Sentences with phrase «by any concrete measure»

But by any concrete measure the Germans seemed invulnerable.

There are several achievements defined by concrete measures.

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The loss in trust in this case was quite concrete, measured by a substantial drop in the company's share price.

A third of the document explains the importance of shade and biodiversity, while the rest neglects to specify any criteria or concrete measures proposed by the company protect the environment.

Since the measures were announced on 2 July, «The situation has been very chaotic in general, especially because of the lack of information and concrete actions» by the institutes, Garrido writes.

The Western leaders responded to the accusations that the text was stripped of any concrete measures by blaming China and other developing nations for the failure of the Copenhagen conference to achieve more.

Hariri and his lab director, Daniel Weinberger, wondered if they could get more concrete answers by comparing people's genes not just to their behavior or a subjective psychological state, but to brain activity measured by a scan.

To make this adorable little DIY concrete plant stand, start by measuring and cutting your dowel into thirds (each leg was 16 ″ long).

As indicated by the tearful remonstrance of the ex-wife character represented by Cate Blanchett, emotional attachments are doomed to become less concrete or clearly defined, the highs fewer and far between (take the screen time give to Poots vs. the late appearance of Lucas), calling for more extreme measures (Natalie Portman's adulterous character), but always prone to fail since the pursuit of happiness is merely a debauched, self - serving fantasy.

9 • solve one - step problems involving multiplication and division, by calculating the answer using concrete objects, pictorial representations and arrays with the support of the teacher • recognise, find and name a half as 1 of 2 equal parts of an object, shape or quantity • recognise, find and name a quarter as 1 of 4 equal parts of an object, shape or quantity • Compare, describe and solve practical problems for: lengths and heights [for example, long / short, longer / shorter, tall / short, double / half]; mass or weight [for example, heavy / light, heavier than, lighter than]; capacity / volume [for example, full / empty, more than, less than, half, half full, quarter]; time [for example, quicker, slower, earlier, later]; • measure and begin to record the following: lengths and height; mass / weight; capacity and volume; time (hours, minutes, seconds) • recognise and know the value of different denominations of coins and notes • sequence events in chronological order using language (for example, before and after, next, first, today, yesterday, tomorrow, morning, afternoon and evening) • describe position direction and movement including whole half quarter and three quarter turns PLUS MANY MORE OBJECTIVES!

Furthermore, the one large - scale study on the relationship between concrete operational thought and reading, reported by University of Northern Iowa professor of education Rheta DeVries more than a quarter of a century ago, found that measures of reading in children in the early school years were almost entirely unrelated to measures of concrete operational reasoning on Piagetian tasks.

Developed by industry leaders, easch assessment uses positively phrased items to protect against discouraging students, and measures concrete, observable, and malleable behaviors that can be impacted by instruction and practice.

The Framework affirms the important role that school environment factors play in increasing student achievement by including concrete, quantifiable measures that provide important indicators of how schools are engaging and supporting students.

CDE staff and members of the advisory committee, appointed by state schools chief Tom Torlakson, have struggled somewhat to define what career ready» means, much less find concrete measures that show how schools are preparing students for the work place.

So far, there are no concrete district data to show whether the more play - based kindergarten program is improving academic achievement as measured by standardized state tests.

No concrete measures have been taken by local authorities to prevent the use of the traditional transportation, which lacks safety.

Property sits on a parcel measuring approximately 75 ft. x 100 ft. (along highway) secured by a concrete and chain link fence.

Other management measures include grinding all glass into small chips which are then used as a base for poured concrete, burning all combustible materials and compacting all other trash which is then removed from the atoll by boat.

Carefully measured, the exhibition space was clearly demarcated by an open, grey form swept clean using a dustpan and brush — a form that mirrors exactly the concrete surfaces of the 70s - era stripmall shop at Cologne's Ebertplatz, where Bruch & Dallas exists alongside three other project spaces since 2009.

The two paintings on concrete are small rectangles measuring 60 cm high by 50 cm wide.

For a 2007 show at Gavin Brown's gallery in New York, he took a jackhammer to the gallery's concrete floor to create an 8 - foot - deep crater that measured 38 - by - 30 feet.

Created as a habitable structure, ReActor measures 44 - feet by 8 - feet, and rotates 360 - degrees balanced atop a 15 - foot concrete column.

Another highlight is «Drifter», a floating concrete monolith measuring four by two by two meters, on display in the IMC Gallery.

Artist's desk, plastic paint containers, wood, concrete, wood panel, painting by the artist's brother measuring 16 x 20 inches, computer, digital video, Duration: 12 minutes, Dimensions variable (detail)

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If 350 MW of energy storage is included (in either flywheel or battery form) the storage system would consist of up to 3,000 electrical enclosures measuring approximately 40 feet by 8 feet by 8.5 feet high and installed on concrete foundations.

Now the phenomenon could be saved only in so far as they could be reduced to a mathematical order, and this mathematical operation does not serve to prepare man's mind for the revelation of true being by directing it to the ideal measures that appear in the sensually given data, but serves, on the contrary, to reduce these data tot he measure of the human mind, which, given enough distance, being sufficiently remote and uninolved, can look upon and handle the multitude and variety of the concrete in accorance with its own patterns and symbols....

Now the phenomena could be saved only in so far as they could be reduced to a mathematical order, and this mathematical operation does not serve to prepare man's mind for the revelation of true being by directing it to the ideal measures that appear in the sensually given data, but serves, on the contrary, to reduce these data to the measure of the human mind, which, given enough distance, being sufficiently remote and uninvolved, can look upon and handle the multitude and variety of the concrete in accordance with its own patterns and symbols.

By enforcing this measure, we hope that Berkeley Law can enact concrete change in the way law firms treat their employees, making our own positive contribution to the #MeToo movement.

This would most likely mean concrete (vs. simple abstract) analysis of the economic and societal pressures behind the future measures (proper analysis of the historic and projected figures & analysis of least restrictive measures) by the EFTA court.

Zuckerberg announced three concrete measures to help prevent future exploitation of Facebook by third parties.

Contrary to the reports issued by the Obama administration (which one international observer notes «have not led to a single bit of U.S. policy»), Villani's team expects that some concrete measures will be put into play within months.

We achieve our mission by to uniting global communities, implementing concrete solutions, and measuring the effect.

Construction Worker, Mission Renovation2015 — Present • Read blueprints and assign responsibilities to work crew accordingly • Prepare construction sites before crew comes out to make sure all hazards are removed • Measures distances to ensure remodeling and installations will fit perfectly • Erect scaffolding and other safety structures to reduce the number of workplace injuries by 80 percentConstruction Worker, Rose Falls Remodeling2013 — 2015 • Operated jackhammers to break up concrete to install pipes under the earth • Assisted masons, plasterers, and carpenters with specialty work • Cleaned surfaces before and after material was to be applied, which included hosing water, sand, or steam based on the material being worked on • Installed over 60 new roofs on residential houses throughout the city

• Track record of performing concrete, electrical and maintenance work following OSHA standards • Well - versed in bricklaying, trenching, roofing and sheet metal work depending on specifications provided by individual contractors • Special talent for performing construction work using a variety of tools and equipment particular to construction specifications and layouts • Competent at reading and interpreting advanced blueprints in a bid to understand expected design and layout of project • Familiar with building inspection codes and standards and knowledge of fulfilling corresponding requirements • Superb eye - hand coordination along with keen understanding of interpreting floor plans and taking accurate measurements • Skilled in properly and safely position, join, align and seal pipe sections by following best construction practices • Demonstrated proficiency with operating hydraulic cranes in large construction areas in a safe manner, following set construction rules • Physical dexterity aimed at lifting and carrying materials and equipment weighing up to 75 lbs • Excellent skills in installing windows and doors according to specifications laid out in master construction plans • Knowledge of measuring and recording distances to layout areas in a bid to make construction work possible

Protective Factor Survey This is a self - administered survey, developed by the FRIENDS National Resource Center in collaboration with the University of Kansas Institute for Educational Research and Public Service, which measures protective factors in five areas: family functioning / resiliency, social support, concrete support, nurturing and attachment, and knowledge of parenting / child development.

Builders use concrete monitoring equipment, like the products found at Certified Material Testing Products, after the concrete mix has been poured and set to measure possible displacement and cracks caused by shifting of the foundation, backfill or soil.