So we decided to pull that whole system out of the game, and if we wanted to put a lot
of new abilities into the game, then just make a whole new hero, rather than constantly tweaking on the heroes already there.
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.
These factors include, but are not limited to, the prospects
of entering
into agreements with existing or other carriers to fly
new aircraft, ongoing negotiations between SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet and their major partners regarding their contractual obligations, uncertainties regarding operation
of new aircraft, the
ability to attract and retain qualified pilots, the impact
of regulatory issues such as pilot rest rules and qualification requirements, and the
ability to obtain aircraft financing.
And while they all have an innate
ability to transform failure
into fortune (sometimes multiple times), the members
of the
new new Canadian establishment came
of age during the dot - com collapse and have internalized the lessons
of BlackBerry's fate.
The industry's hope is that once businesses upgrade from their old magnetic point -
of - sale terminals to smart, EMV - compatible ones, the
ability for merchants to easily add a pay - by - phone option will turn mobile payments
into the
new normal.
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.
The Healthcare Reform Law, including The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and The Healthcare and Education Reconciliation Act
of 2010, could have a material adverse effect on Humana's results
of operations, including restricting revenue, enrollment and premium growth in certain products and market segments, restricting the company's
ability to expand
into new markets, increasing the company's medical and operating costs by, among other things, requiring a minimum benefit ratio on insured products, lowering the company's Medicare payment rates and increasing the company's expenses associated with a non-deductible health insurance industry fee and other assessments; the company's financial position, including the company's
ability to maintain the value
of its goodwill; and the company's cash flows.
New enhancements to the Premium edition include the
ability to synchronize data from multiple users
into a central database from inside or outside the company firewall and to assign access rights to specific contacts by users or teams
of users.
Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number
of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if
new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our
ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up
of production
of our
new products, and our entry
into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception
of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall
of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability
of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration
of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter
into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers
of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits
of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion
of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all
of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods
of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the
ability to supply a sufficient quantity
of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our
ability to complete development and commercialization
of products under development, such as our pipeline
of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development
of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack
of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
The
ability to introduce
new employees
into a proven, standards - based training program reduces ramp - up time and increases the probability
of rep success.
Other
new features
of note include the
ability to turn text
into timelines in PowerPoint and support for 3D objects in Office apps.
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.
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
new tax law significantly limited the
ability of municipal issuers to refinance their tax - exempt debt prior to call dates, and many deals were accelerated
into the fourth quarter
of 2017 before enactment
of the tax bill.
What effect might that $ 1.3 billion in debt have on the
ability of that
new team to transform Time Inc.
into a growth company?
She thinks
of 10 genius ideas before breakfast, and has the
ability to make things happen, and always points Kat and me
into a
new and more exiting direction.
Whether the EU is able to pull
of this ultimate coup de grâce in its decades - long coup d'état will depend on two vital factors: its
ability to continue preventing economic reality from impacting the financial markets; and the willingness
of hundreds
of millions
of European people to be herded and corraled
into a
new age
of technocracy.
-LSB-...] Whether the EU is able to pull
of this ultimate coup de grace in its decades - long coup d'état will depend on two vital factors: its
ability to continue preventing economic reality from impacting the financial markets; and the willingness
of hundreds
of millions
of European people to be herded and corralled
into a
new age
of technocracy.
Berkshire Hathaway has been in the fortunate position
of having had wise underwriters, and and
ability to expand
into new markets for many years.
The success
of Demandware relies heavily upon its
ability to add
new clients, create
new services to further integrate clients
into its system, and at some point make money.
The key to growth in the furniture industry is having the
ability to take advantage
of new opportunities, such as expansion
into new markets.
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.
But praying at the limit
of our own
ability has sent us searching for resources ancient and
new that turn prayer
into something like a school for our souls.
In theology, although the mind's
ability to grasp the order and design in nature is adopted by, taken up
into, and elevated to
new heights by the faith
of Christianity, that
ability precedes faith, as Romans 1:19 - 20 makes clear.
But when we go down deep
into the inner man, the Holy Spirit and our spirit join together, creating a
new language
ability, a
new power
of communication with God, and we speak directly with God.11
If our world were a centered universe, a universe with an all - seeing (i.e., all - prehending) God with the
ability to introduce, on his own,
new information pertaining to the past
into the experience
of emerging actual occasions by means
of their subjective aims, then our world would be a much more harmoniously ordered world than it in fact is.
And in her body she is the bearer
of the most powerful
of all blessings, «Be fruitful and multiply,» which leads human beings closer to divine creativity, the
ability to bring
new beings
into being, than any other power given to humanity.
In our
new aims
of education for the 1980's and beyond, therefore, we shall have to dedicate ourselves to bringing back, among other things, the civilized use
of language (both written and oral), a sensitivity to beauty, powers
of analytical reasoning, the intellectual vision
of ourselves as historical creatures, the
ability to cognitively articulate ideas rather than let communication skills courses degenerate
into merely «touchie - feelie» experiences
of «affirming the other,» and finally, a sensitivity to the nuances, complexities, and ambiguities
of meanings.7 In this way, and only in this way, our educational system will equip its students for the future with an intellectual vision comprised
of both knowledge and foresightful adaptability to environmental changes.
I suppose to some it would be my time with the Wynn Hotels because
of the size
of the hotels, the
new things that Steve Wynn's vision enabled us to create in the kitchen and to elevate in the resort world in Las Vegas, and the
ability to translate that
into multiple properties like the Bellagio, The Wynn, the Wynn Macau and all the early design work for the Wynn Encore.
The unique advantage
of genetic modification lies in its
ability to incorporate novel genes with useful traits
into new rice varieties.
Beyond this, the unique power
of GM lies in its
ability to incorporate novel genes with useful traits for rice, including genes from plants and organisms unrelated to rice,
into new rice varieties that can not be achieved using other breeding methods.
But it's clearly going to be even more delicate given the desire to find
new growth industries where Australia has a natural advantage, the potential for scale and a still underdeveloped
ability to sell a lot more
of its products
into international markets on competitive terms (unlike, for example, cars).
«We have a lot
of new changes happening and we're confident in Michael's
ability to lead us
into the Napa Valley Wine Train's next chapter.»
Sanchez is still bedding in, and hasn't made a staunch impact at his
new club; Cazorla, during Ozil's absence, will see plenty
of game time, and will be hoping to bring some incision
into Arsenal's play from the middle - third
of the pitch; Wilshere, having shown glimpses
of his
ability already this season, could be the player who gives Arsenal the cutting edge, during this tough period for the club.
If this works out, there will be a
new wing
of science dedicated to the Cardinals»
ability to turn underwhelming players and prospects
into help for an unstoppable annual contender.
Let's get real here.It is very unlikely that ANY professional player will ever say anything derogatory about a teammate that has just left the club.If Jack had said about Coq - «Grew up playing with him in the Youth Team and have fond memories
of a player they though he had very limited
ability he always gave his all.Very surprised and disappointed the club never invested in a World Class defensive midfielder that we have quite obviously been lacking for a number
of seasons and would no doubt have improved the defensive weakness we have shown over a number
of seasons» we would have echoed his thoughts entirely.If he had said about Theo - «A player who should have been so much better than he ended up being.He had everything needed to be a prolific player for our club but I can understand the fans frustrations with his continued lack - lustre performances and total lack
of a football brain.I think this is best explained by the managers preference to play a player
of such limited
ability as Alex Iwobi in front
of Theo pretty much says it all» we again would have all nodded our agreement.Although Jack never mentioned Alexis Sanchez I would imagine something along the lines
of «If the Manager had not persisted with players with such limited
ability such as Francis and Theo and instead bought the world class players needed
into the club then Sanchez would still most likely be here.The fans must wonder what the hell goes on at the club as they pay fortunes for the privalage
of following our club but it seems the millions generated ends up purchasing a
new Texas Ranch for the Owner or in a yearly renumeration
of # 9million pounds to our manager».
Dubbed «the
new Christian Benteke», Nwofor combines size, pace and finishing
ability into one, making him one
of the most sought - after young footballers on the market.
Although Sánchez hasn't played on the right consistently since his Barcelona days, the Chilean would be an asset on the counter-attack if returned to the role, while his
ability to time runs
into the half - space remains one
of his biggest attributes and would add a
new wrinkle to the United frontline.
With the
new abilities to put everything
into his mouth, your baby will enjoy all sorts
of rattles and small stuffed animal.
As the birth
of a
new baby nears, a mother's oxytocin level, known as the «love hormone» because
of its
ability to create warm feelings
of safety and attachment, increases as part
of the preparation for bringing a
new life
into the world and sustaining that life at her breast.
And another advantage
of going for this jumper is due to its
ability to turn easily and turns
into a
new toy.
I've teetered on burn - out quite a bit over the last several months and was delighted recently to learn some quick tricks for shifting out
of my «this is too hard» mindset and
into total gratitude for my life and my
ability to create something
new and magical for myself and my family every day.
We know that sleep is important for babies to grow healthy and strong, but a fascinating
new study has found that sleep also has a powerful impact on infants»
ability to remember the names
of objects, form categories and sort
new similar objects
into learned groups.
With the
new abilities to put everything
into his mouth, your baby will enjoy all sorts
of rattles, like this one.
Obviously I don't want to overstate the point, since one
of the fascinating things about the internet is its
ability to transcend geographic boundaries to bring people together
into entirely
new communities based on shared interests rather than on mere proximity.
This
new theatre
of operation and the
ability to operate, at least initially, without mass opposition, allowed Islamic State increase in strength and eventually launch an invasion back
into Iraq, capturing a large swath
of territory in the process.
«The changes announced by John Swinney today bring the
new system more closely
into line with the Scottish Government's principle
of a progressive tax system, with taxes being proportionate to a taxpayer's
ability to pay.
As predicted, the Senate Democrats are seizing on today's «Race to the Top» announcement, declaring both a policy and political victory in their
ability to push through changes that helped again push
New York
into the list
of finalists for federal education cash.
«The I Lift NY super crane can lift the equivalent
of 12 Statues
of Liberty at once, and its
ability to lift huge modular components
of the
new bridge
into place and to help dismantle the old bridge will reduce construction time by months and reduce project costs by millions
of dollars.»
«It's just too coincidental that you now have all
of these
new players with all
of these
abilities to search
into the lives
of the others,» he said.