Sentences with phrase «intriguing concept in»

The most intriguing concept in our mental modes are the «leaps of abstraction» we make in our daily lives.

We get alternate versions of characters as well and find some intriguing concepts in this good collection.

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The concept of using online communities to solve problems for big companies is intriguing — the wisdom of crowds has been tapped at a low cost in a variety of industries and has proved surprisingly accurate.

In his chapter on «consuming the fixture,» Greider cites intriguing examples of firms and individuals who have put the concept of reusability to creative use.

That scenario was just an intriguing concept, like time travel, until it happened in a game he was working in San Diego last season.

The concepts of portion control and shorter intense workouts really made the difference, these principles also intrigued me, so I started to learn from more people like Bill Phillips, the guys in the trenches that were applying principles that worked in helping transform peoples lives.

Jürgen Klopp himself presents a rather intriguing prospect too, he is very much focussed on the concept of team building, and a collective ethos and spirit, in which the sum of the parts is greater than the value of the individual parts themselves — maybe Klopp will go some way to healing the hurt left from Suarez's departure, as he himself is also immensely popular amongst the fans, but his players will certainly have a key role in that becoming a reality, as ultimately it is performances on the pitch that mean the most to the fans.

I am intrigued by the idea that there are many other ways to betray a loved one (a concept we address in The New I Do)-- denying sex, indifference, emotional neglect, contempt, lack of respect, years of refusal of intimacy, as Mating in Captivity author Ester Perel points out.

The book offers an in - depth exploration of the history of a number of mathematical concepts that Banerjee and Darling find intriguing.

It's an intriguing concept, muses evolutionary biologist Joan Strassmann of Rice University in Houston, Texas, but she says it's an open question whether this cheating will be common in nature, in part because cheaters might not easily find their way into other colonies.

Still, in my view it would have been far better if the authors had presented their study as a «proof of concept» with some intriguing speculative results, rather than making the exaggerated (and insufficiently caveated) claims made in the paper, and more especially the press release.

But as the teachers I practiced with planted little «nuggets» of philosophy in my head, I became more intrigued with the concept of yoga off the mat.

Such an intriguing concept, too — baking in the microwave.

In recent years, a new and intriguing concept has emerged in the prevention and treatment of chronic illness: the health coach.&raquIn recent years, a new and intriguing concept has emerged in the prevention and treatment of chronic illness: the health coach.&raquin the prevention and treatment of chronic illness: the health coach.»

«In the course of doing those studies, I became aware that not all bacteria are bad and became intrigued in this whole concept of probiotics... My first post-graduate job was in the area of developing probiotics for infant nutritioIn the course of doing those studies, I became aware that not all bacteria are bad and became intrigued in this whole concept of probiotics... My first post-graduate job was in the area of developing probiotics for infant nutritioin this whole concept of probiotics... My first post-graduate job was in the area of developing probiotics for infant nutritioin the area of developing probiotics for infant nutrition.

Adhering to these traditional concepts the US Department of Agriculture has concluded that diets, which reduce calories, will result in effective weight loss independent of the macronutrient composition, which is considered less important, even irrelevant.14 In contrast with these views, the majority of ad - libitum studies demonstrate that subjects who follow a low - carbohydrate diet lose more weight during the first 3 — 6 months compared with those who follow balanced diets.15, 16, 17 One hypothesis is that the use of energy from proteins in VLCKD is an «expensive» process for the body and so can lead to a «waste of calories», and therefore increased weight loss compared with other «less - expensive» diets.13, 18, 19 The average human body requires 60 — 65 g of glucose per day, and during the first phase of a diet very low in carbohydrates this is partially (16 %) obtained from glycerol, with the major part derived via gluconeogenesis from proteins of either dietary or tissue origin.12 The energy cost of gluconeogenesis has been confirmed in several studies7 and it has been calculated at ∼ 400 — 600 Kcal / day (due to both endogenous and food source proteins.18 Despite this, there is no direct experimental evidence to support this intriguing hypothesis; on the contrary, a recent study reported that there were no changes in resting energy expenditure after a VLCKD.20 A simpler, perhaps more likely, explanation for improved weight loss is a possible appetite - suppressant action of ketosiin effective weight loss independent of the macronutrient composition, which is considered less important, even irrelevant.14 In contrast with these views, the majority of ad - libitum studies demonstrate that subjects who follow a low - carbohydrate diet lose more weight during the first 3 — 6 months compared with those who follow balanced diets.15, 16, 17 One hypothesis is that the use of energy from proteins in VLCKD is an «expensive» process for the body and so can lead to a «waste of calories», and therefore increased weight loss compared with other «less - expensive» diets.13, 18, 19 The average human body requires 60 — 65 g of glucose per day, and during the first phase of a diet very low in carbohydrates this is partially (16 %) obtained from glycerol, with the major part derived via gluconeogenesis from proteins of either dietary or tissue origin.12 The energy cost of gluconeogenesis has been confirmed in several studies7 and it has been calculated at ∼ 400 — 600 Kcal / day (due to both endogenous and food source proteins.18 Despite this, there is no direct experimental evidence to support this intriguing hypothesis; on the contrary, a recent study reported that there were no changes in resting energy expenditure after a VLCKD.20 A simpler, perhaps more likely, explanation for improved weight loss is a possible appetite - suppressant action of ketosiIn contrast with these views, the majority of ad - libitum studies demonstrate that subjects who follow a low - carbohydrate diet lose more weight during the first 3 — 6 months compared with those who follow balanced diets.15, 16, 17 One hypothesis is that the use of energy from proteins in VLCKD is an «expensive» process for the body and so can lead to a «waste of calories», and therefore increased weight loss compared with other «less - expensive» diets.13, 18, 19 The average human body requires 60 — 65 g of glucose per day, and during the first phase of a diet very low in carbohydrates this is partially (16 %) obtained from glycerol, with the major part derived via gluconeogenesis from proteins of either dietary or tissue origin.12 The energy cost of gluconeogenesis has been confirmed in several studies7 and it has been calculated at ∼ 400 — 600 Kcal / day (due to both endogenous and food source proteins.18 Despite this, there is no direct experimental evidence to support this intriguing hypothesis; on the contrary, a recent study reported that there were no changes in resting energy expenditure after a VLCKD.20 A simpler, perhaps more likely, explanation for improved weight loss is a possible appetite - suppressant action of ketosiin VLCKD is an «expensive» process for the body and so can lead to a «waste of calories», and therefore increased weight loss compared with other «less - expensive» diets.13, 18, 19 The average human body requires 60 — 65 g of glucose per day, and during the first phase of a diet very low in carbohydrates this is partially (16 %) obtained from glycerol, with the major part derived via gluconeogenesis from proteins of either dietary or tissue origin.12 The energy cost of gluconeogenesis has been confirmed in several studies7 and it has been calculated at ∼ 400 — 600 Kcal / day (due to both endogenous and food source proteins.18 Despite this, there is no direct experimental evidence to support this intriguing hypothesis; on the contrary, a recent study reported that there were no changes in resting energy expenditure after a VLCKD.20 A simpler, perhaps more likely, explanation for improved weight loss is a possible appetite - suppressant action of ketosiin carbohydrates this is partially (16 %) obtained from glycerol, with the major part derived via gluconeogenesis from proteins of either dietary or tissue origin.12 The energy cost of gluconeogenesis has been confirmed in several studies7 and it has been calculated at ∼ 400 — 600 Kcal / day (due to both endogenous and food source proteins.18 Despite this, there is no direct experimental evidence to support this intriguing hypothesis; on the contrary, a recent study reported that there were no changes in resting energy expenditure after a VLCKD.20 A simpler, perhaps more likely, explanation for improved weight loss is a possible appetite - suppressant action of ketosiin several studies7 and it has been calculated at ∼ 400 — 600 Kcal / day (due to both endogenous and food source proteins.18 Despite this, there is no direct experimental evidence to support this intriguing hypothesis; on the contrary, a recent study reported that there were no changes in resting energy expenditure after a VLCKD.20 A simpler, perhaps more likely, explanation for improved weight loss is a possible appetite - suppressant action of ketosiin resting energy expenditure after a VLCKD.20 A simpler, perhaps more likely, explanation for improved weight loss is a possible appetite - suppressant action of ketosis.

I've always been intrigued by the concept of No Spend November, but if we're being super real, there's not even a snowball's chance in hell that I'm missing out on the fabulous Black Friday clothing sales during my favorite season.

It may not be especially unique, even in concept, and its scripted interpretation may be a mess of contrivances and fat around the edges, but this story is a thoroughly intriguing one, which juggles epic sweep with rich intimacy as a study on the man behind Christ's crucifixion's coming to embrace the sacred man he killed through a guilt which drives him into dangerous circumstances, thus, there is a rewarding potential that would have been lost if it wasn't for Henry Koster.

When the game is through, highlights in the script, acting and charm behind slightly intriguing subject matter are enough to bring the final product to the brink of decency, but this effort is far from that threshold, as underdeveloped, unlikable characters, aimlessly unfocused dragging and a cold directorial atmosphere behind a paper - thin story concept leave «Zero Charisma» to slip into mediocrity as a forgettable, under - inspired misfire.

As if it's not enough that the characters are kind of unlikable in certain areas, this narrative that does little outside of simply meditate upon the questionable leads is pretty thin, and that really undercuts much momentum, to where natural shortcomings play an instrumental role in bringing the final product to mediocrity, and yet, I won't go so far as to say that this film's story concept is completely juiceless, as its portrayal of a nerdy manchild's lifestyle is pretty realistic, if not genuine, and therefore kind of intriguing.

Directed by Charlie McDowell (son of Malcolm McDowell & Mary Steenburgen in his debut feature) and inspired by the early Spike Jonze / Charlie Kaufman collaborations, «The One I Love» explores relationship dysfunction through an intriguing, high - concept premise (that we can't really discuss here).

While The Discovery plays in many ways like a more effective version of the concept - choked Brit Marling / Zal Batmanglij movies, the cult scenes feel underdeveloped next to their film The Sound of My Voice, an intriguing but ragged thread left dangling as The Discovery turns towards more concrete, backstory - driven explanations for its characters» obsessions.

Some intriguing ideas are stranded by an overarching concept that severely strains credibility in this low - budget drama that takes place in a small town in northern California, where an exiled Afghan journalist (Dominic Rains) gets a job as a freelance crime reporter and settles with a local police officer (Melissa Leo)-- the mother of a friend — allowing him to experience firsthand the town's surprisingly extensive web of corruption and violence.

Frequency's concept was mildly intriguing in theaters, and it's mildly intriguing now, even with an extra layer or two of mushy TV - style goop on top of the story's basic hokeyness.

With better production value and more talented actors, Alex & Emma would have had a chance to be much better, as the high - concept story lends well to intriguing developments in both stories (reportedly based on the creation of Dostoyevsky's «The Gambler»), the fictionalized and the «real - life.»

Knowing the critical consensus going in didn't hurt me, because as I mentioned before, this sort of concept intrigues me, even in subpar films.

Any newcomers intrigued by the Ace Attorney concept should definitely play the original Phoenix Wright trilogy first since Apollo Justice is uneven in tone and quality, but it's still a worthwhile entry and this remaster is both competent and fairly priced.

Christ Church — Saint James (2011) is an intriguing avant - garde film that illustrates, among many topics, an interest in the concept of superimposition, which was the title of a recent exhibition with fellow Loop Collective member Dan Browne at IMA Gallery in Toronto.

The script, from Ponicsan and Linklater, toys with the intriguing concept of men who believe in the institution but take issue with the government in control of it but any profundity is lost in half - speak, surrounded by hackneyed, stagey dialogue and unfunny comedy.

What You Need To Know: Brimful of ambition, the intriguing concept of making two interlocking but distinct films out of a single relationship drama is certainly novel and the fact that it has overcome potential distribution difficulties, and tricky marketing conundrums to get made at all is a clear signal that someone up there has great faith in the scripts, and in first - time writer / director Ned Benson.

It has one of the more intriguing sci - fi concepts in quite a while so this just might be something cool even though it's directed by the dude who did Terminator 3...

The concept of energy - based aliens in Darkest Hour is intriguing enough, if only because of all the questions it raises about how these creatures» abilities work (ex: Are there only certain forms of kinetic energy they can absorb?).

Myriad Pictures is pre-selling the title in Cannes this week, where the concept piece intrigued buyers at the European Film Market.

The concept of transformation is something that I find intriguing, especially in dramatic ways.

But even if you don't think basing a feature film on a popular saying is a shaky proposition, The Cobbler severely underwhelms because it totally fails to capitalize on its high - concept premise in an intriguing way.

The core concept, which follows a young man who seems entirely unlikely to participate in an illegal narcotics ring as he does just that, is intriguing, and the movie's central character, anchored by a really fine performance from the lead actor, becomes a fascinating collection of paradoxes.

And beyond the nifty concept of frantically covering the ground and walls with ink (while «splatting» foes that get in your way), there are some intriguing ideas at work in Splatoon's four - on - four multiplayer modes.

Director Jeff Baena's previous work, Life After Beth, achieved more in concept than execution, but without the intriguing premise, his sophomore film came out feeling more like a Joe Swanberg production.

Frustratingly, it's still nowhere near completion after all this time — The Last Guardian has been announced and released in the time BG&E 2's been in development — but it sports a new and intriguing concept and finally answers the incessant cries from fans for it to be completed.

Specifically, it's remarkable in that it takes an intriguing and ripe concept and does almost nothing with it.

With George Clooney starring as the charismatic financial guide and Julia Roberts starring as the producer, this film could bring in adult audiences who are intrigued by the great concept.

It's the concept of remaking the original and classic 1998 Metal Gear Solid and its beautifully designed Shadow Moses base in Ground Zeroes» open - world style that most intrigues designer Kojima.

There's a richness in his concepts that foster an intriguing point of view on the modern American family.

The engineers at Jeep love to stoke customer imagination every year with a series of concept models revealed for the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, but this year the company is promising a seriously intriguing model.

The new sweeping LED indicators with xenon projectors and three jewel - like LED lighting units in each lighting unit are most intriguing - a unique concept car touch that speaks volume's about Citroen's ability to get the details right when it really matters.

While more intriguing in apperance than the Teatro for Dayz, it's equally likely to cause consternation for petrolheads, as IDS is an autonomous driving concept.

Infiniti brought one of the most intriguing concept cars to the Detroit Auto Show this year, in part because it was one of the only actual concepts revealed, but also because it's a beautifully sculpted package that finds a tricky balance of design and new engineering.

German automaker Porsche has also penciled in the 911 Cabriolet for the festivities, while Lexus will be on - hand to display the intriguing and mysterious LF - LC 2 +2 sports coupe concept.

After confirming its new concept in January, using a teaser image and a brief press release, Kia has now released all the information on the exciting and intriguing Trail» ster.

Child 44 came out three years ago this month, and I remember taking the galleys home, intrigued by the concept (a serial killer in Stalinist Russia) but not expecting anything else about the book to be out of the common way.