Sentences with phrase «local choices such»

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To avoid shopping cart abandonment and upset customers, retailers should think about adding additional delivery choices such as local pickup, carrier - specific options, same - day shipping and more.

Bremmer and Kupchan call it «Protectionism 2.0» and say it will be different from its predecessor in that «instead of import tariffs and quotas, today's tools of choice include «behind - the - border» measures such as bailouts, subsidies, and «buy local» requirements.»

But that is in markets with customers having a choice of multiple ISPs through options such as the unbundling of local access.

With the group there is a distinction between those members who will engage in religious activity from personal choice or in deference to tradition such as converts and parishioners of a local congregation, and those who are actively religious — temporarily or consistently — such as lay - deacons or the participants in a procession.

While pimento is the green wood of choice, other local trees such as guava and orange are used.

The Executive Summary of that August 2012 report claims that the duopoly, through tactics such as «price discrimination, shopper docket schemes, store saturation and over-sized store strategies [building huge supermarkets in small local markets in order to drive out existing competition and prevent new market entrants]», is «crowding out all competition [and] rapidly reducing the choices in shopping format, brands, locally - derived products and service levels».

In addition to choice and quality, a number of related issues such as journalistic and editorial integrity, access to local content, and promoting Australian culture may also be relevant to this Inquiry.

The last time the party used such disgraceful tactics to prevent local members» choice of Mayoral candidate standing in the election was against Ken Livingstone.

For services such as policing, where choice does not apply, it allows local communities to compare the performance of different police units and to demand better performance.»

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn noted that food festivals — such as the annual Choice Streets food truck tasting in Manhattan, or the new Great GoogaMooga event in Brooklyn — can «kick - start economic activity, showcase local neighborhoods, and attract new consumers.»

This finding suggests that features such as parks and communal landscaping that are characteristic of wealthier neighborhoods as well as lush landscaping choices of neighbors can compensate for local choices of homeowners.

From Imported Oil to Domestic Water The strains between the resources manifest themselves in tough choices at the local level — especially in land - and water - locked regions such as the desert Southwest.

The original requirement for those stations was to provide local information to support the farmers» choice of crops to be grown, to the dimensioning of irrigation systems, the required height of dykes to prevent flooding, and such.

Our application on landuse traits certainly contains such local adaptation due to peoples» choice of utilized organisms.

A decade ago, your local pub would probably offer a limited choice of a light Cuban - style rum like Bacardi, a navy - style rum such as Lamb's and possibly a Caribbean - style rum such as Mount Gay.

Navigating your local farmer's market is a breeze, and you're such a regular that you can show up half an hour past closing and still get the choicest produce.

Choosing that perfect venue can be tough, especially when you have such a wide range of choices for local dating in Dalgety Bay.

«Where once we were limited to settings such as school, work, social gatherings or local night spots, there is a much wider choice at hand online.»

In fact, several urban union locals, in Cincinnati, Denver, and Rochester, to name a few, have already agreed to reforms such as merit pay, peer review, and public school choice.

Such a policy would help support state and local choice programs without inserting the federal government into decisions about the design and operation of such progrSuch a policy would help support state and local choice programs without inserting the federal government into decisions about the design and operation of such progrsuch programs.

Three decades of experimentation with school choice demonstrate that making it work requires careful attention to such tasks as ensuring that parents have good information about school quality and suitable transportation — responsibilities that skeptical local bureaucrats may dodge.

Third, our results suggest that online search tools such as GreatSchools can be powerful mechanisms through which to provide families with the information they need to take advantage of choice programs and about local schooling options more broadly.

There was a general consensus, however, that in the age of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act, education reporters would do well to see how — or if — national debates impact things such as school choice and spending in states and local communities.

He suggests that the subjects for bargaining may include many «non-salary» items, such as teaching loads, class size, curricular and program choices, questions of student discipline, and selection of administrative personnel — matters traditionally decided heretofore at the local level.

These facilitate both informed school choices by parents — provided, of course, that policies permitting such choices are in place — and school interventions by state and local authorities.

Visit your local craft emporium (or raid the art teacher's supply closet, with permission of course) to provide a workstation full of decorative items such as ribbon, yarn, sequins, glue, feathers Staff members can also bring in decorative items of their choice.

They also don't look for the assets and supports that are diminished through school choice practices that are represented in established, community - based schools, such as strong social and communication networks, and additional human resources provided by local stakeholders (National Education Association et al. 2016).

In its letter, NSBA took the opportunity to inform the conversation about the efficacy of school choice on student achievement and school performance and highlight several options that are currently offered by public school districts; from local magnet schools and charter schools authorized by local school boards to public specialty schools, such as military academies and those offering specialized curricula for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

This is why movement conservatives not engaged in education discussions are naturally be more - supportive of measures such as the expansion of school choice (because they conform to their views that markets and private actions by families should be the deciding forces in education) than of other reform efforts that seem to involve what they may perceive more - robust federal or state government roles, or involve what they consider to be an abrogation of roles they think should be in the hands of families or local governments.

So no one should be surprised that the AFT's Big Apple local, the United Federation of Teachers, has allegedly been caught engaging in such activity as part of its effort against moves by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his school reform allies to expand school choice and transform the Empire State's public education systems.

No matter how robust a federal or state school - choice law, for such policies to work, local leaders — mayors, nonprofits, and education officials — need to have a strategy for implementation.

Back in December, I expressed skepticism about a standalone reauthorization bill because the Obama administration has repeatedly worked to undermine or eliminate the school choice program, even though the OSP has the support of local Democratic politicians such as D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and a majority of the D.C. City Council.

The Public School Choice Initiative will allow competition among teams of internal and external stakeholders, such as local educators, administrators, community members and organizations, charter school operators, non-profit organizations, and labor partners.

From local magnet schools and charter schools authorized by local school boards to public specialty schools, such as military academies and those offering specialized curricula for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), many of our public school districts provide multiple choice options for the success of our students.

Oklahoma State Representative Scooter Park said that «HB2957 is a step in the right direction — driven by the support of Superintendents across the state, we can continue to remove the costly and time - consuming portions of the TLE system such as unnecessary data collection requirements as well as open the door for local school districts to develop their own qualitative evaluation system for their teachers according to their choice of a valid, reliable, research based and evidence - based qualitative measure.»

NSBA letter «Helping Students Succeed Through the Power of School Choice» asks the U.S. House of Representative subcommittee hearing to review the options provided by public school districts such as local magnet schools and charter schools authorized by local school boards to military academies and those schools offering STEM.

I also noted how local factors, such as the «school that suits my child» and the location of the school were some of the most important factors in this choice.

In advance of today's «Expanding Education Opportunity through School Choice» hearing, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce, to inform the conversation about the efficacy of school choice on student achievement and school performance and highlight several options that are currently offered by public school districts: from local magnet schools and charter schools authorized by local school boards to public specialty schools, such as military academies and those offering specialized curricula for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (Choice» hearing, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce, to inform the conversation about the efficacy of school choice on student achievement and school performance and highlight several options that are currently offered by public school districts: from local magnet schools and charter schools authorized by local school boards to public specialty schools, such as military academies and those offering specialized curricula for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (choice on student achievement and school performance and highlight several options that are currently offered by public school districts: from local magnet schools and charter schools authorized by local school boards to public specialty schools, such as military academies and those offering specialized curricula for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

If you aren't doing an event in a bookstore, you could choose a venue such as a charming local wine bar — something that has been popular with our events is to include on the invitation that the first 20 (or whatever) people to come or to buy a book (your choice) will get a ticket for a free glass of wine.

Restaurant choices range from local favorites like the HI - D - Ho Drive - In to major chains such as Chili's.

There are a number of choices to spend the afternoon, such as a moderate hike to a splendid viewpoint above the Canyon, a relaxing soak in the La Calera hot springs or enjoy an Arequipeña cerveza and dinner in the picturesque town of Chivay where friendly locals still live in their traditional dress.

From small plate choices such as Fried Goat Cheese with Pear, Crispy Parma Prosciutto and Balsamic Reduction, Anjou Pear, French Brie, Jalapeno Quesadillas and Santa Barbara Local Halibut Ceviche, to lunch and dinner options such as Jalapeno Cilantro Lobster Cake Salad, Santa Barbara Local White Sea Bass with Orange Fennel Relish, Grilled Fillet Mignon or Lemon Pepper Pork Chops, you will be dazzled by all the scrumptuous varieties and options.

Maroochydore is nearby with the Sunshine Plaza Shopping Centre just a 15 minute walk away if having options such as a local cinema and a choice of restaurants, pubs and boardwalk cafes is important to you.

Some of the choices from the grill include local and imported ingredients such as salmon, Australian lamb cutlets, and Cajun tiger prawns.

While travelers and vacationers always have a wide selection of choices with regard to local accommodations in beautiful parts of Mexico such as Barra De Navidad, it is only furnished vacation rentals that can provide an outstanding experience beyond compare.

The quiet beachside location of Indented Head is the perfect choice for a relaxing getaway and great base to explore the Bellarine Peninsula including local wineries such as Jack Rabbit, Terrindah Estate and Bellarine Estate winery.

This place is very popular and quite interesting to look around even though you don't buy anything; you can sample here a great choice of local street food favourites such as kanom jeen (fresh rice noodles served with curry sauce), chicken satay and seasonal local fruits (mango, pineapple, durian, and more).

Breakfast choices include house - made pastries, local Fair Trade coffee and cooked - to - order dishes such as the house special, «Millionaire's Bacon», while the light evening buffet has a daily - changing menu to ensure a focus on only the freshest local ingredients.

Choice of local villas such as, fantastic quality, 3 double bedroom, 2 bathroom villa, with huge open plan living space, private gardens with views across the ranch and mountains beyond and its own private swimming pool.

French chef Philippe L'Obry has put together a menu that includes local favourites such as satay, rendang and nasi goring, as well as Western dishes including an excellent Australian beef fillet with herbed mash, and a choice of local seafood.