Friday Night Lights: Stars, stats and more Nov 1, 2009
Statline: The Raiders gave up 89 rushing yards on 23 carries, while allowing only 12 through the air, while also forcing a turnover in a 62-3 win over W.T. White. Up Next: vs. Sunset. (BYU Sports -- Rivals.com)
King: More Heroes than Points Nov 1, 2009
Although the Browns sacked him but twice, they were in Edwards face all day, forcing him to hurry throws or heave the ball out of bounds to avoid the rush en route to hitting just 16-of-31 attempts for 152 yards and one interception for a miserable 52. 1 rating. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Friday Night Lights: Stars, stats and more Nov 1, 2009
Statline: The Raiders gave up 89 rushing yards on 23 carries, while allowing only 12 through the air, while also forcing a turnover in a 62-3 win over W.T. White. Up Next: vs. Sunset. (Rutgers Sports -- Rivals.com)
The good and bad of technology Oct 31, 2009
Big ;M; (Monsanto) stands out as the model, and sometimes the whipping boy, for advancing (or should I say forcing. seed technology on farmers. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
FSU, Duke partner to study impact of Gulf's 'dead zone' on shrimp fishery Oct 31, 2009
Regardless of the causes, Craig notes that hypoxia has substantial effects on the behavior of both shrimp and shrimp fishermen, forcing them to relocate to other areas. Smith points to changing economic conditions -- including declines in real shrimp prices due to competition from imports and rising fuel costs that likely also have influenced the shrimp fleet's behavior. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Audit: Most complaints against Palo Alto police 'unfounded' Oct 30, 2009
Later that day, he did the same thing to another female officer "while grabbing her head and forcing physical contact.". According to the report, the officer made remarks "to the effect that he was beyond discipline because of his impending retirement." The investigation found the employee had also previously made sexually offensive remarks to a third female officer. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Report: U.S. gets better at conserving water Oct 30, 2009
But as the drought and environmental battles persist in California, some of the state's most productive farmers are receiving as little as 10 percent of their normal supplies, forcing growers to leave hundreds of thousands of acres unplanted and lay off thousands of farmworkers. This year, city dwellers, too, have been forced to shorten their showers and let their lawns turn brown under mandatory water rations. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Kosovo Serbs seize UN courthouse Oct 29, 2009
The protesters broke into the building in the Serb-dominated part of the city, forcing UN police to retreat. A Kosovo police spokesman said a UN official was negotiating with Serb leaders to try to resolve the issue. (Yahoo News -- Kosovo)
BOB HERBERT: Changing world requires action, passion Oct 29, 2009
It is the kind of thinking that would have stopped the civil rights movement in its tracks, that would have kept women in the kitchen or the steno pool, that would have prevented labor unions from forcing open the doors that led to the creation of a vast middle class. This passivity and sense of helplessness most likely stems from the refusal of so many Americans over the past few decades to acknowledge any sense of personal responsibility for the policies and choices that have led the country... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Forsberg: C's ratchet up D » Oct 29, 2009
"When you feel like you're forcing turnovers, it's just like it gets contagious and guys were everywhere," said Pierce. "It's great to watch.". (ESPN -- Basketball)
Home security Oct 29, 2009
When you feel like you re forcing turnovers it gets contagious and guys are everywhere and you just know that the guys are going to be there. Everybody s helping one another. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Enron Reborn as AEI's $800 Million IPO Tests Investor Appetite for Power Oct 29, 2009
It also has businesses in Venezuela, where President nationalized some utilities in 2007, and Colombia, where policy makers in the same year temporarily implemented controls on capital by forcing companies taking loans abroad to deposit 40 percent of the funds in the central bank for six months. Theres a number of uncertainties because their business is spread across the world, said , president of IPODesktop. (Bloomberg -- US)
Homes burnt in E Timor violence Oct 29, 2009
Gangs of youths torched buildings, forcing people to flee, reports said ... A police commander in Viqueque, Jose de Carvalho, told Reuters news agency that gangs had torched 200 houses in the district, forcing about 1,000 villagers to flee to the mountains. (Yahoo News -- East Timor)
Kauai horseshoe pitchers settle for 2nd Oct 28, 2009
Published: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 2:11 AM HST Noah Texeira and Cindy Lund came close to forcing a play-off at a Round Robin horseshoe pitching tournament in Waimanalo, O ahu, over the weekend. Pitching into the last game, a win would have given the Kaua i pair an opportunity for a play-off for first place with the Waimanalo team of Sam Lum and Sherwood Carson, said Myrtle May Kamoku, National Horseshoe Pitching Association Regional Director and the Hawai i State Horseshoe Pitching Association... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Drought, Storms to Limit Rice Supplies, Raise Prices in U.S., Roberts Says Oct 28, 2009
Drought in South America has also reduced irrigation, forcing some producers to cut acreage this planting season and curbing exports, Roberts said. Declining output in India, the second-biggest producer, may also turn the South Asian nation into an importer, triggering a surge in global prices, he added. (Bloomberg -- US)
Beckham sure to return to AC Milan Oct 27, 2009
In the final of the worse-ball portion of the contest, Snedeker and Weekley initially tied finalists J.B. Holmes and Kenny Perry at par, forcing a playoff on the 305-yard, par-4, 14th hole. Snedeker and Weekley, who split $314,000 in total prize money, gained an edge when Holmes' drive landed next door on the 15th tee. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Market Forecaster Oct 27, 2009
The combination of the improved cash trade and fund buying has lifted the futures above the downtrend line, forcing a rally as funds covered their large short positions. The COF reports continue to indicate not only large supplies of cattle, but also heavy placement levels for this spring. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
COLUMN: 'Good without God' seems to turn nothing into a bit of something to brag about Oct 27, 2009
conversely, don't insult us by forcing christianity down our throats ... So please don't accuse me of forcing my religion on you ... No forcing, no nothing. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
A peek into the NBA season Oct 27, 2009
But the NBA is all about forcing defenses to make hard choices (as in the Lakers adding Pau Gasol). Shaq isn't close to what he once was, but he still demands a double-team, as does LeBron James. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Family, friends attend UConn CB's funeral Oct 27, 2009
Just hours before he was killed, the junior had a career-high 11 tackles on Oct. 17 and made perhaps the game's biggest play, forcing a fumble as Louisville was about to score with UConn up 21-13 in the third quarter. UConn won 38-25, but lost in an emotionally charged game Saturday to West Virginia 28-24. (ESPN -- College Football)
Nonprofits rethink how they use volunteers after economy causes 40% surge in volume Oct 27, 2009
The slumping economy is forcing many North Texas nonprofits to add staff and shore up their volunteer management processes to accommodate a sharp influx in volunteers. More and more people who are having trouble finding work are choosing to volunteer as a way to serve their community while also updating skills, building r;sum;s and networking for possible job leads, said Julie Thomas, CEO and president of the. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Zimbabwe: How the Police Raid Unfolded Oct 26, 2009
They went to the cottage where they slapped Nyandure's wife and her sister, before forcing him to dig in the yard and the garden ... "They also inspected the perimeter wall, the jacuzzi and the swimming pool before forcing me to get into some of the shrubs and flowers and come out with everything hidden there.". (allAfrica.com)
Kenya: Donor Fund Hitch Spells Doom for Electricity Sector Oct 26, 2009
The poor shortfall was caused by poor weather that cut the contribution of hydro power to the national grid, forcing the country to turn to the more expensive thermal power. This ushered in a period of expensive electricity driven by fuel costs charges that have been on the increase in recent months as KPLC taps deeper into thermal power. (allAfrica.com)
Council rules debate bubbles up Oct 24, 2009
Bynum countered that he thinks the council will lose something if the public is not involved and engaged in legally sunshined subcommittee meetings, and said a formal process would also maximize efficiency rather than forcing council members to bring each change to the council floor, one by one. The subcommittee would have consisted of Bynum and Vice Chair Jay Furfaro, and would have had 150 days to report its findings and recommendations to the Committee of the Whole, according to the text of... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
More of this story Oct 24, 2009
During the early years of Vega production, engine problems weakened consumers faith in the car and led to poor sales, finally forcing a phase-out in 1977. During the 80s, many a rust bucket Vega could be seen blowing large volumes of black smoke as they frog-marched their way to the junkyard. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
The space between? Oct 24, 2009
Crawford was a matador, routinely letting his man pass him by and forcing the big men to come help. It was eerily reminiscent of what we saw so much before Marvin stepped up his perimeter D last year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Spruce up your holiday entertaining Oct 23, 2009
The tight economy is forcing her to cancel her vacation to a sunny destination. But she's really not that disappointed. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Charlotte-area companies get ready for H1N1 Oct 23, 2009
Her two sons came down with H1N1, forcing Tilley and her husband to alternate working from home to care for them. Although she had seen flu reports from Hospice s risk managers, she found herself checking the Centers for Disease Control s Web site with silly questions, she says. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Reinvented Oden ready for Trail Blazers season Oct 23, 2009
But shortly thereafter the party was over when Oden underwent microfracture surgery on his right knee, forcing him to miss his entire rookie season. Despite his absence on the court, Oden was still a looming presence in the organization. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Hispanic Farmers Blame USDA for Lost Land Oct 23, 2009
Forcing these farmers to fight their cases one by one, rather than as part of a class, is tantamount to denying them justice, Hill said ... Forcing these farmers to fight their cases one by one, rather than as part of a class, is tantamount to denying them justice, Hill said. (CBS News -- US)
China's `Growth on Steroids' Risks Next Slowdown as Lending Binge Subsides Oct 22, 2009
The program ends next year, forcing Premier to find new ways to sustain the expansion with increased consumer spending and the financing of small businesses. This has been growth on steroids, said , a finance professor and former head of emerging markets at Bear Stearns Cos. (Bloomberg)
Lawyers says arrests coming in UConn stabbing Oct 21, 2009
Attorney Deron Freeman declined to identify his client, but says the man and several others got into a fight with about six UConn football players early Sunday. Freeman says his client did not stab Jasper Howard, but was present when Howard was mortally wounded. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Return to Patriot Play Oct 21, 2009
On the season, Lafayette has turned it over seven times (11th fewest in the nation) while forcing nine turnovers. The Leopards have fumbled just once this season, and luckily for Lafayette, three of the six interceptions given up were in the same game (Columbia). (Goleopards.com)
Pick n Pay reads riot act to suppliers Oct 21, 2009
Chris Gilmour, an analyst with Absa Asset Management Private Clients, said manufacturers had claimed fuel was a huge component of increased costs, forcing them to put prices up dramatically last year. However, the price of fuel had come down by more than 60% since September and now consumers, the government and the unions wanted to know why the savings were not being passed on, he said. (Business Report, South Africa)
Lawyer says an arrest imminent in death of UConn player Oct 20, 2009
The fight broke out just after a fire alarm went off in a student center, forcing about 300 people to evacuate from a party and dance sponsored by the school s West Indian Awareness Organization. Students gathered for two vigils last night. (Boston Globe)
6yo girl scalped by mauling dog Oct 19, 2009
Hospital officials have refused to discuss her condition with the media, but in an interview with The Cairns Post, Isabella's father Asa said 50 per cent of the reattached tissue had died, forcing surgeons to use skin grafts. Doctors are also using specially-bred medical leeches flown to Brisbane from interstate to help prevent a blood clot. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Congress’ Light Bulb Law: Not So Bright Oct 19, 2009
Others also have big problems with the new-fangled light bulbs Congress is forcing on us. My eyes are straining from bulbs that aren t as bright. (Human Events Online)
Kings of the court Oct 18, 2009
Boston sealed the win when Cedric Maxwell and Robert Parish each set a pick on Lakers defensive specialist Michael Cooper, who slipped trying to fight through the double screen for Bird, forcing Magic to switch over and cover his rival. It was what Larry had been waiting for: the Celtics trailing 2-1 in the series, on Magic s court, and the two of them in the trenches to decide the game. (Boston Globe)
NYC neighbor sues Madonna over loud music, hours of dancing in posh Manhattan apartment Oct 18, 2009
She said in a lawsuit filed Friday against the building's co-op board that the Material Girl is using her apartment as a rehearsal studio, forcing neighbors to endure "blaring music, stomping and shaking walls," for up to three hours each day ... She said in a lawsuit filed Friday against the building's co-op board that the Material Girl is using her apartment as a rehearsal studio, forcing neighbors to endure "blaring music, stomping and shaking walls," for up to three hours each day. (FOX61, CT)
A walkout ends, and strikers find a changed world Oct 18, 2009
A cap-and-trade system forcing businesses away from fossil fuels, especially coal, will mean higher electricity and natural gas costs, he says. And layoffs at the Belden Brick Co.. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Animal welfare law a “two-edged sword” Oct 17, 2009
Now we're making our policy on what animal activist groups are forcing on our legislators ... OhReally wrote on Oct 16, 2009 11:15 AM:" The HSUS and the MHS are all gung-ho about going into agricultural states and forcing farmers to abide by their dictates. Farmers are always concerned about animal welfare. Their first priority is for the health and well-being of the stock they keep in the barn. A poorly run operation that does not care for the animals they raise does not support the family or... (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Harvest in ruin: Excessive rain costs farmers $377M Oct 16, 2009
Unseasonably heavy rain is forcing farmers to leave their crops in the fields to rot, costing them an estimated $377 million. The soggy weather conditions, which have kept tractors out of the fields, eventually could force some farmers out of business. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Baucus Charade Passed, Now For Real Health Care Bill Oct 15, 2009
Then after forcing health premiums to go up, this bill makes it mandatory to buy it. Grassley s entire searing opening can be found on his website. (Human Events Online)
Chat Wrap: Political Races, Health Care and More Oct 15, 2009
The bill will cover more people, sure, but at a very high cost, due to the combined effect of the mandate to buy health insurance and forcing health insurance companies to provide care to everyone without discriminating on price. September: Jillian, what are the liberals currently doing to pass EFCA or have they given up on the legislation. (Townhall.com)
Cat owner horrified by shooting of pet Oct 14, 2009
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In Amoeba World, Cheating Doesn't Pay Oct 13, 2009
In the paper titled "Cheater-resistance is not futile" ("Star Trek" fans take note), they found Dictyostelium discoideum, amoebas that thrive on rotting vegetation in forest soil, mutate to keep "cheaters" at bay, forcing them out of the reproductive chain. Dictyostelium fascinate researchers because so many of them willingly give up their lives to save others of their colony a characteristic seen at all rungs on the ladder of life, but only recently studied at the genetic level. (Science Daily)
Rust Belt uneasy over climate plan Oct 12, 2009
A cap-and-trade system forcing businesses away from fossil fuels, especially coal, will mean higher electricity and natural gas costs, he says ... The government would cap emissions from power plants and industrial plants, forcing polluters to shift from fossil fuels or buy emission credits. (MSNBC -- Environment)
As economy grows, so do China's garbage woes Oct 12, 2009
The California Integrated Waste Management Board says methane emissions from Buena Vista Landfill have exceeded standards for months, forcing the agency to downgrade its status to noncompliance. Santa Cruz County officials say the problem was traced to an older section of the landfill where extraction wells in the ground weren't properly drawing up the methane, which is produced by trash as it decomposes. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
King: More Heroes than Points Oct 12, 2009
Although the Browns sacked him but twice, they were in Edwards face all day, forcing him to hurry throws or heave the ball out of bounds to avoid the rush en route to hitting just 16-of-31 attempts for 152 yards and one interception for a miserable 52. 1 rating. (BerniesInsiders.com)
Traffic restrictions today downtown Oct 11, 2009
The Bricco restaurant, located on the first floor, and the apartments on the top three floors suffered water and smoke damage in the two-alarm blaze, forcing residents to seek accommodations with family and friends. The damage is estimated at $300,000, MacDonald said. (Boston Globe)
Honda threatens to take 2-wheeler plant out of India Oct 11, 2009
But recent labour unrest that has aggravated as the company negotiates a new wage settlement with workers has crippled the company's production pipeline, forcing it to stop accepting new orders at dealerships. Production at the plant is down by more than 50% and the labour trouble has meant that a new line for vehicles the third one since production began has failed to take off. (India Times, India)
Landlords update to attract, hold on to tenants Oct 11, 2009
High unemployment rates are forcing would-be renters to double up or even move back into homes with family members. Low mortgage rates, federal first-time homebuyer tax credits and large numbers of distressed homeowners selling at discount prices also are attracting those that might otherwise rent an apartment. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Bruins roar back Oct 11, 2009
One shift later, after Rask stopped a shot, Chara cleared the rebound, started the breakout, then joined the rush again, forcing Matt Moulson to take an interference penalty. The Bruins didn t score on the following power play, but Chara had thrown down the gauntlet to his teammates. (Boston Globe)
Northeast dairy farmers sue milk handlers Oct 10, 2009
The suit alleges DFA and Dean have seized effective control of the region's dairy industry and are forcing farmers to join DFA or its marketing affiliate Dairy Marketing Services to survive. DMS and HP Hood also were named as defendants. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Obama: Nobel award a 'call to action' for world Oct 10, 2009
" A "humbled" president had been awakened with the news before 6 a.m. today by press secretary Robert Gibbs. It came on a day when his biggest international challenge devising a new strategy for the war in Afghanistan was once again dominating his schedule. Obama has yet to achieve any major breakthroughs on the many international efforts he has undertaken: drawing down U.S. involvement in Iraq and beefing it up in Afghanistan, reaching peace in the Middle East, forcing Iran to forgo its nuclear... (USA Today -- News)
Betting Big on a Natural Gas Boom Oct 10, 2009
But the supply estimates for natural gas are so vast and the plunge in prices so steep that they're forcing business leaders to rethink their long-term energy strategies quickly. Utilities are debating whether to retrofit coal plants for gas. (BusinessWeek)
Labour issues: Honda may take 2-wheeler plant out of India Oct 10, 2009
But recent labour unrest, that has aggravated as the company negotiates a new wage settlement with workers, has crippled the company's production pipeline, forcing it to stop accepting new orders at dealerships. The Economic Times said production at the plant is down by more than 50% and the labour trouble has meant that a new line for vehicles, the third one since production began, has failed to take off. (India Times)
How corn syrup wrecks the rain forest Oct 9, 2009
Brazilian farmers also are buying cattle ranches for land to plant more soy, forcing ranchers to clear more of the rain forest to graze their cattle. And deforestation ultimately contributes to global warming, not to mention the destruction of habitat for untold numbers of species. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Water Discovery on Moon Surface Spurs India's $2.5 Billion Lunar Ambition Oct 9, 2009
This years rains have been 20 percent below average, trimming food production, forcing up prices and delaying an economic recovery, said , an economist at Moodys Economy. com in Sydney. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
US forces leave isolated Afghan base after attack Oct 9, 2009
The Taliban swiftly claimed "victory" for forcing the coalition to leave and said they had raised their flag above the town. The withdrawal, however, had been planned well before the Oct. 3 battle and is part of a wider strategy outlined by the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, who has said for months he plans to shut down such isolated strongholds to focus on more heavily populated areas in an effort to protect civilians. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Business-license tax debates continue Oct 9, 2009
Seriously, if the City Council was truly interested in increasing sales taxes, it would focus its efforts on building the business base in Palo Alto, instead of forcing its residents to spend their money at Mountain View businesses. I'm more than willing to spend my money in Palo Alto, but until we allow a Costco to set up shop within our city borders, I'll be funding the City of Mountain View instead. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Flu vaccine rush puts focus on calls for faster delivery Oct 9, 2009
Poor yields often happen with new flu strains, forcing manufacturers to tweak the process, says Daniel Soland, former president of flu vaccine maker Chiron Vaccines, now part of. U.S. flu vaccine has been delayed at least twice since 2000 because companies struggled to grow a new strain, says a 2007 Government Accountability Office report. (USA Today -- News)
Gone in 60 minutes Oct 9, 2009
The mystified Garden crowd began booing, with the likes of Saku Koivu and Ryan Getzlaf forcing the puck all the way to the rear wall. Not in synch. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Judge targets 9 Fresno medical marijuana dispensaries Oct 8, 2009
These actions are forcing many cities throughout the state -- including Fresno -- to finally address the sale of medical marijuana instead of ignoring what the voters wrought in 1996. Pot legalization gains momentum in California. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Delphi's emergence from bankruptcy aids GM Oct 7, 2009
55 billion of financing in April 2008, forcing Delphi to devise a new plan. GM has already taken more than $11 billion in charges for Delphi's restructuring, and under this deal, approved by the bankruptcy court in July, GM will assume $1. (USA Today -- Autos)
