Distractions
2009-07-23 22:54:00 I’m sitting at the Café in the Barnes & Noble in the Citicorp Building in NYC. I came for a little inspiration. It is filled with writers and readers sipping coffee and staring out the window at the rain. I love being here, surrounded by stacks of books and people who love them. When I arrived, the café was full so I went to the second floor to the biography section to take a gander at my book on the shelf. It’s so exciting to know that it’s here, to know that several stores in Manhattan have it on the shelf. I wonder if that will ever get old. I certainly hope not.I came here to work on my novel, but my head is so full I decided I make use of the time here to organize my thoughts. Multitasking has been a chore over these last few months and it helps to just lay it all out. These are the main events:The novel – The working title is Thanksgiving.The collaboration project – It’s a big exciting secret book proposal.The big pitch – I’m working on the idea of...
Master of All Distractions
2009-04-01 23:58:00 Let’s accept it, Twitter, Facebook, MySpace are all just big distractions. You log onto FB and then you go onto Twitter and then you realize you have a MySpace account too and so on… but wait… now there is something else that will provide you all the distraction right on your desktop. It is ...
By: MyLifeDump
Barack Obama’s Politics of Distractions
2009-03-13 13:46:00 It has become quite obvious why Barack Obama has never released his college transcripts. Obama is dumber than a hod of bricks, Steven Thomma, McClatchy Newspapers: WASHINGTON - The deepening recession is taking a slight toll on President Barack Obama’s standing, but he’s still twice as popular as archnemesis Rush Limbaugh, according to a new McClatchy-Ipsos poll. Archnemesis? Obama has the wrong target. Limbaugh is not the one trying to develop nuclear weapons and threating to wipe out Israel. That would be one Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Limbaugh isn’t the one attacking our Navy on the high seas. That would be China. Lastly, Limbaugh is not the one that tanking the United States economy. That would be the one himself. Karl Rove in the Wall Street Journal: Presidents throughout history have kept lists of political foes. But the Obama White House is the first I am aware of to pick targets based on polls. Even Richard Nixon didn&r...
By: BitsBlog
How To Regain Control When Distractions Are Eating Your Time
2009-03-03 03:52:00 I made my ?To Do List? (for today) last night. The list was clear and prioritized. When I woke up this morning, I promised myself that I will ?somehow? complete the ?MUST DOs?. It?s almost dinner time? I can?t believe I have only finished one task.How many times have you awoken in the morning, resolved to put in a full day of work, and then marveled at how little work actually got done? (If you're like me, the answer is "too many times!")Looking back at my day, I realize that motivation or the ?To Do? List itself was not the problem. As much as I hate to admit it, distractions/interruptions were the main contributory factor.Avoidable distractions Vs ?Allowable? distractionsWe get distractions because we allow ourselves to be distracted. Surely, there is a clear distinction between distractions that are unavoidable and those we should allow. A sick child, a crisis situation at work etc. are distraction that we should allow. More often than not, it?s not these types of distraction th...
By: Enhance Life
How To Regain Control When Distractions Are Eating Your Time
2009-03-03 03:52:00 I made my “To Do List” (for today) last night. The list was clear and prioritized. When I woke up this morning, I promised myself that I will “somehow” complete the “MUST DOs”. It’s almost dinner time… I can’t believe I have only finished one task.How many times have you awoken in the morning, resolved to put in a full day of work, and then marveled at how little work actually got done? (If you're like me, the answer is "too many times!")Looking back at my day, I realize that motivation or the “To Do” List itself was not the problem. As much as I hate to admit it, distractions/interruptions were the main contributory factor.Avoidable distractions Vs “Allowable” distractionsWe get distractions because we allow ourselves to be distracted. Surely, there is a clear distinction between distractions that are unavoidable and those we should allow. A sick child, a crisis situation at work etc. are distraction that we should allow. More often than not, it’s not t...
By: Enhance Life
Too many distractions to work from home? Have you ever worked in ? - Examin
2009-02-25 14:20:00 Examiner.com Too many distractions to work from home? Have you ever worked in …Examiner.comby Dan Rafter, Chicago Telecommuting Examiner I'm always amazed when people tell me that they could never work from home because there are too many distractions. I want to ask them: Have they ever worked from an office? There are more distractions in ...
Goldiron wrote a new blog post: SYNC reduces driving distractions claim
2009-02-06 17:10:00 Goldiron wrote a new blog post: SYNC reduces driving distractions claim SYNC reduces driving distractions claim Research carried out by Ford on its SYNC hands-free system claims that it significantly reduces the level of distraction when drivers select a phone number or choose a song on their MP3 player compared with the same operations with hand-held cell phones and music players. The research claims study participants spent an ...
The Loved Ones - Distractions (2009)
2009-01-31 16:00:00 1. Distracted2. Last Call3. Spy Diddley4. Johnny 995. Lovers Town Revisited6. Coma GirlMySpace: http://www.myspace.com/theloved-onesDownloadMusica Sin Limites TheSceneRelease.Com
By: TheSceneRelease
Distractions... (aka ways to enable procrastination)
2009-01-13 22:55:00 Create your own kaleidoscopePac-Xon (pacmanish game)HangmanCrossword and word search puzzlesDevolop an interactive story onlineNow get back to writing!
By: The Writing Life
Big Media: Just Say No! We've had Enough Lies & Distractions
2008-09-13 16:32:00 There is something sinister about the press's complicity in allowing campaign coverage to feed hungrily on endless lies. It smacks of McCarthyism. Stop repeating stuff that isn't true. It's time for news organizations to stop being shills and for serious political reporters to stop being hacks. Mark Halperin and Campbell Brown have showed the way. read more | digg story
Unplug to Avoid Online Distractions [Distractions]
2008-05-27 13:00:00 Countless opportunities to waste time online have driven essayist and techie Paul Graham to an extreme solution: to disconnect completely. After trying various methods to reduce procrastination with online distractions, Graham writes: I now leave Wi-Fi turned off on my main computer except when I need to transfer a file or edit a web page, and ...
Managing Office Distractions
2008-05-26 14:14:00 Knowingly or unknowingly a major portion of office time is distracted by some simple but common things which include mails, phone calls, visitors, tedious paper works, document searching, noise, meetings, expectations, doubt clearing, etc. This is always better to have some idea to manage these office distractions.First, organize and place every thing in right places. One who needs a thing must have access to it nearly and swiftly. Develop a routine time management procedure considering your peak and off-peak office hours. Be strict with the time you allocate for things like mail checking, replying mails, employee checking, meetings, etc.Arrange a good telephone operator-cum-customer service person who deals with all/most calls from outside and route only the needed ones to right person. Similarly arrange a front office executive to receive and help all visitors and to route only qualified ones to right person. File handling is a serious issue. A manager must make sure that all file...
More distractions for Obama's Campaign
2008-05-08 02:39:00 Another one of those pesky distractions for Obama.
By: Stix Blog
How To Deal With Home Business Distractions
2008-04-09 08:36:00 Distractions can sink your home business if you are not careful. If you are working at home with your own home business, you have better chances to become successful if you learn to focus on your marketing task at hand and close your eyes and ears from everything else.Easier said than done, I know. Nevertheless, ...
How to Avoid Distractions Working at Home
2008-04-03 00:00:00 One of the biggest challenges of running a home-based business is staying focused on the task at hand. A myriad of distractions can pull even the most dedicated business owners from their work. Thankfully you can avoid these distractions from dominating your time. The first and foremost consideration is the location of your home office. High ...
[distractions] Hell's Kitchen Is Back. Just Accept It.
2008-04-01 20:24:00 1461. This is defininitely not a foolie, so no need to check the date here ... but certainly there's something poetic about debuting it on this day, but our favorite celeb chef is back with THE reality television show SunDial Earth Station's crew will deign to watch ... You bet. It's Hell's Kitchen, new for 2008. Chef Ramsay is getting set to go on a tear again and it's soooooo much fun to watch. New crew of donkeeeeeys, and a new lady sous chef, but it's the same Ramsay and the same Jean-Phillipe. We understand that the prize this time around isn't some off-the-Strip casino Executive Chef position. This time, Chef Ramsay's opening a branch of his world-renowned Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Gordon Ramsay at the London West Hollywood in beautiful LA. Yawp ... workin' for The Man himself. This time, the relationship won't end at the end of the show. Just like halfway through last time I won't be blogging, because I really blogged intensively then and nobody cared (yeah, I'm ...
J.D. Drew: Admits distractions made for a tough ?07
2008-02-23 05:46:00 Read the full story.
By: MLB News Blog
THRrata and other distractions
2008-02-18 19:59:00 * Some of you have asked what kind of crazy randomness caused the THR schedule this year. It’s actually anything but random. They’re being run in the order of finish for last year’s Dick Martin Award. Cleveland won and went first, and so on. At least that’s how it’s supposed to be. I screwed up, ...
By: The RotoFeed
How To Avoid Driving Distractions
2008-02-15 01:30:00 Susie was driving home with her children after a medical appointment. Driving in the opposite direction was a contractor who was talking on his cell phone to a supplier. While looking at the phone, the contractor lost control of his vehicle, crossed the center line and hit Susie’s vehicle head on. Susie and one of her ...
Distractions, Distractions, Distractions
2008-02-10 15:30:00 This blog has become a distraction and as a result, I am discontinuing it. Why? Well, most anything investing related that I would publish here I can just as easily publish at The Field Guide for Investors. The only reason to keep this venue is to house posts I wouldn’t dream of posting at the Field Guide, ...
By: Investing Notes
Are These Distractions Stopping You?
2008-02-05 20:09:00 Are these distractions stopping you from questioning why the world today, is going so drastically wrong and why it appears that nobody is doing anything about it?
Opportunities and Distractions
2008-01-30 04:58:00 At the last Advantage Conferences Mindset Mentoring Conference, a man named Kevin Weaver was one of the speakers. While he was talking with us, a comment he made has really stuck with me. He said that one of his mentors explained to him "You need to learn the difference between Opportunity, and Distraction". Kevin realized that he had been spending too much time doing "good" things, instead of doing the "best" things for him. Let me explain. In my life I have found that it is very easy to say yes. If someone asks me to be involved in a project, or ministry, or business venture I want to say "yes". These are all "good" things, even Godly things. But good opportunities can become not-so-good distractions very easily. As Bilbo Baggins in the “Lord of the Rings” says, you “feel like butter spread across too much bread”.As followers of Christ, God has given us a purpose for being on this earth. Our first priority is to love the Lord our God with all your heart, soul, and mind,...
Smart Dashboard in vehicles could stop distractions: Mind reading science
2008-01-21 14:08:00 A brand new Smart Dashboard or intelligent dashboard is being worked on by German engineers from the Technical University of Berlin; this new brainwave of an idea could become reality with a possible availability within just 5 years. The idea behind the new Smart Dashboard will help improve reaction times in real driving conditions by watching ...
By: Product Reviews
Distractions of setting world record, Sydney fallout led to Perth loss: Buc
2008-01-21 10:56:00 The distractions created by the world record pursuit of winning 17 Tests in a row and the fallout from the acrimonious Sydney Test that witnessed India’s threat to pull out of the series following the three-match ban on Harbhajan Singh, resulted in the Australian team losing the edge and finally losing the Perth Test by 72 runs, said former Aussie coach John Buchanan. The Perth loss reminded Buchanan of Aussies’ defeat in Calcutta in 2001, which had also deprived Australia of its 17th consecutive victory. "It took me back to Calcutta, when after India's first innings we were expected to win. In that situation sometimes the way forward is not as clear as it should be," The Age quoted Buchanan as saying. He added: "Having been involved when there are records on, and with all the distractions occurring between the second and third Tests, that's all part of it. It (the record) is what everybody expected. People were talking up the wicket, that it was like...
By: B4U India
Deep Thoughts and Distractions
2008-01-18 16:23:00 Some times its just easier to watch to garbage truck than to put your thoughts into writing.
Astros fearful of distractions with Clemens at mini-camp (Yahoo! Sports)
2008-01-11 21:46:00 Roger Clemens’ participation in the upcoming Houston Astros’ mini-camp at Minute Maid Park is in limbo because… Read the full story.
By: MLB News Blog
Distractions I have to deal with when working on Sheltie Nation...
2008-01-01 00:00:00 Can blame Toby for trying...and it ALWAYS works! ;) Happy New Year to everyone in Sheltie Nation!
By: Sheltie Nation
Online distractions
2007-12-09 04:41:00 I'm know I'm a big pusher of click sites, but sometimes, you just gotta let lose and have some fun on the net. There are a few things I do. Visiting forums is perhaps my favourite.I also enjoy playing the games on Prizee. And in fact, it has turned into an evening ritual with my oldest son. He sits on my lap and we talk about the animals, etc. Plus, I get to win bonus stuff for the points I collect.Another thing I discovered while doing one of the boosters for Moola was a onlinebackgammon site (I also got paid $20). I had never played backgammon before, but I quickly learned the ropes and enjoyed my time on the site. All the players were super friendly. There is a few of backgammon sites, but my favourite site to play backgammon is www.gammon-world.com. I find it has a better layout and is easy to use. Also, I've played in a few of their backgammon tournaments and enjoyed myself.
Family Distractions?
2007-12-07 00:00:00 Sorry or the lack of recent posts, Between Family & Thanksgiving, the whole month blew away on me! Thankfully I'm back with some great grocery deals! Thanks for sticking around!
Get Rid of the Distractions
2007-11-22 07:50:00 Your cubicle might be where you have to do all of your work, but if you're anything like me then you know that's it's not always the best place for focusing on what you're working on. Whether it's the guy in the next cubicle with a cold, the girl across from you that thinks the person on the phone is hilarious, or your boss behind you yelling at somebody else, there are tons of distractions at work. Fortunately you can avoid all those distractions with some noise reduction headphones from Quiet Headphones and your favorite music. With the earphones that you'll get from Quiet Headphones you'll be able to increase your productivity and enjoy your favorite tunes at the same time. Before you know it, you're boss will be talking to you, but he won't be yelling. See if I'm not right. And if you are thinking about traveling, then the travel headphones will be perfect for keeping out the noise, letting you enjoy the trip.
Discovery HD to Broadcast First High Definition Imagery of the Moon from Ka
2007-11-14 16:03:00 Whist a little on the close side as far as timing goes, we couldn?t help but call to your attention to the fact that Discovery HD are due to air the first ever high definition imagery to be broadcast from the Japanese Kaguya Space Mission in a show to be aired this evening, November 14th 07, on the channel.
Distractions
2007-11-14 06:39:00 During the lunch shift at work today, my manager came up to me and very kindly offered to give me the evening off, which I accepted because, you know, packing! Which I actually did participate in this evening, amidst much cranky sniping amongst El Boyfriend, my son, and I. My nerves have earned a well-deserved ...
By: The Metamorph
Distractions a Problem? Successful Entrepreneur Shares Ten Easy Solutions
2007-11-13 00:00:00 “Kendall, how DO you get it all done?” I hear this question all the time. “What’s the big deal?” I asked as I initially shrugged off the question. But over time, I’ve come to understand that how I run my business is very different than how a lot of people run theirs. So I sat ...
Find Business Success - Change the 80/20 Rule and Eliminate Distractions
2007-11-06 16:04:00 What is the traditional approach for trying to get focused in business? It is the Pareto principle, commonly called the 80/20 rule, meaning that 20 percent of the effort or activity is always responsible for 80 percent of the results. It?s absolutely ludicrous and out of date. Pareto?s not around anymore. The principle has already been ...
Get Rid of the Distractions
2007-10-12 06:02:00 Your cubicle might be where you have to do all of your work, but if you’re anything like me then you know that’s it’s not always the best place for focusing on what you’re working on. Whether it’s the guy in the next cubicle with a cold, the girl across from you that thinks the ...
By: MyAnimes MySpace
Home Based Business Tips - Dealing With Distractions
2007-09-30 19:04:00 You know, everybody talks about how wonderful it is working from home. You don't have to deal with a boss. You don't have to deal with a commute to work. You don't have the expense of lunches out or gas or tolls. You don't have to punch a clock. I can go on and on about the advantages of working from home. But nobody ever talks about the distractions that you have to deal with when you're at home. You moms know what I'm talking about, especially you moms with little children who are still getting into everything. Seems like you can't get five minutes at the computer without having to deal with some crisis. Well, this article is going to show you how to cope with some of those distractions. I hope these tips help.For moms with little children who are too old to stay in a playpen all day and too young to know not to stick their fingers in the wall socket, I know, it's a constant chore keeping up with them, and quite honestly, I don't have a solution for you. I do however admi...
eliminate distractions to speed up writing
2007-09-25 01:52:00 Do you like to speed up on your writing? One of the ways to do that is to eliminate distractions. Although this may seem difficult, it doesn?t have to be. For instance, if you are a work-at-home parent, you can try sending your child to daycare, even if it is only one day a week. ...
Distractions
2007-09-19 17:31:00 I’m being pressed, pestered and bothered; a long few weeks of dealing with the results of censors and attempts to destroy the traffic flow to the Anvil. And still I am winning. However, I am definitely being distracted by this useless waste of my energies. It doesn’t look like such attempts are going to ...
Bolivian Distractions
2007-08-26 22:38:00 The masochistic economics of socialism are starting to to bite in Bolivia (the old textbook scenario: slow growth + negative investment + rising inflation + mounting public debt). Despite the economic woes, Alvaro Garcia Linera, the Vice President, has predictably taken the occasion to lash out at the United States today for allegedly using foreign ...
By: postpolitical
The Attraction of America?s Roadside Distractions
2007-08-23 22:32:00 If carefully planned, driving across the United States can be a trip back in time to a world of innocent roadside attractions. Places that seem to exist only in coffee table books and old family movies suddenly loom ahead as you drive along an old strip of Route 66 or take a diverting scenic drive ...
The Attraction of America?s Roadside Distractions
2007-08-23 22:32:00 If carefully planned, driving across the United States can be a trip back in time to a world of innocent roadside attractions. Places that seem to exist only in coffee table books and old family movies suddenly loom ahead as you drive along an old strip of Route 66 or take a diverting scenic ...
Get Rid of the Distractions
2007-08-06 22:47:00 Your cubicle might be where you have to do all of your work, but if you're anything like me then you know that's it's not always the best place for focusing on what you're working on. Whether it's the guy in the next cubicle with a cold, the girl across from you that thinks the person on the phone is hilarious, or your boss behind you yelling at somebody else, there are tons of distractions at work. Fortunately you can avoid all those distractions with some noise reduction headphones from Quiet... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Ignore distractions
2007-08-01 13:36:00 Positive thinking is a skill you can nurture inside yourself. This requires that you don't permit negative feelings to control your mind. People you meet may seem behave in ways that aim to provoke you. How do you react? Do you typically find yourself on the defensive or, do you brush off negative comments, stunts and vibes, because you see beyond the test to what you gain?Many people recall when others have "rubbed them the wrong way," swindled them or, done something which evoked hard feelings. How do you choose to see these kinds of situations? You can see them as a challenge or, as a means for you to reframe what you might of thought was initially important. Positive thinking is all about learning to reframe events and see the benefits.Make a point of reflecting back on at least two situations which have distracted you from your desired focus or peace of mind. Consider your initial impres...
Daily Distractions
2007-07-20 20:48:00 My car just broke down today. My dog just got bitten by a bee and I had to drive him to the vet but now the car is down. Things like this happen everyday in my life. And I suspect unexpected things happen in your life too. But how do you deal with such situations as they ...
Spirits and Other Distractions
2007-07-19 21:56:00 The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins? Edgar Allan Poe Ghosts are not the entertainment source they are cracked up to be. While it may be fun for some to visit their hangouts...it is no fun to live with 24/7. They are an energetic presence and can create a physical drain and emotional discomfort in those who are sensitive. The presence is felt in others but they feel less ill at ease. (Thus, they don't believe in the stuff.)Ghosts can also become attached to their people and intentionally create a bit of excitement when they disapprove of what is going on here in the manifest plane. Nothing like a spirit with an opinion - trying to make a point. Where there is a will...they can create a way.Hauntings are the result of spirit attachment to a specific space and beyond that -- to a specific person. We usually go into their space without knowing and cause them to readjust. That triggers ac...
Spirits and Other Distractions
2007-07-19 21:56:00 The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins? Edgar Allan Poe Ghosts are not the entertainment source they are cracked up to be. While it may be fun for some to visit their hangouts...it is no fun to live with 24/7. They are an energetic presence and can create a physical drain and emotional discomfort in those who are sensitive. The presence is felt in others but they feel less ill at ease. (Thus, they don't believe in the stuff.)Ghosts can also become attached to their people and intentionally create a bit of excitement when they disapprove of what is going on here in the manifest plane. Nothing like a spirit with an opinion - trying to make a point. Where there is a will...they can create a way.Hauntings are the result of spirit attachment to a specific space and beyond that -- to a specific person. We usually go into their space without knowing and cause them to readjust. That triggers ac...
5 Distractions To The Nesting Entrepreneur
2007-07-19 17:10:00 Let’s face it, not all entrepreneurs are lucky enough to fly the coup the day after they discover the entrepreneur inside. These entrepreneurs, such as myself are considered to be nesting. It’s a comfort thing. Think about all of the people that go through school and finish college with a million dollar idea but are ...
Business Success Tip #2 - Handling Distractions
2007-07-06 00:00:00 Let's face it, we all get distracted periodically. There are many reasons why. Here's five reasons why you might be getting distracted: Youjust don't want to do whatyou feelyou have to do or should do. In essence,you are pursuing the wrong goals. Not very motivating, is it? The environment does not positively support ...
Distractions can?t keep DEI from contending
2007-07-04 15:07:00 While most expected DEI to struggle this season, Rea White says Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Martin Truex wouldn’t let that happen. More: continued here
Distractions
2007-06-26 01:13:00 Willful ignorance is irresponsible, but willful apathy is sometimes necessary. |
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