Sentences with phrase «well as diversion»

I created the blog, as an outlet for my creativity, as well as a diversion from the pain.

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They're proposing to get rid of Waste Diversion Ontario — which was created in legislation by the previous Tory government — as well as controversial eco fees on hazardous waste and electronics that are passed on to consumers.

As a result of that diversion from export markets, food price increases in those countries lagged well behind the ascent in world prices.

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.

These (most) People just use it as a diversion to distract people away from how they truely are, and ya know what, it works really well on «fellow Christians;» they stick together like glue, like a heard of stupid sheep and baaaaaa baaaa each other, while they go around and treat honest and truthful «evil heathens» like dog crap on the bottom of their shoe.

I still kept a round of duties, and would not suffer myself to run into any open vices, and so got along very well in time of health and prosperity, but when I was distressed or threatened by sickness, death, or heavy storms of thunder, my religion would not do, and I found there was something wanting, and would begin to repent my going so much to frolics, but when the distress was over, the devil and my own wicked heart, with the solicitations of my associates, and my fondness for young company, were such strong allurements, I would again give way, and thus I got to be very wild and rude, at the same time kept up my rounds of secret prayer and reading; but God, not willing I should destroy myself, still followed me with his calls, and moved with such power upon my conscience, that I could not satisfy myself with my diversions, and in the midst of my mirth sometimes would have such a sense of my lost and undone condition, that I would wish myself from the company, and after it was over, when I went home, would make many promises that I would attend no more on these frolics, and would beg forgiveness for hours and hours; but when I came to have the temptation again, I would give way: no sooner would I hear the music and drink a glass of wine, but I would find my mind elevated and soon proceed to any sort of merriment or diversion, that I thought was not debauched or openly vicious; but when I returned from my carnal mirth I felt as guilty as ever, and could sometimes not close my eyes for some hours after I had gone to my bed.

To this end St Philip worked hard to invent diversions which would keep his charges occupied, especially at what he considered the most dangerous times — the long sultry Roman afternoons, and the period of the pre-Lenten carnival, when Renaissance society gave itself up to a distinctly un-Christian preparation for Lent (and if anyone doubts that Sixteenth Century Rome could be fully as immoral as our own times, let him read the Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini, a great artist, but far from a good man).

Our renewed focus on food waste diversion began when I came into the role of sustainability manager in 2007; as a fourth generation farmer, I, personally, am really passionate about not letting this resource go to waste by putting it to better use.

Sex is Good for Moms Passion serves as a much needed diversion from her unrelenting focus on the baby.

«The Presidency has also failed to offer explanations on the alleged involvement of its officials in various sneaky oil subsidy deals as well as reported diversion of N1.1 trillion worth of crude last year to service APC interests.

«I, therefore, urge my well - wishers and other Nigerians who have expressed concern over the publication to be rest assured that I was not a party to any unwholesome act or diversion of public funds as alleged.

At 11 a.m., Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Albany Police Chief Brendan Cox will announce a major step forward in the implementation of the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Program as well as new police training that advances the Albany Police Department on the progressive edge of policing in New York and the nation, City Hall, 24 Eagle St., Albany.

Bratton added that the issue of sealed arrest records — as well as lax federal gun laws — need to be reexamined when dealing with early - release and diversion programs.

The task force will recommend and implement strategies to ensure proper diversion routes and treatment for people with mental illness or substance abuse within the criminal justice system, as well as before and after contact with the system.

Early stints as an aide in a day school for children and teenagers with severe psychological problems and as a counselor in a drug diversion center provided Bruce with a surprisingly good background for a career in science journalism.

«There are some individual and public health risks with daily dosing of sublingual buprenorphine, such as missed doses and accidental pediatric exposure, as well as the risk of theft or intentional diversion,» said Richard N. Rosenthal, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Medical Director of Addiction Psychiatry, Mount Sinai Behavioral Health System.

For more than a year, American and Russian scientists have been examining problems and possible solutions to the diversion of technologies that can be used for military and civil purposes, as well as guidelines for controlling exports.

But the great leaps forward in CGI don't necessarily make for better movies, and Shrek the Third comes across as a little tired and uncertain, introducing a parade of new characters that seem more like distractions and diversions than significant figures.

As far as family films go, it's a good diversion for the younger set and just enough for the adults to sit through oncAs far as family films go, it's a good diversion for the younger set and just enough for the adults to sit through oncas family films go, it's a good diversion for the younger set and just enough for the adults to sit through once.

The Toy Box Speedway applies that to a kart racer, which works well as a cute diversion as long as you're not expecting too much from it.

This is one of those comedies that works reasonably well as a weeknight diversion until you really stop and think who's involved.

Fans of the stars and people with modest thresholds for entertainment may find it good enough as a momentary diversion, but most others will likely find boredom on many stretches when the jokes fizzle repeatedly.

Still, those encounters — as well as some profanities — play as sideline diversions in a plot that focuses on Burt's mission to get to the flats and let «er rip.

Listening to Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon chat about videogames is so entertaining, and there are funny diversions into other random topics as well.

While it's not in the same ballpark as the best Disney animated films, this light comedy offers brisk diversion and definitely ascends above the low quality of schlocky, direct - to - video sequels.

It took six years until Crowe released another narrative film in We Bought a Zoo, a likable diversion that didn't perform quite as well critically or commercially as 20th Century Fox would have liked for a wide release Christmas week opening.

While Fear, Cruel Intentions, and Best Laid Plans might be OK diversions as thrillers, her two starring roles in comedies (Pleasantville and Election) rank among the very best in the genre within the last ten yeBest Laid Plans might be OK diversions as thrillers, her two starring roles in comedies (Pleasantville and Election) rank among the very best in the genre within the last ten yebest in the genre within the last ten years.

Best Laid Plans is the latest in a long line of thrillers in the late 90s that exist merely as an instrument for filmmakers to try to fool us, creating little more substantial than an enigmatic diversion.

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(Those honors go to «On Her Majesty's Secret Service» because of casting issues and an overdose of inane sexual revolution diversions, as well as «Diamonds Are Forever» because Connery was phoning in his performance and the Bond girls were so terrible.)

Included in the PowerPoint: Macroeconomic Objectives (AS Level) a) Aggregate Demand (AD) and Aggregate Supply (AS) analysis - the shape and determinants of AD and AS curves; AD = C+I+G + (X-M)- the distinction between a movement along and a shift in AD and AS - the interaction of AD and AS and the determination of the level of output, prices and employment b) Inflation - the definition of inflation; degrees of inflation and the measurement of inflation; deflation and disinflation - the distinction between money values and real data - the cause of inflation (cost - push and demand - pull inflation)- the consequences of inflation c) Balance of payments - the components of the balance of payments accounts (using the IMF / OECD definition): current account; capital and financial account; balancing item - meaning of balance of payments equilibrium and disequilibrium - causes of balance of payments disequilibrium in each component of the accounts - consequences of balance of payments disequilibrium on domestic and external economy d) Exchange rates - definitions and measurement of exchange rates - nominal, real, trade - weighted exchange rates - the determination of exchange rates - floating, fixed, managed float - the factors underlying changes in exchange rates - the effects of changing exchange rates on the domestic and external economy using AD, Marshall - Lerner and J curve analysis - depreciation / appreciation - devaluation / revaluation e) The Terms of Trade - the measurement of the terms of trade - causes of the changes in the terms of trade - the impact of changes in the terms of trade f) Principles of Absolute and comparative advantage - the distinction between absolute and comparative advantage - free trade area, customs union, monetary union, full economic union - trade creation and trade diversion - the benefits of free trade, including the trading possibility curve g) Protectionism - the meaning of protectionism in the context of international trade - different methods of protection and their impact, for example, tariffs, import duties and quotas, export subsidies, embargoes, voluntary export restraints (VERs) and excessive administrative burdens («red tape»)- the arguments in favor of protectionism This PowerPoint is best used when using worksheets and activities to help reinforce the ideas talked about.

A level Economics lesson: Patterns of Trade - Trade Creation and Trade diversion For the Edexcel Exam board This PowerPoint could be used as a full lesson and includes attached activities, challenging and thoughtful questions, learning objectives and embedded URL links where appropriate and tasks / information for students to use to learn about issues relating to patterns of trade LEarning objectives ALL To be able to explain how patterns of trade changes MOST To be able to analyse why patterns of trade have changed SOME To be able to evaluate the most influential factor in changes in patterns of trade These resources work well with other popular Economics Resources.

The resolution cited the fact that charter boards accept public money but lack democratic accountability, that charter schools are contributing to increased segregation, that punitive disciplinary policies are disproportionately used in charter schools as well as other practices that violate students» rights, that there is a pattern of fraud of mismanagement in the sector in general, and it then called for opposition to privatization of education, opposed diversion of funding from public schools, called for full funding for quality public education, called for legislation granting parents access to charter school boards and to strengthen oversight, called for charter schools to follow USDOJ and USDOE guidelines on student discipline and to help parents file complaints when those guidelines are violated, opposed efforts to weaken oversight, and called for a moratorium on charter school growth.

But there are other diversions as well: one man talks with them about jazz and women, another opens the door to the world of literature.

We can't replicate the personality and character of those eclectic brick - and - mortar newsstands that are pleasant diversions whenever exploring a city (such as the one in the lead image, which is located in the London Borough of Croydon), but we'll do our best to keep things lively and interesting.

I (can't help but feel that the app is a way - point of a kind, a diversion that will eventually lead back to the browser as that form adapts better to smaller screens.

The Target Zero team provides community and shelter assessments and makes recommendations to provide alternatives to surrendering of one's pet to a shelter (referred to as «managed intake» or «safety net» programs) to assist pet owners and Good Samaritans outside the shelter system, community cat diversion and targeted spay / neuter programs.

Nutritional supplements such as Linatone, Ferritone, Fer - vite are well accepted and may be offered as occasional treats, rewards, or diversions from noxious experiences (such as nail trimming).

You can find tools in the Resources section on this page to help us stop diversion as well as educate pet owners about the importance of purchasing prescription products from the veterinary hospital or practice.

This delightful small guesthouse was newly opened for business as of mid-2017 and is well worth the diversion to reach.

As well as its unique, celebrity - driven mystique, the surrounding area's natural beauty accounts for much of the city's appeal, with countless cultural and recreational diversions along 75 miles of coastlinAs well as its unique, celebrity - driven mystique, the surrounding area's natural beauty accounts for much of the city's appeal, with countless cultural and recreational diversions along 75 miles of coastlinas its unique, celebrity - driven mystique, the surrounding area's natural beauty accounts for much of the city's appeal, with countless cultural and recreational diversions along 75 miles of coastline.

If, despite all these diversions, you wish to explore further afield, you'll find that the neighbourhood is blessed with some of the most idyllic beaches in Bali, as well as a world - class golf course.

Situated in the pedestrian - friendly DIFC — home to global corporations as well as art galleries, shops, restaurants and night clubs — Four Seasons is the perfect pied - à - terre for those with frequent business in the UAE, an ideal base from which to experience Dubai's myriad amusements and diversions, and with its expert concierge team, a great starting point for a first - time visitor to the city.

You can swim, snorkel, windsurf, kayak, bicycle, in - line skate, and partake of other diversions in or near the water, as well as in the mountains and desert.

Each of its five restaurants and bars as well as many of its guestrooms have sweeping views of the surrounding countryside and there is much to offer in the way of diversion and corporate / team activities.

Balian is a beautiful beach area roughly two hours west of Bali's international airport (traffic permitting) and while it's best known as a place to go for riding one of Bali's famous surf breaks, it also makes for a fine diversion for the non-surfing inclined.

At first these are enjoyable diversions, but before long you'll find that your head hurts, but sadly these missions serve as the best way to gain the XP required to unlock the main story missions and faction missions.

Should you get bored with riding your little virtual bike around and crashing into trees, you can take part in Skill Games, a series of levels which not only test your trials skills, but also provide some unusual diversions as well.

These sections aren't quite as good as the rest of the game, but they're still a nice diversion to the main story, and reveal more about Desmond's mysterious past.

After 11 years, VGRT Gaming Podcast, nee «Technical Diversions (TD) Gaming Podcast», has hit the magic 500th episode, with not only former co-host Paul Nowak joining in on the celebration, but 2Old2Play's Derek Nolan and former co-host Dan Quick sending their congrats as well.