags Front Anti-Roll Bar Hillstart Assist Control (Hac) Low Tire Pressure Warning Occupant Sensing Airbag Overhead Airbag Power Door Locks Proximity
Key Entry W / Push - Button Start Rear Anti-Roll Bar Brake Assist Electronic Stability Control Electronic Stability Control W / Traction Control System Ez Lane
Change Assist Automatic Headlights Delay - Off Headlights Fog Lights Front Fog Lights Fully Automatic Headlights Panic Alarm Remote Keyless Entry System W / Alarm Security System Speed Control Steering - Wheel Mounted Audio & Cruise Controls Body - Color Heated Manual Folding Power Mirrors Bodycolor Rear Spoiler W / Led Brake Lights Bumpers: Body - Color Chrome Accent Grille & Door Handles Engine Cover Heated Door Mirrors Lower Bodyside Cladding Power Door Mirrors Premium Door Sill Plates Roof Rack: Rails Only Spoiler Turn Signal Indicator Mirrors Auto - Dimming Mirror W / Homelink Auto - Dimming Rear - View Mirror Driver Door Bin Driver Vanity Mirror Front Reading Lights Garage Door Transmitter: Homelink Illuminated Entry Illuminated Vanity Mirrors & Glove Compartment Leather Shift Knob Leather - Wrapped Shift Knob Leather - Wrapped Steering Wheel Multi-Function Trip Computer Outside Temperature Display Overhead Console Passenger Vanity Mirror Rear Seat Center Armrest Tachometer Telescoping Steering Wheel Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel Tilt Steering Wheel Trip Computer Active Front Head Restraints Front Bucket Seats Front Center Armrest Front Seatback Pockets Heated Front Bucket Seats Heated Front Seats Leather Seat Trim Split Folding Rear Seat Passenger Door Bin Retractable Cargo Cover Silver Roof Side Rails 18 X 6.5 Alloy Wheels Driver Power Window W / Auto Up / Down Rear Privacy Glass Rear Window Wiper W / Washer Solar Front Glass Variable Intermittent Front Windshield Wiper Rear Window Wiper Variably Intermittent Wipers Windshield Wiper De-Icer 3.195 Axle Ratio
Risks and uncertainties include without limitation the effect
of competitive and economic factors, and the Company's reaction to those factors, on consumer and business buying decisions with respect to the Company's products; continued competitive pressures in the marketplace; the ability
of the Company to deliver to the marketplace and stimulate customer demand for new programs, products, and technological innovations on a timely basis; the effect that product introductions and transitions,
changes in product pricing or mix, and / or increases in component costs could have on the Company's gross margin; the inventory risk associated with the Company's need to order or commit to order product components in advance
of customer orders; the continued availability on acceptable terms, or at all,
of certain components and services essential to the Company's business currently obtained by the Company from sole or limited sources; the effect that the Company's dependency on manufacturing and logistics services provided by third parties may have on the quality, quantity or cost
of products manufactured or services rendered; risks associated with the Company's international operations; the Company's reliance on third - party intellectual property and digital content; the potential
impact of a finding that the Company has infringed on the intellectual property rights
of others; the Company's dependency on the performance
of distributors, carriers and other resellers
of the Company's products; the effect that product and service quality problems could have on the Company's sales and operating profits; the continued service and availability
of key executives and employees; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters, and other circumstances that could disrupt supply, delivery, or demand
of products; and unfavorable results
of other legal proceedings.
During this webcast, we covered: • Our proprietary portfolio management process • Personnel
changes made in 2015 and the people managing the Fund •
Key objectives over the last few years and their
impact on current performance • Fund performance YTD • Fund outlook for the 2nd half
of 2017 & beyond
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Apparently, it will be possible for the player to lose members
of their squad as they play through the game, which will also have an
impact on the kind
of help they'll be able to receive: «You can be separated from guys with
key abilities that would
change how you play — if you're not with the ammo guy then you have less ability to replenish your ammo.»
Dr. Jablonski added, «There's a
key difference between the potential
impact of climate
change now versus in the past.