Sentences with phrase «on concrete issues»

In addition to these more philosophical concerns, a culture of trust can pivot on concrete issues.

Graf accepted Miliband's challenge, and proposed new campaign methods that relied on grass - roots campaigns on concrete issues such as pay - day lenders, the living wage, energy prices, zero - hours contracts, saving the local library, and so on.

Electoral campaigns based on grass - roots activism (and lots of doorstep conversations) on the concrete issues that matter to voters are behind the meteoric rise of political parties such as Syriza in Greece and Podemos in Spain.

In general we can say that natural law does not guarantee agreement on concrete issues, but we can also say that natural law plus prudence equals flexibility.

Not exact matches

The EU wants to agree first on the U.K.'s financial and budgetary liabilities — the so - called Brexit Bill — as well as finding a mutually agreeable resolution to the issue of the Irish border, and some concrete confirmation of the future rights for EU citizens» living in the U.K.

He went on to say that he had asked other officials with the bank «to study the market and get to know what the issues are» so that its leadership can be informed as they consider crafting «some very concrete pronouncements» on the matter.

We have put this issue on hold for now, given that it is not yet concrete.

One source of uncertainty and frustration in Canada and Mexico is that the Trump administration has not yet made concrete proposals on the most contentious issues — although these may be coming at the fourth round in Washington.

If not, look at John Doherty's article on SEOmoz where he talks about the issue and offers some concrete advice, tips, and some excellent spreadsheets ready to download to help you alter your approach to better fit your goals.

The counter-offensive must be developed on practical and concrete issues (MAT etc.), and also on the larger field of social alternatives to the disaster of neo-conservative counter-reforms.

Professors James and Alice Boyack of Philander Smith made philosophical issues concrete, and I wrote several papers on the problem of evil and suffering.

Both Sartre and Merleau - Ponty build on Bergsonian along with Husserlian foundations and succeed in answering, to a significant degree the questions surrounding this first concern.77 The second aspect is the metaphysical issue of the concrete relation of the vital and the inert (or being and non-being, if you prefer a traditional vocabulary), including the role of consciousness treated as «a substance spread out through the universe,» to use Merleau - Ponty's description of Bergson.78 In the first aspect we ask what consciousness does and what it experiences or «knows» as a result, while in the second we ask about the relationship between what consciousness is (in relationship to everything else that is) and what that has to do with what it does.79

In sermons and lectures on prophetic issues, it is particularly important that concrete suggestions be made concerning what the hearer can do.

The other element in the problem consists in the apparent silence of Jesus on particular concrete questions of conduct and on the issue of what is better and what is worse in situations where, given human finitude and sin and a fallen, distorted world, perfect action is not possible.

Yet the same leaders remain quite unconcerned about their own ambiguity or vagueness on the moral issue of concrete justice for homosexual people and their need for sensitive and competent pastoral care.

Short, concrete, and reassuring talks with young children, more detailed talks with middle age children focusing on their concerns and questions, and digging deep with interested teenagers around issues of values, inequality, and class divisions.

This is a very common concern, and there have never been concrete guidelines on the issue.

But I could not find concrete information on this issue.

My worry is that it would collapse before it achieved anything concrete on electoral reform, particularly given the additional problems of getting a Lords majority and the ambivalence of the PLP on this issue.

Lander's hard - hitting policy reports have led to concrete changes on issues from improved bus service to smaller class sizes to better inclusionary housing policy.

It's possible, though not certain, he said, the trials might «inject the issue of corruption» into the 2018 elections and force politicians to «stake out more concrete positions on what should be done to address the problem.»

This is why as we speak, it has become impossible for any national organ of the party to take a concrete position on the issues in contention.

«That means that the Minister must make some quick decisions to enable us to go into recess with a sense of direction and concrete action on at least some of the issues that are being raised by house builders and those seeking to buy a home.»

The candidates selected will need to take a position on hard issues, like the five outlined at reform.to, which provide concrete plans to create a small donor system for campaign financing: matching citizen contributions and providing voters with vouchers.

His opponent, a former Brooklyn councilman, has been criticized several times for his lack of knowledge on issues and concrete fixes for problems.

«Time and time again we hear from Labour Ministers that they're doing all they can to help our struggling steel industry, yet we've still seen no concrete action on the issues that lie in the Welsh Government's hands.

And while, at times, these negotiations have been tough, it is clear that, thanks to the professionalism and diligence of David Davis and Michel Barnier, we have made concrete progress on many important issues.

He said, «In the course of further review of facts of this case, it transpired that the legal issues arising from the originating motion of the applicant are very recondite and novel as there have not been concrete apex court decisions on them and they also affect and will affect many criminal and civil cases all over Nigeria where the Administration of Criminal Justice Act is being applied.»

NLC chairman, Akeem Ambali, said with the expiration of the 23 - day ultimatum given on September 29, «and with no concrete responsive from the government, we are again giving a fresh 72 hours ultimatum for the government to address our issues or be faced with total strike option by Thursday.»

«Hoping to change that, the British Science Association interviewed representatives from six major parties about their views on research issues and has posted the videos online — but they ended up with few concrete differences to highlight.»

Jake Schmidt, international policy director for the Natural Resources Defense Council, said the key from Cancun will be agreements on issues like transparency, deforestation, technology transfer and financing that lead to some concrete implementation steps.

Going beyond talking through problems in therapy sessions, Sue's one - on - one coaching programs provide goal - oriented and concrete solutions to relationship issues.

Beyond what it has already offered, the GSP can inform the Rio +20 follow - up with some deeper thinking contained in its report on several issues, and with some concrete proposals, especially on the economy.

A topic revision sheet on the impact on employment / unemployment issues in Spain, to support pupils with concrete example and cultural references w...

Two examples below illustrate how families partnered with students to help them consider varied perspectives on environmental issues and to create a concrete action plan of things they can do together at home to help the environment.

The validated Success Highways Resiliency Assessments provide educators with concrete data on the underlying issues students are dealing with that may impact their academic achievement.

CEC's diagnostic process often uncovers unexpected needs in a district or school, such as underlying issues around communication and trust between labor and management that can sabotage progress on concrete academic goals.

The conference will also include «core training,» which, according to the program's introductory letter, will «offer concrete guidance on three pressing issues: countering the destabilizing threat of Parent Trigger, understanding teacher evaluation, and building better schools through community and political organizing.»

Written for teacher educators, higher education administrators, policy makers, and others concerned with issues of race, the book is comprised of four parts that each represent a distinct perspective on the struggle for racial justice: contributors reflect on their experiences working as educators of Color to transform the culture of predominately White institutions, navigating the challenges of whiteness within teacher education, building transformational bridges within classrooms, and training current and inservice teachers through concrete models of racial justice.

There's a little noise from the chassis on poor surfaces and tyre noise can also be an issue on concrete surfaced dual carriageways and motorways when cruising.

Whether it's something as simple as not placing stops or jumping on a trend too early or something more complicated as cutting winners and letting losers run, you have to have concrete plans if you want to successfully battle your trading issues.

When owners want concrete advice on how to solve a pet behavior issue, they frequently have to go outside a veterinary clinic to find a different person for advice.

My customers love the fact that their fur babies are not sleeping on a concrete floor especially the older dogs that have ailments or mobility issues.

Based on this brief report from Barrett, the developer also recognizes some of those same issues as problems, and is hoping to make concrete changes.

Recent exhibitions and publications include New American Paintings, issue 107; The Moments Between: New Work by Rafael E. Vera - curated by Jessica Cochran, Averill and Bernard Leviton A+D Gallery, Chicago, IL; Pillow Talk: New Sculptures by Rafael E. Vera, Seerveld Gallery, Palos Heights, IL; Nothing Concrete, Bert Green Fine Art, Chicago; Voids, The Franklin, Chicago; 21st Evanston and Vicinity Biennial, Evanston, IL; On Making Things Matter: Strategies for Preservation, SHOP, Chicago; Double Tangent, Cara and Cabezas, Kansas City, MO — in collaboration with Mara Baker.

April, 2010 issue of Artforum features Shannon Ebner's photograph Erratum Cum Laude on the cover with a feature article, Concrete Poetry: The Art of Shannon Ebner by Tom McDonough.

I narrate situations based on a stretchable reality that places concrete issues under doubt.»

On many concrete issues the Church has no reason to propose a final word and understands that it must listen to and promote honest debate among scientists, respecting the diversity of opinion.

It's great he announces ten - year plans to put the U.S. on a petroleum - free energy diet, but isn't establishing such high, arguably unreaslistic goals a way to avoid taking political responsibility about the concrete issues facing people today.

6 6 Profit from the CHANGE project Help SMEs optimise their energy use — train intelligent energy advisors at Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCIs) to give concrete assistance to SMEs Expected results: — Information events for 11,600 businesses — Energy pre-checks for 530 businesses — Provision of market intelligence via website and newsletters — Guidelines and best practices for supporting SMEs on Intelligent Energy issues 61 chambers in 12 EU countries