Sentences with phrase «set higher cut»

Institutions may set higher cut scores for placement decisions.

A drop in proficiency rates on the new tests could mean that students are still getting used to the new test format, or that schools are still adjusting to teaching new material, or it could mean that states set higher cut points on the new tests than on their old ones.

Not exact matches

Yet nine years down the road, the Dow and S&P 500 are setting new highs partly in anticipation of tax cuts, but also thanks to developments in technology.

China's Sinopec, Asia's largest refiner, plans to cut Saudi crude oil imports loading in May by 40 percent after national oil company Saudi Aramco set higher - than - expected prices, an official from the company's trading arm Unipec said.

The Democratic - aligned economist Austan Goolsbee says there's a wrinkle in the new tax package that might make those numbers even worse: the individual tax cuts are set to expire after several years, and along with other tax changes, could mean higher taxes down the road for many lower - and middle - income people.

Second of all, the reason that the government set an income cut - off to Roth IRA eligibility and also set a low annual contribution limit is because the Roth IRA is intended to help regular people build wealth, rather than allow high - income people to stash away tons of money and avoid taxes.

The failure of high cost North American producers to cut production in an oversupplied world oil market is setting the stage for another leg down in oil prices.

OPEC and its allies look set to keep their deal on cutting oil supplies for the rest of 2018, five sources familiar with the issue said, although some producers are starting to worry that high prices may be giving too much stimulus to rival output.

The economy is growing nicely and unemployment is falling, factors that typically lead to higher inflation — even before Congress cuts taxes, as it seems set to do.

The bar for our very laggy data to convince the BoC that we have (/ had) enough economic momentum to hold off on another cut is set pretty high, in my opinion.

Leviticus 26:27 - 31The Crystal Cathedral, being a high place built for the worship of Self, is being destroyed, its blasphemous altars where the incense is burned to the god of Flesh are being cut down, and the sanctuary set aside to glorify the idol of Self - Esteem is being brought to desolation.

Directions: Trim the outer leaves and stems from brussels sprouts / Add to a pot of salted, boiling water and cook until tender, about 5 - 6 minutes / Drain sprouts, cut in half or into quarters, and set aside / Melt butter or olive oil in a large skillet, add diced bacon or pancetta / Render bacon until browned, but not crisp / Remove bacon from the skillet and add onion to the pan along with two sprigs of thyme / Cook onions until soft, not browned, and season with salt / Turn to medium high, add the brussels sprouts and apples to the onion mix, cook and toss for several minutes, until sprouts and apples begin to brown / Return sautéed bacon to the pan, check for seasoning and serve.

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 / 2 - inch dice I onion, cut in half lengthwise then thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, thickly sliced 1 teaspoon paprika 3/4 teaspoon cardamom 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablesppon chopped fresh Italian parsley 1 tablesppon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried 3/4 cup Chicken Stock 3/4 cup Tomato Sauce Serves 4 to 6Printable VersionHeat the olive oil in large saute pan set on high heat until sizzling, about 2 minutes.

My son had two neighborhoods brother friends for a sleep - over last night, so I made French Toast Frittata with the coconut flour bread for breakfast this morning (sliced or broken bread soaked in 5 beaten eggs, a good «glug» of raw whole milk, cinnamon, nutmeg [there is a higher egg to bread ratio than in conventional French Toast] all poured into a hot buttered sauté pan, cover and turn down heat to medium - low, cook until nearly set, place pan in 350 °F oven until eggs are completely set on top and starting to brown, about 6 - 10 minutes usually, flip over onto large plate and cut into wedges for serving).

Heat a paella pan or large frying pan with a medium - high heat and add 1/3 cup of extra virgin Spanish olive oil, once the oil get's hot season it with sea salt and add the cut squid into the pan, mix it around and cook for 2 minutes, then remove the squid from the pan and set it aside, add the onions and garlic into the pan and mix with the oil, after 1 minute add the red bell pepper, mix and cook for 3 minutes, then add 1/2 cup of tomato puree, season everything with a generous 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika, a generous pinch of sea salt and a hint of freshly cracked black pepper, continue to cook for 2 minutes, then add the squid back into the pan, add 2 1/2 cups of fish broth and the saffron, gently mix everything together

Tottenham Hotspur look set to cut their losses on high - profile transfer flops Erik Lamela and Roberto Soldado, with the expensive duo nearing the White Hart Lane exit door.

I am currently pregnant with my second child a baby girl and am scheduled for a high risk c section in July due to a massive fibroid that set up camp over my cervix thus blocking the way out and inhibiting a normal bikini cut c section.

Our parliamentary group, which was set up in 2003, includes more than 70 MPs and is active in the union's many high profile campaigns, including our current campaigns in opposition to the spending cuts and new legislation that has been introduced to cap the redundancy rights of our members.

Government plans set for April will cut # 220 million from the # 2 billion annual legal aid budget, predominantly through a 30 % reduction in fees for complex, high - cost cases and an 18 % cut in fees for other crown court work.

«People want us to be frank about the issue of immigration, it has been too high for too long, and it needs to be cut, and I will cut it, and we've set out reasonably, sensibly, calmly, how that should be done.»

Following the Great Recession in 2008, many states decreased the amount of appropriations set aside for higher education, with many states» budget cuts tending to focus largely on education spending, according to a Center on Budget and Policy Priorities report.

In 2012, the rate for the highest bracket was set at 8.82 percent, where it has remained, though Mr. Cuomo has cut rates for lower incomes.

The cut from the monetary policy committee (MPC) comes as the UK economy looks set to slow in 2008 - as the credit crunch, with borrowers tightening their lending, and high debt levels combine.

According to our figures (and I keep asking you to use the figures set out in the Liberal Democrat and Labour document not the figures given by the IFS who state they got their figures from these documents but actually give different figures) to reverse the cuts to Universal Credit cost # 3.665 billion and as I pointed out above these are the reductions in the amounts a person can keep before they start to lose their benefit, which were set much higher than the old benefits, but the withdrawal rate seemed to be higher with Universal Credit (65 % [reduced to 62 %] than with Tax Credit (41 % on gross income).

Earlier this week, the government set out its comprehensive spending review (CSR) outlining plans to cut funding for social housing by more than 60 per cent, with new tenants in line to pay higher rents.

The high strength alloy steel construction provides superior blade hardness, making this set a cut above the rest.

For routing, cutting, and sanding projects, you will want to take advantage of the high - speed settings.

More generally, the strategy sets a number of goals: cutting overwintering bee colony losses to 15 % (from roughly 30 % in recent years) by 2025, restoring nearly 3 million hectares of land for pollinators in 5 years, and boosting monarch populations in a key wintering area in Mexico to 225 million by 2020 (roughly four times as high as now).

The recommendations, in addition to flying less and wasting 25 percent less food, include: carpooling or telecommuting once a week (75 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) saved by 2020, if adopted by all Americans); maintaining your car or truck, such as keeping tires properly inflated (45 million metric tons of CO2e); cutting the time spent idling in a vehicle in half (40 million metric tons of CO2e); better insulation at home (85 million metric tons of CO2e); programmable thermostats set higher (80 million metric tons of CO2e); reducing electricity demand from appliances that are «off,» so - called phantom demand (70 million metric tons CO2e); using hot water more efficiently, such as washing clothes in colder water (65 million metric tons of CO2e); buying EnergyStar appliances when old ones wear out (55 million metric tons CO2e); replacing incandescent lightbulbs with compact fluorescents (30 million metric tons CO2e); eating chicken instead of beef two days a week (105 million metric tons of CO2e); increased recycling of paper, plastics and metals (105 million metric tons of CO2e); «responsible» consumption, such as buying less bottled water (60 million metric tons CO2e).

These are clear - cut results, and the benefits stemming from Fenretinide are so evident, that it is imperative that we set up a new trial to protect young women who have a higher risk of developing breast cancer».

The McLean Imaging Center (MIC) is one of the premier imaging sites in the world, offering a rare blend of diagnostic services, cutting edge research, and high - quality educational programs in a relatively small hospital setting.

Place the block of Himalayan rock salt on the stove and set to low heat, gradually, over the course of 30 minutes, bringing it to high heat, until the block reaches a cooking temperature of 475 to 500 degrees F. Cut the piece of flank steak length wise along the grain of the meat, creating two long strips.

3) Eat less meals If you know your caloric intake is going to be high for a specific meal, an easy way to off - set it simply cut out the remaining meals.

but the muscleforlife (How to change your set point) dude seems to advocate cutting calories pretty drastically and doing lots of high - intensity aerobics and weights.

In settings where oral food challenge is not considered a requirement for making a diagnosis of IgE - mediated cow's milk allergy, a positive SPT and / or ImmunoCAP (cut - off: 0.35 kUI / L) can be used and diagnostic tests in case of high pre-test probability.

Cutting - Heavy cardio (4 to 5 times a week); HIIT (High intensity interval training), Plyometrics, and Tabata; weightlifting lower weight, more reps per set; less rest between sets (30 seconds); supersets encouraged

When I was cut from the high school basketball team (which I thought was the end of the world), I signed up for a gym membership to get big and strong; within five minutes I had almost killed myself when loading up way too much weight for a set of bench presses.

First cut it into tiny strips, then sauté it quickly in a medium sized skillet set over medium - high heat until cooked trough.

Boasting a chic cut out design, this shoe fastens at the side with a simple buckle and is set to a high stiletto heel to lift your looks.

This is definitely a trend that is going to last through the summer so if you're going to try it out, I would start now to make sure you get the perfect set for the hot weather (loose fitting on the leg, not too high cut for me).

First Carat Diamond fulfills your desire for bigger diamonds fine jewellery with our unique diamond setting skill with special cut high quality diamonds.

Sweet striped bikini set features a plunge bikini top with front knot closure and scoop back, removable cups, as well as a pair of matching high cut thongs.

This bandeau bikini set in a solid color hue features a strapless straight cut shape with a soft padded bust, high cut leg designed on the thighs for a sexy look with moderate fit style.

Crafted from thick textured fabric, this tiny floral bikini set features knotted bralette bikini top and on - trend high cut swim bottoms, lined.

The bottom of the set has high cut design.

Retro blue print modern plus size two piece bikini set featuring a halter collar and front crossover self tie detail, with a padded bust, high cut bikini bottoms designed.

The garments have some design features that set them apart from each other: The white dress is short and low cut, the blazer is high - necked and tweedy.

These leggings feature a signature high - rise cut, a wide - set waistband, ribbed inserts, a double - laced fabric, an inbuilt brief, and an internal pocket.

His signature style has always displayed a perfect balance of the blockbuster thematic but what sets him aside from the rest is his ability to blend humour, high concept adventure, action and cutting edge special - effects anchored with a real human story.

Starting things off, there's an audio commentary from director Mark Hartley, joined by «Ozploitation Auteurs» Brian Trenchard - Smith, Antony I. Ginnane, John D. Lamond, David Hannay, Richard Brennan, Alan Finney, Vincent Monton, Grant Page, and Roger Ward; a set of 26 deleted and extended scenes, now with optional audio commentary from Hartley and editors Sara Edwards and Jamie Blanks; The Lost NQH Interview: Chris Lofven, the director of the film Oz; A Word with Bob Ellis (which was formerly an Easter Egg on DVD); a Quentin Tarantino and Brian Trenchard - Smith interview outtake; a Melbourne International Film Festival Ozploitation Panel discussion; Melbourne International Film Festival Red Carpet footage; 34 minutes of low tech behind the scenes moments which were shot mostly by Hartley; a UK interview with Hartley; The Bazura Project interview with Hartley; The Monthly Conversation interview with Hartley; The Business audio interview with Hartley; an extended Ozploitation trailer reel (3 hours worth), with an opening title card telling us that Brian Trenchard - Smith cut together most of the trailers (Outback, Walkabout, The Naked Bunyip, Stork, The Adventures of Barry McKenzie, three for Barry McKenzie Holds His Own, Libido, Alvin Purple, Alvin Rides Again, Petersen, The Box, The True Story of Eskimo Nell, Plugg, The Love Epidemic, The Great MacArthy, Don's Party, Oz, Eliza Fraser, Fantasm, Fantasm Comes Again, The FJ Holden, High Rolling, The ABC of Love and Sex: Australia Style, Felicity, Dimboola, The Last of the Knucklemen, Pacific Banana, Centrespread, Breakfast in Paris, Melvin, Son of Alvin, Night of Fear, The Cars That Ate Paris, Inn of the Damned, End Play, The Last Wave, Summerfield, Long Weekend, Patrick, The Night, The Prowler, Snapshot, Thirst, Harlequin, Nightmares (aka Stage Fright), The Survivor, Road Games, Dead Kids (aka Strange Behavior), Strange Behavior, A Dangerous Summer, Next of Kin, Heatwave, Razorback, Frog Dreaming, Dark Age, Howling III: The Marsupials, Bloodmoon, Stone, The Man from Hong Kong, Mad Dog Morgan, Raw Deal, Journey Among Women, Money Movers, Stunt Rock, Mad Max, The Chain Reaction, Race for the Yankee Zephyr, Attack Force Z, Freedom, Turkey Shoot, Midnite Spares, The Return of Captain Invincible, Fair Game, Sky Pirates, Dead End Drive - In, The Time Guardian, Danger Freaks); Confession of an R - Rated Movie Maker, an interview with director John D. Lamond; an interview with director Richard Franklin on the set of Patrick; Terry Bourke's Noon Sunday Reel; the Barry McKenzie: Ogre or Ocker vintage documentary; the Inside Alvin Purple vintage documentary; the To Shoot a Mad Dog vintage documentary; an Ozploitation stills and poster gallery; a production gallery; funding pitches; and the documentary's original theatrical trailer.