Each one of the 12 playable characters can be leveled up significantly, unlocking
new abilities at certain milestones.
With a whole slew of
new abilities at your disposal as well as more vehicles to perform successful arrests.
For instance, Oscar Mike's first mutation I unlocked allows him to choose
a new ability at level seven (in this case, I could choose to increase his basic assault rifle damage by 17 %, which goes a long way in competitive).
Not exact matches
The
new bonds would capitalize on the province's
ability to raise funds
at low interest rates, said Finance Minister Charles Sousa.
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.
That's enough to carry Barrick's debt load, but the company's
ability to make
new investments and pay dividends to shareholders could be
at risk — especially if gold prices stay low or fall further.
Ackman scoffed
at the idea that such bulk customers could actually exist, and predicted the change would be the downfall of Herbalife, destroying its
ability to recruit
new distributors.
Over
at AllThingsD, in outlining her three big takeaways from Nintendo's announcement, Tricia Duryee makes a great point that the
new portable screen will almost certainly compete with Apple's iPad for face time, given its forward - facing camera,
ability to browse the Internet, draw on the screen with a stylus, play standalone games like Othello, view photos and video chat.
«Entrepreneur Media could not be more excited to have the
ability to empower young, brilliant entrepreneurs, and to be able to sponsor space and provide an outlet for showcasing these
new innovative products and services,» says Ray Hennessey, editorial director
at Entrepreneur.com.
At issue is the
ability of startups to innovate and to create
new products and services while following the law.
It also sees lucrative opportunities in developing
new food and beverage brands and restaurants it can use
at other locations, plus meeting and banquet space, a marina with boat slip leases, and the
ability of owners to rent their condos as part of the hotel operation.
People in some parts of the country have had that
ability for a while, either because of state laws or the fact that the
new federal rule was phased in, applying to different places
at different times.
That's because the brain's «neuroplasticity,» or
ability to form
new connections in response to
new situations or environmental changes,
at its highest during infancy.
Do you believe you have the
ability to create something
new for your company / team / organization
at all times?
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.
«Currency alone doesn't buy you the
ability to create
new social structures,» says Vinay Gupta, an Ethereum project manager best known for inventing the hexayurt, a makeshift shelter that dots the landscape
at the Burning Man festival each year.
A
new instructor, he says «has the
ability to impact many students» lives and students have access to experts, right
at their fingertips,» he says.
Newer, more expensive models like the Logitech Home Control look better and integrate with more smart devices, but for half the price, the Harmony 650 gives you a more comfortable design, the
ability to control up to eight devices
at once, and very few worries about your gadgets being incompatible.
Under a continuing resolution passed last week in place of actual federal spending bills, Pentagon budgets are capped
at 2015 levels, severely limiting the service branches»
ability to start
new programs or even shutdown programs they don't need anymore.
On top of that,
New York's financial regulator may suspend the bank's
ability to transact dollar - clearing activities, which will target the bank's trade - finance unit that is
at the heart of the sanctions - violation charges.
Modern business moves
at an incredibly fast pace and the
ability to react and adapt appropriately to
new situations is crucial for success.
For instance, a
new study led by a professor of marketing
at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business finds that when hiring managers are given a choice between proven
ability and apparent potential, they often opt for the excitement of the untested but promising candidate.
At Fast Company's Innovation Uncensored event last week in
New York City, Paul English, the co-founder and CTO of popular travel site Kayak.com explained that when it comes to staffing his company with techies he prefers to hire folks with no travel industry experience who have shown exceptional
ability in another area — say, Olympic - level athletics.
«It seems
new national security advisor John Bolton could be starting his first day in the White House in the worst way possible: by having to plan a military strike on Assad's
ability to deliver chemical weapons attacks in Syria,» Harry Kazianis, director of defense studies
at the Center for the National Interest, told CNBC.
In retrospect, the
new Tesla seems rather pedestrian coming from a man who muses about flying cars and the day when robots replace humans, but
at least he possesses a superhuman
ability to generate publicity.
You have to save costs without detracting from your
ability to bring in
new customers
at a future date.
He said the key to his success
at Goldman simply was his
ability to adapt to
new situations,
new circumstances, and
new people but not in a Zelig - typeinvisible way but rather in a forceful, quasi-diplomatic way.
It might take some getting used to, but taking a more realistic approach to complex projects leaves you open to a wider range of ideas, the
ability to better recover from setbacks, and a better point of view from which to make decisions
at each
new juncture in the project.
But however they differ, successful entrepreneurs share one trait: the
ability to look
at the familiar in a
new way and see opportunity.
Researchers
at the
New School for Social Research in
New York have determined that reading literary fiction — books that have literary merit and don't fit into a genre — enhances what scientists call «Theory of Mind (ToM), or an
ability to understand the mental states of others.
These risks and uncertainties include: Gilead's
ability to achieve its anticipated full year 2018 financial results; Gilead's
ability to sustain growth in revenues for its antiviral and other programs; the risk that private and public payers may be reluctant to provide, or continue to provide, coverage or reimbursement for
new products, including Vosevi, Yescarta, Epclusa, Harvoni, Genvoya, Odefsey, Descovy, Biktarvy and Vemlidy ®; austerity measures in European countries that may increase the amount of discount required on Gilead's products; an increase in discounts, chargebacks and rebates due to ongoing contracts and future negotiations with commercial and government payers; a larger than anticipated shift in payer mix to more highly discounted payer segments and geographic regions and decreases in treatment duration; availability of funding for state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs); continued fluctuations in ADAP purchases driven by federal and state grant cycles which may not mirror patient demand and may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; market share and price erosion caused by the introduction of generic versions of Viread and Truvada, an uncertain global macroeconomic environment; and potential amendments to the Affordable Care Act or other government action that could have the effect of lowering prices or reducing the number of insured patients; the possibility of unfavorable results from clinical trials involving investigational compounds; Gilead's
ability to initiate clinical trials in its currently anticipated timeframes; the levels of inventory held by wholesalers and retailers which may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; Kite's
ability to develop and commercialize cell therapies utilizing the zinc finger nuclease technology platform and realize the benefits of the Sangamo partnership; Gilead's
ability to submit
new drug applications for
new product candidates in the timelines currently anticipated; Gilead's
ability to receive regulatory approvals in a timely manner or
at all, for
new and current products, including Biktarvy; Gilead's
ability to successfully commercialize its products, including Biktarvy; the risk that physicians and patients may not see advantages of these products over other therapies and may therefore be reluctant to prescribe the products; Gilead's
ability to successfully develop its hematology / oncology and inflammation / respiratory programs; safety and efficacy data from clinical studies may not warrant further development of Gilead's product candidates, including GS - 9620 and Yescarta in combination with Pfizer's utomilumab; Gilead's
ability to pay dividends or complete its share repurchase program due to changes in its stock price, corporate or other market conditions; fluctuations in the foreign exchange rate of the U.S. dollar that may cause an unfavorable foreign currency exchange impact on Gilead's future revenues and pre-tax earnings; and other risks identified from time to time in Gilead's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).
«Our managers look
at three key areas — passion, proven history, and an employee's willingness and
ability to adapt to change and take on
new things,» David Stafford, chief human resources officer and executive vice president of personnel for Michelin North America, told Business Insider.
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.
As inevitably strange situations and
new sensations came and went
at my reunion (because reunions are kind of wonderfully odd), I couldn't escape constant little reminders of how the
new technologies we've so quickly become immersed in, are playing a role not only in our need but also our
ability to be connected.
This may impair our
ability to successfully integrate
new stores into the surrounding communities, to expand into
new markets
at all or to maintain the strength or distinctiveness of our brand in our existing markets.
The project has also released
new and more specific outlines of what the actual system — boasting the
ability to propel passengers
at speeds of up to 800 miles per hour — could look and feel like.
«The
ability to use small amounts of cash on a monthly basis to buy physical gold and silver
at good prices — and have them stored both in Singapore and
New York — is a great capability for someone trying to build up a holding on an incremental basis.»
In 2017, we added more than $ 20 billion in
new investments to support AXA's
ability to meet its financial obligations to customers and policyholders while
at the same time supplying much needed capital to the broader U.S. economy as the banking sector continues its repositioning.
And here's a former Facebook data protection executive, questioning Facebook's
ability to self regulate in a damning essay currently going viral over
at the
New York Times:
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to: changes in consumer discretionary spending; our eCommerce platform not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or
at all; the streamlining of the Company's vendor base and execution of the Company's
new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or
at all; the amount that we invest in strategic transactions and the timing and success of those investments; the integration of strategic acquisitions being more difficult, time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn; changes in the competitive market and competition amongst retailers; changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns and our
ability to identify
new trends and have the right trending products in our stores and on our website; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and regulations, including those changing tax rates and imposing
new taxes and surcharges; limitations on the availability of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and
new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including issues caused by high volumes of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled company.
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;
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.
«
New generation equipment, such as Bitmain's model S9, has the
ability to quickly add hashrate which, absent changing other factors, would increase difficulty to the point where older generation miners are no longer profitable
at most electricity price points.»
Drawing technology from the F - 22 would give the
new plane top - of - the - line stealth capabilities as well as the
ability to travel
at supersonic speeds.
To learn more about
New Constructs» diligence and
ability to cut through the non-GAAP nonsense, catch CEO David Trainer on CNBC this Wednesday,
at 11:40 am EST..
«A
new U.S. rule aimed
at restoring consumers»
ability to band together to sue financial companies has survived its first challenge, as a top banking regulator on Monday said he would not petition for it to be suspended... «The rule is a well thought - out response to the serious consumer harm of forced arbitration,» said Brian Marshall, policy counsel for advocacy group Americans for Financial Reform.»
This
ability to generate returns on each
new dollar of capital they invest
at rates of up to 10x better than the average company while growing
at rates approaching 3x the average public company makes these businesses very valuable.
This puts central banks in a position where they will have attempt to control interest rates not by discounting lending, but by buying debt from the government directly, so that markets don't price the
new issuance
at a level that would destroy the nation's
ability to service a debt load that is growing larger all the time.
Sylvia Fu, e-commerce director
at confectionary company Hershey's, told attendees that the
ability to test
new products on the platform provides valuable insights into consumer preferences and «helps us define our next - stage innovations.»
More than half, some 53 percent, said they look
at the
ability to achieve good work - life balance when considering a
new job.