Sentences with phrase «concerned about issues such as»

John Mann told a meeting at Labour party conference that the party was losing the support of the white working class who were concerned about issues such as immigration.

McDonald, who founded a group called the African - American Ministers Leadership Council, says he opposes same - sex marriage, but that he is more concerned about issues such as health care, education and jobs.

Briefings produced in 2010 by civil servants in the Department for Education (DfE) on the principle of whether or not Steiner schools should gain state funding through the Free Schools programme express serious concern about issues such as racism, systemic bullying, academic rigour, secrecy and whether or not the schools would be able to pass Ofsted inspections, the British Humanist Association (BHA) can today reveal.

Whether those changes are globally positive remains an open question; concerns about issues such as the home / work divide and data security often give pause, though the undeniable potential for collaboration, increased productivity, and information sharing can often overshadow such concerns.

Not exact matches

The likelihood of bringing about a higher good, i.e., eudemonia, by rudely expressing one's concern for others» health, voicing unflattering criticism, and forcing confrontational consideration of moral issues is small (and, in some cases, such as the friend who sings off - key, nil).

Have you noticed any of those same issues that concern you about the religions of the world stemming from non-religious issues such as say politics or the love of money?

Even though many of the theologians with these concerns have public political commitments (the most forthright tend to be on the political left or center - left, such as Elaine Graham, Timothy Gorringe, Kenneth Leech, Michael Northcott and Denys Turner), the main debates have not usually been about current political issues.

And for those concerned about functional and substantive definitions of religion, Geertz basically settled the issue by suggesting that symbols themselves might vary greatly in substance but could be studied usefully in terms of their subjective functions, such as creating moods and supplying meaning and motivation.

Those working in the dairy industry are cautiously optimistic about the future, but there is still concern over prices, globalization, and individual issues such as NAFTA, CETA and Brexit.

In today's society mental issues, such as depression («the black dog») are of great concern, particularly in men who find it difficult to talk about it.

Some rookie dads - to - be are excited, some are up - and - down with a lot on their minds, and many get concerned and even scared about issues such as yours.

That's entirely different, of course, though it still raises other concerns about classroom food, such as allergy issues.

Please note, however, that if your baby has severe eczema or is showing signs of possible food allergy (such as hives, excessive vomiting, failure to thrive, extreme fussiness during most nursing sessions, coughing / wheezing with feedings, or other similar issues), you should speak to your allergist about your concerns before possibly changing your diet.

However, I am much more concerned about other issues going on in our country such as the increasing amount of sex offenders and pedophiles.

Additional reasons for deciding not to breastfeed can include concern about the quality and quantity of breast milk, and partner and family support, which are common across developed and developing countries.10, 11 Women who decide not to breastfeed are also more likely to have smoked during their pregnancy, be primiparous mothers (i.e., having their first child), and to have a child born low birth weight or with complex health issues such as cystic fibrosis.9, 12 Prenatal and post-natal stressful experiences may also reduce the duration of breastfeeding.13 Finally, several studies suggest that mother's who return to work within the first 6 months postpartum or anticipate an early return to full - time employment, are less likely to breastfeed.

The resolution includes issues Senate Republicans are either broadly opposed to — such as the DREAM Act — or have had concerns about, including juvenile justice reform for 16 and 17 - year - old defendants.

There is much debate about whether the Conservative pledge to hold an in / out referendum on the EU will win votes from UKIP, or whether UKIP supporters are more concerned with other issues such as immigration.

However, the BBC claims that the government's own drugs information panel has expressed concern about the use of drug testing in schools, citing Vivienne Edwards from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs as warning that such tests can undermine pupil - teacher relationships and should not be used a result of «complex» technical and ethical issues surrounding the issue.

While noting that Queens Council member Jimmy Van Bramer has a made a habit of releasing an overview of his constituent service work, Kallos explained that the challenge with being public about that data is that requests can range from personal issues such as disputes with neighbors to snow removal concerns.

There are also concerns about new issues the amphitheater will bring, such as increased traffic and noise.

NSB members feel such strong «continued and growing concern» about the situation that they also issued a shorter companion document, America's Pressing Challenge — Building a Stronger Foundation, as an urgent call to action.

If you have concern that your loved one or friend may have an eating disorder, urging them to see a doctor or qualified eating disorder specialist, such as at the Eating Recovery Center, and be honest about their eating habits is the first step, as eating disorders affect the whole body and can cause significant medical issues.

I did not receive a phone call back about the belt issue, but instead got a complete refund and 25 % of my next order (communicated via email), so I guess I am (somewhat) satisfied, though have concerns about items being sent out without vital accessories such as belts.

Another PBS lesson plan on civil disobedience asks students to identify «issues of concern» (such as school uniforms or a tax exemption for a business that pollutes), «brainstorm different ways people make their opinions known about issues of concern,» «discuss which of these methods are acceptable» means of protest to them,» and «identify possible negative consequences of activism to individuals engaged in these activities.»

Blogging about environmental concerns on MySpace is as commonplace as raising such issues in science class.

Whilst particularly in the primary sector many educators would say that there is an issue with respect to over-crowding of the curriculum, we would be concerned about some of the discussion around removing things such as sustainability and climate change and environmental issues from the curriculum.

With regard to other forms of abuse, such as verbal confrontations on the school premises, it is also important for schools to have policies and mechanisms in place when it comes to dealing with this type of issue, so that teachers can be assured that any concerns that they raise about these issues are dealt with fairly and robustly.

And nearly 80 percent said some students had expressed concern for their well - being because of the charged public conversation about issues such as immigration, health care, the environment, travel bans and LGBTQ rights, it said.

Time also needs to be built into teacher professional development opportunities to discuss and share ideas and concerns about technical and classroom management issues, such as location of equipment and supervision.

If they were about specific issues, such as parents wanting to complain about another individual pupil in a school, they were given advice about how to pursue their concerns with the school or local authority or other provider.

But there are still reasons for schools to stay put, such as funding issues and concerns about the management and leadership of the local school system.

They are concerned about the quality of the education home - schooled children receive as well as «safeguarding» issues, such as the ability to properly protect children from abuse or maltreatment.

An additional issue surrounding stronger accountability has been a concern about unintended consequences related to such things as higher exclusion rates from testing, increased drop - out rates, and the like.

During the hour - long discussion, the candidate for District 6 (East San Fernando Valley) did as much listening as she did talking, asking teachers about their concerns on issues such as local autonomy and teacher training.

Be prepared for every visit to your vet by assembling information about the daily care you give your bird, descriptions of the bird's environment and normal behaviors, a list of any changes in behavior that may concern you and how you expect to handle grooming issues such as feather, nail and beak trimming.

I am deeply concerned about the world around me, and my work reflects my reactions to social issues such as war and consumerism by contrasting images from American advertisements and popular culture with images of rituals from around the world.

The copies are smudged and almost illegible, and the reference to books by Benjamin such as The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction aligns the work squarely with recent artistic projects dealing with Google Books» scanning process, which touch on issues like the nostalgia for paperbound books on one hand, and concerns about mass digitization on the other.

Relatively few respondents indicated concerns about other typical issues associated with renewable energy growth, such as transmission constraints, stranded assets, or having enough flexible generation to meet demand.

Concerned about appropriate temperature targets to avoid the impending climate Apocalypse; well, we'll just post an article by Knopf stating «many of these issues can not be answered solely by science, such as the question of a temperature level that avoids dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system».

The issue is of particular concern given increased concerns about privacy in Canada when it comes to information shared with social media sites such as Facebook, and the fact Ontarians head to the polls on June 7, 2018.

Standards of care are patchy and inappropriate for professional groups, such as doctors, who are most concerned about confidentiality issues.»

«The choice of such a hot - button issue, which will attract a great deal of attention but won't actually have I would think that much of an impact at the end of the day, risks being a distraction from the more important and pressing access - to - justice challenges that we as Ontario lawyers ought to be concerned about,» says Adam Goldenberg, a lawyer with McCarthy Tétrault LLP.

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.

Looking at the state of the national judiciary, Klein raised concerns about various political issues creeping into the practice of law, such as attacks on judges and proposed budget cuts to the Legal Services Corp..

Speaking at the annual LSLA dinner, Crosse, a partner at Simmons & Simmons, said lawyers have genuine concerns about the potential loss of regulations, such as the Recast Brussels Regulation, which contains a uniform set of rules to govern issues including jurisdiction and enforcement across the EU.

Some proposals will never be acted upon due to issues such as available resources, culture, and concerns about security of information within organizations.

The conference will take up such issues as the nature of domestic and international crimes committed; which high - level Bush officials, including Federal judges and Members of Congress, are chargeable with war crimes; which foreign and domestic tribunals can be used to prosecute them; and the setting up of an umbrella coordinating committee with representatives of legal groups concerned about the war crimes such as the Center for Constitutional Rights, ACLU, among others.

The committee was concerned about local authorities» inappropriate use of RIPA powers to spy on the public over issues such as littering and to check residential status over school applications, a clear misuse of power.»

Ives said Wall Street is more concerned about the latest situation than it was about issues such as fake news spreading on Facebook's platform.

As such, traders voiced concern about the issue, with investor and Civic CEO Vinny Lingham stating simply: