Sentences with phrase «concerns over the substance»

Not exact matches

But when the subject of civil religion became a minor academic industry, I became increasingly concerned, as conferences, panels and symposia on the subject proliferated, that the whole issue was bogging down into arguments over definition and that substance was being overlooked.

Many parents buy organic milk, which often cost up to 40 % more, over concerns about growth hormones (GH) and oestrogen — substances that are often given to conventionally - raised cows.

A risk assessment of over 1,300 food contact substances was carried out by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and found that exposures to most chemical used to produce food packaging are «low» and «unlikely to pose a public health and safety concern.»

The RCN's chief executive and general secretary, Dr Peter Carter, has condemned health secretary, Andrew Lansley, for refusing to change the substance of his plans in response to detailed concerns it has raised over many months.

Another example we can easily debunk is the concern over «phytates» (which is usually the same substance listed as the big «anti-nutrient»).

(NaturalHealth365) Food additives are on the rise despite growing public concern over the safety of these toxic substances.

Instead it very subtly is an indictment of the American political system and the complacency of the American public who appear more concerned with image over substance.

I understand the concerns of independent booksellers... But accusing authors like me... of not «giving a fig» for independents is not only ignorant but untrue; I think my deeds over the years give substance to my words.»

Each year, the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center processes well over 100,000 phone calls concerning substances that are potentially poisonous to household pets.

I was initially concerned that this would be another case of style over substance (I'm looking at you, Alice) or, God forbid, a sly propaganda piece for the Republican Party, but the demo and reviews have eased my worries.

These comments reflect grave concern about an emphasis on time over substance, and about a product whose final content appears predetermined regardless of the science and the facts.

Canadian Bar Association president Fred Headon raised concerns about the matter over the weekend, and The Advocates» Society released a letter it sent Harper saying «there is no substance» to the government's criticism that McLachlin lobbied against Nadon's appointment and that she improperly interfered in a matter before the court.

The travaux préparatoires show that various concerns were raised over the form and substance of this principle, including concerns that severability of arbitral awards would in practice «open the door to a review as to substance», 794 which the drafters of the New York Convention sought to prevent.

Investor - State arbitrations regularly involve public law disputes about the scope and limits of host State regulatory powers, including, for example, disputes concerning limits of emergency powers, regulatory oversight over public utility companies, control of harmful substances, the protection of cultural property, or the implementation of non-discrimination policies.

a. elevated liver enzymes b. positive alcohol marker c. driving under the influence charge d. family / friends» concern over drinking habits e. blackouts f. withdrawal seizures g. medical complications related to alcohol (heart, etc.) h. use of other substances such as marijuana or cocaine

Parents fighting for sole custody can raise concerns over domestic violence, chronic substance abuse, violent crimes and incarceration.

First, the few studies that have followed participants beyond the immediate intervention period (6 months or less) have noted a decay of intervention effect on behavior over time, 5,6 prompting members of the National Institutes of Health Consensus Panel: Intervention to Prevent HIV Risk Behavior to identify sustainability of program effectiveness as 1 of the most important questions that professionals who are concerned with risk prevention face.7 A challenge for behavioral change interventions in general, this issue is particularly vexing for interventions that target decreased involvement in sex and substance use with advancing age during adolescence.8, 9 Second, multiple behaviors (sex without a condom, sex with multiple partners, substance use before sex, etc) directly and indirectly place individuals at risk for acquisition of HIV.

Recently, concern over the contribution of ADHD to substance abuse has generated considerable interest.3 However, a comprehensive review4 and subsequent prospective studies in adolescents5 and young adults6 have found that the relation between childhood ADHD and substance abuse disappears when the overlap between ADHD and conduct disorder (CD) and other externalizing problems is taken into account.

More concerned with style over substance, his tassled bedside table indicates his devil - may - care fun - loving personality.