Sentences with phrase «over issues of power»

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This highlights one issue with Spotify's business model — artists have quite a bit of power over the streaming service if they can yank their albums at any time.

In the meantime, the government could implement the spirit and intent of its commitment in the power sharing agreement by instructing the staff reviewing Kinder Morgan's permits to bend over backwards to engage affected First Nations on any issue, even if they tangentially involved.

The success of the concurrent delegations was an excellent example of how Canada can capitalize on some of its constitutional similarities with India — in this case, the devolution of power over issues such as education and national - resource management to the provinces — in order to improve relations for Canada as a whole.

To replace the Treasury conducting its fiscal operations independently from the banking system, New York banks urged more power over public finances and to establish the Federal Reserve to increase the supply of money (a more «elastic» issue) in response to banking needs.

Where Muslims have power and the ability to force the political establishment to act, they should rightly get angry and make a lot of noise and rioting over this issue.

Over the years, (I am now in my mid - 60's) I have had to leave 4 different churches because of issues of «bullying»... usually from those who were in positions of of great «power» Lay - leaders, Bishops, administrators, choir - «Masters», and even pastors and now my own Priest.

When the Law of Love becomes the measure of whether or not an act sinful, the issue is no longer about sexual orientation, hetero or homosexuality; but whether the act is one of expressing love or exercising power / control over another.

People all over the world, both in positions of power and not, seem to believe that there is room for debate on the issues of climate change, humanity's involvement and the need to transition to a low - carbon future.

Immigrant Catholicism was, in fact, held together by the vigorous churchmen who retained their power over their flocks by exercising it regularly on an infinitely detailed category of behaviors, ranging from what the faithful could eat on Fridays to what they could think or do in the innermost chambers of their personal lives [«The End of the Immigrant Church,» Illinois Issues, August 1982, pp. 15 - 21].

How else explain the drive to take decision making power on some of the most important issues of our day and turn it over to unelected, unaccountable bureaucratic boards of «experts?»

Tommy God has already forgiven you for your sin the moment you asked Jesus into your life and confessed him as Lord.From that point he paid for your sin in full past present future.It is not sin that stops us from being with the Lord so you are saved.The problem you are experiencing is the battle for your life in the here and now satan is out to destroy you and he knows our weaknesses.If you are honest there were already issues in your life that you struggled with and never got the victory over.So where do you go from here as i found myself in the same situation i was a christian but walking according to the flesh.God does nt change his mind he always loves us but because of our choices we distance ourselves from God.The issue is that we like sin thats our wicked hearts and to be fair we cant change our nature only Christ can do that our old nature must be crucified with Christ.The stumbling block is our pride we have to admit that we cant do it For me that was terribly difficult i was so independent thinking i could do anything but the truth was a made a real mess of things.I sense you are at a crossroads and are feeling desperate and confused.So as a brother in the Lord you need to confess your sin to God and tell him that you are weak -LCB- we all are -RCB- and that you cant do it in your strength -LCB- None of us can -RCB- but ask him to send the holy spirit to help you deal with the temptations and the sin that you struggle with and he will help you to change your life he will empower you as he did me.Rather than look at who you are look to Christ and walk in him and he will make you a new man and sin will not have dominion over you.Jesus came to set us free from bondage.Having once been a slave to sin i know what it is like to have been set free by the power of God and that is what Christ is offering you today.All it takes is a desire to change or repent and admit we cant do it and trust him to give you the strength to walk in him regards brentnz

At the beginning of his ministry his resistance to the temptations to claim for himself economic, political, or personal supernatural power may well reflect an inner struggle over the issue.

In every issue of justice or injustice some element of «belonging» or possession is involved — whether of material goods, status and prestige, power over another, personal opportunity, or any other of life's many intangibles.

The United Nations Organization is already playing that crucial role, but it has not been very effective when major national powers or consortium of powers take the issues in their own hands over the wish and aspiration of others, especially those who disagree with them and their methods of settling disputes.

This is the vulnerability of authentic love — that it surrenders to the other power over its own issue, power to determine the triumph or the tragedy of love.

«Evangelical believers can and often do publicly disagree with our elected officials over important issues, and holding those in power accountable is part of our duty,» Moore wrote.

Whichever scholar has the better argument, they agree that the decision focused the debate over slavery and introduced into the already heady brew of issues involved in that debate the question of the scope of judicial power under the Constitution.

The first is on the topical issue of home brands: Crying over spilt milk: buyer power and the rise of private labels.

The underpowered, unreliable Honda power unit has gone through various stages of improvement over the last few years, but the issues remain.

While he was an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania in 1978, his perusal of an issue of Human Power caused a light bulb to flash on over his head.

They want to stay in power and to keep the general populace so busy arguing over issues like guns, abortion, gay marriage, etc that we don't notice / care / understand they are squeezing billions and trillions of dollars out of the economy for their corporate overloads (and themselves), while we are all meant to greatful for a cost of living adjustment and hopefully being able to own a home.

Our overwhelming issue over the last few years has been a lack of power and strength in midfield.

«As the major continental leagues resume following the winter break — Serie A and La Liga returned to action over the weekend, with Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga set to follow suit in the next fortnight — Pitchside Europe looks at 10 issues that will help determine the balance of power across the European mainland in the 12 months ahead.»

It was about power - how he wields the influence of his newspapers, how politicians jump to his command, and how he uses that power over them to control public policy issues himself.

In a Press statement issued and copied tO GhanaPoliticsonline.com on Tuesday bearing signatures and names of ward and Branch executives of the NDC in the Klottey Korle constituency, the group explained that, «We are all members of the NDC who have over the years work effortlessly to bring the party into power in this constituency.

But then he needs to appreciate that some of the issues on which the 2010 — 15 Tory rebels defied the whip were rooted in 2010 manifesto pledges, a document that included the words, «We will ensure that by law no future government can hand over areas of power to the EU or join the Euro without a referendum of the British people.»

Syracuse University Professor Anthony D'Angelo says Scaramucci's lack of experience in communications could be a big issue, and «signals that President Trump appears to value loyalty and a certain star power over actual credentials for a communications job.»

With its substantial powers over issues like financial services regulation, free trade agreements and EU migrants» access to welfare, the EP could emerge as one of the biggest obstacles to Cameron's strategy.

The Power Minister also said he does not know about threats issued by neighbouring Nigeria to cut supply of gas to Ghana over unpaid debts.

Cuomo has clarified in recent weeks his remarks that he would support a government shutdown over the issue, saying Democrats should leverage power through the threat of a shutdown by pushing for strong gun control laws, similar to how Republicans in Congress have staged similar protests over Planned Parenthood and spending issues.

The police unions have been fighting this issue since New York's top court, the Court of Appeals, in 2006 unanimously affirmed a police commissioner's power over disciplinary matters.

Percoco, 48, of South Salem in Westchester County, and Kelly, 54, of Connecticut, are accused of a bribery scheme to pay $ 287,000 over three years to Lisa Percoco for a «low show» job designing an energy education program for children in return for official help on power plant issues.

He added that if voted in power, the era of treating issue of corruption with kid gloves will be over, noting that all moribund national institutions will be revisited, revamped and brought back to life.

The African continent has come under focus over the years because of issues of poverty, lack of education and seeming powerful leaders some of whom abuse their power.

His promise to ban Scots MPs from voting on English - only issues at Westminster is also an attempt to head off a Tory revolt over extravagant promises of more powers for the Scottish Parliament in the event of a No vote.

Smith made her complaint under the leadership of Menzies Campbell and she said Rennard exerted extraordinary power over the Lib Dem leadership and that may have made it harder for them to tackle the issue.

I would welcome the appointment of Eric Pickles as chairman of the party, as I think he is an excellent campaign strategist - but more importantly because it would get him away from areas of policy formation in the field of local government where I believe that, despite his apparent experience, he has been too focussed on areas which appeal to the tabloid newspapers and has not fought hard enough over important issues such as local government powers and planning.

He touched on a number of issues including his life after handing over power to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo - Addo, as well as the slow...

One of the key issues for Murphy will be how to play the topic of devolution, as Labour is resisting the idea of giving Holyrood full powers over tax.

The 2013 - 2014 Executive Budget also includes proposals on two economic policy issues which have been a major focus of FPI's work over the years: restoring the purchasing power of the minimum wage and modernizing the Unemployment Insurance system.

«This proposal was made with all sincerity and would have allowed us to advance the issue of further powers over Welsh language legislation.

The petition, which was posted on the Power of Ten's website and has been signed by over 4,000 people, was submitted to Legislator Ellen Jaffee, who will deliver it to Education Commissioner John King at the capitol building, a move made to raise awareness for issues in the troubled school district.

He says the city makes a huge contribution and economic and social imperatives mean it should get more power over a number of issues.

They may also teach a lawless Legislature the lesson that lawmakers must either respect the rules and accept the Constitution's balance of power or have no say at all over the big issues.

Watch for heightened debate - and finally some decisions - about recurring issues: the state's Brownfield Tax Credit program, justice reforms (see below), renewing the New York City mayor's power over its massive school district, and, of course, school funding.

This is a pervasive power of the mind; it's seen in battles over perspective on all kinds of issues.

Over the next 15 — 20 years, Japan must tackle key economic, human power, and demographic issues such as a declining birth rate, an aging population, and the challenge of sustaining a sufficiently skilled labor force.

The French Republic is the 20th largest country in the world by demography, but the fifth biggest scientific power with over 210,000 public and private researchers and, in total, almost 800,000 engineers and scientists nationwide, according to a report issued by its Ministry of Higher Education and Research.

«If the solar storm of 1921, which has been termed a one - in -100-year event, were to occur today, well over 300 extra-high-voltage transformers could be damaged or destroyed, thereby interrupting power to 130 million people for a period of years,» Joseph McClelland, director of the Office of Electric Reliability at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, said at a May 31 House Energy subcommittee hearing on the issue.