Sentences with phrase «of background issues»

Unfortunately, there are a number of background issues relating to this document that will inevitably weaken its good intentions and future implementation.

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Asian Americans and the issue of affirmative action have long been used to drive a wedge between communities of color and obfuscate the real purpose of the program, which brings opportunity to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

«As phenomenal as the generosity the Zuckerbergs are showing is, it comes against the background of the remarkably generous tax treatment he has gotten for the wealth he has earned,» says Brian Galle, a professor of law at Georgetown University and a specialist in tax issues.

Citing its own statistics, the company claims that last year 53 drivers who failed background checks to become Uber drivers have been issued chauffeur's licenses by the City of Austin.

«A number of things get registered in the background that the average user doesn't look at,» Bailey notes, «and they are telltale signs there's a potential issue coming up with the computer.

Though 92 percent of Americans support universal background checks, gun reform was a less significant issue to voters than terrorism and the economy.

The Finance Department issued a statement and background document on Nov. 17, 2005, saying it planned to amend GST legislation to effectively overturn the judge's ruling, warning the amendments would be retroactive to the date of the release.

Against the background of MiFID II, fund managers are also focusing on a number of other urgent issues, with stewardship at the head of the list, as Cynthia Alers explains.

Dan, a Millennial, brings a unique background and experience, ranging from writing New York Times bestselling career books, consulting for Fortune 500 companies, speaking globally on workplace related issues, and appearing regularly on national TV programs as the «voice of the Millennials.»

Aside from the performance, the app is facing other issues due to one of the creator's background.

The Governor issues a statement immediately after each meeting of the Board, announcing and explaining the Board's monetary policy decision, and minutes of each meeting are issued two weeks later providing background to the Board's deliberations.

The issues are complicated enough to require background on terminology and explication of the rules.

Glass Lewis» «In - Depth» reports are a series of issue - specific primers intended to provide general background and context regarding the prevailing views of investors, academics, and regulators.

Karen's background in public policy, communications, strategic planning, and issues management is founded on previous roles with Spectra Energy's Canadian LNG group, Westport Innovations, the United States Consulate General (Vancouver), and the Business Council of British Columbia.

But C.D. Howe Institute research vice president Finn Poschmann said Poloz's background as head of Export Development Canada could signal a shift in the central bank's focus from monetary policy alone to encompass broader issues.

Team Muhafiz follows a group of male and female teenagers from different faith backgrounds tackling crime and other social issues prevalent in the city of Karachi.

I don't care about Romney's religious background nearly so much as I do the lack of integrity he displayed in so readily backtracking on a number of important ethical and legal issues in order to appeal to the Republicans» conservative Christian national base.

The pairs in this experiment are opposites on a number of foundational issues — yet by being vulnerable and sharing about themselves as people, there was an instant empathy and trust that developed — regardless of their backgrounds and presuppositions.

There are numerous other contextual issues from Scripture that could be considered, but these are three of the central background problems for dealing with the events of the flood.

But we must also consider some of the cultural background issues, especially those dealing with the ancient worldview of Mesopotamia and Egypt.

Editor's Note: In light of the Senate's decision to strike down a bipartisan proposal to extend background checks on gun purchases — a proposal that had the support of 54 senators, 80 % of the American public and President Obama — we've decided to rerun an article published in January on the complex issue of guns, the regulation of them and how Christians should wrestle with this issue.

Before that background we have to regard the issue of religious freedom.

The U.S. Embassy in Kabul responded to those protests by issuing a statement rejecting «acts of disrespect against the religion of Islam» and adding that «Americans from all religious and ethnic backgrounds reject the offensive initiative by this small group in Florida.»

The militia movement is more diverse in terms of gender, ethnicity and religious background and focuses on issues with wider resonance.

The background assumption of this book means, finally, that so far as its content is concerned the best hope of saying things of general relevance to persons involved in all types of theological schooling today lies in making some particular and fairly concrete proposals that may turn out to be directly pertinent only to a few types of theological schools but may provoke and help other persons in other types of schools to think through these issues for themselves.

For example, the chapter on «The Historical Background of Paul's Letters» would have been a great chapter to provide details about the historical events, cultural issues, and sociological concerns of Paul's day which led to him writing what he did in his letters.

But because he developed it out of a background in mathematics and physics, it has a systematic rigor and relevance to contemporary issues that Asian philosophy usually lacks.

It is often difficult for those of us on the outside of an issue to fully grasp the complexity and the hurt of those from a different background.

Among evangelicals, some speculated that Trump's shaky background on pro-life issues, awkward articulation of his personal faith, and reputation around women would turn away conservative Christians.

Jeremy i am surprised you never countered my argument Up till now the above view has been my understanding however things change when the holy spirit speaks.He amazes me because its always new never old and it reveals why we often misunderstand scripture in the case of the woman caught in adultery.We see how she was condemned to die and by the grace of God Jesus came to her rescue that seems familar to all of us then when they were alone he said to her Go and sin no more.This is the point we misunderstand prior to there meeting it was all about her death when she encountered Jesus something incredible happened he turned a death situation into life situation so from our background as sinners we still in our thinking and understanding dwell in the darkness our minds are closed to the truth.In effect what Jesus was saying to her and us is chose life and do nt look back that is what he meant and that is the walk we need to live for him.That to me was a revelation it was always there but hidden.Does it change that we need discipline in the church that we need rules and guidelines for our actions no we still need those things.But does it change how we view non believers and even ourselves definitely its not about sin but its all about choosing life and living.He also revealed some other interesting things on salvation so i might mention those on the once saved always saved discussion.Jeremy just want to say i really appreciate your website because i have not really discussed issues like this and it really is making me press in to the Lord for answers to some of those really difficult questions.regards brentnz

The number is consistent with other polling on the issue that finds around 90 % of people support more stringent background check laws.

The legal issues and factual background of Stenberg forced each Justice to confront the raw facts of precisely how abortion brings about the destruction of the human fetus.

Drawing from the work of biblical scholars, most notably James Brownson, Matthew looks at the context, language, and historical background of these passages to conclude that the Bible does not directly address the issue of same - sex orientation or the expression of that orientation.

Glen took issue with Geisler's response to Hiebert, particularly in light of his own daily interaction with people from many different backgrounds:

This is why it is so important to understand the historical and cultural background of any text in Scripture, and especially the original intent of the various laws, because if we fail to understand or recognize these background issues, it is possible that in trying to obey a law, we are actually doing the exact opposite of what God originally intended by that law.

Evans next identifies various narratives that have the potential to either close the lines of communication» primarily because they invoke abortion» or open the possibility of true conversation among people of conflicting ethical beliefs by keeping that issue in the background.

I would invite all Christians — evangelicals or not — to visit 2FP's website, closely read the background and FAQ material (including the «Four Horsemen» articles), as well as Wigg - Stevenson's Fermi Project paper («A World Without Nuclear Weapons»), his and Wilbanks» Relevant articles and the Spring 2009 issue of Yale Divinity School's Reflections, which was devoted to «Faith and the Future of Nuclear Weapons» and was guest - edited by Wigg - Stevenson.

Preparing myself daily for death will help me to see everything against the background of eternity and to have a right perspective about the tumult, the activities, the fashions and issues of this 21st century.

IDFA provides a wealth of comprehensive information about the dairy industry that is not available anywhere else, such as background on dairy policy issues, food safety guidance and compliance, economic analyses and market updates, international trade and standards, crisis management, training programs and manuals, directories of members and more.

Coverage of the «lesser known» issues in the world of special diets including medical research, food manufacturing and marketing, informed by my professional background in marketing consultancy and the healthcare industry

Background: Several fast food companies have made commitments to reduce the levels of salt in the foods they serve, but technical issues are often cited as a barrier to achieving substantial reductions.

The World Today is a comprehensive current affairs program which backgrounds, analyses, interprets and encourages debate on events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.

Yeah I know - 638 FA CUPS in the last 4 Years.2978 Community Shields since February of last season.It really is quite pathetic mate.You never OFFER anything.You never ANSWER anything.You have been supported recently by some other Posters who quite clearly have a far better understanding of issues than you do.You seem to hide behind these «Saviours» of yours and shrivel off to the background hoping nobody notices.

According to the revised policy, discipline will be issued by a league office executive with a background in criminal justice, who will assume the position of Special Counsel for Investigations and Conduct.

Differences in values, family background, personalities and priorities come to the surface, and are intensified by the demands of caring for an infant and the issues involved in raising and shaping one's own child.

You are a brave person to write publicly about this, but it's wonderful that you have, since the vast majority of us parents have background issues and baggage that can realy impact negatively on the quality of life for everyone in the house, even pets.

Ryan says many of the young men he works with are already marginalised, from ethnicminority groups or less affluent backgrounds; some may have come from families with a history of abuse or mental health issues, or have been in trouble at school.

The Western Australian study, the results of which were published in the Jan 2011 issue of Pediatrics, which «studied more than 2900 children born between 1989 and 1991 from before birth to the age of 10» and «found that boys who were breastfed for the first six months of life received significantly higher scores in math, reading and spelling compared to formula - fed children with the same socioeconomic background.»

Other issues in children adopted from institutions and / or from traumatic backgrounds: The adoption community and related specialists have done extensive research and developed reams of information on language acquisition, developmental delays, learning differences, behavioral issues, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and other challenges that some of these children can face.

We were a group of women from many different backgrounds and I'm sure we all had many differences of opinion regarding other social / political / religious issues.