Sentences with phrase «place as a distraction»

I have no idea how anyone in this city gets anything done with that place as a distraction.

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While in some communities Wi - Fi might not be available to you as a library guest without a registered card, working from a library is still a great place to concentrate without distraction (Facebook, emails).

Allow this center in a man to remain dulled by the crowd; allow it to continue dissipated by busyness; permit it to go on evading its function by a round of distractions, or to lull itself by a carefully chosen rotation of pleasures; abandon it to its attempt to drug, to narcotize suffering and remorse which might reveal to it its true condition; let it wither away the sense of its own validity by false theories of man's nature, of his place in the social pattern, of his way of salvation; in short, allow any of these well - known forms of domestication of man's responsible core as an individual, to continue unchallenged, and you as a thinker and a friend of men have committed the supreme treason!

With such an important few months ahead in his career as he looks to sign off with the national team in style as well as begin to put the pieces in place to build a legacy at Chelsea, Conte's on - going issues in the court rooms will be an unwanted distraction.

He remembers those rides as the team's «safe place,» where the Broncos felt the most together, no distractions, «just the boys.»

Many families have their own ways that older help with younger children and it really depends on what is needed to keep the homeschool scheduled time in place with as few of distractions as possible.

As children get older, what they want causes parents even more anxiety: more television time to absorb popular culture's cavalier attitudes about sex and violence, more computer time to talk with who - knows - who, more freedom to go places without parents, and eventually freedom to date and drive and all the activities that will drive me to distraction.

Our play yard mobile was a great distraction during diaper changes, and it also doubled as a safe place for our littles to play while I cooked meals or while we were out in the backyard.

If you have a baby that is in a stage where he hates being out of your hand, you can depend on the mirror and birds on the swing as they can serve as a distraction to your baby when placed in the swing.

The press conference also took place just as a new Quinnipiac University poll was released, showing 46 percent of New York voters think the mayor's «involvement in national issues» is a distraction from his daily duties.

Even futurist K Eric Drexler, who came up with the idea in the first place (in his 1986 book Engines of Creation) has since recanted, and Greenpeace UK's chief scientist describes grey goo as a «distraction from the real issues».

This means that you are not rebounding in reaction to your last break up or looking for a warm place to rest your head as a distraction to heartbreak.

It's a brilliant dance of charm and delusion delivered with an amiable enthusiasm and wavering resolve and accompanied by a running stream - of - consciousness narration of constant distraction, pinging all over the place as he struggles to keep his secrets and play undercover agent 0014 («Because I'm twice as smart as 007,» he crows to a neighbor — the first of many to hear about his covert work).

The lens flare that was slightly annoying in Star Trek becomes a serious hindrance in Super 8 because it just cuts the frame in awkward places and serves as a distraction from a story that wants to be grounded in small town Americana and genuine emotions.

The fashion godhead is struggling to keep up with changes in haute couture, and there's no place for Alma in his life except as a distraction.

As you watch a flipped video, find a quiet place free from distractions, turn off Facebook and Instagram, take notes, write down questions, and make time to learn from the content.

While it's easy for those focused on the urban agenda to dismiss suburban reform as a distraction or a novelty, it may be more useful to think of high - performing communities as terrific laboratories for bold solutions and as the place where high - functioning systems working in advantageous circumstances may have much to teach about how to help schools go from good to great.

A quiet place to study is also useful, since distractions such as TV, computer games, or family members in the same room can hinder learning outcomes.

«Until recently, social - emotional learning was often placed on the sidelines and seen as a distraction from academics,» said author Hanna Melnick.

District leaders say they put the requirement in place to reduce distractions in the classroom, as well as bullying in schools.

A 9th grade language arts teacher explains how her school helped struggling readers by placing them in an Academic Literacy class that gave them time to read books for pleasure and helped them develop strategies for choosing books, eliminating distractions, and monitoring their thinking as they read.

Multifunction tablets, phones, and computers still have their place in teaching and learning; however, it is always important to remember that technology shouldn't be a distraction from reading and writing as the emphasis of instruction.

I recognize that this was done as a safety feature to prevent distraction from drivers trying to watch video while driving, however, there could be safe guards in place to minimize this from happening, such as disabling HDMI controls from the steering wheel while in drive, as well as lane - monitoring while HDMI in drive is activated to alert the driver if unexpected lane shifts are occurring, and in that case, a fail - safe could disable video until the car is in park again.

Distractions, such as treats and toys, can also be placed throughout these areas.

The latter would not be the dog's fault, but rather mine, because I unfairly chose to put a dog in a place with many distractions as they are trying to learn how to completely revamp their current behavior and lifestyle.

Provide your cat with plenty of distractions inside your home such as toys, hiding places, scratching posts, cat trees, shelves, etc..

It's important to start out training your puppy in a quiet area with few distractions and work up to more public places as obedience becomes more reliable.

So, here it is... if there is an area with little distractions and no traffic, (like a low populated cul - de-sac, for instance) many owners have found that as soon as they drop the leash and let it drag behind the dog, the dog will stay in place.

The dogs are tested for positive reaction to medical equipment such as wheelchairs, crutches, canes and walkers; response to the «leave it» command to ignore food placed nearby; acclimation to infirmities, demonstrating confidence when exposed to people breathing heavily, coughing, walking unsteadily and other distractions; responding positively to the «say hello» command, showing willingness to meet, be petted or held by a stranger; and finally, a non-aggressive, friendly reaction to children.

If your cat already scratches furniture, place the post in front of the furniture as a distraction.

Along with the modern audio - visual equipment you would expect are little touches that go a long way such as well placed and multiple power outlets throughout and floor to ceiling windows away from street noise and distractions.

Modern tropical architecture and minimalistic interiors provide no distraction from the breathtaking ocean views and the surrounding landscape making it an ideal place for a family vacation, as well as for a romantic gateway or a fun holiday with friends.

But despite its less than cheery looks, Skyrim is a compelling place to lose yourself in; the vast mountains are just waiting to be climbed, the sprawling plains are filled with animals to hunt (mammoths are a good challenge), dungeons to clear out, castles to fight through and so many side - quests, distractions and stunning vista's that you may as well just give up your job and resign yourself to the house for the next year or two.

And yet, heartening as it was to see modern masters featured here, this year they somehow looked out of place, a distraction that called attention to the morphing model of an art fair.

Our goal is to help reduce these distractions through teaching hands - on basics of how to use these devices safely, such as pulling over when searching for information or placing a call.

Starting off with that notification feature though, the secondary display actually acts as the place that new notifications are displayed, completely freeing up the main display and keeping the user away from annoying distractions.

Free Yourself from Distraction — Find a quiet place away from outside noise such as dogs barking, traffic, television / radio, etc..

Tips for Teachers with ADHD Children Change where a child sits in the classroom to a place closer to the board or teacher's desk, away from distractions such as the window and door, or closer to a student who can model on - target behavior and serve as a «study - buddy»... more

Other times it might be better to find a quiet, non-confrontational place away from distractions and potential interruptions such as other people in the house, your phone, the television and give your child your full attention.

«Until recently, social - emotional learning was often placed on the sidelines and seen as a distraction from academics,» said author Hanna Melnick.

It was followed by some party animal action on the other side on Saturday night, plus assorted other sleep distractions, which culminated, as every weekend does at our place, with the garbage trucks at 5 am on Monday morning.