Sentences with phrase «individual voices heard»

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We are not saying that the individual retail investor's vote does not matter, but when most of the proxy materials are cast into the garbage or just voted as suggested, it becomes more difficult to defend the argument that having each individual investors voice heard is of the utmost importance.

Yet the talk, by putting its question, dares and ought to dare, to remind man, in a way never to be forgotten, that the most ruinous evasion of all is to be hidden in the crowd in an attempt to escape God's supervision of him as an individual, in an attempt to get away from hearing God's voice as an individual.

For instance, when these characteristics are perceived as exhibited in an individual enduringly and in a sense in which these are understood to affect the world around in a favorable fashion — either in an objective sense of effecting something concrete outside such a person [like effecting healing, foretelling, acting as medium in a non-rational manner or simply doing good or saying good to help the people selflessly], exhibiting personal traits, conditions and states which are known to be «abnormal» [like going into trances, hearing voices, seeing visions, or just the simple unconventional behavior, which proceed from such an individual's horizon to affect, influence, impact others» horizons]-- or is subjectively perceived to be extra-ordinary — such an individual is said to be godly, god - bearing, pious or saintly.

Put up that screen again and from behind it let me hear a voice, female or male, awkwardly stumbling through a few sentences with this «her / his,» «humankind,» «repairperson» business, and I can make a strong prediction as to the class of the individual speaking.

The dominant voice, which we hear in The Federalist, is about securing the conditions of liberty for the free and self - interested individual.

When here and there in draft decrees of the Council stress was laid on this role of conscience as irreplaceable even in practice, anxious voices could be heard in the aula, pointing out in alarm that in earlier days the Church used to lay down clear and unmistakable norms, whereas now even at the Council appeal was being made to the individual conscience, so running the risk of slipping down into an arbitrary, subjective situation ethics.

When we do that, we will begin to hear once again the unmistakable voice of each individual evangelist as he tells us his own version of the story of Jesus, from beginning to end.

Schillebeeckx says that in Judaism conversion was often called illumination and was «represented by what has become the classic model of a «conversion vision: the individual concerned is suddenly confronted with a brilliant light and hears a voice» (p. 383).

Mertz should never have been our captain in the first place... who has ever heard of a team that makes 11th hour transfer buys (Arteta & Mertz) then seemingly places those same individuals into prominent leadership positions from the get - go... indicative of the problems that have permeated our clubhouse for the better part of 7 years under the Kroenke & Wenger... what is wrong with the players chosen and / or the management style of Wenger that doesn't develop and / or encourage strong leadership from within... Mertz was the fine collecting lackey from year one... this is what happens when you don't get world - class players because many times they want to have a voice on and off the pitch and this can't happen when you play for a fragile manager who has developed a coddling wage structure where everyone is rewarded for simply wearing the shirt and participating in the process... not enough balance between performance and pay, combined with the obvious favoritism shown to some players regardless of their glaring lack of production... remember that Ramsey has played in positions that make no sense considering his skill - set (out wide) and has forced other players off the field or into equally unfamiliar positions with little or no justification (let's remember when you read articles about how Ramsey's goals this upcoming season being the potential X-factor for our success that this is the same individual who didn't score a goal until the final week last season)... this of course is just one example of many... before I hear another word from Mertz I want this club to address the fact that no former player of any real consequence has any important role in the management structure of this club, yet several former Gunners have expressed serious interest in just such an endeavor (Henry, Viera, Adams, Bergkamp... just to name a few legends)... there is only one answer: an extremely insecure manager!!!

POPVOX's non-partisan platform allows for individuals, organizations & congressional staffers to not only track real - time legislative action (via Thomas.gov) in Congress, but also gives these stakeholders greater opportunity to advocate (orgs), track public opinion (congress) and have their voices heard (individuals)!

Each of those women made an immense contribution to British political life, but most of political life isn't about outstanding individuals; it's a team game, where a full range of voices needs to be heard, issues need to be aired and competing interests need to be represented and reconciled.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew said: «Delegates representing every part of the teachers union got a chance to have their voice heard on this issue and their message is clear — individual merit pay hasn't worked and doesn't work for schools and kids.»

The #NoCuts Coalition is comprised of the following groups and individuals: Community Voices Heard, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, Manhattan North District Council of Presidents, Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA), New York Communities for Change, The Black Institute, CASA - New Settlement, MFY Legal Service, Coalition for the Homeless, Pratt Center for Community Development, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Center for NYC Neighborhoods, GOLES, FUREE, Legal Aid Society, Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition, CAAAV, Brooklyn For Peace, WE ACT for Environmental Justice, Community Service Society, Center for NYC Neighborhoods, Transport Workers Union Local 100, National Action Network, Racial & Economic Justice, Red Hook Initiative, Goddard Riverside Community Center, Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ), DC37, Picture The Homeless, Greater New York LECET, Unique People Service, United Neighborhood Houses and Supportive Housing Network of New York.

It provides an opportunity for individuals interested in the food system, land issues and rural living to join together and make their voices heard.

He's made passing references to «wealthy donors» three times in his past five addresses, but goes all - in with that line of reasoning this time around: we have contribution limits to make sure elections «are not captured by wealthy public interests,» he says; «wealthy individuals and corporations are able to use Limited Liability Companies» to avoid these limits, so reform is needed «to even the playing field so that rich and poor New Yorkers alike have their voices heard.»

At 2 p.m., Community Voices Heard Power protests outside the Newburgh office of Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney in response to his votes on the government shutdown, delaying ObamaCare's individual mandate, and $ 20 billion in food stamp cuts, 123 Grand S., Newburgh.

After many years of struggling to be heard, these individuals now have not only a voice, but a right to be protected.

«Individual legislators rarely if ever even attempted to exercise the traditional prerogatives that we expect of congressional legislators: voicing serious dissent, pushing an individual legislative agenda, conducting open hearings on contentious issues of public policy,»Individual legislators rarely if ever even attempted to exercise the traditional prerogatives that we expect of congressional legislators: voicing serious dissent, pushing an individual legislative agenda, conducting open hearings on contentious issues of public policy,»individual legislative agenda, conducting open hearings on contentious issues of public policy,» he wrote.

Individuals from around the city and state joined together in this protest, including low - income members of Community Voices Heard from Newburgh and New Yorkers living with HIV / AIDS that came as members of Voices of Community Activists and Leaders (VOCAL - NY).

The new calculator assesses an individual's risk of developing psychosis after experiencing early warning signs of schizophrenia, such as hearing voices.

We invite advocates of the responsible use of such tools to read the ASPB position statement, sign our petition, and make your voice heard to encourage the use of the best - available scientific information in setting GMO policy and evaluating individual agricultural products,» says Dinneny.

«It suggests that the brains of people who hear voices are particularly tuned to meaning in sounds, and shows how unusual experiences might be influenced by people's individual perceptual and cognitive processes.»

Zenner agrees that at the end of the day, we should all be taking individual action and broadcasting our own voices and experience for all to hear: «Water is such a source of connection to people.

Nixon is a pivotal character, but he's sheared down to the parallels he shares with Trump — his voice is heard exclusively through the leaked recordings on which he admits his crimes, blacklists individual outlets, and tries to cover his tracks.

One criticism frequently heard is that the authentic voice of an individual does not accurately represent the collective.

Meyers: Our goals include providing a media venue where people from all walks of life can have their voices heard in a safe, commercial - free, child - friendly environment; promoting positive role models; empowering young people to realize their own potential to effect positive change in the world; bridging the digital divide and continuing to enrich this digital media archive with inspiring stories from around the globe; enlisting support from foundations, grants, and government agencies, corporations, and individuals so that this global learning project can continue to grow and provide a freely - accessible, online multi-media resource to educators and students around the world for decades to come.

In ten seconds, you can hear individual voices above the others.

AFT: «The idea of representative democracy underscores our identity as a nation, yet for it to succeed, government must safeguard the ability of all individuals to make their voices heard,» said AFT President Randi Weingarten.

Two individuals attending the meeting told Real Hartford that since the Board was doing nothing to quiet the audience, they took the responsibility to ask that those around them lower their voices, as it quickly became difficult to hear comments by both the public and the Board.

But we also thought about the individual voices we were hearing.

The work got early support from local individuals and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, parties interested in hearing teacher voice on policy issues.

For that to happen, our individual voices need to come together to create a shout heard far and wide, with major impacts and sustained ripples.

The actors and actresses succeed in playing individuals that you will either love or hate and you'll get these reactions instantly after hearing the tone and emotions expressed in their voices.

The Brant Foundation Lecture Series, established in 2013, offers opportunities for individuals to hear directly from some of the most influential voices in the art world today.

Without forecasting artistic trends or predicting future creation, 89plus manifests itself through panels, books, periodicals and exhibitions, bringing together individuals from a generation whose voices are only starting to be heard, yet which makes up nearly half of the world's population.

The organisers were not seeking to forecast artistic trends or predict future creations; rather, they wanted to bring together individuals from a generation whose voice is only starting to be heard.

Visitors were invited to walk among the speakers and hear the individual voices, but the cumulative effect was such a transformative, soul - stirring and transcendent experience, why demystify it?

89plus manifests itself through panels, books, periodicals, exhibitions and residencies, bringing together individuals from a generation whose voices are only starting to be heard, yet account for almost half of the world's population.

The immediacy of her working method, wherein participants are invited to act freely and with little or no direction before the camera, fosters an improvisational approach that reveals hidden aspects of these structures and allows individual voices to be heard.

«These proceedings are intended to give voice to British Columbians and some individuals saw fit to interrupt that process,» Enbridge spokesman Todd Nogier told reporters outside the hearing room.

I grew up in an era when government was committed to hearing the voices of the vulnerable, and actively supported a wide variety of civil society groups that represented individuals who belonged to vulnerable populations for reasons of gender, race, age, ability, etc..

If you're just starting out, your goal as an individual (or organization) is to get your voice heard as quickly as possible.

Warning: Stay away from Dan Wile's training if, in order to pique your interest, you need: to feel you're in the presence of the «greatness» of an inflated ego to hear word followed by brilliant and erudite word, without the hindrance of real - life application to maintain a sense of perfection as a therapist - rather than to face your inner struggles However, if you are interested in a couples orientation presented by a truly humble and authentic individual and an outstanding expert in the field, one who: strips away your masks, exposing the inner voice of the vulnerable therapist lurking beneath your professional persona as you perform a therapy session empowers you with tools to that facilitates each partner to bring forth their voice in the session and have their message - at long last - be heard by their partners, then look no further.

Each person's voice needs to be encouraged, heard and understood and there needs to be both group goals and individual accountability.

I especially value giving individuals (particularly children) a voice that allows them to be heard.

Because couples and families have multiple voices to be heard, I have found that the 50 minute sessions I use for individuals are generally too short to make adequate progress.

In working with families and couples, I attempt to give space for every voice to be heard and help to navigate interactions between individual members.