Sentences with phrase «appalled by»

The first time somebody asked that, I clutched her tighter, appalled by the very idea.

Nevertheless, the new report is likely to fuel the sometimes vitriolic debate between environmentalists who see free - roaming domestic cats as an invasive species — superpredators whose numbers are growing globally even as the songbirds and many other animals the cats prey on are in decline — and animal welfare advocates who are appalled by the millions of unwanted cats (and dogs) euthanized in animal shelters each year.

Every American feels saddened and appalled by the numbers of soldiers who die for a cause, but because I used the most conservative numbers for my article, it emphasizes the need for immediate attention to another numerically big problem.

- Sweet T Ranch Appalled by PETA's No - Kill Position - Australia!

«This case started with a complaint from a concerned citizen who was appalled by the conditions these animals were exposed to.»

Several KSC workers were appalled by the killing of these creatures and set about to form Space Coast Feline Network in early 1996 to stop the killing and find other alternatives.

The Animal Legal Defense Fund is «appalled by the sudden blackout.

I am happy we actually adopted at the shelter but was appalled by the rescue organization representative's attitude.

Mailing money to a different state because we are appalled by cruelty does not get one single message to our own leaders.

Today's teens and twentysomethings genuinely seem to be appalled by the notion that if two people are doing the same job, one could be paid less just because she happens to be a woman.

As an aside, I am time after time appalled by the number of stock market pundits who find a willing audience for their bombast about where the economy and the stock market are headed.

I got on the phone with one of these companies and was appalled by their blatant violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

O'Henry would be appalled by this new system.

Then again, many readers are appalled by the low quality of self - published books and don't buy anything that's more than $ 2.99 if it's a first time author.

(1) I was appalled by even the lowest allowed price on the books, and shaved my royalties till they squealed for mercy, trying to make the paper version more affordable.

Some of you are appalled by it; some of you have been amused by it; some of you have been mesmerized by it; some of you are sick of it; and some of it you have chosen to just ignore it.

Last week, an open letter made the rounds from a developer who wanted to make apps for the PlayBook, but was appalled by how terrible and clumsy the experience is.

Monks is appalled by Freeboot's violent histrionics and Manson - like affinity for the hidden messages buried within Lennon and McCartney lyrics, yet acknowledges that he hears echoes of his own feelings when Freeboot speaks about the disintegration of workers» rights, the escalating differential between the haves and the have - nots, and the slap - on - the - wrist «justice» doled out in cases of billion - dollar corporate malfeasance.

Many readers, myself included, were appalled by Harlequin's decision to move forward with a vanity press in the particular manner they are planning.

Appalled by the twisting of science to such evil purposes, Dr. ISAAC GILMORE escapes from the organization, taking the nine cyborgs with him.

I'm appalled by the pdf experience you are showing from the Kobo H20, especially that ridiculous lack by default of full screen size fitting for an opened pdf document.

I am appalled by the number of poorly written (and that is being kind) books being e-published!

Review of Karen Cushman's Alchemy and Meggy Swann Meggy Swann is appalled by the bustle and filth of Elizabethan London when her father, an alchemist who doesn't set much store by truth or integrity, summons her to the city to work as his apprentice.

I'm absolutely appalled by what Penguin Young Readers is trying to get away with!!!

I'm appalled by the lack of integrity of the salesman and the dealership in general, showed in selling a car to us.

Most of us are appalled by the notion that the public doesn't perceive us as the concerned, dedicated educators we are, but maybe we need to ask ourselves how they would know if we don't tell them?

Sept. 5, 2017 (LOS ANGELES, CA)- Great Public Schools Now is appalled by the plan to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

And I am appalled by David Coleman's words.

«Every time I go to a (school choice) conference, I am appalled by how invisible almost the folks of color can be at the top level of leadership,» Forman said.

Americans are appalled by our plummeting world education rankings, and by our graduates» lack of preparedness for today's job market.

«We are appalled by the shambles of today's key stage 2 SATs (KS2) results which just compounds the total chaos the Government has made of this year's SATs.

Still, the founders of the would - be charters — in some cases simply parents in the community — are appalled by what they see as the dearth of innovation in the school systems, which lack even a single language - immersion program.

When she took over in San Francisco in 2000, she said, she was appalled by financial shenanigans in the district's facilities division and called in the police and the F.B.I..

As a music teacher in St. Louis, he was appalled by the district's decision in 2007 to cut student time in the arts by 64 % at the middle Read more about Shut Up and Teach?

We are appalled by the Texas Supreme Court's low standards for what constitutes an adequate education.

The National Education Union (NUT Section) have been appalled by social media, news reports and video footage showing migrants from across Africa reportedly being sold as slaves in Libya.

Dr Mary Bousted, general secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers, said: «We are appalled by the shambles of today's Key Stage 2 Sats results which just compounds the total chaos the government has made of this year's Sats.

As a resident of Chesterfield, the most underfunded district in New Jersey, I am appalled by the NJEA's glowing endorsement of Governor Murphy's budget proposal.

You will be appalled by their tone, but you will see that the message is clear.

To the folks who were shocked and appalled by the images in the media this month of Baltimore students huddled in their classrooms with all of their winter gear, I have news for you: This isn't new.

«NASUWT members and teachers generally have been appalled by the EIS statements, which have not diminished their anger about cuts to their pay, deterioration in their working conditions and crushing workload burdens.»

Dr Mary Bousted, general secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers commented on the SAT's release that: «we are appalled by the shambles of today's Key Stage 2 SATs results, which just compounds the total chaos the Government has made of this year's SATs.

As Michael Block tells it, he and Olga Block decided to apply for a school charter after she and her daughter moved to Arizona and were appalled by the weak curriculum in the public schools.

I'm just really appalled by Americans» growing ignorance of their own history and government.

But he's not doing all that well in school, and a teacher who tries to tutor him is appalled by what he does not know.»

Many Americans, however, were shocked and appalled by the turbulence.

Appalled by this request, he went on a personal quest to find Native actors that broadened his quest of trying to locate Native filmmakers.

The Marines watch the movie and whoop with glee during the famous «Ride of the Valkyries» bombardment — a scene that is, of course, a masterpiece of ambivalence: You're supposed to be appalled by the destruction of what appears to be a peaceful village, yet fired up by the spectacle, the whoosh, the smell of napalm in the morning.

Appalled by the efforts, Mireau orders soldiers to fire at their own positions.

As a probation officer, Sean Porter (Dwayne «The Rock» Johnson) is appalled by the delinquents» return rate and the constant outbreaks in the detention complex.