Sentences with phrase «person with a wit»

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The path she takes meanders alongside a stream and over train tracks, not far from where hundreds of people converge during the company's summer «bike - in movie» events, gathering on the lawn to enjoy films paired with fine beers — like New Belgium's flagship Fat Tire Amber Ale, the organic wheat offering Mothership Wit and La Folie, a sour ale aged in the large French oak barrels that loom behind the bottling site.

She has also appeared on the most broadly viewed television shows including CBS 60 Minutes with Charlie Rose, the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning Britain, and has been a keynote speaker, panel member, Her beauty, incredible human likeness, expressiveness, and wit has charmed people the world over.

One thing that surprised me, is that most people who still have their wits at the end are very angry with their palliative care providers as they see the pain killers as fogging over that ability to feel and recognize and come to grips with those feelings, especially when they are trying to interact with another.

Anyone with their wits about them who reads scripture and prays and is genuinely humble will see that many of the issues which push people into «camps» - especially but not only in the U.S. - are distortions in both directions caused by trying to get a quick fix on a doctrinal or ethical issue, squashing it into the small categories of one particular culture.

By its witting participation in its own stories the congregation becomes a mediating structure by which individuals ally themselves with the people of the world.

I'm a New Yorker happily living in New Hampshire, but I miss as you call it «my people» and all that comes with them, so I'm glad I found you, your wit, your pen and your food!

He retained a particular rapport with local people who loved his wit and humour.

The charges in part read: «That you Col. Mohammed Sambo Dasuki whilst being National Security Adviser and Shaibu Salisu, whilst being the Director of Finance and Administration in the Office of the National Security Adviser and Hon. Waripamowei Dudafa (now at large) whilst bring Senior Special Assistant, Domestic Affairs to the President on or about 27th November within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court entrusted with dominion over certain properties to wit: the sum of N10billion being part of the funds in the account of the National Security Adviser with the CBN, the equivalent of which sum you received from the CBN in foreign currencies to wit: $ 47million and $ 5.6 million Euros committed criminal breach of trust in respect of the said property when you claimed to have distributed same to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Primary Election delegates and you thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 315 of the Penal Code Act, Cap 532, Vol.4, LFN 2004.

«That you, Olisa Metuh and Destra Investments Limited on or about the 24th November, 2014 in Abuja, did retain the sum of N400m on behalf of the Peoples Democratic Party of its campaign activities by concealing the said sum in your account with Diamond Bank Plc, when you reasonably ought to have known that such fund formed part of the proceeds of an unlawful activity of Col. Sambo Dasuki (Rtd), the then National Security Adviser, (to wit: criminal breach of trust and corruption), and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 17 (a) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 as amended in 2012 and punishable under Section 17 (b) of the same Act.

The first count of the charge sheet obtained by our correspondent in court reads partly: «That you (accused persons) on 17th February, 2016 did commit an offence to wit: impersonation, by cloning the Executive Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola's phone number 08024537105 to send text message to the Accountant General of Osun state requesting him to transfer the sum of N18m to your account number 0017854919 sort code 215333358 with Unity Bank.»

Prosecutors led by George Ameke told the court Monday that the 34 persons on May 29, 2017 at Denkyira Obuasi in the Upper Denkyira West District of the Central Region, «did act together with others at large with a common purpose to commit crime to wit murder»

One of the counts reads: «That you Dr. Raymond Dokpesi and Daar Investment and Holding Company Limited between October 2014 and March 19, 2015 in Abuja, conducted procurement fraud by means of fraudulent and corrupt act, to wit: receipt of payment into the account of Daar Investment and Holding Company Limited with First Bank of Nigeria Plc of public funds in the sum of N2, 120,000,000 from the account of the office of National Security Adviser (NSA) with the Central Bank of Nigeria for the funding of media activities for the 2015 presidential election campaign for the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and you thereby committed an offence contrary to section 58 (4)(b) of the Public Procurement Act, 2007 and punishable under Section 58 (6) & (7) of the same Act».

With her usual dry wit and relentless curiosity, Roach investigates the novel ways some very passionate people try to make war a little less hellish.

So, wit — with our brain — Basically, our brain could run off of somewhere between 50 to, some people say, up to two - thirds of — of energy production can be through Ketones.

A real people person with a wit to match.

People may appear one way online, such as emotionally mature, clear minded and quick witted, but it must be taken into account that writing with someone includes a significant time delay between receiving and sending messages.

I'm a funny loving, intro - extraverted (yea, sounds kinda complicated) person, very intelligent with a sharp wit... i thrive on really good conversation, a dinner and the movie is good entertainment for me... love nature, lo..

Being a successful online chatter requires sharp wit with the ability to engage 1, 2 or even 3 people in a chat session at the same time.

I am a social person with a quick wit but also like deep intellectual conversations.

After a while you start to plan your words carefully, which in turn leads to people assuming you are dull - witted with a stick up your butt.

The gorgeous East European and Asian chicks who are in the mood to meet new people and see different places are waiting for you there, offering their company and giving you a chance to impress them with your wit and charm.

Finding willing and sexy people online can be daunting at first, as the internet is full of scams and bogus opportunities, but with a little persistence and clever wits (and my advice!)

blk male cute good looking i'm honset caring open'd minded luv getting alone wit people i'm just laid back shy at firt til u get to know i'm alotta fun to be with

Some People Got ta Understand That Things Happen In Life And Sometimes It May Hurt But There Will Be Many Bumps In The Road And We Always Can Move Forward With That Bein Said I'm a Lookin For Someone New To Cuddle Wit And Hang Out Wit Someone Who Wants To Make Me Theirs -LRB-:

i like to listen to rap sing hang wit friends and chill most of time i am a very easy person to get along with even though i do have a short temper.

But with an estimated 1.6 million people in the UK eligible to join, Mensa are inviting people to pit their wits against a rigorous IQ test in Norwich.

Suffused with the director's masterful blend of melancholy and sardonic wit, Leigh's international breakthrough demonstrates his conviction «that people are infinitely complex, eternally resilient, endlessly fascinating creatures,» a career hallmark that critic David Sterritt examines in his liner notes for our release.

The Big Short at least had the wit to be self - referential about exactly how stupid we've become as a culture, and how that violent anti-intellectualism is actually a strategy nurtured by the people who get away with this stuff on a regular basis.

His intelligence and corresponding wit is of a much older person, standing in stark contrast to his innocence and childlike maturity level with all other pieces of life's puzzle.

Really, though, the character, played with his usual fearsome wit by Samuel L. Jackson, is a tried - and - true Hollywood stock figure: the selfless, spiritually minded African - American who seems to have been put on the earth to help white people work out their self - esteem issues.

And if Gerwig isn't reinventing the coming - of - age movie, she's certainly investing it with uncommon wit and quotability; her dialogue hits that rare, special sweet spot between authenticity and zing — an ideal middle ground, in other words, between the way people actually talk and the gut - busting way we only want them to.

To wit, Thomas's erstwhile love interest, Teresa (Kaya Scodelario), has defected to join them, as they seem to be the only people with the resources to be able to research and then develop an effective cure and prevent the rest of the world's population from succumbing to a virus that turns them into zombies, or, in Maze Runner vernacular, «cranks.»

Helena Bonham Carter, winning people over with her wit / humor, possible career win, King's Speech momentum.

The movie shows why it makes no sense of have a sane story about a group of insane people, so why not circle back, go through multiple drafts, throw in short stories, and pepper the flick with razor - sharp wit with emotional depth?

But the picture suffers in comparison to films that address convoluted sociologies (people point to American Beauty, but really, this game goes all the way back to The Graduate) with fury and courage (like Todd Solondz's Palindromes and Happiness) or with surpassing originality and wit (like Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenenbaums and Rushmore)-- it suffers most, in other words, from believing that what it has to say is still interesting, still revelatory enough by itself.

Peele («Key & Peele») makes his directorial debut here, and mines the current tremors in the zeitgeist, the way people of color are questioning their place in a post-election America, with wit and precision.

Affleck brings big - screen charisma, understated wit, and a hint of tenderness to the role of Chris, a man who wants to connect with other people but doesn't quite know how; Anna Kendrick does her winsome Anna - Kendrick thing as a CPA unknowingly entangled in a diabolical corporate scheme; J.K. Simmons and Jon Bernthal offer solid supporting performances as, respectively, a Treasury agent and an elite hitman; and the great Jeffrey Tambor is even tucked in there, as a white - collar con in a high - security prison.

Until then, unfortunately, we are stuck with half - witted, lackluster reviews that show to the people that actually did watch the movie just how pointless having the current critics reviews are.

It's OK if you didn't, because Seth Cohen (Adam Brody)-- a character the people at Fox hated so much during the pilot process that he was almost aborted — quickly stole the show with his sarcasm and wit.

I think this is a film for people that do nt like art cinema Its all very visual and cut skillfully with requisite tied up in a bow ending but it has little of the wit of the much superrior «Read my lips» Which this is very much a companion piece as for the acting Marion does needy again and Matthias doe lovable brute... no stetch then its a decent film and you almost want to visit waterworld ooops own goal for Greenpeace

This would be a minefield even if its creator weren't dealing with rumors regarding his own alleged bad behavior; as it is, the movie's questioning of whether great art excuses artists with personal failings and how privilege plays into it («I guess only poor people are pedophiles,» says one character) comes with C.K.'s usual sharp wit, anything - goes experimentation (that black - and - white cinematography, those old - school Hollywood credits) and a refusal to offer up easy answers.

Dutch filmmaker Michael Dudok de Wit is directing and co-wrote the screenplay with French director Pascale Ferran, best known for Lady Chatterley and Bird People.

By the way, if you are looking to hire an instructional designer we suggest you talk with Vicki from Digital Wits, who is great at her services and as a person

«What matters is using your wit and grit to become a good person, a good worker, and a good citizen,» said Gardner during the talk, as quoted in an article released by ASU with some of the highlights of the experience.

before looking at Toyota i went to ford and test drove the 2017 F150 and altho ford has came a long way i still like the way toyota tundra drives and handle better expecialy on ice this truck refuses to slide side to side in two wheel drive or four wheel drive one of the things I was looking for as my wife and all three of our kids would be in this truck I would say as safe as you can get I get great gas mileage made a trip from mid MO to Houston TX I did not get great gas mileage there do to wanting to get the drive over with and really putting my foot in it but on the way back with a trailer carrying a motorcycle I got 600 miles to the tank cant beet that very spacious I have a son that is 6» 2 and he has plenty of leg room in the back seat as in the F150 he had to sit uncomfortable I am sold on this truck very great people to work wit has well I am now a Toyota fan and will buy tundra for my trucks from now on

His conversations with both real and imagined people are full of wit and humour, some of it quite black.

WRITERS IN THE SCHOOLS RESIDENCY Writers in the Schools (WITS), a program of Seattle Arts & Lectures, is looking for creative writers — poets, fiction writers, creative nonfiction writers, cartoonists / graphic novelists, and playwrights — who are passionate about teaching the power and pleasure of writing to young people and who are excited to collaborate with public school teachers.

With honesty, wit, and a wild first - person narrative, this novel breaks boundaries in YA fiction as it tells about college freshman Ellie and her search for art, love, sex, and meaning.

I think agents can become a powerful, impresarial force for talented authors, but they're going to have to work in some new ways — to wit, the idea I'm positing here of finding and partnering with promising people earlier, rather than forcing the writers to bear the entire brunt of «proof of performance» before ever getting to the starting gate.

In his first major novel since Holes, critically acclaimed novelist Louis Sachar uses his signature wit combined with a unique blend of adventure and deeply felt characters to explore issues of race, the nature of celebrity, the invisible connections that determine a person's life, and what it takes to stay on course.