Sentences with phrase «why measures were taken»

Martha's comments indicated that she did recognize why these measures were taken, and yet she seemed to regard them as an assault on her dignity, one that made «life not worth living.»

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That's why using big data is so important for small businesses: Culling and organizing data from the company is a direct way to take the guesswork out of delegating, making it easier to measure success and adjust course as needed.

That's why taking a calm, measured approach to management is always easier said than done.

«Those disparities were the more acute driver of why we felt we needed to take this action,» said Councilmember Charles Allen, who introduced the measure to establish the panel.

And given Germany's unwillingness to take the most basic measures, like boosting government spending or encouraging domestic wage increases, that would help iron out some of the imbalances in the European economy, the situation in Greece will likely only force Italians to wonder why it is tethering itself to such an uncooperative partner.

Here's why: Your camera has to measure the light each time it takes a photo and set the balance so all the colors in the scene look accurate.

Why we need your e-mail address: This is a precautionary measure we are taking to ensure that we can notify you in the unlikely event that a correction is needed for the data you are downloading.

She notes, however, that calls for more stringent regulations are unlikely to quiet down anytime soon — one of the reasons why Canada should take a measured approach when considering new digital privacy legislation.

It'd be phenomenal to keep that up, but in terms of growth, it's more about people taking action and it's like I really want to measure the results, which is like pretty impossible to do, but at the same time that's why I really like things what we're doing with the student loan debt movement, where people are reporting back with how much student loan debt they're paying off.

But while setting specific near - term goals in these areas, why not take a moment to consider the big prize that, consciously or not, each of these measures is designed to facilitate: hitting your number.

One year later, we can take the measure of its consequences — and prepare for future ones — only if we spell out the ideas it embraced, and why they demand to be enforced.

Why is wenger always blasted for every crisis management measure he takes?

That is why I have taken measures to make changes whilst mothering the twins.

Could this current scarcity of measures for character be why things like IQ take precedence in academia?

This is why the Code and Resolutions must be respected as minimum standards everywhere «independently of any other measures taken for implementation of this Code» (I'm repeating it, because Nestlé needs to be reminded until it accepts this point).

Cars like the Chrysler Pacifica are designed with family safety in mind, but when you're travelling with your baby, you want to take extra measures to keep her perfectly safe, which is why choosing the right car seat is important.

This is why pediatricians take blood to measure baby's level of bilirubin before baby goes home for the first time and during the first post-discharge appointment.

Baby Milk Action wrote to the GCO on 29 August 2011 quoting five provisions in the Integrity Measures and asked for clarification as to why the stipulated action was not being taken.

Baby Milk Action had already asked the GCO why the actions set out in the Integrity Measures are not being taken, quoting the text that is being ignored.

First, try Farhad Manjoo's very measured take on why you should not feel guilty if you haven't jumped on the microblogging bandwagon (hint: it involves a fundamental question about whether Twitter / microblogging in general will ever spread beyond a core group of people who are really into it).

That is why all my constituents will welcome measures taken by this Government to stimulate business, which we must remind ourselves is the sole source of growth, providing jobs and then tax revenues for the services that many Members are calling for in our different constituencies.»

They don't have any uniquely attractive policies (unlike, say, RTB and privatization stagging in Thatcher's day), & they will have to take economic measures which will cost them support (which is why Cammo wants a coalition if he can get it).

That this House declines to give a Second Reading to the Welfare Benefits Up - rating Bill because it fails to address the reasons why the cost of benefits is exceeding the Government's plans; notes that the Resolution Foundation has calculated that 68 per cent of households affected by these measures are in work and that figures from the Institute for Fiscal Studies show that all the measures announced in the Autumn Statement, including those in the Bill, will mean a single - earner family with children on average will be # 534 worse off by 2015; further notes that the Bill does not include anything to remedy the deficiencies in the Government's work programme or the slipped timetable for universal credit; believes that a comprehensive plan to reduce the benefits bill must include measures to create economic growth and help the 129,400 adults over the age of 25 out of work for 24 months or more, but that the Bill does not do so; further believes that the Bill should introduce a compulsory jobs guarantee, which would give long - term unemployed adults a job they would have to take up or lose benefits, funded by limiting tax relief on pension contributions for people earning over # 150,000 to 20 per cent; and further believes that the proposals in the Bill are unfair when the additional rate of income tax is being reduced, which will result in those earning over a million pounds per year receiving an average tax cut of over # 100,000 a year.

Questions during the Q&A portion of the press conference included his plans during his scheduled visit to Albany on March 4th, why he expects to convince legislators who he has not convinced, whether he's concerned that the middle school program will be pushed aside if there is a pre-K funding mechanism other than his proposed tax, where the money to fund the middle school program will come from, how he counters the argument that his tax proposal is unfair to cities that do not have a high earner tax base, how he will measure the success of the program absent additional standardized testing, whether he expects to meet with Governor Cuomo or Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos during his March 4th trip, what he would say to a parent whose child planned on attending one of the charter schools that his administration refused to allow, whether he doubts Governor Cuomo's commitment or ability to deliver on the funding the governor has promised, what are the major hurdles in trying to convince the state senate to approve his tax proposal, whether there's an absolute deadline for getting his tax proposal approved, whether he can promise parents pre-K spots should Governor Cuomo's proposal gointo effect, and why he has not met with Congressman Michael Grimm since taking office.

Lehto's detailed chronology of «individual lift devices» is on the dry side, but you learn the sober truth about why these machines never took off: Flight times were measured in seconds rather than minutes; the devices often cost as much as a luxury car; and there was no elegant solution for a malfunctioning jetpack in midair.

Taken together, these findings explain why visual acuity is commonly measured with dark characters on light backgrounds and why visual resolution is lower for lights, as already noted by Leonardo da Vinci and Galileo Galilei when judging the size of light objects in paintings and the dark sky.

«The study, which was published in the European Journal of Sports Science, found that when blood was measured, the markers that indicated oxidative stress were found to actually be higher in those taking the vitamin C.» Though it is not clear why, it is yet more proof that we don't really understand how supplements may work differently to food in our bodies, nor are we really across the many different lifestyle impacts supplements may have on everything from sleep and stress to exercise.

Introducing our new video mini-series, where we take an in - depth look at why it's important for expecting mothers to measure metabolic rate.

This is why we take great care in where we source our camel milk from and take every measure to ensure that it is raw, natural, and healthy.

That's the reason why it is necessary to take all the measures so that the users» data can be saved with full security.

Your privacy is highly valued which is why they have taken all measures to ensure that the site users are genuine and that all your details are safe.

Why women should make the first move in online dating --(CNN) Women of late have been «leaning in,» graduating college at higher rates than men and simply «running the world» (if Beyonce is any measure), but there's at least one forum in which they're not taking charge: online dating.

We understand discretion is important to a few of our users, tThat's why we have taken additional measures to add extra security features for our Premium members.

A major faultline in the concept is that you can never believe that these bumbling workaday drones could ever take the drastic step of bumping anybody off, and even Kurt and Nick fail to grasp why Dale is so distraught at the prospect of being forcibly straddled by Aniston wearing only a white coat and skimpy knickers (needless to say, Gordon has not set out to deliver a measured investigation of the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace).

WHY SEE IT: An interesting and creative premise for a film that is clearly a labor of love — kind of an indie comedy take on CUBE and LABYRINTH, with a touch of ALICE IN WONDERLAND and Terry Gilliam insanity thrown in for good measure — DAVE MADE A MAZE is an amusing diversion for fans of budget filmmaking who can appreciate a smirk - inducing comedy with a light touch of horror and fantasy.

Maybe that's why «Frost / Nixon,» a film about just one post-presidential slice of Nixon's life, somehow resonates more deeply than Oliver Stone's «W.,» which tried to take the full measure of the man.

Stephen Heyneman, professor at Vanderbilt University, has made it his mission not only to discover where it is happening — whether the issue is plagiarism, falsifying research, or teachers taking bribes — but also why, and help to devise measures by which future cases can be prevented.

The aforementioned changes to pay and conditions is a further illustration of why schools need to develop some form of support and guidance network to take stock of external developments and put in place the necessary measures.

That's why it's important to fix how we are measuring Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)-- so that schools are not unfairly punished by measurements that do not take account, for instance, where a particular student started at the beginning of the year and whether the school moved students closer to proficiency targets.

As I have noted, stronger standards alone aren't the only reason why student achievement has improved within this period; at the same time, the higher expectations for student success fostered by the standards (along with the accountability measures put in place by the No Child Left Behind Act, the expansion of school choice, reform efforts by districts such as New York City, and efforts by organizations such as the College Board and the National Science and Math Initiative to get more poor and minority students to take Advanced Placement and other college prep courses), has helped more students achieve success.

That's why September is the ideal time for districts to identify students at risk, intervene early, and take proactive measures to help them get back on track.

Finally, these articles suggest that we take a closer look at what data are actually measuring and why.

Exactly why Hyundai India took almost two years to bring the Elantra facelift to the country, which is essentially a stop - gap measure to keep the sales momentum going until the next generation model arrives in 2016.

Whilst these are all valuable preventative measures, the extent and impact of IP infringement is still very much unknown and why should the literary world be left in the dark when other industries have gained clarity surrounding the issue and taken steps to address it?

That's why we measure our staff on their knowledge and friendliness instead of on how long a particular call takes.

That is why I focus on longer term valuation measures among short - term valuation measures that are neutral at best at present, Mean - reversion eventually takes hold.

This is why we take the necessary measures to ensure the confidentiality of your personal information.

It only takes a few seconds for a would - be thief to nab your Lab — which is why knowing which dog breeds are most susceptible, and how to take proper security measures, is essential to keeping your four - legged love safe.

That is why we take certain measures to protect them for the rest of their lives and why there is an adoption contract in place in order to adopt.

Our highest priority is to ensure your animal's well - being and safety, which is why we take careful measures to ensure that their experience is as comfortable and relaxed as possible.