Sentences with phrase «acting as border»

The sides of the device also show impressive construction, and the antenna bands are almost unnoticeable as they wrap around the device acting as a border between the glass and the top and bottom of the phone, and can not be felt on the sides of the phone either.

The sculpture itself divides the space, acting as a border or barrier controlling the viewer.»

They warned that the creation of landlords acting as border guards would prevent tenants «from reporting and seeking local authority assistance with bad landlords or unsafe properties».

The 1949 Armistice Lines acted as borders until 1967, which why they are often referred to as the 1967 borders.

The armistice lines defined temporary borders (the agreements stressed that the borders were temporary and only existed out of military necessity), and acted as borders until 1967.

Two separate legal challenges have been launched against the government's «right to rent» policy, which critics claim forces landlords to act as border guards.

On their way to the Beanbean Kingdom, Mario and Luigi encounter the Border Bros (Hammer Bros. that act as border patrol between the kingdoms).

The Heilongjiang (or Amur in Russian) acts as the border between China and Siberia and historically Oroqen and many other ethnic groups moved between the two regions.

This rope is supposed to act as the border between people that are...

Hexagonal tiles, in variegated natural hues, act as a border for the tub surround, wrap around the shower, and adorn the sinks» backsplash.

Not exact matches

«Although it has acted swiftly on the latest UN sanctions, China is unlikely to go so far as to fully implement new sanctions that, in its judgment, would risk substantially undermining the economic well - being or social stability not just of North Korea, but also of the Chinese population near the North Korean border, which relies heavily on such trade,» she said.

It involves a lot of «ifs,» admittedly, and a prime minister acting as statesman within his own borders

For example, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently approved new crowdfunding rules for startups south of the border as part of its Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, enacted in 2012 to help spur small - business growth.

The shredded potatoes act as a timesaving alternative to rolling out pie crust to form a crispy border to a custard - like egg filling with asparagus and leeks.

Although I've found it very cathartic to speak, vent and end occasionally rant about all things Arsenal, we need to act carefully and intelligently right now or we're going to get played by this club even worse than at present... the pro-Wengerites and the suits, who represent a considerable proportion of the season ticket holders, don't want to believe that there is no plan and that Wenger has mailed it in for several years now or that things are going to get much worse before they get better... why would they... many have spent a considerable sum buying some of the highest priced tickets in the World... they want to have a front row seat to see something special and to be seen doing so, which simply provides ample justification for the expense and the time invested... to many of them, Wenger is the sun in their soccer universe... his awkward disposition, misplaced arrogance and his utter lack of balls makes him a rather unusual cult figure, but the cerebral narrative seemed to embolden those who already felt pretty highly of themselves... many might not even of really liked football that much before his arrival and rarely games they weren't attending... as such, they desperately believe that Wenger, and only Wenger, can supply them with their required fix... if he goes, they were wrong and that's a tough pill to swallow... they would have to admit that they were duped... they will definitely resent whoever made them feel this way, but of course it will be too late by then... so when we go overboard with ridiculous comments bordering of anarchy, it scares the shit out of them and they shift their blame towards us rather than at those who really perpetrated this act of treason... we aren't the enemy... we simply woke much earlier and the reason our comments have gotten more vile in recent years is out of utter frustration... in order for any real change to occur at this club we need to bring as many supporters as possible with us or the big money interests will fade and our ultimate objective will be lost... so it's time to focus on the head instead of the heart for now

SELECTIVITY AND DISCRIMINATION Many of the individuals to whom sanctions were meted out to, including the party's 2nd Vice Chiraman, Mr Sammy Crabbe, Dr Charles Wereko Brobbey amongst several cited the Party's National Council of Elders as having acted ultra-vires and over-stepping their borders of authority in arriving at swift and unpleasant decisions detrimental to party unity, cohesiveness and a seamless front.

The plaintiff is seeking: A declaration that upon a true and proper interpretation of the provisions of the 1992 Constitution, particularly Articles 88 (5), 218 (a) and (e), 284 and 287 thereof, the 1st defendant can not act as the legal representative for Honourable Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori Atta, the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Ghana, in a pending investigation bordering on conflict of interest and abuse of office before the 2nd Defendant; A further declaration that the purported response filed by the 1st Defendant on behalf of the said Honorable Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori Atta in respect of the petition concerning conflict of interest and abuse of office before the 2nd Defendant is unconstitutional, null and void and of no effect whatsoever;

Trump cast the Affordable Care Act as the Democrats» problem and noted that it needs money to stay afloat, tweeting as his surrogates in talk show appearances said the Democratic Party must agree to border - wall funding to avoid a government shutdown.

Yet, she still went out of her way to show that Labour has never had an «open door» approach - showing the many repressive immigration acts passed by her party as evidence — and praising her party's pledge to introduce 1000 more border guards than the Tories to stop «illegal migrants».

«Customs should actually act to stop rice coming in at the border posts and customs indicated that they need additional vehicles, additional resources as well as of course other more information - driven strategies to stop it.»

Onnoghen, who had served in acting capacity for four months, had his appointment confirmed by the Bukola Saraki - led Senate after series of questions which bordered on independence of the judiciary, judicial reforms, corruption in the Judiciary as well as disobedience of Court orders.

He said there also needs to be a clean Dream Act, which is not tied to other immigration issues such as funding for a border wall.

Both sources described the trip as a «private humanitarian mission» to free Gomes, a 31 year - old Boston resident who was sentenced in April to eight years at a hard labor camp for illegally crossing North Korea's border with China and for an unspecified «hostile act.»

As senator from New York, she voted in favor of the Secure Fence Act of 2006, which created a new 700 - mile barricade along the Mexican border.

De Blasio and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito said New York was willing to act even as Washington appears paralyzed by the tens of thousands of migrants who have crossed the Mexican border and overwhelmed social service facilities in Texas, California and Arizona.

«No person is illegal — thought has no borders,» said Barbara Bowen, who heads CUNY's Professional Staff Congress to which Rafiee belongs, describing Trump's order as a «dangerous, counterproductive [and] immoral» act.

There are now 1,382 species of animals listed under the Endangered Species Act as threatened or endangered; 711 live largely within the borders of the United States.

The unique styling of this dress includes a unique vee design in front that is fashioned from a wide, white border that acts as straps and plunges to a deep vee in front and a more shallow vee in back.

I've accentuated that area by adding a soft pink belt to act as a contrasting border between the zebra print and the green.

My skirt features a wide brown band at the waist to flatter my form as it acts as the perfect border next to the colors and stripes of the sweater.

Blending linen and cotton for a luxurious soft touch, the contrast of the solid border acts as a pretty accent that delivers a chic pop of color to your table.

I need hardly point out that the script is terrible, both in terms of dialogue and structure, the acting is submerged in ineptitude and borders on pushing the progress of the art back about ten years, and the production values are as imaginative and convincing as those in a second - rate amusement park ride.

Intended as a showpiece for the then - new technology, the film plays Hemingway's much - loved story very safe; it borders on schmaltz in places, and the voice acting is as wooden as the walls of the old man's cabin.

It involves multiple trips back and forth across the U.S. - Mexico border as the agents attempt to use one high - ranking cartel boss (Bernardo Saracino) to flush out an even bigger one (Julio Cesar Cedillo), though exactly why is a crucial detail «Sicario» holds close to the vest until late in the third act.

Last, please choose a song for your next speech that does not invite parochialisms and dangerous forms of patriotism, but that fuels our internal drive to build bridges of solidarity, to reach out to others beyond geo - political borders, to expect and act towards a bright prospect for ALL children (and elderly people, and adults) EVERYWHERE (regardless of place of birth, faith, biological differences, inherited circumstances or life choices), a song that may remind us of the power and indispensability of plurality as an integral part of the collective future we share — together in one finite and fragile planet.

As I began to write, I found the act of recollection easy, taking myself back to precise yet passing moments; the choosing of a watermelon from a roadside kiosk, or a particular supper at a border - town restaurant, the fire on our plates and in our bellies.

As conventions do not directly influence and / or regulate transnational corporations, states can not effectively regulate and adjudicate the acts of companies outside states» national territories for various reasons such as trans - border limitationAs conventions do not directly influence and / or regulate transnational corporations, states can not effectively regulate and adjudicate the acts of companies outside states» national territories for various reasons such as trans - border limitationas trans - border limitations.

It has a black border surrounding the display and features a single button that acts as the «Home» key, similar to the one on the iPad and iPhone.

By default, it will act as before — draw two channels (Entry and Take - Profit) around the given Border channel.

Despite what could be a long history of acting like a responsible consumer, that history means little as soon as you cross into our Canadian borders.

Pictured: A border collie acts as a specialized therapy dog, a «literacy mentor» in the Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) program.

Of course, the Border Collie is also «just a dog «who thinks, learns and acts as dogs do.

Fortunately, at the border, for a small fee of your choice, there are helpful self appointed Belizian «guides» that act as «go - fers» and get all your papers in order for the customs officers.

The environments have tracks and borders indicated by dirt in the center, small pebbles and grass acting as bumpers on the edges of the track while thick bushes and large rocks acting as the barriers.

The work, a glass wall that holds a mixture of lithographs and photographs of flowers and stretches 4 meters high and 34 meters long, acts as a soft border or barrier between those who arrive... Read more

The border acknowledges one's body, and acts as a repoussoir device, pushing the viewer into the landscape unfolding in the distance.

Known worldwide for his brave disobedience during the Cold War in illegally painting miles of the Berlin Wall, Thierry Noir's work stands as a symbol of freedom and an act of defiance against walls, borders, and persecution.

Adelita Husni - Bey's «Frangente / Breaker» at Museo del Novecento is a performance in three acts that combines a site - specific project with a performative reinterpretation of a sound work from 2013 and a public action, brought together as a single reflection on authorship, on barriers, borders, and nationalism, and on the perception of otherness.

Nicholas Hlobo would translate the isiXhosa phrase Zawelela ngale as «They have crossed to the other side» and by this he describes the performative act of transgressing, crossing a border, or things that have transcended onto another state.

Disparate phenomenon that I «ve conjoined to act as impetus for making art at this time: borders and birds — immigration and migration.