Sentences with phrase «roads closed in»

The thick green curtain around the road closed in again, and we advanced with great difficulty until first the coffee plantations and then the church and red roofs of the Yambuku mission appeared, like mirages, in the blinding sunlight.

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In June, Shanghai opened the country's first intelligent vehicle pilot zone, where its trialed about 200 vehicles across nine miles (15 kilometers) of test roads in a closed zone at Shanghai's international automobile city, the government said in a statemenIn June, Shanghai opened the country's first intelligent vehicle pilot zone, where its trialed about 200 vehicles across nine miles (15 kilometers) of test roads in a closed zone at Shanghai's international automobile city, the government said in a statemenin a closed zone at Shanghai's international automobile city, the government said in a statemenin a statement.

«The property is in a sought - after location close to the proposed Baldivis town centre, a primary school, and other land estates, and is situated 1.7 kilometres from the Mundijong Road - Kwinana Freeway access.

«That day, they closed the road, and I couldn't return,» he said, referring to when government forces sealed off the rebel - held part of the city in August.

The story left a mark on Thiel, as those close to him told Forbes, and was part of his motivation to go after Gawker in court down the road.

If Huffington is selected as Uber's next chief, her close relationship with Kalanick could actually work in his favor, potentially opening the door him to make a Steve Jobs - style return down the road.

Closer to home, right here in Brooklyn, this 1968 Volkswagen Squareback is the $ 300 - a-day classic I could most easily imagine driving (or even owning)-- a curvy station wagon for running errands or quick road trips upstate.

The first stage of trials will be carried out on test tracks, and will try and iron out details like how close the trucks should be and what roads will be suitable, the Department for Transport said in a press release.

Even before the deal, Weston already had the power to close a mega-merger with a handshake in a van on a country road.

But that's changed in the last 15 years since construction on this road first began and that's meant that neighbourhoods in close proximity to the Henday (as it's commonly referred to) continue to gain in popularity.

«I think the self - driving car has the opportunity to not only improve productivity for the people in the car, which will be a huge economic boost for those people; Not only has the opportunity to save lives — over a million people die worldwide in road deaths today caused by human drivers, and I think we can take that very close to zero, which is very good for both human welfare and for economic productivity — it's a very serious dent in productivity when people get killed; And then all the ancillary industries that end up getting built out.»

The 90 - Mt saving «is like taking every car off the road in Canada or closing 20 to 23 coal plants in a year,» said Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna.

Propelled by the close personal relationship between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin and their shared multi-polar worldview, China and Russia have deepened their strategic partnership through energy agreements, joint military exercises, and economic development in Central Asia through the Belt and Road Initiative.

Sheriff's officers in Wyoming say two men drove around at least two road - closed signs due to faulty navigation device information while trying to get to Yellowstone National Park and had to be rescued from deep snow.

The notification says that companies applying for public road tests should have already tested the cars in closed roads and areas, and that a driver with at least three years of experience should always be in the driving seat and ready to take over if necessary.

Security was tight in Washington, where military trucks and guards blocked almost every intersection near the rally amid a huge police presence, and in other cities where marches and rallies forced the closing of major roads.

And for anyone close to retirement, they should focus on prepaying to get their house paid off before they retire, which can make a huge difference in their standard of living down the road.»

Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy T. Howard (R) speaks during closing arguments in the trial of Ross Ulbricht (L), the suspected operator of the underground website Silk Road, as seen in a courtroom sketch in Federal Court in New York February 4, 2015.

In the event of a go - ahead for QE, its announcement might be of greater political than economic significance, potentially marking the first step on the road to closer fiscal integration of the eurozone.

The Plan includes positive steps to require new energy development to be located in close proximity to existing road networks although the stated proximity of 200 metres may not be close enough to maintain undisturbed habitat (at pp 44 - 47), but nonetheless implementing this step with planning regulations that require access plans to be approved and enforced by Alberta Environment, Alberta Forestry, or the Alberta Energy Regulator — once again — seems like pie in the sky.

Out west the houses are close together and the people wear sunglasses, then there is some desert, then in Texas there are some ranches and some oil fields, and down the road in Louisiana people live on the bays and the rivers.

Not long ago my fiance» and I spent hours hoping I would be rescued from hypothermia and drowning in a boating accident miles from shore and 30 + miles from the closest road access.

If I was living on the wrong path leading to death with all the dumb things I was doing like listening to bad music, goofing around in class, cussing, acting like I was a gangster, wanting to try drugs, being suicidal and being around with close friends that are doing the bad then he can change you too because, I tell you that if you think that your life will go for the worst if you accept them then you're wrong because, if you have faith in him and you accept him as your savior and follow his ways then he has your road all planned out, he's going to give you such blessings and a happiness and love that compares to none others.

I'm terrified of myself I was always to blame Deep down in my soul made to feel so much shame Sometimes I am sinking into a deep, deep dark hole It's a rocky road ahead not feeling very close to God

What a terrible thing I'm doing to them, as I plant seeds of destruction in them, as I tacitly give them authority to do the same until further down the road someone says «that was a bit close to the bone, don't you think».

In March, he said that he hoped Christian leaders who are close to Trump would lead him to a «road to Damascus experience» so the world could see God change someone «who so obviously needs changing.»

One summer afternoon, my two closest friends came to my house to tell me that our friend Rachel — the free spirit of our group, the smartest and funniest and most creative person we knew, though also the most troubled — had driven her car far out onto a rural road, climbed a hill, and shot herself in the mouth.

In fact, in my circle of middle - of - the - road liberal - leaning, United Baptist folk, the more fundamental bible - thumping was seen as «showmanship» and somewhat tacky, and misguided, as were the hands - palms - up - eyes - closed VERY LOUD, «Jesus, Jesus, Jesus» crowIn fact, in my circle of middle - of - the - road liberal - leaning, United Baptist folk, the more fundamental bible - thumping was seen as «showmanship» and somewhat tacky, and misguided, as were the hands - palms - up - eyes - closed VERY LOUD, «Jesus, Jesus, Jesus» crowin my circle of middle - of - the - road liberal - leaning, United Baptist folk, the more fundamental bible - thumping was seen as «showmanship» and somewhat tacky, and misguided, as were the hands - palms - up - eyes - closed VERY LOUD, «Jesus, Jesus, Jesus» crowd.

There are more homes on Bar Island today, but it remains a close community where neighbors watch out for neighbors and everyone knows which lobsterman's truck is rumbling down the dirt road to the wharf at 4:30 in the morning, the family says.

Rather than wallowing along the long road to the empty nest syndrome that seems to be lingering ever closer (okay, we still have a few years to go), I thought it best to drown myself in thoughts of barbecue - friendly foods — pasta salads, massive green salads, cocktails, grilled sides and grilled corn on the cob.

Cars too close with drivers rushing off to church with cups of coffee in hand — more concerned with the coffee than the road.

So in that foggy - headed moment, the diner up the road felt a whole lot closer and faster than getting all the way home and trying to figure out something that would cook quicker than baked sweet potatoes and roasted broccoli to go with the turkey.

As for myself, depending on the time of day you're reading this I'm either having a yummy mid morning breakfast with another close blogger friend of mine; Sommer from A Spicy Perspective, I'm on the road heading back to Charlotte and enjoying a quiet drive with me, myself, and I, or I'm already in Charlotte dealing with my own personal «return to the real world» grindstone of laundry and a house that's been inhabited by my husband and three wild animals boys alone in the house all weekend.

Ottawa will have to beat the New York Rangers on the road in Game 6 to close out the series, no small task given how the Rangers have played there in this series.

Hard to show heart playing a meaningless road game to close out a lost season in which you dealt your best players at the deadline.

In 2012, on the road against Ivy League rival Cornell, Princeton fell behind by 20 in the first half, but closed the margin to 22 - 15 in the second half before a failed onside kick attempt with 1:42 to play marked the end of the rallIn 2012, on the road against Ivy League rival Cornell, Princeton fell behind by 20 in the first half, but closed the margin to 22 - 15 in the second half before a failed onside kick attempt with 1:42 to play marked the end of the rallin the first half, but closed the margin to 22 - 15 in the second half before a failed onside kick attempt with 1:42 to play marked the end of the rallin the second half before a failed onside kick attempt with 1:42 to play marked the end of the rally.

Harvey has already forced the Astros to play on the road for a significant amount of time due to the conditions in Houston, so this has hit close to home for baseball from the business side even before you consider the fans, supporters, and employees that call Houston home.

They've have had a habit of playing fast and loose with big leads, so to close one out on the road against the Celtics, even without Kyrie Irving, was an important marker in their season.

The Horned Frogs have played Oklahoma well under Patterson — a 20 - 17 road loss in 2013, a 24 - 17 home loss in 2012, a 35 - 10 loss in 2008 (which was closer than just about anybody else came to slowing down Oklahoma that year), a 17 - 10 win in 2005 — and should have the athletes to match up with Oklahoma's offense.

And if Golden State wants to close out on the road in a hostile Cleveland environment, they'll need their sharpshooting two guard to carry his stroke from Game 2 on the road with him.

In 1965 the track was closed and replaced with the permanent Hockenheim circuit down the just down the road.

Although the sportsbooks have taken away a pivotal point from road dog Oakland, the betting public remains slightly in favor of the new - look Raiders finally meshing on the road and keeping it close at Qualcomm.

Eventual race winner Kimi Raikkonen immediately got past and shot off down the road as Montoya's Williams closed in on the Ferrari.

Mitchell's first 40 + game against the Pellies (17 points in the 4th), his duel with Lebron to close out the Cavs game (11 points in the 4th, including a game - saving driving layup against James), and forcing OT on the road against the Spurs (14 points in the 4th, including three 3s and a driving layup in the last 90 seconds to force extra time) were performances that few players in the league — let alone rookies — have been able to give.

AJ Hinch is going with his closer on the road in a tie game to give the Astros a chance to score again in the 10th off of Not Kenley Jansen.

Both of those numbers have been surpassed as San Antonio closed as 13.5 - point road «dogs in Game 2 and 9 - point home «dogs in Game 3.

An amendment to the Road Traffic Act will make it easier for street races and other closed - road events to happen in EnglRoad Traffic Act will make it easier for street races and other closed - road events to happen in Englroad events to happen in England.

Kenley Jansen is warming up in the bullpen, by the way, so maybe we'll see some closer - on - the - road - in - a-tie-game action here.

The American was training close to Rimini in Italy on Wednesday when a road car collided with his bicycle.

Over the past season the Warriors have closed as underdogs in just five of 98 games, all of which came on the road.