Sentences with phrase «traditional affair of»

Dinner is often a traditional affair of palm - wrapped cuisine cooked in the earth.

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The findings appear to show that public attitudes about the media are «more complex and nuanced than many traditional studies indicate,» according to the American Press Institute, which conducted the study as part of a collaborative effort with the Associated Press - NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

Despite the logistical, commercial and bureaucratic headaches, the Chapmans remain committed to Markdale, their local team of employees and their traditional way of conducting their affairs.

What a difference from the traditional state of affairs that most growing businesses have been forced to deal with: no money at all for start - ups or companies that were too small or too old or too dependent on their founders or even too needy for cash (that is, unless they happened to fit onto the investment community's shortlist of sexy companies du jour).

It has never been easy to secure the extension of the same technique to the realm of international affairs; and in some respects it is possible that the traditional diplomatic methods (or a continuation of the development they were undergoing already) were more capable of the required flexibility than the legalistic methods which, tended to characterize the more recent types of internationalism.

But Methodist dogmatics had been plagued by the predicament of reconciling contingency in human affairs with the traditional doctrine of God's absolute foreknowledge — a reconciliation that Calvinist necessitarians gleefully declared impossible.

Yet as America increasingly found itself in the forefront of world military and economic affairs, some of the traditional zeal continued to be voiced.

Deconstruction's radical hermeneutics strikes serious blows at certain traditional theories of meaning by showing how unstable an affair language is.

It is evident in his irresponsible treatment of affairs of state: his public corvee of Israel's free men; his extravagant court supported at the expense of the nation; his administrative division of the land in disregard of traditional tribal bounds; and his whole ingrown life in a court that defied the realities of Israel's basic peasant economy and spent its days in the grand style, with feasting, royal processions, and dilettante scholarship in a setting of magnificent architecture, erected by Israel's peasants, and with women enough for all and to spare.

In this passage, especially in the phrase «the nature of human affairs», Smith comes close to the traditional doctrine of original sin.

By breaking down the ethical disapproval of traditional capitalism and actively encouraging a methodical approach to economic affairs, Weber argued that proponents of the Protestant work ethic had played a critical role in shaping the economic and social history of Western Europe.

The study of the traditional arts ought to epitomize and vivify the general esthetic goals that apply to all the affairs of life.

I have a bit of a love / hate affair with the traditional Korean kimchi, mostly because it delivers such a walloping punch of sour and hot and pungent all at once... this sounds like it would be much more my speed (especially because I'm just OBSESSED with persimmon).

Making any kind of traditional Russian Crepes isn't a quick affair.

It is widely held that this traditional meeting of the heads of government and state provides the Prime Minister with the chance to reflect on events, to consult and seek advice on affairs of state with the absolute knowledge of confidentiality.

«You can call us whistle blowers; we are just giving the President hint that there are some elements within his government who are skimming and meddling in the chieftaincy affairs of the Ga state Traditional Council,» Nii Amugi Tackie - Yarboi said.

The «traditional» (broadcast - era) way to respond to the speech was quite limited — a few talking heads and politicos would take to the airwaves, while advocates would spew out press releases and statements in the hopes of ending up in the next day's coverage of the affair.

The launch ceremony was under the auspices of the Tourism Ministry, in partnership with the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Traditional Affairs, the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council, the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs and the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD).

Some of the contributions APRM had made to Ghana's development is opening up the political space for citizens» participation, good governance and the passage of a number of legislations including the national gender policy and the establishment of the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Traditional Affairs, and SADA.

«So, for me, before September 11th, I was already reaching for a different philosophy in international relations from a traditional one that has held sway since the treaty of Westphalia in 1648; namely that a country's internal affairs are for it and you don't interfere unless it threatens you, or breaches a treaty, or triggers an obligation of alliance.»

«Whether through traditional lobbying or more outward - facing public affairs tactics, a broad coalition of business leaders, nonprofits, clergy, labor unions and elected officials did its part to push Albany for an extension.

He said the party had already made history by making Dr Danaah the Minister of Chieftaincy and Traditional Affairs and would further add on to the feat by supporting him to become the first physically challenged MP across Africa.

Meanwhile, the Minister for Chieftaincy and Traditional Affairs, Henry Seidu Danaa, is urging persons concerned about Chiefs endorsing presidential aspirants despite the act being unlawful, to report to them to their respective Regional House of Chiefs to have the issues addressed.

Sensing how seriously the propensity of hate speeches could plunge Ghana into security crisis, some concerned Ghanaians are calling on the noble institutions like the Professor John S. Nabila - led National House of Chiefs, and the Ministry for Chieftaincy and Traditional Affairs, to caution chiefs against inciting their subjects to violence, as means of airing their grievances.

«All Traditional Rulers in the state have been directed to submit names of 10 able - bodied youths from their community to the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs from Tuesday 10th to Wednesday 11th May 2016.

Technological innovations have dropped the price of wind and solar in some markets to be not only competitive with traditional fossil fuel power generation, but sometimes less expensive, said Malcolm Woolf, senior vice president of policy and government affairs for Advanced Energy Economy.

Whether you're hosting a city - chic affair or a traditional ballroom celebration, this timeless design would fit the dress code at any type of wedding.

Whilst christmas with my family is a relaxed, laid - back affair with the opening of presents in the morning followed by our traditional English midday roast meal, an afternoon snooze and trip to the beach thrown somewhere into the mix — the inner fashionista in me still wants to look stylish on christmas day.

Founded in 1996 and with more than 77 million members to date, Adult Friend Finder is one of the most established and most popular dating websites for finding swingers, threesomes, hookups, affairs, and even traditional dates and partners.

Whereas those dating in some cities (generally in the North of England) still prefer a traditional «drinks or dinner» affair, many others are choosing to explore local cultural activities, like museums, art galleries, cinemas and theatres.

Her band mates fill the traditional Afterschool Special roles of victim (Lori Petty, of a car), victim (Shelly Cole, of rape), and addict (Drea de Matteo, of bad men, bad liquor, and snort), and a rare she - October, he - July love affair blossoms between Jacki and the robotic Animal («Buffy the Vampire Slayer's» Marc Blucas)-- his character probably so named in the manner that tall men are dubbed «shorty» and fat men «slim.»

Sophie Barthes has directed Mia Wasikowska in a traditional adaptation about the unhappily married woman who has a series of affairs to escape her discontent with every day provincial life, while Anne Fontaine's «Gemma Bovary» sees Gemma Arterton in a modern twist on the same tale.

A chance encounter on the street with a beautiful and mysterious French woman leads him into a life - altering affair in which he learns that love and marriage are not necessarily the same thing as his Jewish - American sexual angst meets French practicality in the traditional cinq a sept, or 5 to 7 of the title, the time French married couples spend apart from each other and with their lovers.

The films saving grace should have been the unique aspect of telling the story from an Indian viewpoint, but we learn very little about the Indian culture, save for the facts that the parents are traditional, the women are expected to cook, and that weddings are a big affair.

But traditional approaches to involve a greater variety of people in school affairs — sending notices home, making phone calls — are not always effective.

Ku Kahakalau, the principal at Kanu o ka «Aina, a Big Island charter school, noted that a study last year paid for by the state Office of Hawaiian Affairs found that Native Hawaiian students in charter schools did better than Native Hawaiian students in traditional schools.

Myrna Castrejón, senior vice president over government affairs at the California Charter Schools Association, said facilities remains one of the areas where there is significant disparity between traditional schools and charters.

However, with this being the state of affairs in the traditional computing scene, putting the entire blame on Windows 8 alone would be a bit harsh.

When I reread Decades, an international bestseller for me in hardcover (Simon & Schuster) and paperback (NAL), I still liked the structure and the story — a traditional marriage torn apart by an adulterous affair and the women who must confront the cultural convulsions of the mid-Twentieth Century.

The Department of Veterans Affairs does not make loans, but guaranties the VA mortgage loans that traditional lenders make.

Fewer homeowners are underwater and many of the HARP 3 - hopeful can now refinance using a «traditional» refinance program via Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, or via the FHA or Department of Veterans Affairs.

Listen in as Marcie and Lovey visit with Marsha Gilford, Regional Corporate Affairs Director for the Southwest Region of the Kroger Company, the largest traditional grocery retailer in the United States.

Traditional costume, tribal art, and fierce - looking face masks, make encounters with indigenous local groups an enthralling affair on luxury tours of Papua New Guinea with guided walks and celebratory displays unwrapping more of the country's fascinating culture.

It is a very private affair and the couple wears only the simplest of traditional Balinese clothes.

From romantic beach and rainforest nuptials, quaint beach side chapels, to traditional church affairs, couples continue to choose Port Douglas Queensland Australia as their wedding destination of choice not only for the premium scenic surroundings the region has to offer but the high level of service provided by local Port Douglas wedding planners, celebrants, photographers, florists, musicians, and hotel and resort staff ready and happy to cater to your every whim.

While the charging station and console stand are a fairly standard affair and will be sold separately, Sony's decision to ship the console with a earbud - style mono chat device instead of more traditional headset may come as a surprise.

As was hinted at in the reveal on Gameloft's blog, Brothers in Arms 3 isn't a traditional shooter but more of an on - rails affair, though not a strictly guided one.

If you aren't an old - school Dungeons and Dragons veteran or haven't tried newer titles such as Etrian Odyssey, Dungeon RPGs are a single - player affair where the player creates a traditional six - player party of various adventurers, spanning numerous classes, to trek inside dungeons on quests and journey to find treasure.

Traditional Shin Megami Tensei: Persona games are typically lengthy, deliberate affairs, but that's all changing with Persona 4: Arena — a fighting game of all things.

It's a puzzle platformer affair, only rather than your traditional platforming mascot you solve said conundrums and explore the gameworld with the mechanics of a slithering reptile.