Sentences with phrase «acts as a brick»

As a long - term indicator of trend, the 200 - day moving average usually acts as a brick wall.

These law firms and departments seemed to have moved on from a world in which legal discussions were conducted only in person or over the phone, where, in Kay's words, «it made sense to create an architecture that acted as a bricks - and - mortar cone of silence.»

Not exact matches

We can open out to attack as a force, we can act alone as a skilled warrior or we can form up and become a brick wall for the opposition to bash their head against.

Needless to say, her article caused a bit of a kerfuffle, with people arguing that is is indeed an accomplishment because, as one blogger wrote, «marriage is not a private act or just your personal life but a new brick building up society.»

At the core of his narrative of spiritual redemption are his acts of violence as an angry young man — stabbing, rock throwing, brick hurling and baseball bat beating — that preceded Carson's sudden transformation into the composed figure who stands before voters today.

As the ALEKS algorithm gets better and Bill Gates throws more gold bricks at Sal Khan and more people flip their classrooms, though, it's clear to me that the second act isn't our job anymore.

ALEC's «Virtual Public Schools Act,» for example, even allows virtual schools to be paid the same amount per pupil as traditional public schools even though operations like K12 have no bricks and mortar school house or desks or air - conditioning or gyms, etc., to maintain.

Called the Marketplace Fairness Act, it is meant to level the playing field between online businesses who do not currently have to charge sales taxes and local brick - and - mortar stores who do, businesses who have felt the loss of customers as more consumers head to the internet to take advantage of tax - free shopping.

As e-books have become more popular and brick - and - mortar bookstores have struggled, the industry has moved to the «agency model» Apple dictated with the iPad and, the Justice Department believes, publishers have acted in concert to replicate Apple's model with Amazon and others.

When it comes to initial discovery, conventional ebook stores still act as though they're made of bricks and mortar — as though readers can just wander through the stacks in a particular genre and find a book through serendipity.

As the Marketplace Fairness Act, otherwise known as the online sales tax, moves to the House, brick - and - mortar retailers should understand how it could affect their operations if it passeAs the Marketplace Fairness Act, otherwise known as the online sales tax, moves to the House, brick - and - mortar retailers should understand how it could affect their operations if it passeas the online sales tax, moves to the House, brick - and - mortar retailers should understand how it could affect their operations if it passes.

Power bricks can be slotted into recesses to power things as well, or dropped to act as a weight on a giant button.

In some of the levels of the secret worlds, the Airships simply require that the player reach the goal, with only one Airship level having Boom Boom and Pom Pom as mandatory bosses (although in another Airship level, the player can fight Boom Boom by accessing a pipe, the fight on that level is completely optional and only acts as a shortcut to the other ship barring somersaulting through a brick barrier).

Both Headup Games and Soedesco pursue traditional brick and mortar distribution for PC and consoles, respectively, and also act as digital distributors and publishers.

In this commissioned body of work by the Arts Club of Chicago Simon Starling acts as an architect of history, selecting bricks of information to build a wonderfully intricate structure.

Taking inspiration from a whole host of objects and daily activities, his series includes everything from yellow LEGO pieces acting as grated cheese to red bricks depicting jam inside a juicy doughnut.

Brick veneer and the air space - Harking back to «old - timer» practices — place a thin sand layer at the bottom of the 1 - inch air space (to act as a bond break for mortar droppings) and leave bricks out intermittently in the first course.

Anagram Architects used a traditional technique to keep it a little cooler and quieter: They constructed a brick Jaali screen that acts as a double skin to shade the building.

Emerging Objects co-founders Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello, who also have printed structures out of salt and developed special evaporative bricks, explain on thier website some of the technical and conceptual aspects behind the two types of tiles: one called Seed Stitch which acts as a rain screen, and another kind that functions as mini-planters for hardy succulent plants.

In addition, many brick and mortar driving schools will offer online options, but all they are doing is reselling existing courses for a profit (in other words, they act as the middle - man and you pay more in the process).

Professional Profile Utilize technology to drive the construction and renovation process, including both diagnostic and construction tools, equipment, and various media such as tile, drywall, wood, brick, flooring, wiring, plumbing, and fixtures Perform needs - based technical assessments to identify areas of concern while facilitating an effective and timely solution to any construction issues Apply technical knowledge and education to installation, maintenance, and repair tasks, focusing on the accurate and efficient completion of all assigned jobs Maintain a strong working knowledge of products, materials, construction techniques, equipment maintenance and use, and other relevant industry knowledge and trends Organize and manage construction and renovation process from initial consultation to job completion, while collaborating effectively with other staff, material and equipment vendors, and firm management Interact in a professional and effective manner with customers utilizing polished introduction and explanatory skills, providing complete and accurate issue descriptions Provide complete support to other construction personnel and management with technical assistance, guidance, and successful collaboration Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, while performing all construction and design tasks, supporting all project management and execution tasks, and facilitating high - quality relationships with vendors, customers, and other interested parties Participate extensively in all continuing education and advanced technical training opportunities Address customer and staff queries and resolve them in an expedited manner Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, suppliers, construction team members, and management staff members

The white - painted exposed brick wall above the Corian perimeter countertop acts as a durable backsplash and adds a nostalgic touch.

8 Industrial lighting Tying in perfectly with this home's urban aesthetic and working beautifully with the bare brick walls and stainless steel, this striking duo act as the crowning glory of this kitchen - diner.

Exposed chimney bricks act as foils for the coolness of the color scheme and the sleekness of the metal furniture.

The solid brick facade acts as a protective shield against Stockholm's bitter winters.

The brick screen acts as a room divider, and the white finish reflects light, making the space feel bright and fresh.