But,
while these things of course happen in the game, mostly I was more impressed with how well they'd brought a sense of wonder to the gameplay that complemented the visual presentation of the game perfectly.
«
While a thing of the past for large corporations, defined benefit plans are still alive and well in the small business space and work well for small firms with highly paid owners,» says Parker.
Not exact matches
While there are a number
of different models you can choose from, the important
thing to keep in mind is the core components remain the same.
So
while it's hard to argue with New England Patriot quarterback Tom Brady's success — he's one
of just two players to win five Super Bowls — some
of the
things he does differently are, well, really different.
If this were an old Disney movie made
while Walt was at the controls, this would be the moment in the story when a little bit
of magic would appear — perhaps in the form
of a fairy godmother or some pixie dust — to make
things right.
The reality:
while you're at CES with hopes and dreams
of being the next big
thing, so are hundreds
of other companies and entrepreneurs.
The basic plans provide a level
of functionality similar to those found on other social media management platforms,
while the more advanced plans give you additional functionality for doing tricksy
things like the ability to queue items to recycle them and to email your updates instead
of having to open your social media software.
While some
of your audience members may be savvy in almost all
things digital technology, others may not be so versed, meaning you need to strike up a careful balance
of complexity and simplicity when designing your app.
Since you can't rely on what candidates say they will do, you can learn a lot from
things they have already done —
while not always the case, the past is at least a fairly reliable indicator
of the future.
Chamath Palihapitiya, the CEO
of venture capital firm Social Capital, says he's a big fan
of Bezos» letters because they serve as a reminder to keep a long - term view,
while keeping
things simple.
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.
But in the scheme
of things, if you look back at my track record as a CEO, I think you'll find that
while I look at a lot
of things, I actually pass on most.»
While the emerging field
of neuromarketing seeks to address this issue by peering directly into the brain, there are
things we can do easily and cheaply to make sure we're not reacting just to consumers» conscious minds, but to their unconscious as well.
As a result
of social media, participants also admitted to neglecting their loved ones, driving recklessly, being humiliated
while snapping selfies in public, and posting
things that they would never otherwise say in real life.
While there are a lot
of things you can't plan for, there were certainly a few big traps that I could have avoided in my journey had I made better decisions.
The good news is that the opportunities in the stores are so additive and important (from an experience, repeated trial, and data standpoint) to Amazon's ever - increasing accumulation
of behavioral information and ultimate objective
of knowing everything about us that I think Amazon will leave
things alone for a
while.
I like to wake up each day knowing the checklist
of things that I need to do
while still being excited for the unexpected
things that couldn't be planned.
The key
thing, he says, is figuring out how to promote innovation
while preventing scammers from taking advantage
of the system and stopping impossible projects before they are funded.
While it's never a good idea to bet against Mother Nature or gravity, the good news is that many
of the
things most likely to bring your business down are man - made and sometimes the product
of your own actions or — more likely - inactions.
While some may slip
things into their running shoes or the waistband
of their shorts for safekeeping, this isn't the most secure or ideal way to carry your items with you.
While some
of these imitations could be mistaken for the real
thing, others are abandoned ghost towns or remain half - finished construction projects.
Smit also says that
while advertisers and media buyers are finding creative ways around the PVR, with
things like product placement, sports makes the bulk
of that skullduggery unnecessary.
And
while having some flexibility is a good
thing, don't turn the option
of changing your direction into a way to make excuses.
While buying in bulk is good for lots
of things, be careful when buying perishables.
While having a lot
of friends is a good
thing, it's the value
of these relationships that's even more important.
Rose discusses all
of the must - have elements new businesses and established businesses must incorporate into their books to keep
things current,
while planning for the future.
These are some
of the most basic yet overlooked ways to stay on top
of things while your office chair collects dust without you.
While Kaspersky and the U.S. Government hash
things out, Kaspersky Lab is unlikely to get any government contracts in the U.S. anytime soon, even after promising independent reviews
of its code.
I know a number
of extremely successful people, and
while in many ways they're very different, they all share one
thing in common: They're exceptionally good at persuading other people.
As you probably already know, it's very easy to obtain information over the Internet, and
while this is a good
thing most
of the time, it also means that if you're not careful, cyber criminals can get their hands on your financial credentials.
While the chief investment officer
of Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMCo) can buy
things most people can't — toll roads, office towers, stakes in private companies — he takes a value approach to buying, just as many retail investors do.
In the end,
while the strategy floated by Morgan Stanley has been 100 % effective in the past, its sample size
of just eight instances makes it far from a sure
thing.
While it's true that the benefits
of being organized can be tricky to quantify, Pash says that the best gauge
of being well organized, «is just the lack
of anxiety that comes from a clean comfortable workspace where you feel like
things aren't piling up and overwhelming you.»
And,
while in some cases, there's nothing wrong with a two - way street, when that's the only way you build your network, it's a sure
thing that one day you'll wake up at the short end
of the stick.
While that may seem like a good
thing for business owners desperate for credit, it's definitely a case
of buyer beware.
While the details
of the hacks differ, the same
thing happened to Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel, whose emails to Sony Pictures CEO Michael Lynton, a member
of Snapchat's board
of directors, were released by North Koreans who hacked Sony.
In other words,
while the market seems to have quite a bit
of interest in meal kits, the business is anything but a sure
thing and Vice may have difficulty standing out in a crowded field.
While there are loads
of photo - sharing social media platforms, Pinterest seems to have landed as the most useful
of them all, especially for
things that are particularly visual and can be well captured in a close - up photo.
If you follow these simple tips
while incorporating a few that are personalized to your line
of work, you'll be sure to always be on top
of things even when it doesn't seem entirely possible.
While new blood could help turn
things around, some
of the problems will still persist.
While most people would never dream
of doing the sorts
of things that got Louis C.K. or Harvey Weinstein into trouble, we do all still have the same tendency to grow less empathetic as we become more powerful.
While all
of those
things still exist, they are no longer the only game in town when it comes to distribution, and therefore they are no longer the only game in town when it comes to making money from control
of that distribution.
And
while we don't yet have a lot
of specifics on what the Amazon venture with JPM and Berkshire will entail — the companies smartly left the details vague — «we can make up a few
things,» says Wolf.
These «little» leaders who are drinking their own Kool - Aid and who think you can fool all
of the people at least some
of the time (
while you're trying to figure
things out) are on their way to a rude awakening and an abrupt collision.
While the speaker drones on you can silently brainstorm
things you're grateful for, or alternately make a mental list
of a few specific people who you'd like to send a thank you note or even thank face - to - face after you escape your torturous meeting.
While you might understand the basics
of personal branding, such as building a blog or connecting with people on LinkedIn, there are a few
things you're forgetting to include.
«
While things seem to be improving, the ability to find addresses in Saudi Arabia — and a lot
of basic stuff in the last mile
of execution... is going to be a big question they're always wrestling and thinking about,» he says.
While many companies place ads along the sides
of bracket pages or live - stream pages, they might be looking to switch
things up as other companies begin to dabble in a variety
of creative VR marketing campaigns.
While the show has evolved, one
thing is still a constant: None
of the characters are very smart about their money.
The moral
of this story is that the ideal situation could be to study and learn the
things you desire in a higher education institution
while still pursuing, scheming and building your entrepreneurial ideas.