Sentences with phrase «driven by distraction»

Recent solo exhibitions include Driven by Distraction, Royal Hibernian Academy, Dublin, 2016, A Million and One Things Under the Sun, Kevin Kavanagh, Dublin, 2015, Shadowland, Thomas Jaeckel, New York, 2014, solo presentations at PULSE NY, 2015 where she was nominated for the PULSE prize and at Volta NY, 2013.

Recent Solo shows include Crooked Orbit, Kevin Kavanagh, Dublin, Depend on the morning sun, Gallery Thomas Jaeckel, New York, 2016, Driven by Distraction at the Royal Hibernian Academy, Dublin, Ireland, 2016, A Million and One Things Under the Sun, Kevin Kavanagh, Dublin, 2015, Shadowland, Gallery Thomas Jaeckel, New York, 2014, solo presentations at Volta NY, 2013 and at PULSE NY, 2015 where she was nominated for the PULSE prize.

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It's like unplugging without actually unplugging: rather than being driven to distraction by your gadgets, you drive them into productivity.

How much of a distraction would it be for a business owner for someone to call him up several times a day and offer to buy his business or sell a similar one at a price that was driven in by the price quote of a public «peer»?

1991 Cheers Celtics star Kevin McHale is driven to distraction by an inane bar conversation about how many bolts are in the Boston Garden's parquet floor.

Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping With Attention Deficit Disorder From Childhood Through Adulthood by Edward Hallowell, M.D..

Rachel Waddilove's voice is exactly the kind you would like to hear if you were being driven to distraction by lack of sleep.

Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder From Childhood Through Adulthood by Edward Hallowell.

Ortiz will continue his longstanding efforts to deter and punish distracted driving by introducing legislation to require disclosure of a driver's cellphone records after a crash suspected to have resulted from distraction.

Automakers also have to be mindful, however, of when in - car content can become too much of a distraction, an issue being studied by government that could eventually lead to laws against distracted driving.

One way to conceptualize these systems is to think of the processes involved in driving a car: the novice needs to rely on controlled processing, requiring focused concentration on a sequence of operations that require mental effort and are easily disrupted by any distractions.

The supplement examines the issues surrounding distracted driving by teens, exploring developmental states and changes that are associated with adolescents» distractibility and their relation to driving, examining patterns of distraction among newly licensed adolescents as well as brain function, considering the potential role played by parental modeling of distracted behavior while driving, accounting for the role of technology and the influence of peer passengers and society norms, and investigating policy, legislation, and intervention.

But for many of us, a little too much of this good thing is actually causing a neurological phenomenon that psychiatrist Edward Hallowell, MD, author of Driven to Distraction, has called «attention deficit trait,» marked by distractibility and impatience.

The restlessness of the camerawork may drive you to distraction, but director / co-writer Calin Peter Netzer's film is held steady by Gheorghiu's staunch performance.

While the malleable allegory of the film's events — a woman and her writer husband live in an Edenic country house that spirals into infernal chaos — has fueled both love - or - hate reactions and directorial marketing, I was riveted by the heedless spectacle and totally enveloping film technique, all anchored in Jennifer Lawrence's sometimes baffling commitment to a character driven to distraction by her husband (Javier Bardem), his mystery guests (deliciously entitled Michelle Pfeiffer, Ed Harris), and much, much more.

The actor manages the tricky balance of making McGregor, a London boy who doesn't know one end of a rake from another, an angry foil for Peter and a reasonably likeable man understandably driven to distraction by the annoying rabbit.

By the way, this phenomenon is part of what drives «reformers» to distraction.

Thanks to the 381 hp and 401 lb - ft of torque put out by its 5.7 - liter V - 8 and the 8 - speed automatic its mated to, cruising is a blissful experience, what with luxury - car insulation, a commanding driving position, and few distractions from the driver's perch.

One Saab innovation, inspired by the company's roots in aeronautics, was the «Black Panel» feature (available on S or SE models only), which extinguished most instrument panel lights at the touch of a button on the SID, to eliminate distraction from dash lights during night driving.

Essentially, the tech makes driving safer by minimizing distractions, at least according to Google.

Apple is helping reduce the risk of having a crash by introducing a new, distraction - free mode for driving.

When a boisterous group of fishermen arrive from Oregon to give the local economy a shot in the arm, Holly is immediately driven to distraction by handsome ex-baseball player River O'Leary.

By 1970, abstraction had driven Guston to distraction.

Another veteran climatologist, John Michael Wallace of the University of Washington, sees a similar message in extreme events in relation to the background push from greenhouse gases, but says efforts to demonstrate that today's heat waves are driven substantially by greenhouse heating can be a damaging distraction.

Car accidents in Boston are caused by a variety of factors, including poor judgment, speeding, reckless driving, alcohol and drugs, and distractions.

Distraction could be caused by texting while driving, loud passengers, etc..

We begin by taking note of the weather conditions at the scene of the collision, the driving speed of the motorist, any evidence of failure to follow proper traffic procedures, and other errors such as a failure to yield, and any distractions that may have played a part in the accident.

Texas may have banned texting while driving but there is no law that prohibits using and programming an infotainment system while driving, yet recent research by the AAA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that using these systems can be a major distraction while driving.

While I have nothing against text ads, or even static banners, I've been driven to distraction one too many times by ads flashing, blinking, beeping or speaking when I open... [more]

By highlighting content on their homepages and by using ads on individual story pages (however much the flashing distractions drive me barmy) from across their navigation, they hope to provide a strong scent for all the different sections of news they cover — sport, entertainment, national and world newBy highlighting content on their homepages and by using ads on individual story pages (however much the flashing distractions drive me barmy) from across their navigation, they hope to provide a strong scent for all the different sections of news they cover — sport, entertainment, national and world newby using ads on individual story pages (however much the flashing distractions drive me barmy) from across their navigation, they hope to provide a strong scent for all the different sections of news they cover — sport, entertainment, national and world news.

A 2015 study by AAA found that distracted driving was a factor in 58 percent of crashes involving teen drivers with cell phone use being the second biggest distraction.

Accidents are frequently caused by many types of distracted driving behaviors, including cell phone use, text messaging, eating, distractions caused by other passengers or pets in the vehicle and distractions caused by activity outside the vehicle, such as a previous accident.

Cell phones are the leading cause of distraction so eliminate the temptation by turning them off before you drive.

Pressure by these groups contributed to the Department of Transportation's decision, in the fall of 2009, to hold a two - day conference in order to assess the risks associated with DWY and other types of driving distractions.

Despite a statewide ban on the use of hand - held devices while driving, countless people are injured every day on California roads by people who are making phone calls, sending or reading text messages, or allowing their attention to be diverted by some other distraction.

18 - wheeler collisions may be caused by a number of factors that often include driver distraction, fatigue, dangerous lane changes, impairment, speeding, aggressive driving, tailgating, and more.

The short mental distraction and physical interference with the ability to drive caused by such acts are not intended to be caught by the provision.

That study, limited just to cell phone distraction, revealed distracted driving causes far more crashes than reported by government data.

When policyholders think they're incapable of driving their vehicle safely - be it from drowsiness, impairment, or distraction, they can call a taxi service, and get up to $ 50 reimbursed by the insurer.

Most vehicular accidents are caused by speeding, careless driving or driver distractions and are therefore preventable.

Some states have graduated driver licensing for teen drivers which limits the possibility of distractions by restricting certain passengers, mobile device use, and acceptable drive times.

An online Texas defensive driving course is available through Texas Drive Safe that can be taken by teens and parents to learn more about overcoming the dangers of distractions behind the wheel and become safer drivers.

Decades ago, the biggest driving distraction on the road was a pretty lady walking by on the sidewalk.

Section 3 is a free - to - download digital addendum that supplements the chapters of the guidebook and focuses on discussion items that you and your teen can cover at night — such as short stories about the damage that can be done by loose items in your vehicle or the 10 most dangerous foods to eat while driving (hint: all are hot and / or gooey ones that can cause distractions!).

Inattention to driving caused by cell phones and other distractions is still responsible for a large number of deaths, injuries, and property damage each year both in California and nationally.

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Because of the increasing number of road accidents caused by cognitive distractions, authorities ban or restrict the use of cell phones while driving to keep the safety of the public.

Many accidents are caused by careless driving, speeding and driver distractions and are therefore preventable.

By limiting who can use their smartphone or handheld device while driving, Michigan lawmakers are at least acknowledging that they recognize there is inherent danger for some drivers who face distractions behind the wheel.

Children who are able to inhibit impulses (often driven by emotions) and avoid distractions are able to engage in more prosocial behaviors and accomplish their goals.