Sentences with phrase «which respects the environment»

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As the CEO since 2005, MacDowell continues to deepen TD's commitment to servant leadership and to the «Great Place to Work» culture that plays such a key role in sustaining an environment in which employees are valued, respected, and appreciated.

The threshold, target, and maximum percentage business line goals shown for the named executives listed in the table above were derived using certain assumptions for 2008 with respect to the general economic, interest rate, credit, and regulatory environment in which we operate and certain assumptions as to the outlook for the businesses each of them managed.

While working in an industry not known for positive work cultures (call centers), Paul and his brothers focused on creating an environment in which people loved what they did every day, and lived by a set of core values that everyone respected.

Relay Ventures is committed to providing a work environment in which all workers, entrepreneurs and other individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

With massive and increasing structural deficits; exploding debt in all sectors; hostile demographics; social and political fracturing and disintegration; grotesque wealth inequality; extraordinary global trade competition; a complete collapse of respect for vital government organizations such as the Justice Department and FBI, which the people now realize have gone rogue; an extremely complex and corrosive global geopolitical environment; the real prospect of war, potentially nuclear and worldwide; not to mention numerous additional factors, we can only point to few other times in history more dangerous to the people's financial welfare, and therefore more overall bullish for gold, one of the only financial sanctuaries proven to work in times of dislocation.

But this means that the environment, together with the society in question, must form a larger society in respect to some more general characters than those defining the society from which we started.

In Art as Experience, it is valid to say that in one respect art is a proposition, suggesting a structure in terms of which an individual entity, already out of harmony with its environment, can achieve a new and harmonious relation with it.22

The artist or engineer does not simply respond or record, but creates; yet to be successful that creation must respect «the grain in the stone» from which a statue is carved or the malleability of steel from which a bridge is built, the acoustic environment of the concert ball or the natural environment of a highway right - of - way.

A society has adapted to its environment when it is «specialized» in relation to certain features of it: «A complex society which is stable provided that the environment exhibits certain features is said to be «specialized» in respect to those features» (PR 100/153).

The family which provides an environment of healthy intimacy, an intimacy that includes respect for autonomy and distance, provides the child with a climate in which he can develop the strong sense of identity so basic to his own capacity for intimacy.

That is, «A complex society which is stable provided that the environment exhibits certain features, is said to be «specialized» in respect to those features» (PR 153).

Catholic schools foster an environment in which all are welcome through, first, respecting each person who is «created by God and has an inner dignity, or spiritual dimension, that comes from God alone.»

The celebration of diverse perspectives that was supposed to yield a secure environment of inclusion, mutual respect, and happy diversity has instead given rise to an anxious, politically obsessed environment in which civility is predicated on intellectual conformity.

The campaign is all about encouraging people to make positive choices when it comes to food and drink — which means being Pro 100 % plant - based, Pro organic and Pro ethically sourced products that respect our environment.

The following principles guide and define our approach to learning and teaching: • Every child is capable and competent • Children learn through play, investigation, inquiry and exploration • Children and adults learn and play in reciprocal relationships with peers, family members, and teachers • Adults recognize the many ways in which children approach learning and relationships, express themselves, and represent what they are coming to know • Process is valued, acknowledged, supported, nurtured and studied • Documentation of learning processes acts as memory, assessment, and advocacy • The indoor and outdoor environments, and natural spaces, transform, inform, and provoke thinking and learning • School is a place grounded in the pursuit of social justice, social responsibility, human dignity and respect for all THE CREFELD SCHOOL 8836 Crefeld Street Philadelphia, PA 19118 215-242-5545 www.crefeld.org 7th - 12th grade The Crefeld School is a small, independent, coeducational school, serving approximately 100 students in grades 7 - 12.

Mission: Pine Forest School provides an education of the whole child and is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their full intellectual, emotional, and physical potential in a sustainable and beautiful environment which reinforces integrity, understanding, respect, and trust.

A evening packed with solid practical advice for parents of children from toddlers to teenagers, that shows how to utilize the very stuff of family life — chores, mealtime, sibling rivalry, toilet training, bedtime, allowances and more — to create a home environment in which children can become self - disciplined, compassionate, responsible, resourceful, resilient human beings who can act in their own best interest, stand up for themselves and exercise their own rights while respecting the rights and legitimate needs of others.

Whereas, Mr. Paladino acknowledged that he made these statements; And, Mr. Paladino is an elected official charged with the responsibility to represent children and families in a district comprised of over 70 % Black, Brown, Asian, Immigrant and other minority students and families; And, Mr. Paladino took an oath to ensure that students are afforded an environment which is free from fear and respects diversity within the school district and the community and is subject to all district policies; And,

He noted that an environment in which political actors respect decisions of the court on election disputes is essential for the stability of the country.

«Mr. Paladino took an oath to ensure that students are afforded an environment which is free from fear and respects diversity within the school district and the community and is subject to all district policies...» the resolution states.

Adopting the scheme of chemical disorder, which has been proved to successfully capture the variety of eumelanin protomolecules, we show that (1) the formation process of eumelanin protomolecules from the constituting monomers is generally hindered in a solvent environment with respect to vacuum and (2) key factors in improving the adhesion properties and band lineup of the molecules on an inorganic interface are the molecular electronic state and the planarity of their structures.

There's a theme that ties all these games, which is solid fighting mechanics, a deep respect for lore and a desire to offer supplementary combat goodies, such as use of environments.

One wouldn't expect much conflict to arise in such an environment, which might make the pic's two - hour running time seem excessive, though Sunada picks up on an interesting tension during her time spent at Ghibli: While Miyazaki respects fellow director Takahata, the two couldn't have a more different working process, and though «The Wind Rises» and «Princess Kaguya» are scheduled to be released at the same time, we learn that Takahata never delivers on budget or schedule.

Transmitting heritage values to young people favors intercultural understanding, respect for cultural diversity and helps create an environment propitious to a culture of peace — principles which are central to the United Nation's mission.

She continued: «A lot of the children at the school often don't have access to outdoor spaces at home so enabling them to join in at school means they can learn about how to look after nature and teach them to respect the environment, which is something that they can take with them into the future.»

To name just a few: The learning environment needs to be one in which students feel respected and safe to take risks; kids need to feel that their learning has a purpose and that the curriculum is relevant to their lives; and students need feedback on their progress — they need to know what they're trying to accomplish, where they are in relation to the goal, and what they need to do in order to get there.

JCR: In this sense, what do you consider is the role of civil society to achieve a democratic sustainable development which respects the current environment for future generations?

Community Magnet Charter School provides a secure and caring environment, which fosters creativity, mutual respect and a lifelong love of learning.

Research overwhelmingly indicates that a positive school climate promotes cooperative learning, group cohesion, respect, and mutual trust — all of which have in turn been shown to improve the learning environment.

When the most vulnerable students experience school as a safe and supportive learning environment, one in which they feel welcome and respected, engaged and connected, challenged and valued, then it's likely all students feel safe and supported, too.

But in the case of black, Latino, Asian, and especially American Indian and Native Hawaiian communities, they may want to transform cultures in existing schools in order to provide both high - quality learning and environments in which their cultures are respected.

For example, when Christina was focused on her goal around student - to - student interactions, Jan looked for evidence of Christina fostering an environment in which students demonstrated respect, caring, and support for one another's learning.

This includes a heightened alertness to environmental stimuli that results in limited alertness with respect to the educational environment and which adversely affects a child's educational performance.

SAGE Academy teachers provide an academic environment of excellence for secondary students which encourages life - long learning, respect for a diverse global community, awareness of the Earth's limited resources, and understanding of social justice issues throughout the world.

Research confirms what teachers and parents have claimed for decades: a safe and supportive school environment, in which students have positive social relationships and are respected, engaged in their work and feel competent, matters.

Despite the loss, Winston - Salem officials pushed ahead with their improvement plan, «which I completely respect them for,» says Ritchie, who has worked with many districts to create high - quality early - learning environments.

Attracting the highest quality educators, by respecting their capacity as professionals and creating an environment in which teachers are supported to develop their full potential.

«Creating an environment where every student feels respected and safe is the bedrock upon which our entire educational system is built.

The school values of Wisdom, Aspiration, Trust, Endeavour, Respect and Spirit underpin teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, resilient, happy citizens who are prepared for lifelong learning.

NHA promotes the success of its schools through its «moral focus» curriculum and «behave with care» system, which emphasize respect and support in order to create and sustain a safe learning environment (NHA, «Why NHA»).

«The mission of Sanford Harmony aligns strongly with the collective emphasis of magnet schools, which have their roots in encouraging culturally competent educational environments that model empathy, respect and collaboration.»

But when Jim's enigmatic employer asks him to fly to North Korea for a delivery, Jim starts to wonder what he's gotten himself into.Do Not Resuscitate received honorable mention at the 2015 Green Book Festival, which spotlights «books that contribute to greater understanding, respect for and positive action on the changing worldwide environment.

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The free book, which will be distributed in English and Tamil, encourages children to avoid tobacco and alcohol, recognize «bad touch,» and respect the environment.

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The only positive factor in this respect is the flurry of share buy backs which will most likely continue in the future and will increase expected earnings per share growth, counterbalancing some of the impact from the adverse macro environment referred to above.

We believe in and provide services that support the human - animal bond and seek to foster an environment in which people respect all living creatures.

Unfortunately, we do not have the personnel or dedicated environment in which to perform this service with the dignity and respect it deserves.

Our mission at Broadway Veterinary Hospital (BVH) is to provide excellent veterinary care to your pet, excellent service to you, and to create a work environment in which every team member contributes and is respected.