Africa: Chvez Brings Radio to Africa Oct 7, 2009
Caracas Poverty, attacks on human rights and corporate fraud will be among the main news coverage focuses of a new regional public radio network, Radio del Sur, which will link stations from South America and Africa ... Magda Gibelli, a 21-year-old journalism student at the Santa Mar;a University in Caracas, said "it is always good when new media outlets are opened, but that depends on the focus that it will have, because we often see that official channels only show one viewpoint on what is... (allAfrica.com)
Time for fall and the Springs Folk Festival Oct 1, 2009
On Oct. 2 and 3, the little village of Springs will be a very busy place. People will be flocking in to experience the 52nd Springs Folk Festival and to take advantage of the outdoors before cold weather sets in. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Land of hope and glory Sep 26, 2009
Inevitably, though, the focus has been on Sydney Olympic Park - the product of a massive wasteland remediation program ... As Marsh concedes, whose focus is firmly on future generations of Sydneysiders, that will take more than ''monuments to the past. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
More of this story Sep 20, 2009
But mostly, his focus is on running the shop, which offers music lessons and sells and rents new and used instruments and equipment as well as sheet music. This is a particularly busy time of year; they rent roughly 200 instruments per season to students at five area school districts, including Westerly, Chariho and Stonington. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Dan Browns worst sentences (or at least twenty of them) Sep 19, 2009
" Jacques Lacan on September 18, 2009 at 10:46 PM I find it hilarious that these purist critics can spend so much time and energy ripping pulp fiction to shreds. Dan Brown is a pulp fiction author nothing more and nothing less. Like many popular fiction writers his prose is not always correctly written. These critics should remember that many people who read books do not have perfect English themselves so would not necessarily pick up on incorrect construction of sentences. As long as readers... (Harper's Magazine)
Up close and personal with Jan Hommen Sep 19, 2009
There will be essentially three phases: get the financials corrected and strengthened, focus on fewer coherent businesses and reinforce franchises in markets we focus on, he says ... Now I have one job a lot easier than being on the board of four to five companies and Ill be able to focus on banking and insurance. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Drinks at Green Street Grill, Craigie on Main, and Eastern Standard Sep 18, 2009
In fact, we could probably just focus this column on those bars - Craigie on Main, Eastern Standard, Green Street Grill, Drink - every week and never run out of ideas. And indeed, these are some of the only bars where you can find Bols Genever for now. (Boston Globe)
Recession Drives Down Grocery Prices Sep 18, 2009
The renewed focus on price represents a significant shift for the grocery industry, which promoted such amenities as olive bars and in-store sushi restaurants to lure shoppers whose palates had become increasingly discriminating during economic boom times. Supermarkets boasted about the varieties of cheese in stock and expanded their menus of prepared foods. (CBS News)
Towns celebrate anniversary of voyage this weekend Sep 18, 2009
On Sunday the focus shifts to Stuyvesant Landing, with brunch at Stuyvesant Fire Co. #1Firehouse beginning at 9 a.m. An ecumenical service at the Dutch Reform Church begins at 11 a.m. An Art exhibit hosted by the Columbia County Council on the Arts in the Town Hall, food, music and Fireworks over the river at See Park will conclude the weekend. Riverview Street will be closed to vehicular traffic on Sunday from 3 p.m. on. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Documentary On Obama's Mother Sep 11, 2009
The movie will focus on Dunham _ who went by Ann _ for her role as the president's mother, raising him in Hawaii and Indonesia. But it will also be about her work with micro-finance, helping women in Third World countries. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Afghanistan may already be lost Sep 10, 2009
Hillary Clinton has pleaded in favor of sending in more soldiers and strengthening the focus on Afghanistan, while Vice President Joe Biden has warned against losing sight of the importance of Pakistan, an unstable nuclear power that serves as a safe haven for the Taliban and al-Qaida. The last chance McChrystal is responsible for turning the tide in Afghanistan. (Salon)
Post Aporkalypse Aug 31, 2009
She said: "The focus should be about fat loss and not weight loss. Fat is also linked to 'FATigue' so a drop-off in productivity at work is bound to happen. As the fat goes up, KPI figures may very well go down." ... - JA " G'day, James, I dont know that I was saying we must pay for our unhealthy habits. I'm suprised you only responded to that side of my comment. What about this. Remember when you went to a Show/Country Fair and you had to be taller than the mark to go on the ride or you simply... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Race? Whats that? Aug 29, 2009
We should stop painting a negative image of the other races, stop thinking about us and them and focus on we, our and Malaysians ... It focuses more on who we really are, what we can do for the country and how we can unite and stand strong together. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Court Blocks 13 Year Old's Circumnavigation Aug 29, 2009
The media should be celebrating him but they focus on this hussy. Shameful. (CBS News)
Latest trend: Cooking 101 Aug 24, 2009
They focus on basic techniques and recipe styles, then suggest using them with different ingredients to produce a variety of dishes. In this case, they offer a simple approach to bouillabaisse, a seafood stew. (The Palm Beach Post)
40 Years Later, Boomers Still Getting High Aug 20, 2009
Isn't it time to make Education and treatmentThe main focus of drug Policy. Prohibition Creates Mafia's and cartelsYou can legislate Morality All you do is move the activity underground. (CBS News -- Health)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Aug 18, 2009
Biopic to focus on the singer's alleged Mafia links and the less salubrious Rat Pack adventures. A rocket struck the presidential palace in Kabul and a second has hit the capital's police headquarters, just two days before Afghanistan's presidential election, a police source s 00004000 aid. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Clemmons: Sam's club Aug 14, 2009
After spring training, Cubs manager Lou Piniella commented on Fuld's need to focus on speed and increase his stolen bases. "I heard that, and this spring I had 20 stolen bases at the halfway point; that was better than I'd done in any season previously," Fuld said. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Italian TV bins reality shows Aug 13, 2009
----------------- ----------------- RELATED BBC SITES. Last Updated: Tuesday, 3 April 2007, 10:18 GMT 11:18 UK. (Yahoo News -- Reality TV)
Fighting talk at last as Mitch finds mojo Aug 12, 2009
The rejuvenated paceman admitted the crowd got under his skin in the second Test, causing him to lose focus and nearly his spot in the side after taking 3-132 from 21. 4 overs in the first innings. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Kozak: Braun on power trip Aug 12, 2009
A series of deep breaths help him focus. His big eyes make you think he can see anything around him. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Talking Shop Aug 12, 2009
My whole focus in life is on my music career. I see a very bright future for myself. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Brilliant brains Aug 11, 2009
"It focuses on the almost superhuman nature of the disability itself," he says ... Films about disabilities typically focus on two types of story lines, he says ... ASPERGER'S AND AUTISM Many of recent films about autism have focused on characters with Asperger syndrome, says Dr Murray People with Aspergers tend to have average or above average intelligence, but struggle to read social signals or understand jokes, metaphor or sarcasm In Adam, for instance, Rose Byrne, who plays Adam's love... (BBC News)
Rolen still out Aug 10, 2009
"The conclusion is as long as he's still having symptoms, including intermittent headaches and an inability to focus, there will be no physical activity," Reds head athletic trainer Mark Mann said after the club wrapped up its weekend series with a 5-2 win over San Francisco. Rolen was scheduled to rejoin the team Monday in St. Louis, where he will be tested again. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG):Performance Report for Period Ended 30 June 2009 Aug 3, 2009
Against this challenging backdrop, TFG continued to focus on the preservation of its existing investment portfolio and mainly used cash receipts to help strengthen its balance sheet ... We intend to continue to focus on the preservation of our existing investments during the remainder of the year and expect to evaluate any potential secondary CLO debt and/or equity investments on an opportunistic basis, as we seek to weigh their potential costs and benefits against our near-term goals ... (14)... (PR Newswire)
Lower oil prices hit Shell profit Jul 30, 2009
"Shell is adapting to this new situation, and we must do more. We are sharpening our focus on delivery and affordability.". The company said it would continue to cut costs after achieving savings of $700m in the first half of 2009. (BBC News)
Oak Hill asserts role in Greene County history Jul 25, 2009
The new business will focus on installation of car accessories such as lights, stereos and other market products. Since there are neighbors bordering the property, the Board agreed they should hold a public hearing on Aug. 4 at the next regular board meeting. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Dave bids 'adieu' Jul 21, 2009
He will focus on his first love - playing music. He plays the harmonica with the Valley-based band, the Hellhounds, and said the band is booked every weekend for the rest of the summer. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Global shift Jul 11, 2009
The G8 summit has had a strong focus on Africa this year, with African leaders from Nigeria, Angola, Algeria, Senegal, Ethiopia, and Libya taking part in the third day ... Its major focus was climate change, development and security, with any real update on tackling the financial crisis delayed until the next G20 summit in Pittsburgh in September. (BBC News -- Business)
Crude oil price falls below $60 Jul 11, 2009
"All the focus is on demand," said Christopher Moltke-Leth, head of sales trading at Saxo Capital Markets. North Americans have reduced their overall spending, including how much they spend on petrol, as they drive less. (BBC News -- Africa)
Read the story Jul 6, 2009
Ms. Palin has, once again, shown a lack of maturity and focus ... "Looks like bloggers are not the only ones who smell another potential and damaging GOP ratfest. by flora68 July 4, 2009 8:58 AM PDT I don't care WHY she bailed on her job; stick a fork in her- Sarah Palin is DONE. You don't ditch an ELECTED gig halfway through, especially for vague, incoherent reasons, and expect voters to vote for you AGAIN. This "post turtle" is OFF the post now, for whatever reasons, and the chances that... (CBS News -- Evening News)
Palin A "Shooting Star Crashing To Earth"? Jul 5, 2009
" Let me get this straight. CBS reports what Ed Rollins says and they're a propaganda machine for Obama? That has to be a first. The real points should be: 1/The lady isn't ready to be anywhere near the national political stage. 2/With her attitude and questionable mental stabilty it's doubtful she ever will be. 3/She quit......plain and simple. She couldn't finish the job the people of Alaska elected her to do. In the real world one doesn't get to pick up ones' toys and just go home because... (CBS News)
Literary Boston neighborhoods Jul 5, 2009
Everything is painted green and seems in curiously sharp focus, like the inside of an old-fashioned peeping-type Easter egg. It was built in 1912 and rebuilt in 1934, and offers, as do most Boston artifacts, a compromise between Man's Euclidean determinations and Nature's beguiling irregularities. (Boston Globe)
Tea Party Protests Rally Against Taxes Jul 5, 2009
The American people are so dumb and stupid to fall for the tricks of partisan tools like Druggie Limbaugh and junkyard dogs Sean Hannity and get people to stop focusing on the 'bail-outs' and intead blame themselves for the hyper-inflation that's coming. DUMB AMERICANS QUIT SAYING 'IT'S THE SPENDING. (CBS News)
Interview with Lee Weng Seong Jul 4, 2009
His focus was supplying front-office computer systems to banks. That kicked off his long career in selling. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Foreign broadcasters walk a fine line in Iran Jun 30, 2009
Youth-oriented Dutch station Radio Zameneh has also seen its profile rise since it switched its focus from underground music and alternative literature to politics in the days since the election. The station's 90-minute daily broadcast by shortwave and satellite appears to have developed a significant following -- an Iranian diplomat accused the Dutch government, which funds the station, of meddling in Iran's internal affairs and financing propaganda. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Fans recall Jackson's talent, not quirkiness Jun 27, 2009
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Its Finished, John Lanchester, The London Review of Books Jun 16, 2009
The study was called The Royal Bank of Scotland: Masters of Integration and began with a quote from the man we now know as Fred the Shred or the Worlds Worst Banker: Hard work, focus, discipline and concentrating on what our customers need. Its quite a simple formula really, but weve just been very, very consistent with it. (Harper's Magazine)
How to spend a couple days in Tel Aviv Jun 6, 2009
The museum has a wide selection of works, but most of its exhibits focus on Jewish and Israeli art. If you have extra time, see what's playing at the next door. (MSNBC -- Travel)
A celebration that set sail 400 years ago Jun 4, 2009
Groups put focus on Henry Hudson, themselves. By , Staff writer First published in print: Thursday, June 4, 2009. (Albany Times Union)
Hillary sets a marker Jun 3, 2009
Her focus on international cooperation as a means of enhancing US influence was becoming the central theme of the Democratic party's foreign policy thinking, he said, helping to heal the rift between those, including Mrs Clinton, who voted in 2002 to give Mr Bush a mandate to go to war in Iraq and those who were bitterly opposed. Mrs Clinton, who has emerged from the shadow of her presidential husband as a favourite of Democratic activists, described the administration's foreign policy as... (Yahoo News -- Hillary Rodham Clinton)
School sense - Teachers turn to rooms to calm or stimulate children Jun 3, 2009
After a recent training session with Hotz and her colleagues, Quest teachers plan to revamp the room to focus on therapy and not just relaxation, Kalitan said. Hollywood Park s space is geared toward lessons and fun. (Missoulian, MT)
Top BBC resignations astonished Hutton May 27, 2009
Law lord believes his report's findings on David Kelly's death were misinterpreted by media and is dismayed at accusations of whitewash. Thursday 4 March 2004 07. (Yahoo News -- Hutton Report)
Israel: Chavez Sending Uranium to Iran May 26, 2009
In a sign the Foreign Ministry may be switching its focus from dealing primarily with the Palestinians to more "classic" functions involving the rest of the world, Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon will travel to South America next week to attend the meeting of the Organization of American States ... Perhaps because Lieberman had little faith in the future of the peace process, he said, he was interested in focusing more on bilateral ties with smaller countries that might not be that involved... (Newsmax)
Vets recall sacrifices seen May 24, 2009
"He seemed to want to focus more on raising us and not burdening us with his memories," says Lynne Adoue, his middle daughter who lives in Jackson. Six years ago, near his 80th birthday, Sasser and five other American soldiers returned to the Aleutians. (The Clarion-Ledger)
May 24 concert celebrates repaired gazebo May 21, 2009
The gazebo project was a way of getting Kris s grief-stricken friends to focus their energies on something positive in their friend s memory, Wright said. In the past, the gazebo provided a spot for band concerts, to be held as it will on May 24. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
EarthTalk Q&A: climate, peat and people May 21, 2009
To be selected as the focus of an SSP, a species must be endangered or threatened in the wild ... Best described as a loose association of cities focused on sustainability, the emerging green cities movement encompasses thousands of urban areas around the world all striving to lessen their environmental impacts by reducing waste, expanding recycling, lowering emissions, increasing housing density while expanding open space, and encouraging the development of sustainable local businesses... (MSNBC -- Environment)
I Have to Tell You . . . May 21, 2009
"One which stands today on Osage Street is said to have visible grooves from the cannonballs in the rafters." I offer all this as a token to Mr. Flannery, who said recently that if the city plans to use Civil War activity to encourage tourism, the city should map these various activities and focus on what happened here and where it happened. There are other stories - romantic stories - one about a matronly lady convincing Union officers not to use stones assembled to build St. Bridget Church for... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Oregon Recreation Report May 21, 2009
Hunters can focus on open meadows early in the morning or late in the afternoon ... Focus on early mornings and late evening south facing hill sides ... Focus on areas of known prey base and use calls based on that. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Indianapolis revs up for race day May 18, 2009
Its focus soon turned to racing, with Ray Harroun winning the inaugural Indianapolis 500 on May 30, 1911. Since then, Indianapolis has become known as the Racing Capital of the World, and the speedway remains the world's largest spectator-sporting facility. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Gay battleground May 15, 2009
The focus of attention has now switched to Saturday's planned demonstrations, and anti-gay groups are uncompromising. "I think there'll be a very tough reaction from a lot of our activists, and clashes are possible," says Mikhail Nalimov, leader of United Orthodox Youth, which plans to bring 1,000 members of their organisation onto the streets. (BBC News -- Europe)
Sweden Rules 'Gender-Based' Abortion Legal May 13, 2009
Shut down dissenters (calling for the editor to quash comments), focus on side issues (incest and rape aren't the topic; aborting based on gender choice is the topic), and ignore what you know to be true: This is wrong ... Focus on the good things and greet this day with love it your heart. (Newsmax)
poets ranked by beard weight May 9, 2009
Underwood's index is intended as an adjunct to broad-based beard typology, which tends to focus on detailed physical features such as kinks, curls, knots and braids, and on their qualitative differences, as between bristles and vibrissae or the wispy versus the filamentous. As in his earlier work Whiskers of the World, Underwood touches on such diverse matters as beard hygiene and methods for perfuming, diagrams how the ancient Assyrians anchored their beards with ornamental weights, points out... (Harper's Magazine)
UK bars 22 alleged extremists, including show host May 6, 2009
He said the British immigration officials' real focus was keeping Islamic extremists out of Britain and indoctrinating elements of the U.K.'s sizable Muslim minority. But Mendoza said that "if the government proposed a list purely of those figures, you can imagine the reaction within the Muslim community.". (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Should people be barred from the UK? May 6, 2009
I am more worried by the people who want to restrict free speech, hiding behind inflammatory terms such as "racist" and bigot", than I am these crackpots. Chris, London - England Yes, they should be banned if there are good grounds for supposing they are only coming to stir up hatred or may otherwise be likely to break the law. We cannot put an additional burden on the forces of law and order and intelligence to keep them under surveillance. I'm not sure it's necessary to make their names... (BBC News)
Dutch Parade Attacker Dies Of Injuries May 2, 2009
The queen and her son Crown Prince Willem-Alexander seldom hesitate to approach the crowds on holidays, especially on Queen's Day, when the members of the House of Orange are the focus of attention. Now, the attack raised questions about "whether Queen's Day can ever again be celebrated in the way we Dutch are accustomed to with as its most important feature the closeness of the queen, her family and the Dutch public," said De Volkskrant daily. (CBS News)
Tyra Banks testifies in stalking trial May 1, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009. Posted on: Thursday, April 30, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
New Human Movement Model Can Aid In Studying Epidemic Outbreaks, Public Planning Apr 29, 2009
24, 2008) Scientists and news organizations typically focus on the number of dead and gravely ill during epidemics, but new research suggests that less dramatic, mild infections lurking in large numbers of. (July 15, 2007) Dutch researcher Joris van den Berg has developed a mathematical model to predict the movement of sand waves. (Science Daily)
Bradley’s Buzz: Post-draft grades show B’s for TD the GM Apr 28, 2009
Stay focused the draft feels like it has been going a long time, but there are a lot of good players to be picked ... The Falcons wanted to focus on defense, and they did. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Philips speeds up restructure as... Apr 14, 2009
Philips steps up cost savings as losses grow - Times Online. The Times and Sunday Times for less. (New York Post -- Business)
Virtual Offices Facilitate New Breed of Mobile Workers Apr 9, 2009
Clients such as Google, GlaxoSmithKline, and Nokia join thousands of growing small and medium businesses that benefit from outsourcing their office and workplace needs to The Regus Group and allowing them to focus on their core business. Over 400,000 clients a day benefit from Regus Group facilities spread across a global footprint of 1,000 locations in 450 cities and 75 countries, which allows individuals and companies to work wherever, however and whenever they want to. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Katie Melua Launches Headlining Club Tour Supporting Third Studio Album, Pictures - out May 5 Apr 7, 2009
With distinctive vocals and simple melodiousness, Melua says, Pictures "stays true to what I have always tried to focus on - the lyrics and melody, with emotional songs that hark back to the roots of songwriting.". Since the release of Melua's first two albums, Call Off The Search and Piece By Piece, the 24 year old has achieved astonishing success. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ragamala reaches out to the mainstream through dance Apr 3, 2009
But the world has changed so much over the years that she's shifted the company's focus. "America has changed in 20 years," she pointed out. (North County Times)
Obama brings Afghan plan to NATO allies Apr 3, 2009
The U.S. president's meeting with European Union leaders in Prague on Sunday also will focus on economic issues. Ties with Russia have been strained over the alliance's eastward expansion and last summer's war between Russia and Georgia. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Pension deferrals hit too close to home Apr 3, 2009
This work has been our paramount focus over the last three years and we are very proud to say that the projects were completed ahead of schedule and fiscal constraint was exercised. The entire project kept to the proposed timeline and the money taxpayers approved. (NJ.com -- Times)
