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environmental issues as they crop up in the media and as they're driven by various vested interests.»

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.

Trainers from OSHA will come to your business and provide 10 - to 30 - hour programs to cover environmental issues, how to work around hazardous materials and how to recognize various chemicals, in addition to other necessary tools to prepare your crews for the industrial environment.

A study published in the October, 1999 issue of the Archives of Environmental Health found that laboratory mice exposed to various brands of disposable diapers suffered increased eye, nose, and throat irritation, including bronchoconstriction similar to that of an asthma attack.

In the last year, Schneiderman's profile has risen as his office has sought to flex its legal muscle in filing court challenges to various policies pursued by President Donald Trump's administration, ranging from environmental issues to immigratioIn the last year, Schneiderman's profile has risen as his office has sought to flex its legal muscle in filing court challenges to various policies pursued by President Donald Trump's administration, ranging from environmental issues to immigratioin filing court challenges to various policies pursued by President Donald Trump's administration, ranging from environmental issues to immigration.

He has regularly contributed to debates on issues affecting the Capital, including London's role in the UK economy, the London Underground, Crossrail, the London Olympics bid, ID cards, gun crime, and various environmental and quality of life issues.

It suggested that exposure to the natural environment could lower the effects of various mental health issues that can make it difficult for students to pay attention in the classroom and found that childhood participation in «wild» and «domesticated» nature, such as picking flowers or produce, planting trees or seeds, and caring for plants in childhood, have a positive relationship to adult environmental attitudes.

The 4 day Workshop aims to be the first in a bi-annual series of workshops to create more awareness on the various current and emerging environmental issues affecting the -LSB-...]

He acknowledged African Environment and Wangari Maathai Day in showcasing good Practices in environmental management saying this will promote the entrenchment of environmental issues into the mainstream of various planning and policy instruments at all levels, in all countries.

Your veterinarian can evaluate the various medical issues and help you address home or environmental concerns that may be contributing to the change in your cat's behavior.

In addition to diet and allergic reactions to environmental factors, your pet's skin issues may be due to other things, such as immune system problems; bacterial, yeast, or fungal infections; or various internal disorders.

Not only does it contain specific information about local tourist arrangements and about gray whales in general; its various sections also include extensive educational materials on environmental issues facing the area, annotated links to other pertinent sites, and suggestions on how overland tourists can travel more responsibly.

Born in Buffalo, New York, and based between Athens and Toronto, Stathacos brings together performance, installation and video in various formats, creating participatory projects, aiming to make new connections between cultures, historical periods, technologies and environmental issues.

The exhibition highlights strategies artists have employed in the current milieu to deal with and comment on the various issues that plague our society; issues like racism, sexism, homophobia, inequality and privilege, migration and environmental degradation.

Various Updates In a move that environmental campaigners had sought for years (as had I), the Environmental Protection Agency has issued final rules that could substantially cut emissions of heat - trapping methane, smog - forming volatile organic compounds and toxic air pollutants such as benzene from new, rebuilt or modified oil and gas wells and other infrastructure anenvironmental campaigners had sought for years (as had I), the Environmental Protection Agency has issued final rules that could substantially cut emissions of heat - trapping methane, smog - forming volatile organic compounds and toxic air pollutants such as benzene from new, rebuilt or modified oil and gas wells and other infrastructure anEnvironmental Protection Agency has issued final rules that could substantially cut emissions of heat - trapping methane, smog - forming volatile organic compounds and toxic air pollutants such as benzene from new, rebuilt or modified oil and gas wells and other infrastructure and operations.

Bipartisanship on environmental issues was the norm back in the 1960s and 1970s, but has largely gone by the wayside since 2000 or so (there are various theories).

This webinar will explore the trends driving interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues — including climate change — and the various strategies investors have been pursuing to advance climate mitigation and resilience.

Cath Wallace has been active in various environmental issues both in New Zealand and internationally.

She then moves on to Fred Singer, and his work in challenging various «consensus» positions on environmental issues, and «defending tobacco».

«Unite for Environment (U4E) is a nonprofit organization which is primarily formed by young activists in order to deal with various environmental issues.»

This is itself a more important issue than the supposed «greenhouse platform», as this «Public Dissatisfaction» is producing within the PUBLIC ARENA an attitude that there is NOT any «honest truth» expressed BY the «environmental movement» and THIS is being seen in rather complacent attitudes to WHALING Policy on the International stage, as example and the need for various «green lobbies» to «market themselves to solicit donations.

It grapples with various national and international issues that Japan is involved — conservation of Nansei Shoto Archipelago (including the coral reef in Shiraho in Ishigaki Island) and tidal flats in many places, promotion of forestry certification scheme and environmental education, prevention of global warming through promotion of natural energy and policy advocacy on the cities.

Among various other jobs, she cites acting as a senior adviser on environmental issues to Actis, a private equity firm with $ 7.6 billion of investments in India, China and other parts of the developing world.

The award focuses on dedicated individuals who have pushed the needle in environmental policy by tackling various economic and social issues that affect the U.S. now and in the near future.

Even in light of the recent policy work in the US energy sector, the ambitious goals and approaches to carbon emissions reductions coming out of global climate summits, and an increasing awareness of the various environmental issues we're facing, any changes we're making in our habits, systems, and policies feel like they're too little, too late.

He acknowledged African Environment and Wangari Maathai Day in showcasing good Practices in environmental management saying this will promote the entrenchment of environmental issues into the mainstream of various planning and policy instruments at all levels, in all countries.

Carine is a member of several scientific committees (including INTERSOL, relating to soil contamination and ATMOSF» AIR, relating to air issues), and is also involved in various environmental law working groups and think - tanks.

He has also represented numerous Fortune 500 companies on various compliance issues, including grand jury investigation compliance, securities regulation, banking issues, and environmental concerns, as well as in numerous contractual and business disputes.

If only we'd seen one press release this year or last from any of the major publishers even vaguely alluding to the fact that they have to work within various strictures and that there is a desire, however minimal, over time to develop a dialogue with China's authorities to talk about legal issues such as human rights environmental rights issues and a myriad of other social rights concerns, as well as other issues in the PRC, from housing law to dealing with the fallout of local government mismanagement after disasters such as the earthquake in Sichuan.

How buildings are used, in energy terms, is becoming a crucial issue: energy costs are rising; various policy drivers (such as display energy certificates) mean that there is increasing awareness of the environmental impact of the built environment; and the pricing and rationing from the CRC (carbon reduction commitment) will begin to bite over the next few years.

Reflecting the comprehensiveness of our domestic practice, our Latin American group attorneys have extensive experience counseling clients from various industrial sectors on a wide range of issues arising under the domestic environmental regulations of most Latin American countries with emphasis in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru.

I have taught various graduate and undergraduate courses including: Administration of Health Services, Organization and functions of health Care Systems, Current Issues in Health Care (Health Policy, Environmental Health, Comparative International Health Care Systems, Human Sexuality, and Drugs and Society.

Environmental Consultants are employed by private or public organizations and are in charge for assessing various environmEnvironmental Consultants are employed by private or public organizations and are in charge for assessing various environmentalenvironmental issues.

• Competent at emptying and cleaning waste receptors, disposing trash in an environmental friendly manner • Well versed in clearing off snow from walkways and driving lots using chemical cleaners • Proficient in communicating courteously with colleagues and patrons • Demonstrated ability to clean and disinfect isolation rooms periodically as per HIPPA issued applicable SOPs • Adept at carpet shampooing using steam cleaners • Familiar with deworming and fumigation protocols and applicable safety measures • Effective skills in removing any stains from the floor and staircases and disinfecting the same periodically • Efficient in washing and cleaning restrooms and sanitizing the same • Substantial knowledge of various chemical cleaners and detergents, compliant to safety protocols associated with usage of same • Special talent for dusting and polishing furniture, door handles and window sills • Expert in scrubbing, buffing and refinishing all kinds of floor • Excellent skills in glass cleaning and giving it steak free shine using synthetic shiners • Proven ability to vacuum and clean rugs, carpets and matted floors • Track record of conducting minor premises and floor maintenance tasks and reducing overall damage • Profound skills in floor mopping, brushing and sweeping utilizing various manual and electric mops and water dip equipment • Knowledge of OSHA issued workplace hygiene and safety guidelines • Familiar with proper usage protocols of various cleaning equipment along with proven ability to clean and store the same properly after usage • Well versed in maintaining and ensuring the privacy, dignity and wellbeing of citizens, patients and residents • Demonstrated ability to listen to and understand client needs, follow instructions and deliver customer oriented satisfactory floor cleaning services

Here's part of a recent conversation I had with Dr. Zvi Blank, a U.S. - based independent consultant and trainer with extensive experience in environmental issues pertaining to various types of real estate markets.

In this introduction to the land specialty, aspiring land professionals learn the basics of land brokerage, including the various types of land; the land brokerage process; the 1031 tax - deferred exchange process; market value; property rights and restrictions; subdivisions and assemblage; and environmental and regulatory issues.