Tossing a coin is just one example of such motives as causes of decisions and thereby of actions (Neurath 1913/1983, 1917/2004); Neurath commended it over choices made 'with the help of an inadequate metaphysical theory' (Neurath 1912/1973, 122).
However, this was not a problem peculiar to PPS and ease of implementation commended PPS over competing designs given a small number of observers, variable trip durations, difficulties with stratification, and ideally, reliable information about the fleet in a forthcoming sampling period.
I was frankly astounded at the patience my new neighbor had showed, and after she was somewhat settled, I leaned over and commended her on her restraint.
"Commissioner Kroes is to be commended for her perseverance over the last three years in the face of Microsoft's foot-dragging and appeals," he said.
Auditor General Huw Vaughan Thomas said: "It is clear that the public are engaging more in recycling waste, and the Welsh government and local authorities should be commended for their efforts over the last six years to encourage this.
Israel, which has complained over the years that Egypt was failing to contain Sinai's instability, commended Cairo's military actions over the weekend.
Mihara's storytelling also went over well with critics; Oxford commended Mihara's ability to create unrelated short stories, something not commonly seen in manga.
The administration is to be commended for taking aggressive steps over the past year to combat abuses.
Last week, US Congressman Joe Wilson called on Capitol Hill for a renewal of US-Sri Lankan relations, and commended the government's victory over "terrorist forces within its borders".
All in all, the police maintained order during a difficult time, and should be commended for it, not raked over the coals a year and a half later.
