Not exact matches
More than three dozen
World Trade Centers from across the globe officially signed a Memorandum
of Understanding on agriculture during the WTCA's 49th
General Assembly in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.
It is within the context
of an evolutionary view
of time that I shall attempt to get a proper
understanding of God's time, first because our
general purpose is to make God's eternity relevant to our modern evolutionary
world, and second because this seems to be the context in which the Scriptures thought
of God's time.
Yet they may well be as influential as he in framing a
world view based on a clear and
general understanding of process.
For the life
of me - I can't
understand the
general silence
of the American Muslim community when they seem to have so mucht to gain by these and similar acts
of solidarity against the reign
of terror here and around the
world.
For the life
of me — I can't
understand the
general silence
of the American Muslim community when they seem to have so mucht to gain by these and similar acts
of solidarity against the reign
of terror here and around the
world.
The dominant influences on
general understanding in this vein derived from the contrasting romantic visions
of the great French popularizer and Crusade enthusiast Joseph - François Michaud (1767 — 1839) and
of Walter Scott, whose novels Ivanhoe and The Talisman contrasted the crude violence
of the crusaders (especially the Templars) with the sophistication
of the Arabic
world they invaded.
Collingwood's definition
of the task
of the metaphysician in The Elimination
of Metaphysics must be
understood against this background: «Metaphysics is primarily at any given time an attempt to discover what the people
of that time believe about the
world's
general nature; such beliefs being the presuppositions
of all their «physics,» that is, their inquiries into its detail.
In
general the
world has
of course no
understanding of what is truly dreadful.
For not only does it assign genuine value to nature by incorporating the characteristics
of contingency, open - endedness, growth and decay in a
general metaphysic, but it also assigns an important place to reason as a means for making explicit our
understanding of the
general structures which may be said to underlie the
world as a whole.
We seek only to make plausibly consistent our
understanding of the
world as mediated so effectively by physics and certain
general metaphysical notions, including fundamental aspects.
«They recognise that, if we truly want to make sense
of the
world, we need to
understand the systems
of belief that underpin it,» Director
general Tony Hall said.
To
understand the significance
of the
world forces
of collectivization, and what it is that they so imperiously demand
of us, we need to look down from a great height and contemplate, in their widest, most
general aspect, the organic relationships linking consciousness and complexity within the Universe.
«Science,» she writes, «is important for exactly the same reason that the study
of history or
of language is important — because we are beings that need in
general to
understand the
world in which we live, and our culture has chosen a way
of life to which that
understanding is central.»
«Thus an analysis
of the Encyclical Ut unum sint shows an extensive convergence with the proposals
of the
General Secretary
of the
World Council
of Churches as to how the challenge raised by the task
of reception can be met by a more complete and rounded
understanding of what reception is.
One has faith in government, faith in the
general goodness
of man, faith in the safety
of foods and medicines... there is much in the
world that we do not
understand, and much that's too complex for us all to grasp.
You may wish to pursue the relationship between God and the natural
world, or the meaning and purpose
of distinctions like
general and special revelation and whether they are still appropriate, or your
understanding of the church.
But Professor Whitehead was only one
of a number
of thinkers in the years 1920 - 35 who were taking the same
general approach to an
understanding of man and his
world.
In any case I doubt if a sense
of the
world's
general aim toward value can be deeply felt by those who have not experienced the urge to participate in a community
of faith, where faith is
understood as an adventurous openness and exploratory hope.
But if the Vinaya - pitaka holds little
general - reader interest, it is fundamental to an
understanding of Buddhism, for the very genius
of Buddhism, in its original form, was to take man out
of the common life
of the
world and set him apart on the way to enlightenment, which was the end
of all his seeking, for this meant escape from the wheel
of birth.
To
understand what makes this tiny, remote restaurant relevant to any discussion about the bigger
world of current kitchen catchwords (local, seasonal, sustainable) and the evolution
of restaurants in
general, it's best to follow the soft - spoken Nilsson as he makes his rounds on the property.
I
understand hating the use
of the «excuse» line in a
general sense, but (as with everything else in the
world) it's important to apply context and see if your «excuse» is actually just more
of an «explanation.»
I agree with Rob that it would be harder for those unfamiliar with
world soccer in
general to
understand how much a player
of his talent can contribute to an overall game without relating him to an American sporting position (cliches like quarterback or point guard) which really don't do what he does justice.
In 1919 Arthur Eddington was told, «You must be one
of three persons in the
world who
understand general relativity.»
China has never been represented in front
of the
General Assembly by its president before, so Hu's appearance there underlines how seriously he takes the climate issue, says Jennifer Morgan
of the
World Resources Institute in Washington, D.C. Hu seems to
understand that putting something on the table is critical to helping motivate the members
of the Senate who so far have signaled deep reservations.
The authors define consciousness here as an ability to
understand whether a photograph depicts an image that makes sense based on knowledge
of the
world that most people share —
general knowledge that no present - day computer is capable
of storing and processing in the way people do.
This two - volume reference integrates this exciting area
of biology, combining the prerequisites for a
general understanding of adult and embryonic stem cells, the tools, methods, and experimental protocols needed to study and characterize stem cells and progenitor populations, as well as a presentation by the
world's experts
of what is currently known about each specific organ system.
But he hooks you in with the primary narrative — a play on Beauty and the Beast wherein the mute and the «asset» communicate wordlessly towards a deeper
understanding of each other and the
world in
general — and he elevates his source material until the entire film coheres with an operatic swagger.
Jason Isaacs is Georgy Zhukov, a
World War II hero and
general who had fallen somewhat out
of favor at the time
of Stalin's death, but entered the power struggle in a big way thanks to his
understanding of Stalin as well as his own ruthlessness.
There may be a number
of countries and capital cities that students do not know, or are not aware
of, so the posters also help them develop their
general awareness, knowledge and
understanding of world geography.
I have never gone to an American school so I do not know how they treat history here, but my
general understanding, judging by people's overall state
of education in
world events, it seems even more neglected.
In my personal opinion, as someone who has been in and around the indie and small press publishing industry for 14 + years, trademarking a specific word or combo
of words in order to prevent them from being used in a book title and / or series is both in bad form and shows a deep misunderstanding
of the concepts
of copyright infringement and writing to market as well as a lack
of understanding of the book publishing
world in
general.
Unfortunately, the library
world in
general is populated by librarians who lack a decent
understanding of technology.
This tutorial will help you
understand the
world of credit reporting in
general, and free credit reports in particular.
I'm new to the
world of Value Investing (and investing in
general) and am trying to fully
understand the fundamentals in calculating the Owner's Earnings
of a company.
Depending on the goals and needs
of the teachers or administrators requesting the school visit, our presentations might cover information about the mission
of the Tulsa SPCA, humane pet care, animal needs in
general or
understanding the differences between the ways pets and humans experience the
world.
Similarly, people often compare Cubism and abstract art to Einstein's spacetime, but his
general theory
of relativity did not appear until the middle
of World War II — and artists could not possibly have
understood it.
Although they all reflect a tenant
of the past (may it be my water bottle from yesterday or a postcard
of a 500 old painting) I try not to be too nostalgic about them, but rather to
understand how I may use paint and color to make all
of them present and alive in my studio, and later on in the
world in
general.
QG: My
general understanding of Alex Prager's work is that she constructed a fictional
world with extensive references to realistic historical images.
Kara Walker's sugar sphinx drew on matters
of race, gender, power and subjugation, standard themes
of her practice that are familiar to her blue - chip art
world audience, but not so readily
understood by the
general public.
Delving into the economic and labor history
of the sugar industry, the sculpture drew on matters
of race, gender, power and subjugation, standard themes
of Walker's practice that are familiar to her blue - chip art
world audience, but not so readily
understood by the
general public.
I do entirely
understand that in your role as a reporter you can't editorialize and pass judgment about what happens in the
world, but you do edge into value judgments in some
of your blog pieces and so I found the
general lack
of indignation in your piece rather disconcerting.
Aside from being unrealistic,
general calls to limit the advocacy
of scientists may be detrimental or even destructive, by encouraging the removal
of the voices
of people who have the clearest
understanding of the
world and climate change from the public discussion.
Just like researchers at other oil and gas companies, notably Exxon, Shell's scientists and managers
understood, before the
general public, that uncontrolled greenhouse gas emissions could eventually put its core businesses at risk — and alter ecosystems and put much
of the
world's population in peril.
Through the many ways he sought to increase
understanding of the implications
of climate research among the
general public, policy makers and global leaders, Stephen Schneider worked to make the
world a better place for us all.»
It is designed to provide
general understanding of basic natural events; help people know how the
world works; make better decisions in living and working on the land; and reduce potential for exploitation by environmentalists.
It is not equal to the task
of understanding why the environment in
general and climate in particular have become encompassing frameworks for
understanding the
world and things within it such as poverty, war, inequality, and decline in the «
general sense
of wellbeing», and as such is not equal to the task
of understanding what impedes transparent dialogue between science and policymaking.
In
general he explores «how a growing
understanding of ourselves and the
world is changing our sense
of how we should live.»
The
General Assembly, Guided by the purposes and principles
of the Charter
of the United Nations, and good faith in the fulfilment
of the obligations assumed by States in accordance with the Charter, Affirming that indigenous peoples are equal to all other peoples, while recognizing the right
of all peoples to be different, to consider themselves different, and to be respected as such, Affirming also that all peoples contribute to the diversity and richness
of civilizations and cultures, which constitute the common heritage
of humankind, Affirming further that all doctrines, policies and practices based on or advocating superiority
of peoples or individuals on the basis
of national origin or racial, religious, ethnic or cultural differences are racist, scientifically false, legally invalid, morally condemnable and socially unjust, Reaffirming that indigenous peoples, in the exercise
of their rights, should be free from discrimination
of any kind, Concerned that indigenous peoples have suffered from historic injustices as a result
of, inter alia, their colonization and dispossession
of their lands, territories and resources, thus preventing them from exercising, in particular, their right to development in accordance with their own needs and interests, Recognizing the urgent need to respect and promote the inherent rights
of indigenous peoples which derive from their political, economic and social structures and from their cultures, spiritual traditions, histories and philosophies, especially their rights to their lands, territories and resources, Recognizing also the urgent need to respect and promote the rights
of indigenous peoples affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements with States, Welcoming the fact that indigenous peoples are organizing themselves for political, economic, social and cultural enhancement and in order to bring to an end all forms
of discrimination and oppression wherever they occur, Convinced that control by indigenous peoples over developments affecting them and their lands, territories and resources will enable them to maintain and strengthen their institutions, cultures and traditions, and to promote their development in accordance with their aspirations and needs, Recognizing that respect for indigenous knowledge, cultures and traditional practices contributes to sustainable and equitable development and proper management
of the environment, Emphasizing the contribution
of the demilitarization
of the lands and territories
of indigenous peoples to peace, economic and social progress and development,
understanding and friendly relations among nations and peoples
of the
world, Recognizing in particular the right
of indigenous families and communities to retain shared responsibility for the upbringing, training, education and well - being
of their children, consistent with the rights
of the child, Considering that the rights affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements between States and indigenous peoples are, in some situations, matters
of international concern, interest, responsibility and character, Considering also that treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements, and the relationship they represent, are the basis for a strengthened partnership between indigenous peoples and States, Acknowledging that the Charter
of the United Nations, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 2 as well as the Vienna Declaration and Programme
of Action, (3) affirm the fundamental importance
of the right to self - determination
of all peoples, by virtue
of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition
of the rights
of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based on principles
of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples concerned,
This training intends to generate
general understandings and discussions about the innovative, and at times controversial,
world of technology.