Sentences with phrase «for urban conditions»

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It is not surprising that the slums in our cities, where there is an intense struggle for basic necessities, have become scenes of violent conflict, M.N. Srinivas, the eminent sociologist, observes «The richest soil for communal frenzy to build on is poverty, illiteracy, unemployment and slum — like conditions — all of which are m plenty in urban India» (India Today, January 16 - 31, 1993).

As the changing socio - economic conditions of nineteenth - century urban, industrial America demanded of the church a reassessment of its understanding of people in society, it was the Social Gospel movement which arose to take seriously the reality of corporate sin and the need for corporate response.

In fact, these conditions are worse today for the black poor, the one third of us who reside primarily in the urban centers like Chicago and New York.

The foreign debt continues to be an issue and new voices have began to sound the need to look for ways to face it; (ii) At the national level two questions are concentrating increasing attention: one is the reassessment of the necessary role of the state to correct the distortions of a runaway market (currently discussed in Europe and in the discussions about the role the initiatives of «an active state has played in the economic development of Asian countries); the other is the need for a «participative democracy over against a purely representative formal democracy: in this sense the need to strengthen civil society with its intermediate organizations becomes an important concern; (iii) the struggle for collective and personal identity in a society in which forced immigration, dehumanizing conditions in urban marginal situations, and foreign cultural aggression and massification in many forms produce a degrading type of poverty where communal, family and personal identity are eroded and even destroyed.

Singapore has launched its first organic standard, which officials believe is possibly the world's first organic standard for produce grown in urban and indoor conditions.

In December 2007, the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board dismissed with prejudice, the Petition for Cancellation of Smokey Chipotle where Kraft Foods conspired with Urban Accents, Inc. (listed below) in a failed challenge by alleging Smokey Chipotle is a generic phrase for a chile chipotle (a variety of processed chile, i.e., a spice); heretofore the word «chipotle» was already disclaimed as a condition of registration at the U.S. Trademark office in 1995.

Desert - Like Conditions in Our Communities: Many African American communities are «first food deserts» — it's a term I coined to describe the desert like conditions in many urban areas I visited where women can not access support for the best first food - brConditions in Our Communities: Many African American communities are «first food deserts» — it's a term I coined to describe the desert like conditions in many urban areas I visited where women can not access support for the best first food - brconditions in many urban areas I visited where women can not access support for the best first food - breast milk.

He later worked to improve housing conditions for the homeless, served as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and worked at a real estate merchant bank.

For the pronghorn and 25 other endangered or threatened species, these are the hardest living conditions in the United States, and they are made worse by livestock grazing, recreational and urban development, hunting and poaching, and the effects of climate change.

For example, greening neighbourhoods or painting roofs lighter colours will both reduce the urban heat - island effect and reduce carbon - dioxide emissions through reduced air - conditioning costs, while making cities more resistant to storm damage would reduce emissions generated from rebuilding devastated areas.»

But there is a solution in which we, as the public, can still have well - lit surroundings and our astronomers can have better conditions for our urban observatories.

«Some people know that the conditions on the ground are so harsh that their families are not going to be able to stay,» said Edwin Meléndez, a professor of urban affairs and planning at Hunter College in New York City and director of the school's Center for Puerto Rican Studies.

This finding may be especially significant for future urban planning in metropolitan areas and may contribute to improved living conditions there.

The research team led by Yoshitaka Oishi of Fukui Prefectural University and Professor Tsutomu Hiura of Hokkaido University's Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere studied how bryophytes can be a tool for evaluating complex atmospheric conditions in urban areas.

Such an expansion would particularly benefit residents of medically underserved urban and rural communities who otherwise lack ready access to primary care services, especially adults with serious and chronic health conditions that can be cared for in primary care settings, women of childbearing age, children and the low - income elderly.

While disease risk is lower in temperate regions where viral amplification can not build across years, there is significant potential for localized disease outbreaks in urban populations under certain conditions.

At the local homepage for Mobilities & Urban Studies at Aalborg University you can find information about social activities and living conditions in Aalborg, Denmark.

If you haven't heard of this, Urban dictionary defines Man Cave as «A room, space, corner or area of a dwelling that is specifically reserved for a male person to be in a solitary condition, away from the rest of the household in order to work, play, involve himself in certain hobbies, activities without interruption.

Movement strategists consider five factors when selecting battlegrounds, she said, and the District met each condition: a legislative and an executive branch controlled by supporters, local political champions for education or urban renewal, local business support, a weakened teacher union, and grassroots backing.

The index measures innovation activities and conditions of urban schools along 42 indicators in nine categories: Innovation Culture Need for Academic Improvement Collaboration and Coordination Read more about The U.S. Education Innovation Index: Prototype and Report -LSB-...]

Conditions that inhibit the integration of technology for urban early childhood teachers.

David Sciarra, executive director of the Education Law Center, a Newark - based school advocacy group, noted that many traditional urban public schools are older and in worse condition, and have to wait for the state Schools Development Authority to take any action on facilities.

The project has also partnered with Institute for Urban Minority Education at Teachers College, Columbia University as well as University of California San Diego to conduct research about the current conditions, health and wellness of Black teachers.

Urban districts like mine are often training grounds for talented, beginning educators who leave urban schools for jobs in the suburbs, where resources and learning conditions are more conductive to school sucUrban districts like mine are often training grounds for talented, beginning educators who leave urban schools for jobs in the suburbs, where resources and learning conditions are more conductive to school sucurban schools for jobs in the suburbs, where resources and learning conditions are more conductive to school success.

Moreover, because of the class and race differences between school professionals and parents in most urban areas, conditions can be ripe for misunderstanding and distrust.

An average urban school superintendent of 3.2 years suggests the need for some important discourse and development around the conditions necessary to hire and retain those entrusted with the responsibility.

It probably won't compensate for whatever cultural and economic conditions serve up next for the business, whether it's reduced automobile access to congested urban areas, car - sharing replacing car - buying, less interest in owning a car that drives itself, or all of these factors.

(c) The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and subject to the provisions of section 306, is authorized to insure up to 100 per centum of any mortgage (including advances on such mortgage during construction) in accordance with the provisions of this section upon such terms and conditions as he may prescribe and make commitments for insurance for such mortgage prior to the date of its execution or disbursement thereon, except that no mortgage of any public agency shall be insured under this section if the interest from such mortgage is exempt from Federal taxation.

These heady power reserves are channeled through a standard seven - speed AMG Speedshift automatic gearbox offering three driving modes as well as a stop / start function for added fuel savings in urban driving conditions.

Serviced in 2017 independant bmw garage;; Parts replaced + various further receipts for parts:; ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS; XENON BULB 4300K X 2; CRBN FILTER; SOFTWARE UPTADE AT CUSTOMERS REQUEST; VANOS SOLENOID X 4; IGNITION X 9; IN - TANK PUMP; M5 CRANK PULLEY KIT; K and N AIR FILTER X 2; IGNITION X1; EDGE PROT; THERMOSTAT; EIBACH - PROKIT M5; CROSS DOAIR MASS SENSOR M5; H / BRAKE SHOES; LOWER WISHBONE BALL; BMW M5 E60 OIL COOLER; M5 E60 STARTER MOTOR; HOUSING; HOSE; EURO PRO DVD;; **** ORIGINAL ALLOYS ARE INCLUDED WITH CAR AND COME IN THE ASKING PRICE ****;; This car comes with:; Air Bag Driver; Air Bag Passenger; Air Bag Side; Air - Conditioning (Automatic); Alarm; Alloy Wheels (19in); Anti-Lock Brakes; Armrest; Body Coloured Bumpers; Central Door Locking; Computer; Cruise Control; Electric Windows (Front / Rear); Electronic Stability Programme; Head Air Bags; Head Restraints; Immobiliser; In Car Entertainment (Radio / CD / CD Autochanger); Mirrors External (Electric Heated / Folding); Mirrors Internal; Paint Metallic; Parking Aid (Rear); Power - Assisted Steering; Satellite Navigation; Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage Point; Seat Height Adjustment (Electric Driver / Passenger); Seat Lumbar Support (Driver / Passenger Electric); Seats Electric; Seats Heated (Driver / Passenger); Spare Wheel; Speakers; Steering Wheel Mounted Controls; Sunroof Electric (Glass Tilt / Slide); Traction Control System; Upholstery Leather;; Economy and performance:; Urban mpgNo details available; Extra Urban mpgNo details available; Average mpgNo details available; CO2 emissions357g / km; Annual TaxGBP 555; Engine power507 bhp; Engine size4999 cc; Acceleration (0 - 60mph) 4.7 seconds; Top speed155 mph; DrivetrainRear Wheel Drive;; Driver Convenience:; Seats Heated (Driver / Passenger); Seats Electric; In Car Entertainment (Radio / CD / CD Autochanger); Seat Height Adjustment (Electric Driver / Passenger); Speakers; Seat Lumbar Support (Driver / Passenger Electric); Steering Wheel Mounted Controls; Armrest; Electric Windows (Front / Rear); Satellite Navigation; Cruise Control; Air - Conditioning (Automatic); Upholstery Leather;; Safety:; Head Restraints; Air Bag Passenger; Air Bag Side; Air Bag Driver; Central Door Locking; Alarm; Head Air Bags; Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage Point; Immobiliser; Anti-Lock Brakes; Power - Assisted Steering; Parking Aid (Rear); Electronic Stability Programme; Traction Control System;; Exterior Features:; Body Coloured Bumpers; Spare Wheel; Paint Metallic; Mirrors External (Electric Heated / Folding); Alloy Wheels (19in); Sunroof Electric (Glass Tilt / Slide);; Interior Features:; Computer; Mirrors Internal;; Dimensions:; Height1437 mm; Length4784 mm; Wheelbase2830 mm; Fuel tank70 litres; Minimum kerb weight1830 kg

Driving in a variety of conditions, including urban streets, highways and winding gravel roads, the Traverse's dynamics were what one would expect of a modern SUV — it handled well, for what it is, the ride was quite comfortable, even over rough terrain, and the vehicle felt quite stable with minimal body lean.

This village has small town charm and an urban based environment making for perfect living conditions.

The pilot program is designed to explore how lower - emission plug - in hybrid electric vans could support cleaner air targets, while boosting productivity for operators in urban conditions....

That figure takes into account urban driving in stop - start conditions and for much of this the GTE runs on battery power alone.

The «immersive» experience, inspired by McLaren Automotive Design Director Frank Stephenson's biomimicry design philosophy, showcases the McLaren P1 in simulated urban, alpine, highway and track environments, detailing how the active aerodynamic systems adjust and adapt to deliver optimum performance for differing driving conditions.

The Fiat - sourced mill is mated to a six - speed dual - clutch transmission that performs well for most urban driving conditions though it does tend to hang onto gears if you give it a boot - full.

But just as e-signage presents an opportunity for a city's development, it is not without its challenges: to enable a city's evolution into a truly smart, and therefore sustainable and green urban living space, digital signs should support energy saving features, be implementable even at the most demanding of locations, power grid or no, and feature superb visibility in all light conditions.

Puppy mills contribute to pet overpopulation, particularly in urban areas, and are known for their poor living conditions that lead to diseased animals often being sold to unsuspecting pet owners across the country.

Time for feds to act Fifty - one members of Congress nearly three months ago wrote on February 12, 2016 to federal Secretary of Housing & Urban Development Julian Castro, asking Castro «to prohibit public housing authorities from requiring declawing as a condition of residency for tenants with cats.»

Taxis are cheap, I went for about 10 minutes and cost about 5euros Fuerteventura Taxis Taxis are relatively cheap compared to the UK for short journeys within the same urban area and are usually spotless and in good condition (often Mercedes).

For more than two decades, Coventry has created paintings and sculptures that manipulate legacies of modernism while addressing conditions of contemporary urban life.

For more than two decades, Coventry has created paintings and sculptures that manipulate legacies of Modernism while addressing conditions of contemporary urban life.

It not only celebrated the opening of Miami's newest cultural district with people, food, and music; it also pondered the importance of cultural communities amidst new urban developments and tested the conditions for the formation of new constituencies, tide after tide, side by side.

The artist is known for explosive abstractions that draw heavily on the urban condition.

The accompanying publication considers how photographers, architects, activists, performance artists, and filmmakers turned conditions of urban crisis in the 1960s and 1970s into sites for civic discourse and artistic expression.

They began as solutions for urban housing in a small footprint, and were revolutionized with the inventions of the elevator and air conditioning.

«From transforming conditions for low - wage workers to identifying internet security vulnerabilities, from celebrating the African American string band tradition to designing resilient urban habitats, these new MacArthur Fellows bring their exceptional creativity to diverse people, places, and social challenges.

For Åsdam, place is not only understood in terms of generic urban surroundings, but also in relation to distinct histories, demographic conditions, and architectures.

For this show, he is focusing on objects he has found in L.A.'s urban environment — from chain - link fence to a scraped - up air conditioning unit.

The legacy of echt - modernist architecture and planning, for example — a creed of formal sobriety in the service of rationalized material (and social) technologies that was uniquely influential on the condition of the twentieth - century urban fabric — has long provided raw material for any number of theoretical and artifactual recapitulations.