Sentences with phrase «obstacles for lower»

Again, these hiring standards create steep obstacles for lower - income workers.

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The big banks say clients are clamoring for impact investing, so they're scrambling to accommodate: they're lowering thresholds, reducing bureaucratic obstacles, making it easier for some of the smaller deals to get through the door.

The obstacles mean that only two - thirds of Canadians at risk of cervical cancer are regularly screened for it — a rate that's much lower among new Canadians, low - income womenand remote populations.

Conte believes the leaders will still face some tough obstacles during the second half of the season due to the fact teams, even at the lower end of the table, will have plenty to play for.

Provide the best level of services at the lowest cost, and continue to remove obstacles for each and every one of our constituents, so they and New York State can be everything they can be with the God - given talents they've been given, and move forward and continue to make it the Empire State.»

Horner said, «New York is really notorious in terms of having difficult obstacles for voters to surmount in order to vote,» and that the rules contribute to New York having one of the «lowest voter participation rates in the country.»

HIGHMOUNT, N.Y. >> Another obstacle to the development of the Belleayre Resort at Catskill Park has been cleared: A state appeals court has upheld a lower - court finding that the Shandaken Zoning Board of Appeals properly interpreted a town law that cleared the way for the town Planning Board to issue permits for the project.

If you plan for them, these low carb diet side effects can be minor obstacles, and after you adjust to the diet, they should get better and finally subside.

Avalanche clearly attempted to lower the obstacles for this year's creation mode.

Toy Stunt Bike will most definitely appeal to the 1.3 million Trials HD fans as well as those just looking for a casual low - cost romp through obstacles on a motorcycle.

6:05 pm — IFC — Chasing Amy Kevin Smith's third film, not as low - fi indie as Clerks, as goofy as Mallrats, as irreverently genius as Dogma, as self - referential as Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, or as racy as Zach and Miri Make a Porno, but perhaps sweeter than all of them — Ben Affleck falls for Joey Lauren Adams, with the only slight obstacle being that she's a lesbian.

In the absence of proactive outreach to and support for low - income and first - generation students, many bright, resilient students who have worked hard to get to college and ardently want to go may fail to do so as a result of the behavioral obstacles they encounter.

Subtle, everyday biases in the nation's classrooms pose major obstacles to academic success for low - income students and students of color.

There are also articles about obstacles to greater progress: a study reveals that teacher expectations impact students» likelihood of completing college and are often lower for black students than for their white counterparts, even after accounting for students» academic and demographic backgrounds; and a look at how allowing laptop use in the classroom actually distracts from student learning.

A host of obstacles — mental health issues, financial troubles, the need to leave school to support family members — can mean that the path to a degree for low - income students is slower than it is for kids with more resources.

The data show that teacher salaries are low compared to other similarly educated full - time workers, and the report suggests this could be a key obstacle for attracting young people into the teaching profession.

Since 2006, Hidalgo has been part of the Early College High School Initiative, a national movement that minimizes obstacles for those traditionally underrepresented in higher education, like low - income students.

Low salaries (compared to many suburban and urban areas) can be an obstacle as can the limited employment opportunities for non-educator spouses.

Poverty should never be an excuse for low expectations but it is a real and legitimate obstacle to academic success.

Narrowing the gulf on test scores and graduation rates between low - income students — many of whom are in the state's urban areas — and their more affluent peers has been a daunting obstacle in Connecticut for years.

The author highlights numerous obstacles to achieving an equitable education system for all students: poverty, inadequate social supports, limited early childhood opportunities, re-segregation; unequal access to quality and certified teachers; low - quality curricula; differential placements in advanced and college preparatory classes, tracking of students, and dysfunctional teaching and learning environments.

Having first - hand knowledge of the barriers and obstacles low - income, single - parent families experience, she dedicated her life to increasing opportunities for other families like hers.

The system can also steer the vehicle into and out of a parallel parking space • Forward and reverse sensing systems: The systems provide audible alerts designed to help drivers avoid obstacles when parking • Hands - free liftgate: Allows customer to move leg below center of the rear bumper to unlock and raise liftgate • Heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel: Amenities make occupants more comfortable, and every drive more enjoyable • Lane - keeping system: Alerts driver to steer the vehicle back into its lane if the vehicle is allowed to drift • Side parking sensors: uses sensors and algorithms that measure speed and steering wheel angle to warn drivers of obstacles on either side of the vehicle during parking or low - speed maneuvers • SYNC ® with MyFord Touch ®: Becoming available for more trim levels; standard on Edge Sport and Titanium series Safety technologies available on the new Edge include: • Active glove box knee airbag: Advanced new design uses glove box front to cushion the knees of the front seat passenger in a crash.

Normal Ride Height (NRH): 8.7 inches of clearance offers improved fuel economy as well as improved aerodynamics during on - road driving Off - road 1: Lifts the vehicle an additional 1.3 inches from NRH for added height in clearing obstacles (10.0 inches) Off - road 2: Delivers legendary Jeep off - road capability and provides an additional 2.6 inches from NRH for 11.3 inches of ground clearance Park Mode: Lowers the vehicle 1.6 inches from NRH for easy ingress / egress.

It has a low - travel design for normal driving conditions and a high - travel suspension to overcome the most aggressive obstacles and terrain.

This all - new Jeep technology includes the CVT2L's best - in - class 19:1 low ratio, which is ideal for crawling over obstacles.

It also operates at lower speeds for easier obstacle avoidance or rock crawling.

The standard electronic air suspension not only improves handling at high or low speeds, but it can be used to raise the LR4 as much as 2.15 inches to clear obstacles, or lower by 2 inches for loading.

It'll go zero to 60 in 5 seconds, has a top speed of 165 mph for quickly crossing the urban jungle, and features a suspension that lowers and lifts for clearing those obstacles on the way to your private villa.

Otherwise, the engine - gearbox duo does a decent job, the first five gears have low ratios and allow a quick and linear acceleration as you dodge urban obstacles while the sixth gear aims for better fuel efficiency outside the city.

With settings for every type of topography, plus an adaptive «Auto» mode, the Velar tailors its ride height and power application to conquer obstacles other SUVs wouldn't dare consider — all on low - profile street tires.

All - new Jeep technology includes the CVT2L's best - in - class 19.1:1 low ratio, which is ideal for crawling over obstacles.

Other performance features include a Crawl Control (more advanced version of Downhill Assist Control) system that negotiates off - road obstacles in both forward and reverse at low speeds by automatically providing throttle and braking inputs for less experienced off - road drivers: an interior lever allows the driver to reduce speed.

Fact is, there are technological assists for just about every aspect of off - roading, including All - Terrain Progress Control (think: Low - speed off - road cruise control), as well as a particularly helpful 360 - degree, multi-angle camera system that shows what's directly ahead of the vehicle when you're climbing an obstacle and all you see ahead is hood and sky.

Available options on the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 will include: Class - exclusive 2.8 L Duramax Turbo - Diesel engine, paired with a six - speed automatic transmission, capable of 186 horsepower and 369 lb - ft of torque Choice of crew - or extended cab configurations (including short and long beds, respectively) 7 - speaker Bose premium audio system Dealer - installed, bed - mounted spare tire carrier Full - length black vinyl floor (no additional cost — standard interior features leather seats and carpet) The ZR2's starting MSRP includes a number of key standard features unique to the trim level, such as: Class - exclusive front and rear locking electronic differentials Revolutionary, segment - exclusive Multimatic Dynamic Suspensions Spool Valve (DSSVTM) dampers Off - road rocker protection Modified front and rear bumpers for better off - road obstacle clearance Exclusive ZR2 17 x 8 - inch aluminum alloy wheels 31 - inch Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac off - road tires New cast - iron control arms An aluminum skidplate that protects the radiator and engine oil pan Autotrac transfer case Transfer case shield Aggressive grille and hood combo unique to ZR2 Modified rear axle with a 3.42 ratio Front and rear tracks widened 3.5 inches over a standard Colorado Suspension lifted 2 inches over a standard Colorado Off - Road Mode Technology 4 - wheel disc brakes Other standard features include: Tow / haul mode Trailering Package, including trailer hitch and 7 - pin connector Integrated trailer brake controller Spray - on bedliner Heated driver and passenger front seats Wireless phone charging Rear sliding window EZ Lift and Lower tailgate Locking tailgate Recovery hooks A six - speaker audio system with Chevrolet MyLink Radio with Navigation and an 8 - inch diagonal color touchscreen, AM / FM stereo with seek - and - scan and a digital clock, Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones, voice - activated technology for radio and phone featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability as well as an auxiliary jack All - terrain spare tire with unique ZR2 wheel Four USB ports: one on the instrument panel, one in the center console and two in the rear of the center console Electronic automatic cruise control Rear window electric defogger OnStar 4G LTE with built - in Wi - Fi Rear Vision Camera Remote keyless entry Remote vehicle starter system 4 - way power front driver and passenger seat adjuster with power driver lumbar control Rear seats with underseat storage Standard powertrain is the 3.6 L DI DOHC V6 with a class - leading 308 horsepower and 275 lb - ft of torque that is shared with other Colorado models.

Options: Radio W / Seek - Scan Compatible Remote Cd Clock Speed Compensated Volume Control Aux Audio Input Jack Steering Wheel Controls And External Memory Control Hi - Fi Sound System Window Grid Diversity Antenna Radio: Anti-Theft Am / Fm / Hd Stereo Cd / Mp3 Player - Inc: Radio Data System (Rds) And Hd Radio W / Multicast Fm Station Reception 1 Lcd Monitor In The Front Audio Theft Deterrent Fully Galvanized Steel Panels Body - Colored Door Handles Body - Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors W / Manual Folding And Turn Signal Indicator Tailgate / Rear Door Lock Included W / Power Door Locks Body - Colored Rear Bumper Body - Colored Front Bumper W / Metal - Look Rub Strip / Fascia Accent Trunk Rear Cargo Access Chrome Side Windows Trim And Black Front Windshield Trim Perimeter / Approach Lights Chrome Grille Fully Automatic Aero - Composite Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps W / Delay - Off Tires: P205 / 50R17 All Season Run - Flat - Inc: Run - Flat Tires Do Not Come Equipped W / A Spare Wheel And Tire Driving Over Rough Or Damaged Road Surfaces As Well As Debris Curbs And Other Obstacles Can Cause Serious Damage To Wheels Tires And Suspension Parts This Is More Likely To Occur W / Low - Profile Tires Which Provide Less Cushioning Between The Wheel And The Road Be Careful To Avoid Road Hazards And Reduce Your Speed Especially If Your Vehicle Is Equipped W / Low - Profile Tires Light Tinted Glass Clearcoat Paint Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers W / Heated Jets Front Fog Lamps Fixed Rear Window W / Defroster Wheels: 17 X 7.0 Light Alloy Y - Spoke (Style 380) Driver Foot Rest Sensatec Upholstery Power Door Locks W / Autolock Feature Day - Night Rearview Mirror Front Map Lights Tracker System Sport Leather Steering Wheel 3 12V Dc Power Outlets Full Carpet Floor Covering - Inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning Air Filtration Full Floor Console W / Covered Storage Rear Console W / Storage And 3 12V Dc Power Outlets Gauges - Inc: Speedometer Odometer Tachometer Trip Odometer And Trip Computer Valet Function Cargo Space Lights Full Cloth Headliner Front Cigar Lighter (S) Outside Temp Gauge Remote Releases - Inc: Power Cargo Access Hands - Free Bluetooth & Usb Audio Connection Illuminated Locking Glove Box Front Cupholder Carpet Floor Trim And Carpet Trunk Lid / Rear Cargo Door Trim Analog Display Power Fuel Flap Locking Type Proximity Key For Push Button Start Only Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors W / Driver And Passenger Illumination Driver And Passenger Door Bins 60 - 40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat Leather / Metal - Look Gear Shift Knob Cargo Area Concealed Storage Sliding Front Center Armrest Power 1St Row Windows W / Driver And Passenger 1 - Touch Up / Down Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints Engine Immobilizer Trip Computer Systems Monitor Manual Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column Cargo Net Delayed Accessory Power Cruise Control W / Steering Wheel Controls Front Bucket Seats - Inc: 8 - Way Manual Adjustable And 2 - Way Manual Headrests Leatherette Door Trim Insert Remote Keyless Entry W / Integrated Key Transmitter Illuminated Entry And Panic Button Fade - To - Off Interior Lighting Fob Controls - Inc: Trunk / Hatch / Tailgate And Windows 2 Seatback Storage Pockets Interior Lock Disable Hvac - Inc: Underseat Ducts And Residual Heat Recirculation Fixed Rear Windows Ashtray Interior Trim - Inc: Metal - Look Instrument Panel Insert Metal - Look Door Panel Insert Metal - Look Console Insert And Metal - Look Interior Accents Gas - Pressurized Shock Absorbers 13.7 Gal.

And why did I think that the notorious and often fatal obstacles that the pioneers faced — mountain passes strewn with lava rock, hellacious winds and dust storms, rattlesnakes, and descents so steep that the wagons could only be lowered by ropes — would miraculously vanish from the trail for me?

FHA mortgage insurance is an obstacle for some homeowners wishing to refinance to today's low mortgage rates.

They did a lot of questionable practices such as processed payments incorrectly, deceived private student loan borrowers about requirements to release their cosigner from the loan, illegally cheated many struggling borrowers out of their rights to lower payments which caused them to overpay for their student loans and created obstacles to repayment by providing wrong information.

A bad credit report can become an obstacle, resulting in denials for credit or higher interest rates, but borrowers with low credit scores can still purchase a home.

Splash Financial believes the medical students have the ability to make a significant difference in the world, but the financial obstacles that come with the low income during residency years make it difficult to see that potential for other lenders.

A long list of competing financial priorities — credit card or student loan debt, saving for a child's education or low wages — are cited as obstacles to saving for retirement, says Cameron Huddleston, Life + Money columnist for GOBankingRates.

For example, heights of obstacles may be lowered for breeds like Pugs, or dogs that have hip dysplasia,» says Ween SFor example, heights of obstacles may be lowered for breeds like Pugs, or dogs that have hip dysplasia,» says Ween Sfor breeds like Pugs, or dogs that have hip dysplasia,» says Ween Sze.

By promoting responsible pet ownership and by offering free spaying, neutering, vaccines and microchipping for low income pet owners, we hope to overcome some of the obstacles that contribute to this growing problem.

There are many obstacles that stand in the way of U.S. breeders being able to easily sell dogs to the government for detection work, including low - market price for top - working field - line puppies and complicated government vendor contracts that make it difficult for individual breeders.

• Opened additional areas of the South Shelter to public access • Lowered adoption fees, removed unnecessary obstacles for adoption and offer monthly specials • Offering no cost adoptions to veterans, (J Paws, joining pets and warriors) • Offering no cost adoptions to our seniors over 60 for senior animals (Silver Paws) • Community Cat Diversion Program • Fast tracking highly adoptable animals

These are more effective for pups, small dogs, and low - energy dogs than for those who won't let a little obstacle stand in their way!

There will be an abundance of fun activities, including a rock climbing wall, obstacle course, and Zumba, as well as low - impact programs for all abilities, such as yoga, ranger - led walks, and a relaxation corner.

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There is an urgent need to scale up financial flows, particularly financial support to developing countries; to create positive incentives for actions; to finance the incremental costs of cleaner and low - carbon technologies; to make more efficient use of funds directed toward climate change; to realize the full potential of appropriate market mechanisms that can provide pricing signals and economic incentives to the private sector; to promote public sector investment; to create enabling environments that promote private investment that is commercially viable; to develop innovative approaches; and to lower costs by creating appropriate incentives for and reducing and eliminating obstacles to technology transfer relevant to both mitigation and adaptation.