Sentences with phrase «as diversions for»

But as diversions for individuals and families both are postwar phenomena as up to date as color television, frozen soup and the three - day weekend.

The previous Slaw article focused on the CRT's quasi-inferior court function, as a diversion for small claims actions for amounts below $ 5,000.

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Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.

The hope one might have once placed in comparative advantage global capitalism and the internet / cell - phone wiring of all, began to look increasingly hollow, as Walmarts filled with cheap Chinese goods, real jobs went missing, real skills became rare, and the internet became known not so much for an Army of Davids shoring up our common commitment to liberty, but for mobbish comment swarms, porn, The Social Network, diversion all - the - more addictive for being personally tailored (see: the fictional fat - slobs of Wall - E, or the perpetually downward phone - gaze of our «dumb» millennials), and unprecedented possibilities for spying, defamation, and demagogic manipulation for those with access to big data.

Seeking to cloak their fear of reprisals for naming real root causes, progressives trumpet phony diversions depicted as earth shattering crises (namely, global warming), missile defense, homophobia, protecting our borders, the religious right, abstinence education, prayer in schools, animal rights, biblical creation, etc..

I still kept a round of duties, and would not suffer myself to run into any open vices, and so got along very well in time of health and prosperity, but when I was distressed or threatened by sickness, death, or heavy storms of thunder, my religion would not do, and I found there was something wanting, and would begin to repent my going so much to frolics, but when the distress was over, the devil and my own wicked heart, with the solicitations of my associates, and my fondness for young company, were such strong allurements, I would again give way, and thus I got to be very wild and rude, at the same time kept up my rounds of secret prayer and reading; but God, not willing I should destroy myself, still followed me with his calls, and moved with such power upon my conscience, that I could not satisfy myself with my diversions, and in the midst of my mirth sometimes would have such a sense of my lost and undone condition, that I would wish myself from the company, and after it was over, when I went home, would make many promises that I would attend no more on these frolics, and would beg forgiveness for hours and hours; but when I came to have the temptation again, I would give way: no sooner would I hear the music and drink a glass of wine, but I would find my mind elevated and soon proceed to any sort of merriment or diversion, that I thought was not debauched or openly vicious; but when I returned from my carnal mirth I felt as guilty as ever, and could sometimes not close my eyes for some hours after I had gone to my bed.

To this end St Philip worked hard to invent diversions which would keep his charges occupied, especially at what he considered the most dangerous times — the long sultry Roman afternoons, and the period of the pre-Lenten carnival, when Renaissance society gave itself up to a distinctly un-Christian preparation for Lent (and if anyone doubts that Sixteenth Century Rome could be fully as immoral as our own times, let him read the Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini, a great artist, but far from a good man).

Our calling now and always is not to sugarcoat the gospel as entertaining diversion from a writhing world but as the power from God for sharing in its convulsions as people of indestructible hope.

As I see it, what it «really comes down to» is the fact that, for most of us, this blog is just a diversion; however, for Chad, this is serious business because deep - down he knows his superstitions are untenable.

Augustine never quite brings his view of sexual love within the range of his deepest insight as to what loving another in God means: turning the whole current of love for self and neighbour into the channel of the love of God «which suffers no stream to be drawn off from itself by whose diversion its own volume would be diminished».19 To turn the human loves into the stream of devotion to God is one thing, to set devotion to God apart as one kind of love which makes others inferior is another.

They include: high levels of degraded soils; reductions in irrigation quotas to restore the health of the Murray - Darling system; the re-forestation of some agricultural land to meet emissions reductions targets; the impacts of peak oil, such as the diversion of food crops into feed - stock for biofuels; and the price and crop yield implications of peak phosphorous, given Australia's dependence on imported fertilisers.

As there were few other diversions available to volunteers during training other than drinking cheap vodka and cooking for one another, I found Lola's attitude inspiring.

The Government rather confusingly refers to the amendment as an «adjustment to the Sustainable Diversion Limits (SDL)» in the Northern Basin — «recovering water» from «environmental flows» rather than «allowing irrigators to use it for commercial gain».

The Murray Darling Basin Plan's (the Basin Plan) Sustainable Diversion Limit (SDL) adjustment mechanism enables the Basin - wide SDL for surface water (10,873 GL per year) to be changed up or down by no more than 5 %, as long as environmental, social and economic outcomes are not compromised.

My position on statistics is that they are an interesting diversion and a perfect destination for the procrastinator but are ultimately meaningless as a means of analysing games, providing no further insight over and above what the eyes can tell the average supporter.

If Weigl was available, there would be many clubs interested in the player, which would cause an auction - like bidding system for the player, which I am sure Mourinho and United would be keen to avoid, so the mere suggestion of United's interest in the play could cause another diversion with United having a clear run at whoever they see as the player to solve the midfield problem.

Sex is Good for Moms Passion serves as a much needed diversion from her unrelenting focus on the baby.

That means lots of easy - to - handle snacks (like dry cereal, fig bars, or crackers), milk, water, plenty of diapers and wipes, a sweater in cool weather, two changes of clothes (in case of diaper blowouts, carsickness, or other spills), extra clothes for you (you never know when you'll become part of the mess), comfort objects (bear, blankie), and multiple diversions (such as board books, small toys, and finger puppets).

While working for Schneiderman, Berhaupt, who is also a former Assembly staffer and Senate counsel, was the strategist behind I - STOP — the real - time database of controlled substance prescriptions as a means to reduce addiction and diversion — and the Nonprofit Revitalization Act of 2013, which reformed and modernized the Not - for - Profit Corporation Law for the first time since the 1970's.

A major twist has crept into the prosecution of the alleged $ 2.1 b arms fund diversion charges as former Sokoto State Governor, Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, his son Sagir Attahiru and their family company, Dalhatu Investment Ltd have applied for a separate trial from former National Security Adviser, retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki.

«Would it therefore be correct to further suggest that your acts and / or omissions concerning the apparent diversion and sharing of the over $ 2 billion were such as to give rise to personal liability through command responsibility for the actions of your former NSA and others who worked under you?

«Would SERAP be correct to suggest that you, as President and Commander - in - Chief, knew about the authorization, apparent diversion and sharing of the over $ 2 billion meant to purchase arms for Nigerian soldiers, in the chain of command involving your former NSA and others?

«Assuming you did not directly order or authorise the apparent diversion and sharing of the over $ 2 billion meant to purchase arms for Nigerian soldiers, is it fair to suggest that you at least knew, or had reason to know, that your own former NSA was apparently involved in the heinous crime of corruption to wit: the diversion and sharing of over $ 2 billion meant to purchase arms for Nigerian soldiers; and did not take all necessary and reasonable measures in your power as Commander - in - Chief and President to prevent the alleged diversion and sharing of our commonwealth, as explained above?

Sheehan walked the gathering through what she said are some of the many highlights of her first term, including Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion as part of the community police initiative; restructuring the city budget; lobbying for additional state aid; developing an equity agenda; engaging marginalized communities; transforming neighborhoods like Sheridan Hollow and Park South.

While the city's request has been winding its way through the regulatory pipeline for a number of years, the governor's office has given no indication regarding his intentions in terms of whether or not, as one of eight Great Lake states governors with veto power over the proposal, he will vote to approve the unprecedented water diversion.

He also noted the creation of adolescent diversion courts and the push for new ways to address the state's subpar record on wrongful convictions during his time as chief judge of the Court of Appeals.

Yet, on the other hand, in the midst of economic crisis, the diversion of resources to arcane matters of the constitution would constitute a high - risk strategy for a party keen to demonstrate its credentials as a serious party of government.

«SERAP is concerned that the alleged diversion of N500m meant for reconstruction of Government Girls School in Chibok has directly violated the right to education of the girls, as guaranteed under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights to which Nigeria is a state party.

The report outlines a series of first steps, including holding fewer people on bail; expanding diversion programs for drug offenders and those with mental illness; and changing state law to treat some low - level offenses — like fare - beating, marijuana possession in public view, prostitution and possession of so - called gravity knives — as civil rather than criminal matters.

The task force will recommend and implement strategies to ensure proper diversion routes and treatment for people with mental illness or substance abuse within the criminal justice system, as well as before and after contact with the system.

This elegant simplicity makes these diversions kids» games, which players give up for more interesting pursuits (gaming or otherwise) as they grow up.

Early stints as an aide in a day school for children and teenagers with severe psychological problems and as a counselor in a drug diversion center provided Bruce with a surprisingly good background for a career in science journalism.

The BBC's engineers are already planning for a digital future, and see PALplus as a costly diversion.

As to reasons for the decline, most analysts point to a range of factors including diversions of river water for farming, pollution, the intermingling of wild salmon with weaker, disease - ridden hatchery fish, and global warming — which creates some problems and exacerbates others.

For more than a year, American and Russian scientists have been examining problems and possible solutions to the diversion of technologies that can be used for military and civil purposes, as well as guidelines for controlling exporFor more than a year, American and Russian scientists have been examining problems and possible solutions to the diversion of technologies that can be used for military and civil purposes, as well as guidelines for controlling exporfor military and civil purposes, as well as guidelines for controlling exporfor controlling exports.

I created the blog, as an outlet for my creativity, as well as a diversion from the pain.

As if console video games weren't bad enough, mobile devices are in customers» pockets at all times, and once the phone is paid for it can provide a lifetime's worth of fleeting diversion for pennies.»

I am looking for NSA fun, primarily as a welcome diversion to my boring life.

Being as one, far from natural spots, provides for you time to research each other without the diversions of family, workmates and companions.

But the great leaps forward in CGI don't necessarily make for better movies, and Shrek the Third comes across as a little tired and uncertain, introducing a parade of new characters that seem more like distractions and diversions than significant figures.

Critic Consensus: Although it may serve as a passing diversion for very young viewers, The Oogieloves fails to offer much more than several brightly colored examples of the worst stereotypes of modern children's entertainment.

Critics Consensus: Although it may serve as a passing diversion for very young viewers, The Oogieloves fails to offer much more than several brightly colored examples of the worst stereotypes of modern children's entertainment.

All in all, Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3 was an entertaining diversion for those hack and slash enthusiasts like myself, as long as you aren't expecting anything more grandiose than that.

may not be remembered as a masterful comedy classic, but for the college humor crowd with a relatively safe PG - 13 rating, it's a fun diversion

Whimsical, lighthearted, and youngster - friendly, Pirates of the Caribbean online can be an enjoyable swashbuckling diversion for the entire family, especially if you're planning to plunder the seas together as a crew.

Lithgow's delightful grandpa offers a welcome diversion from the madness, but those moments are as fleeting as the plate of cookies left out for Santa on Christmas Eve.

As it is, there are too many nagging doubts and plot diversions for the film to be truly satisfying, but it is an extraordinary debut screenplay, a hugely appealing, confident, loveable film that will undoubtedly reward further viewings.

As far as family films go, it's a good diversion for the younger set and just enough for the adults to sit through oncAs far as family films go, it's a good diversion for the younger set and just enough for the adults to sit through oncas family films go, it's a good diversion for the younger set and just enough for the adults to sit through once.

While it won't go down as anyone's favorite comedy of 2016 or do anything to boost the careers of its cast (though Hess may have a calling in for - hire work), Masterminds is a fairly harmless diversion.

fandom, the single - player mode provides a fun diversion from the multiplayer while also serving as an excellent tutorial for the game's other modes.