Sentences with phrase «in evel»

There are plenty of votes in Evel, though, and the strong suspicion must be that the Conservatives are more interested in its electoral potential than in actually finding the right solution.

But in the 1970s no one was bigger (if you were little) than Robert Craig (Evel) Knievel, and I coveted every item in the Evel empire: the lunch box and thermos, the AMF dirt bike and — from the Ideal Toy Company — the Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle and action figure («It's Ideal!»).

Among the participants to watch: 1998 Olympic moguls champion Jonny Moseley, who will compete in the Ski SuperPipe; Torah Bright, Australia's 16year - old snowboard star; and anyone in the Evel Knievel — inspired Moto X Big Air, in which competitors on motorbikes will attempt to become the first to land a backflip on snow.

Not exact matches

Evel Knievel first became interested in jumping motorcycles when, as a boy, he saw Joey Chitwood, a famous stunt driver, jump a car.

Evel Knievel was born in Butte, Mont, as Robert Craig Knievel.

, Then you'll know he's leaving the ground [or Evel Knievel's in town].

On June 12, 2003, Way got in touch with his inner Evel Knievel to set a Guinness World Record for longest distance jumped (75 feet) and highest air on a vert pipe (23» 5»)-- in one continuous run.

One of his stunt cycles now hangs by wires from the ceiling of the Smithsonian, which is how I will always remember Evel: forever suspended in midair, making me think — for one summer — that I could fly.

It is argued that as EVEL only applies to matters that are voted on in the House of Commons, it doesn't apply to government and executive decisions.

The topic «Making Government Work Better for You» (p. 47) emphasizes cost - cutting, online services and transparency, but then slips in the party's plan to reduce the number of MPs to 600, the implementation of boundary reforms and EVEL.

Moreover, EVEL does not engage with on - going reforms in the other nations of the UK nor within England, appearing designed to operate in parallel, rather than in tandem, with other policies such as devolution to England's cities and regions and the wider Northern Powerhouse agenda.

The government's urgency in introducing EVEL denies England the time afforded Scotland to debate and vote on its constitutional future.

The 2015 election could well - produce situations where, for example, the SNP has a pivotal vote or one of English Votes for English Laws [EVEL] in which Labour supporters are disenfranchised in the way the Scottish electorate has been in the past.

Crucially, current approaches to devolution via bespoke city regions and other territorial deals will create asymmetries in policy remit amongst MPs in different parts of England that resemble the very «West Lothian Question'that EVEL is supposed to put to rest.

The proposal that English votes determine English laws (EVEL) was part of the Conservative manifesto in 2005 (pp. 21 - 22), 2010 (p. 84) and again in 2015 (p. 70), although this policy's time may now have been forced upon them by increased Scottish and Welsh devolution.

There is significant support for the principle of EVEL: the 2014 Future of England Survey found that 62 % of people in England agreed that Scottish MPs should be prevented from voting on England - only legislation.

Yet this piece of traditionalism is not echoed in the views of other parties, including those opposed to EVEL, given the lack of an obvious alternative candidate for this role.

On the issue of how to rebalance the role of England in the union, they all more or less overtly favour EVEL.

The current proposals are bound to meet a largely partisan reception, and will be depicted by some as a politically motivated attempt to create difficulties for a future Labour administration (though it should be noted that Labour's catastrophic performance in Scotland in the general election alters the territorial political dynamic that underpinned debates about EVEL quite considerably), and by others as an attempt to diminish the role of Scottish MPs.

In essence, the Conservative approach to English devolution focuses on three themes: a better and more balanced economy; bespoke Growth Deals and decentralisation of powers to (large) cities which choose to have elected mayor; and English Votes for English Laws (EVEL).

If the debate on this bill so far is anything to go by, we will see many more flourishes of excitement and protest over EVEL certification and voting in the next few months.

The constitutional uncertainty has been exacerbated by David Cameron's announcements in the morning following the referendum and more recently as prime minister about devolution for England — and that now well worn phrase EVEL: English votes for English laws.

Instead, a form of English votes for English laws (EVEL) or English institution could co-exist with either regional or local devolution of powers in a comprehensive constitutional settlement.

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Nonetheless, this explicit support for EVEL may well become relevant in the context of a hung parliament.

Whether this is down to the sheer amount of energy expended on the Scottish referendum campaign, or Labour's subsequent attempts to tackle (or sidestep) the new problem of lurking EVEL («English Votes for English Laws»), barnstorming rhetoric has so far been thin on the ground in Manchester.

And in recent weeks he has also emerged as the self - appointed spokesman for EVEL, or English Votes for English Laws.

We may well see some sort of reform on English votes for English laws (EVEL)-- though in many cases it's very hard to determine what is specifically an English issue.

As the SNP has long taken a self - denying ordinance and doesn't vote on purely English matters, he has no problem in principle with English votes for English laws (or EVEL).

In the corridors of power even previously sceptical Tories are also muttering that a proper federal, constitutional settlement for the UK could yet be done — incorporating an EVEL (English votes for English laws) solution alongside some hardwired protections for Scotland.

From personal observation in the North, there seems much less interest in English Votes for English Laws (EVEL) compared with devolution.

Certainly that is the fear of many pro-Union Tory backbenchers whose anxieties forced the postponement of the EVEL vote in the first place.

In her letter to Scottish Secretary David Mundell, Mrs Sturgeon said: «There is a clear Scottish interest in English votes for English laws (Evel) because of the impact it will have, and the proposals, as they currently stand, are unacceptable.&raquIn her letter to Scottish Secretary David Mundell, Mrs Sturgeon said: «There is a clear Scottish interest in English votes for English laws (Evel) because of the impact it will have, and the proposals, as they currently stand, are unacceptable.&raquin English votes for English laws (Evel) because of the impact it will have, and the proposals, as they currently stand, are unacceptable.»

Meanwhile, the increasingly unstable glaciers in West Antarctica remain some of scientists» biggest concerns about future sea - evel rise.

Based on his self described extreme practice, I said in the blog that listening to Mr. Black's opinions on the dangers of asana practice struck me as being akin to receiving advice on motorcycle safety from Evel Knievel.

The plot kicks in as Evel, heading to a performance in Mexico, finds himself waylaid by nefarious drug dealers, headed by Stanley Millard (Leslie Nielsen), who plans to murder Evel in Mexico and then ship the body back across the border, loaded with drugs.

Evel the actor emerges from the wreck in better shape than the bent careers of his veteran co-stars, Gene Kelly, Marjoe Gortner, Red Buttons, Lauren Hutton and Leslie Nielsen.

Being Evel is a warts - and - all portrayal of a man whose ambition and need to be in the spotlight was both a positive and a negative.

Plans for a film about the daredevil Evel Knievel are revving up with Channing Tatum in negotiations with Columbia Pictures to star and produce.

They are also among the highest profile submissions, too, with names like Nina Simone, Evel Kenievel and Chris Farley simply standing out more than geo - politics, homophobia in the Middle East, or Cambodian rock and roll.

Other highlights in this section include: the European Premiere of Choi Dong - hoon's colourful period bullet opera, ASSASSINATION; the European Premiere of Daniel Junge's thrill - a-minute BEING EVEL about the legendary daredevil Robert Craig «Evel» Knievel; the European Premiere of David Farr's crafty and suspenseful study in paranoia, THE ONES BELOW starring David Morrissey and Clémence Poésy; Atom Egoyan's latest drama REMEMBER, offering a provocative study of the nature of evil as well as serving as a stark reminder of the atrocities of 20th century history, starring Christopher Plummer and Martin Landau; Gabriel Clarke and John McKenna's gripping documentary STEVE MCQUEEN: THE MAN & LE MANS, featuring unseen archive footage, contemporary interviews and previously unheard commentary from McQueen himself; Stephen Fingleton's thrilling, post-apocalyptic debut THE SURVIVALIST; Sebastian Schipper's exhilarating one - shot sensation, VICTORIA; and THE WAVE, Roar Uthaug's high - octane and nerve - shredding portrayal of a potential catastroEVEL about the legendary daredevil Robert Craig «Evel» Knievel; the European Premiere of David Farr's crafty and suspenseful study in paranoia, THE ONES BELOW starring David Morrissey and Clémence Poésy; Atom Egoyan's latest drama REMEMBER, offering a provocative study of the nature of evil as well as serving as a stark reminder of the atrocities of 20th century history, starring Christopher Plummer and Martin Landau; Gabriel Clarke and John McKenna's gripping documentary STEVE MCQUEEN: THE MAN & LE MANS, featuring unseen archive footage, contemporary interviews and previously unheard commentary from McQueen himself; Stephen Fingleton's thrilling, post-apocalyptic debut THE SURVIVALIST; Sebastian Schipper's exhilarating one - shot sensation, VICTORIA; and THE WAVE, Roar Uthaug's high - octane and nerve - shredding portrayal of a potential catastroEvel» Knievel; the European Premiere of David Farr's crafty and suspenseful study in paranoia, THE ONES BELOW starring David Morrissey and Clémence Poésy; Atom Egoyan's latest drama REMEMBER, offering a provocative study of the nature of evil as well as serving as a stark reminder of the atrocities of 20th century history, starring Christopher Plummer and Martin Landau; Gabriel Clarke and John McKenna's gripping documentary STEVE MCQUEEN: THE MAN & LE MANS, featuring unseen archive footage, contemporary interviews and previously unheard commentary from McQueen himself; Stephen Fingleton's thrilling, post-apocalyptic debut THE SURVIVALIST; Sebastian Schipper's exhilarating one - shot sensation, VICTORIA; and THE WAVE, Roar Uthaug's high - octane and nerve - shredding portrayal of a potential catastrophe.

The U.S. competition documentaries — Marc Silver's 3 1/2 Minutes, Daniel Junge's Being Evel, Morgan Neville & Robert Gordon's Best of Enemies, Bobcat Goldthwait's Call Me Lucky, Matthew Heineman's Cartel Land, Laura Gabbert's City of Gold, Bryan Carberry & Clay Tweel's Finders Keepers, Jill Bauer & Ronna Gradus's Hot Girls Wanted, Alexandra Shiva's How to Dance in Ohio, Jean Carlomusto's Larry Kramer in Love & Anger, Jimmy Chin & E. Chai Vasarhelyi's Meru (winner of this year's audience award), Louie Psihoyos's Racing Extinction, Lyric R. Cabral & David Felix Sutcliffe's (T) error, Michael Beach Nichols & Christopher K. Walker's Welcome to Leith, Bill Ross & Turner Ross's Western and Crystal Moselle's The Wolfpack — offered a wide array of styles and subjects and wider audiences will surely have a chance to discover many of these movies for themselves later this year.

«Above and Beyond» «All Things Must Pass» «Amy» «The Armor of Light» «Ballet 422» «Batkid Begins» «Becoming Bulletproof» «Being Evel» «Beltracchi — The Art of Forgery» «Best of Enemies» «The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution» «Bolshoi Babylon» «Brand: A Second Coming» «A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story» «Call Me Lucky» «Cartel Land» «Censored Voices» «Champs» «CodeGirl» «Coming Home» «Dark Horse» «Deli Man» «Dior and I» «The Diplomat» «(Dis) Honesty — The Truth about Lies» «Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's Lost Rock and Roll» «Dreamcatcher» «dream / killer» «Drunk, Stoned, Brilliant, Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon» «Eating Happiness» «Every Last Child» «Evidence of Harm» «Farewell to Hollywood» «Finders Keepers» «The Forecaster» «Frame by Frame» «Gardeners of Eden» «A Gay Girl in Damascus: The Amina Profile» «Godspeed: The Story of Page Jones» «Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief» «He Named Me Malala» «Heart of a Dog» «Hitchcock / Truffaut» «How to Change the World» «Human» «The Hunting Ground» «I Am Chris Farley» «In Jackson Heights» «In My Father's House» «India's Daughter» «Ingrid Bergman — In Her Own Words» «Iraqi Odyssey» «Iris» «Janis: Little Girl Blue» «Karski & the Lords of Humanity» «Killing Them Safely» «Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck» «Lambert & Stamp» «A Lego Brickumentary» «Listen to Me Marlon» «Live from New York!&raquin Damascus: The Amina Profile» «Godspeed: The Story of Page Jones» «Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief» «He Named Me Malala» «Heart of a Dog» «Hitchcock / Truffaut» «How to Change the World» «Human» «The Hunting Ground» «I Am Chris Farley» «In Jackson Heights» «In My Father's House» «India's Daughter» «Ingrid Bergman — In Her Own Words» «Iraqi Odyssey» «Iris» «Janis: Little Girl Blue» «Karski & the Lords of Humanity» «Killing Them Safely» «Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck» «Lambert & Stamp» «A Lego Brickumentary» «Listen to Me Marlon» «Live from New York!&raquIn Jackson Heights» «In My Father's House» «India's Daughter» «Ingrid Bergman — In Her Own Words» «Iraqi Odyssey» «Iris» «Janis: Little Girl Blue» «Karski & the Lords of Humanity» «Killing Them Safely» «Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck» «Lambert & Stamp» «A Lego Brickumentary» «Listen to Me Marlon» «Live from New York!&raquIn My Father's House» «India's Daughter» «Ingrid Bergman — In Her Own Words» «Iraqi Odyssey» «Iris» «Janis: Little Girl Blue» «Karski & the Lords of Humanity» «Killing Them Safely» «Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck» «Lambert & Stamp» «A Lego Brickumentary» «Listen to Me Marlon» «Live from New York!&raquIn Her Own Words» «Iraqi Odyssey» «Iris» «Janis: Little Girl Blue» «Karski & the Lords of Humanity» «Killing Them Safely» «Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck» «Lambert & Stamp» «A Lego Brickumentary» «Listen to Me Marlon» «Live from New York!»

In the case of Evel Knievel, any advisor would have faced some stiff challenges.

Here's what we're looking for in the coming week: ASCENSION, a dance performance commissioned for Whitney On Site: New Commissions Downtown Elizabeth Streb, the choreographer once referred to as the «Evel Knievel of Dance» (seriously) has devised an acrobatic performance piece that will take place on a sculptural rotating ladder in Gansevoort Plaza (in front of Pastis).

A bit of radiation does you good, certainly no har, up to 400 tims theevcuation evels that we can prove epidemiologically, but irrational fear and old hypothese that are just wrong keeps disproven beliefs as the basis for regulation and officials in hazmat suits waving meters where in radiation levels people all around the world live out normal lives in.

The young Evel Knievel - wannabe who was popping wheelies in traffic actually stated that since he was eventually going to be a police officer and upholding the laws of the land he figured he would have as much fun now and «get it out of his system.»

Twin Falls is the eighth largest city in Idaho and marks the site of Evel Knievel's fateful 1974 jump over the Snake River on a rocket powered motorcycle.