Sentences with phrase «raised by a functioning»

The long - term impact on the children being raised by a functioning mother rather than in foster care is priceless.

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• Stateless, a Boulder, Colo. - based firm allowing network functions to be consumed through the «as a service» model, raised $ 1.4 million in a seed round led by Speedinvest and was joined by investors including Techstars, EVO Venture Partners, PV Ventures, and Service Provider Capital.

In this case, creation, function expansion and capitalization raising will happen step by step with the use of ICO mechanisms.

As long as he fulfills this function I don't need to claim that he was born of a virgin or was specially chosen by God, that he healed the sick or was raised from the dead.

We hope that you understand that it's our job to raise you into a well - rounded, healthy, mindful person who can function in the world and coexist with technology, not be ruled by it.

The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA), passed by Congress in the early 1970s, had made it a federal offense for PACs to accept money from corporations, and Viacom — the corporate owner of Colbert's network — feared that it would face accusations of making illegal in - kind contributions should ColbertPAC become a fully functioning money - raising PAC.

In addition, the document shall include a clear and detailed presentation of the proposed sources of funding for such programs or functions, including the amounts to be funded directly by County appropriations, other governmental grants, reimbursements or contributions, and revenues raised directly as a result of program activity.

In the race to replace Levy, LaValle's failure to recruit a worthy candidate or raise money (the two most essential functions of the Chairman's job) led to the unlikely nomination of Angie Carpenter, who like Altschuler had been privately and publicly derided by the chairman until it became apparent he needed her.

There are discussions on the internet of a scheme by which the United States government could continue to function without raising the debt ceiling.

The fact that these laws are signed by former governors in the exercise of their functions as public officials and now benefiting from the entitlements under such laws while serving as senators and ministers raise serious conflict of interest issue under paragraph 5 of article 8 of the convention.»

The report by the House of Commons education select committee into Regional Schools Commissioners (RSCs) raises a number of concerns about the role and function of the people charged with overseeing the growing number of academy schools in England.

A study of patients in the United Kingdom suggests widespread prescribing of the medication levothyroxine sodium to boost thyroid function among patients with borderline high levels of the thyroid - stimulating hormone thyrotropin (a sign of low thyroid function), raising the possibility of overtreatment, according to a study published by JAMA Internal Medicine, a JAMA Network publication.

A DRUG has improved lung function in children with cystic fibrosis, raising hopes that the life - threatening damage caused by the genetic disease can be halted or even reversed.

New research conducted at the University of Kansas Medical Center indicates that older adults can improve brain function by raising their fitness level.

Although the notion that sharks and rays are more resistant to cancers needs rigorous scientific confirmation, the results of this new study raise the enticing prospect that the proteins produced by these cancer - related legumain and Bag1 genes have modified functions in sharks, including the possibility of actually protecting the animals from acquiring cancer.

«Raising the questions of exo - ecosystem emergence, function, and feedbacks on exoplanet environment» by Regis Ferriere, Associate Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, UofA and Ecole Normale Superieure

Milk thistle is also capable of promoting healthy digestive function by aiding in enzyme creation, raising bile production, lessening inflammation and comforting the mucous membranes all over the body.

«It is possible that the high fat content of a low - carbohydrate diet exerts detrimental effects on endothelial function, which raises concerns regarding the long - term safety and efficacy of low - carbohydrate diets... Currently, supported by evidence from long - term trials, we believe that a low - fat diet should remain the preferred diet for diabetes prevention.»

Its primary function is to raise the blood glucose concentration by increasing the release of glucose from the liver and by activating gluconeogenesis, the conversion of amino acids and other small compounds such as lactic acid to glucose.

Coconut oil helps diminish the symptoms of thyroid disease by decreasing sensitivity to cold by raising the body's temperature, helps decrease hair loss and dry skin and strengthens the immune system to help keep the body functioning at optimum levels.

For example, KBs were recently reported to act as neuroprotective agents by raising ATP levels and reducing the production of reactive oxygen species in neurological tissues, 80 together with increased mitochondrial biogenesis, which may help to enhance the regulation of synaptic function.80 Moreover, the increased synthesis of polyunsaturated fatty acids stimulated by a KD may have a role in the regulation of neuronal membrane excitability: it has been demonstrated, for example, that polyunsaturated fatty acids modulate the excitability of neurons by blocking voltage-gated sodium channels.81 Another possibility is that by reducing glucose metabolism, ketogenic diets may activate anticonvulsant mechanisms, as has been reported in a rat model.82 In addition, caloric restriction per se has been suggested to exert neuroprotective effects, including improved mitochondrial function, decreased oxidative stress and apoptosis, and inhibition of proinflammatory mediators, such as the cytokines tumour necrosis factor - α and interleukins.83 Although promising data have been collected (see below), at the present time the real clinical benefits of ketogenic diets in most neurological diseases remain largely speculative and uncertain, with the significant exception of its use in the treatment of convulsion diseases.

Studies now show that restoring electron transport chain function by raising levels of NAD + is a rapid and efficient means of promoting the essential enzymes involved in energy extraction and sustaining youthful cell function.

Early on, Miller and his team cause a stumbling, tumbling Shrek, restricted by a ludicrous wig, frill and corset, to send a royal function literally up in flames; and later they channel Raising Arizona with a sequence involving a gurgling, burbling multiplicity of innocently destructive Shrek - babies (expect the cuddly toy versions to fly off the toystore shelves).

The selection criteria employed by these schools all but guarantee students who are likely to do well academically, which raises the question of whether the schools» generally impressive outcomes are caused by what happens inside them — their standards, curricula, teachers, homework — or are largely a function of what the kids bring with them.

raise awareness and sensitivity to potential acts of discrimination and / or harassment directed at students that are committed by students and / or school employees on school property or at a school function; including, but not limited to, discrimination and / or harassment based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex; and

English: Stress - Timed Language II Awareness raising followed by practical application exercises including: function or content word recognition exercise, sentence stress analysis for spoken practice.

It's not to say he can't manage a school district by the books and the numbers, but I would raise caution as to there being a concerted effort to understand the fundamentals and foundation of education and schooling and core leadership functions.»

An overboost function raises this figure by 35Nm to 500 Nm between 1,450 and 4,750 rpm.

For enhanced driving dynamics, the optional Active Body Control is happy to provide the SL an additional curve tilt function and automatically controlled ride height which can be lowered by 13 mm at high speeds or, conversely, be raised by 50 mm for tackling rougher road conditions.

Furthermore, the electric motor takes on the role of a generator which — depending on the hybrid function selected — is powered either by recuperating braking energy or by efficiently raising the engine's load points.

The height of the centre console storage box has been raised by about 50 mm, and it now functions as an armrest.

Reflecting the high standard of driving dynamics offered by the BMW X6, DSC also comes with Dynamic Traction Control as a special function, raising the DSC response thresholds to a higher level, allowing a particularly sporting and active style of motoring, and enabling the driver to set off smoothly on snow or in loose sand with the drive wheels intentionally spinning slightly.

SparxTrading.com was fortunate enough to get an exclusive first look at Desjardins Online Brokerage's new website and, by all accounts, their new website raises the bar for their discount brokerage peers to step up in both function and form.

Denamarin contains the antioxidant Silybin which has shown to improve liver function by raising glutathione levels.

Eddee Daniel has been observing and photographing construction fences in the landscape for several years, attracted by their obtrusive orange color and the questions they raise about function, aesthetics — particularly in natural areas — and access.

For Kosuth, it was Duchamp that initiated the shift in art from appearance to conception, writing that, «The function of art, as a question, was first raised by Marcel Duchamp.

Now if neuro - scientists were claiming that a particular naturally biologically occurring chemical could drastically raise or lower brain function; but they only knew it because of computer models; and the computer models» prediction so far were garbage; and many of the neuro - scientists were caught lying and fudging data; and the chemical were necessary for normal brain function anyway; but they were arguing that we should reorder the world economy anyway by giving them control of the global food economy to limit the slight increase in ingestion that they claim is so dangerous....

I hope this clarifies for you what I am trying to do here, which is a function both of my time and my desire to make my own points clearly, rather than respond in detail to points raised by others which are often merely «gotcha» attempts.

This raises the question of whether, by refusing to share information sought by the ranking Republican on the House Select Committee on Global Warming, Ms. Zoi lied to or misled a member of Congress exercising his legitimate oversight function.

The neuropsychologist, contrary to the opinions of the psychiatrist and neurologist instructed, raised the issue of vulnerability and that due to pre-existing emotional vulnerability, together with her perceived disability, social isolation and problems in executive functioning since the SAH, Ms D was even more vulnerable to being exploited and manipulated by others and at high risk that she would allow the substantial damages she was to receive to be gambled away by her partner in order to appease and placate him.

[42] The last basis for an examination of Jorin that was raised by counsel for the applicant was a desire, in a sense, to see Jorin and how he functions.

The conduct of the officer, the legality of your arrest, field sobriety tests, proper functioning test equipment, and correct handling of your evidence are just a few of the issues that can be raised during your DUI defense by your San Diego criminal attorney.

It is also generally permissible for a judge to serve as an usher or a food server or preparer, or to perform similar functions, at fund - raising events sponsored by educational, religious, charitable, fraternal, or civic organizations.

Received a merit raise for strong attention to detail, exemplary customer service and team - player attitude.Coordinated all department functions for team of 4 agents.Increased office organization by developing more efficient filing system and customer database protocols.

By raising the standards of nursing care, the Hartford Institute aims to ensure that people age with optimal function, comfort and dignity.

In fact, one comprehensive study of children raised by lesbian mothers or gay fathers stated that children raised by same - sex parents did not differ from other children in terms of emotional functioning, sexual orientation, stigmatization, gender role behavior, behavioral adjustment, gender identity, learning and grade point averages.

Teachers» perceptions of the emotional and behavioral functioning of children raised by grandparents.

Therefore, worse family function might be exhibited within the grandparenting family compared to the families where the children are raised by their parents.

Therefore, those students with a perceived lower social support as a result for being raised by their grandparents for at least 1 year, though reporting greater family function, will have difficulties in enhancing self - esteem.

Compared with students solely raised by their parents, in case of existing factors, which ones do have a moderating effect on the relationship between family function and self - esteem of the students with grandparenting experience?