Sentences with phrase «direct acts of»

If we knew all the facts of the case we might be able to explain many things that, to those who saw them, seemed explicable only as direct acts of God.

Whoever affirms Jesus» thought accepts also the paradox that an event which from the observer's viewpoint must be regarded as a natural occurrence, as a part of the world process determined by law, is in reality something different, that is, a direct act of God.

It is entirely the work of the Spirit who generates Jesus by a direct act of creation.

The Bible indicates that the world was created a few thousand years ago in a short time by a direct act of God.

This is to be done, not just by ascribing or withholding, analogically, certain adjectives of him, but rather primarily in making him the sole object of religious devotion in accord with whose will we seek to direct every act of our lives, however small, and whom we seek to love with all our heart and soul and mind and strength.

Just like stop and frisk, this is another direct act of treating minorities like criminals.

Ex-city comptroller Bill Thompson compared it to stop - and - frisk, calling it «another direct act of treating minorities like criminals.»

But, when one of these «Priests» played by Paul Bettany learns that his bother was badly wounded and his niece kidnapped during a vampire attack outside the city's borders, he leaves the city in a direct act of disobedience to track down the vampires responsible.

Unlike most painters, Ingram takes up a position distanced from the direct act of painting and is interested in ideas of self - making painting.

Not exact matches

The Office of Special Counsel sent Cordray a letter dated October 12 notifying Cordray that the investigation «found no evidence that you have engaged in any of the types of preliminary activities directed toward candidacy that would violate the Hatch Act.»

In fact, the events of the film completely ignore everything from «The Lost World,» and «Jurassic Park III,» and act as a direct sequel to the first movie.

According to the Direct Marketing Association's Statistical Fact Book 2014, almost 80 percent of consumers will act on direct mail immediately compared with 45 percent who say they deal with email straightDirect Marketing Association's Statistical Fact Book 2014, almost 80 percent of consumers will act on direct mail immediately compared with 45 percent who say they deal with email straightdirect mail immediately compared with 45 percent who say they deal with email straight away.

«The researchers think pre-questions probably have this benefit because they act as an «orienting device», directing viewers to look out for specific information, and perhaps also because they reduce viewers» complacency and overconfidence in their knowledge, thus motivating them to pay more attention,» reports the British Psychological Society Research Digest's write - up of the findings.

For larger families with more than one generation of siblings and spouses, the office often acts as the boardroom from which clients direct investing decisions and other financial endeavours such as philanthropy.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

Critics have almost universally praised the film, which is produced and directed by black men and stars a who's who of black acting talent, including Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther, as well as Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Lupita Nyong» o, Michael B. Jordan, and Danai Gurira.

It's a direct result of the company's ability to think and act like one of its larger, more powerful competitors.

Now my question for you is in your earlier work when you first started directing what are some of the challenges that you faced transitioning from acting to directing and was it hard to direct yourself?

Some people said the screed, directed at CEO Jeremy Stoppelman, drew attention to prevalent wage issues in the area; others accused the employee of acting entitled and failing to find better or more work or a place to live that costs less than her current $ 1,245 rent.

Of course, when the federal government and states make changes to hunger programs, it has a direct and hard - hitting impact on the groups that act as a safety net.

The information is later used to change the victim's direct deposit, address and telephone number information, according to acting Inspector General of Social Security Gale Stallworth Stone.

Hoping to avoid the possibility of a white actor taking on the role of the Chinese warrior, Molnar wrote: «Casting a Caucasian actor as a character of colour, regardless of reason has a direct, harmful impact on not only the movie itself, but the audience, as well as POC members of the acting community.»

One big thing that excited lots of entrepreneurs and investors about the JOBS Act was the prospect of investor crowdfunding — the idea that small businesses could go online, make their pitches, and receive direct investment from accredited investors around the world, quickly.

The program, called PROMISE (Preventing Recidivism Through Opportunities, Mentoring, Interventions, Supports & Education), began after Republican - proposed legislation directed school districts away from zero - tolerance policies that led to expulsions and law enforcement referrals for «petty acts of misconduct and misdemeanors.»

The Congressional Budget Office and the staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) have completed an estimate of the direct spending and revenue effects of the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017, a Senate amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 1628.

The decision to turn over record amounts of cash to shareholders was a direct results of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed by Republican lawmakers in December.

Since earnings are based upon the accrual method of accounting, and cash flow is based upon the cash method of accounting, it is a direct method of how effectively a company is able to act on their accounts receivable.

With the passage of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, students and their parents were eligible to borrow through the Federal Direct Loan Program through the Department of Education.

Queries related to contributions were to be directed to the Tax Court of Canada (formerly the Tax Review Board) established under authority of the Income Tax Act.

Finally, the government acts as direct purchaser of monopoly services from health insurance providers, pharmaceutical companies and other monopolies.

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«Given the judgment of the board, particularly members with significant direct exposure, that the department acted inappropriately in crafting its rule that will cause harm to the retirement market, the board determined that it was necessary to challenge the rule,» the group said.

As ThinkAdvisor's Melanie Waddell has reported, President Donald Trump is expected to issue an order directing the DOL to delay its fiduciary rule by six months or a year and has appointed an acting secretary of Labor while confirmation hearings for his chosen Labor secretary, Andrew Puzder, have been delayed.

Whether it's 401 (k), direct deposits, tax deposits and filings, or reports to meet your Affordable Care Act requirements, a payroll provider may be able to help integrate the many aspects of payroll processing, making payday and operations easier.

Financial regulation dominated rulemaking in 2012, a direct result of the Dodd — Frank financial regulation act.

For qualified investors in Switzerland, this material shall be exclusively made available to, and directed at, qualified investors as defined in the Swiss Collective Investment Schemes Act of 23 June 2006, as amended.

Since a 2013 overhaul of the Higher Education Act, interest rates on federal direct loans are set annually, according to a formula that uses rates for 10 - year Treasury notes as a benchmark.

A spokeswoman declined to answer a series of direct questions from CNBC about his case, instead providing a statement from Acting Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo of the Justice Department's Tax Division: «Bradley Birkenfeld was afforded due process of law and sentenced by a federal district court after full consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances, including his admission that he advised wealthy UBS clients on how to conceal their assets from the U.S. government,» she said.

Several key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which became law in December 2017, are expected to have a direct impact on the municipal bond market.

One constant, research in the social sciences have proven, is the acts of buying and selling are by and large goal - directed activities and behaviors.

Claudia Zelevansky has taught acting and directing at Yale University, Northwestern University, CUNY's Queens College, Oberlin College, and Sarah Lawrence College, among others, and she has her own performance coaching business, CZ Coaching, which offers coaching for both actors and professionals of all kinds.

The story of these marches is told in the film, which is directed by Ava DuVernay with production credits for Oprah Winfrey, who has a supporting acting role, and for Brad Pitt.

What I do understand is that if you take the words of Jesus (the person in the Bible whom your supposed to act like) John 21:15 - 17 Jesus gives direct orders on how to act.

God's decrees are not the necessitating cause of the sins of men, but the fore determined and prescribed bounding and directing of men's sinful acts.

To help direct the congregation's reflection, he offered two principles: «(a) unconditional respect for the human being as a person from conception to natural death; (b) respect for the originality of the transmission of human life through the acts proper to spouses.»

However, after his youthful ambition leads to a tragic marriage, his acts of revenge put him into direct conflict with the Philistine army.

Feminist writers have rightfully long argued that pornography» promotes a (cultural) climate in which acts of sexual hostility directed against women are not only tolerated but ideologically encouraged.»

The Justice Department is making efforts to notify COINTELPRO victims, and under the Freedom of Information Act citizens may succeed in finding out about intelligence activity directed against them (a local ACLU office can help).

This view entails a complete dismantling of traditional Christian doctrine, including: creation out of nothing, the finite duration of history and nature, miracles as direct divine acts, and the final triumph of good over evil.

Nonetheless, human beings are naturally religious when by that we mean that they possess, by virtue of their given ontological being, a complex set of innate features, capacities, powers, limitations, and tendencies that give them the capacity to think, perceive, feel, imagine, desire, and act religiously and that under the right conditions tend to predispose and direct them toward religion.