Community penalties were not a soft touch and were an effective deterrent to young offenders, he said.
"Caress" is a word that comes easily to Mr. Ackermann, who relies almost exclusively on sensual fabrics with a soft touch, like silk and leather.
The incoming administration was almost certainly consulted about Mr Bush's rescue, and Mr Obama has already made it clear that he will not be a soft touch for Detroit.
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The government also suspects (with reason) that too many local government negotiators, like the feeble characters who thought they had cut a deal with the firemen, would prove to be a soft touch for determined unions.
Superior ergonomics including cut out shoulders and a soft touch lower cabinet ensures the profile of the pad fits all hand shapes and makes it more comfortable to hold during extended gameplay, meaning there is no excuse for defeat.
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The review of "every single one of our systems: housing, health, benefits", was being led by immigration minister Mark Harper, he said, and would "make sure that we are not a soft touch for those who want to come here".
"We want to make sure that when people look at the access to our benefits and our public services that no one thinks we are a soft touch in this country, " he said, adding that ministers were "taking action to make sure that won't be the case".
Like so many other items in the company's lineup, the Arc has a soft-touch back, adorned with a diamond pattern of criss-crossed lines.
The back has a soft-touch finish, and arcs out in a "pillow-like" fashion similar to the 8X.
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The lightweight device features an ergonomic form with a soft-touch back that's comfortable to hold for hours.
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The new legislation being prepared in Britain will convince people that the UK is no longer a "soft touch".
For marathon gaming sessions, a soft-touch rubberized wrist pad cradles the palm and significantly reduces hand fatigue and wrist strain.
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The surface is super slick (AKA super fingerprint friendly), though the base of the laptop utilizes a soft-touch, non-slip surface that's nice to handle.
Both the iLoud and iLoud Mini sport a soft-touch rubber-esque coating on the top and bottom that we've seen in other Bluetooth audio units.
As you can see in those press shots, it has the same look and feel, too, including a soft-touch finish and a relatively cushy keyboard.
The UK must not be a "soft touch" for migrants, including those looking to come from Bulgaria and Romania in the future, minister Mark Harper has said.
The ProBook 430, 440, 455 and 470 range in size from 13.3 inches to 17.3, and are made of aluminum, with spill-resistant keyboards and a soft-touch paint job.
Flip it over, and you'll find a back that also shares a lot with its E Ink brethren, with a soft-touch feel that's carved out to help you grip the thing.
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Sadly there weren't any working models on hand, but we were able to get a good idea of what the aluminum chassis (covered in a soft-touch rubberized paint, of course) will look and feel like.
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It's an incredibly sleek and solidly built device that won't leave us worried about durability, since it consists of aluminum on the sides and a soft-touch polycarbonate on the back that is quite similar to the material used on the 8X. (Unfortunately, it's also a fingerprint magnet.) Gorilla Glass 2 graces the display with the promise of preventing that beautiful screen from getting scuffed.
There's also a taller soft-touch palm grip for claw-style gamers to better align their wrists.
The build is a bit plasticky, but the rear plate does have a nice soft-touch finish that keeps it from feeling exceedingly cheap.
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Starting at the back, the removable battery cover has a matte, almost soft-touch finish, save for a plastic section surrounding the camera lens and LED flash.
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Design-wise, both have a rubbery, soft-touch finish, similar to what you'll find on the Windows 8 tablet we saw earlier.
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The backside has a rubbery, soft-touch finish that's easy to press your fingers up against. (It also hides fingerprints and looks good, to boot, so that's a plus.) Additionally, there's some slight beveling on the front side of the device around the display -- just enough that there's a little groove where you can rest your thumbs.
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