Sentences with phrase «on the concrete rather»

The emphasis in this pattern is on the concrete rather than on the abstract or theoretical.

Not exact matches

Rather than facing a big, amorphous cloud of a challenge, the sprint makes it very concrete, by focusing on a single problem.

Many of the concrete suggestions he offered for achieving those aims, such as surfacing tweets in order of relevance rather than chronology, are things Twitter has already been working on for some time.

The approach applies to both teaching and learning and is often more focused on learning concrete skills rather than solving abstract problems.

One of the things that we have been seeing is that with more urban development, which leaves less space for water to go, and when water falls on concrete and streets it has [fewer] places to go rather than it falling on a wetland.

But (for me) it's far wiser to stick to concrete consequences (like playing on the freeway, or choosing to play in a playground instead) rather than resorting to «eternal» punishments or rewards in order for people to make proper decisions.

Rather, a Christian alternative to these proposals might be the understanding of suffering on the concrete level, especially in the life of Jesus.

Rather one should look to the concrete grievances — high taxes, poor roads, periodic famines, governmental restrictions on free enterprise, and outmoded feudal dues, etc..

Rather, he dwells on the adverse effects of the spirit of abstraction - that imperialistic fascination which betrays the: concrete reality itself.

Thus, rather than fragmenting a theological course of study, the three basic theological questions can serve to unify it precisely when it is focused on a genuine pluralism of concrete Christian congregations.

Rather, the proposal is that study of every subject matter that is selected for study (using whatever academic disciplines are appropriate) be shaped and guided by an interest in the question: What is that subject matter's bearing on, or role in, the practices that constitute actual enactments, in specific concrete circumstances, of various construals of the Christian thing in and as Christian congregations?

And it's essential — rather than moving on — that we take concrete steps toward eradicating all forms of sexism that lead to harassment, abuse and violence.

On the other hand, we have seen that a person with whom we can interact and whose concrete presence we enjoy is able to be genuinely other, and in a positive way, rather than just as a victim or as suffering.

Process thinkers such as those just mentioned are critical of the rather one - sided emphasis on analytical thought, all too often at the expense of concrete experience.

If, however, the Catholic now sees that despite, and in addition to, his ethics based on essential natures, he must develop an individual ethics of concrete moral decision which goes beyond mere casuistry, and if the Protestant ethical theorist perhaps realizes that in the new and dangerous situation he must perhaps be less carefree in simply leaving the Christian to his «conscience», then perhaps the new situation will bring about a new climate in which, even theoretically, people will be compelled more readily to think towards one another rather than away from one another, and in which people will understand one another more easily and even gradually unite.

Within this remit, Chakrabarti found it more useful to provide a discussion on the forms that antisemitism can take (as reported by those who have been victim to it), rather than setting a concrete single line definition that will likely be subject to debate.

Liberal Democrats only the party with real concrete plans laid out on how we would deliver this, rather than just empty rhetoric

The exterior walls are made of 50 - centimetre - thick reinforced concrete, while utility spaces on the bottom floor are compartmentalised in a radial formation for even stress distribution — rather like the spokes in a bicycle wheel.

«These low - impact options use decentralized storm - water management methods aimed at keeping water on site rather than the traditional concrete structure that takes water away as quickly as possible,» Ando said.

To get new healthy habits to stick — forever — make your goals specific and concrete, focus on the positive behaviors you're going to start rather than the negative ones you want to stop, and enlist close friends and family members to help support you and keep you accountable along the way.

I also have another sheet that was cut that I place on the ground so the background is more consistent rather than having the concrete of my basement floor showing in the images.

Rather, this group of about 45 women and a few men are set to embark on a full - blown architectural tour of London's most famous brutalist landmarks and modernist social housing estates, finishing with lunch at the Isokon building, a white concrete block designed by architect Wells Coates.

In the present day, the word miscegenation is avoided by many scholars, because the term suggests a concrete biological phenomenon, rather than a With so much winning for the anti-globalists and patriots lately, it is easy to observe delicious amounts of salt on social media.

Boiled down into concrete words, this sounds corny, but in execution on screen it's all rather affecting, with Stoltz's understated but sure direction eliciting vivid, multi-dimensional, and highly appealing turns by Holt and Gisondo, who are equally adept at selling both the absurd humor of August's characters and the genuine, relatable emotions that drive their behaviors and goals.

Rather than simply filming the day - to - day of the protestors in Egypt and hearing what their beliefs were, it would have been useful for the conflict to be framed in concrete terms, namely with the relevant background on what led to its beginnings.

Techniques include strategies such as: developing strong mathematical content knowledge and positive attitudes towards mathematics; encouraging their students to use critical thinking and active learning; placing more emphasis on understanding rather than rules and procedures; using concrete materials and technology; and providing support and encouragement for all students.

«Rather than using taxpayer dollars to provide vouchers to a few, we must focus our resources and efforts on concrete reforms that make our public schools better for all of the District's schoolchildren.»

The policies that were criticized were those that increased attention to academic outcomes at the expense of children's exploration, discovery, and play; methods that focused on large group activities and completion of one - dimensional worksheets and workbooks in place of actual engagement with concrete objects and naturally occurring experiences of the world; and directives that emphasized the use of group - administered, computer - scored, multiple - choice achievement tests in order to determine a child's starting place in school rather than assessments that rely on active child engagement, teacher judgment, and clinical opinion.

For example, dogs that have a habit of eliminating on grass or dirt would rather not eliminate on concrete or gravel or carpet or hardwood floors.

Rather, it's a big beachside affair with rope - suspended swing chairs facing a well - frequented buffed - concrete - and - wood bar right on the beach itself at Lamai.

On the multiplayer side of things, the formula that already worked so well in the previous game was retained with little concrete changes, rather focus was placed on polish and tweaking balancOn the multiplayer side of things, the formula that already worked so well in the previous game was retained with little concrete changes, rather focus was placed on polish and tweaking balancon polish and tweaking balance.

After weeks of tapping on the table and persistently typing in Google, Dragon Age 3: Inquisition and hoping something new will pop up rather than some persons 45 minute clip on Youtube explaining he / she's hopes and dreams of Bioware's upcoming RPG, some new uplifting yet depressing concrete news has finally left the lips of the -LSB-...]

Perhaps slated towards the end of 2018 rather than the summer (speculating here), we at least have a concrete date to plot on a calendar.

Rather than being a concrete sign of gaming maturing on iPhone, some believe the «big boys» are actually using the likes of Ridge Racer and Need for Speed as a bit of a test designed to figure out just who is playing iPhone games.

The humans look hideously warped and jagged, and, since no one has a shadow, it appears they are just sort of floating about rather than standing on the concrete.

As curators take on the rights and responsibilities to make choices in and around the manifestation and installation of Gonzalez - Torres's work, every exhibition provides the opportunity for a more expansive, complex conceptualization of the artist's practice rather than an attempt to present (or preserve) a singular concrete or «correct» interpretation of the work.

Zaatari's two - part contribution to dOCUMENTA (13) similarly challenges the expectations audiences may bring by casting his latest works on archives not in the context of politics, history and memory but rather as a love story for two men played by three actors, in the black and white, 16 mm silent film The End of Time (2012), and as a mentor — apprentice drama in Time Capsule (2012), an extended performance for which the artist buried a concrete - encased collection of small monochromatic paintings — a tribute to an unnamed photographer said to be losing his sight — in a hole in the ground that was dug next to the Fulda River in the Karlsaue Park, with four spokes of rebar marking the spot.

Rather, the intense concentration on the concrete, material means and on formal values constantly translates all emotion into convincing, pictorial sensation.

The large works that have occupied him since 1969 are, in brief: Hubris, commissioned for the University of Hawaii at Manoa, one of Smith's most open and regular pieces to date, which consists of a two - section, 9 - by - 9 grid in black concrete, one half thin slabs at ground level, the other half the same grid raised to 3 feet 3 inches by a four - sided pyramidal module; Batcave, a complex environmental interior designed to «mold space and light» rather than material form, at the Osaka World's Fair, a new version of which will be shown soon at the Los Angeles County Museum; a gigantic triangular sculpture inserted into a Californian mountainside; a labyrinthine water garden for a delta; Smog, a huge new horizontal piece made from the dismantled components of Smoke (which was made for the Corcoran's «Scale as Content» show, 1967); Haole Center, a sunken square «pavement» within a square stone sculpture, with a metal ladder leading down below the earth's surface; two related monumental sculptures on platforms (Arch and Dial); and a flat 81 - block grid proposed for downtown Minneapolis.

Works include a giant copper bell that looks like a billy goat's testicles, cast concrete goats piled with things like fire hoses and even a 40 ft. long hobbyhorse — or, rather, hobbygoat — lying on the lawn.

Rather, the push for business sustainability should focus on issues that make concrete sense to almost any executive or manager: «From a business viewpoint it can be argued that sustainability is about reducing expenses — including future expenses — in every conceivable form so as to facilitate longevity and competitiveness.»

We applied the polystyrene on the inside of the stem walls rather than on the outside as we had done on the concrete walls.

The plant's air - cooled solar thermal design will not require much water or extensive grading, and the mirrors will be mounted on poles planted directly in the ground, rather than on concrete pads (so less native vegetation is disturbed).

It is built to cover the risks of a strapped - down home, rather than a home that is constructed on a concrete foundation.

With Microsoft currently focused on low - cost Windows Mixed Reality hardware rather than some form of the high - end HoloLens smartglasses actually aimed at consumers, the timing is definitely right for Magic Leap to finally unveil a concrete product.

Second, the UK strategy gets into details, focusing on concrete steps rather than policy blather.

Information is not relevant to the job Wordy, vague, unfocused, rambling Focuses on responsibilities rather than achievements Lacks performance results — concrete ways your employers benefited from your skills No examples of achievements or success — awards and promotions Lacks hard numbers to back up achievements Work history is spotty, fraudulent or missing Education is overemphasized Crucial skills are buried and hard to find Layout is too difficult to read quickly Typos, poor grammar, outdated terminology

Now, more and more of them are believing that a resume that has an objective on it looks complete, rather than one in which the resume abruptly begins with concrete information.

Focus on demonstrating why you're such a good choice for the position, with concrete achievements rather than statements of feeling.

Avoid focusing your resume on skill sets rather than concrete achievements.