Sentences with phrase «balk at using»

Some people will balk at using Schwab because it's an online bank.

Using student data to assess teachers raises a number of thorny objections, as unions and individual teachers balk at using student test scores alone to drive decisions on teacher effectiveness.

It might sound counterintuitive (some new potty trainers balk at using a toilet other than their own) but the shape of a urinal is designed for men and boys who stand up to urinate.

But some prominent Republicans, namely Senate President Mike Ellis and Education Committee chairman Sen. Luther Olsen, balked at using the report cards as a trigger.

Second, open a web browser and navigate to http://dlinkap (if your device balks at using local name schemes, you can also navigate directly to the device control panel via the IP address 192.168.0.50).

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The dispute began in 2013 after filmmakers looking at the history of «Happy Birthday to You» balked at the $ 1,500 the publisher demanded for the song's use.

Maybe they didn't use it because they thought other brands already balked at it for good reason.

McLoughlin is in the market for an alternative but has so far balked at the high cost of these «dumb» devices.Today he uses an old cheap flip phone, the Samsung Convoy.

David M. Lampton, director of China Studies at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, said it was not surprising for China to balk at the idea of an American company using Hong Kong, and China's own «one country, two systems» policy, as a way around censorship.

Why do we look around us, and see so much need when we venture outside of our cozy bubble of comfort, and balk at the idea of using just a small portion of our resources to minister to those in need?

Congregations that tolerate the use of the terms «humankind» and «Creator God» may well balk at the sudden introduction of «God the Mother.»

No, momoya, it's about out of control insurance costs going ever higher because more and more is mandated to be covered, it's about tax exempt groups being in effect taxed via mandates and indeed mandated to pay things that go directly contrary to their philosophy, it's about disingenuous mumblers on the left talking incoherently about people being «forced» not to use contraception when (a) no one is forcing them to affiliate with the organization balking at the mandate, (b) no one is preventing them from buying contraception on their own dime and (c) no one is preventing them from buying their own health insurance plans, something MANY will have to do when Obamacare kicks in for real.

I have never used coconut oil before, and I almost bought it at the store today to try this recipe, but I balked at the amount of saturated fat.

But when Avery family members balked at the commercial use of the family Island's name, he opted to use the name of the red peppers source and sought a trademark for improving his pepper sauce method.

Many individuals balk at the idea of dunking anything into the toilet, so there is another solution for rinsing dirty diapers... use a Mini Shower!

If your baby balks at new textures, take the spoon away and let him use his fingers.

What if sometimes dad uses a diaper bag he may balk at carrying a feminine diaper bag with a bright floral pattern.

This is for the family looking for an everyday double stroller that delivers in terms of comfort, safety, and ease of use and for the family that will not balk at a higher price point.

Bronx Sen. Jeff Klein (D - Bronx) also said negotiations were «on track» to include his plan to capture a portion of the city's sales tax revenue and use it to fund emergency repairs to the subway system — something the city has so far balked at doing.

Several Democratic senators including Blanche Lincoln (Ark.) and Evan Bayh (Ind.)-- both of whom are up for re-election this fall — have balked at the idea of using the parliamentary tactic of reconciliation to pass elements of the health care plan, and Mary Landrieu (La.) has been critical of the president for not offering more details on the way forward on health care in his speech last night.

This budget distribution added to a disconcerting trend in public genomics funding in which agencies use large - scale centers to produce data, but balk at providing the funds to analyze those data.

just wondering, heard so much about the gelatin that I went out and purchased a little bag of it at the balk barn, she said it is edible, now I was reading an article that said use 1/4 cup of cold water and 2 teaspoons in a cup stir good and dissolve, place in fridge, and just before you are ready to go to bed take it out of the fridge and set it aside, in the morning mix it with some juice and drink it, well my husband says the crystals never really dissolve, so not sure what kinda of gelatin it is, should we be mixing it with warm water, and also on the article it shows like squares of jello, so we were thinking that the mixture we mix at night should be thicker, is it safe to drink the kind from the Balk Barn...balk barn, she said it is edible, now I was reading an article that said use 1/4 cup of cold water and 2 teaspoons in a cup stir good and dissolve, place in fridge, and just before you are ready to go to bed take it out of the fridge and set it aside, in the morning mix it with some juice and drink it, well my husband says the crystals never really dissolve, so not sure what kinda of gelatin it is, should we be mixing it with warm water, and also on the article it shows like squares of jello, so we were thinking that the mixture we mix at night should be thicker, is it safe to drink the kind from the Balk Barn...Balk Barn... thx

I used to balk at browning meats for using in the slow cooker too but over time, I've realized what an incredible difference in flavor it makes.

VIGDIS cushion cover ($ 7.00) I used to balk at the prices of throw pillows until I discovered the method of just buying basic pillows and covering them.

But in others, it was not used at all, and even when some of the students suggested it, the teacher balked.

Governor Brown and the state board were correct in balking at the requirement to use test scores as a measure of student growth in appraising teachers.

Brown and the State Board balked at the stipulation that the state require districts to use standardized test scores as a measure of student academic growth when evaluating teachers.

However, to the dismay of teachers, Governor Cuomo balked at a proposal by legislators to impose a two - year moratorium on the use of Common Core standardized test scores in teacher evaluations, saying, «There is a difference between remedying the system for students and parents and using this situation as yet another excuse to stop the teacher - evaluation process.»

It's not uncommon for her clients to balk at the very notion of using them — and it's easy to understand why.

Many investors, however, are unable or unwilling to use leverage; for example, they may be subject to investment policy guidelines that prohibit borrowing, or they may not have access to low cost credit, or they may balk at the downside risk of a leveraged position.

He advises retailers to educate consumers about the advantages of using these types of dryers, which may encourage those who balk at the cost.

As far as «high quality protein,» this food uses chicken by - product meal and some owners would balk at calling this a «high quality protein» on the grounds that by - products are not as desirable as whole meats or meals.

You might balk at the idea of paying between eight and nine dollars for a pound of food, but remember that you will be using very little food and rehydrating it, so it's actually quite affordable.

They emphasize nutrition in their foods but many people who look at ingredients will balk at the corn and other grains used in them.

Those who may balk at the increased annual fee but can primarily use American Express Travel to book and redeem their points should consider the business version.

Some may balk at this «unnecessary waggle», but I found it quite responsive and easy to use.

He balked at paying, the suit says, after subsequently learning that seller Ralph Esmerian owed money to Sotheby's, and that «The Peaceable Kingdom» was being used as security for Esmerian's debt.

Also, I balk in a big way how people use things like Climategate (where clearly some bad things were going on) as a «blanket» to cast over all Scientists that you (and others here at CE) don't agree with.

Conventional farmers might balk at the idea, but Cline has a gentler solution: He uses thousands of sheep and goats to wander the property and graze, ridding the rows of pesky weeds, and doing so much more quickly than field workers can by hand.

(The Senate bill even eschews any talk of cap - and - trade, though Luntz balked at the Democrats» alternative term --» Global Warming Pollution Reduction and Investment» — because it uses the words «global warming.»)

To boot, many environmentalists distrust market - oriented solutions and balk at the notion of valuing nature strictly for its use to humans.

If you usually just use the pens you steal from the office supply closet, you might balk at spending $ 30 or so.

When a customer balks at a quote for cash - value life, agents will use a technique called blending to substitute (or blend in) convertible term life for a portion of the permanent life policy.

With Project Fi, Google uses a blend of Wi - Fi and the networks of three carriers to keep you covered, and its pay - only - for - what - you - use approach may appeal to smartphone owners who balk at paying for one unused megabyte of data — provided they're using an accepted device.

But if you've balked at having apps that you never use stuck on your iPhone, at least Apple is providing a fix for that.

Lenders are balking at financing the highly leveraged deals used by private opportunity funds.