Sentences with phrase «effective first act»

The film does occasionally show flashes of inspiration, particularly during its emotionally effective first act, and the animation is undeniably lovely in parts.

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The Company's effective income tax rate and comparable effective income tax rate (a non-GAAP measure) from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2018 decreased to 29.5 % and 25.6 %, reflecting a lower federal tax rate related to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Reform).

«It's now been nearly 17 years since it was first implemented and it is time to do a cost - benefit analysis, and to find out if the act is as effective as anecdotes might suggest it is,» he said.

Effective January 1, 2011: Illinois State Law states that motorists who are ticketed for first time violations of Section 4 of the Child Passenger Protection Act shall not be convicted if they possess an approved child restraint system and also complete an instructional course with a certified technician.

The President and First Lady have advocated strongly for passing the Healthy, Hunger - Free Kids Act of 2010, and, this bill, along with the resources and the powers provided under it, are going to allow USDA to be much more effective and aggressive in responding to obesity and hunger challenges for America's kids.»

A reformed institution will give a proper voice to the whole of the UK and act as an effective complement to a House of Commons which — because of the first - past - the - post voting procedure — does not fairly represent our citizens politically.

Administration of NAC is a highly effective remedy in the first ten hours of overdose, and it is believed to act at least in part by restoring glutathione levels (5).

Wetting your face first just allows the water to act as a barrier between the grime and the cleansing agents, rendering them less effective.

Equally effective as James Franco in the first one, Clarke continues to explore his acting options well as his career continues to elevate.

One can't help wishing for a film that focuses unrelentingly on Neeson, but that film would move at a much slower clip, as The Grey rarely lets up in the first act, with Carnahan achieving skillful tension and the production utilizing specific and effective sound design to spotlight the uninhabitable environment.

The first act is the most effective section of the movie.

The first act of The Scorch Trials begins to recapture the sense of mystery that made its predecessor The Maze Runner an effective little puzzler.

Knightley isn't as charming as she was in the first film, and Bloom, who has proven himself effective in period pieces such as this, still can't act his way out of a paper bag, even alongside co-stars like Depp.

Understanding why pupils act in a certain way is one of the first steps to an effective intervention.

ACT Engage ® College offers a powerful, cost - effective way for you to identify students who are most likely to have academic difficulties or even drop out of school during their first year.

None of these aspects are as simple as you might expect, and I suspect some new players might end up restarting due to their parties not having an effective combination of skills and abilities, though a re-spec option does become available after the first act.

The District of Columbia Green Finance Authority Establishment Act of 2017 is a good first step toward establishing a green bank that could take on some of the heavy lifting needed to meet our sustainability goals, but that legislation is not sufficient to establish a fully funded and effective green bank.

No it doesn't, because immediately the cold blanket will take heat from you, it can slow your heat loss and act to delay conduction of your body's heat to the cold air around you, which is why you feel cold in the first place, and depending on how cold the air and how effective the blanket, you will hopefully regain your body's working temperature, and if very efficient, could make you overheat.

Some claimants with personal injuries resulting from public liability trips, slips or falls, or from any number of industrial diseases, are finding it difficult to first find a solicitor who is prepared to act on such a case, and then second, to find a cost - effective ATE insurance policy.

LAO's first object, as declared by s. 4 (a) of the Act is, «to establish and administer a cost - effective and efficient system for providing high quality legal aid services to low - income individuals in Ontario.»

The new BC Limitation Act effective June 2013 section 14, provides that «a claim for a demand obligation is discovered on the first day that there is a failure to perform the obligation after a demand for performance has been made».

We first started using the term in the mid-1990s, and when we did, we described litigation consulting as the act of litigation consultants working with trial teams to develop the most effective message and present the most effective message at trial.

551 It had an effective date of October 1, 1937, specified at Sec. 17: This Act shall take effect on the first day of the second month after the month during which it is enacted.

With this summary section needing to act as your sales pitch, it's important that you can connect directly with the person reading your resume and writing from the first - person perspective is an effective way of achieving this.

• Create and maintain effective liaison between clients and internal and external groups, and act as a first point of contact for clients and visitors

• Organize and carry our market and trend research activities • Write copy, press releases and promotional literature • Assist marketing team by handling administrative details for each marketing campaign • Provide support in arranging and producing marketing materials for campaigns • Organize campaigns in conjunction with other marketing professionals • Upload, organize and manage marketing material to online libraries and social media sites • Coordinate periodic direct mail initiatives such as mail merge and individual letters • Work with the telemarketing team to create schedules, confirm appointments and develop reports on quotations • Assist in preparing marketing statistics and reports • Handle electronic, digital and manual filing systems • Manage internal communication and diary coordination • Research venues and catering arrangements for promotional campaigns • Prepare supporting materials such as literature packs, promotional merchandise and name badges for each campaign • Assist in promotional / marketing event set up and break down • Act as a first point of contact for guests and delegates • Assist the marketing team in their networking activities by scheduling appointments with prospective clients • Compose and upload articles to websites for promotional purposes • Help in identifying and researching suitable clients and internal stories • Visit customers and external agencies for follow ups • Assist marketing teams in reviewing client prospects and develop strategic follow up plans • Act as a liaison between different departments to ensure effective communication

• Track record of managing medical payment collection activities by indulging in extensive medical billing activities • Demonstrated expertise in acting as a liaison between medical facilities and insurance carriers including HMOs, PPOs, Medi - cal and Medicare • First - hand experience in using coded data to produce and submit claims to insurance companies to ensure prompt payments • Competent at reviewing and appealing unpaid and denied claims • Documented success in effectively and efficiently translating medical procedures into codes which can be easily translated by payers and medical facilities • Familiar with transmitting coded patient treatment information to intended recipients • Proven record of coding treatment information using designated CPT codes and effectively reviewing medical records for accuracy and integrity • Unmatched ability to create reimbursement claims and coordinate reimbursement activities with payers • Qualified to process patient data such as treatment records and insurance information to verify data accuracy and integrity • Proven ability to liaise with insurance companies to facilitate payments of outstanding claims • Particularly effective in verifying coding and billing information to ensure that outstanding payments are paid on time

• Enhanced company's profits by 30 % during the first month of employment by maximizing occupancy levels and ensuring client satisfaction level with the facility through effective building maintenance • Acted as liaison between tenants and management, ensuring tenant satisfaction by effective property maintenance • Implemented working knowledge of safe building systems, fire codes and HVAC to existing and under construction residential facilities • Ensured complete adherence to fair housing practices, lease and tenant - landlord laws

Passports and Consular Officer — Customer Service Duties & Responsibilities Deliver on - site support to all departments and coordinate all daily business efforts through effective collaboration and communication with team members while providing and ensuring a high - quality customer service experience Track, file, and view important documents, applications, information and records on a daily basis, organizing and maintaining sensitive files in an efficient and organized manner Develop and employ a working knowledge of related procedures, regulations and legal applications with respect to the administration of organizational services Act as a liaison between all interested parties to ensure effective information flow, exceptional customer service, efficient operations administration and timely issue resolution Prepare various materials as well as manage all data and information with the utilization of various software applications, including word processing, database and spreadsheet programs Collaborate in the execution of various operational aspects, including statistics management, information exports and backups, and regular records updates Support various reception functions, including acting as first point of contact to guests as well as ensuring the placement of accurate and up - to - date information related to services and fees throughout reception area Address and resolve client queries and issues in a timely manner, researching all topics thoroughly for complete solutions Provide translation and interpretation services as needed to on - site and Australia - based staff in relation to complex consular matters, including official meetings and functions Maintain security of and access to sensitive information, systems and other data Provide phone coverage as needed as well as manage various forms of critical correspondence Assist mid - and senior - level management with various other duties as assigned to facilitate efficient administrative and business operations

Using proven effective methods based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT, and mindfulness, this book will help you take that first step toward feeling better - about yourself, and about the world around you.

Edited by Ann F. Haynos, Jason Lillis, Evan M. Forman, and Meghan L. Butryn; and with contributors including Kay Segal, Debra Safer, and Hugo Alberts; Mindfulness and Acceptance for Treating Eating Disorders and Weight Concerns is the first professional resource to incorporate a variety of proven - effective acceptance - and mindfulness - based approaches — such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness - based cognitive therapy (MBCT)-- into the treatment of persistent disordered eating, body image issues, and weight problems.

year Publication year, N total sample size, #ES amount of effect sizes, AC child age category of the child at the start of the program, Design research design, PCDC parent child development centers, CB community - based, CPEP child — parent enrichment project, FGDM family group decision making, HS healthy start, PCIT parent — child interaction therapy, CBFRS community - based family resource service, PUP parents under pressure, SEEK safe environment for every kid, HF healthy families, STEP systematic training for effective parenting, TPBP teen parents and babies program, TEEP Turkish early enrichment project, IFPS intensive family preservation services, ACT adults and children together, CBT cognitive behavioral therapy, PSBCT parent skills with behavioral couples therapy, PCTT parents and children talking together, FIRST family information, referral and support team, NFP nurse family partnership, HSYC healthy steps for young children, REACH resources, education and care in the home, PMD parents make the difference, CPC child — parent center, MST - BSF multisystemic therapy — building stronger families, PriCARE primary child — adult relationship enhancement, SSTP stepping stones Triple P, CAMP Colorado adolescent maternity program, STEEP steps toward effective and enjoyable parenting, FGC family group conferences, MST - CAN multisystemic therapy for child abuse and neglect, PAT parent as teachers, CM case management, CPS child protective services, NS not specified, QE quasi-experimental, RCT randomized controlled trial, R risk group, GP general population, M maltreating parents

Effective October 1, 2016, real estate teams will be officially recognized under the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for the first time.