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Fishing has enormous social, cultural, and economic importance in American society, and is the second most popular form of outdoor recreation in the United States with swimming being first).

Not exact matches

Evraz's importance to the Western Canadian economy illustrates how tricky it will be for Ottawa and other western governments to escalate economic sanctions against Russia in response to that country's annexation of Crimea and its role in the Ukraine crisis.

«These findings show that small businesses understand the importance of family friendly workplaces that afford working parents the flexibility they need to work and raise a family,» says Loren Harris, director of family economic security at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, in reference to the survey results.

In time, he thinks Haiti will attract more private investors, as well as partnerships with nonprofits that recognize the importance of economic initiatives.

Given the NDP's current position in the polls and the importance of corporate tax increases in its economic platform, I don't think this story got as much attention as it should have.

«Given developments in other parts of the world, I think what's been reaffirmed to me is the importance of building an inclusive innovation strategy for Canada, one that focuses both on economic and societal prosperity for all Canadians, and how fundamental that is to our long - term flourishing of our society.

«Notwithstanding the current position of the new U.S. Administration on (TPP), we will continue to engage with our American colleagues to strengthen our bilateral trade and economic relations, given the U.S.'s importance as our third - largest trading partner and a major source of investment,» Mustapa Mohamed said in a statement.

For all his misplaced self - importance, Lindner's diagnosis last night went to the heart of German and European political divisions that are only being papered over by an admittedly strong upswing in the economic cycle.

Obama and Zuckerberg will take the stage at the annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit, «an event that will showcase the importance of empowering global entrepreneurs to make communities around the world more economically prosperous and secure,» Director of the National Economic Council and Assistant to the President for Economic Policy Jason Zients wrote in a blog post.

In his final major speech as vice president, during an appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Joe Biden emphasized the importance of US commitment to its NATO allieIn his final major speech as vice president, during an appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Joe Biden emphasized the importance of US commitment to its NATO alliein Davos, Switzerland, Joe Biden emphasized the importance of US commitment to its NATO allies.

Representatives from Google Canada, Salesforce, and SurveyMonkey will participate in an Internet Association panel at the Economic Club of Canada on October 7th to discuss the importance of the digital economy to Canada's future growth and what Canada can do to maximize the benefits for businesses of all sizes and types.

In this Vancouver Sun op - ed, the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, Richmond Chamber of Commerce, and Delta Chamber of Commerce outline the economic importance of the Highway 99 corridor and Massey Tunnel replacement to our regional economy.

In another unprecedented cooperative initiative, The Vancouver Board of Trade supported the efforts of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce and partnered with 12 others chambers of commerce across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley to release a landmark research study on the economic importance of the Fraser River.

«Small businesses play a critical role in creating new jobs and are of vital importance to the economic recovery.

The EPC educates policymakers, consumers and the media on the system's role in economic growth and the importance of consumer choice, security, innovation and stability for the continued growth of global commerce.

In his speech, Yifei emphasized the importance of 2018 for China's long - term economic strategy, and discussed how the central bank's gold and silver department used problem - oriented, market - oriented, and livelihood - oriented «philosophy, style and methods» to promote reform and innovation in «key areas» of «currency bullion» as well as «currency gold and silver business.&raquIn his speech, Yifei emphasized the importance of 2018 for China's long - term economic strategy, and discussed how the central bank's gold and silver department used problem - oriented, market - oriented, and livelihood - oriented «philosophy, style and methods» to promote reform and innovation in «key areas» of «currency bullion» as well as «currency gold and silver business.&raquin «key areas» of «currency bullion» as well as «currency gold and silver business.»

As economic momentum in China declines, The Economist Intelligence Unit predicts that India will be Asia's fastest - growing economy between 2018 and 2022, carving out more influence in and importance to the global...

The reliance of British Columbia on Asian markets underlines the importance for the west coast of the developments in trade structures (so - called «trade architecture») and regional economic integration taking place in the Asia Pacific region.

Li downplayed the importance of some economic data from the past two months when delivering his keynote speech to the 2014 Summer Davos, which opened Wednesday in north China's port city of Tianjin.

No reading of American history, or American economic history, would miss the importance of tariffs in establishing the growth of manufacturing.

The complementary currency itself has declined in importance over the period while levels of overall consumption of goods and services have increased (although it is unclear whether the recent digitisation is to change this) A detailed study18 of the usage and circulation of the Palma found that around half of its usage was accounted for by just 6 economic actors in addition to the Banco Palmas itself: four local stores selling basic consumer items, the neighbourhood petrol station, and a party and décor shop.

John Maynard Keynes was right to emphasize the great importance of animal spirits, but other economists have also been right to emphasize that it is political and economic fundamentals that dominate in the medium and long terms.

Of the other MINTs: Indonesia is in a stable recovery, but the importance of commodities like coal and palm oil means it will not return to previous growth levels soon; Nigeria's economy remains overdependent on oil, though Phylaktis sees its «fast - growing population and labor force feeding faster economic growth over the medium term»; and while «Turkey has a lot of potential,» Lau says, «its political and economic management is questionable and casts a shadow over the economy.»

Notwithstanding its potential environmental burdens, the JRP ultimately concluded that the NGP is in the public interest, citing various societal benefits including primarily jobs and job - training for Aboriginal communities but also «research, monitoring, and planning initiatives and techniques with relevance beyond the project» and economic benefits, first and foremost the importance of «opening Pacific Basin markets» (NGP Report, Volume II, Chapter 2, s. 2.4.3 and 2.4.4.).

The goal is to address the growing popularity and economic importance of the miniature flying machines and integrate them safely into Canadian airspace, a department spokesperson wrote in an email.

Given the importance of the US economic outlook for Canadian exports and Canada's economy more generally, firms in the Business Outlook Survey are asked about their expectations for US growth.

While it is almost a year old, a study of the enduring importance of gold in the world economic system by R. Peter W. Millar, founder of Valu - Trac Investment Research Ltd. in Scotland (www.valu-trac.com), seems ever more compelling, and Millar graciously has agreed to let it be shared with you.

While not the same, does anyone not think that the U.S. government doesn't follow, influence, encourage and support the activities of its multinationals in areas considered of economic and strategic importance to the United States?

The importance of the financial sector in supporting an efficient allocation of resources in regards to the economic growth factors is recognizable as economies develop.

We can't overemphasize the importance of the profligate U.S. consumer in fueling economic growth in the rest of the world, as we've discussed in many past Insights.

A sociologist like William Julius Wilson can underline the importance of economic factors, pointing to the precipitous decline in manufacturing, and at the same time write frankly about the destructive influence of ghetto culture which lacks a viable middle class that once served as a «social buffer.

What if the primary importance of keeping jobs in the U.S. concerns human flourishing rather than economic efficiency?

At the same time as the focus of much interfaith activity has become more practical, those in positions of leadership in the political and economic spheres are both recognizing the importance of religion in shaping the modern world and acknowledging that there is a spiritual and ethical dimension to the major problems facing humankind.

Meanwhile it is possible to adopt policies based on the primary importance of meeting the basic needs of all that are far more successful in doing this than is generalized economic growth.

In them we find clearly articulated such themes as the importance of the communidades de base («grass - roots «Christian groups); Jesus as the liberator from hunger, misery, oppression and ignorance; the refusal to separate Christian sanctification from «temporal» tasks; challenges to capitalism (as well as to Marxism); the theory of «dependency» on inhuman economic systems; the need for liberation from neocolonialism; the need for «conscienticization»; the need for the church to support the downtrodden; the correlation of peace and justice; and the reality of «institutionalized violence.»

The importance of the power problem for Christian ethics derives both from the fact that power, whether economic, political, military, or spiritual, means capacity to determine life for good or ill, and from the fact that some fundamental redistribution of power is necessary as a condition of the freedom and dignity of men in their social relations.

To me this appears the most satisfactory interpretation of the present state of Life on the surface of the earth; despite a regrettable recrudescence of racialism and nationalism which, impressive though it may be, and disastrous in its effect upon our private post-war lives, seems to have no scientific importance in the overall process: for the reason that any human tendency to fragmentation, regardless of its extent and origin, is clearly of an order of magnitude inferior to the planetary forces (geographic, demographic, economic and psychic) whose constantly and naturally growing pressure must sooner or later compel us willy - nilly to unite in some form of human whole organized on the basis of human solidarity.

Despite the importance of economic conditions in 1992, then, religious and cultural alignments were very much in evidence in voting patterns.

If I am correct that the quest for economic growth is of primary importance in shaping the policies of our nation, and of most other nations, as well as of international agencies, then the exact meaning of «economic growth» is very important.

This event was of vast importance in the ancient world, not so much because of its direct effect on political or economic organization, but because of its effect on the minds of men and women who shared in the Mediterranean civilization.

The United States should recognize the importance of developing an economic policy designed to improve the economic well - being of its own people rather than to support its transnational corporations in their global competition with those of other great economic blocks.

Yet most economists, as well as many people living in countries newly committed to economic reform, overwhelmingly affirm Smith's views on the importance of free markets.

The importance of the economic factor in this protest is apparent in Elijah's sponsorship of Naboth against Ahab.

His writing on this subject has many affinities in substance, though not in tone, with the social encyclicals of John Paul II, who consistently insists on the importance of the noneconomic aspects of work, the dignity of unpaid labor, and the priority of human over economic values.

In many ways, the success of a company — especially in the food distribution and retail industry — depends on the economic strength of the overall community, Brisbane says, which is why O.D. Brisbane & Sons understands the importance of giving back to the community through philanthropic contributionIn many ways, the success of a company — especially in the food distribution and retail industry — depends on the economic strength of the overall community, Brisbane says, which is why O.D. Brisbane & Sons understands the importance of giving back to the community through philanthropic contributionin the food distribution and retail industry — depends on the economic strength of the overall community, Brisbane says, which is why O.D. Brisbane & Sons understands the importance of giving back to the community through philanthropic contributions.

The importance of this achievement was acknowledged in 2006 when the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing were awarded the afore - mentioned Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award.

Helena, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Forman will participate in a roundtable discussion next weekend on the economic importance of wine exports and agriculture...

Earlier this year, Alan Winde, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, emphasised the importance of the agricultural sector — specifically agri - processing — in driving growth and job creation in South Africa.

«The positive environmental, social and economic impacts of the sector in the global in the global South and North confirm the sector's importance as a lighthouse.»

In this process of reconciliation, the country is beginning to understand the importance of placing faith in gastronomy as a significant tool for the economic development of those populations where the real wealth that generates wealth is found&raquIn this process of reconciliation, the country is beginning to understand the importance of placing faith in gastronomy as a significant tool for the economic development of those populations where the real wealth that generates wealth is found&raquin gastronomy as a significant tool for the economic development of those populations where the real wealth that generates wealth is found»