Sentences with phrase «year number toward»

If the two - year median growth score is higher than her median growth score for this year, the state will use the two - year number toward her evaluation.

Not exact matches

And as the number of telecommuters increases (studies suggest about 35 % of employees do some telecommuting, up from about 20 % four years ago), attitudes toward productivity are also changing.

Even as the economy marched back toward prosperity over the past few years, both the number of us donating and the amount we give have declined; analysis by the Fraser Institute pegged the drop at a total of $ 11.1 billion between 2006 and 2011.

He named a number of factors, including improving capital investment from business and retail spending from consumers, that he said suggested the economy is continuing to expand — and not, after eight years of recovering from the financial crisis, starting to slip toward another recession.

The IMF cites a number of risks to their optimistic outlook for the next two years, risks that are more concerning for the medium term (2020 and beyond), including geopolitical strains, a sudden and severe tightening of monetary policies, waning popular support for global economic integration, and a move toward protectionist trade policies that would impact global trade.

Also adding to the awkward questions for Facebook: Board member, Thiel, who supported Trump's presidential bid, made a $ 1M financial donation to a Trump - supporting Super PAC, called Make America Number 1, in 2016 — which Mashable reports subsequently paid Cambridge Analytica $ 231,352 toward the end of the same year, per an FEC filing.

«We're a good 25 to 30 years into this more active period; so, we may turn toward a lesser number (of storms).»

As in a number of other countries, bond issuance in Australia in recent years has shifted away from the public sector toward the private sector.

First, U.S. economic numbers continue to be mixed ---- an index of economic surprises is still hovering just above a six - year low ---- although the trend is toward improvement.

Year after year, decade after decade, we witness the spectacle of Detroit's efforts to sell ever - increasing numbers of cars designed for quick obsolescence, though it has been clear for some time now that considerations of both space and air quality dictate that we move toward some alternative transportation sysYear after year, decade after decade, we witness the spectacle of Detroit's efforts to sell ever - increasing numbers of cars designed for quick obsolescence, though it has been clear for some time now that considerations of both space and air quality dictate that we move toward some alternative transportation sysyear, decade after decade, we witness the spectacle of Detroit's efforts to sell ever - increasing numbers of cars designed for quick obsolescence, though it has been clear for some time now that considerations of both space and air quality dictate that we move toward some alternative transportation system.

Glenn Tinder, a professor at the University of Massachusetts at Boston, has over the years written on a number of basic political concepts, including Tolerance: Toward a New Civility and Community: Reflections on a Tragic Ideal.

There is no doubt the move toward healthy meals and locally sourced ingredients is now a driving force in the industry, with an increasing number of customers requesting clean and healthy meal options without compromising on taste becoming somewhat trendy in recent years.

Last year we saw most of the top season point totals to go Over their numbers, but this year most of the top totals are trending toward the Under:

We are so pleased and grateful to have already received a number of matched donations to help us toward that initial # 2m target, although we have some way to go and we will be hosting a number of fundraising events in the coming year to help us secure further donations from our alumni and supporters.

As a number of recent high - profile developments and decisions show a trend toward a more urban lifestyle in Arlington Heights, officials there will take on a year - long process to update the village's community planning strategy.

«One in 11 Americans has diabetes, and in the last 20 years, the number of adults diagnosed with diabetes has more than tripled,» said Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. «Making small, healthy changes to our diets and lifestyle as we age can go a long way toward preventing the onset of this terrible disease, which is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.»

«Employment numbers were up toward the end of 2014, we felt that hiring was going to be up for 2015, again, we'll see what'll happen in the second half of the year, but that's important because we estimate that for every job that's created on Wall Street, and in financial services, two other jobs are created in other parts of the city's economy, one other job outside of New York City but within New York State, so there is that multiplier effect.»

A statewide supportive housing program consisting of 35,000 units — 30,000 in our city, 5,000 in localities across the state — over the next ten years would go a long way toward reducing the number of homeless residents in city and state.

Fertility rates tend to decrease with increasing life span even if the number of fertile years per person increases, which counters the trend toward population increase associated with increased life span.

The number of fuel - cell vehicles will likely ramp up steadily in the coming years as automakers work toward reaching a corporate average fuel economy target of 54.5 mpg.

And of course, if there is a general move toward 4 - year Ph.D. s, this will also cut down on the number of studentships available, although Clark says, «we hope going beyond 3 years will still be the exception.»

The number of conservative voters who believe in climate change has almost doubled in the past two years, according to a new poll that attributes the rise in part to a lessening hostility toward the issue by Republican leaders.

Because of the increased number of patients, growing reliance on multiple medications and the shift toward more expensive new medicines, the annual cost of diabetes drugs nearly doubled in only six years, rising from $ 6.7 billion in 2001 to $ 12.5 billion in 2007 according to a study in the Oct. 27, 2008, issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.

«For a number of years now, I've been routinely looking toward the region of sky where we thought this thing might be,» said Frail, «hoping the magnetar would show itself.»

Cougar dating appears to be finally becoming mainstream and, with a number of new web - sites and other resources directed toward this subset, it's very likely that more and more older women will be seen out and about with younger men in the coming years.

Students at a small but growing number of high schools across the country are moving toward an integrated - mathematics pathway, in which they learn a blend of topics like algebra, geometry, and statistics each year.

The number of teachers in Florida charged with sexual misconduct toward students shot up 127 percent last year, according to the state agency that disciplines teachers there.

The recent mass immigration of thousands of displaced children together with their families to European countries, and their historical long march in the wake of a risk - laden and desperate journey across different countries and less - than - friendly seas in the hope to leave behind the miseries of war and move toward a better life that they are hoping to forge for themselves and their parents in their host countries, resonates with the life stories and conditions of the characters of a number of submissions this year.»

Sen. Konni Burton, a Tea Party favorite, explained that she voted against HB 4 due to a number of concerns with the legislation — including the Family Engagement Plan provided in the bill, which requires school districts to work with agencies and organizations to engage families of children from birth to 5 years old to maintain «positive family attitudes toward education.

In recent years community colleges have gained meaningful support — from the federal government and from a good number of philanthropic organizations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Lumina Foundation — to develop important initiatives geared toward helping students earn credentials that have labor - market value.

In addition, a number of Alameda school sites, including Maya Lin and Haight elementary schools, have used similar socio - emotional learning - based programs, including the San Francisco - based Tool Box program, in recent years in an attempt to teach behavioral or so - called «soft skills» so that students can learn to regulate their own emotions and show more compassion toward others.

Since one hundred and one years ago — when the first revolution for democracy triumphed in Iran — fists similar to these have risen toward the sky of a country with the greatest number of holy men, with the most prayers, tears, and religious lamentations; and today, I believe, the greatest pleas to God for speeding up the day of resurrection rise from Iran.

This year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas highlighted a number of laptops with touch - screen functionality, including the HP Touchsmart tm2 and Fujitsu Lifebook T4410, designed with an eye toward both the tablet and traditional PC markets.

The rate of digital comics sales appears to be growing rapidly, and ICv2 attributed the past year's increase to three factors: DC's decision to release its New 52 titles digitally the same day as print; the industry - wide trend toward same - day digital and print releases; and the growing number of digital platforms available to comics fans.

Bond transactions require the use of a Social Security number and an individual investor may only buy $ 5,000 worth of each type per calendar year, though bonds purchased as gifts do not count toward the limit.

With rent - to - own properties, you may make a deal where your rent payments go toward building equity over a number of years.

If you meet a large number of investors over a large number of years, it may seem they come in two basic categories — one inclined toward value investing, the other more interested in growth investing.

The total number of borrowers submitting the Employment Certification Form for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), which helps to track progress toward loan forgiveness, has increased dramatically over the last several years, rising from 25,683 in 2012 to 552,931 in 2016.

(Technically, borrowers aren't required to formally enroll in the program, though the federal government recommends that they certify their employment each year to track progress toward PSLF eligibility, so the total number could be much higher.)

Top Rally West Highland White Terrier: Dog earning the greatest number of points (all regular classes) in a calendar year without restriction on whether these qualifying legs count toward any title.

At this time of year, when Certified TNR Caretakers are continually coming across pregnant cats and litters of kittens, this project has already made an impact toward reducing the number of kittens that will be born this year!

This number was MUCH higher earlier in the year (it was more than 21 % YOY in July) and finally tapered off toward the end of the year.

* has spent a number of years studying and learning about their breed * is active in one or more breed clubs or similar groups and thus is in regular contact with other people in the breed * knows their breeding stock inside and out for several generations back * has an «eye for a dog» and has developed a detailed picture of the type of dog they're breeding toward * almost always compete in some in some sort of activity with their dogs (conformation, working activities, obedience etc.) so as to have a realistic idea of how their dogs compare to others of the same the breed * is knowledgable about the hereditary problems that occur in their breed and has the appropriate tests done prior to breeding in order to decrease the likelihood of their occurance in their pups * considers temperament important * is knowledgable about the mating and whelping of dogs in general, so as to minimize the chances of injury or death to the breeding dogs * is extremely concerned with the quality of the homes that their puppies are destinied for, to the point of not performing a breeding if they don't feel good homes will be available for the pups * never has more dogs of their own than they are properly able to care for * is willing and able to educate and build a relationship with their puppy buyers * is honest * uses spay / neuter contracts and / or limited registration to prevent the casual breeding of their puppies * is ALWAYS willing to take back a dog of their breeding if a puppy buyer can not keep it for any reason.

Spaying not only makes conception and pregnancy impossible, giving you total control over the number of animals living in your home — but on a larger scale, it contributes toward controlling the number of pets who must be destroyed each year in shelters due to insufficient housing and resources.

The number of animals entering the Tulsa City Shelter each year alarms individuals and humane organizations striving toward a reduction in animal suffering in Tulsa.

So say you've earned 30,000 miles with your card in the first year, at the end of that year, Discover will match that number and you'll instead have 60,000 miles to use toward your travel plans.

The Christian Science Monitor did some number crunching to reveal the growing trend toward bike commuting this year:

All 73 of their proxies cover the time span 5500 to 4500 BP (calendar years -3550 to -2550), but as time marches forward the number of proxies which still have data dwindles, especially toward the end of the reconstruction (1940) by which time only 18 proxies remain.

As, over recent years, a number of ominous indicators pointed toward yet another surge in ocean surface levels.

A set of observations that point toward a number of rather extreme weather and climate conditions for this year and for the years to follow.