Sentences with phrase «wider issues relating»

Research carried out prior to Aspire Law's formation indicated that as well as getting the right level of compensation, there were a number of wider issues relating to spinal cord injuries which had a considerable impact on clients» quality of life that needed to be addressed.
The issue of fox hunting was part of a wider issue relating to a political attack by the Labour Party on rural England and we fully support rural communities to decide for themselves if they want fox hunting or not.

Not exact matches

Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
The indexed dataset of more than 30 million voting records supports research into a wide range of issues related to investor advocacy and corporate governance.
He is responsible for assessing the ESG performance of existing and potential portfolio companies, and works on shareholder engagement initiatives related to a wide range of sustainability issues.
Tracking repeat calls within a specified period (we recommend seven to 14 days) is not only easier than measuring FCR but also casts a wider net, capturing the implicit, or nonobvious, reasons customers call back, such as related downstream issues or an emotional disconnect with a rep.. A word of caution: Tracking repeat calls instead of using FCR inevitably makes performance appear worse.
Her experience includes a wide variety of insurance issues (automobile coverage disputes, commercial general liability, business interruptions, tenant liability, fire, and cannabis - related issues) as well as general commercial litigation issues related to contractual disputes, construction litigation and negligence.
When market conditions favor wider diversification in the view of Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc., the Fund's investment manager, the Fund may invest up to 30 % of its net assets in securities outside of the U.S. fixed - income market, such as utility and other energy - related stocks, precious metals and mining stocks, shares of real estate investment trusts («REITs»), shares of exchange - traded funds («ETFs») and other similar instruments, and foreign government debt securities, including debt issued by governments of emerging market countries.
Tiffany has experience advising a wide range of companies on formation, contracts, minutes, trademark, branding, employment, non-disclosure and non-compete agreements, licensing, and franchise related issues.
The latter solves trust - related issues, such as KYC and document verification, so it has a much wider appeal.
I ended up taking much of the material I had developed on that issue — how Christians relate to the wider society — out of that book.
The way many Christians think about work perpetuates unconscious double standards that affect a wide variety of issues related to work in the world and work in the church.
Since Harold Lindsell assumed the position of editor late in the sixties, Christianity Today has moved away from the mere elucidation of socially related Biblical principles, as Henry thought was right, to an ongoing commitment to social critique and specific commentary on a wide range of social and political issues.
For example, such a culture may include some or all of the following; ongoing safety classes for parents, children and youth, sermons that teach about the value of children and that openly address issues related to abuse, ongoing child protection training for staff and volunteers, and the hosting of community wide events that address issues related to abuse.
And yet, in spite of the materialistic tone, Marx's writings are related to issues of general philosophical significance, and his later writings on economy and society are meaningful only within this wider context.
The inaugural meeting of the forum took place on Saturday with a wide range of issues being discussed relating to three main agenda topics — the Members sale, away tickets and young supporters.
This is a very useful work of reference, especially at a time when parental leave is high on the policy agenda, and provides fascinating insights into how a wide range of countries are tackling these, and related, issues.
In The Lunch Tray's Guide to Getting Junk Food Out of Your Child's Classroom, I address a wide variety of topics including: how wellness policies and the new federal «Smart Snacks» rules relate to classroom junk food; the tricky problem of birthday treats and how to respond to your opponents on that issue; the use of junk food as a classroom reward; the use of candy as a teaching «manipulative;» kids and sugar consumption; and much more.
They speak on a wide range of issues relating to stillbirth and neonatal death including but not exclusive to the following:
She has created curricula for agencies and professionals on a wide variety of topics — such as preparing for birthcountry visits, an overview of clinical issues in adoption — as they relate to helping families and children around adoption issues.
She addresses problems and solutions for a wide variety of sleep - related issues.
Mr Ramsden joined the Treasury in 1988 and has worked on a wide range of macroeconomic and microeconomic policy issues relating to the UK and European economies including fiscal and tax policy and public finances, the business sector and labour markets.
As an integral part of the housing system, many of the problems relating to HB are tied up with wider issues of the availability and cost of housing and local government finance in general.
The calendar, which features over 40 workshops, performances, dinner programs, tours, and lectures relating to women's history and contemporary issues taking place locally during March, is available free at participating locations, the 37 County - wide Library branches, Erie County's Rath Building, and on the websites www.erie.gov and www1.buffalolib.org.
Allen was very articulate and knowledgeable about a wide array of subjects related to the operations of County Government and issues that affect the everyday lives of Saugerties residents, while his opponent was not.
Through a wide variety of projects, SRHRL has shown its commitment to promoting high standards for the practice of science and engineering, monitoring and enhancing assessment of emerging ethical and legal issues related to science and technology, engaging scientists, engineers and their professional associations in human rights efforts, and furthering the use of science and technology in support of human rights.
In the face of these controversies, changing our practice of laboratory test monitoring relies not only on evidence provided by key studies such as this one but may additionally require discussion within the dermatology community and possibly even endorsement or guidelines issued from key opinion leaders to gain wide acceptance,» write Eleni Linos, M.D., M.P.H., Dr.PH., of the University of California, San Francisco, and coauthors in a related editorial.
Science and Engineering Indicators is the most comprehensive source of high - quality federal data on a wide range of topics that include trends in global R&D investments and knowledge - intensive production, K - 12 and postsecondary STEM education, workforce trends and composition, state level comparisons, and public attitudes and understanding of science and related issues.
Ash from deadly eruptions, like this one, can spread far and wide and cause a host of issues related to health, air transportation, and even crop failure.
In the United States, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), a unit of the U.S. Department of Defense, issues what it calls Broad Agency Announcements covering, as the name implies, a wide range of related R&D needs.
EMSL offers — at one location — a comprehensive array of cutting - edge resources including those associated with synthesis, characterization, theory and modeling, dynamical properties and environmental testing relevant to a wide range of environmentally related issues and topics at the molecular level.
Published semi-annually by NCEP, the electronic journal LinC provides teaching modules that include synthesis documents summarizing a wide range of conservation - related topics, field or laboratory exercises, and relevant short case studies with teaching notes to help educators tailor their lessons to local issues or questions.
At the institute, Dr. van der Marel previously led the telescopes group, which is responsible for issues related to the optics, focus, wavefront sensing and control, and guiding for the Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), as well as the team that is responsible for the calibration and user support of the Hubble Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) and the Wide Field and Planetary Camera 2 (WFPC2).
I am a certified Pelvic Health Physiotherapist who has completed post-graduate education through Pelvic Health Solutions.This training allows me to assess and treat a wide range of pelvic related issues affecting women and men.
Our clinic offers a wide variety of testing to help diagnose the root cause of your health related issues.
She counsels clients on a wide range of nutrition - related issues, including weight loss, cardiovascular health, sports nutrition and diabetes management.
Eating chocolate as an adult male does not seem to be related to any testicular issues (according to this article), and they acknowledge that milk and sugar go along with human consumption which is how they proxy cocoa use at a country - wide level.
In related news, researchers at Oregon State University point out the close links between your gut health and a wide range of health issues.14 As noted in the university press release:
He is an accomplished and inspirational speaker and communicator on a wide range of issues relating to sustainability.
Ashleigh is an Accredited Practising Dietitian & Accredited Nutritionist who specialises in assisting in a wide spectrum of diet related issues for all ages, from children through to adults.
During that time he wrote and reported more than 400 stories on a wide variety of sports - related issues for WORLD NEWS TONIGHT WITH PETER JENNINGS, NIGHTLINE, and other ABC News broadcasts.
A pattern that emerged pretty naturally was that very often the films that passed and that felt as though they would be of interest to a wide range of audiences were concerned with issues relating to representation.
The conference highlighted three main points around STEM education: firstly, there is a common global issue of the need for more young people to choose to study STEM subjects and move into STEM - related careers in the future; secondly, there is very limited implementation advice available for anything beyond the extremes of small projects and school - wide transformation; and, lastly, that the idea of STEM is firmly rooted in the development of 21st Century skills.
Implement a school - wide curriculum that addresses safety issues related to digital media.
We try to actively share our voices on important education - related issues by serving on state - wide committees and task forces, regularly communicating with key stakeholders, and attending important community events such as learning institutes or town halls.
In terms of general education - related topics, participants shared links on a wide variety of matters, including diversity and social justice issues, and to articles on education news and policy matters, such as the Common Core State Standards and the Chicago Teachers Union strike that unfolded during the semester.
With time, teachers can develop authentic collaborative communities in which they address common issues, shared goals or school - wide initiatives; engage in mutually beneficial endeavors using communal resources; and advance their skills, knowledge, and dispositions related to student learning.
The Department also operates as a central resource to research and resolve district level attendance or truancy related issues, provides knowledge about the various district - wide related internal tracking systems, and guidance on effective adherence with state and district level attendance and truancy related governing policies and guidelines.
Jim's wide - ranging commentaries on CTE - related issues have addressed such topics as national and international CTE practices, workforce development, the labor market and changing global economy, the role and impact of technology, and the perils and pitfalls of the «college for all» approach to education.
This team works on a wide range of issues related to: ensuring that planned transportation projects meet community needs, including by ensuring effective public involvement; developing and reviewing transportation legislation and regulations related to transportation planning and investment; and coordinating national transportation policy initiatives, including by working with other federal, State and local agencies.
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