Sentences with phrase «change as an assault»

I also saw illustrated the temptation to treat any suggestion of the need for substantial change as an assault on that identity itself, sparking defensiveness and resistance.

Not exact matches

Online petitions have changed decisions by major corporations (ask Bank of America about its debit card fees) and affected decisions on policies as diverse as those related to survivors of sexual assault and local photography permitting requirements.

On Tuesday night, the state legislature refused to debate an outright ban on assault weapons as students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas watched and cried, but the teenagers» push for change is still expected to bring Florida's first limit on gun access in over a decade, according to CNN.

«As alleged, if Uber is committed to safe rides for all consumers, including women, it needs to make drastic changes to prevent rapes, sexual assaults and gender - motivated harassment that occur on a regular basis in cities throughout the U.S.»

However, this perspective began to change as studies found links between «normative» physical punishment and child aggression, delinquency and spousal assault in later life.

The changes come as Gillibrand called on Franken to resign from office and, days later, called on President Trump to do the same amid allegations he has harassed and assaulted women.

And as past cases demonstrate, a shift of inches or a varied assault type can change everything for an individual patient, determining whether key brain regions are shattered or spared.

He has written books on global warming, the changing Arctic and the assault on the Amazon rain forest, as well as three book chapters on science communication.

Two days after Dick screened The Invisible War for Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta on April 14, the DOD head announced plans requiring, as The New York Times reported, that all sexual assault complaints be handled by more - senior officers, not unit commanders — a change that will hopefully lead to more prosecutions.

The animation and voice work is solid, and the slightly more adult tone is a welcome change of pace, but even at a brisk 76 minutes, «Batman: Assault on Arkham» isn't nearly as enjoyable as its premise suggests.

But changes in the TV industry are evident in the nominations, and the set of sexual assault allegations in Hollywood made an impact in at least one category as well.

Gunnar Davis is a heavy weapons specialist with an assault rifle as a primary weapon and a pistol for a secondary weapon, while his special abilities include Shockwave which sends a powerful electrical impulse that knocks down enemies; Stasis projects a stasis field that stops time for enemies albeit while simultaneously protecting them from incoming fire, but could still be useful to strategically change position, finding cover or running past a large group of enemies; Barrier creates a protective energy bubble that prevents damage from being received by Gunnar; and Storm hits enemies with a lightning strike.

Though the Assault and Blast Bursts have been changed into S - Drive and F - Drive, as part of a new EX Overdrive system.

If you switch from an assault rifle to a handgun the assault rifle doesn't just disappear or get put into some kind of holster on Max's back it is held in his left hand while you use your right to hold the handgun, then when reloading he puts the larger weapon under his arm as he changes the ammo cartridge, it truly shows just how much effort Rockstar have put into making even the smallest of details perfect.

Super Mutant Alien Assault is a game that is fun to play, looks and sounds good (if you're into dubstep) and is constantly growing and changing as it is played, but just a bit rough on players very early on.

But largely, it's your character and a few generals that are the implements of change - using sword, staff, and short pike to assault clusters of opponents as well as the occasional warlord.

The PSA features Dunham, Allison Williams, Zosia Mamet, and Jemima Kirke standing hand in hand as they discuss the need to change cultural perspectives on sexual assault and society's treatment of victims.

In a show of solidarity and acting as a voice for change, the cast of HBO's girls release a sexual assault PSA questioning society's treatment of sexual assault victims.

«One researcher told of receiving threats of sexual assault and violence against her children after her photograph appeared in a newspaper article promoting a community tree - planting day as a local action to mitigate climate change.»

A third alleges an assault on his whole culture as man - made climate change upends the natural world.

He has written books on global warming, the changing Arctic and the assault on the Amazon rain forest, as well as three book chapters on science communication.

As she explains, going along with the enforced «consensus» of politically - useful man - made climate change is very much the path of least resistance for a scientist; constant assault from politicians, media, and angry online mobs await those who dare to deviate.

In recent years, many have expressed concerns that global terrestrial NPP should be falling due to the many real (and imagined) assaults on Earth's vegetation that have occurred over the past several decades — including wildfires, disease, pest outbreaks, and deforestation, as well as overly - hyped changes in temperature and precipitation.

-- John Rowley, founder / editor www.peopleandplanet.net «Lester Brown has produced another «planetary survey» book that tells us how to get off the wrecking train we are on by courtesy of a dozen environmental assaults such as climate change.

«Lester Brown has produced another «planetary survey» book that tells us how to get off the wrecking train we are on by courtesy of a dozen environmental assaults such as climate change.

One [climate] researcher told of receiving threats of sexual assault and violence against her children after her photograph appeared in a newspaper article promoting a community tree - planting day as a local action to mitigate climate change.

Since, by definition, once a person is rendered unconscious (albeit by a consensual act in anticipation of further consensual acts) that person is no longer physically capable of changing their minds and revoking the consent, legally the «advance consent» evaporates making all subsequent physical actions on the unconscious person assaults (or sexual assaults as the case may be).

Concerned, apparently, that these changes would increase the likelihood that men might pretend to be transgender and dress as women so that they could gain access to public washrooms and sexually assault women, he brought forward what has colloquially come to be known as the «bathroom amendment».

Changing Together: A Centre for Immigrant Women 3rd Floor, 9538 - 107 Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta T5H 0T7 Phone: [phone] www.changingtogether.com An immigrant convicted of an indictable criminal offence, such as assault, is in danger of deportation.

If you present your critique the right way — not as a head - on assault, but as a series of gentle suggestions — your paralegal will be more likely to absorb what you have to say and change her behavior going forward.

For example, in the 1980s, the offence of «rape» (a man having sexual intercourse with a woman who was not his wife) was changed significantly to the broader «sexual assault», and no longer excluded males or wives as potential victims of the crime of sexual assault.

Other steps expected as part of the Action Plan — increased support for victims of assault or harassment in commencing civil claims, and through the criminal process, public education and awareness and other relevant changes of interest to employers;

They then called for legislative action against gun violence, with specific appeals for change, including the banning of assault - style guns, high - capacity magazines and gun accessories such as bump stocks.

Professional Experience St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Office 2010 — Present Corrections Deputy • Oversaw prison facilities and inmates ensuring orderly and efficient operations • Responded to emergent situations including fires, assaults, and other security threats • Received, searched, processed, and monitored inmates • Analyzed surveillance of prison and identified facility and staff vulnerabilities • Proposed procedural changes to remedy system shortcomings • Controlled public access to prison facilities • Performed administrative functions in support of jail operations as needed

While not in the same league as an all - out assault on a healthy parent / child relationship, this subtle change in language is also a form, albeit a very mild form, of parental alienation.

Using data collected to evaluate the Hawaii Healthy Start Program (same as Healthy Families America), the study estimated over two 3 - year intervals (during program implementation and over long - term follow - up) whether home visitation beginning after the birth of a child was associated with changes in (1) average rates of mothers» IPV victimization and perpetration and (2) rates of specific IPV types (physical assault, verbal abuse, sexual assault, and injury).