These trends may be explained in part by the yo - yo
effects that high glycemic - index carbohydrates have on blood glucose, which can
stimulate fat production and inflammation, increase overall caloric intake and lower insulin sensitivity, says David Ludwig, director
of the obesity
program at Children's Hospital Boston.
Risks and uncertainties include without limitation the
effect of competitive and economic factors, and the Company's reaction to those factors, on consumer and business buying decisions with respect to the Company's products; continued competitive pressures in the marketplace; the ability
of the Company to deliver to the marketplace and
stimulate customer demand for new
programs, products, and technological innovations on a timely basis; the
effect that product introductions and transitions, changes in product pricing or mix, and / or increases in component costs could have on the Company's gross margin; the inventory risk associated with the Company's need to order or commit to order product components in advance
of customer orders; the continued availability on acceptable terms, or at all,
of certain components and services essential to the Company's business currently obtained by the Company from sole or limited sources; the
effect that the Company's dependency on manufacturing and logistics services provided by third parties may have on the quality, quantity or cost
of products manufactured or services rendered; risks associated with the Company's international operations; the Company's reliance on third - party intellectual property and digital content; the potential impact
of a finding that the Company has infringed on the intellectual property rights
of others; the Company's dependency on the performance
of distributors, carriers and other resellers
of the Company's products; the
effect that product and service quality problems could have on the Company's sales and operating profits; the continued service and availability
of key executives and employees; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters, and other circumstances that could disrupt supply, delivery, or demand
of products; and unfavorable results
of other legal proceedings.
A comprehensive spring vaccination
program can help beef producers address risks and help prevent the damaging
effects of bovine respiratory disease (BRD),
stimulate the immune system and help provide duration
of immunity, says J.P. Pollreisz, DVM, Cattle and Equine Technical Services, Zoetis.
Perhaps this year's mega-el-Nino will end the troposphere «pause» and politically
stimulate a penny-wise yet pound - foolish US Senate to restore NASA's earth - observation satellite
programs to full vigor, emphasizing especially observation
of cloud -
effects and aerosol -
effects... just as David L. Hagen and James Hansen * BOTH * (responsibly) advocate.