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Traditional foreign aid and donating funds are not the right tools if what we want is to create long - term change on the continent.

My models allowed me to explore the effects of climate variability and long term change on crop growth and development.

While over the last several years Facebook has emerged as a vibrant platform for promoting pet adoption and reuniting lost pets with their people, recent and long - term changes on the service are making it increasingly difficult for those missions to be fulfilled.

While over the last several years Facebook has emerged as a vibrant platform for promoting pet adoption and reuniting lost pets with their people, recent and long - term changes on the service are making it... Learn More

Exploring how Ontario's interties could be better used to meet unexpected short - term changes on the system

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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.

In non-wonk terms, that means things are changing crazy fast; companies better be able to adapt on the fly.

we make estimates in accounting for long - term contracts, and changes in these estimates may have significant impacts on our earnings;

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.

The retail business, however, is an ever - changing picture, so whether the company has hit on a long - term formula for success is far from certain.

Based on a comparison of the change in subjective well - being of these people and of people from the control group who had no change in their volunteer status, the hypothesis is supported that volunteering is rewarding in terms of higher life satisfaction.

However, Scaramucci's communication skills are questionable, even in the Big Think video — the financier goes on to say how words have changed, using now - unacceptable terms to describe Asian - Americans and African - Americans as examples.

Those are the only lifestyle changes you stand a chance of getting «hooked» on, and that's what's needed for long - term weight - loss success.»

One of the reasons the IMF has changed its tune on fiscal policy is because research it has done in the past year shows that borrowing to pay for infrastructure pays for itself over the longer term by generating faster economic growth.

What is not yet clear is whether Trump plans to initiate a formal withdrawal from the Paris accord, which under the terms of the agreement could take three years, or exit the underlying U.N. climate change treaty on which the accord was based.

The reasons are four-fold: structural changes in the American economy have triggered a long term downward trend in entrepreneurial activity; changes in the banking system have made small business credit more difficult to get; a post-recession shift in attitudes has made Americans less interested in striking out on their own; and a shift in government policies has made entrepreneurship more challenging to undertake.

«If it's described as an attack on the economy, it suggests that there's not a discussion about what might need to change in terms of monetary and fiscal policy,» he said.

We will continue to train you on a monthly basis for the life of your business on changes in this fluid industry and new marketing techniques to ensure growth and long - term success.

As a result, businesses need to ensure they are ready for those changes and are prepared to focus on customer engagement to drive long - term success.

While the North American marine industry faces some headwinds in changing consumer habits, Bolton is confident that KingFisher's emphasis on «mass customization,» customer service and a stringent employee on - boarding process will ensure its long - term viability.

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.

However, Reuters reported on Thursday that Facebook would be changing its legal situation so that only European users fall under the Irish terms, so that those in Africa, Asia, Australia and Latin America are not subject to the GDPR law.

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.

«Things are already changing in terms of how French companies and others are operating in Africa,» he added, noting that the exchange would put an emphasis on good governance and transparency.

«Since 2007 I have been working on Drowning World, a long - term global project about flooding as my way of responding to climate change.

Absent these bigger - picture policy changes for now, however, business owners like Fisher of TripShock expect the economy to motor on, at least in the short term.

While the board's opinion could one day change, Polman is right about one thing: There is ample evidence to suggest that companies that focus on long - term sustainability outperform those with a shorter - term outlook.

In plainer terms, the researchers are arguing for a preventive approach that's based on changes in internal biology rather than the behavioral and physical symptoms which plague Alzheimer's patients and are visible to the non-clinical world, including friends and family members.

A breakthrough deal to fundamentally change China's economic policies is viewed as highly unlikely during the two - day visit, though a package of short - term Chinese measures could delay a U.S. decision to impose tariffs on around $ 50 billion worth of Chinese exports.

«This stock is still making lower highs for the past few years, I am very skeptical of this move, and if it's truly marking a change in the long - term trend,» Wald said Tuesday on CNBC's «Trading Nation.»

It's essentially the same thing, in terms of, what's going on, but just changing the focus to listening to your body is when it becomes a way of life because you're understanding yourself better.

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.

With one eye on my life outside the business and the other on my changing role in it, I came up with the long - term goal of eventually being able to take off four months every year.

With 44 percent of Washington's excise tax burden passed on to consumers, the report found that in the short term, there was not much of a change.

When he left his first business on not - so - great terms, that changed.

Most CEOs say it's critical to distinguish between those employees who can't accept change on any terms and those who haven't been given the tools to succeed.

In addition to the rules - based approach, Mester also suggested the Fed not focus so much on short - term data changes in its economic projections, and tweaking those projections to link them to where each individual member believes the funds rate should be if those conditions come to fruition.

Alongside these long term changes, Starbucks is offering all active duty and military spouses in the U.S. a free coffee on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

It is a reminder that demand stimulus on its own can do little to counteract longer - term forces of demographic change and productivity growth.

Several of Canada's biggest lenders have indicated they expect to record a write down to reduce the value of deferred tax assets already held on company balance sheets as a result of tax changes under U.S. President Donald Trump, but expect a lift to earnings in the long term.

Uber's leases will be held on the subsidiary's books during the pilot program, Chapin said, but that will change longer term.

He adds that even if technology is having a long - term negative impact on GDP growth, the change from quarter to quarter or even year to year is probably negligible.

One is to increase corporate director and investor awareness of the privileges society bestows on corporations and the rights of society to change the terms of that contract.

You drive change — often on your terms, but sometimes not.

Aimia said it is working on a promotion to earn more miles with existing partners and developing a strategy for how the program will change once the long - term partnership with Air Canada ends.

Even for companies that haven't seen an impact on their business to date, the fear of unknown, and potentially drastic, policy changes makes it difficult to make even short - term plans.

Instead of filling their days with strategic planning meetings and sketching out a long - term vision for the company, the pair donned hard hats, wielded hammers and changed light bulbs on whatever projects they could scrounge together.

The world is on the cusp of generational change in terms of leadership and technology, but must avoid the dangers of past such transitions, which resulted in dramatic wars and huge misery, Sir Bob Gel

Instead, focus on your long - term vision and plans to make necessary changes.

Because I am constantly on the move, I have found that setting out both short and long - term goals makes it easier to balance change (and multiple time zones).