Sentences with phrase «from backwater»

I'm so glad I escaped from that backwater as soon as I was old enough.

Those monuments capture its infrastructural remake, from a backwater «civil service» state that rose and fell by Abuja's dole; to a land poised to harness its resources, in the finest tradition of the Yoruba Omoluabi.

Oh right now I remember Hamish Bergkamp and Doogie Overmars, mediocre players who'd tried their luck in the superior Scottish league due to their mixed heritage having travelled on foot and roughly strung together bamboo rafts from their backwater home in the little known principality Who?land lol

But the phenomenon has emerged from the backwaters in recent years, primarily as a tool for science.

Not exact matches

China is trying to transform itself from an agrarian backwater into a modern industrial power in the span of a single generation — a feat that took the West a century of ups and downs, harsh lessons and hard - won victories.

But lacking the support from the studio CEOs or boards, the lab languishes in the backwaters of the studios» strategy.

A lawyer and author of several books, Höffner's new two - volume work, Geschichte und Wesen des Urheberrechts (his preferred English translation is The History and Nature of Copyright) contends that the German states» 19th - century transformation from an agricultural backwater to an industrial power the equal of Britain was due in part to their relaxed attitude toward copyright and intellectual property (IP).

The city of Wuhu, a backwater three hours away from Shanghai, is a symbol of China «s gaming potential — as well as its risks.

Kohl was not from some remote backwater; he was born on the left bank of the Rhine, a water - way that for centuries was at the center of European events.

Let's get rid of all these backwater hicks first — put THEM behind an electric fence and keep them from breeding.

At any stage of development, man as a person in community and also the community of persons who are moving towards «civilization», may be deflected from following the main «aim», and hence may become either a backwater in the ongoing movement or be victims of maladjustment so serious that damage is done not only to the whole dynamic process but also to the smaller organisms or societies, including man himself as such an organic entity.

This is yet another question on which the university in particular is increasingly a backwater suffering from severe cultural lag.

Apart from the fetid backwaters of the academy, nowhere has this possibility been pressed so far as in the bureaucracies of mainline Protestantism.

Sometimes I wonder if the anti-christ that is talked about in Revelations is the cult of greed and hate coming from so many pulpits of mega churches (greed) and backwater preacher barns (the guy in Florida that wanted to burn Qorans).

When, just days after moving into Number 10, Theresa May set a course for Edinburgh — viewed from SW1 as something of a swampy political backwater there was some surprise.

The nonagenarian, whose 22 - year rule transformed Malaysia from an isolated backwater into a modern state, came out of retirement expressly to stop Najib, his former protégé, from wrecking the country.

On Chief Obafemi Awolowo's failed presidential ambition, he mocked: what Awo craved all his illustrious life, he, a mere boy from the Egba backwaters, got on a platter of gold.

The International Development Secretary also spoke to us about being moved from the transport brief to the relative backwater of international development, and the need for politicians to speak out on global issues.

He says his office received numerous calls, including some from out of town, and he's disappointed that the remarks may portray Buffalo as a «racist backwater.»

They have assumed that marsupials could prosper only on a backwater continent like Australia, where they were insulated from competition with placental mammals.

I watched some great students emerge from academic backwaters into the open seas of original research, while others went off into careers using science in all sorts of unexpected ways.

From the enthralling hill stations and mountains to the fascinating beaches, waterfalls, lakes and dazzling backwaters, exploring the beauty of Kerala during the winters is truly a spell - binding experience.

The area's transformation from Mayfair backwater to luxury ground zero, home to top brands like Céline and Balenciaga, was kicked off by the opening of Marc Jacobs in 2007.

When his teenage cousin Bill and his friend Stan are accused of murder in a backwater Alabama town, it's up to the nervous Vinny to save him from jail, even though he's only ever tried personal injury cases before, and none of them successfully.

Price's parents — flown straight to New York from Laurel, Mississippi (a tiny backwater midway between Jackson & Mobile).

In a rural backwater, the boys run up against mean cop Charley Rakes (Guy Pearce), an Al Capone - type from the Big Smoke (Gary Oldman) and two beautiful women (Mia Wasikowska and Jessica Chastain).

From the onset, the film establishes that these are not your stereotypical backwater hick teens, and the rest of the film certainly supports that, investing in exploring the depth and complexity of the two young men as they (primary Ellis) are coming of age in a most unorthodox way.

It transformed its image from a dirty, backwater, Rust Belt Gotham to a city with a future, with culture, with vision.

There is a strong case for making sure that the first tranche are in urban or rural areas with high levels of deprivation and low educational standards, both to create a ladder of opportunity for bright kids from the council estate or the rural backwater, and to have a beacon of educational excellence in those schools.

Harington hails from the Ozarks and, in the tradition of William Faulkner and his invented Yoknapatawpha County, writes about a fictional backwater town called Stay More, Arkansas... [Harington] never falters, and you never doubt him for a second.

The little - known story of Mileva Marić, who made a heroic ascent from the misogynistic backwater of 19th - century Eastern Europe to become one of Europe's first female physicists, kept calling to me, begging to be written.

Who loves that tedious behind - the - scenes work and who LOVES to see that product in affordable paper from that company that only detective work found in the backwaters of Timbuktu!

In the Progressive Era they labored to cleanse cities from corruption of political machines; they promoted public health, nursing care, and education for maternity among thousands of women living in rural backwaters and city slums; they fought to end the double standard and to promote enlightened policies of population control; and they encouraged support for schools, museums, and libraries.

Travel down to the backwaters from Thekkady to catch a private boat for the short journey to the village homestay.

From there it's on to Karnataka, Kochi, and living like a local in the Kerala Backwaters before going south, east, and north to view spectacular temples and riding the famous toy trains of Darjeeling.

Kerala's lushness, its ever present greenness, comes from the monsoon rains and the backwaters which crisscross the state, bringing their life - giving water.

From the beautiful symmetry of the Taj Mahal to the unforgettable backwaters of Kerala, this comprehensive Indian journey is a photographer's delight.

From the extreme thrill of skydiving to the relaxation of kayaking on the Gold Coast backwaters, there really is something for everyone.

From the beautiful symmetry of the Taj Mahal to the unforgettable backwaters of Kerala, this comprehensive Indian journey is a...

Marari Villas is an all - inclusive retreat in the Kerala backwaters specialising in Ayurveda and yoga retreats, 40 miles from Cochin.

The varied landscape of India be it the beaches, the plains or the backwaters, has always allured a crazy number of tourists from all around the globe.

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi and experience dynamic cities, tranquil backwaters, imperial ruins, faded col...

A day trip to the backwaters of Kollam is easy from Varkala

The tourists from the world over flock to Kerala because of the palm fringed beaches, breathtaking backwaters, rivers, paddy fields, coconut canopies, spice plantations, ever green tropical forests and the simple people.

From earlier times, trading by using boats, ensuring the backwaters helped commerce, has been a way of life for many people living in South - East Asia.

The Golden Chariot chugs along from garden city Bangalore to Chennai, Puducherry, temple town of Thanjavur and Madurai and from there to «god's own country» Kerala to verdant Thiruvananthapuram, backwater paradise Alappuzha to scenic coasts of Kochi and back to Bangalore.

Enjoy the panoramic view of placid backwaters and Balinese styled manicured gardens from the 125 sq ft.. The walls are decorated with Chitra Pothi stories.

From the epic to the intimate, from the Himalayas to the Keralan backwaters, from the sacred Ganges to the tropical coasts of the Arabian Sea, this is truly a grand tour of InFrom the epic to the intimate, from the Himalayas to the Keralan backwaters, from the sacred Ganges to the tropical coasts of the Arabian Sea, this is truly a grand tour of Infrom the Himalayas to the Keralan backwaters, from the sacred Ganges to the tropical coasts of the Arabian Sea, this is truly a grand tour of Infrom the sacred Ganges to the tropical coasts of the Arabian Sea, this is truly a grand tour of India.

The resort is set up to offer its guests with the best of God's own country and is located at a convenient distance of 20 kms from Alappuzha, the world of famous backwaters.

Visit the lush hill town Munnar known for its lush tea plantations, romantic setting and waterfalls and complete your Kerala holiday experience by following it up with visit to prime backwater destinations in Kerala to take the renowned houseboat rides beginning from Kottayam amidst the gentle lapping of waters to reach Alleppey.