Sentences with phrase «many anecdotal tales»

Seeking hard data about such anecdotal tales, the researchers surveyed 1,046 people who donated a kidney at The Johns Hopkins Hospital between 1970 and 2011.

Finally, we have the anecdotal tales sourced from page after page of history books.

Unlike much of Hartley's film, this segment with Tarantino is not presenting a historical note or anecdotal tale from an «Ozploitation» filmmaker, but is an excited critical analysis from a committed fan.

While there are many anecdotal tales of cats thriving on vegetarian and vegan foods, it is a path that requires great commitment and a willingness to be flexible on the part of the guardian.

The modern dog trainer and behaviourist is more inclined to look to the world of science to understand the principles of animal learning, as opposed to the anecdotal tales of dog trainers whom I have no doubt have got loads of experience, but perhaps have not studied formally.

The participants also swapped anecdotal tales of district judges refusing to budget cases where liability was admitted or delaying budgeting in the expectation of a settlement.

The Samsung phone has the largest battery at 2,600 mAh, but there are also anecdotal tales of it having issues lasting any longer than the One.

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I have a theory that SBNRs are so because one or more or a combination of the following: (1) they can't justify their spiritual texts - and so they try to remove themselves from gory genocidal tales, misogyny and anecdotal professions of a man / god, (2) can't defend and are turned off by organized religious history (which encompasses the overwhelming majority of spiritual experiences)- which is simply rife with cruelty, criminal behavior and even modern day cruel - ignorant ostracization, (3) are unable to separate ethics from their respective religious moral code - they, like many theists on this board, wouldn't know how to think ethically because they think the genesis of morality resides in their respective spiritual guides / traditions and (4) are unable to separate from the communal (social) benefits of their respective religion (many atheists aren't either).

In addition to numbers, the book is replete with anecdotal evidence for this stigma, including tales of departmental heads urging women professors outright not to have children.

What continues to be lost, in my view, in much of what the media has reported over the last six years about the results of autopsies conducted by researchers at the Sports Legacy Institute in Boston on the brains of athletes - autopsies which show the presence of the dark splotches of tau protein which are the tell - tale sign of CTE - which is that they provide, at most, anecdotal evidence suggesting a possible connection.

An anecdotal history has been written by David Rogers By Royal Appointment, Tales from the Privy Council — the unknown arm of government (Biteback, # 25).

Still, the lack of awareness presents an indefatigable impediment to the overall enjoyment of this anecdotal short, as there's very little to latch onto in order to produce any meaning or impact as its tale unfolds.

Die - hard fans of The Room of course will rejoice, but similarly to Tim Burton's 1994 biopic classic Ed Wood, this is an anecdotal appreciation of a twisted dreamer whom you need not be familiar with to appreciate his tale.

Much of the anecdotal information is what he received from John Burris, the prosecuting attorney working on Oscar Grant's case, as well as Oscar's family, so, of course, Coogler is not only hearing one side of the story, but also has allegiances to those who helped him research this story to tell Oscar's tale in a manner respectful to their interests.

Wolters seems unable to assimilate any evidence that might suggest a more positive assessment, while grasping at whatever anecdotal evidence or source best substantiates his tale of woe.

If you are as comfortable with quotes from Socrates and Kierkegaard as you are with tales of Jack the cockatoo and Gypsy the German Shepard, Gaita's book offers both intellectual challenges and anecdotal treasures.

In addition to humorous anecdotal facts relating to the spells, J.K. Rowling has written a conundrum that leads you through the experience, providing insight into what makes a successful witch or wizard, and inviting fans to journey through the book and unlock new tales at the end of each chapter rewarding students for their successful spell - casting.

The game could of easily have devolved into a series of clichés and anecdotal warnings but what Starbreeze have instead delivered is a beautiful, emotional tale of sibling connection that borders on art.

Although well - known for sharing first - hand, anecdotal insights into the early days of arcade game development, this year he'll be sharing tales from the sets and locations of the new Rampage movie, starring Dwayne «The Rock» Johnson, coming out August 20th, later this year.

Working on the combinatorial structures characterizing the mythology, the fairy tale and the Renaissance anecdotal literature, the two artists develop a language that, maintaining a correspondence with reality, comes alive thanks to references from the oneiric and metaphysical world.