Sentences with phrase «other frivolous»

Available for just $ 89 (about # 65, AU$ 115), Logitech made sure that you're paying for fantastic sound and comfort, with none of your cash being wasted on flashy RGB lighting or other frivolous features.

If a new speaker system costs too much, it will limit your ability to indulge other frivolous desires (or maybe even to afford necessities).

Don't play hard to get or any other frivolous mind games.

So unlike other frivolous dating sites that tend to cater to more casual and short relationships, you won't be wasting your time and energy on short connections and lacklustre dates.

I find it odd that so many companies have a hard time justifying enhanced employee benefits, yet are quick to approve expensive company parties, trade - show dinners, questionable travel or other frivolous expenses.

His paintings explore a unique color pallet which is at times soft and vulnerable and at others frivolous and chaotic.

Not exact matches

Only Canada and three other OECD countries have no patient cost - sharing, where at least a nominal fee is charged to patients to minimize frivolous visits.

Of course, sometimes lawsuits are warranted, but other times they may seem frivolous or even unjustified to the business owner.

Ones that align with Beijing's strategic and economic priorities will get the green light, while others in sectors like sports and entertainment will be frowned upon as Beijing considers them frivolous.

By transferring my money to a couple brokerage accounts and two other banks as soon as it hits my main bank I no longer have temptation to spend on frivolous things.

However, if you know you have other financial goals that could use a boost (think college or retirement savings) «keep the frivolous spending low so you can invest wisely next,» she added.

The act bans the frivolous use of toxic pesticides on lawns and in other places where children play.

Lacking seriousness or responsibleness; frivolous: indulged in silly word play; silly pet names for each other.

Every other form of revelation would be a deception in the eyes of love; for either the learner would first have to be changed, and the fact concealed from him that this was necessary (but love does not alter the beloved, it alters itself); or there would be permitted to prevail a frivolous ignorance of the fact that the entire relationship was a delusion.

Thus it may be a punishment for the frivolous person to be confined to a sick bed, but suppose in truth he understands it as punishment, then the illness, the fever or whatever other disorder it now may be, then it is a medicine.

In my 11 years of ministry, no other topic has brought more mockery and frivolous joking.

There are plenty of Christians willing to give up all that other stuff for a somber reflection on the birth of Christ (that's why the Puritans worked to outlaw Xmas celebrations as frivolous and distractive).

For in this, instead of impressing upon him a holy fear and shame before the Good, he is polluting the pure one by teaching him the fear of loss of money, loss of reputation, misjudgment by others, neglect, the world's judgment, the ridicule of fools, the laughter of the frivolous, the cowardly whining of consideration, the inflated triviality of the moment, the fluttering mist - forms of vapor.

I don't mind them using their freedom of speech to lobby others to adopt their view, but constantly proposing spurious legislation with absolutely nothing concrete to back it up should be view the same way frivolous lawsuits are and those who can not give any evidence to their claims should be penalized for wasting everyone else's time.

I hope somebody out there enjoys reading my thoughts (even if it's just to laugh at them), but more than that, I hope they make somebody think; yes, I do have far to much time on my hands tonight, but if I hadn't been writing this, I'd be doing some other writing exercise, so this was not really a frivolous pursuit.

In other words, to avoid frivolous RFRA claims, Congress may need to preclude otherwise justifiable religious exercise concerns by severely limiting the availability of both religious and nonreligious - based exemptions and accommodations, potentially resulting in more draconian legislative drafting.

That Mattos is able to coax the depth of flavors he does from just a few simple ingredients makes other chefs» overwrought dishes seem frivolous and indulgent.

If someone were to ask me why I'm involved in social media, I would probably say that there are two reasons: One is to connect with other people, which means making friends, learning from others, and having conversations (both meaningful and frivolous).

I have only seen people be judged around here for continuing to hold onto opinions that are not supported by facts, or for judging others as bad parents for dumb reasons, or taking risks like homebirth for frivolous reasons.

He took a swipe at some judges who would not sit on time and rise early and lawyers who file frivolous applications and employ other delay tactics as well as shoddy police investigation, and admonish them to desist from such.

Unlike some other proposals that bar candidates from contesting elections if charged with criminal cases, this solution would not vitiate the presumption of innocence, and should be seen as a «privilege» given to elected representatives, an opportunity to quickly clear their names of malicious or frivolous allegations.

Penalties for Frivolous Lawsuits — Vote Passed (230 - 188, 11 Not Voting) The bill would modify federal rules governing civil lawsuits to require federal courts to impose sanctions on parties that violate the existing prohibition on the filing of frivolous lawsuits, with such sanctions to include monetary penalties to cover the other party's attorneys» fees and othFrivolous Lawsuits — Vote Passed (230 - 188, 11 Not Voting) The bill would modify federal rules governing civil lawsuits to require federal courts to impose sanctions on parties that violate the existing prohibition on the filing of frivolous lawsuits, with such sanctions to include monetary penalties to cover the other party's attorneys» fees and othfrivolous lawsuits, with such sanctions to include monetary penalties to cover the other party's attorneys» fees and other costs.

Briefly, on Oct. 6 during the candidates» first major voter forums in the town of Bedford, Killian took her own crack at Latimer's use of money, briefly targeting him and other longtime politicians for using campaign funds for what she characterizes as frivolous expenses like food and gas; expenses of which there are dozens of in Latimer's most recent disclosure.

(i) Upon receipt or initiation of a complaint, the Chairperson of the Committee on Ethics shall promptly mail or deliver by other means a copy of the complaint to each person or organization who is charged with a violation, unless the Chairperson determines that the complaint is so frivolous that it should be dismissed without further inquiry, in which case the full Committee shall be notified and may review the ruling of the Chairperson and direct that the complaint be mailed.

The bill, titled: «A Bill for an Act to Prohibit Frivolous Petitions and other Matters Connected therewith», is sponsored by Senator Ibn Na'Allah, APC, Kebbi South.

The Catholic Conference and other critics of The Child Victims Act have argued the look - back window would lead to a torrent of frivolous claims against the church and other defendants.

The party said it read with utmost disgust the frivolous statement credited to the minister where he reportedly told Nigerians and other members of the public that the attacks on two communities in Benue State that led to the death of over 74 people and destruction of properties worth millions of naira were as a result of the open grazing prohibition law enacted by the state government.

Some 3 - D imaging applications are helping to save lives; others are purely frivolous.

While it might seem frivolous to study why we catch yawns and participate in other kinds of unconsciously provoked micmicry, the research could provide fundamental insight into how our brains work and develop.

This leaves you with 163 - 165 hours in the week and everything else — like walking, standing, gardening, cleaning, and all the other ostensibly frivolous things you think don't count — all add up.

And then, I'd probably call it a day and save the rest for some other needs:) Kinda boring, but I don't like to be frivolous in my material purchases.

Some looks from other designers were on the frivolous side, but if done right this can be a trend to bet on (and it's kinda fun, don't you think?!).

Some people in tech think visibly dressing up is a sign of incompetence (too much time spent on frivolous pursuits) while to other professionals (eg lawyers) it shows you know the rules.

It's a somewhat arbitrary number, but it's about the cost of a chai latte — in other words, a frivolous throw - away cost.

I grew up in a low - income immigrant household where my mom often told me how short we were on rent and other bills, so now as an adult, I often feel overly guilty or frivolous for spending money.

This frivolous attitude often dampens the whole spirit of online dating and leaves the other person disappointed.

Dating is a stage of romantic relationships in humans whereby two people meet socially with the aim of each assessing the other's suitability as a Sick of frivolous gay dating sites?

Like ever other movie in the M: I series, the story demands your unedified attention at every beat, and one can't help but feel that some of the countless twists are frivolous considering the basic framework of the narrative.

i only wish those thousands went to work on movies of more substance than fighting robots... and you don't have to apologize to me, i can in fact compare «Real Steel» to «The Fast and the Frivolous» films because in essence they are one - in - the - same, simply just the flavor of the week kind of flicks that have no real pull behind them other than big name actors, CGI and a promise of action.

As ultimately frivolous and outsized as the director's other big - time work, Rango benefits from being fully animated.

As the Coens guide us through a fictional dream factory, «Capitol Pictures» (also featured in their condescending and morose Barton Fink), nostalgic fantasy and frivolous satire create a peculiar glow, then cancel each other out.

There are some updates coming to Assassin's Creed Origins in December, some of them pretty major, others fairly frivolous.

Lina Wolff's 2016 novel, «Bret Easton Ellis and the Other Dogs,» also covered similar frustrations in the literary world, but where these take the form of scathing and witty reprisals, Miller takes a more frivolous tack and laughs at the absurdity of it all.

Stranger by the Lake has generally been received as Guiraudie's most «mature» film, and certainly, like That Old Dream, it sees him in overtly serious mode, while his others are more or less surreal and defiantly frivolous.

No other ingredients were really required, whilst learning outside of what was already on the curriculum was almost seen as something rather frivolous.