Sentences with phrase «points off for»

Driveclub actually had some pretty awful reviews that didn't take any points off for online issues, because those issues didn't manifest during the review period (such as GiantBomb's 4/10 that was very specific about it).

There are so many other reviews for sequels that give major points off for not changing enough.

The retracting feature for the roof is very clever, but points off for the impact it has on the trunk space.

There isn't a need to take points off for the graphics and the story.

This transfer holds more grain than the two other Ghibli films concurrently released, but the amount is negligible and not necessarily worth knocking points off for.

Points off for abrubt ending and not much to bring you back, save for a complete replay sometime down the line when you're itching for some visceral kills.

American Wedding assumes you do so we take points off for that.

There must be some political points off for that.

It does get a point off for being yet another black shirt, but given the green one from July, we can let them off with this one.

Not exact matches

TORONTO, May 2 - Canadian energy producer Crescent Point Energy Corp is poised to win support for its director nominees based on a preliminary counting of votes, shrugging off opposition from activist investor Cation Capital, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.

But nobody in his camp was prepared for the outcome: Turnout in the off - year primary was nearly double what the Grayson campaign anticipated, as Paul piled up an eye - popping 23 - point margin across the state.

Hopefully this exploration of brand tribalism will give you some launching off points — building an open line of communication, providing for your tribe, and getting actively involved in your tribe's interests — for rallying members to your group.

The square was declared off limits to demonstrations for a third year running and police blocked points of entry, allowing only small groups of labor union representatives to lay wreaths at a monument there.

Kitchener, Ontario - based Vidyard gets points for making a video that carries off a hat trick: It's funny; it's creative, marrying old - school»80s workout gear with Rocky - style training; and — most important — it's useful as a tool for those looking to up their video marketing game.

To further help, RI's tech support solution is a combination of in - house and third - party, but Eisenhardt is careful to point out that even third - party support uses RI's own QA process, rather than something off - the - shelf (which can make for an inconsistent consumer experience).

There are still plenty of ways for it to fail once it gets off the ground — the structure could be torn apart by supersonic shockwaves or the side boosters may not separate, since that system has never been tested, for example — but at that point, SpaceX could probably launch another Falcon Heavy within a few months.

I've been around for a long time and I know that when something goes vertical like Apple did from $ 425 once the bubble pops it goes back down to the point at which it lifted off.»

Rolled edges offer a soft look, and the solid - colored border adds an extra splash of color for when you want forgo the standard presidential fold for a more adventurous pointed fold that shows off the corners of the pocket square.

If I were to point out the single biggest driver for your app's discoverability, on or off the app store, it has to be the name or title of your app.

At a certain point, even for the CEO, seeking more input is as much about putting off the tough calls as it is about arming yourself with more ammunition.

Sydney Harbour Bridge The focal point for much the day's celebration, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, known locally as the??? coat hanger,??? was completed on March 19, 1932, and wasn't fully paid off until 1988.

This book is a good jumping off point to explain to your son that men don't grow beards because they look cool or virile, but because shaving is a huge pain in the ass that you will have to commit to every morning for the rest of your natural life.

As Manaus shows off its state - of - the - art developments, it has also become a focal point for the controversy surrounding the World Cup.

Jensen said he repeated to anyone who'd ask throughout the general election that Clinton was up by 3 or 4 points, but that it was not «that unusual» for polls to be off by that amount.

Special circumstances like these emphasize the point that the right amount of days off for each person will vary from year to year based on circumstances.

«For however long that lasts, he's the person they want to have on at some point because he's guaranteed to go off script, because that's the most entertaining part of all this.»

These three tips are just a jumping off point for your 2018 online sales strategy session.

To think about what «Breaking Bad» would have been like without him is almost impossible, as he was such a key point in Gus Fring's criminal organization, as well as a perfect foil for Odenkirk's Goodman to bounce his humor off of.

Shares of Daktronics (dakt) fared well in the second half of last year after starting off slow, finishing the year at $ 10.70, up more than 15 % for the year and 80 % higher than the stock's low point for the year of $ 5.92.

Calliet points to a photo shoot Boyega did around Thanksgiving last year for The Hollywood Reporter that shows off the actor looking «leaner and ripper» than he did in the movie.

Writing for The Wall Street Journal, former Hewlett - Packard director Tom Perkins pointed out that «directors have to understand the fundamental business to understand when it is going off course.»

For most contractors, success relies on the strength of the construction industry, and observers point to recent drops in housing - starts and building permits to suggest that Canada's house - building spree may be cooling off.

«It's clear that people call in sick for a variety of reasons, some less honest, but everyone will catch a cold at some point and legitimately need the time off,» said Ted Karkus, CEO for ProPhase Labs, the manufacturer of Cold - EEZE.

It can also be a jumping off point for a shift in focus, such as a graphic designer moving from publishing to public relations.

Seconds later, another email arrived from his wife, also saying the PM was trying to reach him — at which point the plane took off, leaving Oliver to ponder for the next five hours whether good or bad news awaited him when he reached his destination.

A sell - off on Friday left the Dow Jones Industrial Average down more than 260 points for the week and the blue chip index remains down 7 % on the year, while the tech - heavy Nasdaq composite is now off by almost 13 % this year.

While this may take some pressure off the carriers (which is good for everyone), it can be a hard selling point for a small ecommerce business to overcome, as same - day shipping isn't a profitable alternative for most.

Generally, 1,500 employees is the cut - off point for SBA consideration, but even establishments that have between 500 and 1,500 employees may not qualify as small businesses; in such instances the SBA bases its determination on a size standard for the specific industry in which the business under consideration operates.

Which brings me to an important point: no one is claiming vast scientific rigor for this poll, so consider this list a jumping off point for discussion rather than the final statement on the topic.

Still, the day had started off worse for Robbins, who had supported Jeb Bush's candidacy for president: At one point Glenview was down as much as $ 100 million, before the healthcare stocks recovered somewhat later in the day.

Instead of worrying about bargaining for a few percentage points off the rate, spend time negotiating the lease's term and thinking about the company's true needs for the future.

While this situation won't work out for every family, Bach's point still stands: Owning a home can help create avenues to build wealth, whether it's from profiting off a rental property or saving the money that would otherwise be put toward rent.

The unprecedented mission starting in June will involve the deployment of warships and surveillance aircraft off the coast of Libya, the main launching point for people risking their lives to reach Europe.

It becomes your single central point of management for all HR needs, streamlining tedious workflows like employee on - boarding and off - boarding, document management, time off tracking, performance management, compliance and benefits administration to name a few.

Start by reading through Google's own SEO Guidelines, which should give you a jumping - off point for the next time you're reworking your personal or business website.

«Such assets can be, and routinely are, used to supplement retirement income — for example, by downsizing the family home at the point of retirement, collecting rent on an investment property, or selling off a business and investing the proceeds,» Vettese wrote.

Sure, there are ways to supplement this, such as keeping your corporate gig while you're in the early startup or pre-revenue phase, but at some point you're going to have to take a leap off the income cliff and work for free.

It can shave points off your credit score, defeating the purpose of your request, and can stay on your credit report for up to two years.

But he also told fans mulling destroying their Keurig machines to hold off, pointing out that the company's CEO apologized for «taking sides» in the dispute.

«Opening Gilt boutiques in Saks Off Fifth and a place to make returns is a point for differentiation,» Storch said in an interview.