Sentences with phrase «shorter than a road»

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His parables frequently end with a «punch line» that presents a challenge to conventional expectation: the scorned Samaritan is the «good» one who proves neighbor to the victim on the Jericho Road; those who come to work late at the harvest are provided the same reward as those who toiled all day; the wayward prodigal son is the one who is feasted; the prayer of a repentant sinner is more acceptable to God than that of a righteous Pharisee.9 Shorter sayings make the same point: A camel could pass through a needle's eye more easily than a person of great wealth can enter into God's inbreaking realm (Mt 19:24).

For a very short time, no more than three years, the road was defined by the journey and the teachings of this Jesus who grew up to be an itinerant evangelist and preacher.

Last memorable event was our short and sweet trip to Ooty, a small hill - station near to Bangalore — about 8 hours of journey by road — but that was more than a month back.

His answers said more to himself than to those asking the questions, Howard's demeanor was of a player who had given all he had to give and yet, watched his team come up short on the road.

Hangeland is into his sixth season at Craven Cottage and is a player who Fulham greatly rely upon at the back but if the American born central defender feels that QPR want him more than his current employers then perhaps a short move to Loftus Road could be a distinct possibility.

A big ask for the Tangerines, who have already beaten Tottenham 3 - 1 at Bloomfield Road this season, but I'd rather back others at a short price than Spurs this weekend.

Gabryszak's road to punishment was shorter than the disciplinary path of former Assemblyman Micah Kellner, who was sanctioned for sexual harassment first in December 2013 as a result of allegations that stretched back to 2009.

I cycle and when I really want to burn a big amount I make sure I definitely turn down the road that will take me the long way, as I know to will be 200 more calories than the short way.

We want to start with shorter road trips around Florida, and then we really want to do a coast to coast road trip (especially focusing on smaller towns rather than big cities).

More than 30 years after they appeared in the 1986 big - screen comedy «Three Amigos,» the two performers are on the road in a freewheeling performance of music and comedy titled «Steve Martin and Martin Short in an Evening You...

«Violence is never an end, but the most effective means of access... [having] no other purpose than to blast away the accumulated debris of habit, to create a breach — in brief, to open up the shortest roads.»

We've heard that the 2008 GT - R will be an inch shorter, an inch lower, and three inches wider than today's G35 coupe, thus putting a much broader footprint on the road.

IT»S NOT A MID-ENGINE CORVETTE, BUT IT»S CLOSE: Saleen's S7 is nothing short of a track - only rocket, a four - wheeled hunk of canned lightning that is more than a little ridiculous for public roads.

Grip in the corners is phenomenal, the suspension feeling short in travel, the whole car much more connected to the surface of the road than either a V8 or DBS.

But as I drove the Tesla on b - roads also, albeit only for a short drive, it felt better to me in corners than does Mercedes, Audi & Bentley, and it makes sense that it would because of the lower center of gravity.

Second gear is shorter than on previous GT Porsches, and if you're concentrating on a challenging road it's difficult initially not to tag the rev limiter, so rampant is the acceleration.

The streamlined, teardrop profile looks like nothing else on the road, and the short front and rear overhangs combine with a long wheelbase (20 inches longer than that of an S - Class) to make for an extremely spacious interior.

Pricing for the distinctive Renault Trafic Formula Edition has been announced at $ 41,990 plus on - road costs for the 103kW short - wheelbase and $ 43,490 for the long - wheelbase — $ 4000 more than the models they're based on.

Like its pricetag — and the IS F — however, the RC F falls slightly short of its two most established German foes on paper and on a challenging road like a racetrack, where there's more than enough grunt to overwhelm even the broad Michelin Pilot Supersports and its dynamic envelope is limited ultimately by its weight.

I drive on not the best secondary roads most the time so other than short wheelbase issues no real complaints.

This ensures that a wheel provides shorter stopping distances and optimal braking force on all surfaces, especially on roads where one side is slipperier than the other.

The 2 - door Leaf NISMO RC has a ground clearance of 2,4 inches, which is 3.9 inches lower than the road going version, weights a total of 2,068 lbs (40 percent less than the standard model) and is also wider (+6.7 inches), longer (+0,8 inches) and with a shorter wheelbase -LRB--3.9 inches) than the standard Leaf.

Older occupants are sure to appreciate this, while new drivers and shorter drivers will appreciate the driving position which is higher than on most hatches and thus gives you a better view of the road ahead.

Its enviable reputation as an off - road warrior is probably due more to the rock - hopping, short - wheelbase model rather than the longer - wheelbase, five - door version tested here.

The double cab, short bed Tundra provided good visibility on the road and felt notably smaller and lighter than the Power Wagon, with precise steering and firm handling.

This 1.5 - mile circuit in the Connecticut countryside is road racing's equivalent of a short - track bullring — albeit with more ups and downs than the stock market.

Our broken roads and larger than life speed breakers post challenges that can turn even short commutes into endurance challenges for these exotics.

The 5 - passenger seating may come up a bit short as well, because these vehicles are seen as people movers more than off - roaders.

The ride height looks to be a fair bit taller than on either the Escape or the EcoSport — as it should be, given the off - roading goals Ford has in mind — and the front and rear overhangs have been rendered appropriately short, for good approach and departure angles.

The Tucson has a longer wheelbase than its rivals yet has one of the shortest turning diameters, which keeps it settled and stable on the open road yet also maneuverable in tight spaces.

Which gives an extra feature to move around off road and also hatch back model, which is shorter than a normal car, gives a very good feature to move around in traffic and tight places.

They're not serious off - roaders, but these tall wagons can scrabble up more challenging obstacles than anything short of a Jeep Wrangler or a Toyota 4Runner.

and ``... she was still using her car, a blue Saxo that she drove in the way an excitable and short - sighted chimpanzee might have done, accelerating when she should be braking, braking when she should be accelerating, going slow in the fast lane, fast in the slow lane, more like someone on an amusement arcade simulator than a real road.»

Jonathan's road from his first published short story in 1978 to being a full - time indie author of more than thirty novels of (mostly) military science fiction.

That spending can mean greater profits down the road, yet it takes a short - term toll on reported earnings and thus can make companies look less profitable than they really are.

The Altimax Arctic scored better than the X-Ice on wet road braking but falls short on ride quality.

And these guys have a short time horizon — 9 times out of 10, they'll agitate for the quick kill, and just grab whatever immediate value is realizable, rather than opting for a much higher intrinsic value down the road.

Next comes very short road trips - no more than a trip around the block.

Lonsdale Road: Although less than a mile and a half away, a short Taxi ride is the best option.

Guests of those hotels in between may have to cross Karon Beach Road, but they are still no more than a short and easy walk away from an idyllic scene straight out of a postcard or travel brochure.

What better way to start your island vacation than a short road trip, capped...

The awarded projects — including 22 utility - scale solar farms, three wind farms and one hydroelectric project — are expected to create more than 3,000 short - and long - term jobs, generate enough clean energy to power more than 430,000 homes and reduce carbon emissions by more than 1.6 million metric tons, the equivalent of taking nearly 340,000 cars off the road.

In short, I've been a greens voter and was considering joining the party — but their view of hanging out on the environmental left and slinging mud rather than recognising the political situation and where they can make practical in - roads is KILLING me.

The road to partnership in a small firm may be shorter than that of a large law firm because there are fewer attorneys and layers of management.

Long road trips require different packing principles than short ones for obvious reasons.

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EARLE3407 Old Dobbin Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 - 1903Home Phone: [phone] Cell Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] position managing legal discovery and document review with opportunity to assist attorneys with civil litigationBAR ADMISSIONAlabama State Bar, 1999LAW - RELATED EXPERIENCELaw Firm, AlabamaResearch Attorney for Special Projects, Mass Torts Department, November 2001 — February 2008 • Managed Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Document Depository (September 2002 to February 2008) o Reviewed more than 1 million pages of evidentiary documents for litigation purposes and for inclusion in electronic databaseso Coordinated document review assignments with attorneys at local depository and at other sites across the USo Retrieved, reviewed and coded documents in Concordance and Summation legal databaseso Prepared memoranda and spreadsheets providing detailed analysis of discovery materials • Aided attorneys and support staff with processing and preparation of personal injury claims and litigationo Conducted legal research and drafted pleadingso Conducted supplementary online research for additional documents and information pertinent to litigationo Assisted with preparation of correspondence to clients and referring attorneyso Contacted clients for additional information needed in case preparation, litigation, and potential settlementso Prepared and input case intakes and referrals into databaseLaw School, AlabamaStudent Intern, Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP), August 1996 — June 1997 • Participated in law school clinical program under third - year law student practice rule (as authorized by Alabama Supreme Court) o Assisted attorneys and advocates in cases involving mentally ill patients confined to state mental health facilitieso Interviewed clients in person (at state facilities) and over the phoneo Worked with clients, attorneys, and social workers to investigate and resolve issues concerning involuntary confinement and treatmento Aided in legal research on an appellate brief submitted to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (ruling granted in favor of our client) Faculty Research Assistant for Library Services, Bounds Law Library, March 1996 — June 1997 • Prepared research and teaching materials for law school faculty; worked 20 hours per week while matriculating 10 - 15 hours per semester) o Investigated copyright issues related to procuring and reproducing texts for academic useo Conducted legal research using WESTLAW, LEXIS and the InternetADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCEManufacturing Company (MC), Montgomery, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant and Cost Analyst, Materials Purchasing Department, April 1999 — September 2001 • Assisted materials buyers in negotiating and preparing commodities contracts between raw materials suppliers and MC for manufacturing plants in the US and Mexicoo Assisted Legal Department at MC's corporate headquarters with coordination and preparation of documents for litigationo Notified and educated suppliers about MC's freight - on - board policy and its corresponding Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions; result was the reduction of freight claims for both the company and its supplierso Prepared contracts and purchase orders for raw materials and capital projects involving plant maintenanceo Solicited price quotations from current vendors and established Excel spreadsheet format which simplified quote submission process and allowed MC to track and compare usage volumes and costs over timeo Prepared and analyzed cost reports used by materials buyers and production planners in purchasing decisions, including cost reductions, materials consolidation, and selection of vendorso Acted as liaison between vendors and the Purchasing, Transportation and Accounting Departments on issues concerning inbound freight, commercial carriers, and payment terms for commodities, resulting in reductions in freight costs and greater payment discounts for raw materialso Established online databases and printed directories for the Purchasing Department, allowing buyers to have easier and faster access to current vendor informationo Completed Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance project, which involved data collection and communication with MC's past, present, and potential materials suppliers and service providersNot - For - Profit Organization, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Combined Federal Campaign, September 1998 — January 1999 • Aided Campaign Director with 1998 Federal Campaigns (CFCs) in City 1 and City 2, which together generated nearly $ 700,000 for more than 1,000 local, national and international charitieso Prepared weekly reports on donations using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel and dBase IVo Wrote script for Talent Showcase at City 1's 1998 CFC Kickoffo Assisted Director with merger of the City 1 and City 2 CFCs in 1999Regional Bank, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Year 2000 (Y2K) Department, March — June 1998 • Worked with Vice President of Corporate Projects on short - term project for the bank's Y2K Departmento Analyzed and processed data on Y2K readiness for all branches of Bank throughout the southeastern USo Organized meetings for personnel of Banko Communicated with vendors of computer hardware, software, and office equipment to request information on Y2K complianceo Prepared compliance files for Federal Reserve auditso Prepared in - house memoranda and reports using Microsoft Word and ExcelRecord / Music Promotion Company, AlabamaRecord Pool Co-Founder; Office Manager, September 1990 — December 1991 • Co-founded record pool to enhance promotion of music in Alabama and the southeastern USo Procured and distributed records from major and independent labels for club, radio and mobile disc jockeyso Coordinated jointly sponsored promotional events with record companies, radio stations and clubso Designed, wrote, and published bi-weekly reports and brochures to inform the music industry of the progress and popularity of music and performers in the region, with specific focus on the Alabama music sceneMajor University, AlabamaGraduate Research Assistant, AUM Department of Marketing, June 1989 — August 1990 • Worked 13 - 20 hours per week as a research assistant to Marketing faculty while carrying a full course load in the MBA programo Analyzed consumer surveys used in academic researcho Assisted Conference Chairperson with coordination for Atlantic Marketing Association (AMA) annual meeting (October 1989) o Co-authored five - year index and classification of AMA Proceedings (published Fall 1991) EDUCATIONLaw School, AlabamaJuris Doctor (JD), 1997 • Scholarshipso Seybourn H. Lynne Scholarship, 1996 - 97o Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship, 1995 - 96o E. W. Godbey Memorial Scholarship, 1994 - 95 • Honorso Who's Who Among American Law School Students, 1996 - 94o Arthur Davis Shores Award, 1997 • Activitieso Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team Manager, 1996 - 97 Southern Regional Competition, Second Place National Competition, Eighth Placeo John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition, Spring 1996o Black Law Students Association Delegate, BLSA National Convention, 1997 Co-Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1996 - 97 Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1995 - 96 BLSA President's Award, 1996 and 1997o American Bar Association, 1996 - 97 Entertainment and Sports Industries Forum Intellectual Property Section Law Student Divisiono LAWS Student Group Leader, 1995 - 96Major University, AlabamaMaster of Business Administration (MBA), 1990Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), 1988 (Major: Marketing — Advertising and Promotion Track) • Honorso Dean's List • Activitieso National Student Advertising Competition Team, 1988 - 90 Seventh District Competition: Third Place, 1990o Marketing Club, 1987 - 90 Vice President — Career Development, 1988 - 89o Public Relations / Advertising (PR / AD) Club, 1988 - 90 Charter Member, 1988 Active in fund - raising and membership driveso Theater Guild, 1988 - 90 Screening Committee, 1989REFERENCESAvailable upon request

(MCT)-- Long - term road trips can require more gear and supplies than short - term excursions, particularly if you are traveling with a family, intend to coordinate your own meal preparations, or wish to pack specialty items for activities like kayaking and mountain biking.