Sentences with phrase «concerns are closer to home»

This is not because people are selfish, but because their concerns are closer to home.

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With the rate of home ownership now close to 70 %, and with household debt at a record high, much of the financial health of Canadian households is inextricably linked to home values, making it the kind of dominant concern that not only affects household finances, but consumer psychology and confidence.

Although the issue of homeschool student participation in public high school sports isn't exactly a pressing national concern, it hits pretty close to home in our family — both our kids are competitive club - level swimmers who could contribute to the success of our local high....

It is not, I submit, compassion for strangers, but a concern for justice centered closer to home.

On the other hand, people who usually shop at Coles, Woolworths / Safeway and IGA are more concerned that their supermarket is located close to home than whether it has good value and low prices.

Carlacci's comments weren't comforting to any of the approximately 15 people in the library basement who are concerned about the health impacts of the Peace Bridge plaza expansion and constructing a duty free store closer to their homes on the Episcopal Church home property on Busti Avenue.

But, the plan to permanently close the seasonal road has raised the ire of some residents — especially those living along West River Parkway, who are concerned about traffic closer to their homes and maintenance of the pathway and park.

«That this House opposes the Government's plans to impose a polyclinic, or GP - led health centre, in every primary care trust; regrets that this could result in the closure of up to 1,700 GP surgeries; is concerned that the imposition of polyclinics against the will of patients and GPs could be detrimental to standards of care, particularly for the elderly and vulnerable, by breaking the vital GP / patient link; further regrets that these plans are being imposed without consultation; is alarmed at the prospective loss of patient access to local GP services at a time when care closer to home should be strengthened; believes that the Government's plans would jeopardise the independence and commissioning capability of general practice in the future; supports the strengthening of access to diagnostic and therapeutic services without undermining the structure of GP services; and calls on the Government to reconsider its plans for polyclinics.

The basic PTO model is the same: a structured group of concerned parents, with the cooperation of the school administration and teachers, engaging in activities to support and enhance the educational environment of the school, and build closer connections between home and school.

Although the concerns of the world do and should draw us to the larger stage, our actions close to home are paramount.

TORONTO — A new survey says nearly one quarter of Canadians won't be travelling this summer, with budget concerns keep them close to home.

Some borrowers also expressed concern over having to bring additional money to closing to compensate for declining property values since they bought their home, even though they would likely be eligible for HARP, which eliminates that need.

We now have an acoustic study that was paid for by a Wind Developer and an acoustician that was chosen by the residents that clearly raises serious concerns about Wind Turbines being placed far too close to homes!

Researchers at the University of Missouri have concluded that while the public is troubled about a range of environmental issues, close - to - home concerns like clean air and water outweigh fears of global warming.

Other clients have cited concerns that Russian and Chinese Central banks could be targeted, and what this could mean in the forthcoming days or months for money held closer to home.

Considering the August for our home, though our front door is 30 — 50 feet from our Apple TV, which has me concerned that the Apple TV's Bluetooth connection won't reach the August, requiring us to either (a) move the Apple TV closer to the front door or (b) buy the August Connect to connect the lock with our network.

Considering the August Lock for our home, though our front door is 30 — 50 feet from our Apple TV, which has me concerned that the Apple TV's Bluetooth connection won't reach the August, requiring us to either (a) move the Apple TV closer to the front door or (b) buy the August Connect to connect the lock with our network.

I explained that it wasn't in their best interest to make buyers close on a home where they had grave concerns.

Still processing on - site transactions at the home office, Ferndale was concerned that they were close to reaching the limit of properties they could handle without financial performance at individual assets suffering.

Many experienced home buyers, sellers and investors are still surprised to learn of the new closing requirements concerning funding.

But many also appear ready to close sales quickly because of concerns of being potentially priced out of the market by rising mortgage rates and home values.

With the rate of home ownership now close to 70 %, and with household debt at a record high, much of the financial health of Canadian households is inextricably linked to home values, making it the kind of dominant concern that not only affects household finances, but consumer psychology and confidence.

One concern was for a property being built in close proximity to the home, but there was no work happening during our stay.