Sentences with phrase «is less than ideal at»

Critics of solar power charge that conditions for optimal solar energy production are rare and that even then, the conversion of solar energy is less than ideal at about 15 percent efficiency.

But $ 2M for 2 years is less than ideal at 0 return

Not exact matches

Also less than ideal is that Sling TV users can only access content on one device at a time.

Social Security is funded at levels that are less than ideal.

What is less clear to me is why complementarians like Keller insist that that 1 Timothy 2:12 is a part of biblical womanhood, but Acts 2 is not; why the presence of twelve male disciples implies restrictions on female leadership, but the presence of the apostle Junia is inconsequential; why the Greco - Roman household codes represent God's ideal familial structure for husbands and wives, but not for slaves and masters; why the apostle Paul's instructions to Timothy about Ephesian women teaching in the church are universally applicable, but his instructions to Corinthian women regarding head coverings are culturally conditioned (even though Paul uses the same line of argumentation — appealing the creation narrative — to support both); why the poetry of Proverbs 31 is often applied prescriptively and other poetry is not; why Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob represent the supremecy of male leadership while Deborah and Huldah and Miriam are mere exceptions to the rule; why «wives submit to your husbands» carries more weight than «submit one to another»; why the laws of the Old Testament are treated as irrelevant in one moment, but important enough to display in public courthouses and schools the next; why a feminist reading of the text represents a capitulation to culture but a reading that turns an ancient Near Eastern text into an apologetic for the post-Industrial Revolution nuclear family is not; why the curse of Genesis 3 has the final word on gender relationships rather than the new creation that began at the resurrection.

At this point my larger concern is less with that emergency pastoral group (because it sounds as if, as I would have initially suspected, several of the people involved were not guilty of anything other than trying to do their best in a less than ideal situation) than I am with the follow - up afterwards.

Unless you want to see horrific crashes right at the start of a race that's obviously less than ideal, so, starting from this weekend, the FIA has made some changes to make the lights easier to see for everyone.

As video shows of fans at the Keg & Barrel in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the ending of the Portugal - United States match was less than ideal for fans of the USA.

His passing ability and first touch would be ideal at Barcelona, and he would be available for less than his true value.

He noted that it was unfortunate as less - than - ideal wind direction can hamper braking performance at the hairpin, the fiercest braking zone on the circuit.

For starters, in the PB Book of Coaching Ideals, his starting point is, overall, less than ideal.1 And specifically, its various manifestations have cost Texas in the win column at times - in particular, as HornBrain notes, against the very best competition.

A trip to struggling West Ham is up next, less than 72 hours after the whistle goes at Anfield, and in an ideal world, Jürgen Klopp could afford to rest some of his starters, but with Sadio Mané and Adam Lallana out for a few more weeks, options are limited.

Starting a pair of U23 players at this point in the season is less than ideal.

If your child is playing or practicing in less than ideal weather conditions, you need to be aware of the possible hazards and have a plan worked out ahead of time to avoid the kind of potentially dangerous situation that developed at the lacrosse game.

Joe Vargas, a professor of botany and plant pathology at Michigan State University in East Lansing, is among those who think that the remainder of the Bears» season could be less than ideal.

This conversion is ideal for working moms who pump at lunchtime or while driving — much less expensive than buying hands - free equipment.

Phil and Teds airlight baby carrier is unbelievably compact and is the ideal baby carrier for travelling, This Phil and Teds baby carrier is lightweight at less than 0.88 lbs (14oz), and the airlight baby carrier packs down to the size of a water bottle, perfect for your handbag, car or suitcase.

Overall, one month is the ideal age since it has multiple benefits viz. the umbilical cord stub has fallen and navel has dried, the skin is less sensitive than birth, the skin has better airtightness and the baby at this age can be more responsive towards touch.

I think that's a really good point — employers who behave badly over parental leave are actually putting babies at risk, because sleep - deprived new parents make less - than - ideal judgement calls.

«Although HPV vaccine has been around for more than a decade, the uptake of the vaccine has been less than ideal in many places, including in high - resource countries such as the United States,» said Silvina Arrossi, PhD, co-chair of the Expert Panel that developed the guideline and an official and researcher at the Instituto Nacional del Cancer in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

A recent paper submitted to the Astrophysical Journal by Sarah Ballard, an exoplanet astronomer at MIT, estimated that TESS may find as many as 1000 planets orbiting red dwarfs and around 15 of these may be less than twice the size of the Earth and orbit within the habitable zone; ideal candidates for a JWST observation.

It could be the almost car accident you got into on your way to work, the three jobs you're trying to juggle, your kids screaming at you in the background, the marathon you're training for or the relationship with your partner that has become less than ideal... Our bodies don't know the difference.

Whether an hours - long meeting is thrown on the calendar last minute, a business trip is cancelled, or yet another quick - turn project arises, less than ideal situations happen at even the dreamiest jobs.

At 20 I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), and what started as a simple aim to remove processed foods and assist my less - than - ideal health soon became a devotion to learning all that I could.

I can confirm that a strict fruitarian diet can certainly lead to low protein levels... as a strict fruitarian for a number of years (2 - 3 I estimate, but actually 5 if i count the time i ate minimal amounts of salad materials as well...), I had blood tests done at the end of this time and indeed my protein levels were low... Total protein was at 6.5 when the ideal is supposedly 7.5... And apart from this, my sports performance as judged by my teachers, was suffering (though I did not feel this in my own body — I was used to performing at that level and felt it as normal for me... and i was newer to the sport than a lot of them... i had great, better than most endurance... which was very satisfying... but apparently I just did not have the physical strength that others with less endurance may have had...) something which immediately improved as I added more protein to my diet....

Given I have done less intermittent fasting it means I am about 20 lbs heavier than I was in 2014 when I was 124 lbs at 5» 6» which was an ideal weight.

The ideal hypertrophy range is training at 60 to 80 % of one - rep max, a weight at which you should be able to do 6 to 12 reps. Studies also show that lifting lighter, at less than 60 % of one - rep max can also build muscle if you train the muscles to near failure.

Wishlist shopping is a new concept that I'm trying out at a time in my life when I've got less cash than is ideal.

Less bulky than a day - bag, but more practical than a clutch, the loop - strapped wristlet is ideal for big parties, at which you're often standing.

We had to stop along the way to snap shots on these lava rock walls (which proved to be super uncomfortable and sharp, hence the kind of less - than - ideal pose)-- though I couldn't last long, it was at least an opportunity to showcase these Sole Society sandals that I've been wearing tons and my go - to summer dress from Joe Fresh!

But at least the radiant Blanchett makes Charlotte's individual journey from lovelorn lady to independent woman believable and involving, and that's ultimately what counts the most — even if the destination is less than ideal.

Arguably Bill Murray's greatest starring role, his Zissou is a taciturn bastard with a heart of gold, the unswerving adoration he receives from his rag - tag crew an affirmation that, during the run time of the movie, we're seeing him at a less - than - ideal time in his life.

But just at fault, if not more, is Rock, who fashioned a less - than - ideal project for himself.

There could be licensing issues at play but the fact that the character roster pales in comparison to previous games means that fans will almost definitely be disappointed in the less than ideal collection featured here.

Gamification is the ideal tool that uses game theory to maximize business outcomes with less expenses than incentives yet more effective at increasing productivity.

And unlike some advanced degrees, the remuneration that awaits you at the end of this process is sometimes less than ideal (and sometimes less than you made before you started the program),» said James Stiles, associate dean for degree programs.

It's an assembly line design that crowds teachers and students into a single room that's less than ideal for engaging in multiple activities at the same time.

Toyota has billed this project as a supercar killer, and although the C - HR R - Tuned would be less than ideal for daily driving, it proved its point at the track.

At first sight, Route A896 through the Scottish Highlands would appear to be less than ideal for test driving a supercar with a top speed of 201 miles per hour.

The NX 300 is still a little brittle at lower speeds over less - than - ideal surfaces, but it's exceptionally secure through the bends in a way that belies the inherent handling limitations of an SUV.

Inside, there's a decent amount of cargo room, rated at 500 liters (17.7 cubic feet) with the seats up, while optional AWD helps it grip in less than ideal conditions.

While it offers a much needed respite from a record - setting drought that lasted roughly half a decade, the conditions are less than ideal for reviewing most new cars, as SoCal freeways typically grind to a halt when it rains and the safe pace required in such weather usually provides very little information about how a vehicle really behaves at speed under typical use.

Bite was improved tremendously over the GLH, but at a cost — a slightly harsher ride, and care had to be taken when pushing the car quickly over surfaces that were less than ideal, as the little Omni could lose grip going over bumps.

Things are less than ideal in her relationship with Daniel Brophy, and whilst at the conference, she runs into a college acquaintance, Doug Comley.

You may make more money selling your books at less than your ideal price (i.e. what you feel the book is worth).

Documents are at this very moment languishing in less than ideal conditions, and may be lost without digital protection.

Cellular reception and call quality were well up to snuff and the dual - band Wi - Fi radio proved adept at holding a signal even in less - than - ideal locations.

Priced at less than $ 20, new Android phone takes the worry out of choosing the ideal phone for kids and parents alike OVERLAND PARK, Kan. and RICHARDSON, Texas — March 9, 2012 — Recognizing the importance of providing a wide variety of devices to fit the needs of families with children, Sprint (NYSE: S), and ZTE Corporation («ZTE») today announced the upcoming availability of ZTE FuryTM, a family - friendly Android - powered device that doesn't skimp on features and comes matched with the only truly unlimited data pricing plans on all phones from a national wireless carrier.

While PDF support on any 6 - inch screen is less than ideal, PocketBook at least gives the user more control over how the PDF is displayed than other brands.

56 % said they would prefer to buy a device at a lower cost with an attached data package adding that their ideal price for a tablet would be less than $ 300.