With PAX West and Gamescom behind us it's time for a whole lot
of new things on the beta list!
Also, this is a great place / forum to learn lot
of new things on a daily basis, from blog readers / investors.
It's not fair to them to sort of be trying all kinds
of new things on them to see what works.
So for today's post, I've prepared a fashion wishlist
of some new things on my radar.
Not exact matches
When a
new product swoops in,
things change and that change can be hard; just think
of keyboard shortcuts, trackpad gestures, and even the position where buttons to close and minimise windows are (top left
on macOS, top right
on Windows).
Then I have a few wide - ranging product meetings at which we review
things like whether we're running into any problems
on the factory side, and whether we're happy with the action
of the zipper
on our
new hoodie — is it catching at all?
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.
There's a
new app for managing files, an app dock that mimics the one
on your Mac, some
new multitasking features, and loads
of other goodies that make it easier to get
things done.
And how about this uplifting message from Jagmeet Singh after he won the leadership
of the
New Democratic Party
on the weekend: «At a time when people are feeling so despondent, when there is a lack
of hope, when it feels like
things will only get worse before they get better, Canadians must stand united and champion a politics
of courage to fight the politics
of fear.»
According to a recent article in Fast Company that probably exists somewhere
on the web, ``... when telecommuting, just staring at the
New Releases menu is a
thing of the past.»
Millennials in particular «really want to constantly learn
new things, so give them lots
of stretch assignments — which doesn't just mean piling
on more work.
In an interview late last year, Patrick Nangle — who recently took the helm at Vancouver ride - sharing co-op Modo after years
of running Purolator — said one
of the best
things about his
new job is that he now gets to spend a lot more time talking to people
on the front lines.
«When people discover the great
new thing isn't quite what they were promised, they return to what's proven to work,» says James Heller, CEO
of Wrapify, a
new advertising platform that connects brands with drivers to create splashy
on - vehicle ads.
All
of these
things take time to learn, and this knowledge base is part
of the unique culture and shared language
of the company; when employees leave, or when
new hires get brought
on board, the company needs to have a plan in place to preserve the continuity
of the company's institutional knowledge.
In his
new book Smart People Should Build
Things, the founder
of Venture
of America Andrew Yang offers up advice
on how aspiring entrepreneurs can begin getting their startup dream off the ground.
Of course, it takes on a lot of the formula of its predecessors, but it actually does have some new things to sa
Of course, it takes
on a lot
of the formula of its predecessors, but it actually does have some new things to sa
of the formula
of its predecessors, but it actually does have some new things to sa
of its predecessors, but it actually does have some
new things to say.
You just need to try
new things and wait to see how they connect with the rest
of your experiences later
on.
For instance, when Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne emerged from a January meeting with Alberta's Rachel Notley to say warm, fuzzy
things about Alberta's
new climate strategy and the quest for pipelines, the prime minister quickly praised their efforts from Switzerland, where he was attending the World Economic Forum: «I am very much in the camp
of both premiers, Wynne and Notley, who demonstrated that Canada can and should work together
on economic issues for all
of us.»
When you're early in a startup, a founder or one
of the first few people to join, you will at times realize that
new information from customers or a smart mentor shows that what you were working
on for the last weeks or months is the wrong
thing to do.
«There seems to be very little progress
on some
of the big
things in terms
of getting user growth going again, in terms
of making Twitter more accessible for
new users, in terms
of dealing with abuse, in terms
of driving revenue growth.»
Now, there's a
new wave
of tech infiltrating the automobile industry, and saving
on emissions isn't the only
thing auto engineers are tackling.
By far, the oddest
thing about Donald Trump's 1995 tax returns, a portion
of which was published by The
New York Times
on Saturday, is not the massive $ 916 million loss — some 9,385 times as large as what was taken by the average filer who claimed a similar loss — but this: 1995 was actually a very good year for Trump, perhaps one
of the best
of his career.
One
thing to know: After an impressive debut in
New York in Week 15, Nick Foles fell back to earth Monday against the Raiders, throwing for just 140 yards
on 15 -
of - 29 passing with just one touchdown and two interceptions.
Fred Wilson, co-founder
of Union Square Ventures, a
New York City - based venture capital firm, wrote a blog post
on what it takes to be a great CEO, and he talks about the core three
things you have to do well:
While his professors toiled away
on floppy drive computers with 20 megabyte hard drives, Elop — who worked for the faculty
of engineering as a student — was poking his head through ceiling tiles up and down the halls, getting his hands dirty hooking people up «to this
new thing» called a computer network.
But a
new study
on patent infringement, one packed with lots
of great data
on things like the law firms and courts most involved, pulls back the curtain
on fantasy and reveals the role
of big businesses in the fast - changing patent law landscape.
«There are jobs and
new ways
of doing
things that we can't quite get a grasp
on, but they will exist.»
For example, odd details can indicate someone has the ability to learn
new things and be adventurous, instead
of coasting
on a skill set they already possess.
Startups based around a
new idea sometimes get too sure
of themselves, neglecting to keep a watch
on the markets — competition isn't necessarily a bad
thing, but you need to make sure you differentiate yourself in a way that makes your company seem like the more appealing service.
A culture that rewards both creativity and efforts to try
new things — without punishing the misses — fosters the development
of savvy problem - solvers who can think
on their feet and be energized vs. paralyzed by
new challenges.
The company also hired Environics, a marketing analytics company, to help identify their target market: folks who spend lots
of time
on their mobile devices, are open to trying
new things and have a high degree
of control over their finances.
So most
of Airbnb, by 2021 or so, will probably be
new things that we're shipping at
of 2017
on — including
new stuff within accommodations.
Scientists know what's happening — it's a sense
of euphoria you feel when someone comments
on your Instagram photo, but that's not quite the same
thing as landing a
new job or getting a raise.
Before deciding
on the location
of a
new office, for example, he and members
of his supergroup ask themselves if the space reflects each
of those
things.
Heinz says this
new version
of ketchup will be delicious
on a lot
of things that regular ketchup would be super weird
on, like chicken and eggs.
«Each morning for the past 15 years, I've carved out the first 15 minutes
of my day to hand write my «top five» for the day — the
things that I need to get done to move my larger goals forward —
on a
new page in a bound notebook.
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 other way is the Apple way, which relies
on a constant stream
of hot, sexy
new things.
People who can relate to others and understand how they're feeling tend to be open to meeting
new people and experiencing
new things, all
of which has positive effects
on intelligence.
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.
Customers buy from companies make their purchasing decisions based
on many different factors, but one
of those
things is trust, which can be hard to put in a
new company that does not have much information out
on them.
«I would call it the perfect storm,» says Mike Stern, the founder
of MakeWorks, a
new Toronto co-working space where entrepreneurs are busy melding web - connected sensors to pieces
of hardware (an Internet - enabled hockey stick that reports back
on the speed with which it's handled, among other
things).
At least four states have moved to imposed some form
of departmental cybersecurity rules
on businesses, led by
New York, which now requires financial companies to certify that they've addressed, among other
things, third - party risks.
For example, if a team is working
on coming up with
new product ideas, they could be given a variety
of constraints to work with like «only items made from recycled materials» or «only
things that weigh less than a pillow.»
Salesforce has signed
on to AWS for its Internet
of Things Cloud Suite and other
new products.
The company did a lot
of things right, but there are a few tactics that stand out to me: their focus
on SEO via Mint Answers and blogging, which accounted for 20 %
of total
new users; their production
of educational infographics; and their clever use
of incentives.
«Whether it's expressed through wearable devices that we have
on us or in another broad base
of applications, I think it's got a very bright future,» Sheppard said, adding that the rise
of Internet
of Things devices will also drive consumer - oriented A.I. «It's a brand
new industry that's just emerging.»
A close observer
of mid-Manhattan's changing commercial geography, he saw «a
new society» rising
on Park and Fifth Avenues after the completion
of Grand Central Terminal, «a society made up
of women who willing to pay well for
things a cut or town above the ordinary,» as a 1938 Fortune article observed.
As for whether employees will hate you for a strict policy, consider this advice from George Cloutier, the founder and chief executive
of American Management Services and author
of Profits Aren't Everything, They're the Only
Thing: «The concept that if you love your employees they'll perform is
on the edge
of insanity,» Cloutier told the
New York Times.
One
of Oprah's most anticipated shows, «Favorite
Things» in which she selected her top gift selections for the holiday season, will live
on through her
new channel.