Sentences with phrase «from taking on this challenge»

It did not stop them from taking on every challenge, it did not stop them from working harder — it just wasn't fair,» Mr. de Blasio said.

Many in the education policy space are drawn to the idea that students» motivational beliefs about their capacities could boost their engagement in the classroom.21 Specifically, if teachers can reframe students» beliefs about their ability, then students are less likely to fear or refrain from taking on a challenging task and will instead approach their work with optimism, in spite of its apparent difficulty.

Not exact matches

So combining battery - powered phones and AI is a challenge, but it's one that Google is taking on with an order for new chips from Irish firm Movidius.

Toshiba «s announcement came as its Westinghouse Electric Company subsidiary is engaged in a legal and accounting row with CB&I, which has argued in court that it expected a relatively small payment from Westinghouse of only $ 161 million when the deal closed on the understanding that the latter was taking on a challenged business.

From beginning my career on the manufacturing floor of Mars Drinks in the UK to taking the reins as president of Mars Chocolate North America, each role I've held has differed from the last — and has challenged me in new and exciting wFrom beginning my career on the manufacturing floor of Mars Drinks in the UK to taking the reins as president of Mars Chocolate North America, each role I've held has differed from the last — and has challenged me in new and exciting wfrom the last — and has challenged me in new and exciting ways.

Arruda, who left his job in June to serve as CEO of Ross, says the digital assistant shortens the research time for each case, allowing lawyers to take on more challenging files and preventing client fees from escalating.

Since my last Sino - Saturday edition, much has happened on the trade front: Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs of as much as $ 60 billion on imports from China; China fired back with tariffs of $ 3 billion against imports from the US, a promise to challenge US penalties at the World Trade Organization and some tough language threatening more painful countermeasures to come; global markets took a nosedive.

Aside from training, allowing them to take on new challenges stimulates their creative and innovative mind.

The law, known as Senate Bill 4, is slated to take effect Sept. 1, but has been challenged in court by rights organizations and localities that say the law infringes on local governments» constitutional rights, and will sow fear through immigrant communities by dissuading people from reporting crimes or testifying as witnesses out of fear they will be deported.

Like Muddy Waters — which takes its name from a Chinese expression about where fishermen find it easiest to fool the fish — Alfredlittle was created in 2010 and publishes postings that challenge the reporting of companies that operate in China but are listed on North American exchanges.

Daily fantasy presents a new challenge every week, with football fans looking to put together the best lineup possible from a menu that offers literally every player taking the field on Sunday.

On the other hand, if your challenge is a steady stream of clients generating administrative work, which takes you away from serving your clients and getting new ones, you need to hire someone.

«The challenge that this administration has refused to take on is that there is a very real call in the west to defeat and destroy the threat from radical Islamic terrorism, whether it fights under the name of Al Quaeda [sic]... or Boko Haram or ISIS or any of the other dozens of groups that are founded on the central principle of the destruction of the West and the imposition of Sharia law,» Pompeo said in an October interview with the Wichita Eagle newspaper.

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As the debate has taken on a decidedly Asia focus, with some recent studies and popular media coverage pointing to investors from Asia as one of the drivers of Vancouver's soaring housing prices, the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) has written a background document aggregating the available facts, outlining similar challenges in other jurisdictions, and raising the question: Is public policy required?

Client Amberlie Jones takes a trip down memory lane and reflects on the amazing guidance and support she's received from day one — and how a Pure Barre challenge kept her from resorting back to old habits.

About 50 Soldiers from the various components of 7th Infantry Division took on the Bayonet Warrior Athlete Program's The Martinez challenge April 26 at Cowan Stadium on Joint Base Lewis - McChord.

As a core part of the visit, they took part in a case competition with their fellow MBAs, which partnered Huang with students from Colombia, Vietnam, India and Canada on an applied business challenge.

The challenge that this administration has refused to take on is that there is a very real call in the west to defeat and destroy the threat from radical Islamic terrorism, whether it fights under the name of Al Quaeda... or Boko Haram or ISIS or any of the other dozens of groups that are founded on the central principle of the destruction of the West and the imposition of Sharia law,» Pompeo said in an Oct. 17 interview with the Wichita Eagle.

«Royal LePagers from across Canada took on the challenge of raising $ 5,000 each to support local women's shelters along with preparing for the physical demands of hiking long days at high altitude.»

And they are a generation that's so over inaction and willing to challenge authority, from entering governor races to building squads to take on corrupt politicians and companies.

Rep. Geoff Diehl (R - Whitman), who is taking on Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D - MA) in 2018 for her Senate seat, challenged the progressive senator on Wednesday to return more than $ 10,000 she received from actor Ben Affleck, who admitted to, and later apologized for, groping actress Hilarie Burton.

There are two major «challenges» in Atlantic Canada that Cohort aims to take on: (1) founders that raise a significant funding round find it hard to engage with peers, (2) there are not enough very early founders receiving «get started» funding from people that can help them at that early stage.

Case in point, a team of people from UK serviced office company Orega is taking on a mammoth cycling challenge for Ugandan children's charity,

Case in point, a team of people from UK serviced office company Orega is taking on a mammoth cycling challenge for Ugandan children's charity, 1moreChild.

At Global Citizen, we believe that taking action on the world's most challenging issues — from education to health to climate — can make the world a better place and help eliminate extreme poverty by 2030.

Recently, a team of adventurers took on the epic challenge of riding their bikes from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. (a 3,150 - mile ride) to raise money and awareness for Blood: Water Mission's 1,000 Wells project.

The sermons that are preached from our pulpits may not be as bad as mine was, but most Father's Day sermons tend to beat up on dads rather than encourage them and challenge them to dream big, take risks for God, embark on an adventure, charge ahead, and be a man!

In the light of this analysis, then, my own scenario is cautiously hopeful, depending on (1) whether a creative minority of dreamers and doers with visions of a new life - fulfilling social order really emerges in strength, (2) the alliances that can be worked out with blacks, the poor, and other minorities now excluded from major social benefits, (3) the extent to which the populist idealism of the lower middle classes and working people generally favoring the extension of rights and equality to the «little man» everywhere wins out over the reactionary fears and prejudices which establishment elites and opportunist politicians are all too willing to exploit, and (4) what takes place at the center of the political spectrum itself under the pressure of events and in response to challenges to the established system from militant seekers of change.

Without taking a strong stand on the controversial question of whether inter-species relationships ought to be governed by justice — in other words, the question of whether we owe anything to animals as such — the author establishes all sorts of interesting parallels between evolutionary biology and traditional theology in this area, as well as challenges from one to the other.

You «might» want to take a look at your reasoning and logic, as «others» have also challenged you here and on other articles, from what I've seen.

I find that, odd... like fishon could not take where this was going and when his reasoning on issues is challenged he still refuses to learn from it.

A team from Graphic Packaging International (GPI) will be taking part in the Samworth Brothers Charity Challenge 2017 on the 10th June in aid of British Heart Foundation (BHF).

When it comes to your next project or expansion, few manufacturers are equipped to take on the full challenge of providing solutions from concept to completion like Fusion Tech.

The program will have seven stages, including a culinary arts competition in which teams of high school culinary arts students from throughout the country take on the challenge of creating a delicious, nutritious school meal for $ 1 per meal; a Healthy Eating Crockpot 8 - week cooking course for families, at the end of which participants and / or the individuals will receive a free crock pot; healthy recipe / healthy snack cook book and monthly newsletter by student chefs; and supporting student chefs in developing and growing their own home gardens.

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The retail sector in the Middle East is evolving fast, not least due to its overwhelmingly young population, and retailers face a major challenge in responding to the changing needs of consumers for fresh - cut and convenience products, for local produce, for organics, for online delivery options and for international brands, with many retailers taking on more control of the supply chain by importing direct from the source.

From her thriving restaurants to her success on top television cooking show challenges, Lorena is taking the culinary world by storm capturing both the hearts and taste buds of many.

These two events were really something I seriously enjoyed taking part in, and despite the fact they were both quite challenging, not only in the preparation but also on the day, this definitely meant that I took something away from both of the events that will be very valuable to me.

Forced by injury to JC to take on captaincy in the varsity match, he led from the front with an outstanding display that challenged Sam Egerton for the man of the match award.

Shortly before a horn took his life inside the ring on Aug. 29, 1947, killed by a Miura bull, the most dangerous in the world, Manolete had been challenged to a mano a mano duel from Luis Miguel Dominguín, a matador eight years his junior, for dominance over the corrida.

It's supposed to come with a pound of fries as well, but take it from someone who has seen two pounds of fries on their plate before: that was closer to two than one, so apparently the Marc Normandin Edition of this challenge comes in at nearly six pounds.

IMO we should have taken a gamble on that Ben Yedder kid but it's too late now as he has signed for Sevilla, so we need to get Mustafi or Koulibaby or Manolas plus Mahrez and Lacazette that's if we are serious about challenging for both the UCL and the League because Lacazette alone will not be enough for us we need goals from all our front 3's.

Called the mannequin challenge, it's taken the internet by storm over the last few weeks, with a ton of sports stars and celebrities from across the world getting in on the act.

After taking a year's break following his departure from Dortmund, Tuchel seems ready to dive back into coaching and will take on a new challenge at PSG if the report is to be believed.

Another strong season from Rambo could play a huge part in an Arsenal title challenge so to see him score a very well taken goal in pre-season on Saturday was very encouraging for Gooners everywhere.

And he has conceded that he is keen to take up a new challenge, something that was confirmed by his absence from training on Monday.

Woods» T9 showing at last month's Hero World Challenge informed the prognostication by Mackay, who took a brief break from his duties as NBC / Golf Channel on - course reporter to caddie for Justin Thomas at the Sony Open.

I was bloated and felt horrible, so I took on the body for life challenge from Bill Phillips.

The two - time Formula 1 champion opted to bin the Monaco GP from his calendar and take on a new challenge.