Sentences with phrase «on certain issues as»

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Ivy adds, «We did issue statements following both election victories for President Obama, as we have after State of the Union addresses and other situations we felt warranted our voice on how certain issues that the federal government is pursuing would affect the architecture profession.»

The valuation helped him and his partner pinpoint issues that might trouble an independent outsider, such as the company's reliance both on certain key employees and on major customers.

On the same date, the Court also issued an order (the «Employee Representative Order») approving the appointment of certain individuals as representatives of the Target Employees (as defined in the Employee Representative Order) in the insolvency proceedings.

On June 15, 2012, then - Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano issued a memorandum entitled «Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion with Respect to Individuals Who Came to the United States as Children,» creating a non-congressionally authorized administrative program that permitted certain individuals who came to the United States as juveniles and meet several criteria — including lacking any current lawful immigration status — to request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal, and eligibility for work authorization.

On March 9, 2017, the Company issued (i) 125,000 shares of common stock of the Company to Redwood Fund LP («Redwood») in exchange for cash of $ 200,000; and (ii) 125,000 shares of common stock of the Company to Imperial Strategies, LLC («Imperial Strategies») in exchange for certain services rendered, valued at $ 200,000, as of the date of such issuance.

Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

It is unliveable at the level of society: hence, in Britain we have a government that lauds the freedom of the individual (and it should be noted in passing, but noted very well, that our present generation of politicians rarely talk of the «human person» or just of the «person», but usually of the «individual») but which has brought in some of the most draconian legislation in Europe designed to control what people say and do on certain issues so that society can proceed in its life as a unity and not just as a mere collection of individuals.

On the other hand one should mention that he possessed a certain aloofness; he was distanced from things; from people as well as from the issues he was dealing with, and even a certain basic distance from his Church.

No, I didn't use these to «cheat» on any tests or quizzes, but I quickly learned as I did my Greek and Hebrew homework that there were certain paradigms and issues of grammar and syntax that I frequently had to look up and refer back to.

Sometimes I worry my silence on certain issues comes across as complicity.

There was, for example, in the eighties an Interfaith Colloquium against Apartheid and there were various interfaith gatherings on ecological issues as well as interfaith prayer and work for peace, but the Parliament for a moment captured the attention of the world and sought to show, at a time of intense conflict in former Yugoslavia and of communal troubles in India, that religions need not be a cause of division but could unite on certain basic ethical teachings.

p. 21) Even if it could be proved that a steamroller approach is the most efficient way of getting certain work done (as it may well be in the short run), the fundamental issue is the negative impact of this methodology on personality.

And I take it as established that Hausman has shown a means whereby we can understand Bergson's approach as both metaphorical and rational2 As I am certain the reader does, I have questions I would like answered in light of their important insights and these interpretations of Bergson, but the issue I will examine presently is how Gunter's thesis and Hausman's elaboration might affect our understanding of Bergson's influence on Whitehead.3 The view of Bergson Gunter seeks to supplant is very widely held, and indeed was held, (if not really defended) until recently even by Professor Hausman (see the «Dialogue» belowas established that Hausman has shown a means whereby we can understand Bergson's approach as both metaphorical and rational2 As I am certain the reader does, I have questions I would like answered in light of their important insights and these interpretations of Bergson, but the issue I will examine presently is how Gunter's thesis and Hausman's elaboration might affect our understanding of Bergson's influence on Whitehead.3 The view of Bergson Gunter seeks to supplant is very widely held, and indeed was held, (if not really defended) until recently even by Professor Hausman (see the «Dialogue» belowas both metaphorical and rational2 As I am certain the reader does, I have questions I would like answered in light of their important insights and these interpretations of Bergson, but the issue I will examine presently is how Gunter's thesis and Hausman's elaboration might affect our understanding of Bergson's influence on Whitehead.3 The view of Bergson Gunter seeks to supplant is very widely held, and indeed was held, (if not really defended) until recently even by Professor Hausman (see the «Dialogue» belowAs I am certain the reader does, I have questions I would like answered in light of their important insights and these interpretations of Bergson, but the issue I will examine presently is how Gunter's thesis and Hausman's elaboration might affect our understanding of Bergson's influence on Whitehead.3 The view of Bergson Gunter seeks to supplant is very widely held, and indeed was held, (if not really defended) until recently even by Professor Hausman (see the «Dialogue» below).

The big issue as I see it, the one I identified in my first comment, is the pair of notions that (1) we can choose to believe or choose to disbelieve in certain religious ideas and that (2) this choice is a moral triumph or a moral failure that is rewarded with heaven or punished with hell depending on how we choose.

Those who profess to be followers of Christ and who frequently invoke their religion as justification for their stands on certain issues need to be called out when their actions run directly contrary to the values and teaching of Jesus.

The faith - group programs, representing Protestant, Catholics, and Jews, have consistently provided documentaries, dramas, and discussions which dealt with issues almost never touched by commercial broadcasting: the economic factors behind nuclear armaments; the issues behind draft evasion (during the Vietnam War); the real causes of worldwide starvation; and the problems of people who are ignored almost completely by the media, such as the aging who can not live on their pensions, unwed mothers, farm workers who have no homes, undocumented aliens whom we wish to employ but not pay, and refugees we are sending back to certain death in their own countries.

For instance, even American Protestant liberals whose theology may seem as bland as a Hallmark card, can be shown to stand firmly against the culture on certain issues.

And then comes: the taboo subjects; talking about people as if they are not there (or as if they are an «issue», not a person); assuming everyone (who counts) is of a certain race, ability, class, language, sexuality or gender; various non-biblical behavioural rules; the targeted enforcement of church rules (whether «biblical» or not) on particular groups; and the general reluctance to see things from another's perspective (even if this is a skill that churchgoers use all day, every day, outside thw church).

Romney has a mixed record on certain moral issues» such as abortion and gay marriage» that are of deep importance to religious believers and secular liberals.

Decisions had to be made from time to time as to where or when services of the church would be held; the church needed to be told of the impending visit of an apostle, or of some prophet or teacher from abroad; a question has been raised as to the good faith of one of these visitors, and there must be some discussion of the point and a decision on it; a fellow Christian from another church is on a journey and needs hospitality; a member of the local congregation planning to visit a church abroad needs a letter of introduction to that church, which someone must be authorized to provide; a serious dispute about property rights or some other legal matter has arisen between two of the brothers and the church must name someone to help them settle the issue or must in some other way deal with it; a new local magistrate has begun to prosecute Christians for violating the law against unlicensed assembly, and consideration must be given to ways and means of meeting this crisis; charges have been brought against one of the members by another member, and these must be investigated and perhaps some disciplinary action taken; one of the members has died, and the church is called on for some special action in behalf of his family in the emergency; differences of opinion exist in the church on certain questions of morals or belief (such as marriage and divorce, or the resurrection), differences which local prophets and teachers are apparently unable to compose, and a letter must be written to the apostle — who will write this letter and what exactly will it say?

I was fairly certain it wasn't a cross-contamination issue (i.e. peanuts on the tahini - making equipment or something) because I had been careful to buy tahini that was labelled as «made in a facility that only handles sesame seeds».

That's why it's not unusual for parents of food allergic eaters to focus so much on making sure there are no traces of a certain allergen (which is the number one priority), that they do not concern themselves with other ingredients — allergens, toxins, food additives and colorings, that could be contributing to other, seemingly unrelated health issues that their child is facing as well.

«But just as every season seems to be full of the same old issues for Arsenal in general, is the failure of certain Arsenal stars to play to their potential on regular basis perhaps caused by the same thing (person), Wenger?»

To put it in the mildest form possible I'd call that a grotesque over-reaction though there was a certain technical issue he used to get around the BE ban and that was seen as an attack on the Vox systems.

Gary Bettman's specific quote from the press conference on this issue is as follows, «It appears that the union is suggesting that because we made substantial movements in certain areas, that we're close to a deal.

We may send certain mandatory service communications such as welcome letters, billing reminders, information on technical service issues, and security announcements.

«Our primary concern is that we want to be as certain as we can that water won't be an issue for the park and for our neighbors to the west,» said board president Jeff Cook.Next month, the Park Board will vote on requiring a 0.6 - acre land donation or a $ 109,000 cash payment as a development impact fee.

We may send certain mandatory service communications such as welcome letters, order - related communications, information on technical service issues, and security announcements.

I would argue that an association between C - sections and certain medical issues is a sign that the system is working correctly; i.e., higher - risk situations are being appropriately identified and CS are mostly being performed when the situation is higher - risk (as opposed to CS being pushed on everyone the way natural birth fanatics like to claim).

He said, the continuous imposition of certain policies such as the payments of TV license and DVLA First Aid Kits coupled with other issues on the ordinary Ghanaian is rather worsening the economy and sending signs of disappointment on the faces of the voters

«As you know, sometimes reporters find out about things before all the notification calls are made on certain issues.

My interest in this whole issue comes from the fact that if our law courts especially the highest court in Ghana, Supreme Court that is supposed to be final place in the country to deliver justice to all manner of persons regardless of one's political affiliation, religious beliefs, ethnic background etc in a just and fair manner is now seen to be turning into a place where citizens of Ghana who may belong to certain political affiliations do not feel confident or have trust in their handling of critical national issues in view of some of these «partisan» pronouncements on the part of some justices, then where would we be heading towards as a country?

It also creates issues with Luddite citizenry such as the Amish, who on matters of religion do not use certain technologies, including cell phones and the internet, so an alternate way of re-deligation would need to be established for them (perhaps a service that will hold their votes in a way that can be trusted to vote in their interests).

For example, Democrats are now suggesting looking to Socialist Countries as a potential model on certain issues.

She also laments a trend on the left and right of shouting down those who hold contrary opinions, and criticises the media for creating a culture whereby only certain groups of people are seen as valid to comment on issues from feminism, Brexit or religion.

Update: An additional source on Friday evening added that the situation remains fluid, and Cuomo will must convince the WFP's state committee he is firmly behind a variety of issues, including fully funding the Campaign of Fiscal Equity agreement as well as other measures such as decriminalizing certain amounts of marijuana and backing the women's agenda, a package of bills the governor first introduced in 2013.

And people can call that spin if they like but the reality is that I think the public would spend a lot of time quite bewildered about why the government takes certain decisions on certain issues unless you have someone out there saying «this is why we're doing this» on issues as complicated as whether to bomb Syria or not.»

«They take it as a given, even though some people were defeated and that was one of the issues on which they were defeated upon in certain parts of the state, having voted for that issue.»

Even leaving aside the issue of Lords reform (where they were not formally defeated but withdrew the legislation in the face of certain defeat) they had previously gone down to defeat in December 2011 on the motion that the House had considered the economy — as a result of an old fashioned Labour ambush, with Labour MPs hiding until enough Conservative MPs had gone home.

Blvd., he said his election shows that his constituents do not want him to be silent on certain issues, such as charter schools.

The commission was very clear on the issue with regards to the Finance Minister as been a former shareholder, beneficiary of several companies in the securities market and more importantly a former director to some of these companies and his interest to see these institutions attain a certain growth within that sector has the Potential to Conflict with the interest of the State.This revelations by the commission is very serious with its potential risk alerted is enormous to affect the securities sector of the country.

Pryor is indeed a moderate, but he is clearly to Nelson's left, as well as to the left of Senators Lincoln, Landrieu, and probably Bayh on most domestic socio - economic concerns, though perhaps not to their left on certain social / cultural issues.

Usually, he / she direct the party members to stick to the party's stand on certain issues and direct them to vote as per the direction of senior party members.

The group in a statement issued by a certain Ogah A. Ogah, quoted APC as saying that «As a party embarking on mass appeal for greater membership even after elections at all levels, this is not the time to embark on unnecessary exchanges with statesmen like Sen. Maras saying that «As a party embarking on mass appeal for greater membership even after elections at all levels, this is not the time to embark on unnecessary exchanges with statesmen like Sen. MarAs a party embarking on mass appeal for greater membership even after elections at all levels, this is not the time to embark on unnecessary exchanges with statesmen like Sen. Mark.

But he said he thought it was «legitimate» for Labour politicians such as Mr Bradshaw and Mr Bryant to point to the Conservative voting record on certain issues.

Disapprove Alaska Predator Control Rule — Vote Passed (225 - 193, 12 Not Voting) The joint resolution would disapprove the rule issued by the Interior Department on Aug. 5, 2016, that prohibits certain predator control practices in national wildlife refuges in Alaska (such as the taking of mother bears and their cubs, the killing of wolves and their pups at den sites, and aerial shooting).

A few days after a poll showed that a majority of New Yorkers oppose the building of a mosque and community center two blocks from ground zero, Lazio has released a letter calling on Cuomo (who supports the mosque) as attorney general to investigate certain issues the media has raised about the mosque's leader, including his refusal to label Hamas a terrorist organization and his membership in an organization that donated money to the Palestinian aid flotillas — neither of which are illegal, but sure, why not?

Some Labour backbenchers regard Momentum as a party within a party, organising its members to put pressure on MPs from other wings of the party to fall in behind Corbyn's line on certain issues, such as rejecting military action in Syria.

«These include minority governments, multiparty coalitions, coalitions with side deals, variants in which some MPs do not vote on certain English issues — as well as a vanilla one - party majority».

Wiki: «Blue Labour advocates the belief that working class voters will be won back to Labour through socially conservative ideas on certain social and international issues, such as immigration, crime and the European Union,»