Sentences with phrase «tested them myself for lack»

My son was almost 2 years old, I took a tack / push pin to all of his binkies (mam pacifiers), secretly placing several little holes along the seam line of the nipple (and tested them myself for lack of suction).

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Amazon (amzn), Google parent Alphabet (goog), and UPS (ups) are all testing drone deliveries in the U.S.. However, several drone analysts and technologists say that current regulatory conditions, technological limitations, and lack of financial viability could prevent the projects from taking off in the U.S. for several years.

One would think the HomePod might take that title, as it would be a true smart speaker for the home, but many reviewers called the HomePod version of Siri «embarrassingly inadequate,» «underpowered,» and «an exercise in frustration» — and in my own limited tests of the device, I found it lacked some of the features we've now come to expect from a smart speaker.

Influencer Alissa Ashley, who has nearly a million subscribers, said she was frustrated by the shades or (lack thereof) in her own video review, saying that they appeared «orange» on her skin even after mixing two different shades, opting out of an extended wear test out of principle, and telling Tarte, «The fact that there is such a limited shade range for people of color, people with melanin, is just so disappointing and honestly, I'm shocked that Tarte would do this given the fact they knew that people were so excited for this.»

The company's blood testing methods showed a disturbing lack in accuracy, leading to sanctions by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

GFI aims for diversity in their hires primarily through hiring practices that are intended to help them minimize the effects of bias, such as encouraging staff to score applications anonymously, using generalized ability tests, and meeting applicants only late in the process.88 While they've hired many women, including in seven of nine director roles, they find that their team is lacking in diversity in other ways, and they've met with Encompass to discuss further steps they can take to develop their diversity strategy.89 One staff member we spoke to mentioned that they hoped GFI would be able to begin paying interns, which might help diversify their team by broadening the pool of potential interns who could afford to take a position with GFI.90, 91

Christians rationalize the lack of any mechanism for objective testing by saying if such a test existed people wouldn't need faith.

Like you could pay for intellectual integrity in misery when you lack the necessary courage to test your own resolve.

Of those tested the vast majority go quickly to the garbage can for lack of repeatable results.

I have to agree... Most of these enlightened folks lack the guts to point out Islam's incongruities for the very reason that the very next day they may get a chance to test out the theory of whether there is a God once you cross to the other side.

A while back I looked at the job adverts for priests in the Church Times to test my theory that creative ministry with the elderly is often lacking.

I do not seek to test you or your lack of virtues for they will be obvious.

In answer to the objection against the lack of religious test for an officeholder under the new Constitution, Isaac Backus, outstanding Baptist minister, gave a stirring speech.

I always look at «Inner Health» and am very good at making change «simple, doable» for people of All lifestyles, backgrounds, geography, and even serious Clinical Conditions with my Functional Lab Analysis where I possess the skills even 98 % of Clinical Practitioners / Physicians lack by «connecting the dots» of Clinical Health History, Anthropometric, Biochemical Labs (Blood Tests), & Dietary» components together along with gift that I've had Doctors acknowledge I have in Psychological Assessment.

The biotechnology industry has forced its products upon us with inadequate testing and — due to the lack of government action — without any requirement for labeling.

They smell like chicken & rice soup and although I didn't personally taste test them (I'm guessing they're a bit bland for lack of salt), the pup has no complaints.

The SC also ordered the temporary halt on the application for field testing, contained use, propagation and importation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) saying that the DA administrative order lacked the minimum safety requirements under the National Biosafety Network (Executive Order 514).

While GMOs are banned from foods certified organic (like MELT Organic), USDA enforcement on genetic testing is lacking for verifying non-GMO status with high risk ingredients (e.g., canola, corn, soy, alfalfa, sugar beets, zucchini, cotton, etc.) whose organic seed may have been contaminated by neighboring farms.

And the Premier League may be lacking many things — taste, restraint, an adequate drug testing regimen — but it's doing just fine for adverts.

Danny: The Packers - Panthers matchup will be a great litmus test to tell how serious of an issue Green Bay's lack of offense from last week is for them.

Up front we have a few world - class players surrounded by some serious pretenders... Sanchez is by far the most accomplished player in our attack but the controversy surrounding his contractual mishandling could see him go before the window closes or most definitely by season's end... obviously a mistake by both parties involved, as Sanchez's exploits have never been more on display than in North London, but the club's irresponsible wage structure and lack of real intent have been the real undoing in this mess... Lacazette, who I think has some world - class skills as a front man, will only be as good as the players and system around him, which is troubling due to our current roster and Wenger's love of sideways passing... Walcott should have been sold years ago, enough said, and Welbeck should never have been brought in from the get - go... both of these players have suffered numerous injuries over their respective careers and neither are good enough to overcome such difficulties: not to mention, they both are below average first - touch players, which should be the baseline test for any player coming to a Wenger - led Arsenal team... Perez should have been played wide left or never purchased at all; what a huge waste of time and money, which is ridiculous considering our penny pinching ways and the fact that fans had been clamoring for a real striker for years... finally Giroud, the fact that he stills wears the jersey is a direct indictment of this club's failure to get things right... this isn't necessarily an attack on Giroud because I think he has some highly valued skills, but not for a team that has struggled to take their sideways soccer to the next level, as his presence slows their game even more, combined with our average, at best, finishing skills... far too often those in charge have either settled or chosen half - measures and ultimately it is us that suffer because no matter what happens Wenger, Gazidis and Kroenke will always make more money whereas we will always be the ones paying for their mistakes... so every time someone suggests we should just shut - up and support the team just think of all the sacrifices you've made along the way and simply reply... f *** off

Should he fail that fitness test though, Mourinho would have to consider alternatives and youngster Scott McTominay would seemingly be the obvious natural choice to come in, but it's a big game and it's questionable as to whether he'd be ready for it with his lack of experience.

In part, that report states, «The primary reason for the apparent lack of success of the testing programs does not lie with the science involved.

Especially since Pride was partially known for its complete lack of testing.

Certainly the university's efforts to turn Erickson into a scapegoat for the failure of your drug - testing policy is itself a plea of guilty to the most - dreaded charge a university administrator can face from the NCAA: «lack of institutional control.»

A lack of reliability isn't what you want in endurance racing (just ask Toyota), so for the 1990 Le Mans 24 Hours Jaguar replaced the V6 with the tried - and - tested 7 - litre V12 to create the XJR - 12 LM.

Of course I know we can promote the players in the youth side to cover some of the places we are lacking in but for a championship tilt in at least four fronts, may need a more tried and tested squad.

On the 21s, I was at OT tonight, a really good turn out over 13k cheering on the reds, top support for a 21 game, Was not really surprised chelsea won, we were big underdogs going in, we did not really test their keeper that often which was a shame, still been a top season for Warren Joyce side, a makeshift defence most of the season and a lack of striker options for most of the season as well, so a great effort just to be in the final, shame we couldnt win it.

The Magpies do have the firepower to get through this test, but it may be a slightly uncomfortable afternoon for them nonetheless with their own lack of clean sheets.

One thing which is lacking for Phil Jones, as is the case with any young player, is his inexperience and the fact that he has not been tested on the big stage.

is that off - label uses for medications are supported by medical trials / testing, but lack of FDA - approval means the drug manufacturers can not * advertise * the off - label uses?

Speaking ahead of an attempt to introduce the Bill into the Commons for further debate, the SNP MP said there are issues around the content and testing of formula products — with trading standards and councils lacking the resources to fully keep tabs on them.

It did not lack in absorbency for that very first wear, and I put it to the test by leaving it on for a solid three hours that very first time.

Beyond that, and back to the glucose tests, I understand the point of it and the comparative danger of the actual disease going undiagnosed and untreated, therefore have tested for it in some way with all but one kiddo, during a pregnancy when I was TOLD that due to a lack of risk factors, I wasn't going to be required to do it.

For example, while a child who lacks confidence may excel when it comes to studying and performing on tests, he or she may not be willing to try anything else at school to become a more well - rounded student.

Victim Support chief executive Helen Reeves said: «We are pleased that the green paper seeks to address some of our long - standing concerns, including delays in providing help after an incident, stopping means - tested benefits when victims receive compensation, and the overall lack of resources for victim services - which results in a postcode lottery for many victims.»

«This lack of oversight means the state's 2,700 small community water systems — including the Village of Hoosick Falls — as well as thousands of non-municipal entities, including businesses and schools, with their own water systems are not tested for unregulated contaminants.»

«The Common Core Parental Refusal Act protects the rights of parents to have their children refuse to take these high stakes tests and it ensures that students, teachers and schools are not penalized or rewarded for participation — or lack thereof — in the exams.

It is worth noting that while people under age 65 in the U.S. live in a heavily market - dominated economy where poor employment outcomes mean poverty and a lack of access to health care, almost everyone over age 65 has most of their healthcare paid for by Medicare, (a FICA tax financed, single payer system that pays providers more or less the same rates as private insurance companies and has few cost controls), more than half of their nursing home costs paid by Medicaid, (which is stingy in how much it pays providers and moderately means tested), and receives enough of a guaranteed income from the combination of Social Security and SSI payments to keep the poverty rate for people age 65 +, (even if they have no retirement savings of their own), above the poverty line, regardless of the state of the local economy.

Countless tried, tested and successful ways of tackling hunger and food insecurity are underused for lack of investment, so it is wrong to throw good money after bad on GM.

The ACT has scheduled a makeup exam on Jan. 14 for 53 students whose answer sheets went missing after taking the test at Roslyn High School in October, which has left them lacking scores to submit on their college applications.

The bill would ensure that schools can notify parents they can refuse to have their children in grades 3 - 8 participate in Common Core standardized tests, protects schools from having state aid withheld & ensures that students are not punished for their lack of participation in those tests, and it would set - aside alternate studies, Last year, parents of 60,000 students refused New York State Common Core tests.

Seeking to test his professed lack of emotional attachment to the Red Sox I asked Massey about the 1986 night the ball rolled through Bill Buckner's legs, a moment that would likely be a painful memory for any true Red Sox fan.

On education, Mr. Diaz backed up Bronx Councilman Andy King's call for universal gifted and talented testing and programs on - site at all schools, calling the current lack of access in lower - income communities «unacceptable.»

Howie will be addressing the proposed conversion of four schools from public institutions to for - profit charter schools, segregated schools, lack of funding for schools, high stakes testing, Common Core, and the attacks on teachers unions.

Mr Duncan Smith's solution was to consider the aforementioned temperature test in order to measure the need (or lack thereof) for winter fuel payments amongst those in hotter climates.

The BOST contaminated fuel saga is a major test case for the country's resolve to fight corruption and the lack of accountability.

The trial he conducted tested the safety of a therapy for ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency, a rare disorder in which the liver lacks a functional copy of the OTC gene.

While the panel hopes that there will be other tests that will be rigorously validated and approved for primary screening sometime in the near future, clinicians should not use a test that lacks a specific primary HPV screening indication.

Yet governments continue to mandate animal tests, despite the lack of a formal demonstration of fitness for purpose, and a growing global realisation among scientists that animal toxicity tests are inadequate and must be replaced.