Sentences with phrase «kind of distractions from»

The same kind of distractions from the business at hand must be said of the Common Core State Standards debate, which has drained our collective energies and focus on students.

«The structure of the tools wasn't as conducive to that discussion, and the pictures and other stuff on the screen were kind of distractions from that work.»

and then seems to think that all the attention by the authors of the papers to model results is some kind of distraction from the central observation.

Powder Rooms are pretty much purely functional spaces... I think that just means it's even more important to make sure they're pretty... kind of a distraction from all that, um... function.

kind of a distraction from all that, um... function.

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On the days you plan to write, I guarantee the sun will be shining, there will be parades outside your house, free concerts in the park, and all kinds of distractions ready to take you away from your writing.

These kinds of topics are a distraction and a detraction from faith.

In this case, that mastery too often turns Father X into a kind of ringmaster whose verbal antics, presumably intended to make the Mass more user - friendly, are a distraction from that toward which the Church's worship aims, according to the teaching of the Second Vatican Council: «The liturgy daily builds up those who are in the Church, making of them a holy temple of the Lord, a dwelling - place for God in the Spirit, to the mature measure of the fullness of Christ» (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 2).

I'm glad we have both kinds because it added a lot of variety to those moments when our baby was hysterical from sore gums and the different styles served as a distraction for her.

My office was kind enough to give me a separate room away from the noise and distractions of a busy office.

i am a kind loving funny sweet and sexy full figured gal looking for a man that appreciates that in a woman... i am a mother of two great kids one of which is autistic so i am met with lots of challenges and stresses and i want some one to sweep me off my feet and be a serious distraction from...

An uptight, fastidious former manager at London's famed Harrod's department store, Thomas intends to sell the property in order to finance the opening of his own toy shop, but he hadn't counted on distractions from both Peter and his kind human caretaker, artist Bea (Rose Byrne).

Though die - hard fans have clearly come to expect this kind of computer - generated gimmickry, with rare exceptions — the half - horse, half - eagle Hippogriffs are a great success — these kooky bits of business are both unconvincing and a distraction from the emotional core that makes the Potter books so special.

Berman and Pulcini also attempt to find some kind of cultural relevance to the story by weaving in real - life events from NYC's upheaval at the time, but they mostly come off as distractions since the film doesn't really dive deep into any of these issues.

While this kind of kinaesthetic learning environment is naturally conducive to engagement, it is critical to spell out learning goals and expectations to ensure the platform does not become a distraction from focused learning.

«Fauzia Burke has been on the web promoting books from the very beginning... She knows exactly what kinds of web promotion will drive book sales, and doesn't waste your time or money with distractions.»

We are very aware that at any given time children have the opportunity to spend their time away from our apps and with all kinds of distractions that life brings us.

The dog learns not by tightening real tight but a gentle pressure not to pinch or hurt dog, the rest of training after established collar is on is communicating with the prong, slight up / down motion... having a serious conversation with the prong collar is only necessary at extreme point, lunging to kill a dog or persons extreme and there is no treat or tone or action that stops dog already at a 10 then a calm leash correction and removing dog away from distraction to the other side of dogs thresh hold 6ft to across the street and repeat getting closer and of course treats and a «GOOD» is needed when a job well done Now, I also work with a Old English Bull Dog named Zoey who had to go 2 months to physical therapy for her knee she had surgery on a yr ago and I used a harness by Halti, they said no good, and a flat collar is no good on these kind of dogs.

It's that I think it serves as a kind of costless luxury good or form of entertainment for the person doing the opining him - or herself, and thus as a distraction from the kinds of things he or she should or could be doing qua citizen.