No differences appeared between boys and girls in the effect of the quality of interpersonal relations on the level and
on the rate of change in problem behavior, suggesting that the etiology of problem behavior might be similar for boys and girls in spite of gender differences in the prevalence of problem behaviors.
Remember that we are focusing
on the rate of change in temperature over time, not the absolute temperature at any given point in time.
So while I don't have any upper bound
on the rate of change of temperature during the MWP, beyond what we can deduce from the PCAs of Mann and McIntyre and their respective supporters, I would claim an upper bound on the rate at which CO2 was increasing back then.
-- Biodiversity depends more strongly
on the rate of change of climate than on the actual climatic state (i.e. whether «warm» or «cold»).
However it turns out that for the range of scenarios considered in the simulations behind SPM Fig. 10, the dependence is mostly offset by a dependence of how much warming is «delayed» by the thermal inertia of the oceans (which will also depend
on the rate of change in forcing and hence emissions).
But no instead we focus
on the rate of change over the period 2003 - 2011, which is quite clearly biased low by the large (and temporary) dip in 2011.
The lag analysis was done
on rate of change (derived from monthly difference), since we are looking for causes of change it seems most useful to look at change directly.
This will change over time depending
on the rate of change in emissions year - to - year.
The effect of mitigating to 50 % CO2 emissions by 2050 would vary depending
on the rate of change to that goal.
The CPI is based
on the rate of change in the prices of several different products.
Depending
on rate of change in your market, this may be a few months or a few years.
In fact, if you hold a fund which rolls over monthly, like the popular USO, for the long term (more than several months) you aren't even going long on the commodity price so much as you're going short
on the rate of change of the commodity price.
We know foreign sector accumulation of Treasuries is slowing meaningfully
on a rate of change basis (48 %).
The indicator is based
on rate of change (ROC) and the moving average indicator.
The second insulin secretion component represents a dynamic dependence of insulin secretion
on the rate of change of glucose concentration.
Following the maxim of keeping everything as simple as possible, but not simpler, Will Steffen from the Australian National University and I drew up an Anthropocene equation by homing in
on the rate of change of Earth's life support system: the atmosphere, oceans, forests and wetlands, waterways and ice sheets and fabulous diversity of life.
We know foreign sector accumulation of Treasuries is slowing meaningfully
on a rate of change basis (48 %).
Gordon is curious about an untested policy called «price - level targeting,» which would refocus monetary policy on achieving an absolute increase in prices over time, rather than the current emphasis
on the rate of change.
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.
Sometimes, small
changes have a big impact
on how customers perceive the quality
of your service and make the difference between loyalty and high churn
rates.
Markets do not expect a
change in interest
rates from the Federal Reserve at the conclusion
of its meeting
on Wednesday, though analysts will be watching for any
change in language and indications that a June hike is likely.
significant
changes in discount
rates,
rates of return
on pension assets, mortality tables and other factors could adversely affect our earnings and equity and increase our pension funding requirements;
The U.S. is primed for higher interest
rates, but the Bank
of Canada won't follow suit until there are real policy
changes — not just Trump Tweets — to act
on
Within a couple
of hours
of the release, some
on Bay Street were shifting their predictions
of when the Bank
of Canada will next raise interest
rates to next month (the scheduled date for any
changes is Sept. 6) from October.
But recent market turmoil reminded the world that share prices don't always go up, as rising interest
rates, sweeping technological
change, and the possibility
of a trade war stoked anxiety
on Main Street and Wall Street.
For all
of the segments, renewal
rate change represents the estimated
change in average premium
on policies that renew, excluding exposure
changes.
As for «peak earnings,» Michael Wilson, chief U.S. equity strategist and CIO
of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, said in a note to clients
on Sunday that» [W] e think the market is digesting the fact that the tax cut last year has created a lower quality increase in US earnings growth that almost guarantees a peak
rate of change by 3Q.»
A few things stand out about this particular
rate change: first, the magnitude
of influence that just a quarter percentage - point
change had
on the stock market; second, the current
rate with an upper range
of.50 % compared to the various long - term averages
of about 5 %; and third, the
rate remains historically low, with only minute incremental
changes, despite the relatively good news we continue to read about the economy.
While investors will have to find stocks with higher yields, pay more for them and take
on more risk in bonds, the biggest
change in a permanently low -
rate world is that people will need to set aside more
of every paycheque if they want to keep the same goal for retirement income.
The ECB released its latest set
of stress test results
on the potential impact
of interest
rate changes to the area's banking system
Elsewhere, the European Central Bank (ECB) released its stress test results
on the potential impact
of interest
rate changes to the area's banking system.
The finance minister was tight - lipped Friday about the upcoming budget but said the discussion with economists touched
on the uncertainty around NAFTA renegotiations and the impact
of changes to U.S. tax
rates on the Canadian economy.
«In some
of our markets the reality is that we haven't been
changing at the same
rate as customers» eating - out expectations — or more specifically, their expectations
of us at McDonald's,» he said
on the call.
The 30 - day Fed Fund futures can be used as a guide to predict when the Fed might increase interest
rates since the prices are an expression
of trader's views
on the likelihood
of changes in U.S. monetary policy.
For all the talk
of abnormal times and
changes in underlying economic fundamentals, the Fed is pinning its hopes
on a very conventional premise — that the U.S. consumer will keep spending at recent strong
rates, encouraged by low unemployment and the apparent beginnings
of higher wages.
As I have written about before, the
rate at which Americans start new companies has been
on a downward trajectory since the late 1970s, driven by
changing industry composition and the growth
of multi-outlet businesses like Starbucks and Walmart.
Major
changes include lower tax
rates on individual income, a roughly doubled standard deduction ($ 12,000 for singles and $ 24,000 for married couples who file jointly), and sharp limits
on a slate
of itemized deductions, including a $ 10,000 cap
on the break for state income, sales and property taxes.
The courier said it «has never set or
changed rates for any
of our millions
of customers around the world in response to their politics, beliefs or positions
on issues.»
While pedometers give users feedback
on the number
of steps, heart
rate, or steps, it is the apps that drive engagement and behavioral
change over the long term through competition, community, gamification and support, she said.
The report focused
on how local unemployment
rates changed between subsequent Februarys, based
on data from the Bureau
of Labor Statistics.
The latest report from the International Panel
on Climate
Change, an intergovernmental group charged with researching the effects of carbon emissions, said at the end of September that climate change is unequivocal and that going forward, sea levels will rise at a faster rate than they have over the past 40
Change, an intergovernmental group charged with researching the effects
of carbon emissions, said at the end
of September that climate
change is unequivocal and that going forward, sea levels will rise at a faster rate than they have over the past 40
change is unequivocal and that going forward, sea levels will rise at a faster
rate than they have over the past 40 years.
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.
It's at times more reliable than airline websites at finding delayed flights and will email you if you're able to call the airline and get a partial refund
on your flight because
of a
rate change.
The company expects the Final
Rate Notice to result in a 3.00 percent (e) rate increase for Humana's individual Medicare Advantage business versus CMS» estimate for the sector of 3.50 percent, excluding the impact of Employer Group Waiver Plan (EGWP) funding changes, on a comparable ba
Rate Notice to result in a 3.00 percent (e)
rate increase for Humana's individual Medicare Advantage business versus CMS» estimate for the sector of 3.50 percent, excluding the impact of Employer Group Waiver Plan (EGWP) funding changes, on a comparable ba
rate increase for Humana's individual Medicare Advantage business versus CMS» estimate for the sector
of 3.50 percent, excluding the impact
of Employer Group Waiver Plan (EGWP) funding
changes,
on a comparable basis.
«When you have thousands
of people coming to your site every day, if making one little
change like putting a security logo
on your checkout page makes a 1 percent difference in conversion
rate a day that can make a huge impact
on your bottom line over time.»
Earlier this week
rating agency Standard and Poor's
changed its U.S. long - term debt outlook to «stable» from «negative,» despite the concrete prospect
of more showdowns
on fiscal policy.
The
rate of change has been a strain
on morale.
Factors that will have an impact
on credit quality
of companies include domestic consumption trends, exports, commodity price risks, sensitivity to
changes in interest
rates, working capital risk, capital expenditure and sensitivity to foreign exchange volatility.
The
change would be eliminating the dividend refund that comes later, which could bump the effective tax
rate on passive income, in cases
of high income earners, to the 70 - per - cent - plus level Poilievre talks about.
The New York Times spoke to a number
of experts
on the topic, who cited social
changes — such as higher divorce
rates — and the economic downturn as possible reasons for the increase in suicide
rates overall.