Sentences with phrase «point in conversations about»

While fracking has become a focal point in conversations about methane emissions, it certainly appears from this and other studies that in the U.S., fossil fuel extraction activities across the board likely emit higher than inventory estimates.»

I'd wager that 2015 was a turning point in the conversation about legal automation.

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In April 2014, a few Bank of Canada economists published a short paper that should be the starting point for every conversation about the state of the economy.

Case in point: Birch Coffee's «ignition initiative» in which customers can take a sign from the wall of the store (samples include: «Ask Me What I Ate for Lunch Today» and «Ask Me About the Most Embarrassing Thing in My iTunes Library»), and place it in front of their table if they'd like to encourage random conversations with strangers.

To emphasize this point, in the past year I've published a book, spoken at Google, maintained one of the most popular business podcasts on iTunes, and am having serious conversations about creating a television show about my life.

In a recent conversation about the difficulties that black women face in the professional sphere, Ibram X. Kendi, author of Stamped From The Beginning, The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, pointed to the ugly mix of race and misogyny that affects the way black women are often perceiveIn a recent conversation about the difficulties that black women face in the professional sphere, Ibram X. Kendi, author of Stamped From The Beginning, The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, pointed to the ugly mix of race and misogyny that affects the way black women are often perceivein the professional sphere, Ibram X. Kendi, author of Stamped From The Beginning, The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, pointed to the ugly mix of race and misogyny that affects the way black women are often perceivein America, pointed to the ugly mix of race and misogyny that affects the way black women are often perceived.

Well, research shows that on average, people tend to talk about themselves during 60 percent of a conversation — and when there's something being sold by one person in the conversation, a less experienced salesperson could be tempted to fill a void of silence with a laundry list of more selling points and value propositions.

The current #MeToo moment is a rare inflection point for women in society, as we find ourselves in a broad and potentially game - changing conversation about how women are faring in the workplace and beyond.

A big difference is that we're local, and I think we're coming to a point where a conversation is starting — and it's going to be a long conversation — about the role of companies in the communities where they work and their responsibilities to those communities.

«Flynn had been forced to resign the day before, and the controversy around Gen. Flynn at that point in time was centered on whether he had lied to the vice president about the nature of his conversations with the Russians,» Comey said.

Earlier this week in a private dining room at the upscale Manhattan restaurant A Voce, Bitcoin enthusiasts held a roundtable conversation about the cryptocurrency's fine points, its possibilities, and its future.

Rubin's curious point in the OpEd is that it wasn't «courses in economics or finance» from his days at Harvard that prepared him «for working at Goldman Sachs and in the government» (notice the almost decade - long stretch at Citigroup is completely missing) but instead «the key was Professor Demos's philosophy course and the conversations about existentialism in coffee shops around campus.»

In other words, Love Wins serves as a good starting point for engaging in better conversations about heaven and hell, but a poor ending poinIn other words, Love Wins serves as a good starting point for engaging in better conversations about heaven and hell, but a poor ending poinin better conversations about heaven and hell, but a poor ending point.

In my conversations about this, people usually then turn to the book of Revelation and point out how when Jesus returns a second time, He is going to kill so many people that there will be a lake of blood 200 miles wide and as deep as a horse's bridle (Rev 14:20).

Whether in private conversation, group discussion, a sermon or a speech, or in the interaction within the community, the question is whether there is, on the one side, conviction about what the gospel means and, on the other side, unqualified readiness to hear the other people and see the world from their point of view.

Throughout our review of Wood's proposal about what makes theological education theological we have been noting points of convergence with and divergence from the other four voices in this conversation.

The post materialized after a long phone conversation between us in the wake of my controversial post about Dave Ramsey and poverty, at which point I realized my sister knew way more about this topic than I did.

I'm going to make this my last comment on this thread, not because talking about this in the way this conversation has gone is upsetting for me but I just don't see the point of talking any more with the way it has gone.

Third, engage in public conversation and in private witnessing in a respectful way, caring more about people than scoring points.

I was tempted at first to give maybe a 10 point list of advice for parents going through deconstruction in front of their kids... things like let them see the books you read and answer their curiosities about them; teach your kids how to think, not how to believe; tell them everything you're going through and let them deal with what it means for them; ask them what they believe and listen objectively and engage in conversation about it; openly share your struggles with what you're going through with the church and let them process it themselves, and so on.

Having engaged in far too many seemingly endless and usually fruitless discussions about the word «inerrancy,» I am both convicted and encouraged by McKnight's reminder here that «having the right view [of the Bible] isn't the point of the Bible... We must begin an entirely new conversation that gets us beyond the right view of the Bible to one that seeks to answer this question, «What is our relationship to the God of the Bible?»

«pointing out» that I don't know what I'm talking about, without actually quoting what I got wrong, or even understanding the conversation topic in no way makes you look intelligent or even nominally good at debating.

There's an emerging conversation among supply chain leaders at major food and ingredients companies about the concept of «food miles,» and how the extended supply chain is reaching a point where we could face a situation where the food chain becomes unsustainable in certain parts of the world.

When we talk about the top young pass rushers in the league, it's certainly fine to point out guys like Vic Beasley and Joey Bosa, but Ngakoue should be in that conversation as well.

im really gutted about falcao to the point of feeling sick i wasnt that hopefull when city / madrid were involved i thought it would come down to money i can accept that / sort off / but united for 6 mill and wages we could have been in with a chance and surley he meets the bill wenger bandgs on about,,, but welbeck im not as upset with as many of you i think in our system with ozil carzola ect feeding him maybe could do a good job i was having this conversation yesterday with my mate when i saw he was up for loan also just seen the repot on sky sports were in negotiations with a midfilder who can play cb aswell

I have my doubts that a conversation with a bunch of bloggers at this point in time is going to bring about any real changes with with a company like Nestle that has been conducting business unscrupulously for more than 30 years.

A straightforward, elegantly written, concise, and well - organized 215 pages, Back in the Game stands out in a crowded field, not just as a primer on concussions for a parent, coach, or athletes, but for its incisive and often pointed criticism of the way our national conversation about concussions and the long - term effects of playing contact and collision sports has been shaped - some would say warped - by a media that too often eschews fact - based reporting in favor of sensationalism and fear - mongering.

after being in this kind of relationship for all this years you start to question everything about yourself you think you must be too fat or too ugly for a few years I thought what was the point in leaving him if my own husband doesn't want who else is going to want me I must of had the conversation about how our situation was affecting me over 1000 times when he did bother to come near me like once every 5 - 8 months he'd say it wasn't enjoyable for him because I was very awkward but he never understood the reason I was uncomfortable how are you supposed to feel good about yourself when you know your husband would rather look at other women online

Teachers are overworked like everyone else, but as one teacher at Emerson Elementary pointed out that breakfast - in - the - classroom time can be valuable — learning how to do hygiene, table manners, using breakfast time to talk about how to eat properly, how to carry on a conversation while eating, even something as simple as handwashing!

If you don't want to end up like Jancee Dunn, who was almost at the point of divorce, as she writes in her new book, How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids, because she and her husband had «dreamy conversations» about their baby when they were pregnant, but never discussed the day - to - day practicalities, then you might want to read Hoefle's book.

I enjoyed considering names but at some point in the conversation I'd always say something about all names on the table until we know.

So I got to a point where I was like, I'm pumping, I'm pumping in your face, I'm pumping, m nursing in your face I don't care, I'm nursing in church I'm nursing in the hospital, I'm nursing whatever and if you have anything to say about it, we can have a conversation and I'm going to school you and I did and my husband sometimes would tell me I became this like breastfeeding leger, like bear you know because I think I was so happy that had forgiven myself for all those years.

Unicef UK's Baby Friendly Initiative has made a real difference in giving our staff the skills and confidence to change the conversation about breastfeeding and early relationship building with parents... Together we can ensure that every single mother and baby receives the very best possible care, at a point in their lives where the information and support we provide will have a profound effect on their future health and development.

I think right now we can get away with not asking these hard questions because enough people on earth still live in relative poverty and are not creating the waste that we as a country create, but when that changes (and it will), or when we have created so much waste ourselves as to arrive at that critical tipping point, we will need to have difficult conversations about these things.

Jose's overview story in today's Post hits on a couple of points frequently missing from the conversation when TV pundits talk about the lefty blogosphere:

(Airs 11/02/17 @ 1 p.m.) WAMC's Alan Chartock In Conversation with former Republican Congressman, Williams College professor, and author Chris Gibson about his new book Rally Point: Five Tasks to Unite the Country and Revitalize the American Dream.

Lazio won the suburban districts of Nassau and Suffolk in the Republican primary over Paladino (I erred and reversed their tallies on NY1's «Reporters» Roundtable» in a conversation about the Erie County developer showing he can get suburban votes; a hat - tip to informal media critic Jerry Skurnik for emailing me to point that out).

Buffalo Federation of Teachers President Phil Rumore agreed, pointing to commentary published by Paladino in ArtVoice about conversations in executive sessions.

But while to this point there has not been a new public outcry at the New York Legislature, female lawmakers say that the Weinstein scandal and its fallout have struck a chord and sparked private conversations about their early experiences in Albany and how they can best aid young female staff aides and legislators.

Over the last few weeks, Gil had conversations with Tony Shorris about his desire to seek other opportunities,» de Blasio said, adding that it was «normal» for Taylor to want to leave public service at this point in his career.

«I think we're at a point in the state where we need to have serious conversations about how we interact with one another in ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to live independent, safe and successful lives, and really invest in those services and support.»

During their initial conversation, Einstein responded positively to Mandl, but upon reflection decided there was no point in publishing anything about an unobservable effect.

«We think there are others to be considered, but the bill is an important starting point in the vital conversation about the future of transportation,» the statement continued.

Outside of my lab or the community of solid - state chemists, there is something really exciting about communicating the major points of my science to non-technical audiences in a way that appeals to them (without oversimplifying the science behind it), in formal presentations and informal conversations.

This post is strictly informational and should only serve as a starting point for a conversation between you and your medical provider about the best supplements for pregnancy in your specific case.

But, besides from «pushing» 2 of my blackheads out it has just made me get so much more blackheads to the point where I have about 8 deeply embedded blackheads (not just the black dots, the bumpy black ones) and I have persevered but I am tired of it as it makes me feel completely awkward in face to face conversations as I know people can see them and have said things like «looks like you have a mountain on your nose» and me just feeling like utter garbage.

If we don't have those candid conversations about our positions in the workplace from time to time, no one will ever understand our point of view and we won't make progress.

With that starting point in place, you and your manager can have a much more productive conversation about the best way to move forward.

Chances are you've already hit upon most of your main points during your conversation about the topic, so putting it in writing should be a breeze!

It's been two whopping years since What To Tawk About was published, and in light of recent reader inquiry, we've decided to dust off our talking - point boots to help busy singles everywhere achieve convivial conversations...