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In the military sphere, a good start has been made in rebuilding a stronger relationship but as in other areas
of Canada's reborn interest in China, a sustained and
strategic approach will be required if recent
efforts are to have any measurable
impact.
He wants to see them do five things: «Initiate a focused approach to the claims
of Islam; make a political and cultural analysis
of the unique
impact of the Islamic evangelization
of black males; approach Islam on theological and evangelical levels; assess the geopolitical and
strategic implications
of Islam in Africa and South Asia, since the fortunes
of black people in the U.S. are informed by what happens to blacks elsewhere In the world; and, mount a major
effort to investigate the success
of Islam in prisons.
After an intensive one - year
strategic planning process, the Center on the Developing Child focuses its
efforts on three core areas
of greatest potential for
impact: (1) reducing developmental barriers to learning; (2) strengthening the early childhood foundations
of lifelong physical and mental health; and (3) enhancing the economic and social stability
of the environment
of relationships in which young children develop.
Aimee Rogstad Guidera (DC EPFP) is a
strategic consultant helping organizations align their
efforts and
impact in the service
of improved student learning and outcomes.
Such statements reflect the current views
of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome
of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects
of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels
of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the
strategic direction
of the device business, including possible reduction in sales
of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial
impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels
of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate
of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance
of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success
of Barnes & Noble's
strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, the potential adverse
impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews
of strategic alternatives and the potential separation
of the Company's businesses, the risk that the transactions with Microsoft and Pearson do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess
of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution
of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion contemplated by the relationship with Microsoft, including that it is not successful or is delayed, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Microsoft and Pearson commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing
of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing
efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits
of such
efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside
of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.
Such statements reflect the current views
of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome
of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the effect
of the proposed separation
of NOOK Media, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects
of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels
of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the
strategic direction
of the device business, including possible reduction in sales
of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial
impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels
of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate
of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance
of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success
of Barnes & Noble's
strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, risks associated with the commercial agreement with Samsung, the potential adverse
impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews
of strategic alternatives and the potential separation
of the Company's businesses (including with respect to the timing
of the completion thereof), the risk that the transactions with Pearson and Samsung do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess
of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution
of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion previously undertaken, including any risks associated with a reduction
of international operations following termination
of the Microsoft commercial agreement, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Pearson and Samsung commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, the risks associated with the termination
of Microsoft commercial agreement, including potential customer losses, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing
of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing
efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits
of such
efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside
of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended May 3, 2014, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.
Scidev.net: Agricultural research should be a
strategic priority
of the UN's
efforts to lessen the
impacts of climate change, according to a report launched at a UN climate change conference in Doha, Qatar.
But along with emissions - reduction mitigation to reduce the rate and magnitude
of climate change as expeditiously as possible, a comprehensive risk - management climate policy will necessarily require a
strategic and multifaceted
effort at preparedness to limit vulnerabilities and increase resilience to
impacts that can't be avoided.
The CJI Implementation Plan is a multipronged
effort that includes assistance in
strategic planning for state judicial leadership, education and technical assistance for state and local courts, evaluation
of demonstration pilot projects to document the
impact of best practices, and the development
of practical tools and instructions on effective implementation
efforts.
As a result
of Thibault's
efforts, the legal department is being used as a close partner to the investment teams, allowing them to actively
impact the
strategic direction
of the business.
As President and Chief Executive Officer
of Parents as Teachers, Constance Gully is responsible for leading the
strategic direction
of the organization while ensuring the overall growth and maintaining the fiscal stability and
impact of the organizations
efforts.